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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-12-18

Estimated debt, July ,'64, 81 ,6s6. $50, Gal A
The estimate is upon war basis, and may
be altered for the better The Secretary e1-
tends the estimate (on the war basis, OF
course,) to June 80, 1865. and estimates the
debt at that time at s2,23l ,935, 1907. We
hope this will be only an estimate. Before
quitting this point we will add, that the debt
on the S0th Of Sept last was 81 22,ll3,559,
and the average rate Of interest on that sum
3.95-l00 per cent. The rate is reduced by
four hundred millions in legal tender paper.
which are counted in the debt but do not bear
interest
Can We pay the interest on this great debt,
and the ordinary expenses Of government on
peace establishment, from the ordinary re-
ceipts, that is without borrowing The
Secretary says yes we have done it in fact
during The last year, reckoning the army and
navy at double their cost in the last year Of
peace The figures are as follows;
Receipts. S124.444,3l3.2g
Expenses.
Civil service, S27 47O.442S7
Interest. 24.729,s46.6i
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-12-18

The United States vice consul at Halifax
telegraphed Collector Washburn this after
noon, that the Chesapeake is near Chester in
Mahne Bay, and requested that the Captain
or Mate be sent on Immediately to identify
the pirates. Ia the absences of the Captain,
who is IN New York, and the Mate being
badly wounded, the Stewardess and one Of
the crew will be taken on board the gunboat
Aeasla, and proceed there, leaving tonight
1t would seem, although the dispatch does
not expressly say SO, that the pirates have
been taken
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-12-18
WAsHINdToN. Dec. IS.

The following was received here to-day;
Fortress Monroe, Dec. l4.-Gen. Wistar,
with my appreciation, sent out an expedition
to Charles CITY Court House, on the James
River, to capture the enemy's force stationed
there, and have the pleasure to forward his
report of its complete success. What adds
to the brilliancy Of its achievement, is that
it has been accomplished during terrible
storm.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-12-18

bho 9tal hIhpuultu
In gold coin to 500, SOS, $4,000
In gold bars l,949, $3.50
In silver coin 1,l74,092 so
In silver bars $50 ,204. 40
In cents 478,45O 90
Total S24, 1888, 477l2
The report on Commerce and Navigation
has not yet been completed, and of course the
Secretary gives no statement on that subject
The expediency of tonnage duties for the sup
port of lighthouses is recommended. Now
the entire expense falls upon the United
States. Secretary Chase thinks that other
nations should share in the support Of sys-
TEN which is for the benefit of ALL Right.
The COMMITTEES.
Ga Monday the Committees we're announced
in both Houses. and with few changes ex-
cept those necessarily growing out of changes
OF senators and members. In the Senate,
Judge Collamer is chairman OF two Commit
ties, Library and Postoffices and post roads
and Senator Foot is chairman of the Com
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-12-18

(signed)

nave Nnt hhtlsIdCtlon TO announce The
complete success Of an expedition seat oat
under Col. West All worked successfully.
Our cavalry carried the enemys camp at
Charles City Court House after sharp fight.
the enemy firing from their houses We
captured officers and 80 enlisted men, being
the whole command of three companies, IS
horses and 3 mules, besides many shot, &c.
The enemy's camp, with its equippage, arms,
DC. were all thoroughly destroyed. Our loss
is Capt Gregory, severely wounded, one SER
geant and one corporal killed, and men
wounded, The New York Mounted Rifles
in forty-iour hours marched 70 miles; the
l39th New York Infantry in finy-iour hours
marched 81 miles, mostly in severe storm,
marching day and night, and walking their
shoes off, which should be made good by the
government.
All are entitled to a high COMMUNICATION
for gallantry and endurance, Col. West es-
peeially for his precise execution Of diff
cult commission, by which alone he could
have accomplished my object.
(signed) j. j. WIsTAR, Brig. Gen.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE PoroMAo,
Dec. Is.
The Russian naval officers arrived here this
afternoon. During their brief visit they wit
messed the review of the 9th Army Corps, with
the artillery attached. They returned to their
fleet tonight.
NEW YORK, Dec. Is.
Ia the rebel Senate on the 10Th. Mr.. Wig
fall offered resolution, inquirng into the
treatment Of prisoners Of war, which was
agreed TO.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-12-18

UP,n Secretary Chase has been devolved
the terrible task Of supplying the sinews
OF war IN the greatest contest of modern
times and it has not needed his official re-
port to satisfy any body that the task has
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1863-02-19
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BUNpAY RBADINGS---Nn- a1a

"Bear with me a little in my foly."-CoRINruIANs
Thus childhood unconsciously speaks to us
! through its helplessncSs and ineyperenee !
Bear with me cheerfully, patiently, hopefully.
Tor am thoughtless irritable, perverse (: and
from your good example may become ali that
/ your prayers have asked of God, and be pre-
pared to take up the burden you shall one day
lay down forever at the portal Of immortality.
( Bear with the little child, who has, in pro-
portion to his strength his disappomtmenis.
trials, griefs, real are sorrows ofnianho cd.
and less understood then they. II it is posi-
bic, bring to the cou1ed brow of infancy, an un-
disturbed serenity. which shall fall upon il like
a blessing; answer in the heavenly music of
soft tones and gentle words the pa ssionnte out
break OF an unchastened heart hear patiently
the simple story of its wrongs, and teach it how
holy thing it is TO forgive; turn away the
thoughts from wrath, bitterness and unkind-
ness strive to crush out the weeds in the spirit
by fostering the flowers whose germs are of the
"bettcr land" and whose fruition will be there.
Childhood needs all that can be brought to
it OF candor, turbearance, sympathy both in Joy
and sorrow. love that never wearies, combined
genteness and irmness. with reverence, born
of an appreciation of its solemn destinies But
little while, and the dancing, singing. playful
pet OF the ireside steps fort to take his place
in the arena of the world. There, for good or
GN'i' ne must oCt MS P"rt' ana no" mucn the
uec'S''n uGpendS upon carry teachings ana eX-
"",Ple' PIE ~, H'u ON! KNOWS ..,
tie to make them So" said wise friend and
happ! chiiuhooG Is ihe pest loundatlon ior
pure ana hoole me- Ltt 'hem hqt De wrohgeu
oy uh"'Se or Sih.u' Indulgence License Is not
lnei!' he',ner Is niGi'cfimiha'e indulgence
kinuhess' Inc ch'iu VINO is governed ny no
will but its own is OF all children most miser-
aole' But 'he yoke may be MADE 10 SIT h6hlly'
ana ioNe can oe n9rtured IN those pure hearts
tnat WIN make ooeu'ehce delSht. a smi'e OF
ehrSh'ehed approVai Is more potent thah
'"tra'eneu rs'.' e.. % plow. %.o,,,.,-
.neI 10 "'Gu' uG,' 1.s e.'fh mes ''''. 2nes
connn,t ueS S'"' M'len t'.'! snul 'he'n OUT from
S!tnPa,n!' expressions 3' tenderness wise coun-
Sc. 1e !nu una'eepins 'g'ahee: All are theirs ny
Dh'"e ~ nl' ana no lanor IS so richly rewar-
ur", even upon 'he ear'h' as that bestowed on
.'c uhIoiulhS Ghafac'efS Oh 'heSe young lmmor
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1863-02-19

Republic of Bremen. A like passport was
granted in August, 1861, to the French Minis
ter, attended by his Royal Highness the Prince
Napoleon Jerome, then on visit at this capital.
and in April last, a similar passport to the
French Minister.
These passports were granted At the request
OF those distinguished persons respectively,
and not on any suggestion of the Government
or Secretary OF State. They severally Travelled
in private and unofficial capacity They bore
no communication, whether formal or informal.
verbal or written, from this Government or from
the Secretary of State to any of the insurgents,
and they brought none from any such persons
to THIS Government or to the Secretary of State.
Since the 4th of March, 1861, no communi
cation, direct or indirect, formal or informal has
Oeen held by this Government, or by the Sec
relary OF State, with the insurgents their aiders
or abeitors. No passport has been granted to
any foreign Minister to pass the military lines
except by the Presidents directions and each
OF such Ministers who has received such pass
port has, upon his return, waited upon the Pres
ident, as well MS the Secretary of State, and
given them such account, masked as he
lEough proper, of the Incidents of his Journey.
vi course, these Statements are to he qualified
so far as the facts relating TO communications
concerning the exchange of prisoners and other
military matters in charge of the War Depart-
ment may effect them.
Respectfully su mitted,
WILLIAM. II. SEWARD.
Department Of state, Washington Feb. 1868.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1863-02-19
The Inquiry of the Senate as to the Part the
Secretary of State Took in the Matter-Re-
sponse of Secretary Seward.

opOlsc VI ScOISluty ocW uId'
WASHINGTON, Wednesday, Feb. IL, 1868.
The following communication was transmit,
ted to the Senate to.day
To lie President CHe United States:
The Secretary OF State to whom was referred
a resolution of the Senate, passed on tha 9th
day Of Fehr iary inst, in these words, viz:
ReSolred, That the President of the United
States be- requested to communicate o the SEN
ate, if not Incompatible with the public interests
he character ot the suggestions made hy the
Secretary of State of the United States 10 NJ.
Mercier, the representative of the Emperor of
the French to this Government, as narrated in
his communication to NJ. Thouvenel, under date
OF the 18th Of April last. which induced NJ. Mer-
cier to undertake his mission to Richmond in
trat month, aud what representations if any, he
was authorized to make from this Government
or from the Secretary of State to the Confedcr-
ate authorities.
has the honor to submit the following report
That no suggestions were made to NJ. Mer-
cier by the Secretary Of State that induced or
were designed or calculated to induce him to
undertake Il mission to Pichmond in April last,
or at any other time. He was not then, nor
has he or any other person ever been author
lied by this Government, or by the secretary
of State TO make any representations Of any
kind or on any subject to the insurreclionary
agents, or so called authorities at Richmond, or
to hold any communication with them on be-
half of this Government.
From the beginning of the present disturb
onces until the Spring of 1862 this Department
was charged with the authority Ct -ranling pas
ses or passports through the lines of the Gov
ernment forces. 1t early became question
whether foreign Ministers residing in the Uni
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1863-02-19
BLACKS MITHING ,

The subscriber has leased the old well known shop on
Flat street formerly occupied by O. B.mis where he
will carry the business Of BLACKsMITHtNG In all It's
branches BY employing the best Of help, using best
MATERIAL and doing his work fair prices he hopes to merit
and receive his share VI the business.
MR.. CYRENE BEMIs is employed as foreman Of
the JOBBING department His reputation mechanic Is
second to hat Of In the State and Is known to
those who I've had wr in this town during the last
Ten years.
MIR, GIBSON will attend to SITOEING HORSES n
department in which he Is without a superior
MIR. CHASE, who Is also flvoraby knov- in this
lownand vicinity as an accomplished workman will also give
Ibis personal attention to shoeng horses.
MIR. BIG GELOW will attend to sHoEING OXEN. n
branch of the business that he has followed for many years
rT Give us call aud will endeavor that you shall 20
away SO well satisfied that you will come again.
wM. HOLDING.
Brattleboro June 81, 1S62.-26
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1863-02-19

LIST OF AGENTS
A. DUNKLEE, I
?. +. PERRY, 5 West Braltleboro.
c. W. srEBBINs, Brooklinc.
LYMAN BURR, Dover.
WM. II. JONES, West Dover.
S. II SHERMAN, East Dover.
W. o. MILLER, Dummerston.
s. W. WILSON, West Dummorston.
J. DUNKLEB, in, Fayetteville.
N. S. WEEKS, Grafton.
ELMER MASON, Guilford.
$. q sIDLEY, Gullford Centre.
J. u. DIcRINs0N, Green -Rivrr.
STEPHEN NILES, Halifax.
A. II. TUCKER, West Halifax.
JAMES W. HATCH, jacksonville.
ELLIOT Il. KELLOGG, Jamaica.
DAVID ARNOLD, Londonderry.
II. D. TYLER, South Londonderry.
c. +. BRUCE, Marlboro.
wM HOUGHr0N, putuey.
q. W. CHASE. sadawga.
". CHENEY, Townshend.
l.. W. PAGE, West Tsvnshcud.
ADDISON WilITHED, Vernon.
HOLLAND PLIMPToN, Wardsbor1.
Liberty WILDER, West Warlsboro.
:. pETTEE, South Wardsboro.
II. c. LANE, Westminster.
u. W. IIAML1N, West Westminster.
u. N. llIX, Whtingham.
LUClUS WALKER, Wilmington.
WM HARRIS, in Windhnm.
EZRA PIERCE, JR., South Windham.
II. o. COOLIDGE. Chesterfield, n. II.
L. NJ. FORBES, Winchester, n. II.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-03-11

HE OFFENCES or CHA LFsro~. A letter from
sne 90, Saeii 2 squadron of Charleston. lust Re-.
Ner . ID Boston, ssys that from ob.ervafio,
-" powerful sias e. and the statement, az a.
se's " : evident thar Charleston i s,fonei,
.o'-uSu lherr : 10 doub, that 70 Noul,ria
- sen a Fort SuHprer : iron cad. and TIA
$500, "a'e a considerable number Of yer,
Po~e'lui guns IN position Sall ii no acciienf.
LnAppen 10 our iron ciads, (aud number vii h.
Pr" reserve 10 meet emergenciesl. Admire
ture the city ~ cap
81 ne 'and troops at Charleston consist Spsi-lv
49, ~0"ser.p's' "ho wonld hot probably make a
60, 80 resistance 70 oar march onward in
It,. &c ely should be captured. When the
s.uIt vo4lS t he i was not known when the as
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-03-11

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Polynesian. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu], Hawaii) 1844-1864, 1863-03-28
Honolulu Water Works.

NTOTICE.-AH Persons having w .f tslf vssr
~ 80 are hereby notified their Rates Tor the hai year
SfS will be due and payable in advance at TINS
Office on the first day of January next lo ana no. 20 he
fore the tenth day Of that month"; theif "A'e' WIZ ="
aon1ed of without further notice
u wafer oln0e WV " HENRY PRENDERGAST,
gonoulu. Dec Is 1862. (34tD sup Hon. water WORK.
Polynesian. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu], Hawaii) 1844-1864, 1863-03-28
LAW REPORTS!

NOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE THE FIRST V1iU ,Sa aa DIE
h n, tine Hawaiian Reports, comprising many oi .le ~ % -
mnoT,ant Decisions and Rulings OF the Superior o"a
his kingdom during the years ending WIN
bv GEORGE NJ ROBERTSON. SIT
Price five dollars, bound IN eaii
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1863-03-12
The Protest Against Mediation.

The following are the proposed concurrent
joint resolutions reported by Senator Sumner
from the Committee Oh Foreign Relations, to
whom was referred the message of the Pres
dent of the United States, communicating, in
answer to the resolution of the Senate, the
correspondence Oh the subject of mediation, ar
bitraton, or other measures looking to ter
mination of the present rebellion :
Whereas, 1t appears from the diplomatic
I correspondence submitted to Congress, that q
proposition friendly in form, looking to paci-
fica tion through fore ign mediation, has been
made 10 the United States by the Emperor of
the French, and promptly declined by the Pre-
sident and whereas, the idea of mediation or
Intervention in some shape may be regarded
by foreign Governments as practicable, and
such Governments. through this misunder-
standing, may be led to proceedings tending
to embarass the friendly relations which now
exist between them and the United States -
and whereas, in order to remove for the future
all chance of misunderstanding on this subject
and to secure for the United States the full
enjoyment of that freedom from foreign inter-
fereLce, which is one of the highest rights Of
independent States, it seems tit that Congress
should declare its convictions thereon:
Therefore, Resolred, The House of Repre-
sentatives concurriug, that while in times past
the United States have sought and accepted
the friendly mediation or arbitration of foreign
Powers by the pacific adjustment of interna-
tonal questions where the United States were
the party of the one part, and some other SOW
ereign Power the party of the other part, aud
while they are not disposed to miseonstrue the
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1863-03-12
Correspondence of the Reporter)
A Voice from the Battle Field.
CAMP PITCHER, Near Falmouth, Va,
February 25th, 1863.

A meeting of the officers of the 57th Regi-
ment Pennsylvania Volunteers, was convened
tor the purpose of appointing a committee to
draft resolutions, expressive of the views of
the officers and privates of the regiment in re-
gard to the war and the duty Of all Union
loving citizens in the great struggle for lib
erty.
Lieutenant Col. Peter Sides was called to
the chair, and Captain JAMES M. DARLING
was appointed Secretary.
On motion, the chair appointed the follow
ing ne med officers as that committee. Chap
lain McAdams, Dr. Lyman and Captain Mel
son, to report at the next meeting. Adjourn
ed to meet at eleven o'clock, A. NJ, the follow
ing day ., go,
The meeting convened according to adjourn
ment
The minutes of the last meeting were read
and approved.
The committee presented the following re-
port, which was unanimously adopted
WHEREAS, The war, which has caused Us
voluntarily to reliuquish the endearments OF
home, and the comforts and pescefel pursuits
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1863-03-12

OBIo SOLDIERS ON THE CoPPERHEADS-A
meeting of Ohio officers in Rose >ran's army
was held on the 18th inst, to take measures
to learn the sentiment that exists in the army
in regard to the prosecution of the war, adop-
ton of diShonorable compromises, and the in-
cipeHt treason which has developed itself in
the North The utmost unanimity prevailed,
and an adress was adopted, of which the fol
lowing is an extract -
We have sunk all party considerations in
devoted loyalty to Our country, and whatever
names unholy traitors may apply to us we
will, by every means that Providence puts in
our hands sustain the Union, so help us GoD!
The armv of The West is IN terrible earnest
earnest to conquor and destroy armed rebels;
earnest to meet force with force !; earnest in
its hearty destination Of cowardly traitors at
home earnest in will and power to overcome
all who desire the nations ruin. Ohlo's one
hundred thousand soldiers ask their fathers,
brothers and friends by their fresdes and in
their peaceful homes to bear and heed this
appeal, and put an end to covert treason at
home, more dangerous now to our national
existance than the presence of armed hosts Of
misguided rebels"
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1863-03-12

A LUxURY.-A traveller was lately boasting
of the luxury Of arriving at night, latter a hard
days journey, to partake Of the enjoyment OF
a well cut ham and the left leg of goose
pray sir, what is the peculiar luxury of a
left leg r d" Sir, to conceive its luxury, you
must ind that it is the only leg that is left y
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1863-03-12

~ We never knew one who was in the
habit of scoldng able to govern a family.
What makes people scold I The want of self
government. How can they govern others !
Those who govern we'll are generally calm.
They are prompt and resolute, but steady and
mild
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1863-03-12

A DISTRESSING AFFAIR--We are panied
to record the death of Mrs. Blue, wife of OK
Sheriff Blue, of Liberty township, this county,
on Tuesday last by drowning. Mrs. B has
been for some time aboring under slight aber
alton of mind, which caused much anxiety to
her friends aud constant watchfulness over
her on their part. OF late she evinced signs
of Improvement and they were in hopes that
she would be again restored to health. But
Tuesday last, during the absence of her husband
to court, Mrs Blue eluded the sight Of those
having her in charge, and the next day they
found her body in large pond in the vicini.
ty of her late residence. Although she had
not been in the water but from five to ten
minutes the vital spark had fed. This iss
most sad affliction to large circle of friends
and relatives The deceased was lady high
ly esteemed by all who had the pleasure OF
her quaintance-Damrills IntelHgencer.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1863-03-12

nA- A physician told his patient that he
could cure his toothache by simply holding a
certain root in his hand.
"What root 7" asked the sufferer.
"The root of the aching TOOTH" replied the
physician.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1863-03-12
sslstteb 4oetrg.
THE MEMORY OF THE BRAVE.
BY WILLIAM j. M'cLURE.

BY WILLIAM J. M'cLURE.
The Genius of each age records.
Heroic, bright, and noble deeds,
MID clash of musketry and swords,
Mid tramp of foemen and of steeds.
O'er battles horrid scenes of woes,
Where flashes high the crimsoned glaiye,
The heart laurel wreath bestows
To the memory of the brave,
Tbermopla and Marathon
Shine grand as sunlight on the seas
And yivify those heroes gone
Leonidas, Miltiades.
The glories o the Grecian States
Rome's prowess on the land and wav.,
Awake the chords of praise eiate
To the memory Of the brave.
ruropa's heathervales attest
The valor of Caucasian blood
To brave foul Tyranny's behest
The knights of Freedom stoutly stood.
Ave. many fought in grand crusade,
and many piled the followed grave;
Let no. polluted tongues upbraid
The darling mem'ry ofthe brave.
Upon the blooming Western Land
The fash of wary ligEtnins's came;
Dear Yictry smiled on Freedoms band,
And Tyranny croaciled low in shame,
Where rest the vaHaat-spirit-fs free
O1livtou's tide shall never lSave
For heart, ,enshrined will eyer be
The mem 'ry of the truly brave,
Let nations honor, long and well,
The noble hearts that freely bleed;
Each battle. ground-each naartyr-cel!-
To consecrate by gallant deed
0. green in recolection's maze
Be every valiant her7's grave
Posterity It's voice will ,aise,
And bless the ry of the brave
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1863-03-12

ADVICE TO HUsBANDs.-If your wife hap
pens to be of opinion that absolute monarch 10
better than constitutional government, be re-
signed You can not say your sovereign Was
not Of your own choosing -s1t8
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1863-03-12

eff you children quarrel so about that doll,
I'll break it; there's no peace where you are. "
Oh do mamma, screamed the young hope
fuls: "then we all shall have little ptecs. :"
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1863-03-12

A lot of fellows banterng large and fat
companion, remarked that if all flesh was
grass, he must be load of hay. " suspect
am" said the man, " from the way the asses
are nibbug at me-"
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1863-03-12

s@- That's my business" as the butcher
said to the dog that was killing bis sheep.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1863-03-12

n6" All maidens are good" says one NOR.
alist " but where do the had wives come
from" sa u Enr