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Smyrna times., 1863-05-28

NEGRO CAvALRY.-[ieut Col. Tevis of the
4th Delaware Regiment is dcsirou3 of raising
a regiment OF colored Cavalry and has forward
ed Il request to the War Department with
strong recommendations asking to do SO. He
served many years with the Arab Irregulars
with whom were natives Of upper Egypt and
Nubla who he says made splendid soldiers
Tie proposes that they be called Spahis, and
uniformed and organized as the corps Of that
name in the French service in Africa.
Surgeon General Hammond has determined
TO abolish the use Of calOmel and tartar emetic
In the army, it having proven impossible in
any other manner, to properly restrict the use
OF these powerful agents,
THE CLERGY AND SLAvERY.-Nearlytw two
thousand Clergymcn' of England and France
have united IN an expression Of sentiment a.
ganSt the Slave Aristocracy Of the South
They regard the jeff Davis government. based
as 1t Is on Slavery, as at war with Christianity :
they say it "dlshonors Christ" This is the
view " or the Christian world, outside of the
Rebel States-eXccpt among the Copper
heads Of the North The "Copperhcads" /"
stand alone-with no allies but the aristocratS
OF the South and the monarchists Of Europe.
STAMP DUTIES All instruments, documents
or papers requiring a revenue STAMP. which
are executed after the lst Of June, must have
the proper stamp attached at the time the in
strument is made otherwise it will be invaded
IN law: And parties making or receiving anv
such documents, will be subject to penalty of
500 tor every violation in case of promissorv
notes. and OF $50, in the case of any other in
strumcnt.
Two daughters of John Bell ofTennesse, re-
Gently came through our lines to some of their
friends in Philadclphia Ii is stated that unon
their arrival in that City, they were completely
amazed at the Indications of abundance and
prosperity everywhere evident.
Nallandigham has been sent South through
Gen Rosecrans lines
The French have been defeated and driven
back by the Mcxicans at Puebla.
Smyrna times., 1863-05-28
DOCTOR A. iii. SANpopN

ftas Iocaten ~ smyrna. and respectfully ofTs,s n.
iessons The inhabitants Of this p"cs pro-
PLEASlNToN. RnoErTLy ocovp,rn OF DAVID
A. MooEE; .REslDENCE-Delaware 5, IN: TN JNo
AyaTs. r' '"e "eV. james D.
myl5-Iy
Smyrna times., 1863-05-28
Farmers, Look to your Interest
Tie Buckeye placed ~irhin the reach of coery Farm
er IN tie State the Present Season.
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. The BUCKEYE for 1863 ia the best Tint has ava.
been manufactured by p. tdrance. aud has already
proved !he most successful Mower ever put before
the public. e-''e
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-01-02
FROM THE THIRTEENTH REGIMENT
CAN'T NEAR FAIRFAX c. fl. VA,
MONDAY, Dee. 18th, 1862.
Dear Father aud Mother and Eimua;

Dear Father aud Mother and Elmud
received your very kind letter last Thurs
day night, and before had time to answer
it, or even to read it, orders came to pack up.
and be ready to march at short notice, so |
read your letter, and went to work packing
up things, and eating up and giving the good
things away. The can Of apple-sauce and
maple-honey / had not opened, and had not
eaten much of the butter, and as we could
not have any thing ~ on the teams, hardly
knew what to do, but the honey and butter
got smugged into 4 hospital box, and the
apple-sauce | opened and told the boys to
pitch in, and we demolished all but that bot
tie full pretty quick, and they were lawful
good" as all that ate Of them testified to, and
said my "mother knew how to make them,
Well after got my hayersack crammed full
and my knapsack packed, got on my rigging
and went over to the headquarters Of the am
bulance corps to sleep, so as to be ready tc
start by five o'clock the next morning, az
our orders were. That night they gave u'
our " little iokers" as we call them. a large
sized navy revolver iye-shooter, little oye
foot long, of which think as much as
should of two guns. The next morning a
half past three o'clock we were up, and by iy'
CLOCK lhe OrBaue was feauy W malou'-
We marched nearly all day to this place, abou
eighteen miles from Camp Vermont, 1t wal
lovely day, warm aud pleasant, but ih'
boys we're pretty tired at night, as was YOU
humble servant, although did not carry m.
knapsack or a gun, excepting some that
carried for those that were tired out. w
are oamped near Fairfax Court Holse, wher
were Gen, Sigel's Headquarters a few day
ago but he and his corps nave moved on TO-
wards Fredericksburg, and we do not eSpec
to stay here but few days. Winter quar-
ters' are numbered among the things tina
were in our minds, for if Burnside is success
full, as hope be may be, We shall plobabl
advance; If driven back, we NEST likely vii
retreat back a little, il not more,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-01-02
IRON Northumberland TIOIMTY.

WAsH1NGToN, Dec. ~.
The committee to examine into the pur-
chase Of transports for the Banks expedition
will commence an investigation in New York
to-day.
A Washington dispatch has the following
gratifying paragraph:
100000 will be paid daily to the army
after to-day, and as much more as the Secre-
tary of the Treasury can make arrangements
for.
The Commissioners of Internal Revenue is
prepared to supply all the varieties Of stamps
required by the excise law in quantities suf-
ficient for the use Of tn District of Columbia
and the States East Of the Rocky Mountains.
All persons within the District and States
above specified guilty Of willfully negectng
to use said stamps hereafter will be subject
ed to the penalty provided in the law
Two rebel cavalry men, wearing uniforms
similar to our own came into and rode about
Alexandria on Sunday. They did not remain
long.
A special dispatch to tho Times says the
! effect Of jeff Davis proclamation has been
the modification of the exchange Of prisoners
hereafter till satisfactory explanations are
given. All rebel officers in our hands will
be retained, only non-commissioned officers
and privates being exchanged.
Bfigadier Gen. Dwight and staff leave the
city to-day for Fortress Monroe to take COM
mand Of the troops remaining there destined
for Gen. Bankss expedition.
Washington Dee. 81. The Presidents eman-
cipaton proclamation will probably exempt
New Orleans and parts Of Virginia from the
effect thereof
The President stated to a friend yesterday
that Gen. Butler would have an important
command as soon as he returns.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-01-02

Gen. Stoughton is our Brigadier My
place is as good as any ! know Of in the
company, except postmaster, and don't think
have as much to do as he does when we are
not fighting, and hope we shall not have
much fighting to do In this old rebellion.
Sacred soil indeed
if we should call manure at home Sacred
SOIL then Virginia is well called so, for il
she don't feel this war and show it too, as
long as live, then you may call me a fool.
do not think have seen square mile in
this State, that has not been one or more old
camping grounds, and there is not a fence to
be seen. Some Of our ambulance boys have
just been out teating off the boards from a
barn, for kindng wood. The weather is de-
lightful now-,ccms some like spring wealth
er up in Vermont The muddy season holds
off wonderfully. for some big event 30 hap
pen,-which | believe will happen before
great while. am quite well now and was
glad to hear that you were when you wrote,
believe | have written all
about my Thanksgiving supper, &c. and |
hope to be delivered from another such an
one. Yankees choose their homes 10 the
sunny south I'd rather have a store and a
home in old Vermont. than all I've seen this
side of Baltimore, with the City Of Washing
ton thrown in. Elmira | am glad, you have
at last written to me, for you would hate to
have to tell your grandfather that you did not
write an Independent letter to your brother
all tho time he was gone to war, when the
great rebellion was raging.
But must stop. My love tn all; my re-
spects to all that inquire for me. Write often
and Ill answer when can.
As ever, yours, VAN.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-01-02

continually scouting in our front. Two OF
three days since they succeeded in surprising
and capturing few Of our cavalry pickets,
and last night. not more than two miles away,
and in plain sight Of here, they captured one
Of the LIST Virginia and killed one, leaving
him near a house, throwing his saddle into
the cellar, and taking away his horse. His
company went out and brought in his body
this morning. They thought the house was
place of concealment for his murderers, and
this afternoon had the satisfaction Of seeing
it burned to the ground
There is a terrible retribution in store for
these quasi-au,horised assassins, if our gov
eminent will but adopt the necessary policy
of hanging, burning and destruction
Well, the struggle at Fredericksburg has
been had, and our army maintains the posi-
ton which they formerly occupied 1t is a
great reverse, but not defeat. We are not
defeated until we are crushed, so that our
cause is lost Do not be discouraged at
home. We have confidence In Abraham
Lincoln, if we have in no one elsa, and we
have a splendid army. Our old troops arc
Veterans, aud our new troops are pantity to
meet the enemy. The cause must, nay 4
WILL, it SHALL be maintained.
The health aud morale Of the regiment i,
good. There are two cases of small pox il
house near Fairfax Court House. but th,
contagion is stopped, and they are doing well
CYL. Randall is very thorough in his way o
doing 'hings; and apprehend some few in
efficient officers are beginning to feel 1t little
too. Col. Brown has been sick, but has,
understand, come back to duty within da,
or two.
This much this time; so much too much,
fear. Yours, truly, e.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-01-02
MAI. GEN. BUTLER'S FAREW ELL AID
DRESS TO THE ARMY OF THE GULF.
UEAU0UAUTENs DETAHTNENT or TUE GuLF
New Orleans, Dec. 10, 1862


/ SOLDIERS THE ARMY or THE GULF
Relieved from further duues in this Department by d.
rection OF the President under date Of November 9lh
1862 take leave If you by this final ordc % being inn
possible visit your scattered outposs covering hun
dreds Of miles Of the frontier Of larger territory than
some Of the kingdoms Of Europe
| greet you my brave comrades, and say farewell
This word eHdeatcd as you ARE by community OF
puvauons hsfdshpS dangers fc,or's successes m''-
it,ry and ciy--i the only souowiul thought have.
You have deserved we'll OF your country Without
murmur you sustained an cncampment on sand-bar so
desoate That bani>hment Il with every and com
fort possible has been the most dreaded punishment in
hiced upon your btterest aud mo st insulting enemies
You had little transportation that but handful
could advance TO compel submission by the Queen City
of The Rebellion whilst others waded bfeast.deep in the
marshes which surround St Philip and forced the
render OF fort deemed impregnabe to land attack by
the most skful engineers Of your country and her en-
envy.
At your occupation order law quiet and peace sprang
to this city filled with the havcs Of all nations, where for
score Of years during the proioundest peace, human
life was scarcely safe at MONDAY.
by your discipline you illustrated the best traits Of the
American Soldier and enchained the admiration Of those
that TO sunt
Landing with a military chest containing but seventy
Ave dollars, from the boards OF rebel Government you
have given u your countryS treasury nearly million
q dollars and supplied yourselves with the net DIS OF
your service that your expedition has cost your Govern
mcut less by tour.ftths dhat any Other.
You have fed the starving poor, the wives ana emil
dten Of your ehemics converting enemies into friends
that they have their representatives TO your Con
gess oy greater than your entire numbers RON
districts in which when you entered you were tauntngy
told that there was one to raise your nag
10y your p'aSu'e. p n,n"e1d'upy w. And ,bs sIaye
Haing you deliverers they ready TO aid you al
willing servants faithful aburers using the tactic
taught them by your enemies TO hight with you IN M
, field
e BY steady attention to the laws Of health you hav
STAYED the rcstlence. and humble instruments IN tn
hand of God, you have demonstrated the necessity tha
his creatures should obey his laws, and cap ug his bes
sings in this most unhealthy climate you have preserve
your ranks fuller than those OF any other battauus
You have met double numbers Of the ene,ny and de
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-01-02
Mayor Gen Commanding,

PUT UP YOUR OLD kAGs-No MORE LINT
wANrED,-The Secretary OF the L. 5. Sani-
tary Commission at Washington writes TO
the Superintendent of the Philadelphia de-
pository, on October 7,h as follows liant,
bandages and old linen have reached us in
such enormous quantities that we have been
obliged to hire a storeroom for no other pur-
pose than to store away the surplus 500 bar
rels, Please, therefore, discourage their
further manufacture in your district, and en-
deayor TO turn the energies Of the people to-
ward the making of undor-elothes and the
knitting of socks instead"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-01-02


An advanced copy of the Governors Mes
sage is published this afternoon. After con-
graduating the Legislature and State upon
the fact that at last loyal General Assembly
is convened he reviews the condition of the
condition of the State since the outbreak OF
the rebellion, and says the number OF yoiun-
teers from Missouri after the casualties of
war and mastering out of irregular enlisted
troops is 27,500 which with 10000 state
militia give force of $4,000 in service.
The enrolled militia, $4,000, gives the
State grand total of 10000, the latter force
furnishing large body of men armed and
equipped for any emergency.
On the subject of emancipation the Gov
ernor says, he has long been convinced that
the material interests of Missouri would be
advanced by substituting free for slave labor,
and recommends plan by which the children
of slaves born after the passage of the act
shall be free, but remain under the control OF
their owners till they have arrived at a GER
tain age, tue owners to be compensated for
the diminished value of slave mothers after
they are thus rendered incapable of bearing
slave children.
During this discussion Of the emancipation
question he says the Legislature cant con
additionally adopt scheme by when the
owners of slaves can be divided into classes
and the slaves Of one class be emancipSted
without compensation while compensation
Is provided for the other class
Ferdinand Demanchi, who is under sen
fence of death for the murder Of Frank Vim
cent, on board the barque Blanded. to-day
had his sentence committed by the President
80 6fteep years imprisonment.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-01-02


This agency, which was advertised to close
this month, will be extended to Jan. 20lh.
1868, giving ample time for all to contribute.
Only twenty-eight towns have responded to
this special call by cash contributions If the
2l6 remaining towns appealed to, and all tire
religious societies which have not responded,
should contribute proportionately to their
wealth and population with those that have
responded, the aggregate OF cash contribu-
tons will exceed IS 900. This will look
better on paper, be more creditable to a noble,
prosperous and patriotic State, and will &C
complsh ten times as much good in relieving
our brave, seir-sacrncIng, suffering soldiers
as $500 can do.
Let erery to,on, through its Churches or
otherwise. raise ten dollars for every one hum
dred inhabitants, and send half the amount
10 the Commission, and apply half for the
purchase of materials, whose value will DO
doubled in the hands OF our loyal ladies'
Let those who have the articles to spare
contribute dried apples, berries, domestic
wines, blacs berry syrup, second hand cloth
ing, quilts, blankets ,&c, &c. Remember this
:. speciol caW is not made oitener than once
in six months or once a year. Maine re-
sponded in the sum Of $l2 1000, New Hamp-
shire 1928, and Maine sends regularly more
than 200 large cases of supplies per month
worth on an average sos each, or $4,000 a
month Vermont is not behind any State IN
the Union in loyalty, patriotism, liberality and
prosperity. 1t is my native State. Send
money to me, care OF Postmaster, Montpelier
W. II. HADLEY, Special agent
U. s. Sanitary Com.
Montpelier, Dec. 30th, 1862.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-01-02

~ An Nervous affections can be cured by
the use Of the ''Anti-Rheumatlc Band
well as Cont, Cramps and Stiffness IN 'ne
Limbs. Eruptions, such as EryslpelaH oa'I
Rheum, Serofula, &C., also mercr'ai a"u
other poisonous influences. The ,nany 'es'''
monials of their efficiency, oford oy tne pro-
pretors, give us much eorAdehce' an" W.
cheeriuly recommends tcour patrons
advertisement in anothe column oil our pa
per.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-01-02
THE PRESIDENTS PROCLAMATION.

THE PRESIDENTS PROCLAMATION.
The Washington correspondent Of the New
York Herald says:
"There is reason to believe that in the
Presidents LIST Of January Proclamation, in
reference to negro emancipation, he will ex
cept such States and parts of States as have
furnished evidences of loyalty, but have been
prevented by the presence of hostile army
from complying with the terms Of his procla-
nation Of the 22d of September. stormy
protest has been presented to him from Ten
nessee, signed by Gov. Johnson, and large
number of the most noted loyal Tennessee
ans, claiming to be exempt from the emanci-
patton proclamation, upon the ground that, il
an opportunity were offered to the people OF
Tennessee to express themselves, unmstaka-
bic evidences Of the loyalty Of a majority Of
them would be shown, bu, that the occupa-
ton Of their soil by contending armies has
prevented the holding of elections, as requir-
ed in the preliminary proclamation, and pre-
cluded for the present any other representa-
ton of the loyalty Of the people than can be
furnished by the assurances Of men of IN
doubted patriotism, who are familiar with the
people of that State Similar representations
nave OCcn maze on the part OF tue people oi
the Eighth Congressional district of Virgin
ia, known as the Hatper's Ferry district, COM
posed of the counties Of Hampshire, Page,
Warren Clarke, Berkely, Jefferson, Freder-
ick, Morgan and Loudon Numerous letters
have been received here by the Marshal Of the
District Of Columbia, native Of that section,
and other prominent residents Of Washing
ton, complaining bitterly of the failure Of
Governor Pierpoint to order an election there,
at a time when it might have been held with
comparative safety, and the Union sentiment
Of the district been freely represented. The
fact is cited that the regular election for Con-
gress does not occur until next spring, and
without an order from the Governor for
special election none can be held. 1t is urg-
ed also at this time, and (oT some time past,
that that section Of country has been as much
overrun. either by all Of the rebel army in
Virginia or portions Of it, that no opportuni-
ty has been afforded for any public and law
full demonstrations Of the loyalty of the peo-
pie as there would be, 1t is claimed, in
the case of Tennessee, that for this reason
that Congressional district, or such of the
counties in it as have furnished sufficient evil
dence Of their loyalty should be excepted
from the operation OF the final proclamation
on the LIST Of January"
This correspondent adds his opinion that
the President will regard these petitions fav-
orably, and probably accede to the requests.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-01-02

70 Ayers American Almanac has now ar
rived and Is ready for delivery gratis at l., f
rierce ~ Co.'S, to all who call for it. This
number contains treatise on Scrofula and
It's kindred complaints, which is well worth
perusal It also gives much general medical
Information, which is useful ami should be
kept against time of need in every family
Its compilation Of Jokes and anecdotes is about
tue best that reaches us, and these facts to-
Rether have given it circulation which IL
said to be the largest OF any one book in the
world
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-01-02
CHICAGO, Dec. 20.

OhltAbO, DtCs 10
A special dispatch from Cairo says the re-
port that Gen. Grant has fallen back to the
north side of the Tallahatche is confirmed.
The main body of the army arrived at Holly
Springs several days ago. tits reported that
Gen. Grant will open the Memphis q Charles
ton Railroad to Grand junction, and make
Memphis his base of supplies
report has reached Memphis that heavy
federal force has assembled the Mississippi
from New Orleans, the naval portion of which
is under command of Admiral Farragut that
Port Hudson has fallen into federal hands,
and that the fleet has reached a point | 2 miles
below Vicksburg. This reported advance is
confirmed by the Vicksburg Wing ofthe 18th.
On the Goth the rebels attacked the federal
forces $50 at Davies Mills six miles south OF
Grand junction. The rebels were repused,
leaving 30 dead and 80 wounded on the
field. A number were also carried off. The
federal loss was triaing. The rebel Van
Dorm is now believed to be between Bolivar
anu the Mississippi. The rebels still hold
the road from Columbus.
New Madrid was evacuated yesterday
Part Of the magazine was blown up, and the
barracks burned.
CAIRO, Dec 80.
New Madrid is to be reoccupied. The
38th Iowa went there to-day. All is quiet al
Columbus.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-01-02
FROK ARKANNAS.


FAYLrrEYILLE' AIR. Dec ~
one OF the most dlfhcult ana daring raids oil
the war has Just been made by part OF the
Army ofthe Frontier saturday Gen her
ron started with portion OF his cavalry and
infantry for the other side of the Boston
mountains. Gen. Blunt left Canchlll at the
same time by another route. The columns,
about SIX thousand strong, went IN light
marching order with six days rations cooked,
and marched forty-two miles without stop
ping. Gen. Heron took two batteries with
out caissons. The artillery and baggage
were driven across the mountains by twelve
horse teams at daylight. Yesterday morning
the commands Joined at Lees Creek, three
miles south of the mountains, where the cav
airy numbering two thousand, started for
Van Buren,. leaving the infantry to follow
as fast as possible. Rebel regiments of cav
airy were encountered at Dipping SPRINGS
After sharp shirmish they were put to
FIGHT. leaving seven killed. and many wound.
ed on the field. Our loss was but nine killed
and but few wounded.
Our forces Immediately followed the Ayine
rebels to Van Burn where splendid charge
was made by Gems. Blunt and Heron in per.
son. resulting in a complete victory over the
enemy. The rebel cavalry rushed aboard
some steamers and escaped to the other side
of the river. Two steamboats, and over 100
prisoners, among them several officers and
General Hindmans rebel messenger were
captured.
A third boat was seen ashore which, with
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-01-02
ST.. PAuL. Dec. ~.

OT, TAULt Utcs ~
Thirty-eight condemned Indians were hung
at Monkota at 10 o'clock yesterday morning.
The gallows we're SO constructed that all fell
at once. Several thousand spectators We're
in attendance. All passed of quietly.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-01-02

PnRsosAL. Alvan c. keith, editor anu
publisher Of the Gardiner (Me.) Home Jour,
nal. has recently died from wounds receRea
at the battle Of Fredericksburg.