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PROPOSALS.
DROPOsALs TOR HATS, GAPS, SHOES, DRY
Il GOODS. 30.

HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF WAsHlseros.i
C1see Of fAisf Qgarsermasser, july 1. iss3.f
this Dsparsmsnt to Sc delivered in this city, rse
following articles, suitable for clothing contrsosnd
Russell Brogans, and other serviceabls Shoes,
for men. women, and childrens wear.
Re.ey maze hickory and check Shirts, and Den.
Kerseys, isseys. sinshams, blankets. and other
samples should be sent with each bid. at the e1-
bds VII IRE u
evidekee can be furnished Of the reliability ana
PROP Proposals viii be opened from time to time and
contracts awarded as the interests of the service
Good security will be required fer the faithful
fulfllment of any contract made under this sdver
Proposals should be addressed TO the under.
Dry a S Colonel. tt dhs
tyelm Department Of WASH neton.
pKoPOsALs FOR WOOD AND COAL.
Posr oFrIcE DEPARTMENT,
WASHINGTON, June "a, 1881
Al viz be 1sSsgsd b the andsr
day OF July, for furnishing for the use of this
$50 tons a. !S.. to the tom of the best White
Ash goal, furnace size
ae cords best seasoned S OAK wood
Parties will be a. liberty to bid for the Wood
and their bids will be considered accordingly.
Satisfactory arrangements must be maze to So
cure to the GoveInnen MT full weight and me asure.
The Wood il to be- corded aud mea sured upon
the premises and half is to be aed into three
pieces and the other half into two, and all to be
piled away in the cellar.
The Coal is to be slowed away in the vaults,
which are very accessible.
No bids viii be entertained unless satisfactory
evidt nee can be furnished of the reliability and
loyalty of the parties.
Samples of Coal, such as is desired, can be seen
by calling upon the Superintendent.
Payments will be promptly made after the de-
livery of the fuel
Proposals should be addressed to the under.
signed and endorsed " Proposals for Wood and
Coal.n JAS. 8. HALLOWELL,
je 24-d Disbursine Clerk Post Once Department
HThe time for receiving the above proposals
will be exts nded to the 9th Of july jy I'd
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DRoPoBALs FOR MEDIcINEs.-sealed pro-
posas will be received by the undersigned
until three O'Clock P. NJ. on Saturday, the 18th
instant. for supplying the Washington Asylum
with all the Medicines tn be required for the
year ending June 39th, 1854. The Medicines must
be efthe est quality furnished as may be required
and if not approved By the Physician to the
Asylum to te rejected.
Bidders can obtain at the Asylum o list Of the
W. G. H. NEWMAN
JOHN McDEVITT,
jy II dtd Comm issioners Washington Asylum.
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SEMI WEEKLY BETWEEN NEW YORK
WASHING TON and GEORGETOW N, d. C.
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il HAT TChron Rep,l ASST Commissioners.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-12-11
Hatrbmau & State Journa |.
BY r, p. WALTON.
MONTPELIER. DECEMBER II. 1863.
WAR MEETING AT wILLlAMsrowN.

Editor of Journal In accordance with
call of the selectmen, the people Of Williams.
town held war meeting on Tuesday eve.
ming, Dec lst, at the Town Hall, and had q
very interesting time. The weather was bad
but notwithstanding the house was we'll
filed.
The band was present and they discoursed
several national and patriotic airs.
Milton Martin was chosen chairman of the
meeting, and after prayer by Rev Mr.. Bar
nard, he introduced Albert Clarke, Esq, OF
Montpelier, who then addressed the meeting.
He said that inasmuch as the people were
called upon to make great sacrifices, It might
be well to Inquire the cause and object
Thcreupon be proceeded 70 examine the char
acter Of our Government, showing it to be a
consolidated national power Of the people, in
stead Of compact Of confederation between
the States. and then considered the dangers
that have threatened the Government in va
rious forms, until they finally inaugurated the
present war.
lie traced the progress of the Rebellion,
explained the successes Of the enemy in its
earlier history, and showed by facts and figures
the advantages gained by the Federal Govern
ment in its more rec Mt stages.
He showed the importance Of sustaining
the government, and appealed with thrilling
eoquence to the young men to hasten to re-
spOnd to the las, call of the President
Sneaks and copperheads were visited with
the most soathing rebukes, and noble trib-
ute was paid to the brave troops from Yer
mont who are and have been in the countrys
service. He has been there himself and can
therefore speak to good effect
He closed by speaking Of the glory and
prosperity Of the American people when the
war shall be ended and the government vim
dica,ed
He spoke rapidly for about two hours and
quarter, was frequently interrupted with
cheers and hearty applause, and hi. address
was much liked and ought to do great deal
of good.
After be had concluded, the following reso-
luton, introduced by Judge Lynde, was
unanimously adopted
Resolred That ,he thanks ~ this meeting are hereby
tendefe 10 Leut Albert CLARK, for the eoque' sound
aud thrilling ajdiess with which he has fyof,d ths
And the meeting then adjourned Re-
crui'ing lie not very rapid. but we expect soon
to ill our quota. Yours truly, A.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-12-11
From the Toronto Leader, lst.

dOHN MOhGAN NOI IN IORO NTO.
A decided sensation was created in the city
yesterday in consequences of a report which
got abroad that Gen. John Morgan, the IA
nous confederate cavalry leader had arrived
in town and was staying at the Gu ems Ho-
tel. When the account was received on Sat
urday of his escape from the prison at Column
bus, Ohio, in which he was confined by the
federal authorities, it was believed that he
would endeavor to reach Canada as the near
est place Of security and accordingly many
were prepared to credit the report that he had
arrived in Toronto. 1t turned out, however,
to be a can1rd, originating from the following
entry made in the guest book of the
Queens" John Morgan, Brigadier- Gem
eral, c. S. A." This entry was made during
the day by some wag staying in the house,
who probably desired to see the effect it would
create in This southern sympathising commu-
nifty. He had not long to wait for the result.
Before an hour elapsed the story was spread
throughout the business parts OF the city that
Gen. Morgan had arrived and in the course
of the afta noon lafge numbers of gentlemen
visited the hotei Tot the parpose Of seeing the
great 'raidcr" and congratniating him upon
his happy escape from Yankee outrage and
persecution. They were much disappointed
when told by the courteous clerk Of the hotel
that the celebrated cavalry officer had not
honored Toronto with a visit, or as far ns they
knew reached the peaceful haven of Canada
at all and there was some indignation ex-
pressed at the unknown originator Of the re-
port for performing snch silly trick Some,
seeing the name in the book, would not be-
lieve that Gen. Morgan was not in the house,
and insisted upon having their cards sent to
his rooms. This, of course, the clerk could
not do, and the visitors were finally constrain-
ed to accept the truth that Morgan had not
reached Toronto. Should he elude the grasp
Of the Yankees, who were in anxious quest of
him soon after his escape from prison, and
pay visit to this city, we venture to say he
will receive a cordial welcome from thousands
of our citizens, who honor manly courage and
heroic actions in defence of home and country,
and who have read with admiration the ac-
counts received from time to time during the
war of the daring and brilliant achievements
of this gallant son of Kentucky, who has won
a name that will perish only with the annals
of this mighty struggle.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-12-11
VERMONT ITEMS.

Ira W., son of James Warden, of Peach
am, was killed on Wednesday last, while at
work IN his fathers saw mill He was alone
and it is supposed that in shifting the " trig"
under the log the trig was struck by the NOV
ing saw, throwing it upwards and striking
him under the chin, causing his death almost
instantly.
The town Of Calais has voted bounty Of
$500 to Volunteers, and at rousing war
meeting few evenings since enlisted one-half {
of it's quota--twelve. The remainder Of its
quota will be early filed.
There has been reported to the Adiutant
General, up to Dec. 2,-2sl recruits for old
regiments, 425 for the new regiment and bat
tery. In few days they will come in with
rush.
Besides Grand Royal Arch Chapter and
ten subordinate chapters, there is Grand
Lodge aud hfty-nine subordinate lodges Of
Free Mssops il vetmlht
A. S. Miller of Ryegate has killed a pig
eight months and eight days old, that weigh
cd 375 lbs The breed was cross between
the Chester and Suffolk
Fred Redfeld, son Of Hon. Timothy +.
Redheld Of Montpelier, has been selected as
an additional conductor on the Conn. q Pas
sumpsic River Railroad.
Theie are iorty-one banks and ten savings
banks in Vermont, and five insurance com
pauies.
The total expenses Of the common schools
Of Vermont in 1868 were $4,000 Popu-
lation, 3l5,726
There are ffty-fve seminares and acade-
mics IN our state.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-12-11

The Washington correspondent Of the New
York Post remarks;
1.-The campaign in the Southwest has end
ed, and it cannot be expected that new one
will be commenced until next spring. When
Gen. Grant first arrived at Chattanooga he
found ten thousand dead and disabled mules
there, and the animals remaining we're living
upon one-quarter the usual allowance of corn.
The army was in almost as bad condition.
1t was in the face ot such terrible Obstacles
that he won his splendid victory. But it s
expecting altogether to much to hope for an
immediate advance into the heart of Georgia
in the month of December There is, how
ever, work which can be done before the sea-
son closes, and Gen. Grant will do it we'll.
lie will dou 5tless attend to Gen. Longstreet
at once, and then be will prepare for descent
upon the enemy. Whether 1t can be made in
the winter or not remains to be seen, but the
enemy has to guard a dozen points, any one
of which il is in the power of Gen. GIANT to
pounce upon without warning.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-12-11
PHILADLPHIA. Dec.

IHILADLPHlA, DeC. q.
The U. S. supply steamer Massachusetts,,
Lieut.. VIM. II. West commanding, arrived ct
the Philadelphia Navy Yard Friday morning
from Charleston Bar Tuesday afternoon, four
o'clock She brought back the marine bat
talon, comprising two hundred men, and sew
eral refugees from st. Johns River, Fla, who
represented that State to be in starving con-
dition. She also brought one of the rebel
party who attempted to blow up the Iron
sides, Robert Scott by name, formerly Of New
York
Lieut.. West reports thlt Gen. Gilmore still
continued to throw shells into Charleston at
the rate of twenty per day, and it was evil
dent that they we're doing considerable dam
age. The shells we're seen to burst at night.
All the inhabitants of Charleston had been
removed to the rear of the city.
The firing on Sumter had ceased, and Gen.
Gilmore was turning his attention to the forts
inside the harbor. A terrific fire was kept
up % Fort Johnson.
On the reception of the news of Grants
victories on Tuesday our army and navy fred
grand salutes. Soon afterwards the rebel
batteries opened FIRE, which was vigorously
going on when the Massachusetts, left.
The rebels had heretofore kept hospital
| flag flying from the Moultrie House, and of
course our forces respected it and avoided fir
ing upon it; but few days ago the rebels
commenced tearing down Moultrie House
ana revealed to our forces a formidable bat
terry which had been erected behind it while
it was under the protection Of the hospital
flag.
No flag now floats over Sumter, and only
an occasional shot is fired from its ruins.
New YORK, Dec. 7.
The Tribune's Army of the Potomac dis
patch SAYS; The rebels made a show of
crossing the Rapidan on Saturday. sending
small force over at each ford, but did not
make any demonstration in force.
They took possession of Gen. Meade's old
signal station, and have a fine view OF all our
movements.
The Times dispatch says rumors from the
front to night are to the effect that Lees
whole army is on this side of the Rapidan,
and it is also believed that he has been rein
forced by portion Of Longstreets forces
from East Tennes, ee.
The impression prevails here that the Ar
my of the Potomac will 60 into winter quar-
tiers on the line OF the Orange and Alexandria
Railroad. some distance this side of the Rap
pahannock.
The Little Rock (Arkansas) Democrat Of
the 25th says a successful scout under Col.
Caldwell has just returned to Benton, from
the mountain counties west of Arkadelphis.
Several hundred Union men came into our
lines with Col. Caldwell,
large Union meeting was held at Little
Rock on the 26th ult. The Union men are
working hard. They are also active in vari-
Gus parts of the State.
Owing to numerous guerrilla attacks on
steamers. Adj't. Gen. Thomas has issued Or
ders to furnish all boats in the government
service, plying on the Mississippi, with arms
for self-pro,ection.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-12-11
PETER T. WAsHRuRN,
Adj't, ard lns General,

A Charleston letter cf the 2sth ut. says;
THE rebel design ol building covered way
and erecting stockade upon the sea-face of
Fort Sumter has been frustrated by General
Gilmore. The calcium light Of Professor
Grant is kept upon the ruins all night, and
the rebel working parties are fred ON when
they appear. Two calcium lights planted in
Fort Putnam Formerly Gregg make local
illumination four times as brilliant as the full
moon on the clearest night
The Ironsides, beside her protection of
fis, which surround her on all sides to fend
off torpodoes aud cgar.steamers, is supplied
with the calcium light. This is kept revoly-
ing all night, and sweeps the horizon tor two
miles in every direction with wide belt Of
hight, This precludes, Of course, successful
runnlng Of the blockade
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-12-11

3D. Our trial involves tho principles, and
The progress of christian civilization and is
therefore cause Of Thanksgiving.
4th. Our trial involves the preservation Of
our republican form Of government, and is
therefore a cause Of Thanksgiving.
The discourse was intended to be patriotic,
showing under each head, the folly Of seces-
sion, the curse Of slavery, the treason Of cop
petheads, the worth, the dignity, the justice
OF emancipation, and the necessity Of prose-
cutting this war till slavery and treason are
dead
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-12-11


The following extracts are taken from the
Richmond Enquirer of the I'd and Sd inst;
Orange Court House, Va. Dec l.-Our
artillery opened on the enemy yesterday quite
spiritedly. The enemy responded briskly.-
The artillery duel was kept up all day. The
enemy have thrown up fortihcstions along
their 'front.' Last night they built heavy fires
in front and moved more to our right. One
huodred and twenty-seven prisoners were
sent to Richmond to-day Capt. Paine of the
Lynchbuig artillery was killed.
Orange Court House, Dec. 2. There has
been no fighting to-day. The enemy still
make show on our front, but are believed
to be falling back to recross the kapidan
without fighting, or they are going to Fred
erlcksburg to winter.
Charleston, Nov 80. The Yankees to-day
fired twenty-five mortar shells at Sumter.
One man was killed. There was much sig
nalizing during nigt with the fleet.
Morris and BtOck Islands, Dec. /. The
Yankees fired thirteen shells at the city last
night. Three buildings we're struck. The
enemy reconnoitered through Pooatilago, car
rying off twenty-seven negroes.
The enemy fired sixteen shells into the city
this afternoon. Several buildings were
struck. One woman was severely wounded.
There is lively artillery duel going on be-
tween the Gregg battery and James Island.
Dec. 2. The Yankees opened FIRE on the
city this afternoon, and threw six shells. A
concentrated fire from our batteries caused
them 10 cease firing.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-12-11
BARRE TOWN MFErING.

I The Town Meeting Of Thursday, Dec. Sd,
was largely attended. 1t was called to order
by the Town Clerk. Hon. H. c. Dwight was
chosen Moderator
Rev. EbeneEer Smith moved that the Sc
lectmen be authorized to pay bounty Of
three hundred dollars to each volunteer who
shall be mustered into the United States
service, to the number Of twenty isht-that
being our quota under the last call Of tbe
President Of the United States for Volun.
teers which motion was very ably respond
ed to by T.. +, Fren b, Esq, and remarks
from others. The meeting very nearly unani-
mously passed the resolution, and directed
their seloctmen to warn meeting as soon as
may be to raise the money 10 pay said boun-
ties at this time the moderator called for
volunteers, when some twenty five good
hardy boys rushed to the stand and enrolled
themselves for the service, amidst the cheers
and shouts Of the meeting. The result is,
we have twenty-nine, men who have respond
ed to the call for twenty-eight. Now, We
ASK, what town will do better. C.
The following are the names of these
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-12-11

A MAGNIFICENT CAR" The Vermont
Central Railroad" says the Boston Advert
ser, 'has taken another long step into public
favor by placing on their route (to run on the
Express line between Boston aud Chicago
splendid car, exclusively for ladies and gen.
tlemen accompanying them. The exterior is
handsomely finished in dark, rich colors, the
corners bearing the faithfully executed por-
traits of Mr.. Merrill, the Superintendent. and
Gov. Smith, and Messrs. Brsinerd and CLARK,
Trustees. The interior is fitted in style Of
convenience and richness, not surpassed in
any Of our metropolitan hotels. One apart
ment of good size is furnished with elegant
sofas easy chairs, mirrors and toilet. The
other and larger apartment contains forty-two
comfortable seats. II is carpeted with neat
Brussels pattern, and its upholstery general
ly is as rich and tasteful as that of private
saloon. In the management of the car the
best features of the English system are adopt
ed. A superintendent (or guard) constantly
attends it, and the care of the passengers
who, however, are not placed under lock and
key is made his chief duty. If this new
system of convenience and even luxury, in
railway travelling, we believe, the
Vermont Central Company has the honor of
inaugurating in this eountry,-shall become
general, there can be no more ground for the
present unpleasant comparison of our rail-
way cars with our floating palaces" The
judicious enterprise manifested in this new
movement is apparent in the whole admins
tration of the Vermont Central Road. Re-
Gently the Office in Boston, at No, 5 State
street, has been enlarged and reftted in
handsome style, afording ample accommoda-
tions for tbs Directors and officers, and espe-
icially for Mr.. Mills, the passenger agent"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-12-11

Among the Volunteers to fill the quota of
Barre, we notice the names Of Fred. NJ. Gale,
6. w. Blanchard, A. P. Wood, aud w. w +.
Holden-all tried men, who have done their
country noble service in the 18th Vermont
Regiment Mr.. Gale was thevery first man
to go forward to enroll his name when nine
months men we're called for, and has again
added new honors to his name.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-12-11


Company A. f. Morten, thigh.
~ B.--Serg't. II NJ. Pierce, left arm ;
Henry Crossett, head John Blanchard, arm;
James NJ. Mather, thigh, slight w. II. Nell
son, thumb.
Co. O.-Isaac E. Sawyer. shoulder Peter
Bower. hand Edward Getter, hand A.
Folk, leg.
Co. D.-Serg't. NJ. A. Kohoe, died; f. II.
Conrad, shoulder w. NJ. Burdick, both
legs.
Co. F.-Lieut. Henry w. Kingsley, thigh;
Merritt Asaltyne, foot NJ. Green, thigh.
Co. G.-Chares N Haines, bowels, died
Corp. S. A. Paige, arm Joseph Freeman,
groin Albert H. Porter, thumb amputated !;
John Griswold, thigh, slight; j hn j. Phelps,
head, severe Jonathan N Hesford, should
er, slight.
Go. H-Corp. w. N. Cobb, hip Oscar
Garrett, neck
Go. L-E. B. Lavaback, thigh; John Cross,
jr., leg.
Go. XIV. II. Lawrence, arm; ]. Nc.
Coy, nose George X. Lawrence, ankle,
slight; Ira S. Goodwin, neck.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-12-11
CASUALTIES IN THE TENTH YER.
MONT

The following casualties were reported in
the Tenth Vermont regiment during the re-
cent skirmishes and engagements Of the Third
Corps, Gen. French commanding The Tenth
formed portion Of Morris's Brigade, Carr's
division
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-12-11

The Swamp Angel battery on Morris
Island cost seven thousand days work. 1t
stands on the softest of mud, twenty-five feet
deep. To construct it, ten thousand bags Of
sand were carried two miles, and three huud-
red pieces Of timber ten miles, and two and a
half miles Of bridge had to be built. Col.
Serril. who construed it, says he can "in
two weeks, With the means We have on hand.
utterly destroy, obliterate, and wipe off the
face of the earth, as were Sodom and Gomor-
rah, that sink of iniquity aud hot-bed OF aris-
tooratic rebels" The Col. means Charleston.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-12-11

The Adiutant General bas reports from the
Vermont regiments, batteries, and sharp
shooters, some OF them as late as November
l6, from which we le9tn the strength in men
companies at the date Of the reports
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-12-11

We learn that the recent Railroad accident
just below Canaan, N. H., was caused by the
removal of a rail from the track oy some mis-
creants in human flesh, and that the scoun-
drels have been arrested. 1t is miraculous
that the whole train was not precipitated
down the embankment, instead of two cars
/ from the centre Of the train Strange as it
may seem the coupling broke between the
tween the second passenger and sleeping"
cars, so that while the two passenger cars,
thus cut off, rolled down the embankment,
the sleeping car passed over the space
and regained the track beyond.
The 10th Vermont Regiment were engaged
in some Of the skirmishes during the recent
advance Of Gen. Meade, and among the list Of
casualties found elsewhere, our readers will
notice that Of Sergt. II. NJ. Pierce, Co. b,
one Of our correspondents.
The work Of recruiting to fill the quota Of
Burlington, under the selectmen. is progress
ing admirably Twenty-one men have al
ready enlisted, and the quota of Burlington
is now reduced to thirty-eight. There can
be no doubt that the quota will be filled long
before the 5th Of January next.
~ The preliminary town meeting at VIII
lage Hall last evening, was well attended
and was quite enthusiastic. Hon Roderick
Richardson presided over the meeting, and
Albert Clarke was elected Secretary.
From statements made, it appeared that
while we have no quota to raise under the last
call Of the President Of 800, 900 volunteers,
we have deficiency on the late draft Of
twenty-six men charged to the town. 1t was
further stated that portion of this deficiency
has already been filled by persons enlisting in
the 9Th Vermont Veteran Regiment and the
3rd Vermont Battery. Taking these facts
into consideration, the meeting thereupon
almost un nlmously directed the Selectmen
to offer bounty Of $500 to all resident cti-
zens who shall enlist TO ell the remainder Of
this deficiency under the late draft.
After requesting the Seeetmen to call
legal town meeting as soon as may be to take
measures to raise this money, the meeting
adjourned.