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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-03-13
FROM THE MISSISSIPPI.

CAIRO, march 4.
The steamer Tycoon, from Memphis, has
Just arrived. The latest advices from below
are that two dredging machines had arrived
and would be put TO work on the canal i'm
medistely; The river is rising fast, aud tho
water is interfering very much with the camps
at the head Of Island No. 95. The levees are
broken, and the water ia pouring over at
fearful rate.
Another Aatboal ran the blockade At vicks-
burg. She was ared on by the rebels, and
struck three times.
FIRE at Lake Providence, on Monday, de-
stroyed nearly the whole town, including
considerable amount of commissiory stores.
The sickness in the army is increasing
The canal between the Mississippi river and
Lake Providence is finished, but the water is
not yet let in.
Some additional particulars Of the capture
Of the Indianola have been received. When
she was attacked the advantage was on the
side Of the rebel rams, as the lndianola moved
slowly compared with them. They kept clear
of her bows, where her best guns were, and
butted her sides and stern. The Indianols
kept changing her guns from side to side, but
as fast as this was done her active asssilants
gained the opposite side. and in the boldest
manner butted her again.
The lndianola had a coal barge on each
side. These were sunk Immediately. At
length Capt. Brown announced the boat in
sinking condition, and surrendered The ac-
ton lasted about twenty minutes. II is re-
ported at Lake Providence that the Indisnola
was sunk by her crew to escape capture.
Adyces from Vicksburg to Monday say
that flag of truce came to the federals on
Sunday. The object was unknown. Three
thousand men and dredging machine were
at work at Yazoo Pass on the canal. Admiral
Porter thinks the lndianoln and Queen we're
both sunk in the late engagement.
Among the most important articles captured
on the Queen of the West, by the rebels at
Fort Taylor, was the revised signal-book Of
the United States navy.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-03-13
FROM THE ARMY OF THE POTOMAC,
Headquarters, Army Of Potomac,


General Order No. ls contains the follow
ing " Citizens, non-residents, will not be
allowed to remain within the lines of this
camp or army without permit from the Pro-
yost Marshal commanding. Officers will
cause all such persons within their commands
to be brought before the Provost Marshal
General for action and decision.
The commandant of the cavalry corps will
discountnue the leaves and furloughs granted
under General Order No. 8, given to his com
mand Negligence of equIppage and i'm
proper care of arms, &c. will be punished.
1t is expected that all commanding officers
of corps and divisions will disapprove and
refuse leaves Of absence and furoughs to
those regiments and batteries which are sim
ilarly situated.
All officers and men absent beyond their
leaves or turloughs must be tried by court
martial
All suffers wall confne their traffic to the
regiment to which they are appointed and be-
long. The goods and property Of those
found violating this order will be confscaIed
upon proof thereof.
A special dispatch to the Herald from the
headq quarters of the army Of Potomac, dated
yesterday reports the return Of the expedl-
tion under Col. Philips, from Northumber-
land and Lancaster Counties. Heathsville
the county seat of the former was surprised
and the Post Office searched but nothing was
found, Tho Jail was examined but the cells
we're empty. The foraging party sent to
Lancaster, in Lancaster County, captured
two important rebel mails, 1000 bushels OF
corn, 80 horses and mules. Among the
prisoners taken by the expedition was Col.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-03-13

suitable compensation will be paid, not exceeding in
the aggregate two hundred dollars for eAcu note and
the accepted desgns will then become the exclusive
property OF the Uuted States The designs not accept
ed VIII be returned 70 the parties submitting them.
Proposals will also BE- received for furnishing dies in
accordance with the designs stating the cost Of the
completed dies and the date At which they be fur
h'shed The Secretary reseryDg the right 10 accept de-
sgns and causing them TO be engraved by other parties
than those submitting the designs " he deems II for the
interest Of the Government 20 do In all the
dies and ell transfern copies thereof be the eIolu
siye property Of the United States.
In the selection Of designs special attention will be
gwen 20 security against counlcrfeng and against al
ietauons, a. well a. 20 suabltness or currency
Proposals and designs may be enclosed In sealed
veopes aud directed TO the Secretary Of the Treasury,
and plainly endorsed Designs and Proposals Tor Ma
tona Currency and will be opened the 28th day u
March, 1868, AZ l2 O'Clock NJ
q 2 NmAar Secru NJ LLa Trcnaalrn-
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-03-13

them have been frozen to death. In Georgia
and North Carolina the people ard deserters
from the army have taken to the mountains in
organized bands, and resist all efforts to cap
ture or subdue them. In North Carolina
armed bands have violently released prisoners
from rebel jais.
General Lee has been forced to despatch
troops TO East Tennessee, ITO suppress an
insurrectionary movement" In Alabama
Governor Shorter calls for the militia "io
meet and quell the domestic Disturbances which
may spring up" In South Carolina, even,
according to a rebel generals proclamation,
there are a number Of desertors, tories and
conscripts, resisting the law"
And it is to a band Of rebels whose crimes
and lawless outrages have thus exhausted and
oppressed the people Of the South till they in
turn rebel against them, that our submission
lists ask proud and powerful nation to hum
bly, sue for peace 1t is to rebel chiefs who
will presently be in danger from the very peo-
pie who have too long commanded and out
ragged, that these peace men ask US 10 submit.
Is this sound political iuformation'
BULLY FOR VERNoNr.-Passing through
Cairo, H., one day last week, the writer fell
in with a number Of officers and soldiers be-
longing to the 25th Wisconsin Regiment
This command had just arrived at Cairo, and
was en- route for the fleet off Vicksburg.
Having on a semi. uniform, the question was
soon asked
What regiment do you belong to-"
" None at present, but lately to Vermont
regiment"
The deuce you do why, there are seven
teen Of US, all Vermont boys, in one company
in this regiment. I'm from Stowe, and here's
John -, he's from Richmond. / tell you
what, old fellow, we are glad to see you.
Let's 60 down stairs. | say, has old YER
mont turned out bully =
" Yes, sir. Vermont has more than filed
her quota Of troops without the draft.
Bully for Vermont Wealways 'knowed
them boys would fight"
We learned further, in the course Of our
conversation, that Vermont was we'll repre-
sented in many Of the Wisconsin and Iowa
regiments. especially the mounted regiments
Vermont certainly has sons in every depart
ment and corps of the Union army, and she
will have more whenever the Government
demands them.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-03-13

Below we give the effective strength Of the
several Vermont Regiments on the morning
Of the date given, as appears by returns in
the Adju,ant Generals Office. The column
Of present. includes those reported "Pres-
ent for duty" and those on detached ser
vice
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-03-13

EVEli Rickard, Co. H. 18th Vermont
Regiment, died Of typhoid fever, at camp,
Feb. 10Th, aged "a years lie was native
Of Woodbury., and his remains, we learn, are
in transit 70 his friends.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-03-13

10 In addition to the sum of s22O4, paid
by the town Of Montpelier for bounties and
recruiting, individual subscriptions have been
paid to the amount Of g., 800 ;--making a
total Of sl,6O4 expended for men thus far
raised
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-03-13

Sidney S. Boyce, formerly the publisher Of
the Freeman at Montpelier, has started new
publication. the Sketch Book in New York,
OF which he i, to be the editor and publisher.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-03-13
LV Moses Sheldon and W. A. Chase, Of

Ia Moses Sheldon and w. A. Chase, Of
Calais, have been exhibiting to the farmers
c1ngregated at the Head Of State Street, this
Saturday afternoon, an improved spout for
conducting sap from different parts Of sugar
orchard TO any place desired. They are made
similar to .he common sawed spout, but en-
brace several valuable Improvements lst, be-
ing grooved in such manner that the sap
will not flow over the sides "a, are
closely fitted where the different lengths are
put together, so that the sap will not flow
back and leak 3d. do not require a crotched
standard for support-being easily adjusted
upon any stick 4th, their cheapness-cost-
ing but ten cents per rod. Those interested
in sugar-making will do well to give these
spouls a trial, or at least examine them.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-03-13
THE NEW POSTAL LAW.
Holbrooks United States Maa has an sb-
stract of the provisions of the new postal
law, from which we quote few paragraphs

Holbrook's United States Maa has an sb-
stract of the provisions of the new postal
law, from which we quote few paragraphs
Lsu-r Postfge. Postage local "drop letters"
will hereafter be cents. when not exceeding half
ounce and additional for each half ffac.
ton Of an ounee-in AL cases 10 be prephd by postage
stamps No charge will be made either for the delivery
or collection Of any class Of letters. whether local
from intended 70 be sent by the mails
The regulations respecting soldiers letters remain the
Tse Amendment Of the House, establishing money
order system, rejected in the Senate, aud finally
abandoned.
On an all matter required by law to be prepaid, and
which shall reach ITS destination unp'id doub the usual
rates must be collected delivery, aud insufficient pay
ment is to be wholly disregarded
The fee for the registration Of letters is left optional
with the Postmaster General; but IL is not TO exceed
twenty per letter.
Unsealed circulars not exceeding ihree address
are charged with two cents postage and IN that
proportion for greater n1moef ,i, -.. g.. -. 49,.
quarter seni-weekly cents u-weeky fifteen cents,
sx times per week thirty cents seven umes per week
thirty live Al these rates the weight must not eN'
coed f,nt ouncas-in each payable in advance ger
quarter or year either at the mailing or delivery ofie
No extra charge o. be made for card printed or i'm
pressed upon cllouar letter envelope wrapper.
Circulars 20 be prepaid by stamps
The Postmaster General may from time to time pro-
vide by order the rates and terms upon which route
agents may receive and deliver the mail steam
cr packages Of newspapers aud periodicals delivered 10
them for that purpose by the publishers or nsWs agents
delivery at any post Office.
FraiIing. Postmasters only frank official letters
to other ofciaslhe former license TO the smaller class
Of offices heretofore enjoyed, Of iranking on their own
private business, having been abolished
We our inability 70 state IN de all all the changes
authorized by Congress In its final acon but as they ae
not to m into effect until the st Of July next sufficient
time will afforded posmasters aud the public for be-
coming acquainted with all that is new IN these impor
tant legal rnactncuts
CON toy Flreiyn Letters The Joint resolution Civ
ing the PistmAcr General authority 10 collect the pos
age on unpaid foreign letters in specie also passed
A Boston paper says that when Gen. Nc
Clellan visited one of the military hospitals in
that city he found soldier who had lost his
leg. "Where were you wounded p asked
the General. "At Fredericksburg" replied
the soldier "but if you had been there,
General, / should not have been hurt y
The Confederate government has purchased
M to this time 10000 bales of cotton IN
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-03-13

EV' We learn that Herman s. Taylor, Of
LIST Vermont Battery, formerly in the employ
of this Office, has met with serious accident
at New Orleans While riding on horseback
he was thrown from his horse with such vio-
lence that he was picked up for dead, upon
closer examination however, he was found to
be alive and was Immediately taken to the
Hospital At last accounts he was slowly
recovering, although made cripple for life.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-03-13

To Returns thus far received in Chitten-
den County indicate the election Of Mr. Mil
Ter as County Commissioner. In Lamoillo
County, ar far as heard from. Mr.. Whiting has
received plurality of $50 for the same office.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-03-13

~" Fifteen divorces were granted at the
February Term Of the Supreme Court for
Windsor County. Considerable Of a distaste
for married life, one would judge.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-03-13

II We are under obligations to Newton
Bateman, of Springfield, Illinois, Superin-
tendent of Public instruction, for copy of
his Fourth Biennial Report, from which we
gather the following statistics THE whole
number Of public schools in Illinois is 98ll,
which last year were attended by 5l6,037
scholars. The entire sum paid for school
purposes was S2,0O7,3l2. Five hundred
new schools were established during the last
year. in which 40, 900 scholars were accom-
modated The permanent school fund of the
State at this time amounts to s4,973,S42.-
There are also in the State 100 private
schools, attended by 22,597 pupils.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-03-13

~ The following expressive resolutions
were lately adopted by Co. F., lth Vermont
Regiment, as an expression Of their feelings
relative to the dsloyal sentiments that enc
mics to the government are trying to decemi-
nate throughout this State;
Resoired, That we consider every man that opposes
our legally constituted government to the extent Of his
influence rebel such influence bringing destruction
TO loyalty and order We must meet him as political
offender or A military antAgoni.t as the case may be.
from the support Of the fede al government,
those Of you who guilty Of the above are pro-
tracing this bloody and placing US to an additional
peril.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-03-13

~ Among the arrivals at the City Hotel,
New Orleans, Feb. l4th, we notice the name
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-03-13

Ffyfve discharged soldiers from the
Seventh Vermont Regiment arrived in New
York on Wednesday.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-03-13

- By private letter we learn that Capt.
Duncan, lst Vermont Battery has resign
the seryica.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-03-13

The Confederate government has purchased
up to this time 10000 bales of cotton IN
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-03-26

&a.N
The following tasteful and eloquent
passage we take from the report of
speech by Jas. Z. Brady, in Brocklyn,
N. Y, Monday night:
If the NorthsF1 man who contemplates
the possibility Of the time ever arriving
when, being on the soil Of Europe. an in
telligent European shall say to him, "Sir,
you have no country: you, being twenty
FIVE millions, were conquered BY eight
million" for that man / wish no other
punishment than that, even in the ashes
of his destruction, he may fsel the bitter
pang of that insult; but for the North
erh man, whatever bis political creed or
party, who sntartains hope and convic-
ton that our country will still retain its
power and 10 Asrne on earth, open my
arms to roceive' him. / ask him. like
myself, since We are not on the battle
field, to do ell that We can in the waysof
peace to eneourge our brethren in the
fight; and / say to him, as say to You,
and al Of you, trust, arc gathering
your sympathies around me while / say
it,} that we, "a We are brethren now, We
may Be brethren forever. Loud Ap-
plause.l We will take one Of these men
and paint picture for him. open TO
his view. As in this grand edi6ce, the
! whole Of the nation, and however proud
any other Power may sit upon kingly
couch, with tiara or diadem, clothed
with majesty or beauty to whatever de.
gree, ask him to look at the figure Of
America, her staff surmounted with tht
cap Of liberty-her skirt havingin it the
blaxonry Of the sky-her head covered
with the decoration Of the stars, TAT thin
point of the speakers remarks large M.
tional fag was suddenly unfolded on the
stage amid loud cheers, and | ask him Il
behold the spectacle presented. l mean
you caviler-you croaker, cowafd--rene.
gade- -trsitor-behold, at the bid Of re-
volt, that America leaves her proud po.
sition a. the equal of any Power on earth,
| and, ~ she upprcsches inshame and deg.
radiation the door Of this chamber out Of
which she is to depart, Che stars falling
from her brow 1t every step, and her dress
paling into an aspen hue, as she goes ont
Of that magnificent temple, with her head
prone to the dust Listen to her voice,
you traitors. as she speaks: ''This was
not done by foreign foes. bat by the de.
basement and treachery Of those whom
warmed upon my heart, and who stune
me likeserpsnts." lApphnse.] Doyor
think such scene as this remains for tn,
American people Voices-No No!
Even as the first Chaldean shepherd look
ed from the sterile rocks upon the con
stellations, which, if nature outside re
main as it was when We entered thi
+ building, will greet your delighted an'
wondering eyes as its own childhood dc
the last Americas will behldtl.e stars o
that banner lpoIl.:H2 tetLt tatlonal flag
shining with ma llless iustre for eyeran
ever through the long lapse of ages
!, Prolonged cheers and applause.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-03-26

been stated that the Democrats in the ar
nv would endorse the REASONABLE Reso-
lutions and sentiments which those bodiee
promulgated. A fouler SANDER was never
uttered. We at least of the Democrats in
the army are loyal men, and hold no pc,
litical communion with those who apollo
gize for Treason, and who, by their
words--too cowardly to do il by deeds and
in the feid--giye aid and comfort to the
enemies of their country. as
We desire by this address to vindicate
ourselves and our political reputation 50
basely misrspresented, and to call on all
our Democratic brethren throughout the
Territory, whether in the service as sol
ders, or in the retirement OF private life,
here, upon this the anniversary Of the
the birth of the greatest of men and Of
Patriots, renewediyi with rs % pledge to
our country and to the cause Of Freedom
and the Union, rs our fathers dds UR
LIVES, OUR FORTUNES, AND OUR SACRED
HONOR p
nw wnsoos, Major e s. c:v.lg &c Colorado So,
Maynard, Capt LIST Cas- Col.
RR Harbour, Capt co A, ID Regt.
WI Wilder, Capt lstC Az Colorado.
SM Robhins. Capt lst Cav
@ Davidson, Capt LIST Cav
Jno Murphy, I'd IA. LIST Cav {"
C Hawley, LIST Is st Cav 9G
CIV Hawkins, LIST 1t LIST Cav 60
TMurreil, ID II LIST Cav
L HARDY, Capt lat Cav /"
WsB Moore, Let II Let Cav
Bennett, Ia - Regt Vol :"
J II Hamblcton, 1t 81 kext +"
Gooding, 1st Ii ID Reg't
GP Haskell, I'd Ii 1st Cav 81
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-03-26
TIE GATE CITY.
Patriotism In the MOun tat H1.-- Dem =
ocrats speak for Tn ems elves.
THURSDAY, MARCH 26.

ocrass speak for Themselves.
A large and enthusiastic Union con.
yention of the citizens of Colorado Ter
ritory convened at Denver City on the
22d Of February, at which resolutions,
pledging themselves to the earnest and
hearty support of the Government, and
eternal hostility to treason wherever
found, were unanimously adopted.
The convention was presided over by
our former fellow townsman, Hon. N.
Albertsop. who was known by all Of us
to be staunch and unwavsring Demo
crat.
The following letter and address were
sent to the meeting, and will explain
themselves. .s.e- eB
Alta bogus Democratic meeting held
on the Sth of January at Golden City, II
was asserted by the speakers that the Dem
ocrats Of the army endorsed their sentl-
ments, which consisted of abuse of the
Administration, and denunciation of the
war forthe Union.
We would in all candor ask Democrats
who may read this address, whether or
not the sentiments contained IN 1t are
not finding veri6eatien ia other localities
than that of Colorado.
These men, every. one Of whom are
Democrats, assert without any mincing
about it, that under the leadership of men
who have thrust themselves forward, it
49, has come to be the case, that to be g.
Democrat necessarily carries with it sus-
picion Of disloyalty.
All honor to such men. We trust, as
the designs of the sympathizers are fully
unmasked, that everywhere the loyal De.
mocracy will rally to the standard of their
country and vindicate themselves from
the foul ieprosy which reasonable men
are trying to affix to their once venerated
name:
CAN'T WxEp, NEAR Denver, c.
February goth, 1868.
Hon. Leuis Ledyard Weld- Chairman
of the Committee on Resolutions
My DEAR SIR: Will you permit me
to ask that you will present the following
Address, signed by the Democratic Off
GERS of our little Colorado Army, TO The
Convention which meets to-day.
/ have been profoundly and deeply i'm
pressed with the Importance to this Terri
tory of this Convention; and in common
with my brother Democratic officers, hav,
desired publicly to range myself by tn
side of those who think and talk, as vel
as with those who act for their country
1t is q. terrible time when to be Dem
ocrat, necessarily carries with it suspic
ion of disloyalty. But this is SO, and be
cause cowardly scoundrels, who lie ii
theix Threats, when they call themselves
Deuncrats have "stolen the livery o
Heaven to serve the depilin," l for one
cannot permit my name given me by ,
loyal and Democratic ancestry to be 81
sulled. | have therefore prepared thi
address, and have been rejoiced to se
with what alacrity it has been endorse,
by my brother Democrats in the Arm,
here. l am dear sir,
f, Respectfully yours,
E. w. WYNKoop,
Major LIST Cavalry OF Colorado