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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-09-18
PArr1or1c LrrrEn rRoM EpwARp EvrR.

PATRIOTIC LETTER FROM EDWARD EVER
RrT.-Edward Everett sent letter to the
Union convention at Springfield, Illinois,
which equally honors his judgement and his
patriotism. He strongly depyecates party
controversies in time of war, aud urges the
support of the administration as the first and
highest duty. He says -
:" have doubted the policy of some meas
ures of the administration, and have strongly
disapproved others, but regarding the per-
sons in power for the time being as the con-
stitutioual agents of the people for carrying
on the government, ,-considering the war
which has been forced upon us by the dema-
gogues Of the South question of national
life or death,- that to have the doctrine OF
secession established at the mouth of the
rebel cannon, is simply to consign the country
TO future of eternal border war, and to lay
its honored fragment at the feet of foreign
powers,-I cannot but think it unpatriotc to
attempt, for the sake of party triumph, to
make political capital out of the difficulties,
or if you please, the errors unavoidably in
cident to the conduct of war of such ggan-
tic dimensions,
at is a pretty safe test. in cases of this
kind, to ask how the views and measures OF
a party are regarded by the common enemy.
Applying this test in the present case, moth
ing is more certain than that the triumph at
tho approaching elections oi'any party, Or
ganized and operating for the prostration OF
the administrati IN, would oe regarded with
unmlngled satisfaction by the leaders Of the
rebellion and their sympathizers abroad
Indeed, their last hope is in our divisions
Candor requires me to add, that If it is the
duty of the good citizen to abstain from fac
tious opposition, it is, in time Of war, not less
( the duty OF an administration, as well in civil
as in military aud naval affairs, assume po-
sition wholly independent of party l am
afraid it is impossible, in time Of peace, tc
| carry on representative government except ou
party basis. During the existence of war
and especially of war which takes to the ut
most the energies and resurces of the cuun.
| try, party support, in propotion as it is relied
upon, is an element not of strength. but o
weakness.
"If all good men and good patriots in the
loyal states, whether in or out of office sac
ri6cing when necessary little of the pride
of personal feeling and Of party association, -
would cordially unite for the attainment o
the objects which they approve, viz the Wig
orous prosecution and successful termination
of the war. the next New Years day would
witness the prostration Of the rebellion ant
its leaders, the return Of peace and the resto
ration Of the Union
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-09-18

The New York and Canada International
Agricultural Society will hold its first annual
exhibition at Rouse Point on the 9th and 7th
Of October.
ELMoRE.-The town Fair will be held on
Wednesday, Sept. 23.
Caledonia County Fair, at St. Johnsbury'
Sept, %, 23, "a.
Deputy Sheriff Dwinnell of Lamoille county
has, after long chase, succeeded in capturing
big thef. by the name Of Jerome Brown
haling from Frlnklin county, New York, but
now in Sherbrooke (Canada) Jail. Brown
had made an expedition extending from Barn
ston, Canada, through Orleans, Lamoille and
Chttenden counties, in this State, to Essex
county, New York, stealing all the way
Since the lst Of July he has stolen four hor-
ses, two cows, two harnesses, one wagon, thir-
ty pairs of shoes, and two pairs of boots, be-
sides breaking into store and a matchmaker q
shop.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-09-18
FROM WASHINGTON AND VICINITY
NFw XnRE Sent 10

NEW I foRE, sept lO.
The Triouncs Washington dispatch says
il is positively stated in diplomatic circles
that the rebels have mounted on Fort Moul-
trie the 600 and S00-pounder Bakely guns,
which we're to be part of the armament of
the two rams recently launched by the Lairds.
The guns we're known already to have arrived
at Nassau. Doubt is however thrown upon
the report by the silence of Admiral Dalgren.
The steamers arriving from the Chesapeake
report all quiet on the Potomac, with no in
dications of rebel batteries. A few rebel cav
airy are seen from time but no attempt has
been made to interfere with the navigation of
river, nor has anything been heard from the
rebel forces seat out to make additional cap
tured of gunboats.
Persons recently arrived from Florida de-
clare that majority of the people there are
loyal, and would, if they could receive ade
quate aid and protection, even rid the State
of rebels. In several of the counties the reb-
ell conscription has been resisted. Two OF
the enrolling officers have been killed. A
scheme has been proposed to the government
to afford aa to the truly loyal, and to arm
the blacks within our lines.
The Memphis Argus Of the Sd inst, states
that guerrillas have made their appearance on
the banks of the Mississippi. The steamers
Emerald, Planet and Atlantic had all been
fred into, but without material damage.
Five horses we're killed on the Emerald,
and over seven wounded On the Atlantic
lady was wounded.
New YORK, Sept. II,
The Tribune's dispatch says it Is believed
by military men, whose means of information
are of the best description, that Gen. Lee has
within the last few days received heavy REIN
forcements, and that he meditates another ag-
gressive movement. The weakness shown
by rebel armies at other points is thought to
strengthen the probability that the insurgents
are gathering their forces for a desperate ef-
fort under their most trusted commander.
The taking of Cummings Point batteries
brings Gen. Gilmores long range guns ono
and oue-thrd ofa mile nearer the City o.
Charleston than they we're when the twelve
Greek Are shells were thrown into the City.
Minister Adams in his latest dispatches
says that he is still Of the opinion that the
rebel rams, against the departure of which
the Emancipation Society has recently me-
moualized the British government, will moi
be permitted 10 sail. 1t was expected that
one would be ready in about a week from
the date of his letter. 80 the question is like
' ly to have been settled before this. High Of
fcias here are less csntident Of the dotermi-
( nation of England to stop these piratical
crafts than Mr Adams appears to be.
Admiral Farragut will resume tho command
of the Gulf Squadron as soon as his vessels,
now north, are repaired He goes to New
York tomorrow,
The World's dispatch says advices from
the Army are without interest. A recon.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-09-18

The London Times has at last discovered
England for the rebels; and moreover that it
is dangerous to British interest in future
The Yankees saw all that long ago. But we
are reioiced to sec that John Bull is getting
his eyes open, and is in fair wayt to be fright
ened out of his "immoral" conduct.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-09-18

How To GET INTO OFFIoR.-When free
negroes were voters IN North Carolina, man
emancipated his slaves to make them voters,
and in that way secured his election to the
legislature. In Louisiana none but freeholders
can vote and in 1870 John Slidell purchased
1888 acres Of land and decided it to 4 4,s0s "poor
white trash who voted for John aud elected
him to Congress.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-09-18

Among the patents issued from the United
States Patent Office September Ssh, 1868, we
notice as follow to Vermonters; j. W. Town,
Of Woodbury., for improvement in last ma
chimes; ]. d. Billiags and r. l.. Tyler, Rut-
land, for improvement in car springs.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-09-18

Parker Morgan Of Jay, a town pauper, aged
about 70 years, has been missing some weeks,
aud it is supposed that he lost his way over
Jay mountain and has perished.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-09-18

William Vinton. one of the subs at the
consosipt camp at New Haven, Conn, at
tempted to decamp the other day by putting
on a large sun bonnet, dress that was con-
siderably to large for him, and heavy brogans'
but no hoops He lacked "style," however,
and was hauled up. He protested vehement
ly against the officers taking liberties with
him, but they continued their anatomical
search until tSe actual status was disclosed
beyond doubt. Then he was made to walk
through the streets TO the Jail in his chosen
costume, and will be sent to Fort Trumbull
| in the same dress.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-09-18

General Gilmores father is still living in
Lorraine county. Ohio, where the General was
born. The old gentleman recently was pres
ent and made speech at Sunday school
picnic. He said among other things, 81 can
say of my son Quincy that he never disobey-
ed me; he was very studious, and when he
wanted to go to West Point, as he had no
money, told him, if he would go, and try
to come out the head of his class, | would
furnish him money. He went, and came out
at the head of his class, and is now before
Charleston, where | hope he will come out
at the head of his class again"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-09-18

The Times Washington dispatch says
there is scarcely doubt that Lees Army is
being depleted to reinforce Beauregard and
Brakg. Up to within a week there was no
positive evidence that this was so, but IL ia
now reduced to a certainty. Our intelligence
to this effect is corroborated by advices from
l., l.. Crounsee, who writes that Longstreets
corps has been ordered west and south, the
largest portion of it going to General Bragg,
and the balance probably to Charleston.--
A division of this corps moved from their
camp neat Frederick burg on I Tuesday m or ming.
9Th inst, at o'clock, and it was generally
understood among the private soldiers that 1t
was going to Charleston.
A column Of $4,000 or 10000 men can in
one week be thrown by the Valley railroad to
Bristol or Greenville in East Tennessee.
Last night an attempt was made to burn
bridge by guerrilas on the Orange and AL
exandria Railroad, FIVE miles from Alexan-
dria. The gang was finally driven of, and
the flames extinguished, not, however, before
considerable damage was done to the strue-
ture. The train crossed again this afternoon.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-09-18

PArEIorlc lRisHMAN Lieut. Patrick
II. Riordan, Of the army. attended the late
Democratic State Convention in Massachu-
setts, being a Democrat. After waiting patti
entity for all the big bugs to make speeches,
and not hearing a word in favor Of the war.
he attempted to make inquiries on that topic
and was hissed dopn. Thereupon Patrick's
patriotism was offended, and he wrote an in
diKnant letter to the Springfield Republican,
in which be said
AS a consistent democrat all my life, |
went TO that convention hoping that would
find some conservative democrats who we're
willing to near the principle cf free speech,
which /. what they have been clamoring for
since this war broke out, tor Vallandigham,
and Others Of his stamp.
"When a democratic convention. which
claims free speech for every body, denies it to
one of It's own members, cannot believe they
mean IT, Therefore | will not have anything
more 70 do with them | am neither an abo-
ltionist nor a copperhead, but war demo-
crat who wants to see this rebellion crushed
out az whichever cost
"PArRIcK II. RIoRDAN."
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-09-18

The New York Evening Post dispatch from
Newark n. j., Sept. s, speaking Of the de-
sertion from the 39d New Jersey Regiment,
says;
SO many Of the men we're deserting that
the colonel of the regiment was compelled to
call on Gen Dix for guard Of regular sol
diers to maintain discipline among them. As
this guard did not give entire satisfaction, it
was succeeded on Sunday by the Third Ner-
mont Regiment. The Vermont boys have
seen service, and do not know anything about
blank cartridges or firing in the air, so when
a crowd Of new recruits undertook 60 run the
guard last night they we're fired upon, and
was killed and wounded.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-09-18
FROM GEN. BANKS COMMAND.


CAIRO, Sept. 8.
The steamer Julia has arrived from New
Orleans, making the passage in days.
She brings dates to the 2nd inst
An officer from Brasher City the lst, gives
the following statement
-" A deserter from Texas regiment came
into Brasher City on Sunday. He states that
an order was read to. the troops, by direction
of Gen. Dick Taylor, stating that Con Ma
gruder was killed in Galveston the week pre-
vious, b. ons of his Lieutenants, who caught
him n criminal act with his (the Lieuten-
ant's) wife, The deserter also states that the
whole rebel force ia Louisiana is not over
10, 900, and scattered from Brssher City to
Oppoleusas and Alexander, under the COM
mand of Taylor, whose headquarters are ut
Alexander.
The regiment to which the deserter bolong-
ed, had nearly all deserted. Two moro regi
ments were 10 open mutiny, and decl'rs they
will fight no longer,-in the Confederate
cause. CINcISNArr. Sept 10.
A dispatch 10 the Commercial from Duvafs
Bluff. August 29th. states that Gen. David
son moved on the rebel works at Bayou Ne
tor on the 9th, and after an engagement Of
an hour and a quarter succeeded 10 driving
the rebels from their intrenehments.
The engagement was confined TO artillery
and sharp shooters firing from under cover.
The rebels had 5000 men and three pieces OF
artillery. They recreated across the riv,r.
burning the bridge behind them and took up
a strong position in the woods on the west
side of the nayou, where their sharp shooters
can pick off any person approaching the east
bank. The bayou cannot be crossed without
pontoons. Gen. Steele moves forward in the
morning.
WHY Gov. SEyMoUR DID NOT RssIsr rHE
DRAFr.--Abbe McMasters OF New York ad-
dressed copperhead meeting at Dubuque.
Iowa, on the 20 inst. in which he is report
cd to have said that Gov Seymour had done
all /. lOas prudent 10 do in opposing the draft
- II is not safe" said the speaker, T" to oppose
the draft now New York is full of federal
bayonets. We had riot, but tho taxpayers.
many of tohons are Democrats, ,0iu haze TO pay
for hS destractioa of properly. and Il vW eonss
hard on them. As a question Of brute 'orce
il is not policy to make war on the govern
ment now. W. tried IL once and !, did rei
pay"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-09-18

" BLESSINGS ON VERMONT, After com
menting on the late Vermont election, the
Manchester N H. Mirror adds Vermont
has sent more than her quota OF troops, and
better cared for them than have been the vol
unteers from any other section Of the coun-
try. Blessings on Vermont"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-09-18

FRosr Prom the West we have accounts
Of severe frost, following drouth, over the ter
riiory extending from Western New York to
Aunuosota, and from the Lakes to the middle
of Tennessee Cotton, corn, tobacco, and
even potatoes were injlred in some localities.
The frost was severest on the lowlands It
i. probable that the accounts Of damage are
samewhat exacr.rat.d.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-09-18

Our SUNDAY SoHooL: and how we conduct
it. By Waldo Abbott. 253 pages.
PRAIRtE BREAKGNG: or scenes in the work
Of Western pastor. BY John c. Hol-
brook SO pages.
BENNY's BIRDS. BY L. II. r. SO pages.
These books arc published by Henry Hoyt
Q Cornhhl, Boston, an 10 the neat style for
which bis books are remarkable The first
is more than usually excellent .and from its
tide our readers will correctly guess that it
is designed for the managers Of Sunday
Schools. Mr.. Abbott has studied his subject.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1863-06-13

ATTEMPT TO COMMIT SUICIDE.-On We'd
nesday afternoon last, woman was seen
walking into the river, just above the Rail-
road bridge. She had taken off her bonnet
and shawl, and deliberately walked into
the river until the water reached her waist.
A couple of soldiers who were near the
spot, went to the rescue, and brought the
woman out before she had time to accom-
plish her object. She was neatly dressed,
and appeared respectable. When ques-
toned as to her motives for this attempted
self-destruction, she stated that her name
was Mrs. Barnum; that some other woman
was endeavoring to usurp her place in her
husbands affections; that this was more
than she could bear, and therefore she had
resolved to 'sshuffie off this mortal coil.
The poor woman was undoubtedly victim
of the ''green-eyed monster''-yclept jeal-
ousy. When last seen she was walking of,
accompanied byiher rescuers. Her clothes,
thoroughly saturated, dripped as she went
along, and it is probable that this first at
tempt will prove sufficient to cool off her
suicide enthusiasm.-Dauenport Gas.
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The State Of the Country.

ACTION or THE GENERAL ASSOCIATION OF
IOWA, AT THEIR SESSION IN BURLyNG-
TON, JUNE 6, 1868.
l. That while we lament the continu-
ance OF this rebellion, and the sad increase
oi suffering attending it, we regard it's
thorough and speedy suppression solemn
Christian duty.
?. That we rejoice in the recent revival
oipatrlotlsm i'll the North, rebuking those
VINO Tor the sake of a disgraceful and de-
tVePuve peace are willing to unite with
ualors at home and tyrants abroad to li-
ment,
- That we heartily endorse the ssProc-
!ianation of Emancipation as eminently
JUST constitutional, and necessary.
1. That we joyfully discern increasing
evidence in the measures of Government,
IA The spirit of the people, and in the NIGH
y events OF the day, that the purpose of
uoa IS not our destruction, but our purifi-
cation.
o. That we are deeply grateful for the
continued peace and quiet that as yet reigns
IN our own State, for the patriotism of our
HVil and military officers, for the noble
heroism of our soldiers, for the liberal gem
ssrosity ofour people to the sick and woun-
Ied, and especially for the increase of
a asl! and fervent prayer in behalf Of our
afflicted country.
o. That we renewedly consecrate our
saergies, our endeavors, our ministry, our
ypPathies, our means, and ourselves to
w what in us Lies for the speedy establish
"eht OF peace founded on righteousness.
I, We extend our tenderest sympathies
70 the sick and wounded in our camps and
hospitals, and to the bereaved families. in
vul churches and in our State who have
nost loved ones, fallen in the service Of their
country.
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DENMARK. Iowa. June q. ,6s

DENMARK, Iowa, June 6, '63.
Mr.. EDITOR Your daily of yesterday
morning, reported, among many others,
the death of George c. Shedd, Company /,
30th Iowa Volunteers, killed in one of the
five days battles before Vicksburg. He
was the third and youngest son of James
A. Shedd, of Denmark, Iowa, was born in
Dayton, Ohio, and was 10 years of age. He
was the last of the three brothers to enter
the service voluntarily, at their country's
call. George was a loving and beloved son
and brother-a good boy, and brave and
gallant soldier-was Corporal in his COM
pany, and was early chosen one of the
standard bearers of his regiment. We do
not know as yet, the particulars of his
death, but we feel sure he died at his post,
doing his duty. He leaves wide circle of
friends and relatives to mourn his loss. He
is another 'sbrave boy" that has fallen for
his country-a worthy sacrifice. His aged
and infirm father, with full heart, says
the cause is worth the sacrifice. May our
country never forget the ''brave boys that
fall ##
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laurels.

STATE OF THE CoUNTRY.-A very inter-
esting discussion occurred in Conference
Saturday evening upon the Resolutions
published elsewhere. Short speeches were
made by Mr.. Savage of Chicago, Mr.. Turn
er, of Denmark, Mr.. Magoon of Lyons, and
others. Upon invitation of the Conference,
Senator Grimes made an eloquent and APP
propriate address of half an hour. The
resolutions were unanimously adopted.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1863-06-13
JAMES BRUCE,
President Board of Supervisors

How BENEDICT WAS TRAPPED.-An
amusing incident has lately come to nv
hearing. Your readers have no doubt seen
the large numbers of advertisements in the
daily papers from soldiers in the army, So
Letting correspondents with young ladies.
A married lady whose husband is in the
army, came across one of these several
months ago, and somehow conceived the
idea that her husband was the advertiser,
although he sailed under fictitious nom
de plume. She therefore sat down and
wrote him very atfectionate letter, sign
ing false name, and enclosing photo
graph which she procured of an artist for
was taken from Autograph. The gay Lo--
thario protested to be entirely fascinated,
and after a while revealed his true name,
which proved to be that of his fair CORES
pondent's husband, although she recognize
ed him on the receipt of his first letter. The
correspondence was kept up for a consid-
cradle length of time, and finally culmina-
ted in an agreement upon the part of the
soldier to resign his commission, and come
home and marry her. The time and place
Of meeting was fixed, and, sure enough the
recreant husband was on hand, ready 20
play his part in the matter. Fancy his feel
ings when, instead of the blushing maiden
he expected to meet, he met his injured
wife face to face! He was overcome with
gan to stammer out some excuse. His wife,
however, would not listen, and, l under
stand, intends to bring suit for divorce,
basing her claim upon the letters contain
ing the agreement to commit bigamy. If
the matter gets into court, some rich devel-
opments may be expected.-Chicago Cor.
stats Register.
THE HEROIC Iowa ATH.-In another
place who present the mournful record of
the killed and the wounded of the oath
Iowa, in the battle of Champion Hill fought
on the 10th of May during the advance of
Gen. Grants army upon Vicksburg. A
glance at the figures will show one that the
loss of the Regiment was about SO per cent.
and when we remember that loss of from
Is TO 20 per cent. is considered as heavy as
any army can endure in battle, we at once
see that the oath must have been in the
Every thickest of the fight" and that they
fought as only heroic and liberty loving
men can fight.
Three Companies of this regiment were
raised in this County; Co. G. in this place,
Go. 81. in the neighborhood of Spring
vliie, II we recollect Alright, and another
Compony whose letter has escaped our
recollection in and about Mount Vernon.
Inc Regiment wheu raised was known as
the temperance Regiment, and was made
up by the best men to be found, and placed
under the command of Col. Byam of Mt.
vernon. 1t has fought nobly and suffered
1earfuily and its nameiwill ever be mention
ed(wlththose other Iowa Regiments whose
gallant deeds have caused their fame to be
spread over the whole Union,-Cedar Rap
ids Tines. >''''''-
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THE CITY.

as- Capt. Spearman, of the Iowa 25th,
wounded at Vicksburg, arrived in this
city last evening, on his way to his home
in Mt. Pleasant.
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rs Colonel STONE, of the gallant 22d
Iowa, who was wounded in the late as
sault upon Vickburg was at the Deming
House, keokuk, yesterday. We trust his
wounds will not permanently disable him,
and that he will speedily be able to return
to his command, there to reap still higher
laurels.