Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-04-17
WAR ITEMS.

IN gold with him, which he said he took from a
lot Of 100000 secreted in the ground. He
revealed the place where this treasure was
hid, and II nothing prevents Uncle Sans
loyal sons will soon be handling the yellow
boys"
It is reported that the rebels are putting
stop to the desertion Of negroes. by the as
surance that they will be forced into the Yam
kee negro regiments upon their arrival, and
compelled to take the front Of all the battles
while it they remain at home they will be free
irom conscfiption.
BY the late act Of Congress the Internal
Revenue Laws have been so amended that all
Transfers or Assignments Of Policies Of In
suranco must be stamped The stamp must
be affixed and cancelled, in the usual form,
by the person making the transfer or assign
ment.,
Seven Union prisoners recently escaped
from the Libby prison, Richmond, by heat
ing wire and burning their faces in blisters
so as to represent the small pox. They were
Immediately removed to the pest house on
the outskirts of the city, from whence they
easily escaped.
Archbishop Huges, in letter to the New
York Herald, expresses the opinion that "if
law of conscription had been adopted twenty
months ago in the North, as it had been in
the South, the results would be Of more hu-
name consequences to both sectious than they
are to-day"
A gentleman who left Knoxville on the 9th
ult. says that conscription has utterly IA led
in North Carolina and Southeastern Tennes-
see. The mountaineers resist it with arms,
and an army would be required to enforce it,
The presence Of Federal troops in Tennessee
would enlist 5000 men Tor the Union.
1t is reported that Gov. Andy Johnson has
been successful in obtaining from the Govern
ment full powers for the liberation of East
Tennessee, that he has been authorized to
raise troops for this specific purpose, and t.
cut all the rcd tape that might embarrass him.
An average Of about thirty deserters day
are avaiing themselves of the provisions of
the Presidents proclamation, and present
themselves at New York to be sent back to
their regiments-besdes many others in diff
feront parts Of the country.
Soldiers who die in the camp of General
Hooker are given suitable burial. In all
cases the bodies enclosed in good pine
collins, obtained from the Quartermaster's
Department, and the interment is made with
the ceremonies due the rank of the deceased
The Post Office Department is making ar
rangements to secure the prompt conveyance
Of letters to and from soldiers in the army Of
the Potomac, and those in the neighborhood
OF Was hington. Particular instructions have
been given to postal agents on this subject.
The Bureau Of internal Revenue is not pre-
pared to issue promissory note stamps of de-
nominations laaa than Ia bo
express and telegraph stamps may
be used.
Among the refugees who have lately appli-
ed to come within our lines in Virginia, was
the wife Of Jackson, the murderer of Els
worth, who said she was destitute aud appeal
ed for charity to sustain life.
The appointment Of the provost marshals
under the conscription act is still delayed by
the difficulty Of deciding between the claims
Of the rival candidates in majority of the
districts.
Mr.. Bloss, released Union prisoner from
Richmond, says the prisoners are kept on
tainted mule and horse meat, and that he has
he ped put men in cotHns who died from aotu-
al starvation.
Major Lawrence Williams OF the 6 tn regu-
Clelans staff last winter has been summarily
dismissed the service. He has been loafng
around New York Of late.
In order to facilitate the movement Of the
Army of the Patomac, a portion Of the wag
ons heretofore used for that purpose are to
be dispensed with, and pack mules subst-
tuted
Fresh rebel camps were observed on the
south side Of the Rappahannock on Wednes-
day, indicating, in the opinion Of the officers
Of our army, the arrival Of large reinforce
ments.
A proprietor Of a public house in Baltimore
having sold liquor to soldiers, Gen. Schenck
At once issued an order closing all the bar
rooms, saloons, and drinking places for forty
eight hours.
The following officers have been dismissed
from the service; Capt f. +. Hunton, lst
W. cavalry for disgraceful conduct in allow
ing his plckets to be captured, and Lieut.. T..
II. Higley ofthe same regiment for cowardice.
The Times Washington dispatch says by
order OF Gen. Heintzleman, no passes what
ever will be respected, to cross or recross tho
line of the Department OF Washington or the
south side Of the Potomac.
About sixty women in Madison, Wiscon-
sin have taken the preliminary steps to form a
Union League, to encourage loyalty and bring
the weight OF their influence against treason.
Parson Brownlow realized from the sale OF
Of his book within ninety days over $1,000,
" which sum was paid over to him by the Phila-
del phia publisher, George w Childs.
good remedy for a ielon is made of com
mon soft soap and air-saoked lime, stirred
till il is Of the consistency of glazer' putty.
Make leather thimble, fill it with this com
position, and insert the finger therein and,
our informant says, cure is certain. This
Is domestic application that every house
keeper can apply promptly.
Gold is still falling. Let it fall. We feel
as easy over its descent as did the sleepy
husband, who, reused by his active spouse
with the remark "Get up love, day is break
ing" who gFowled out, as he turned over for
another nap, LET it break, it don't owe me
any thing"
Peace makes plenty, plenty makes pride,
Pride breeds quarrel and quarrel brings war;
war brings spoil, and spoil poverty; poverty
begets patience, and patience peace. So peace
brings war, and war brings peace.