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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-08-21

Editor of Journal Having occasion to
visit Summit House Hospital, Philadelphia,
upon being admitted by the guard | made in
quiry for an inmate in one Of the wards.
was politely conducted to the ward. soon
made the acquaintance of the very polite and
gentlemanly executive officer, Surgeon Lea
WITT. On presenting him my letters OF intro
ducton, and making known to him the object
of my VISIT with that promptness which char
acterizes the right man IN the night place, be
readily granted my desire and directly pre-
pared TO dispatch the business Of my mission,
and as a favor 10 me aud hasten my departure
that | might leave for my home the next day,
saying to me Make yourself contented with
US while you rema ~ He gave me an oppor-
tunity to view the different departments.
Such an indulgence was source Of much
eradication | found every apartment in the
most perfect state OF cleanliness aud order.
The Hospital contained five hundred and
thirty sick and wounded-mostly wounded,
Prompt attention was given to the calls of the
sick and woun ed by those in charge, and
readiness was manifested on the part OF sub
ordinates. The weather being extremely
warm, all seemed to double their dill
gence spent the larger part of two days at
tue ilohplNdl auA tfti NAAhb "N9 NSHNNNNNN
with proper order and Kindness no discOrd
or dissension. n.--every proper indulgence
granted to visitors, almost to fault.
Lastly, not least, the ladies Of Philadelphia
from the highest circle of refinement and
wealth, from early morning while the day
lasts, fill the places Of humane aud humble
toll for the sick Sad wounded having an
apartment for cooking fowls, broth, &C., for
the weaker cues. aud making and mending
garments. There is a large library of books
lor circulation among such as are able to read
Let no man dread to go forth with will,
when he is called on, to maintain the best
government the sun ever shone upon, and
perpetuate the same TO generations TO come,
while such Hospitals as the Summit House,
and those at Brattleboro and Burlington IN
your own Green Mountain State, are so we'll
and ably conducted VERMosrEh'
August 18th, 1868.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-08-21
FonrnEss MoxaoE. Aug. Is.

United States steamer Guide arrived here
this morning from Morehead City, N. c.
She reports no arrival from Charleston for
SEVERAL days.
The Guide also reports that yesterday while
off Cape Hatteras steamer giving the name
of Hudson, from New York, spoke them aud
gave the report that Charleston had been ta-
ken. OF course, if the steamer was from
New York and no such news had been receiv-
ed there, what they said was false. The
conclusion OF the officers Of the Guide, is
that the Hudson was blockade runner and
her Id mode Of reporting to and hailing the
gunboats was daring mode by which they
escaped. The Hudson is described as an
English built boat, black low in the water,
and fast ssiler. She headed south.
Steamer s. r. spsulding is expected from
Charleston soon. She is already due.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-08-21
NEW YoRK. Aug. 70.

New York, Aug. -.
Adyices from Gen. kosecrsnzs army are to
Friday evening last. At that time the Cen
erals Headquarters were at Dechard, Tenn.
Bragg's Headquarters were at Gu stanooga.-
He has about $4,000 men. The above is re-
liable.
Recent correspondence from Vicksburg dis
closes the fact of the existence there of a
strong union sentiment. which is now finding
rapid development under the protection Of
the Federal flag. One writer says that sew
eral Of the city and county officers last elect
ed are unconditional Union men and as such
have been known, marked and prosecuted by
the rebels
Gen Burnside old s3,If army corps has be-
gun to arrive the Cincinnati. The entire corps
will be in Kentucky short y. Gen. Burnside
and staff lett Cincinnati on Monday bound
South. 1t is thought that an important move
ment is about to be made in his department.
New YORK, August IS
The papers are very dry Of news to-day
The Tribune's Washington dispatch denies
emphatically that there is any truth in the re-
ports of an important meeting Of distinguish
ed personages in Washington the coming
week. The same dispatch declares also that
there is not the slightest truth in the state
ment that news has been received from the
South that the leading rebels wish 20 come
back into the Union, provided terms are Of
iered them.
The HeraIds special Washington dispatch
states that the negroes used by the rebels as
soldiers are to be allowed S5 for each U. S.
musket, S25 for each u. s. horse, $50 for
each u S. negro soldier captured by them,
and $50 for each scalp of U. S. officer com
manding negro soldiers.
The same dispatch also says that suspi-
eiens of foul play connected with the burn
ing of the steamer Ruth on the Mississippi
are entertained The money for Gen. Grants
army, it is supposed, was not on board and
the boat was destroyed to conceal an enor-
nous robbery. The matter will be rigidly
Investigated.
The Trbune's army of the Potomac cor
respondence says, Col. Sawyer Of the lst VI.
cavalry has been appointed to the command
Of brigade in Gen. Klpatricks division.
Lees infantry are said to be all south of the
Rapidan, though his cavalry still scout be-
tween that nver and the upper Rappahsnnock.
Folks division has reinforced him from
Brsge's army, and an equal number have LEI
him for Charleston. There are no signs Q.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-08-21
NEw YORK, Aug. 10.


A dispatch from the llth Army Corps.
states that information hss been received OF
deaertions from command near that corps
to Mosbys guerrillas, for the rake OF plum
der.
A Norfolk letter says the camps there are
quite healthy, but diphtheria prevails some
what in the 18th New Hampshire. The
weather is intensely hot.
A New Orleans letter to the Herald says
the people Of Mobile are very despondent.-
They anticipate an attack, and it Is though,
that II that city should b. seriously threaten-
ed, it would surrender. Provisions are very
high. and they desire no more sick wound
cd prisoners may be sent there. as there are
no medicines nor means Of feeding them.
The squadron of Mobile 10 being largely in
creased.
Tho Mississippi riveris still free from geur-
rilas, but the Mobile papers say strong gsur-
riia parties are being again organized
to annoy boats and destroy navigation -
II this be carried out, there will not be
house lett within twenty miles Of either shore
Of the river. and every guerrilla caught will
be summar,ly hanged.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-08-21

An ACCOUNT OPENED Geo. B. Upton and
Son, Of Boston, do now and forever enter
their solemn protest against the British gov
eminent and people, on account of the pi-
ratieal performances OF the Anglo-rebel ship
Alabama, and have filed their demand for
reparation from Great Britain for u ship and
cargo destroyed by the Alabama. We un-
derstand tina, the State Department at Wash
inglon has charged over to England all the
damages done by rebel ships furnished By Brit
ish citizens
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-08-21

We have tried mountain and sea-shore, aud
learned that the only place where one can find
plenty Of room and comfort is at-home.
Saratoga and Newport are full; the mountain
houses are full; the sea side houses are
full; the vsy-sde houses are 'ull the rail-
road trains are full, and all are douby full
full Of gasping humans and grasping inhu-
msns,-full Of men, women, children, trunks,
bags, boxes, guns, f-hiny-rods, and, wofullest
Of all, mosquitoes. The Northern hives we're
never more industriously running to and fro,
never so eager 10 the search Of health and
pleasure. War seems only moderat- ex-
oii-nt to keep people con,euted for an hour
or two after the arrival Of the morning and
evening newspapers.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-08-21

The following are some OF the particulars
of the shooting Of Col. Cornyn by 1t. Col.
Bowen: The court martial had closed for
deiberaton over the evidence Of Col. Phil
lips, when Col. Bowen met Col. Cornyn in
the ante-room and said to him: l under
stand you intend to impeach my testimony.
Do you or do you not!' Col. Cornyn re-
Piled " do cir" Col Bowen said "You
cannot do it," Col. Cornyn answered
will do so 60 ava from me and let me
alone, at the same time striking Col. Bow
en- and knocking him over a table and Crap
pling with him,
After a scuflle. the two men were separat-
ed, and Col Cornyn putting his hand on his
revolver, Col. Bowen drew his and fred four
shots, which took effect. Col. Cornyn fell in
side of the door of the court room, and never
spoke after he was shot A commission will
be convened to learn the facts in the case
Gen. Dodge is still quite low, bu. improv-
ing No danger is spprehended from his
sickness,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-08-21

EVIL FOR GooD-About the frst OF May
last the ship George GrIswold was sent from
New York with cargo Of provisions con-
trbuted by our people 90 the starving popu-
latioa in the manufacturing districts in Eng
land. Thai was good. On the return voy-
age, the George Griswod wss captured by a
rebel priyateer, which had been furnished by
British people, and was lhen actually Brit
isb ship. That was returning evil for good.
1t seems that this priyateer WAS not transfer
red from her original character as British
ship, until fifteen days after the capture Of the
George Guswold. In law She was therefore
a British pirate.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-08-21
NEW YoRK. Avg. is.

New YORK, Aug. is
The Times Washington dispatch states
that Lees army is greatly demoralized and
that fight occurred near snickersville re-
Gently between several regiments Of Missis.
sippi and Texas troops and Stuart's cavalry.
The former had started for home when Sta
arts cavalry attacked them and compelled
them to return 1t is with difficulty that the
rebel army is kept together, and the noun
tains are filed with deserters.
An army letter to the Herald states that
according to the reports Of deserters there is
battalion Of armed men in the mountains, un-
der the command Of a Major, who has had
one or two fights with brigade of rebels,
who are endeavoring to force them into the
rebel service, which they have voluntarily
left, and to which they have no inclination to
return.
.rtrow other sources learn that citissns are
Banding together and krming themselves to
resist the conscription. Thus has the revo-
luton commenced which threatens az great q
damage to the Confederacy as eau be inflicted
by the army Of the Potomac.
private Of the 5th Maine regiment was
shot to-day at New Baltimore for desertiug.
lie had deserted three times once to the en-
emy, and nothing less than the extreme peu-
| atty Of the law could be inflicted. He was
young man and is said to be of highly res-
peetable family.
The Tribune's special from St. Paul, Min
nesota, Aug. l4th, says. three battles have
been fought with the Indians By Gen. Sibley.
A large number Of indians have been killed,
aud the remainder driven across the Missouri
river.
The Herald says three deserters from Rich
mond report that they have been working on
three iroD-clads, which have been launched
during the past two months. They we're
plated with iron rolled at Richmond, and it
was the intention to send them down to at
tack our feet in Hampton Roads.
The Tubune's Washington dispatch says
Generals Grant aud Banks have officially ad-
dressed the Post Office Department request
ing that all the mails for the Gulf Department
be sent by the Mississippi river.
The recent conference with the President
was not for political purposes.
Gen. Meade left for the army of the Po.
tomac this (rhursday) evening, after an in
teryew with the President and others.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-08-21
CHICAGO, Aug. Is.

The Tribune mas the following dispatch:
Peoua. Aug l4.-Last evening Provost
Marshal Westlake of the 9th district siii. 4.
detachment of cavalry, made a descent on
nest of some 200 Copperheads and deserters
in Isabel township, Fulton county, capturing
ten or dozen, and. as report says, killing
several. There is great excitement in that
section in consequence Of the affair, and it is
reported that the Copperheads are rushing to
arms, to drive the cavalry out Of the county.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-08-21

The statement hat there is to be meeting
of Republican politicians at Washington. to
consult with the Cabinet about conducting
the war. or terms of peace, is nonsensical.-
The President might as well turn over the
grocery caucus. Undoubtedly he chats with
every body on matters of State as occasion
offers, and draws out all sort Of opinions, but
we venture to say that be never calls caucus
for such purpose.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-08-21

A private letter dated Bdgeport Ala. Aug.
., states that Gen. Rosecrans' force reached
that place July 81, having proceeded by rail
from Cowan. through Anderson aud Steven
son, Ala, aud thence by march TO the point
Grst named. The rebels are located on an
island in the Tennessee river seven miles in
length, communication with the shore being
kept by drawbrdgo. There appears to be
a mutual agreement between the forces not
to fire at sach other as both parties obtain
water and ba,he in the river With perfect
freedom from restraint. Numbers OF rebel.
swan across the river. which is about 500
yards wide. giving themselves up voluntarily.
protesting TO be dissatisfied with rebel rule
and hoping tor permanent peace.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-08-21

Inf9Emation from the Army Of the Poto-
mac received tonight says there has been no
change in the positions of the two armies so
far as known, but there are some suspicious
that the rebels are about to attempt flank
movement on our left.
rumor has reached our army from the vi
cinity of Dumfries. that a large rebel force is
approaching this place, bat that is denied at
headquarters. However it may be, We are
ready to meet them in that quarter.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-08-21
THE rHIRTY.ElGHTH CONGRESS.

THE THIRTY EIGHTH CONGRESS.
The following named gentlemen are report
ed as members elect to the 3s,h Congress
from Kentucky:
/ Ludea Anderson, 8 Green Clay Smith,
Geo u. frtman, 7 Bfutus Clay,
q Henr, Glider WIN II Randall
4 A on Haiding, WIN. II. Wadswcfih.
Robert Mallory,
Messrs. Smith and Clay are claimed as
thorough supporters Of the Administration.
The remainder are called Conservatives by the
New York Herald which paper indeed reck-
ons them all as opponents Of the Admiuistra-
tion. Yeaman, Grid r, Harding, Mallory,
and Wadsworth were members Of the last
Congress, and we're generally inclined to vote
with the opposition when al issue could be
made With the Administration, though only
one Of them we think ever ranked himself in
the democratic party. Our expectation is
that coalition will be attempted between
members OF this class from the border States
and the Democrats Of the North, for the pur-
poses Of breaking down the Administration
and saving slavery so 1t behooves Vermont
to send three sound, loyal, stiff backed repre-
sentatives-as she will do. Our own three
may possibly save the House, though we
place more reliance upon the Senate than up
on the House, the probability being ths, the
balance Of power in the latter viii be in the
hands OF the Border State members. Mary
land and Delaware are yet to elect (the latter
to Gil vacancy,) and possibly North Caroli-
ma, Tennessee. aud Louisiana will knock at
the door for admission.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-08-21

NHIVANV' I'M NIhf T u
A special dispatch from st. Paul says the
reported death of Little Grow has received
positive confirmation by his son, who was cap
tured by a detachment of soldiers on the
29th ult.
Adyices from Gen. Sibley to the 22j ult.
have been received He had reached camp
where 600 lodges had been, but the Indians
had left. When he wrote he was on their
trail, four miles from the Mission Coteau. and
said be should follow them wherever they
might lead.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-08-21

Gov. Seymour Of New York has done all
that impudence could do to insult the Presi-
dent and postpone the draft, but the Presi-
dent has be m too much for the Governor
Whoever reads the correspondence will find
that the President was too shrewd for an in
suit and too firm for any dereliction OF duty.
The drsf. goes on, but it will 60 on legally
and fairly, as well as firmly.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-08-21


Dispatches wero received from Admiral
Dahlgren to-day. They are principally of a
business character and are not, therefore,
proper for publication.
From tho preparations made by myself and
Gen. Gilmore, as stated by these officers, the
prospect Of such in the pending attack on the
enemy's Notifications is in the highest degree
encouraging Their preparations are Of such
u character as TO admit of but little If any
doubt of triumphant result
A Diplomatic party set out this evening
on an excursion among the lakes and rivers OF
New York. The party consists OF the seere'
tary OF State, the Ministers Of Prussia, Near
sgua aud Spain, Lord Lyons, the British
Minister, tho Russian. French, Sweden Min
istors. aud several attaches OF the different le-
cations. The 6rst place they stop at will be
Sharon Springs.
Information has been received from the Ar
my of the Potomac, that early this morning
body Of rebel partizans came upon our sig
nal party on Water Mountain, three miles
north Of Warrenton, and captured three sig
nal officers and some small telescopes. All
the officers subsequently effected their escape.
Gen Meade is on brief visit to Washing
ton. Mai. Gen. Warren took temporary
command Of the 2nd army corps to-day.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-08-21

At town meeting in Thetford, Aug. lth,
the town voted to pay every man drafted un'
der the conscription act, and mustered into
service, either himself or by substitute, the
sum of fifty dollars; and fifty dollars yearly
in proportion for the time which said soldier
shall serve. to those drafted under the first
call of the President.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-08-21

The MUBDER AT WoRogsTER.-We have
learned, from States Attorney Heath, that
the jury Of inquest attributed the death of
Mrs. LOOMS to Carr, and also that Cars
flight was arrested at Greensboro. Carr is in
jail, and duplicates another.
~ - Loomis, brother+n-law Of the
young woman murdered in Worcester, has
been implicated and atrested.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-08-21

On Monday the 81 inst, Mr.. Asa Newton,
of Gaysville, while at work on the new meet
ing house, now building in that place, fell
from inside of the dome some thirty-six
feet, TO the lower floor, striking two sets Of
timbers while falling. He was very much
mutiiated and died on Thursday evening of
last week
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-08-21

Dan. L. c. Colburn, NJ. D., of Burlington,
has been appointed Assistant Surgeon OF the
Fifth Vermont Regiment. He leaves for the
regiment on Monday next
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-08-21

CHEAP NAB. b. Russell, SIS Wash
ington street, Boston, publishes H.H. Lloyds
county map Of the United States, and sells 1t
at very low price--eo cents per copy not
mounted and 8 ,25 mounted.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-08-21

Z hAl ! 10 !
Of the Loyal People OF Cabot against the in
PRODUCTION Of i0ld and poisonous animals.
WHEREAS, The New York Society for the
Diffusion Of Political knowledge, have es-
labished depot in this town. wherein they
have assembled a great variety Of their ven
omous reptiles, which they propose to let
loose upon the good people Of this town, and
already their tracks [trlils) are seen at nearly
every h1use-And whereas, we have still far
ther reason tc be alai med when these reptiles
are accompanied by tina, Fabulous Monster
Of a hundred eyes OF your village, in whose
company the Patriot is disgraced
And Wveas. Our Town Clerks Office Is
used for such depot for said Reptiles and
Monster thus endangering our Public Ar
chives and our beloved town clerk TO poison
Gus Infection, who by the way is trying hard
to be good loyal Union man. and only last
week attended Union Convention in Mont
peier
Therefore, we do most soemnly and earn
estly protest against toe use Of our town
clerks office for any such purpose.
We also protest against said society send
ing out from said depot, by their agent, to
whom their bite seems harmless any of their
poisonous collection, to deyour or endanger
the loyalty, the persons. or property OF the
citizens. MANY Loyal VorERs.
Cabot, Aug 7.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-08-21

A son Of Mr.. A. L. Papneau, foreman in
the Burlington Free Press Office, II years OF
age, was drowned Wednesday morning near
the Railroad bridge over the Winooski River.
His body has been recovered
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-08-21

here was said to be so drunk as to forget
Gen. Prices force altogether. He is said to
have died Of delirium tremens. His death
devolves the command Of the troops in Ar
kansas upon Gen. Price.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-08-21

he report that Gen. Gillmore's dispatches
anticipate an immediate result at Charleston
Is ialse. The Government is putting forth
great et1rts to supply him with ammunition
and reintorcements. 1t is believed that
portion OF the army Of the Potomac is to be
sent to Charleston forthwith
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-08-21

Capt NJ. NJ. Young OF the 7th Regiment,
was the recipient of an elegant dress-sword,
presented by his Company, guy at Barraneas.
Fla, July 10Th.