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The New York herald., 1863-03-02

A TTENTIoN, i5 SEVENTH AvENuB.-LADIEs AND
IA gentlemen VIII be astun unished 20 the pr es r. HAIR
RlS pays for cast Clothing Carpets and Furn tare We
faer ourselves ~ beng pronounced By the public pay
We garau,ee 70 pay the following prcssfor six Dresses
Call address " HARRIS, I56 seventh avenue bet
Twentieth and Twenty Ladies attended by Mr..
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The New York herald., 1863-03-02

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Ia Philadelphia. TO JOHN q. DALE Ill Walnut street. or
~ the comrany's Offices.
JOHN @. DALE Agent Is Broadway, New York.
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THE HIGHEST PRICE PAID FOR CAST orr CLorH
ing Carpets, &c CAL on or address 70 s6o Seventh
avenue neween Thirty ihird snd Thirty fourth streets
N. B.-LAdies attended W hrA y u sTRAUs
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-04-10
FROM TENNESSEE.

CHICAGO, April 2.
A special dispatch from Cairo the I'd, says
yesterday evenings Memphis Bulletin, states
that the guerrillas who attacked train near
Moscow were severely punished. Captain
Loomis with about 100 men came up with
and attacked them on Monday.
Two guerrillas we're killed, six wounded
aud twenty captured. Among the latter,
their leader. On their return our troops
stopped to rest, where they we're attacked by
a rebel force said to be 500 strong. des-
perate hand to hand contest ensued. Thirty
five rebels were killed and large number
wounded and taken prisoners. Our loss was
six killed and thirty-iour wounded. The
rebels were completely repulsed.
Dispatches from Murfreesboro' give an ac-
count of a brilliant skirmsh on the lst inst.
An expedition under Brig. Gen. Hazen, and
Col. Edwards started for Woodbury. to at
tempt to capture the rebel force at point, 100
men of the 4th Ohio cavalry accompanied 1t.
The infantry surrounded the rebel camp,
but the cavalry dashed in so vigorously that
the rebels were dispersed and fed over the
hills.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-04-10
A PROCLAMATION

BY THE PRESIDENT on THE UNITED STATES.
Whereas the Senate Of the United States devouty
cognizng the authority aud just government Of
Almighty God in all the affairs Of men and naous has
by resolution requested the President to designate and
set apart day ior National prayer and humiliation
Aud whereas it is the duty Of nations, well as Of
men, 70 own their dependence upon the oTerrulng pow
Of God to confess their sins and transgresons in
humble sorrow, yet with assured hope that genuine
peEance will lead to mercy and pardon. and to
nze the sublime truths announced in the Holy Scrip
ues and by all history. that those nations only
are blessed whose God is the Lord
Aud, insOmuch know that by His divine law,
nations like individuals subjected 10 punishment
and chassements in this world, may not justly fear
that the awful calamity Of civil which desoates
the land may be but punishment inflicted upon US for
our Pesumptuous sins to the needu end OF our nation
al reformation \ whole peoplel We have been the
recipients Of the choicest boun,es OF Heaven Wehave
been preserved these many years in peace and prosper
ity We have grown in numbers, wealth and power as
no other nation has grown. But we have forgotten
the gracious hand which preserved In peace, and null
tipied aud enriched and strengthened u.s. and have
vainy imagned in the deceitfnness Of hearts, that
all these blessings produced by superior wis
dom and virtue uf intoxicated with unbroken
success have become tno Insufficient TO feel the
necessity Of redeeming aud preserving grace proud
to pray 10 the God that made US
Il behooyes then, to humble ourselves before the
offended Power TO confess national sins and TO pray
for olemency and brgmess.
Now, therefore, in compliance with the request, and
fully oUnourrng in the views Of the senate do by this
my proclamation designate and set apart THURSDAY
the 3Oth day Of April, 1868, Gay OF national humi
And do hereby all the people to abstain from
Their ordinary secular pursuits and 10 unite al their
eTa places ofpuhc worship and their respective homes,
in keeping the day holy 10 the Lord and devoted the
humble discharge Of the religious duties proper that
solemn occasion.
All this being done in sincerity and truth let then
rest humb in the hope authorized by the Divine teach
ing that the united cry Of the Nation wilt be heard
High and Anwered with blessings, no less than the
pardon Of national sins and the restoration OF d.
vded and suffering country to its former happy con
don Of unity and peace.
In witness whereof have hereunto set my hand, and
caused the seal ofth United States TO be affixed.
Done at the City Of Washington this thirtieth day
OF March, in the year Of our Lord thous-
r. and eight bundled and sixty three, aud OF tho
Us independence Of the United States the eighty
seventy. ABRAHAM LINCOLN
BY the President,
WILLIAM II SEWARD. Secretary OF State
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-04-10
THE UNION SCHOOL.

The whole expense Of the school, as re-
ported by the Prudential Committee, amount
ed to S2s6335, Of which sum S24lO,35 was
expended for instruction, and the balance,
s453,OO, for fuel, insurance and incidental
expenses. The Treasurer has received the
public money, which amounted to SS5l,75,
and from the Washington County Grammar
School $500 leaving Sl66l 60 to be pro-
vided for by tax.
The subject Of increasing the average at
tendance Of scholars came before the annual
district meeting and we take occasion 10 refer
to it now, in order to stimulate parents, and
others having the charge Of children, to more
care in regard to the prompt and constant at
tendance on the schools.
1t appears from the report Of the Clerk
that there are some $50 scholars liable to share
in the public money in Union district, while
the average daily attendance for the past year
has been only about 800.
The portion of public money divided on the
scholar s computed on the daily attendance
]
length Of time that the school is kept. The
schools out of the village are kept open a
much shorter time, and the daily attendance
compared with the number Of scholars is lar
ger than in Union district giving them an un-
equal amount of public money compared with
the expenses of their schools.
II the public money however, was the only
loss to the district growing out Of absence
/ from school, It could be borne without se-
rious complaint, for we have the satisfaction
to know that in this regard, others are bene-
| fitted By our loss.
Considerable of this deficiency of atten-
dance is caused by the absence of half day
or day at time, of those who pretend to
be constant attendants on the school, the re-
petition of these short absences makes in the
aggregate for the year quite an item, and in
these cases not only the particular scholars
who are absent suffer loss, but every class to
which they belong suffers with them 1t is a
draw back upon every class to which they be-
long, for the classes must necessarily go along
together, and the unnecessary time spent by
the teacher in drilling backward scholar is
loss to the whole school. In all examina-
tions, the best scholars have been found
amongst those in constant attendance, apd the
poorest amongst the absentees. 1t is hoped
that parents will consider this matter and for
the cake of their own children and the gener-
al prosperity of the school, will suffer no ABB
sences except in cases Of absolute necessity
The district voted at their meeting We'd
nesday evening, that no scholar should be ad-
mittcd to the building after the appointed
time for opening the school in the morning
and afternoon, unless by order of the com
mittee. Tardiness cannot be tolerated unless
it be to the great detriment OF the School
In connection with these reforms that are de-
sired, we are pleased to add that the school
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-04-10
WAR IN KENTUCKY.

LOUISVILLE, KY, April |.
To Maj Gen. Haiieck
The following dispatch is from Gen. Gil
more, giving details of his successful attack
upon the enemy in Central Kentucky:
Somerset, March 3lst. l attacked the enc
my yesterday in strong position near the
town, and fought him five hours, driving him
from one position to another. Finally,
stormed his position and drove him in confu-
sion towards the river. His loss is over 800
in killed, wounded and prisoners. The enc
my outnumbered us two to one, and we're
commanded by Pegram. Night stopped the
pursuit. We captured two stand Of colors.
Our loss in killed, wounded and missing will
not exceed thirty. GILMORE, Br. Gen.
The entire rebel force has been driven out
of Central Kentucky, and much of their plum
der recaptured.
| have at this moment received second
dispatch from Gen. Gilmore, dated this mora
ing from Slaglers's Ferry, on the Cumberland
river, as follows:
81 understated the enemy's force in my first
report They were over 2600 strong. Dur
ing the night the troops recrossed the Cum
berland in three places. We have retaken
between 800 and 400 cattle.
Perham's loss will not fall short Of 500
men.
GILMORE, Brig. Gen."
A letter to the Cincinnati Gazette gives
some particulars of the recent fight near
Somerset, Ky. The rebels were overtaken
four miles north of Somerset. Gen. Carter
in command Of 500 mounted men had reached
Buck Creek when Gen. Gilmore with his body
guard and 9th Ohio cavalry reached him, in
creasing our force to 1900 Skirmishing then
commenced at Buttons Hill, II miles from
Somerset. The rebels took up a strong posi-
ton and planted batteries.
At about noon an artillery fight began and
lasted about an hour and a half we dismount-
ing three of the rebel guns. The wings were
then ordered to advance. Wolford on the
right did 80 and was wounded. Runklo, with
he 44th and 45th Ohio regiments on the left,
charged up the hill under CALLING fire and
hurled his column on the enemy. At the
same time Wolford and Col. Garrard. on the
right and centre, charged. The rebels broke
in disorder and fed to their horses under COW
er of the woods, and pushed on through
Somerset in great disorder. A body of Ash
by's and SCOTS cavalry was then discovered
Aanking our position; but after a sharp skirm-
ish they we're routed, with loss Of sixty
prisoners.
The rebels made another stand three miles
south Of Somerset and were again routed
Night coming on put an end to the conflict
The rebels crossed the river in great confusion.
More than one hundred Of them we're drown
ed
A rebel surgeon after the fight, under a flag
of truce, was searching for Pegram.
Gen. Burnside and staff are now at Lex
ington.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-04-10
For the watchman
U. S. ARMY GENERAL HOSPITAL,
BURLINGTON.
RruI.tNorov W M,

BuRLINoroN. VT, March So
DEAR Journal IL send you the Hospital
Report OF those who have just been sent
from Washington here. The publishing Of
It may enable friends to know the address
Of their Gown kindred"
This Hospital is model Of nes,neu and
comfort. DR.. Thayer, whose large body is
hardly large enough for his big heart, has
been the " father Of all sick and wounded
Vermont soldiers" as heard one remark the
other day, and you may be sure he will see
that all are well provided for here. DR.. Cur
It's, who has the immediate charge, will see
that his orders are faithfully carried out. l
am told that DIR. Curtis joins his regiment in
few days.
There is nothing going on here worthy OF
mention now--only the fall in copperhead
stock" This keeps on daily, and we know
Of but few, and those are ashamed they ever
spoke so openly for submission to the reb-
els" Yours hastily, TRAxus.
pRRsoNs ADutTrFp MABCu 81 1Qg9
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-04-10
FROM THE MISSISSIPPI.

IhlLADEifhlAt hptlt l.
A dispatch to the Cincinnati Bulletin says
the news from Vcksburg has an unfavorable
aspect. Dispatches state the expedition thro'
Steel's and the Black Bayous into the Upper
Yazoo is a failure Admiral Porter succeeded
in getting through both bayous with the gun
boats and proceeded twenty-five or thirty miles
further into Deer and Rolling forks, when he
encountered small force Of rebels, who 40
annoyed him with sharp shooters, and OBJ
stfuctons in the channels, that further prog
ress was impossible without the cooperation
of infantry, which came up next day. The
enemy had in the meantime put trees into the
stream, rendering it impossible. They an
noyed the gunboats otherwise, and seemed to
be gathering in considerable force. Rein
foroements of infantry were marched to their
assistance on Monday, and on coming up to
the beleagurod boats they found the latter
completely hemmed in By distractions in front
and rear.
Skirmishing continued all day when the
rebels being reinforced the gunboau were
Withdrawn and the whole force embarked on
transports near the head Of Black Bayou for
their return to Orange. The federal loss was
10 or II killed.
Vicksburg letter announces the seizure
of $500 bales OF cotton, some forty miles from
Lake Providence, by our forces. Every bale
was marked &C. S. A."
Passengers who have arrived at Cairo state
that the late movement on Haines' Bluff was
a failure. The fleet ans transports have re-
turned to Young's Point.
A Vioksburg dispatch says the rebels have
planted heavy guns opposite the canal.
Gen. Grant has succeeded in placing bat.
tery of s4.pound PARROTS beyond the levee,
in position to easily reach VicAsburg. and
was about to commence bombarument.
ST. Louis, April 4.
The Democrat Of this city has a special dis
patch from Cairo, which says advices from
Young's Point on Tuesday night state that
the rebels have withdrawn large part Of
their forces from the front to the rear Of Vicks-
burg, anticipating that the federals will at
tack them via Yazoo Pass or Haines' Bluff.
Yazoo City and Greenwood have also been
strengthened by the rebels, who have moved
their heavy guns from the river front to the
rear of Vicksburg and substituted Quakers in
their place.
During a very high wind on Monday night
the rebel gunboat Vicksburg broke from her
moorings, foated down the stream and was
captured by Farragut's vessel.
Unless something is speedily accomplished
by the Yazoo pass Expedition, it is presumed
that it will be abandoned.
Shelling from the nearest battery command
ing the rebel works at the foot of the canal
commenced on Wednesday night.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-04-10
VERMONT ITEMS.

l.. ID. w. Stone, who was formerly clerk
at Bellows Falls, was recently detected, in a
nice little smuggling game from Canada to
North Hampton, Mass, his stock in trade
consisting of Liquors and dry goods comput-
cd to be worth 81, 200. On being put in the
cars, the goods were surrounded with shin
giles, on which there was no duty. But the
keen eyes Of the officials got sight of the
subterfuge. and the result was thel seizure of
the entire lot. Had stone succeeded in snug
Cling them through it would have netted him
the snug profit of 2000 dollars as it was it
netted him the total loss Of his 81, 500 invest
ed.
The morning freight train on the Central
railroad ran off the track on the bridge
across the Winooski, north OF the village,
Thursday morning. The engine went safely
over, but one car jumped from the bridge,
and striking on the bank, rolled down on the
ice in the river, and onother ran off the track,
but not off the bridge. The accident was
caused by the breaking of one Of the car
wheels. No person injured; The damage
will be Immediately repaired.
Dorman Bridgman, hotel keeper at South
Hardwick, engaged in the unlawful and nefa-
rious traffic Of dealing out damnation by the
pint and single glass to both old aud young OF
his vicinity, was brought before justice Cyrus
Underwood at East Hardwick on Tuesday OF
this week, aud pleading guilty to ten offences
was fined 500 and costs, and LEFT with many
fair promises for the future.
Chase Avery, who was arrested at St.
Johnsbury some two weeks ago for attempt
ing to steal horse at Haverhill, and another
one Of Mr. Remick of the Passumpsic House
was arraigned for theft, and had an examina-
ton before justice Chadwick on Tuesday OF
this week, and was bound up for appearance
at the county court. For want Of bail he was
remanded to Jail.
On complaint signed by nearly all the la
dies of Stevens Village, BARNETT the State s
Attorney caused VIM. Gleason of Barnet to
be arraigned before justice Carbee, aud being
convicted of eighteen offences for selling Ii
quor, was fined $3.50 dollars and costs.
Col. G. H. Joyce, formerly of Northfeld,
has formed partnership in the law business
with G.. G.. Dewey, Esq, of Rutland, this
State, and has moved to Rutland to resume
the practice Of the profession.
The dwelling house and barn belonging to
Rufus II. Hyde, of Chelsea, situated in South
Royalton, were destroyed by FIRE on Sunday
morning. March 30. Insured for $500 in
the Farmers Mutual.
Lorenzo d. Kibling, Of South Straford,
sold 100 sheep f.om his flock, on the 22d
ult,, for $3.50. He has more left and better
ones too
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-04-10

Us in prosperous condition. The public
money has constantly increased, being the
present year about s65 more than in 1851.
The amount received for tuition from scholars
out Of the district is larger this than any pre-
vious year, and the expenses Of the school
are less than any former year. The tax voted
is the same as last year. but il the list upon
which it is made up is equal to the present
grand list, it is hoped the amount raised will
cover some Of the expense Of the next years
school
The next quarter commences on Monday
the goth Of April, inst, and we will repeat
what has before appeared in our columns,
that no school affords better advantages for
thorough and sound education than the Mont
pelier Union, in connection with the Wash
ington County Grammar School
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-04-10

E1' Austin ID. Arms Of Quartermaster
P. P. Pitkin's Department of the Army Of
the Potomac was in town to-day. He is
making brief visit to his home, and brings
very favorable report of the condition Of
that army, representing them to be in good
fighting trim, and ready for any move, how
ever hazardous. The army has been thor
oughly reorgsnized, and are impatently
waiting the auspicious movement when their
esteemed commander shall say :--"Come on
boys" then they will sdh on to "vctory'
regardless of croakers in the rear, or rebels
in front
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-04-10

General Sumner when young man was a
stage driver among the Berkshire Mass
hills. and this is how he happened to get into
the army At time in winter when the
roads we're dangerous, going down steep hill,
the stage slowed and turned over, but the
horses kept on. One Of the passengers push
ed out OF the door on the upper side of the
coach and climbed upon the box and attempt
cd to take the reins from Summers hands
"You let the reins alone or I'll throw you
off, said the driver, with determination
The passenger wisely abandoned his attempt
at interference, aud Sumner guided tho team
firmly till it was safe to stop them, dragging
the overturned coach along, and so saved pas-
sengers and team. The passenger who at
tempted to take the reins was Gen. Worth.
He was so impressed with young Summers
sterling qualities that he cultivated his ac-
quaintance and induced him to join the army,
aud the cool and determined driver made an
intorpid commander.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-04-10
WEDNESDAY,. April /, 1868

Union Meeting in Washington.
Very imposing meetings we're held last
evening, under the direction of the City Gov
eminent, in the halls Of the Senate and House
of Representatives. The spacious halls and
galleries were crowded to their utmost capac-
ity and multitude failed of getting in. The
President and Cabinet attended The reso-
lutions and speeches were thoroughly loyal
and excellent. Admiral Foote, Mayor Wal
laoh, Judge Carter, Green Adams of KY,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-04-10
SOCIAL INTERVIEW AT CAPTAIN
WILDER'S.

AT a very ltIge gathering Of Ladies and
Gentlemen of Waitsfeld, and vicinity, on the
Eve. Of the lst inst, convened at the house
Of Captain Wilder, Of Co. B, 18th Vermont
Regiment, to extend to him friendly greet
ing, during his short visit to his family, the
following Resolutions were unanimously
adopted, with directions that copy be fur
nished to the public Press, with request
for their publication:
Resolocd. That the war in which our Nation is now
involved Is neither President Lncolns war, for
the negroes for conquest for glory party but oi
penpe for the reunion Of the States, the esta bh
mcnt Of Peace. aud for the life and pCrpetuity Of free
Government, and that We have ever abiding filth in
the ultimate triumph Of cause That this ehd
rely upon the prayers Of the faithful aud the bayoues Of
the brave
Resolred, That those persons among us who are en-
gagged IN throwing obstacles in the way Of the
piishment VI this desirable object, and crying
Peace Peace at any price," thereby prolongng the
war and multiplying the dangers and trials Of our brave
soldiers richly deserving the appeatiOn Of "copper"
head aud traitor and less entitled % compassion
than rebels themselves
ReSoiUed, That highly appreciate the patriotism
OF all our brave soldiers, aud especially Of Capt Wilder,
our fellow townsman, and those under his immediate
command exhibited in their ready response the call
Of their country in her hour of trial that hear with
the yee est satisfaction, that amidst the duties Of the
camp, they maintain the dgnity Of men, and we
give an unfegued assurance that in their absence from
they remembered with heartfelt sympathy and in
terest and shall not be forgottenha their
our sorrows, their joys and that pleased in
having this opportunity express these kndest
CARDS
Resolued That copy Of these Resolutions be trans
mtted, through Capt Wilder. TO his company.
HIRAM JONES, Chairman.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-04-10

Acting Commissioner Estee, of the Inter
nal Revenue Department announces that the
Bonds OF Executors, Administrators and
Guardians, to Probate Courts, require q
stamp duty of fifty cents. He also states
that the Decree of Court to residency
Legatee, under the form Of will, is exemp
from sueh duty.