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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-07-31
COMMON SCHOOL CELEBRATION IN
CABOT.


On the 18th Of July, agreeable to previous
notice the schools all met at the village school
house A procession WAS formed under the
direction OF chief marshal Cook and his as
sisants Each school carried banner upon
which we noticed some very appropriate mot
toes, as knowledge, the strength Of our
Union;' Long live America, but high
oboye them all hoated the stars and stripes
over district NJ. S. The procession proceed
ed 20 the methodist church. The clergy all
being absent the exercises were opened by
prayers offered by vice president Carpenter
After a brief speech by the superintendent j.
= Iamson, ESQ, exercises from the different
schools were listened to, such as deolama-
tions, singing, &c. The forenoon programme
being finished, the procession again formed
aud marched to the village hall where tables
were spread loaded with such things as
strengthen the outer man. Ample justice be-
ing done 20 this short recess was had. All
again repaired to the church, where, after
singing, the audience listened TO a very inter-
ostiug and able address by C. II Heath, Esq.
Suffice it TO say that it was characterized by
hi, usual happy and good natured styly, keep
ing bis audience all the while in happy
mood After this, declamations, Rotations
in geography, arithmetic, &c, were listened
20. Especially must we mention poe'ical
description OF Vermont, recited by two young
misses, which was happily received by the
audience. To these young misses, would we
give great credit for committing the poem so
perfectly After parting song by Assistant
Moss the superintendent returned the thanks
OF the teacher and himself for the large at
tendance and the good order that had been
preserved. The audience then dispersed
feeling the day had been pro6tably passed
Great credit is due the superintendent for his
effort in getting the schools together as well
as his untiring efforts for The best welfare Of
the schools renerslly - Caie6oujan.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-07-31
euatrbman Y state 1ourual.
BY E.P. WALTON.
MONTPELIER, JULY 81. 1863.
THIRTEENTH VERMONT REGIMENT

THIRTEENTH VERMONT REGIMENT
Col. Randall with several of his staff and
field officers, who belong in this vicinity, ar
rived at Montpelier on Thursday evening,
and were welcomed home by dense throng
Of people, who assembled in front Of the Pa
vilion. Col. Randall was called out, and in
brief but fitting terms thanked the people for
the general outburst Of good feeling toward
himself and the brave men whom it was his
honor to command Healso thanked the citi-
zens forthe enerous and hospitable arrange
ments which had been made for the reception
ofhis men, and deeply regretted that their du-
ties had been such as to make it impossible
for them to fulfill their part Of the pro-
gramme.
Lieut. Albert Clarke was next called, and
made one Of his short, Characteristic and pa
triotic speeches lie alluded in terms Of the
highest praise to the conduct of their gallant
Colonel in the battle Of Gettysburg, and Of
the unAinching valor with which the Green
Mountain Boys faced CALLING fire from rebel
batteries for sixteen hours, and then in a des-
perate charge upon the enemy routed them
and retook guns which had been lost By old
troops. He closed with an appeal for the
cause Of the Union, and expressed great con-
idence in its sure. complete aud speedy tri-
umph. His remarks we're frequently inter-
rupted by cheers for the heroes of Gettysburg,
their brave officers and the Union.
Thus has the l8th Regiment, after a short
but noble service 20 their state and country,
passed 20 their homes A record on history
is left for them which will be handed down
to coming generations with pride, and be
crowned with the blessings Of Heaven.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-07-31

"Jusr LIKE THEN We learn from Mr..
Geo A. Ainsworth Of Wilhamstown, Agent
Of the United States Christian Commission,
that the people Of that town have, within a
few days. donated to the Christian Commits
sion for the benefit OF sieh and wounded sol
diers,-sixty-seve bottles, cans and jars Of
preserved fruits wines, jellies, &c, while the
Sabbath School Of the Congregational Socio-
ty has sent moro than 275 volumes of good
reading matter through the same channel to
the soldiers And it is hoped that the half
Of Z" the contribution" have not yet been
sent
We would say to every town go and do
likewise. Much very much, can in this way
be done to alleviate the suferings Of the brave
men who are battling for God and the right.
ANY dona.ions of hospital stores, &c, -
may be sent TO l.. p. Rowland, Jr., No. 5,
fremont Temple, Boston, Mass. Preserved
fruits should be thoroughly cooked, carefully
corked and sealed, and packed in dry saw
dust, never putting more than "a large bot
ties or jars in one box. Donations of money
may be sont TO Charles Diamond, Esq, No.
4, Court Street, Boston. Mass. Amy iufor-
nation with regard to Christian Commission,
may be obtained from him, or Of Mr.. Aims
worth Of Wiliamstown.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-07-31
FROM OHARLESTON.

The Herald says United States steamer
Circassian which arrived at Fortress Monroe
on the 2lst, from Charleston and Whining
ton left the former place on the 18th. A gem
eral engagement was just commencing as she
left. Gen. Gilmore had erected masked
battery in the woods, quite near Fort Wag-
ner, and expresses no doubt that the attack
by himself and Admiral Dahlgren would prove
successful.
As the early shadows disappeared the at
tack began and perfect shower of shot and
shell was poured into Fort Wagner.
The Circassians's orders were imperative
and she could not stay to see the termination
Of that days lighting.
NV YORK, July 26.
We are Indebted to the Herald for the fol-
lowing account of operations near Charleston
received by the Arago.
ON the l9th, tho rebels attempted to drive
our forces from James Island. The attack
was sudden and unexpected but Gen. Terry
met and repulsed them with great slaughter
The gunboat pawnoe, which supported the
left flank, grounded, and rcbol battery open
ed upon her, firing about dt'y shots, thirty
nine of which hit her. She subsequently
hoatod off, and opened upon the rebels, put
ting them to flight -. lui6lrf
Our casualties were small, and the rebels
were taught lesson they will not soon for
get The bombardment Of TT, Wagner was
renewed on the morning of the 22nd, the
iTon-Gads cp-0peratlng with our army, t)hr-
ing the day Fort Wsgpor was slleneed ioI
some time and tho colQrs shet awayuu New
union batteries ware opened upon tho rebels
doing great execution, ,iidaN 1.I lra "a
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-07-31

The city of New York will have to pay for
the property destroyed blythe mob OF course
by tax. When the people come to pay the
tax, it ia to be hoped they will learn that
copperheadism is expensive, l...
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-07-31

Much had been said by dcscricts about the
food they had while within the fort. Their
worst statements proved correct. had the
pleasure Of lunching with several staff officers
upon hard tack and mule meat One Of the
staff said the men had to fall back upon peas,
mues, and sour molasscs. The general opin-
ion is that Gardiner is good fighter, but a
poor provider for his men
In speaking Of the fight on the 27ih an Of
foer said that when the attack was made 80
vigorously on Weitzel's front,thoy all thought
that their game was up. But observing no
similar movement along other parts of our
line, they moved up eleven pieces Of artillery
and two large battalions OF their best troops,
that they were able to offer efeetual resist
ance in that quarter. These moremeuts we're
seen by our men at the time.
After the ceremony was over, Gen. Welt
zel was presented with fine chestnut stallion
by rebel officer who was formerly his pupil
at West Point The General had several
classmates and pupils among the officers Of
the garrison, and they all seemed glad To re-
yive the days long gone by when they en-
ioyed that union of hearts and haads which
a strange ianaticism has now setered And
not only be wecn few tlassn ,eos. bss be-
render. there was a constant interchange OF
good feeling Perhaps they have crossed
bayonets for the last time. That is no, eer-
tain. But no fears for the future seemed to
trouble these heroes Of many battles as they
talked Of the scenes in which they had borne
paft. Ere this day closed, many hearts
we're knit together in friendly bonds, which a
few hours before were severed by the deepest
enmity.
CONVENTION OF THE 2D DISTRICT
The District Convention met at White
River Junction, on Tuesday afternoon, and
was called 20 order by Col. Asa Wentworth
Chairman Of the Committee, and at the sug-
gestiOn of the Committee the Convention was
permanently organzod by the election of the
following offcers:-
President Gen. John W. Phelps Of Wind.
ham County.
Presidents, Hon. d. L. Lyman, OF
Windsor, Hon. WIN. Hebard, ofOrange, and
j. X. Colby of Caledonia
Secretaries A. ~ Swain, Of Windham
County, and George c. Chemberlin, of Or
anEe County.
Gen Phelps, 'on assuming the duties Of the
chair briefly thanked the Convention for the
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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-07-31

Detaehmcnts oof troops FROM the aFm0 OF
tho PotonRc have arrived TO take charge of
drafted men in the northern and eastern
States Their principal duty will be to catch
runaways. They go to Vermont. CoRnecti-
cut, asc. f.t .tI tssa ni Iasul
The city RENAME quiet. although we bear
of what the rioters are going to do, their
threats have little weight. Nearly $4,000
have been collected for families Of Policsmen.
Firemen and soldiers injured or killed in tho
riot rr .flI'V rf- ....H ..I.I.s 81
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-07-31

Itis stated in high quarters that the inter
cepted despatch from JeF. Davis to Gen. Lee
ordered the latter to retreat for the reason
that troops could not be rallied in Virginia to
defend Richmond.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-07-31

.He Ivarandghaml is our style Chattanooga
Rebel. 'I
The Rebel doubtless means, just like one
of his slaves, Vail. was instructed to tell a
rebel story to the coPpcrhcads, and he has
done IT,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-07-31
FROM WASHINGTON AND VICINIT,

r. NOM w 40 HINu 4 wv dND lIOiAII I.
Washington special dispatch states that
Gen. Grant is to be appointed a Major Cen
eral in the regular army. in place of Gen.
Wool, r. tired.
The Washington Star says Lee is aiming
for junction with Bragg and Johnston, then
to attack Rosezrans' with the prospect in
case Of defeat of crossing the Mississippi
river into Texas and Mexico.
The Washington Daily News says il is
rumored that portion Of Lees army has re-
crossed the Potomac into Maryland.
Rebel cavalry have appeared at Langley
near Chain Bridge.
The Trbune's Washingto dispatch says
the War Department is pushing the organiza-
tion Of black troops vigorously,
The successes of our forces West have given
fresh impetus to eDlistments among the
blacks, and by autumn it estimated that at
least 90, 600 negroes will be in arms in the
Valley of the Mississippi.
The recent expedition of Admiral Lee up
the James river was not intended to attack
/ Fort Darling or any other place. 1t was
simply a roconnoisanee.
The Posts Washington dispatch says it is
definitely aseertained that Lees army is At or
near Winchester. lie has made no general
advance down the valley. '9d
/ Gen. Wadsworth's resignation will not, it
is said, be accepted, but that owing toi the
number of General officers in the first corps
/ he will be transferred to some other COM
maud. utarIat lH2
An official order fixes the total mohthlypay
of a Provost Marshal at ,83. s1iaam
The government has decided on active
measures regarding the fitting out Of rebel
iron-clad privateers in England. The author
i,ics are urged TO issue letters of msrqaeend
reprisal IN view Of the increase Of the pnya-
.teers. aiin9 'hi .a"'ta' -li@YH' fno
Ian3 'a 111s1h rd WhsHTNGroN, July a9.
1 The National Republican Of this afternoon
states tha, positive Information has been re-
ceiyed here that Lee has been delaying on the
I upper Potomac To enable him to get Away
I safely with the plumber he had COLLECTED IN
2 Maryland aud Pennsylvania, and boeausghis
forces have been gathering the new crop Of
/ grain in the shenandoah Valley. l3ph
Z heis now moving toward kchmond With
Immense trains Of supplies, the uecgssIsy OF
! procuring which was increased by The f9h Of
Vieksbufg and'Port Hudson, and is noaa in
tendGed by the cutting of tho tennessee and
Virginia railroad, which was great 'usodAum
for procuring supplies for l'ee's army pdi
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-07-31

Among the deaths of soldiers at the Naval
Hospital in Portsmouth, Va, we find the
name of A. il. Jones, Sd Vermont, August Z.
Year not stated--prooably 1862. This list
comprises those who were buried in the Gem
etery attached to the hospital.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-07-31

l-5'' The reception for such companies of
the 18th Regiment as made IL in their way to
leave the cars at this place, did not come off
in consequence Of their not all being able to
arrive at the same time and the eagerness
with which the boys sought to reach home.
Ample arrangements had been made, and had
they come At the advertised hour, a large
crowd would have been assembled to wei
como them We believe however, that we
can in safety promise that after few days Of
recreation and rest, an opportunity will be
given such as can make it convenient to meet
at Montpelier and have a good time.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-07-31

A Cincinnati letter to the New York Post
reports some of the doings Of Morgan's mon
in Ohio. About six miles east of Camp Dem
nison the rebels entered the residence of a
poor widow woman, asking her for food and
coffee She told them she had but little in
the house. but she would cook it for them if
Ithey would only promise to respect her PER-
son and her property This they agreed u
do, and placed guard around the house, al
lowing no one to enter. Aftor having finish
ed their meal they paid her $40 ia gIeenbacks,
with which currency they seemed to be'woll
supplied. Near New Boston a man Oame out
from house, greeted Morgan's band as friends,
and eheered for VelIandgham. This man
was asked by Duke il he had any horscs-
Replying in the affirmative, he was takon
/ prisoner, his horses were cunfsca,od, and he
was told that ne was sympathizer with the
South, which be stoutly donied, but 10 no
purpose, they taking him and mis- horse along
with them. l'a- foHHilb hrH uuNt
Mayor Opdike offers reward Of $500 for
the apprehension and conviction Of any rioter
who committed murder or arson during the
! late riots. F
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-07-31
THE LIMITS OF PATRIOTIC CRITI-
CISM

From Governor Mortons Proclamation to
the people Of Indiana:
The criticism of one who is friendly to the
Government. and who is anxious that it shall
succeed and be preserved, and who points out
its errors in order that they may be corrected,
is wholly different from that denunciation
which seeks to bring the Government into
contempt aud render il odious to the people,
thereby withdrawing from it it's life, when
struggling in battle with a powerful enemy.
The one can never be mistaken for the other.
1t must be borne in mind that the exercise OF
the painest rights and privileges may be
greatly modified by surrounding circumstau-
ces that what may be proper or innocent
and harmless at one time may be dangerous
and criminal at another
70 advocate tho right Of secession and re-
belion, or the dissolution Of our Oovgnmcnt,
might be harmless enough in time OF pro-
/ found peace, but when the country is engaged
/ in a desperate civil war, which is consuming
/ the best blood and treasure of the nation, and
/ the misfortune Of arms might within few
| days bring the enemy upon the soil of oul
| State, will it be contented that the privileges
Of free speech gives the right to advocate III,
| rebellion, resistance to our own Government
or the abandonment Of it to its enemies =
That which is idle talk in the time of peace
may become "aid and comfort to the enemy,
and punishable by the laws Of the land wher
the enemy is at our doors.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-07-31

.n1o. 9TH- FRkEEPoRT, Ky, July 26.
Hon John J. Grittenden died at half-past
two TINS morning without pain or sruggle,
and ia full possession Of his faoultisS Has
disease was general debility Aged n yearE'
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-07-31
INCIDENTS OF THE SIEGE.

There are few houses, church, two or
three stores and shops, and livery stable,
and these originally constituted the town of
Port Hudson. These buildings are close up
to the river batteries, separated from them by
broad street. The hospitals were in rayines
Everything within the works bears ample
proof of the terrific bombardment the place
has suffered. Great trees lie across tho roads
and in the area, felled by solid shot and shell
buildings are ridded with round shot;
dead animals ill tho air about some of the
ravines with ahorrid eiliuyia; while shot and
fragments of shell are strewn everywheTe.--
Several pieces Of these fragments of shell
were found. beside boxes Of misshspen bull
lets which had been fired into the place, An
officer remarkei that in one day he saw three
cart loads of this debris being carted away.
The Confederate officers report that all our
artillery fire has not killed more than twenty
five men. " One good rifle | considered equal
/ to ten pieces of artillery" said an artillery
officer in commenting upon the effect Of our
Are. tN i.nIl1. H.iN faffa
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-07-31


The draft in Rutland, took place on We'd
nesday, Jmy -. 100 were drawn The ut
most good feeling prevailed Among the
drafted are John b. Reynolds, u. s. Pension
Agent, and cashier Of the bank Of Rutland /;
II. C. Tuttle of the Herald; Jay Gould, SUI
perintendent and John MoKeogh chief clerk
of the Rutland Il Washington Railroad Rev.
Norman Seayer, pastor of he Congregational
church, was the first man drawn.
~ The many friends of Capt. Horace f.
Crossman, Co. f, 2i Reg mcnt, wounded at
the battle Of Fredericksburg, will be happy
to learn that the condition Of his amputation
is gradually improving. He has been remov-
ed from Amory Square, to Mont Pleasant
/ Hospital, Washington, d. c., where he has
the benefit of better location, purer air, &c.
The last words OF Gen. Barksdsle, Of Mis-
sissppi, who fell within our lines, were
"Tel my wife died like man, but we
] fought like h-ll." Characteristic words
/ We knew Barksdale, and it was hard to tell
whether satanic or human qualities predomi'
mated in him. His last words indicate both
sorts.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-07-31

tNigmdD bAFlb =. iblsi hhi
... tn. 1ntlLll. ufg ileer Admiral
'IJ lion Gideon Wrlles, Secretary 81 NE Navy
CAIRo, July 20,
Passengers who arrived here to-day from
Yieksbprg, report that our forces have burned
Jackson, and that the pursuit Of Johnston is
at an end ior the presept, a..... ...,.. d..
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1863-06-06

The following, says the Maquoketa En-
celsior is the last letter of j. F. Drips to his
Mother, who resides in Clayton County, in
this State. John was for two years fore
man of the Excelsior Office, and during
that time won many warm friends. We
Were. panied to hear ofhis death, but he died
like patriot and Christian.
ADAMS HOSPITAL, MEMPHIS, March Is.
DEAR MoTHER:-It is now long time
since I have heard from home, and I teel
anxious to hear from you. You will a,e
by the date of this that am in the hosJ.t-
al. 1 was taken last November with IAN
attack of the diarrhea. The physicians
have not been able to check it. L wasiin a
convalescent camp at Helena, Ark, until
about one month ago. / was then put in a
hospital at Helena, and I seemed to grow
worse; butt was confined to nv bed at that
time, and about two weeks ago we were
sent to this place, and since have not been
able to leave my bed. / am very much re-
duced in flesh, and don't have any appe-
tite; what / do eat force down.
Dear mother never expect to write to
you again. cannot live but few days.
l have tried to make my peace with God,
as you have taught me. i think l have
found the Pearl of great price. / have q
friend here who will attend to my effects
and write to you after my death. God
bless my kind father and mother. who took
care of me in my youth. When YOU hear
of my death, please inform nv father and
others of it. l die true soldier Of nv
country and the Cross. Farewell, all dear
relatives. May meet you in Heaven. My
strength fails, must stop.
Your loving son and brother
JOHN +. DRrPs.
Hs died March 9th, aged "a years,
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1863-06-06

A REMINIsCENCE.-TheW Washington cor
respondent of the Springfield Mass Re
publican, relates the following:
Speaking ofMr. Lincoln, reminds me
of an anecdote with Mr.. Chrittenden of
Vermont the Register of the Treasursry,
told at an out door meeting the other night.
He remarked that he would state one fact
in connection with his experience in this
city, which he believed had never yet been
made public. His first visit to Washing
ton was perhaps, an unfortunate one. He
was delegate from the State of Vermont
to the peace conference which met in this
city in the month of February, 1860, upon
the invitation of the Governor of Virginia.
In that convention he happened to form
the acquaintance of James B. Clay of Ken
lucky, Wilson A. Seldom of Virginia (the
present rebel Secretary ofWar) Governor
Morehead of Kentucky. (who is now flu
gitive, and he hoped he would always be,
until he repented,) and others. His seat
was near those gentlemen. One day, while
sitting with them, a servant from Willard 8
Hotel entered and handed card to Mr..
Seldom, who sat near Mr.. Chrittenden.-
He did not know what was on the card, but
it was passed around from one to the other
in such manner that he could not help
but see what was written on it. On the
card was written these words: Lincoln is
in Washington! He never saw such con-
fusion made by small piece of card be-
fore. They looked at each other with
amazement. At last Weldo P. Johnson ,af-
terward, Senator from Missouri, who
could control himself no longer, exclaimed
with vehemencc, How the devil did he get
through Baltimore?' r.