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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-10-30

A correspondent ofthe Richmond Enquirer
gives great credit to Gen. Meade for manaS'
ing his retreat scientifically, saving his stores
and losing few men. He says the rebel sou
diers were sadly disappointed at their failure
to capture supplies, but had made the mos
of the small chance they had to do So as Toe!
made their prisoners pull off their SHOES
which the rebels applied to their own uses
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-10-30


their wives and children osuiug beneath the weight "
cruel inusccthcso the pride, glory and defence
VI the state must have continued over them system u
unmeasured wrong II 10 our power TO tighten their
burden We p1yth'm something, AYE, zoe do, we tax
their unhiddst Ji,rdencd property, to pay them with -
Can il be- that this measure must share the fate Of s
predecessor that will extend no relief II my
countrymen will long submit to the wrongs they are
enduring have put a Wild estimate upon both their
intelligence and self respect.
Mr. Colby said that personally he had no feeling on
the subject but member Of hc com he would state
the grounds of their conclusions Because few people
In the state are disposed IN take advantage Of the pres
ent law he thought d. why should pass
a bill that would make the whole PEG lie looked upon la
the light " lot Of kuaves The prescribed In
the bill would take great deal Of time, and on the
whole would on binding than the course that can
be pursued under the present law What is the use in
making man sign an oath II he has nothing but poll
tax 10 paw These were Of the views OF the
Mr. Wheeler answered the views of the com. IL Is
not a few men. but usuy, who may be disposed avail
them selves NJ all law to keep property of the grand
list What men IRE offended when the lister requires
them 20 sim the oath As their property Pass this
law and you Give protection 10 the lister
The question being the enVrossment and third
read NJ u the bill Mr. Wheeler called for the yeas and
navs
The rnprossmen and Sd reading refused, yeas g.
nays 100
Nh Wheeler Of South Hero called up House bill 60
relating 10 the grand list Of owners Of mortgagcd real
estate.
The question being should the refusing the third
reading u the bill be reconsdcred
Mr. Wheeler saidt admitted by both the friends and
l. ~ H..W . Nann naI
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-10-30


JOINT ResoiutiOn.-By Mr. Fish, instEuoiing the Gov
einor 10 purchase 5000 stands of arms for he u tue
militia Of the State ON motion OF Mr. richardson fer
red TO com military affairs
Bus Teferred.-H 49, 70 pay the town Of Craitbury
10 com on claims. %, in addition to oh SO Of the
general statutes, relating TO taking OF deposiuons
judidary com 81 relating TO the revocation Of
teacEtrs eeruhcatesi 20 com education. II So, 90
amend section 40 VI ch So Of the general statutes
titled o. private corporations, banks. II 50,
relating 10 changes Of names ii -. provide for
dung accounts and defining the duties Of auditor and
81 10 amendment OF 1, Of ch Is, Of the general
"iatutes entitled II towns and villages seyerslly 10
Judiciary ii 20, IN amendment Of en- "a Of the
general statutes entitled collection Of taxes
finance.
Reporfs--By Mr. Beattis, for com on Manufactures,
Senate bill ~ incorporate the kchiord Copper Mining
Company motion Of Mr. Stevens, bill amended by in-
creasing the capital q the company to $500 600. On
motion n Mr. Cree, laid upon the table
by Nj beaie, fof com, Senate bill % 20 incor
porate the NJ ddlebury Marble Company on motion OF
Mr. Gee, ordered - lie.
BY M Cree. f1r the com o. Claims against peutou
Of fredetk Hobrook and Others praying the State to
defsy the expenses of our agent 70 Hamburg.
BY Mr. Gee for com Claims House bill rs, 10 pay
the town 4 CraitsbuIy ordered 70 third reading
BY Mr. Peck amend s,cuon 49, ch 80 Of the general
stAiutcsi 20 com on Printing
Gu motion OF Nj Bra fnd The heuate ADJOURNED
HOUSE.
House Bills Pasied-2S iu addition 10 h 20 ofthe gen
STATUTES relating 70 the taking Of dcposuns. 81, re-
lng thr revocation uf tea hers certificates 90, a.
mend 90 eh ~ OF the general statutes, entitled of
rrivaie corporations, AZ, relating 10 the changing u
names ~, provide for the auditing Of accounts and
IS 4 e general siatutfe entitled o towns and ,iilases
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-10-30

A. as early day as possible to lake such measures as IN
his Judgment are necessary To provide further aud ample
accommodations for the sick and wounded Vermont sol
deTs adopted ON the part Of the House.
On motion Of Mr. Dwinell Of Matshhold, adjourned
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-06-02
Al WORD IN SEASON.

The Richmond Dispatch, at the close
Of an article on the only means of a.
chewing our independence, makes the
following seasoaso6ze remarks:
In some localities and some circles
there is still great hankering after the
fashion and show of the past. Fabulous
prices are. still paid for bonnets, when a
little practice will enable any young la
dy to plat a bonnet in which she might
appear as proud as a queen, and more
lovely than she ever did before. 1t is a
time when plainness should be regard
ed a great virtue. Every dollar sent a.
broad for unnecessary things is so much
taken from the ability to achieve the in
| dependence of the country in the pend
ing struggle, which involves the happi-
ness and very. existence of the nation
Fashionable committees-w which are for
tunately only local-should elevate them
SELVES in all respects to the height of
the crisis, and by their example incul-
cate the policy which is enjoined by ev-
cry consideration of public duty and pa
triotism-the policy to buy nothing that
is unnecessary, and nothing we can
make ourselves. This is. Independence.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-06-02
CAVALRY RAIDS,

We hear much complaint among our
farmers about the laWless course ofsome
Of onr cavalry officers in selling upon
grass fields intended for moving, and
using them as pasture for their horses.
Such conduct is not only very absurd
and very mischievous considered as a
mere matter of economy, but it is a
gross outrage upon the rights Of the
farmer, and ought not to be submitted
to for one moment. The law is express
that no property Of the farmer can be
taken without valuation by sworn APP
praisers, of whom the farmer chooses
one, the officer one, and they two the
third !; and it is the duty of these val
uers to ascertain, if required by the
farmer, whether he has the property to
spare. Any officer who disregards
these provisions for the protection ofthe
citizen, is not only liable to be sued for
damages and to be indicted by the
grand,jury, but he is subject to be cash
tered and dismissed from the service.
The citizen who teaches these officers
the lesson of subordination to the law
of the land will do a valuable public
service.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-06-02
NORTHERN PEACE PARTY.

The advocates Of peace in New York
seem to be making inglorious efforts at
this time to bring the war to close.
A correspondent Of the New York Elk
press advocates the organization Of a
peace party, separate and distinct from
the other two parties. He says that a
majority OF the whole people are in "a
vor of peace, for one reason and anoth-
|er, but each Of the present parties is a
fraid to say SO, because Of the political
advantage the other might derive from
the avowal. The time has come, he
says, when peace men must organize
and abandon old party associations
'sThe exigencies of the case, the impend
| ing dangers, the wrong policy, if no
the cowardice and dishonesty of parties
and party leaders, and the insincerity O
having war on the tongue when peace
is in the heart, all combine to call the
opponents of this cruel and destructive
conflict to open, bold and concerted &C
ton"
The New York News, published by
Ben Wood, a brother of the Ex-Mayol
and a member Of the Washington Con
gress, which was suppressed by Lincoln
year ago but recently started again, il
out and out for peace. In later issue
it says
The call which has been issued for Z
Mass State Convention for Peace, to b.
held in this city on the Sd of June
proves that the prevailing sober seconc
thought of the people has at length be
come grounded in the conviction tina
every effort to sustain the Union By
force of arms must prove a failure, ane
that the time has come to substitute
Cancellation and concession for the una
vailing ruinous employment Of mere
brute force. In spite of every effor
that is made to keep up the war excite
ment, facts speak too clearly for them
selves to render delusion any Longer
possible, and the history of two years 0
unparalleled slaughter and disaster, du
ring which period the South has beer
growing every day stronger and more
united, while the North has experien
ced the naturally calamitous results o
having attempted a war Of subjugation
have abundantly demonstrated that re
suits which have not been attained
hitherto, can still less be accomplished
hereafter with the means that have beer
employed.
Had the Northern States been mindful
of the unchanging teaching Of history
the ruinous war which has desolated the
country for over two years, cost over 8
half a million of lives, the expenditure
of thousands of millions of treasure, an6
misery which the Almighty mind alone
can appreciate, would never have taker
| place.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-06-02
CARD.
NEAR HARRrs oNByRG.
I n HdRRI SONBEHG,
Nav 9th 1880

May 9th 1863
Richard Mauzy in the last issue of his paper (Spec-
tator) gives version of difficulty with me- on The
2lst ult., which is altogether variance with the
facts. ~
For more than two years, some malicious persons
about Stanton have attempted SANDER me-fha
attack of Richard Mauzy regarded as a base one
III called him to warn him of the az
repetition of it in the fuure-when, after convers,
ton which he has distorted to suit his purpose he
he was responsible and chastised him. .
am responsible to my military super1ors apS
especially my immediate commander, who more
formed Of all the facts, for my conduct. 3 July in,
consent to make explanation of il aug cannot
those who have the right to ask y !" otners THAN
MY life spent in. this comT
cheerfully rendered my cor UNITY and nay service
ment of the war, avail ;;ntry from the commence
ded any man who kpe lie little, if could be pursua
is worth having. Jws me, end whose good opinion
private proper .eems capable of 'the plumber of
DER to NV ~ or the appropriation of such ssplun-
which or private use." The PLAIN insinuation of
for If arge followed by the ayowal responsibility
by and which is now in unmistakable terms made
Richard M4uzy in his crawling appeal to public
sympathy for himself and in condemnation of me- pro-
Voked the chastsement complained of.
/ am done with this matter, so far as newspapers
are concerned. cannot consent to handy epithets
with any man ASHER w HARMAN
Vlndscator and Rock Register copy. June Q.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-06-02
RoCKINGHAM AND AUGUSTA.

For the first time in the memory OF
the oldest inhabitant these two counties
have voted together in political cleo
ton. As a native of Rockingham hv-
in Augusta, we record the fact with sin
cere pleasure. The social and business
intercourse between the two counties
has been steadily increasing for many
years and we know of no two commune
ties in which there is more general a.
greement among the people upon all
matters unconnected with old party pol
itics. The overthrow of the old govern
ment was severe blow to the people OF
both counties, who agreed in feeling OF
strong attachment to the Union. The
| call to arms in defence of the rights OF
Virginia was responded to in both with
a zeal and alacrity which attracted the
admiration of the whole State. The
firmness and patience with which the
calamities of the war have been borne
and the cause ofthe country upheld by
both counties will constitute record OF
enduring honor to both.
To see these two great counties in this
hour of the country's peril coming to-
gether in council-forgetting old past
differences Of opinion, and all the preju.
dices of old party conflicts, is full ofen-
couragement for the future.
The representative honored by the
first concurrent voice of these two coun-
ties holds a proud position-but he
should remember that it is one which has
it's responsibilities. He will be looked
to by the people of both counties to car
ry into his representative duties the
same forgetfulness ofparty and the same
love of country which has been exhibit
ed by his constituents and from him.
as public servant to whom much Of
public confidence has been given, much
of earnest fidelity and devotion to duty
will be expected.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-06-02
FEDERAL DEsPoTIsM.

A large number OF ladies and childl en-
sent from Harrison and Lewis counties
by United States military officers, have
arrived in this place. The husbands Oh
the near relations Of these ladies are in
the Confederate service, and therefore
they have been driven from their homes
by the ruthless tyrants who are domi.
neering over Northwestern Virginia
Each OF them was allowed to bring on.
ly a scanty supply of clothing and a
small amount OF money. We hear that
many citizens, male and female, inclu.
ding several small children, have been
sent from the same section of the State
to Camp Chase, Ohio, to be detained as
prisoners. Naples and Turkey never
surpassed the outrages which are now
practiced by "the best government in
the world"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-06-02
STATUE TO JACKSON.

We have been requested to state tina,
the people of Rockbridge county have
taken steps toward the erection of {
statue of Lieutenant-General jackson,
to be placed in some suitable position
in or near the town of Lexington, Va.
the place of his residence and inter
ment. A committee has been appointed
to procure subscriptions from othel
counties and States-it being desired te
erect an Equestrian statue.
Subscriptions will be received il
Stanton by General w. H. Hartman
Colonel j. B. Baldwin, or at either O
the Banks.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-06-02
The New York World relates the fol-
lowing incident which it says, occurred
recently at New Orleans:

A private in a Connecticut regiment.
and colored man were conversing a.
bout the war. s'Do you Think saws
the son of the nutmeg State, ssthat we
come down here to free negroes % $50
Massa Linkum says" was the reply. of
the intelligent contraband. cob no.
that is not our object" To which the
sable brother rejoined by blow. The
Connecticut man, faithful to long habits
OF law and order, brought the matter
before Judge Peabody, who dismissed
the complaint, saying that the soldier
had no right to ask the negro such a
question.
Well, the world does move, as the
Tribune says, every time something
unusually stupid is DONE Vallandig.
ham is court-martialled for saying that
this has become war on the part of
Massa Linkum to free negroes, and a
Connecticut soldier is knocked down for
saying it is not. We are fast getting to
the condition of the English under
Henry the Eighth, when man was
hanged for being a Roman Catholic and
burned for being Il Retormer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-06-02
THE EDITORS CONDITION.

That the many friends of the Editor
may know how he is getting on since
he received his injuries, on the 21st ult..
by the assault made upon him, VIC
would state that he is yet confin-
ed to his room, but that he is recov-
ering as fast as could be reasonably ex-
pected from the nature of his injuries
He will be able, it is believed, before q
great while, to resume his labors as Ed
itor, as his right arm and hand are IN
injured. To the many friends, male
and female, who have shown such
marked kindness to him, he wishes to
acknowledge his most grateful thanks.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-06-02
STATE ELECTIONS.

The returns thus far received leave
the result for Governor and Lieutenan1
Governor still in doubt; but the indica
tons are that Smith is Governor ane
Price Lieut. Governor.
FOR CONGRESS.
It seems that the following members
of the old delegation are reelected =
Bocock, Johnston, Dejarnette, Goode
Baldwin and Collier.
The following are probably defeated
Garnett, Lyons, Boteler.
The following not candidates =
Chambiss, Smith, Holcombe.
The following still in doubt: Russell
Miller, Preston, Staples.
In this District Baldwin's majority
over Letcher will be between 1000 ant
1900.
AUGUSTA COUNTY, OFFICIAL.
For Governor, Flournoy, 1888; Smith
357; Munford, 107.
1t. Co.., Price 1856; Imboden, 500.
attorney General, Tucker, 1913.
Congress, Baldwin, 1852; Letcher
|162.
Legislature, Walker, 1913; McCue
$50; Sheffey, SO2; Koiner, 625; Fey
ton, 1856; Hartman, 332. One precinct
ISherando, not heard from.
SD Va. REGnIENT-oFFIoIAL.
Smith, 22S; Flournoy, SO; Munford
4; Imboden, 27s; Price, 43 Baldwin
157 Letcher, 104; Shelley, l52; Han
man, 1879; Walker, III; Koiner, A
McCue AZ; Peyton, l3.
9TH VA. REGIMENT-o OFFICIAL.
Smith 146 !; Flournoy, 1853; Inboden
23S; Letcher, 122; Baldwin, 100; Han
man, 1914; Shelley, 80; Koiner, l23
Walker, 90; McCue, 90; Peyton, 2C
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY.
/ Munford, $50, Smith, 481; Flournoy
246 Leteher, 526, Baldwin !; 676; Price
SIG, Imboden, Al.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-06-02
VICKSBURG.

All the intelligence received from
Vicksburg will be found in our tele-
graphic column. It will be seen that
after six desperate assaults upon the
defences of Vicksburg, the enemy Ere
tired from the immediate front of the
Notifications" and are fortifying their
position. They now expect, no doubt,
to 'sstarve us out of a stronghold
which, heretofore, has caused them SO
much solicitude and frustrated all the
schemes laid for its capture.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-06-02
RATAL ACCIDENT.

We are informed, by Mr.. 0. III. Ram
sey, that an accident occurred on the
25th ult, on the road leading from
Dayton to Bridgewater, Rockingham
county. which caused the instantaneous
death of member of Witcher's Battal
ion, named FINLEY. A musket in
the hands of a comrade, was accident
ally discharged, the ball, striking Fin
ley's gun, glanced off, entering his breas
and passing upward, produced DEATH
He was a resident of Wayne county
Va. and in his Goth year
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-06-02
OLD AUGUSTA!

His many friends in this county viii
be gratifed to learn that Col. James A
Walker, son of Major Alexander Walk
er, Of this county, has been made Brig
adler General and assigned to command
of the LIST Virginia, "StonewalP Brigade
This is a well merited honor to one Of
the most gallant young officers in the
service. Col. Walker received a mill
tary education at the V. NJ institute
and has distinguished himself through
out the war;
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-06-02
CONFEDERATE BONDS.

Persons who hold the Certificate Of
the Depositary Of this place for register
ed bonds, can obtain their bonds on the
production of their certificates at the
office OF the Circuit Court. The coupon
bonds, We understand, will be here in a
short time.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-06-02
We call especial attention of tn

We call especial attention of the
clergymen of the county to the proceed
lngs OF the meeting of citizens on Mon
day last, and suggest that they bring
the subject at All early day to the at
tentlon oftheir respective congregations
and institute measure to aid in the hui
name and benevolent objects of the
meeting and to give efficiency to the ac-
ton of the Central Committee.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-06-02
lSCHEDULE OF PRICES FOR THE
STATE OF VIRGINIA .


The commissioners for the State of Virginia have
made the following report;
SCHEDULE A.
RICHMoND, May Is, 1868.
Hon. James A. Seldom, Secretary Of War:
| SIR THE Commissioners appointed under section
5th, of the bill recently passed by the Confederate
Congress, regulating impressments constitutes a
Board whose duty it shall be to fix upon the prices
to be paid by the Government for all property i'm
pressed or taken for the public aforesaid so
afford lust compensation the owners thereof Said
commissioners shall agree upon and publish sched-
ule OF prices every two months, or oener hey shall
deem it pro
In accordance with the foregoing requisition, we
respectfully Law before you the following schedule of
prlces for the ensuing two months. Owing to the
difficulty of obtaining satisfactory information as to
pork beef and materials OF clothing, &c., we have
postponed their apprasement till our assessment
is proper to add that Mr.. w B. Harrison was invi-
ted to act as third commissioner, and that this ap-
praisement received the unanimous approval of the
| commissioners.
| The following the maximum prices to be paid
for the articles appraised at all Cities and usual pla
ces of sale, and when impressed elsewhere the =
prices to be paid elsewhere, less the cost of
portation to the city usual place of sale IT. us,
the article would go ordinarily for sale fro .I
neighborhood or less the cost of transr ort a'
the point at which the Government ne eds tb 10: "
and wishes it to be sent; provided that IN
the amount deducted for transpor Gation as
exceed Is per bushel for gram and Ok oo r II
cwt for long forage -four, bacon iron &c Tn d EGr
ton to the established price of transpora ton th
Government to pay iii legal tolls and where farmers
cannot procure nois for bang forage government
to furnish the same at cost, which will be daducted
tfrnr thoo h 1ct,,6 l..--
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-06-02
VALLANDHfHAM.

A telegram in the Chattanooga Rebel,
from Fosterville, Tenn, 18th, says:
Vallandigham reached our lines IN
der flag of truce this morning, from
Murfreesboro'. Gen. Martin refused to
recognize the flag. The. enemy then
left him between the lines at his own re-
quest. Gen. Martin received him as a
citizen of the United States, banished
from his home and country, because he
had dared to resist tyrannical govern
mento
We agree with the Richmond Senti-
mel in regard to our policy towards Val
landigham. We cannot, without endn-
ring disgrace, refuse shelter to a politi-
cal exile, who approaches us fairly. i
Vallandigham comes to us proposing to
renonnce his allegiance to the land
which exiles him, and with which we
are ourselves at war, he is an enemy
driven into our hands by misfortune
Ifhe asks the humanities, which are due
to captive, whether thrown into ou1
power by reverse Of arms or any other
leA1SeHCy, VIC Aidy HUI refuse tilciA pu'
we must put him under parole Of honor
to take no advantage of our hospitality
But the truth is, the Confederacy is not
the place for Vallandigham. Unless he
intends, to renounce allegiance to our
enemies, he owes tito himself and to MS
not to stay here. It would be an I'M
natural, anomalous position for him to
occupy. He ought to ito some meat-
trail country. The solution of the cues
ton as to his treatment by us, the Sen
tinel thinks, is with Mr.. Vallandigham,
himself