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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-02-19
Our Arup Correspondence.
N NTH VERMONT IN BATTLE

We have received the following from Ad-
iutsnt Livingston. who will, VIC trust, soon
give us the names Of the killed, wounded,
missing, &c.
MoREnEAD CRY, North Carolina, ,
February 5th 1864.
Editor Wdhons journal:
SIR-The Post Newport Barracks North
Carolina, garrisoned by 9th Vermont Volun-
teers, LIST squadron Mix's New York Cavalry,
and Co. ID, ID Massachusetts, Heavy Artil-
lory. were attacked at daylight, Feb. 2, 1864,
by 1000 rebel infantry, one battery, and two
squadrons (regulars) Confederate cavalty.-
After fighting until dark. over three miles Of
ground, we fell back before superior numbers
of six to one across the Railroad Bridge in
rear of our camp, destroyed everything in our
way, and arrived at Beaufort, 25 miles, at
daylight, Feb. Sd. Our present loss, killed,
wounded and missing, is two officers and fifty
men. Not moro than twelve killed. The
new recruits were armed at A. NJ, and at
10 o'clock they were fighting like demons.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-02-19
VERY LATEST.

ST LOUIS, Feb Is.
A private letter, dated Vioksbulg Feb. & h,
from an eyewitness, says that Gen. McPher-
sons corps crossed the Big Black river 10
miles east OF Ncksburg on the 7th. Gen.
Hutbuts corps took parallel route from
Vcksbutg and crossed at Messenger Forks.
Each column was IA miles long. The force
sent up the Yazoo was to prevent a flank
movement to cut Off our trains. The IRON
clads will try to reach Granada to cooperate
with Smiths cavalry aud drive Forests reb-
ell command towards Canon, where Bishop
Folks conscripts are said to be fortified with
cotton ba'es. This letter establishes the
falsity Of the special dispatches from Nash
vile to New York, stating that Gen. Sher-
man en- cred Jackson on the 5th
New YORK, Feb. II
Gold, dull and declining, last quotation,
81 60.
A correspondent writing from Chattanooga,
18Th inst. says The statement that the en-
envy are in force at Tunnel Hill. is untrue.
They have positively sent large fJ.ce to Mo-
bile. They are not terrifying Dalton as tele-
graphed for sensation purposes.
Late rebel papers say that several thousand
Yankee prisoners are being sent from Rich
mond TO Georgia for safe keeping. Hospi-
tails are being cleared, the town polced, and
everything indicates an early opening of the
campaign. Look out for interesting news
very soon from aquarter least expected Gen
Logan penetrated from the river about Sand
Mountain, and met the enemy aud took about
forty prisoners. His txcursiou to Sand Noun
tain was as quiet as active. The people we're
loyal and rushed out with flags ami cheered
our iorcees all along the route.
The Worlds Nashville letter Of the 18th,
says: The army at Chattanooga now base
well stored with provisions and munitions Of
war. The writer believes that Gen. Logan
will strike for Rome, Ga, to operate upon
Johnston's flank. Gen. Grant will move a.
gainst Johnston, assuming Logans destina-
ton to be Rome, with so, 600 men,
Gen. Sherman's force will be ample for the
purpose he is intended to- accomplish. even
should Mobile be the ultimate objective point.
The Tribune has Washington letter which
says Lee has received 10000 recruits.
Longstreet is now to be streng hened. His
force is said to be $4,000 men. Breckenridge
and Buckner, are it is reported, to invade
Kentucky assisted by Longstreet either by
remaining in reserve at Buel's Gap, or sdyan-
cling to Central Tennessee to attempt move
ment on the rear OF Gen. Grant. The latter
seems out Of the question.
The Times Washington dispatch says -
Army officers from the front express the opin-
ion that with ten days the roads will enable
the rebels to move, and they will initiate the
spring campaign.
Two opinions prevail, one that they will at
tack square in front, and endeavor to drive
Gen. Meade within the defenses of Washing
ton, and the other is that Lee will 20 rapidly
up into Pennsylvania and fight pitched bat
ties only on line Of safe retreat
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-02-19
STATE OLE VERMONT.

ApJurANr AND INSPECTOR GENERALS OFFICE, :
Woodstock, Feb. 10, 1864.
The quota OF the State of Vermont under
the recent call Of the President Of the Uuited
States for 100000 volunteers, has not yet
been announce by the War Department.
The quotas of towns cannot be assessed until
the quota Of the State is ascertained. But in
the mean time, the towns can be enlisting
men in anticipation of the exact quotas, which
will be announced as soon as possible.
The manner Of raising the men, and the
disposition to be made of them, will be the
same as directed in General Order No. g, OF
the Governor of Vermont, dated January "a,
1864. Recruits for the Seventeenth Regi-
ment, named in General Order No. 8. Re-
cruits for old regiments will be delivered to
the several Provost MARSHALL.
All men enlisted for the Seventeenth Reg
iment and all men enlisted for old regiments
will be credited upon the quota under the
present call.
Official information has been received thai
the Seventeenth Regiment has been assigned
to the Ninth Corps, to serve under Majoi
General Burnside.
BY order Of the Governor,
PETER I. WASHBURN,
Adj't and Inspector Gen
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-02-19

THE SHEET Picture OF THE PRooLAMA-
TON OF FREEDoM.-The first week in Janu-
airy, 1868, and within FIVE days after the Proc
lamation Of Emancipation was issued by the
President of the. Uuited States, Mr.. A. Kid
der, formerly of Chicago, now of N. Y. city.
commenced illustrating it in an elaborate and
artistic manner, so that from blank sheet of
paper there appears beautiful picture of the
Emancipation Proclamation, done exclusively
with a pen. When finished it was enclosed
in heavy ornamental and costly gilt frame,
exhibited for day or two in an office win
dow, around which crowds of citizens throng-
ed to look at this work of art which called
forth their highest admiration and in which
they took a noble and cumulative pride that
such mertorious work of art SHOULD hail
from the resident State Of the Honorable
President OF the United States. This picture
was duly forwarded to and received by the
President of the United States The tardy
success of the war retarded until the success
in East Tennessee the engraving of the pic.
ture.
Good business men wanted to take the a
gency in every county for this picture.
Editors are requested to make note OF
the fact as above stated, and forward paper
containing the same to Mr.. A. kidder, 4S3
Broadway, N. Y, and he will forward by
mail, prepaid a genuine copy of the sheet
picture presented by him to the President OF
the United States, and which will be handed
down to his chldren's children keepsake to
all future time, and to the American people
who will place it among their household gods,
and teach their children how a nation was de-
livered from bondage in day.
Price Sl,5o, per mail, prepaid. Liberal
discount to agents.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-02-19
NEW BOOKS.

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A handsome volume, Of 224 pages, by one
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WE'LL Every Green Mountain Boy who serv-
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SECESSION IN SWITZERLAND. By J. DE Peys-
ter.
This was the last annual address delivered
before the Vermont Historical Society. The
annalogies between the secession in the Swiss
republic for Papal bondage, and in our own
for Slavery, are abundant, and the address is
peculiarly interesting. Thanks to the author
tpr copy.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-02-19

Our Regiment is nearly full, and in fine
spirits. Doctors examining all those that they
think cannot stand the next campaign and hav-
ing them transferred to the Invalid Corps.
Rebel deserters are coming in daily telling
us ofthe dissatisfaction felt in the rebel ranks,
their hard usage, small allowance of raiions,
&c. and we are contenting ourselves Of an al
most certain victory on our next summers
campaign. We are not going to make any
more false motions, we are going to walk right
into Richmond the first move.
The most pleasing things Of the times is :
The commissioned and non-commissioned Of
fcers are agoing to have an oyster supper, and
they have got up game Of ball to see who
shall pay the bill. Serg't Maj. Welch and Col.
Jewett are to choose. Wech is to choose a
certain number from the AFOREMENTIONED
officers, go believe and Col. Jewett will
choose an equal number Of commissioned Of
heers, SO for game games-the best in g..
The first game was played the 30th ult. They
stood so for commissioned and SO non.com-
missioned. Two more games to play, which
will come off in day or two. PIP.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-02-19

The Tribune's letter from Newbern the
10th, reports that the rebels on Monday came
again upon Newport Barracks and drove our
forces a short distance. They however soon
retired. The same night force sheled the
picket, but did no great harm.
Reports from Little Washington indicate
large force Of rebels about that town and Ply
mouth.
The Posts report, dated Newbern the lth,
says Rumor comes from the front that the
enemy are coming in upon us. All is ready
for them.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-02-19

THE Ninth REoIMEsT.-Julius Ransom,
of Co. F, OF the Ninth, writes from Morehead
City, Feb. 6, to his parents in Burlington, as
follows;
" Our regiment has had an engagement. l
was with the regiment, and they had pretty
hard fight. 1t lasted about four hours. There
are only ak missing from my Company-Cor-
poral Blake and Private Charles Bennett, and
four new recruits"
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Signed JEFFERSON DAVIS.

A correspondent, writing from Carriers
Station, Tenn, on the 22d ultimo, to the
Columbia(S Is. c. Caroliuian says:
"Gen. Longstreet is being rapidly reinforc-
ed. More than 1000 men dsve already passed
through Bristol to join their respective com
msnds. so am informed by the Quarter
master at that place. Last Saturday and
Sunday the enemy made an attempt to drive
Gen. Longstreet from his comfortable winter
quarters, but they we're calamity met and
driven back with considerable loss. Our
own loss was quite small The full parti-
culsrs are not yet known here. Full sup
plies of clothing and shoes for Gen. Long
streets troops are rapidly arriving; also
money to pay them off. Many of the men
have suffered much from the want of these
things. hear that the feet of some of the
men have been so badly frost bitten as to
Recessitate amputation."
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-02-19

The Tribune's Washington dispatch says
the Provost Marshal Genei Il has decided that
the towns in various States shall each cOnsti-
tute a sub district. A draft therefore will
only be ordered in such towns in various
States as shall chow a deficiency under the
various calls, while those towns that have
an excess Of quota will be credited, the same
10 apply to any future emergency.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-02-19

AMENDMENT OF rHE The
following is the amendment proposed by the
judiciary Committee Of the Senate
Resolved, BY the Senate aud House Of Rep
resentatiyes of the United States Of America
in Congress assembled, that. two thirds oil
both houses concurring. the following article
be proposed to the Legislatures of the sever
al States as an amendment 10 the Constitu-
ton Of the United States, which, when ratif-
ed by three iourths Of said Legislatures, shall
be valid to all intents and purposes as part Of
the said constitution, namely;
Article dissection |. Neither slavery
nor involuntary seryitude, except as pun
ishment for crime whereof the party shall
have been duly convicted, shall exist within
the United States or any place subject to
their jurisdiction.
Section ?. Congress shall have power to
enforce this act by appropriate legislation.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-02-19

Judge Tibbets of Arkansas said in a speech
at St. Louis, a few nights since, that every
Union man in the South was an immediate
emancipationlst that the Shareholders of the
South had made up their minds Tor immedi-
ate emancipation. AMI that soon there would
be more radicalism in the South than in the
North.
The war democrats in Congress intend to
repudiate the peace democrats and break all
connection with them.
Gen. Butler is the eighth general that has
tried to take Richmond.
Counterfeit fves on the Mount Wollaston
bank, Mass. are in circul .tion.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-02-19
AN INCIDENT OF THE REBELLION


A young man by the name Of Grey left Dor
set, VT, few years ago and took up his resi-
dence in Salisbury,N. C.. The rebellion broke
out, and when the CONSUMPTION in North Caro-
lima took place he was forced into the ranks
Of the rebels He was on duty at the prison
where the Union men were confined There
he became acquainted with Capt Drew o! the
2nd W., and laid open his plans TO him. He
informed the captain that be was strong
Union man and true Nermonter. and proved
it by many an act OF kindness and true courte-
sy. He also assisted citizen prisoners (hed
for being Union mem to escape. After the
campaign against Fredericksburg he was pro-
NOTED to lst Lieutenant, and this last fall
was captured with his whole regiment on the
Rapahsnnock. He is now confined as pris-
oner on Johnston's Island. He is anxious
to take the oath of allegiance and become
once more genuine Vermont boy. The case
is before the President. Grey says he had
no chance to desert, and claims this as his
first opportunity to be openly Union man.
His assurances to Union officers, who were
prisoners in the south, that he should inn
prove the first opportunity to leave the rebel
army, and his kindness and sympathy to them
while in rebel hands, are strongly in his favor.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-02-19
For the Journal.
FROM THE TENTH REGIMENT.


February LIST. 1864.
Dear journal But little news of interest
has transpired in our camp since | last adj
dressed you. The weather has been muggy
for a few days past, acting like preparing Tor
hard storm. The last part Of January was
magnificent, almost as warm as summer far
too pleasant to stay in our cabins in the day
time scene in camp would remind OBJ
server of seeing young woodchucks in June
lying out of their holes summing themselves,
and drop to sleep unconscious Of what was
trAnspiring until they could almost be APP
preached. We ali expected that 1t was pre-
cedng storm, but we are we'll prepared for
1t, as we have good walks ION each side Of our
company streets, and in front Of the line Off
cer's tents and also in fr, mt Of the field and
staff made OF split logs laid down to keep us
out OF the Virginia mud. as much as possible.
There has been regmental Church 20 20
feet erected by our regiment. The walls are
made of timbers, and the Christian Commiss-
ion has very kindly furnished us with COW
ering Of canvas. We have commenced Sc
ries of meetings, viz: sermon on Sunday,
and also prayer meeting on Sunday and We'd
nesday Eve. We sincerely hope that this
timely work will revive in our regiment, that
we shall embrace this golden opportunity
while in winter quarters striving earnestly
and prayerfuly, that we may have many adj
ded to our little band Of brothers that are stri-
wing to walk as becometh christians, and we
would beseechingy ask the prayers Of our
christian friends at home in behalf Of us all as
soldiers, that we may have power from on
High to overcome the many. temptations that
surround us in this our camp life. remember
ing our duty to ourselves, our God, and to
our country pressing forward to that mark
for the prize of the high calling Of God which
is in Christ Jesus.
Lieut.. Stetson of Co. B, returned the cath
ult. We were all very glad to see him, for we
always feel safe when he is with us.
The following is list Of those that have
Commissions in the colored troops, from this
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-02-19

Extract from the Montreal Herald
"Thera getting round our Unfortunate ge1Feph1Ai 20
shie Al no timr Of our nsshoor, iof o.
ka are months thc year cnutey dependent on
them Tor seaport Fancy what the condition ~ the mill er'
farmer Canada would b., 90 day sthou the Amer
lean mntkat fo1d become ~ surplus products IA
hr ur-s OF English demand The sAtsto ~ hc
araNh frontier trAdet auoe rcPrucity
vrs administration dspused 90 use u the poser iney
progress, either for The purpose n snuhhrs
EBra.d through rtaang want - sympathy and
good nris hhorioud To- this time OF their discomhturc
Extract address c Hon Isaac huchsnsh NJ il TOT
Hamilton. Canada West, 1899
Lord Elsn hrrd the Americans ~ shAtng WIN men
fishery navigation rnh g. gvr Us te reciprocity trtA
uhie rksts The Canadian farmers cause
cofnrlsut Noe therefore, The prrsvrEton ofh recipc
v with United States n 20 he not only The inter rest
Of through THIN Of A other 10 CanAha bot u
British Governn-nt ~ hout Canadians are D. 70 20
much bcnshttcd ~ tauada tns annexed 20 The
States. peas plainly vrving him ihe most olal An
speaks plainly such crisis And but tr ~,
obvious shch h the obtaining OF cur
reciprocity treaty sth the United states The disrupou " g
empire oud have been cudaf gefed noH The great
practical end " all cnors 20 arFanFc that lhe canadian
farmer has nothing 70 envy in The condition u the American
farmer
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-02-19

A freight car has been through from Bos-
ton to Chicago and back again, over the YER
mont Central line, by means of a new patent
axle which enabled it to be changed from
narrow to a broad Ruage. The time was six
days each way, and Boston is already smack
ing her lips in anticipation Of an increased
western trade.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-02-19

End 1t. Geo. w. Burnell, Go. C, to be Capt.
sergt. C. NJ. Egerton, Z" " " 2nd Ii.
n. f.. Powell :" r, +" 1t. Col.
Franklin Davis, I" II, 4" 2nd 1t.
Haskal M Phelps, u, +" LIST 1t.
Alpheus II. Cheny, a" q, LIST 1t.
Corps Albert James, I" ], Capt.
Charles 4. Rice, I" q,
Private Ira II. Evans, 3" Il, a" LIST 1T.
And understand that several others have
sent in their names for Comm. sions.
List of deaths IN his Hopbai' ~ Jupudry, 1864.
Albert Lawrence Co X, Uhrohc DlatIhea S,h
William Reyno DIS, -, 2Oih
James Ellis. Ak, p" 25ih
Joseph Bullard, &C. " 27th
Mart. V. Robbins, ii, Pneumonia 20 h
Charles Is. Lee, b, Measles oath
Corp Lee, of Co B, has been good sol
der in every spot and place. His remains
have been sent home 20 his friends.
list of sick no,e in Hospitals
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-02-19

THE REc1PRooIrY TREATY.-We trist no
one will be deferred from reading Mr.. Nor
ril's speech by its great length. The ques-
ton is of especial interest 70 Vermont. We
have detached the following notes from the
speech, for the purpose Of giving them, II
possible, more prominence. When the trea-
ty was ratified we denounced it as not only
unjust to the North, but also as unpa'riouc
--springug from the fear Of the South that
Canada would be annexed to the Union, I'M
less prevented by giving to her the advsnta-
ees Of annexation without its responsibilities.
Southern Senators were even then little less
treaoherous than now. We will add that
then we had the authority, privately, Of one
of the most prominent statesmen ofth coun-
try Of this generation. The following quo
tations from Cananadian authorities fully con-
firm the views expressed in our columns near
10 ton vaara ann
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-02-19
5uattbmun s state 0OuiuuI.
by E.p. WALTON.
MONTPELIER, FEBRUARY 10, 1854
wuo ARE LIABLE TO DRAFT

WHO ARE LIABLE TO DRAFT
Every body, black or white, between the
ages Of 20 and As years, unless physica''y
exempt. or already in service in army or navy
or persons who have already served two years
and been honotably discharged. 1t will be
seen that all nine months men, and others
who have served less than two years, are to
be enrolled and subject to the draft Now
there is Just one sensible thing for those to
do who have served nine months or more and
are liable to draft: that is to enlist as vete-
rams previous to March LIST, and take the
highest bounty.
Drafted men can procure for substitutes
only those who are fit for duty, and not sub
iect TO draft; and these substitutes will ex-
empt the principal only so long as the sub
sttutes continue exempt from draft. For in
stance, if a boy Of 10 is taken as substi'
tute, he will exempt the principal for two
years.
Members Of religious denominations seru
pulous Of bearing arms, are subject to DRAFT
and if drafted, may be assigned as non-com
batants to hospital service or the care o
freedmen, or may commute by paying $500
No others can commute.
The Senate has not yet concurred in thu
amendments Of the House. but we do not Ap
prehend any material change in the bill.
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re- see advertisement for Cavalry Horses
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The Senate struck out from the deficiency
bill the provision for extra clerks, and author
ixed the Departments 10 employ men and
women temporarily as clerks The Ho1se
adopted Mr.. Schencks substitute for the en-
rolmen, bill, embracing amendments hereto
fore noted, and passed the bill, 90 TO g..
WAsHGNGroN. Feb. 10
The Senate concurred in tn House Ieso-
luton OF thanks 20 Gen Sherman. and dis
oussed the bill to equalize the pay Of the ar
my-that is, raising the pay Of colorod troops.
The Senate refused to make the bin retro
spective