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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-03-11
TOWN OFFICERS

CHELsEA. Moderator Is. Martin town
clerk, John W. Smith treasurer, John h.
Bacon /; selectmen. Hyde Cabot. Elihu Hyde,
Aoron Davis; constable, A. X. Hovey over
seer Of poor, Carlos Moore auditors, w. r.
Dickinson, Thomas Godfrey, II. II. Hyde
listers, r. II. Hyde, T. =. Moore, jr., John
Lake town agent. b. Martin grand jurors,
l.. Bacon, p. G. Jones, jacob Nevins. ]. b.
Bacon superintendent, Perley Chandler
Money raised on dollar. 80 cents.
wAsntNoroN Moderator. @. W. Meal
lister clerk. II. A. White treasurer, II. A.
white, selectmcn, y. b. Stanley, T. q.
White, w. Huntington constable, W. X.
Downing overseer, Il. B. Stanley auditors,
Hall Burgin, L. +. Ronsdale, John B. San
born listers, Harvey Downing, John A.
Stanley, T. G. White grand jurors, Hall
Burgih, Levi Cough, Hiram Fellows super
intendent, Lyman Sargent; town agent, II. A.
White.
TofsHAM Moderator, II. Mills; town
clerk, Fred. Sherwin selectmen, X.
NJ. Rice, w. T. George, F. s. Rogers audi
tors, Jas, f. George, C. p. Bill, o. II. Wat
son; agent, Calvin Mills trustee. Aaron
sanborn listers, Daniel Bayley, John VIII
ley, Rob. Forsyth superintendent, N. X.
Johnson grand jurors, o. H. Watson, Hor-
ace Mills. Money raised on the dollar, 40
cents.
HYDE PARK.-Clerk and treasurer, Chas.
Dutton selectmen, J. A. Child, Harlow
Bliss, A. j. Campbell; constable and collee-
tor. Fred. Bliss listers, c. S. Noyes, II. b.
Rand, Ira Cobleigh; town agent, l.. Il.
Noyes superintendent, Rev. J. q. Bailey.
SrowP.-Moderstor w. II. II. Bingham
clerk, J. II. Bennett; selec,men, G. f. Doug
las, X. c. Hodge. A. G.. Sayton treasurer,
Il. A. Savage constable. N. h. Raymond
overseer, ID. T. Allen poor farm superiniend-
ent, A. X. Camp listers, Orrn Moody. WIN.
Morrill,, Hiram Town agent, O. w Butler (;
superintendent, Leonard Thompson
The town voted $500 to be expended on
Mountain and Notch roads the present year.
ELMoRE ~ oderator,J w. Bryant town
] SieIhs Auti NhhV eNttNAhNNs n. " hN''Jf
4. q. Richmond, S. N. Olmstead; treasurer,
Abel Camp; overseer. l.. II. Doty consta-
BILE, A. w Averill listers, A bel Camp,
George Konfed, George Gray town agent.
ID. G. Camp; superintendent, Rev A. G.
Reynolds.
JouNsoN .-Town clerk and treasurer, 3.
s. Pike; seectmen, Dexter Whiting. Alex
ander Riddle David g. Perry oversocr Of
poor, L. NJ. knight; constable, a. Riddle /;
listers, Samuel DeWing Joseph w. Christy,
John II. Holmes agent to defend suits, John
/. Gleed superintendent Of schools, James
Dougber,y; superintendent, Of poor-fa'm,
Samuel Andrews.
The meeting voted to raise 60 cents on the
dollar to defray TO n expenses
HARDwIcK.-Mo Moderator, c. S. Crosby /;
clerk, J. II. George; selectmen, l.. Smith,
@. A. Haynes, NJ. g. Wakefield; treasurer,
]. II. George overseer, Saml w Ward /;
LIST constable and collector f. J. French ID,
John II. Drew listers, @, l.. Wells, c. +.
Conant, c. Underwood; town sgent, J. NJ.
Stevens auditors, SAM. Goodrich, c. I'm
derwood. II. w. Stevens school superiuten-
dent, A. J. Sanborn; town grand jurors, l..
W. Smith, Butler Shipman
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-03-11

WENDELL PHILLIPs.-rhise eloquent ora
tor is TO address the citizens OF Montpelier
and vicinity, at Washington Hail. on Friday
evening next on the all important subject of
=" Reconstruction. Let every one who de-
sires to hear the views Of this eloquent ora
tor attend
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-03-11

Lamson, Goodnow a. Co. Of Shelburne
lie, Mass, have at their works. in Wind
VT, an invention for new carbine, which
loaded with ten charges and can FIRE them
after the other instantly.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-03-11

John Quincy Adams Fellows, of New Or
ms, native of TopsbAm in this State and
b graduate Of the University Of Vermont in
40, was the " Conservative or Copper
candidate for Governor of Louisiana at
recent State election.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-03-11

We are sorry to learn that Lieut.. Govern
Dillingham; has met with an accident, by
piping upon the cars while in motion which
omises to be quite serious, and may make
n lame for life
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-03-11

VERMoSTERs IN CALIFoRNIA.--The fol-
lowing Vermonters hold positions in the state
government Of California
Judges Of Supreme Court--Oscar l.. Shat
ter and S. w. Ssnderoon.
Clerk Of Supreme Cowt--W d. Harri-
man
Members of the Senate. Mem. ShafeT,
II. l.. Dodge, Il, C. Gaskill, {. S. Haswell.
Members Of Assembly. II. Besmsn, J.
g. Brooks, Robert A. Clark, A. +. Green, f.
ii. Snyder, NJ. @. Winchester.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-03-11
Euatrbman s. STATE journal.
BY B.P. WALTON
MONTPELIER. MARCH II, 1864.
y iRMONT MATTERS AT WASHING
TON
INV YoRK, March 4, 1864.


In my last letter from Washington, was a
T.. v days in advance Of the fact in stating that
time for enlistment had been extended to
: ril Let; in other words, that the draft had
N postponed. trust there will not be a
gle delinquent town in Vermont-not a
to be drafted. The reputation Of the
tie is the very highest in the estimation OF
horties at Washington, and we must take
-, at home to keep it SO, for both reputa-
and advantage.
Among recent things settled at Washing
l for the advantage of the State, think |
safe in naming an order for three thousand
' rmont horses for cavalry, to be delivered
Montpelier, and the granting OF second
rmont brigade in the army-that lie, as
derstand it, brigading the Vermont regi-
nts not embraced in the first brigade. The
G as to horses their height) was relaxed
as to admit Vermont horses, and wisely,
every body knows they will make the We
best animals for cavalrY-quick in speed,
high spirit, and capable Of endurance. In
t, many Vermont horses have been Snug
d into the service, and have stood the test
, H. The Vermont cavalry went with Kill
trick in his late brilliant raid, Col Sawyer
ing as Brgadier 1t is the crack regiment
the cavalry, and our boys are known in
army as kills pets" Vermont in
try regiment is the crack regiment of the
lunteers, and the lib Vermont is the lar
It artillery regiment in the service. Give
4, IN chance, and l doubt not they vii
I'VE something better than the largest regi-
Mt,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-03-11

The Books Of the Treasurer at Rutland
wv that from June lst, 1861, to December
9Th, 1868, 2,l69 Vermont Volunteers have
ID in the United States service. This is
out to 10. This number does not include
officers of all grades, who would undoubt-
ly swell the number to 2 500 men.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-03-11

FIRST VERMONT CAyALRY.-ln list Of
casualties in Kilpstrick's late raid, we find
the following names OF Vermonters wounded
John II. Bennett,
BENJAMIN sheldon
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-03-11

A National Bank has been organized at
irhaven. Joseph Sheldon Of Fairhsven is
esident, Merritt Clark OF Poultney, Cash
and Charles Clark Of Poultney, Teller.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-03-11

1t is said there are seven cases ofsmall-roH
Groton, several OF which are in the public
use. The disease is supposed to have been
,ught here from the army by soldier in a
ndle Of clothes which he picked up and
ought home.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-03-11

An alarm Of fire was given at half-past four
{, lock on Sunday afternoon, FIRE having
N discovered in the freeman building.
hen first seen the FIRE was bursting through
main partition Of the press-room Of the
eeman office, and NJ p. Comsers store.
} is discovery was opportune, as the
mpt application Of few pals Of water
we'd an extnguisher. The manner in
lich the FIRE originated is a mystery, mas
r lch as the FIRE seems to have communicated
IN the inside Of the partition, between two
light ioists which extended from floor to
y, and was remote from any stove or stove
e. Some attribute it to a mouse, but be-
/ adopting that theory we would suggest
At it be explained ulo supplied the matches,
4 have the hole for Mr. Mouse's ngress and
Il pointed out, or let some learned chemis,
dye the ashes.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-03-11

Lieut.. John W. Clark of Montpelier, is
acting as Depot q usrtermastcr at Brady
istion.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-03-11

A private of the Invalid Corps was last
Elk passed by the Casey Examining Board
the rank Of Colonel of colored regiment,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-03-11

We have been informed by Judge Edger-
ton Of Idaho, that in the late attack upon
robbers in that territory, which resulted in
the capture and hanging Of large number Of
villains, George Copley, Of Brandon, W., or
from that vicinity, was killed by the robbers.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-03-11

Another good man has gone to his rest
Hon. Obadiah Noble. Of Tinmouth. died sud
denly on Sunday morning last, at the age +
81 years. From 1899 to 1912. he was con-
stantly in public service. as magistrate, regis
ter and judge Of probate, Judge Of the oouu-
" court, town representative. senator. mem
Der Of the council Of censors and delegate to
constitutional conventions.
We have to add another, and still another
the death Of Gen. S. p. Strong Of YER
genues, and Of Jacob W. Conroe, Esq, of
Mjddebury. Both we're men OF great worth.
Mr.. Conroe was assistant assessor Of u. S.
taxes in this district
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-03-11
DON'T READ THIS.

Rev. Jas. McFarlane, Esopus, Ulster coun-
ty, N. Y. writes - have no hesitation in
certifying that Mrs. 8. A. Aliens Worlds
Hair Restorer and Zyobalssmum have restor-
ed the color and increased the growth Of my
hair, and | would oheerfully recommend them
to those whose hair may either begin to fail
in color or decrease in luxuranee." daw95
Gen. Grant goes to the front to see Gen.
Meade very soon lah .rHfiI
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-03-11

EIeHTH VEkMoST.--The following pro-
motions have been made
Maj. IL. F. Dutton to be Lieut.. Col
Capt. J. L. Bsrstow, Co. X. to be Major.
LIST Lieut.. Ford TO be Captain of Co. X.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-03-11

LINCOLN ON THE PREsIDENcy.-The sto-
ny goes that somebody quizzed Abraham late
ly as to the next President. Well, said he,
that reminds me of an lrishman down in
Springfield. Somebody saw funeral pro-
cossion and asked whose funeral it was. "To
the best Of my knowledge" said Patrick, "it
belongs to the gentleman or the lady that's
in the coffin" Old Abe said his private opin-
ion was that the successful candidate will be
the next President
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-03-11

Under the new computation of quotas, La
lille county is in excess, as follows:
Belyidere 10; Cambridge IA; Eden |
more % Hyde Park so; Johnson II
rristcwn ~ Stowe II; Waterville %
0lcott 10.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-03-11
Aolc Sick IN Rosnilal


The following are those that have received
omissions in colored troops since last
rote you:
rgcant b. f. Quimby, Co A, to be Captain.
.ivate A. B. Whitney, O,
" Robert Winter, @,
DRIP. L. c. Leavens, |, 81 1t.
d several Others have gone to be exanin-
/, and others are preparing.
1t is with much grief that have to record
you the death of one of our dear comrades
,obert Eagon) Of Co. b, from Moretown,
b, who died March lst, at 20 o'clock A. NJ.
was taken with the Measles while on
lket, brought to the hospital IN an ambu-
zee. Fever set in, which finally terminated
his death. He was always cheerful and
i OF fun. We all miss him very much,
d can hardly realize that he has gone.
iieve that he never was excused by the Sur
Oh until his last sickness lie marched
tn US on every march, carried his load, and
IS always prompt to duty and did it faith
ly and cbeerfully, and at the battle of Lo-
81 Grove he stood at his post as brave as a
n. When we advanced he was found with
and remember of seeing him amidst a
rfect shower Of bullets, take aim as coolly
bravely as though he was looking for
me. am very happy to tell you that be
d the very best Of care during his illpess.
cut. Steison had man with him day and
sht to help the nurse take care Of him, and
J heard him remark that he wanted he should
We good care if it took every man in the
mpany. He was a nice fellow to take care
and was always willing that we should do
latever we thought best, but we could no,
N him from the powers of death His re-
aims were embalmed and sent home to his
ends. The young soldier has died an hon
sable death. Thus zoe are warned of the I'M
rtainty Of life.
Surgeon Clark returned from Vermont last
ght. He had been home on furluugh.-
leut. Carter Of Co. /, has resigned and gone
me. He came out as I'd Sergeant Of Co.
Rev. C. C. Parker of Waterbury has made
two visits. and spoken to us in our new
81 rch. He had full house and was listen
, | to with deep interest. understand that
is to stop with us and the other Vernon,
oops some time.
We have had the honor of witnessing the
rival Of J @. Smith, Governor of Vermont,
our camp several days ago The Regimen
Band was Immediately paraded in front Of
tent, and played few selections to well
me his presence.
Yours as ever, +. f.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-03-11

FoREIGN NEws.-ln the British House Of
Commons, Feb. 30, the Ministers were as
sailed violently for seizing iron clads suPpos-
ed to be for rebel use, but the Ministers were
sustained by the House-ayes l7s noes 1873,
France will cooperate with England on
the Danish question.
The London Post reyives the old story
that France and England will recognize the
rebel coniederacy. Fudge
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-03-11

THAT CoMtCAL Bows. This incom-
able rib-tckler and sides pitting Son OF
MUSES., announces one Of his sparkling
isical treats, at Washington Hall. Mont
Ter, Saturday evening, March l9th. when
pile who are troubled with gold vest but
is or corns should be careful, for although
Brown has taken the largest Hall in
ntpelier, il viii undoubtedly be crowded
III as happy congregation Of mortals az
r assembled within its walls, for il any
N can make poor, miserable, dyspeptic
aned on-s-pickle curmudgeon laugh till hi,
les ache, Brown is the man. Miss Marsh
young and beautiful contralto, who Great
such furore in musical circles in Boston
the occasion OF her recent appearance there
the fremont Temple, will assist Mr.
own, and during the evening, will sine
'eral Of her favorate pieces, including
iappy be thy dreams" Coming through
rye I'm lonely since my Mother died,
1.-The Star Spangled Banner in whict
l. IS said she has no equal.
In our advertising columns may be found =
E.t Of the engagements in this vicinity.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-03-11

The enterprising farmers of Cabot have
sed the sum of $3.50 for an Agricultural
brary, and organized by choosing Caleb
Z 'her, President; John II. Damon, Vice
esident; Enoch S. Hoyt, Secretary and
d. Putnam, Treasurer and Librarian.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-07-20
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS
Special Election, August Q, 1864.
IN FAVOR OF SOLDIERS VOTING.
The National Finances.

Secretary Fessenden has returned tow ash
ington from New York without money, or
the promise of money, from the associated
banks. His negotiations with them fell
through, whatever the ostensible reasons,
because of their absolute inability to furn-
ish the fifty millions required, there being
but fifteen millions in greencacks in the city,
the balance having been sent west to pur-
chase produce. The banks being unable to
lend money, offered to lend their credit, but
the Secretary considered that he had no
power to negotiate such loan, and felt I'M
williag, even If he had the power, to exer-
else it. He was urged from some quarters
to take measures to make the money mar
ket easier, but replied that, on the contrary,
he should exert himself to make it tighter,
so as to reduce the price of gold and the ne
cessaries of life, and those articles which
the Government must purchase for the ar
my. He will have recourse to a popular
loan, probably at six per cent, preferring tc
sell long bonds at, or even below par, TO g
further initiation of the currency The ad
tisement for this loan may be expected tc
appear before many days. Meantime, thanks
in great measure to the new tax law, the
Treasury finds itself fully able to supply its
present needs. Fifteen millions of dollar:
we're disbursed on the 18th, and We are as
sured that the next weekly statement of the
public debt will show reduction instead O
increase of amount of unpaid requisition
and decrease also of the amount of notes il
circulation, more 5 per cent. coupon papc
having been withdrawn than compound in
terest paper issued.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-07-20
THE RAFTsmAM's JOURNAL.
A New Name.

There is something new under the politi
cal sun. The managers are about to coin
new name for the Democratic party. In his
card announcing the postponemento of f.theC Chi
cago convention, the Chairman of the Dem
ocratlc National Committee uses the name
Conservative Union Democratic party
Astonishing We never heard of such a
party before We have heard of Democrats,
Peace Democrats, War Democrats, Jeffer-
sonlan Democrats, Jacksonian Democrats,
aye, and Confederate Democrats, but we
never heard of such an hermaphrodite ar
rangement as Conservative Union Dem
ocratic party. But why not have such a
party ? Democrats have always contended
that there are no two things so unequal as
white men and negroes, and yet the statis-
tics of the strongest Democratic localities,
which have generally been south of Mason
and Dixon's line, have shown conclusively
they well understand how to mar the t,co i!
Then why not form 'Miscegen" party af-
ter such a manner? The elements exist,
and why not use them The three adjec-
tives used, Conservatives Union, and
Democrats, y might well be regarded as
representing the three principal classes of
men with which their voting class is divided
the Office hunters, the war-patriots, and
the peace traitors The idea of this grand
new party, uniting war and peace, loyalty
and disloyalty into one harmonious whole,
to be run by the old chiefs of the played out
Democracy is certainly brilliant. Blooms
burQ Repubkcda
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-07-20

GOLD Is FALLING! Provisions are fall
ing The spectators are in misery. They
have ruled the country long enough, and
their time has come. Many scamp who
has been making money out of the necessi-
ties of the Governmeut-porh-g gamblers,
gold gamblers, whisky gamblers, gamblers
in copper and oil-will see in this crash a
just and terrible retribution. This is what
the N. 7. tribune says, and we endorse it:
Rejoice with us, fellow-citizens, that the
bloated, hollow fabric of speculation and
exorbitant prices, conjured up by the joint
efforts of avarice and treason plainly totters
to its fall The premium on gold took a
heavy lee lurch yesterday, and the prices of
pork, -four, and most others neeessaries of
life, tumbled with it. There never was a
tolerable reason, a plausible excuse for car
rying gold above $3.50, or pork above $25,
or -four at wholesale above So per barrel,
and other staples in proportion. All beyond
these rates was a gigantic bubble, blown by
treason and rapacity, favored by cowardice.
Had our great banks and leading bankers
chosen 10 feed the market with gold, even
at the rate of one million per week, for
the last ten or twelve weeks, the above prices
need not have been exceeded. With ten
millions deducted from their gold and TWEEN
ty millions added hereby to their green
backs, the banks would have stood stronger
than they do to-day, and been better able to
resume specie payments whenever the waste
of the war shall be arrested.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-07-20
THE WAY TO GET RECRUITS pu

THE WAY TO GET RECRUITS public
spirited citizen, too old himself to be in the
draft, advertises in Thursday Philadelphia
Ledger for three men for the army, whom he
will pay to go in his stead. If every man
of means, who felt that the rebellion must
be put down, aud who is unable TO render
service in doing so, except by proxy, were
to try this experiment, we think the army
will not lack soldiers, and the war would soon
be brought to close. The property posses
sions of man are not very secure unless he
has government and law at his back TO
protect him. Those who have the means
may easily, then, spare enough TO provide
soldier for the war, SO that his Govern
ment can be preserved in its integrity and
power.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-07-20
Confession of a Oopperhead.


Hon. James Brooks, editor OF the New
York Express, is one of the most ultra op-
ponents of the Administration, and Cop
perhead of the first water In recent let
ter from Washington to his paper, he
says
Slavery carries with it its own punish
ment. 1t is dead drag to the body polite.
1t is impossible for any community to pros
per with it on its bosom. The affiiction
bears as heavily on the master as upon the
slaves. 1t endangers the peace and happi-
ness of the master, and robs the slave of
his freedom and his birth-right. As to
prosperity and accumulation of property, it
keeps the master in the rear of others in a
like situation exempt from this evil, and
thus deprives him when it depresses his ser
want. 1t is demonstrable, in my opin-
ion, that that community of whites, taken
as a whole, must be happier, more prosper
Gus and richer, where slavery is prohibited,
than where it is allowed
And yet, in the face of this confession,
the Copperhead leaders refuse to fight for
the Union, unless the preservation and
perpetuity of slavery be guaranteed by the
Government
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-07-20

! schools in which the Bible Wa.
numberin which the Bible Was NJ. read, IS 4;
number of schools in which mnuoI oe read, p !;
ton was given by other means '"i ga aIhstruc-
majority of our schools the taanbsu Su Ina
portion of the Scriptures ever ,,ers ni'ri read
a devotional exercise. A numbar .otnlng as
were opened with singing and r,oto .. schools
none was moral instruction Civea pasef In
of text book. e" W means
PUBLIC SENTIMENT-Tbar r,o,.
timent throughout the county i a,llIg dng sen
favorable to our common school sys,oaS ,Siuedy
an evidence that some advance is moi; mol; As
public opinion, We may refer to tba aAlls n. II
of improved school houses erected uS3lloeF SieF
the last few years, the desire for bettea eullng
flied teachers, and the increasing Er ;n. qua,
manifested on the part of directors na. interest
and teachers. pafenis