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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-04-08
THE BATTLE AT PADUCAH.

lnb BATTLE Al fADOCAh.
A correspondent Of the Chicago Tribune
writes from Springfield, ILL.,, on the 2sth ult.,
as follows:
Z" In the fort there we're about $50 recruits
for United States colored regiment, por-
ton Of the 9th Kentucky cavalry, without
arms, and two companies Of the l22d Illinois
infantry, in all about 500 men. Il was tho
negroe regulars that fought 80 we'll. They
handled the artillery with great skill and their
bravery is on the tongues Of all loyal men.
One Of the regiments in the attack on the
tort was the Sd Kentucky, Col. Thompson,
who commanded brigade. This regiment
was raised in Paducah three years ago by Col
Tilgham, afterwards Brigsdier General. ana
Col. Thompson, VINO was at the time Prose-
cutting Attorney for the Paducah circuit
Col Thompson was a man OF great influence
and did more than any one else in recruiting
the regiment from the chivalry. This was
its first visit home. Before the attack was
made threats we're freely made in the streets
that they would capture the fort and kill evry
niger in it. In the attack this regiment
was in the advance and suffered the most
Colonel Thompson was literally torn in pieces
by shot from a siege gun handled by color
ed men. These oolored men we're native
Kentuskians, and seven Of them have offered
up their lives for their country. Is there
not stern justice in the fact that many Of
these rebels paid the penalty Of their treason
at their own door-posts by the hands of the
despised native Kentuckians Of African des-
cent
To Hon. Lucien Anderson Of that district
the credit is due Of getting permission to
raise regiment of blacks, which was done
against the opposition of the State authorities.
To Colonel Hicks, noble War Democrat,
and all the troops under his command. great
credit is due for their obstinate and success
iul defense. The gunboats fred 600 rounds
they had three wounded. The Captain Of the
Paw Paw received a scratch from a mimic ball
on the right cheek, and ball went through
his pantaloons. The troops in the fort had
fourteen killed, and forty-six Wounded
Forrest took about 40 convalescents in the
hos pital prisoners. The enemy had 500
killed and 1000 wounded. The latter we're
taken to Msyfeld by rail the former lie
about the fort unburied. Mrs. Grimes and
several other women we're killed during the
engagement"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-04-08

MosBY OUrw1rrEp-On FRIDAY last.
March 25, Capt. f.. b. Gere of the Griswold
light cavalry. was sent out with 1875 men to
the eighborhood of Berryviile and winches-
ter on a scout, and encamped at Milwool.
some six or eight miles from the former place.
After the men had got their 6res built. SerOt.
Weatherbee of Co b, Corporal Simpson of
Co. II, and private went some two miles
from camp to get supper at farmhouse. and
while waiting for the long DELAYED tea, were
surprised to find several revolyers suddenly
advance into the room, behind each pair
of which was either Gel. Mosby. a rebel
captain, or lieutenant. all rather Determined
men with "shoot in their eyes," who demand.
ed the immediate surrender Of the aforesaid
Yankees. The aim being wicked. the three
Twenty y-Rrsters saw they were "under
cloud" and so quietly gave up the contest.
Col. Mosby was much eiated BY his good for.
tune, and required his prisoners to follow him
-~rr--i- -. 's''"Ss 20 as "Vsuqua'''r'
at fa'ls the pri'a'e' however whne P'e,en-
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-04-08
VERMONT ITEMS.


MoNTPELIER UNIoN School AT the an
nual meeting Of the Union district, W. G.
Ferrin moderator. the following elections
were made r. Hargin, clerk and collector
r. Ricl srdson, treasurer Luther Cross, au-
ditor Commiuee-R Richardson. J. A.
Wing, E. H. Prentiss, Charles Reed, w. G.
Ferrin. Voted a tax Of 8 cents on the dol
lar Of the grand list.
III Capt Dillingham; has been so kind as
to give Us the folio wing list Of Vermont Off
GERS, who are now in Libby prison, and were
well on the 2Ist Of March, when Capt. Dill
bingham loft. to wit;
Maj. josiah Hall, 1st Vermont Cavalry /;
Capt. Robert scofeld, ditto; Capt. C. A. Ad-
ans, ditto; Capt. VIM NJ. Beaman, ditto ;
Lieut. Eli Holden. ditto Lieut.. l.. l.. Stone,
% W. infantry.
Capt Dillingham; says that he does not be-
heve word OF the rumored death OF Curt.
A. Coburn. He was in correspondence with
him a short time before he left Richmond,
and " Curt" was then at Belle Isle and as
comfortable as could be expected Capt DID
bingham thinks however. that he has been
transferred to Georgia.
The First Vermont Brigade, Col Grant
commanding, is now the % Brigade in the
ID Division of the 9th Army Corps. Gen.
G. w. Getty commands the division, and
Maj Gen. Sedgwick the corps. The 10th
Vermont we understand to be in the Sd Di-
vision of the same corps, which is command
ed By Gen. Prince.
The 17TH REGIsENT.-Col. Randall has
made application to the War Department,
with a fair prospect OF success, to have the
l7th Regiment, now nearly full, assigned to
the division of mounted Infantry about to be
raised by Gen. Grants order.
] The woolgrowers Of Addison County are
to meet at Middebury April 6. to take meas
ures to petition Congress for an increase o.
the duty ON wool.
Mrs. Emma <. Thayer has been Scquittec
Of the charge of numbering two infant child
rem at Burlington, VT.
On Sunday evening, March 20, Nelson @
Cone, Of Sandgate, VT, was found dead in hit
bunk in the mill which he had tended for th'
last ten or twelve years He was about Sat
urday evening, in his usual health.
Josephus Sheldon fell accidentally from I
railroad car near Casteton, VT, last week
and was so severely injured that he died sooI
after.
A dispatch from Mr.. Williams, Governo
Smiths Secretary, informs us that Secretar,
Stanton refuses to extend furloughs of parol
ed prisoners. They must therefore report a
directed in their furloughs Times.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-04-08

A Canadian girl put off her wedding and
lost ber lover because she couldn't settle up
On the sixth bridesmaid.
The st. John, N. B., Globe says, 1t ia
enough to make the patriot mourn to see the
number of young men--the bone and sinew
of the countrywide are going off to the
States this spring. Can nothing be done to
keep them at home }"
Silver Creek, Hourshing village east OF
Dunkirk, N. Y, is without a physician. The
Erie Despatch advises the citizens ofthe place
to get along without one as long as possible.
aud they may eventually become as healthy
as the people Of Cory, who propose shooting
man for the purpose of starting grave yard.
itafy falif' mania, is prevalent in New York.
and a correspondent breathes forth in one OF
the papers his laments, because he has not
seen his wife. who is suffering from this DIS
ease, 10 three weeks.
The Wheeling, Va, lntelligencer learns
that several prominent rebels, residing al
Berkeley Springs, in Morgan county, West
Virginia, have been arrested as hostages Tor
the return of Senator Bechtal and delegate
/ Wheat. recently captured at that place by
gang of rebel raiders. The hostages. among
whom are couple of young women, daugh-
ters of prominent rebels, are now on their
/ way to Wheeling.
I The free state executive committee of Louis
iana have resolved against the assumption, by
the new sts,e government, Of any debts OF the
old state incurred in promoting the rebellion.
The Euslish papers express the opinion
that the Danish difficulties will cut of the
usual supplies of grain from Eastern Europe.
This will help our markets.
There has been great falling of IN the
value of the aunual productions Of Ireland
In the year 1859 il was estimated at f39,-
All 900. In 1868 it was but f27 7,327,oOo.
Here is decline Of more than S60,OOO,oOo
in four years.
The Ohio Senate passed bill on Friday
prohibiting the marriage of frat cousins.
The famous oak tree under which Generals
Gran; aud Pemberton met aud agreed upon
terms for the surrender Of Vicksburg, on the
Sd Of July last has been "gobbled up oy
soldiers who wished 10 obtain soasenirs OF
the memorable event.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-04-08

HORRIBLE REBEL ATROCITIES AT PADU-
oAH.--The special dispatch Of the Democrat
from Cairo says "Rebel prisoners state that
the main body Of Forests force, which was
ordered from jackson, Tenn, to Paducah, had
returned, Col. Hicks, the Union commander,
being strong enough to repulse any attack
During the fight at Paducah the rebels took
Mrs Hammond from the hospital and murder
ed her. Mrs. Hamilton, Mrs. Howard, Mrs.
Eagan and Mrs. McChorg were also taken to
the front, placed between two fres and kept
there for an hour. Their dresses we're perforat-
ed with bullets. While the rebel flag of truce
was moving forward the rebels disposed their
men for action. Our men had ceased firing
Tor fear the women would be killed.
A man has been arrested on the steamer
Anderson having in his possession the fresh
ly taken scalp OF a white man. 1t is suppos-
ed to have belonged to one of our soldiers. s.
Several persons have been arrested as spies,
among them two women"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-04-08

The Trustees of the " Soldiers National
Cemetery" are to meet at Gettysburgh on the
9th of April. Lieut.. Gov. Dillingham; is
trustee for Vermont. The cemetery Las been
arranged in a semi-circle, by States, and the
remains of the soldiers who fell at Gettys-
burgh have been deposited therein. Yer
mont is in the centre Of the FIRST circle, at the
right Of the centre alley. New Jersey is on
the opposite side Of the alley. A proper ar
rsngement, as the Vermont and New Jersey
troops have fought side by side.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-04-08

letter from New Orleans to a New England org an Of
Gen Banks written in defense Of his existing serfage
system in Louisiana says :'' Tobias Gibson, one Of
the planters in Louisiana, freely express
sed 10 me in conversation his belief in compensated free
saved him 10000 Precisely Saved the planter
500 000 and saved it at the expense Of the
cipated haf-re enslsyed blacks whom Gen Banks com
pe.s 90 work for IS month, though the planters can
cLly afford three times that MIR. Philbnck at
Port Royal paid his lab0rers, who exclusively
men, children, and disabled men, average of Sl5
month"; and even at those wages cleared $4,000 in one
season and above both expenses aud capital. MI
Gibson in Lousana may well thank en- Banks for his
500 900, but will the negroes, who robbed Of just
that amount. thank him IN. J. Tribune
As to the half fucts in the Tribunes para
graph. these are the most important omis-
sions The Louisiana planters furnish ra-
tions in addition to the monthly cash wages
of IS Mr.. Philbrick at Port Royal paid on
ly SIS in money and then sold his laborers
their supplies of food and clothing. If Gen.
Banks has saved single planter 100000,
he has saved the government ten times tina,
amount in food and clothing to idle negroes.
The late report Of Col. Kinks, superintend-
ent of contrabands in the department of the
Gulf, gave statistics putting this matter In
its true light. 0f more consequence to the
ne, roes than everything else, Gen. Banks
system has saved their lives. Instead OF rot
ting in filth and idleness in oLtraband camps,
as on the upper Mississippi, where they are
more than " half emancipated' thou
sands of them are delivered from all the Ill,
flesh Is heir to--the negroes OF Gen. Banks
department are employed, protected and paid
and their children instructed, and all accounts
agree that they are quiet and contented. They
are not, it is true. perfectly tree as If they
were running at large, hanging about th'
camps, and dying Of dirt and vice. But the!
are almost infinitely better off, and al'ogeth
er more likely to become fitted for periec
freedom and sef-suppOrt than if left wholly t'
themselves. Those who condemn the policy
of the government should be consistent anC
oppose the expenditure of government none!
to feed and clothe the contrabands If th'
support of these unfortunates is the duty o
the government, then it is the right of tn,
government to put them in the way of earn
ing their own support This is all 1t is do
ing, and We cannot see how any man can 6nC
fault with it, But this iault-6nding is no
honest it is personal and partisan, and Who'll
ly unworthy of humane and patriotic men.
Springfield Republican.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-04-08

Two RoeUEs INSTEAD OF ONE.--An anu
sing incident is related of woman in Eng
land whose husband, wealthy man. died
suddenly without leaving any will. The wid-
ow, desirous Of securing the whole property.
concealed her husbands death, and persuaded
poor shoemaker to take his place while a
will could be made. Accordingly he was
closely muffled up in bed as if very sick, and
a lawyer was called to write the will. The
shoemaker in feeble voice bequeathed half
of all the property to the widow. What
shall be done with the remainder }" asked
the lawyer. 1.-The remainder" replied he,
" l give and bequeath to the poor little shoe
maker across the street, who has always been
a good neighbor and deserving man )" thus
securing rich bequest for bimselfl The
widow was thunderstruck with the mans su-
daoious cunning, but did not dare expose the
fraud and so too rogues shared the estate.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-04-08

Perley Vallandigham, nephew OF the
great Ohio martyr, is married to and lives
with a negro woman in Muscaiine, Iowa, ac-
cording TO the Journal of that place. His
brother, living on the opposite side of the
river. is also married to negress.
A dispatch from Fort Smith, Ark, to the
Gazette says the army OF the frontier is in
motion, and it is supposed they are bound for
Northern Texas.
A toast from Prentice May the federal
soldiers be preserved, and the rebel soldiers
pick ed.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-04-08

The rebel General MCCULLOUGH is reported
en- route north with $500 men to reinforce
Gen. Forrest
Gen. Guerson has his cavalry force out
watching and harrassing Gen. Forrest, but his
division is much reduced by the absence of
veterans who are at home on furlough. Had
Gen. Grierson's entire division been at Mem
Phis, Gen. Forrest would not have escaped so
easily.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-04-08

Wisconsin. - The Union State Conven-
tion approved President Lincoln for re-elec-
ton, and appointed delegates to the National
Convention who will support him Among
the delegates are Gov. solomon and our friend
J. f. Potter, who frightened the rebel Pryor
out of duel.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-04-08

Rebels died Of disease and sickness from
commencement Of war to present time, l30,-
900. This gives total of 347, ,465 as the
enemys loss during the war. The same doe
uments put the Federal loss at 552,72O, or
205, ,255 more than the rebel loss, which OF
course, is sheer assumption, and intended to
impress the Souu with the idea that they
have suffered far less than we have.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-04-08

In regard to the statement that Mr.. Chase
wrote the concluding paragraph of the eman-
cipation proclamation, the Washington cor
respondent Of the New York Evening Post
says that the President pronounces all such
assertions untrue. Every public document
Of bis, since he became President, but one,
he asserts, is his own composition. That ex-
ception is the address to the English clergy
men. Mr.. Seward wrote it. But the CORES
pondent adds that the inaugural message was
certainly amended by Mr.. Seward, for the
document as it was sent off by the telegraph
is now in this city, and Mr.. Stewards inter-
linearons aIe to be seen in the manuscript,
or rather in the printed copy, for the message
was first printed for the Presidents private
use. Such interlineations are not uncommon.
The manuscript Of President Buchanan's in
augural is still in existence, with interlinea-
tions by Secretaries Floyd and Cobb, which
show how completely, in discussing slavery,
the weak-minded President was swayed by
these Southern conspirators against his better
judgment.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-04-08

A Chattanooga correspondent Of the Gin
cinnau Commercial processes to give genu-
inc copy of rebel official documents. showing
the losses on both sides since the commence
ment Of the rebellion. The following is a ta-
Bile Of rebel losses up 10 Sept. |, 1868
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-04-08

Rev Byron Sunderland chaplain Of the
Senate. has received call to the American
chapel IN Paris, and will probably go ON a
years. leave Of absence from his parish in
" ashington.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-04-08

~ friend thinks the Argus did not
copy our cattle market report. Perhaps so,
and we hope so. But when farmer puts a
private mark on his sheep, and finds sheep
thus marked in neghbor's flock, he is apt
10 claim the ownership.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-04-08
WHOLE NO. 2999.

water IN The Red river was rising rapidly,
which will much facilitate gunboat move
ments. The troops were in fine spirits.
Late Tex.s news states that when our
troops evacuated lndianola, March / 8, sever
al Union families left with them, taking the
lumber Of their houses.
In crossing haJous thirty-four men we're
drowned by the swampiug Of pontoons They
belonged to the 69th Ind. and 7th Michigan
battery.
Gen. McClernand had gone down the ooast
to visit Arkansas Pass and Brownsville.
Two steamers. the Alice and Hannah, ran
out Of Wilmington through New Inlet, du-
ring the night Of the l2,h inst. They we're
both fully loaded with cotton, some 700 bales
each
NEw YoRK. April 2.
The rebel Commissioner Ould has given as
surances TO Gen, Butler that the body Of Col.
Dahlgren will be soon given up to his father.
Gen. Ord is TO command our forces in
Western Virginia. Gen. Sigel is to command
that district but is not to conduct military op-
erstions.
The City Of Cork, from Liverpool 10Th, ar
rived at 8 o'clock this morning.
Turin, March l7.-News from a reliable
source at Rome states that the illness of the
Pope has become more alarming.
Hamburg, March l7.-Aceordiug to a hand
bill distributed in this city Mt 8 A. NJ to-day,
Prince Frederick Of Augestenburg was found
dead in his bed at Kel. The report requires
confirmation.
NEwBERN, n. c., March %.
The enemy in our front are guarding their
lines with unusual care in order to cut of all
communication from us, as to their strength.
RISGoLD, Tenn, April |.
The cavalry force of the enemy has been
augmented within the past few days and now
amounts 10 5000 They are encamped in the
valley from Tunnel Hill to Varney Station
and Red Clay, which they hold.
Over 900 rebel deserters came into Chatta-
nooga during the month.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-04-08

SOME OF GEN. GRANTS OPINIoNs.--Rev.
Dr. thomson, editor Of the n. Y. Christian
Advocate, reports a conversation he had with
Gen Grant in the cars, a few days ago:-
Gen Grant is a man Of medium height and
unassuming manners. His dress was plain
and in no respect indicative of his rank. The
stranger is struck with his youthful appear
ance. He seems to be not more than thirty
five years ofage. General Grant is a democrat
in the true sense Of the word. He is for the
people, for all the people He has none Of
the airs. or the spirit or the philosophy of an
stistocrat. Without freedom, or want Of
dignity, he is at home at once and everywhere.
lie is very modest, seeking to hide from the
public gaze. Though called for by the crowd
at every station, it was with difficulty he could
be persuaded TO step forward and raise his
hat; he made no speeches, but retired in ST.
lence.
In speaking Of Gen. Mcclellan he exhibit
ed both good sense and generosity, while at
the same time he indicated an intention to a.
void his errors. He attributed Gen. McClel-
lan's failure to no want of ability or education,
but to the fact that he rose too rapidly, was
intoxicated by his elevation, and afraid to
make bold step lest it should be a false one.
Moreover, he unfortunately allowed himself
to be manipulated by politicians, and bewil-
dered by the falte lights which they held out
before him.
Gen. Grant is hopeful and while he makes
no such extravagant utterances as Gen. Scott
and Gen. Mcclellan did, he yet leads us to
understand that events are in train for de-
cisiye spring campaign.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-04-08
Quotas of To,ons.

90 the 10th Of March the Solicitor Of the
War Department decided that where the quo
ia Of State is full, there is to be no draft in
toi0ns Of such State, although towns may be
deficient Had that fact been known in this
Congressional district, the deficient towns
would have been saved considerable expense.
However. as The State was deficient, it was
doubtless supposed that the rule did not ap-
ply, so nobody is to blame The next appor-
tioument and draft will be by to'ons. when
each will have to make up its deficiencies (;
therefore the towns, which have filed their
quotas now, will have so much the less to do
next time.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-04-08

A national flag which was buried three
years ago at Cleveland. Tenn, to prevent its
destruction by the rebels, was recently ex-
humed by party of ladies' after they had
paraded it through the streets, it was raised
over on Of the principal buildings OF the
place, aud there lrlt 10 wave in triumph
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-04-08

Thou shalt not steal.-The Argus cattle mar
ket report this morning March SOY seems to
have been copied from our own, even to an
error in the figures. We pay for reporting
and telegraphing this report. Now II the
Argus will share with us the expense, it will
be all right If it copies our reports without
doing 80, and without even credit, we shall
count the editor thief
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-04-08

A London correspondent Of the New York
Commercial Advertiser states that the United
States government, will recognize the Maxi
milan government in Mexico, provided the
policy Of the latter is not uufriendly to the
United States and that, in consequence OF
this expectation, France is giving the cold
shoulder to the rebels.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-04-08

BostoniAns, New Workers, aud Virginians
are complaining Of cold storms about these
days why don't they come up to Vermont
and ivs comfortably,