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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-01-01

DEATH OF JAMES Nj. HENRY, ESQ.
We learn that James M. Henry Esq, Of
Waterbury, died on the 2Sth inst, aged 81
YEAR,. This event has not been unexpected.
as for some months his health has been fail
ing. Few men have been so extensively known
as Mt Henry, through the large business in
which he has been engaged for several years,
and he had attained high degree Of respect.
not only in his town, which he represented in
the Legislature, but throughout the State,
and in neighboring states, where his bust
ness led him. We regret in him the loss Of
a good friend and patron.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-01-01

We are informed that Williston has made
up its quota from The ranks OF its own citl-
zsns. Instead of recruits of doubtful charae-
ter, both moral and physical. furnished by
brokers, who select their men with sole refer
ence to the amount Of money they can retain
from the bounty for their own pocket, the
best specimens OF intelligent and vigorous
Young men, citizens of Williston, nov consti-
tute its quota. All honor to Williston and
to the young men, it's representatives on the
battlefield, The personnel of our army
should consist of the like, in much larger
proportion. One regiment Of such men i;
worth more to the Government than three o
unprincipled hirelings.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-01-01

QUITE A Lone FAST Mr. John Waich,
residing in the northwest part of this town,
lost his COW some few weeks ago, and search
nrst made in all sections of this and ad-
joining towns for her whereabouts, but with
no avail, and then as a last resort she was
advertised in this paper, and that too failed
to bring any welcome tidings of the lost ami
NAL, and she was about given up for lost with
dead certainty when some fourteen DAYS
after her departure some individuals were
walking about the lots and went to a certain
pit to examine something in its vicinity, when
upon looking down into this cavity in the
earth "old Mully" was discovered, (but so
thin as to almost demand the use of
magnilying glass to see herr looking as
sad as rebel over his blighted hope me
tie men went to work and got b. out OF
her perilous rendezvous, and although weak
from her long fasting, she T.nsged to make
her way home and to plenU OF good provin-
der. How she could esist for so long peri
cd without morsel of food is a mystery
She is now doing we'll, but of milk she is of
course very spe1ng Bennington Banner.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-01-01

The third annual tour Of the Hutchinson
family is a complete success. Their concert
Friday eve. was attended by house filled to
overlooking, and the programme was perform
ed to the admiration and satisfaction Of all
present and received with great enthusiasm.
The troupe more than sustained their pre-
vious high reputation. The young Hutcbin-
sons were the " stars" and Little bennett
exhibited great activity. and is decidedly
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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-01-01

Gen. Thomas, just back from the Missis-
sippi valley, states that he has put into the
field 20, 900 drilled slaves, in infantry, artil-
lery and cavalry, the latter mounted on mules,
of whom 1900 are in hanks Department.
He has $4,000 negro women and children
under his care. He is leasing the sugar and
cotton estates in Mississippi and Louisiana
rapidly, and not for stipulated rent, but for q
royalty on the produce-Sf bale for cotton
Of four hundred pounds, one cent pound fol
sugar, and five cents bushel for corn and
potatoes. This rent goes into the national
treasury. The farms pay, besides, the direct
revenue tax.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-01-01

1MPRovfNG The British authorities in
New Brunswick have arrested two men for
piracy on board the Chesapeake; and in
Scotland, the Attorney General has seized
the steamer Pampero. which was lying in the
Clyde. and opposed to be designed for the
rebel service.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-01-01

A correspondent of the New York World
at Bridgeport, Ala, gives an account of ID
women who applied for help from the com.
mssary there in single day. One case i:
given as sample of nearly ALI
Provost Marshal.--Are you a widow?
Mrs. Ricard. NO, sir.
p. NV here is your husband,
Mrs. with Bragg, in the third Ten.
nessee cavalry.
7. M.-Your husband is in the rebel army
when did he join it,
Mrs. R.-Two years since.
p. M-Did he volunteer
Mrs. R.-Yes, to keep from being con
scrip,ed.
p. M.-But the rebel consumption law was
not then 10 force.
Mrs R.-But they told him that it would
soon be, and he had better volunteer.
P. M.-Was he not a strong secessionis
from the starti
Mrs.. R.-Yes he thought you wanted to
deprive US of our rights, and take all oui
slaves.
M-How many slaves did he own'
Mrs R.-None.
p. M--lfad ho a plantation
Mrs. R.-No, sir.
p. M.-What property had he
Mrs. R.-Nothing he lived by days work
=. M.-Why, then, was he SO fearful about
the slaves
Mrs R.-Because he was afraid the North
would put the nggers on an equality with us
p. M-Your husband is in the rebel army
and you ask us to supply you with bread
why do you do this
Mrs Ricard threw aside the fly of the tent
and Just outside stood five small children
who had but single article Of clothing
light, homespun cotton wrapper-On each
though the wind was blowing chilly cold from
the north. "They have not had a mouthfu
since yesterday morning" said Mrs. r., "anc
no, holt enough for ok months" The uPpea
was irresistible; the provost marshal ther
told her he would administer the oath, anC
get her relief On being asked to subscribe
her name, she replied that she could no
write, and accordingly resort was had tt
the mark
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-01-01

A PATTERN PATRoN.-A lady has sent to
us two dollars as advance paymen, for the
Waterman IL Journal for 1864" on account
of its being war time and every thing is so
high" This lady will get her moneys worth /;
but we wish for her great deal more. May
this year be one of gladness to her and as
she doubtless appreciates the blessings OF
peace, may the year be sigualized by an hon
orable peace to the country, and good will
among all its inhabitants. We have another
good wish for the rest of our Subscribers oh
that they were all like this good woman, in
the prompt and full payment of newspaper
subscriptions.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-01-01

Henry Dunklee, OF Concord, N. H., has
purchased the property in Bra,tleboro known
as the valley Mills. He has added a story
and a wing to the building in which be pro-
poses to carry on the business Of manufsc-
turing sewing silh.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-01-01

Capt. Samuel Darrah, Co. d, Tenth VI.
Volunteers, has been offered the position Of
Assistant Inspector General for the Sd Divis-
ion 30 Corps, by Gen. Carr, but has declined
preferrng to remain with his company.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-01-01

Vermont and Canada stock sold in Boston
for 50 on Saturday Vermont State sizes
Ns74 lO4.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-01-01

Capt. William Smith Of Mortified was
found dead in his bed on the morning Of the
22d. The deceased was 10 years Of age, and
had been at work the day before cutting tim
Der. Hear, disease is supposed to be the cause
Of his death.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-01-01

The Hon. George w. Grandy, Of Nergen-
mes, has been elected President Of the Addi-
son County Bar Association
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-01-01

Lieut. Rollin NJ Green Of the 7th Vermont
Regiment died recently at Fort Barranoas,
Pensacola, Florida, Of the yellow Fever.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-01-01

A dispatch to the Burlington Times says
the 9Th Vermont regiment left Washington
on the night Of the 9th for Vermont.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-01-01

The Newport News says that the Canadian
authorities are enforcing the law against par
ties engaged in running out men to serve in
OR army. On the 4lh inst. two men we're
tried and sent to the penitentisry for IA years,
and two for 81 years. On the 9Th there were
seventeen in the jail at Sherbrooke waiting
their turn to go down into the peniientiary
pool, and ten more had just been arrested at
Coatlcook. Most Of these men are Americans
One of these runners, named Carr, lie a de-
setter from the U. S. service, and dare not
come this side the Line, except to conceal him
self, and then the Canadian authorities arc
alter him with sharp stick for running out
substitutes against the law in such case made
and provided. II caught in Canada he goes
to the peniteRiary-if nabbed in the States
he'll probably be shot.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-01-01

Rev Thomas Kidder, volunteer from st.
Johnsbury, has been detailed as Post Chap
lain at Brattleboro.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-01-01

Five hundred and twenty Union prisoners
from Richmond, reached Annapolis to-day,
being those exchanged by Gen. Butler OF
this number but sixty or seventy were sick,
the others being in pretty good condition.
The constant departure Of troops who have
re-enlisted for another term Of three years
service, is having great effect upon the re-
naming men who are eager to re-enlist and
visit their homes on furlough Of thirty
days.
WAsHINoTON, Dec. 20.
Judge fancy is considered no worse this
evening. He has been i'll since Sunday.
A CoLoRED SOLDIER GUARDfNo HIS For
MIR MAsTKR.--A correspondent OF the Gin
cinnstu Commercial, with the army of the
Cumberland, nsrrates the following incident
certain wealthy old planter, who used to
govern precinct in Alabama, in recent
skirmish was taken prisoner, and at late hour
brought into camp, where guard was placed
over him. The arstocratic rebel, supposing
everything was all right--that he was secure
enough any way as prisoner of war--as a
committee of the whole, resolved himself into
sleeps dead slumber. Awakening about
midnight, to find the moon shining full in his
face, he CHANGED to inspect bis guard when,
horror of horrors, that soldier was negro
And, worse than all, he recognized in that
towering form, slowly and steadily walking a
beat, one of his own slaves Human nature
could not stand that; the prisoner was en-
ragged. furious, and swore be would not. Adj
dressing the guard, through cenohod teeth,
foaming at the mouth, he yelled out:
Sambo I!
Well, massa.'
Send for the colonel to come here imme-
diately. My own slave can never stand guard
over me it's id outrage no gentleman
would submit to it,
Laughing in his sleeve, the dark faced SOL
der promptly called out corpl de guard.
That dignitary appeared. and presently the
colonel followed. After listening to the
southerner's impassioned harangue. which was
full of invectves, the colonel turned to the
negro with,
Sam
Yes, colonel
You know this gentleman, do you :
OBJ course; he's Massa b., and has big
plantation in Alabam'.'
Well, Sam, just take care of him to night =
and the officer walked away. As the senti-
nal again paced his beat, the gentleman from
Alabama appealed to him in an argument.
Listen, Sambo!
You hush, dar it's done gone tekin' to
you now. Hush, rebel! was the negroe' S
emphatic command, bringing down his mus
ket to charge bayonet position, by way OF
enforcing silence. The nabob was DOW a slave
his once valued negro his master; and
think you as he sank back upon blanket. in
horror and shame that night, that he believed
human bondage was "a divine institution, or
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-01-01

FAIR.-The Ladies' Soldiers Aid Society
in Montpelier are preparing an entertainment
for New Years night, Friday EVENING" at
Washington Hall, in aid of their fund for the
relief of sick and wounded soldiers. The en-
terprise is under the management of ladies
who always accomplish what they undertake,
and cannot fail to be success and we trus,
it will receive, as we know it will deserve,
the abundant patronage of our people.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-01-01

CoNrssPTbLE "A Sanitary Committee on, Wcst
have made " Lincoln present u nice gold watch.
purchased with money stolen from the public c,uubu-
tons fnr sick and wounded sn'ders Any BODY no ~a,h
do such ihinE What ~ould rob graveyard, and tho
person who would receive such pressn s just bad.
-4Tgns.
No Sanitary Committee made the present !;
nor was it purchased with public con.ribu-
tons made for another purpose. The watch
was offered by a jew eler Of Chicago, as a prize
to the giyer Of the most valuable contribution
TO the Great Fair at Chicago and the manu-
script Of the Presidents Kmaneip ationProcla-
nation proved the most valuable ~ Free Press.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-01-01

The funeral of Gen. Corcoran took place at
New York on Sunday. The remains were
escorted to the grave by the 22d and 69th in
fantry, 4th artillery, the New York common
council, several societies and many military
A AfcarA
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-01-01

Wales Bass, son of Alpheus bass, Esq, OF
Moretown, was instantly killed on Saturday,
Dec. 26th, by being aecidently thrown i'om
DAD of wood. The horses having taken
fright, became unmanageable and in turning
corner threw him off and killed him.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-01-01

A thorough investigation of the circum-
stances of Morgan's escape from the Ohio
penitentiary is in progress, and promises to
implicate completely some people high in po-
siton in Columbus politics and society.
The unconditional Union men of Indiana.
republicans and democrats, have decided to
hold mass convention at indianapolis, Feb
ruery 22d and 23d, to nominate State ticket
and select delegates for the national Union
convention.
Gen. Hurlbut has issued an order highly
praising the negro troops VINO fought at Mos
COW, Tennessee, the other day.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-01-01

Fu1L.-Tbe quotas of Montpelier and Rut-
land are full.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-01-01

The flag presented TO the Hon. Daniel
Needham, the commissioner from Vermont,
by the city Of Hamburg, is six yards long by
four yards wide. 1t isared flag with a white
center adorned with the pillars and stars of
the State Of Hamburg. 1t is magnificent
trophy Of the Agricultural enterprise of Ver-
mont
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-01-01


The Richmond Wing of the 2Sth, iavors
treating with Gen. Butler for the exchange
of prisoners. The rebel Congress has placed
the financial questions in the hands IL a
special committee, and several new plans
have been proposed.
The Wing opposes wholesale CONSUMPTION,
and says the country will no, stand it.
The Wing says there is great mortality
amongst the federal prisoners at DAnville.
The official report of the rebel loss a the
battle Of Chickamsuga was 2,297 killed,
4, $50 dangerously wounded and 10000 slight
ly and 300 missing.
Lord Lyons had protracted interview with
Secretary Seward ON the Chesapeake affair
which may prove troublesome.
Last night 50 rebel prisoners came from
Camp Douglas, Chicago, to this city to enter
the United States naval service, having got
tired Of the rebel hon.
NEW York, Dec. 80
| Since Congress has refused to pay the ex
| horbitant bounties, expected enlistments have
been very much increased and hundreds arr
arriving daily. In a few weeks at the presen
rate nearly all OF the Army Of the Potomac
will have re-enlisted for the war. Some o
the regiments have gone in bodily while few
have refused altogether. 1t is reported tina
several Wisconsin regiments are among tn
latter.
The Times dispatch says that the War DE
partment has under consideration several i'm
portaut questions relative to the draft, whlc
will shortly be made public. The quotas G
the several States are being arranged so as
avoid difficulty in the future.
The time fixed for the enforcement OF tn
draft will not be later than the middle {
January.
The time for enisting recruits in the regu
lar army has been extended 10 June 25tl
1864, during which time the extra bounty
, $500 will be paid.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-01-01

Gov. johnson of Tennessee, has been sum-
moned to Washington by the President, to
consult about reconstruction in that State.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-01-01

The rebel leaders do not like the Presi-
dents Proclamation of amnesty, which is the
very best evidence that the President is hurt-
ing them. 1t is the CALLED jade that winces.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-01-01
Rogue Caught.

A clerk in the Treasury Department, named
Cornwall, stole about 100000 in demand
notes and invested them in bonds. He has
of course been arrested, and the Government
will lose nothing by the investment, as the
bonds will be cancelled.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-01-01

WAsHINoTON, Dec. 20.
Judge fancy is considered no worse this
evening. He has been i'll since Sunday.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-01-01

Those who are anxious to get bountes for
enhs'ing' must improve the present oppor-
tunity' and Immediately. Although we have
given line upon line already, we add the fol-
lowing General Order tom our interchangeable
Adiutant General
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1864-02-26

The teachers of Northwestern Ohio were out
in good numbers at Fremont OH Saturday last,
and proved their intention to sustain a live or
ganizatiOn. The address +. d. Dickerson of
Toledo, upon the "Developement of the Future
Maj" was carefully written production, full
of thought, and was listened to with marked in
terest by large assemblage. copy was asked
for publication.
Miss Van Doren, of Fremont, read an essay,
abounding in such thoughts as faithful teachers
can best appreciate.
Glasses were introduced from the Fremont
Schools, illustrating their methods of teaching
reading and mental arithmetic
A discussion followed upon "The best means
of reaching the idle, neglected youth of our
towns and cities participated in ty Messrs.
Ross, Cowdery, Converse, Woodwards, Dicker-
son, Brown and Hon. E. 4. White, State School
Commissioner.
The pupils of the Fremont Schools, enlivened
the exercises with music
The good people of Fremont gave us well
come such as Western men everywh give the
schoOlmaster. The gallant young Major Croghan
was not more anxious to meet his guests than
were they. Of the hundred and fifty teachers
at the meeting, we noticed fourteen from Toledo,
and we wished that all the teachers of our sec
ton could have been there.
flight hearts, clear heads and earnest spirit,
can prepare them for the wearisome labor of the
schOol-rOom, they will be much the better for
the Fremont meeting. Toledo Commercial.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1864-02-26
Written for the Journal.
NATURE AND ART.


Dame nature in her sturdy mood.
Well knowing that her work was rood.
And fearless of the critics eve,
Called out, as Art came gliding by-
And in her rough determined way
Belched out what e'er she had to say:
"Im told you think me old and tough,
And deem my work exceeding rough;
That | O'er all have such control,
l spread myself from pole to pole,
And often, when my work you trace,
There's neither symmetry nor grace,
Though you admit, on looking round,
Most wonderous things in me are found.
To you I'm not ashamed not /,
To show my vallies, brooks and sky,
My lakes so clear, my rivers deep
My mountains where volcanoes sleep,
The tiny leaf, the blooming flower,
The vines that twine their rustic bower,
The budding tree, the daisy small,
The ivy creeping on the wall
All these are parts of my great plan,
And you may beat me if you can
Art stopped, and meekly bowed his head,
Then looking up, he gently said:
Il did not dream to rival where
Such wonders and such beauties are,
But only aim, by talents lent,
To copy what l can't invent"
So now, in fine or stormy weather,
Nature and Art jog on together.
February 20, 1864. KATE.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1864-02-26
Home Items. &c.

BRAINARD LODGE, F. a. NJ, of this place. cell
ebrated their fourth anniversary, on Monday
evening, Feb. 22d. An address was delivered
by Rev. Bro. A. WILSON. After the cere-
monies at the Hall the brethren with their wives
repaired to the Croghan House where splen-
did supper had been provided.
A cOlored individual, on Saturday evening,
attempted to replenish his funds at the expense
Of P. DoRR. Standing at the counter, he was
asked if he wished anything, and replied in the
negative While Mr.. DoRR and his son were
both at the far end of the store the alarm bell of
the money drawer suddenly sounded th-r-r-r-r,
and the astonished darkey stammered out, al
noise" That alarm bell saved Mr. D. $40
which lay in the drawer.
The cold term of last week has softened down
to beautiful spring weather, Monday, Tuesday,
Wednesday and Thursday were fine warm days.
l. o. TorTEN Co., have purchased the stock
of groceries and provisions of THEo. CLArP, and
will continue the business at the old stand, with
large and complete assortment of family gro
ceries.
Capt. W. A. Strong, of the I'D Regiment ad-
vertises for men to fill up the ranks of this brave
regiment. The Government bounty ceases on
Monday next. All who would secure this must
enlist before that day.
The Court of Common Pleas is now i'll sess-
ion, Judge Fitch presiding
the Public Square with a good picket fence
without gates grade off the ground and set out
trees, shrubs, dc. This is the only way in
which the square can be made even decent. In
two or three years, when good turf has been
formed, gates can be opened, and the square
viii be pleasant place of resort.
Robin and Blue Bird have made their ap-
pearance among us again.
The new Hall in the Vallette, Moore Raw
son block, corner Front and Garrison streets, has
been named Union Hail. Is easy of access, with
high ceiling and well ventilated, and viii COM
fortably seat five or six hundred. There is a
large ants-room, cloak room, and kitchen room
in case of festivals.
Col. R. B. HAYES, of the 23d o. V. l., formerly
3 resident of Fremont spent few days on vis-
it here last week. His regiment has for some
time been stationed at Charleston, Western Vir-
ginia.
J. N. SMITH offers his farm of 200 acres, for
sale. 1t is splendid tract of land, lying on the
turnpike eight miles westof Fremont. See ad-
vertisment. ...-
The Town Council have appointed O. H.
BURDIck Marshal of Fremont, rice WM. BARKI-
NER resigned. Js 90 ~al
i'll. l.. MooRE, Esq, viii call at our office,
he will find letter of interest to him. 4f 80
There is reason to believe that Grant is in
motion from Chattanooga.
Gen. Seigel is appointed to an important COM
mand by the President.
The Lynchburg Republican reports the death
of ParsOn BrOwnlow, at Knoxville.
1t is rumOred that tents are to be struck IN
the Army of the Potomac ON Monday morning,
and a serious effort made to dislodge Lee from
his position on the south bank of the Rapidan.