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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-12-02

The LOUISVILLE JOURNAL GIVES UP
SLAyRRY.--The Louisville Journal absndons
slavery. In leading editorial, ia reply to a
correspondent who urges emancipation ss the
only hope and salvation of Kentucky, it frank
ly admits that the peculiar institution " is
virtually dead, and dead by it's own hand. 1t
contends that the question is no longer how
it shall be saved from utter wreck, bot how
it shall be finally exIinsuished, aud with the
least jar to the social institutions OF the
South. It admits that it has proved curse
to Kentucky that 4" II the anti-slavery con-
stituIion, go powerfully advocated by Henry
Clay many years, had been adopted, the State
would now be more prosperous, wealthy and
happy than it is"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-12-02

A miiiiiJ comp ny Of fifty members has
been organized 10 Richmond. The commis-
stoned ofFic,rs are, Capt. Charles Mitchell I;
lat Lieut.. L. b. Groton; I'd Lieut. Harry
Tomlinsop.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-12-02

Capt Bulnam, has served as Orderly sergt
in Co. l, lst Vermont Cavalry and has done
his duty faithfully aud with credit to himself
and the canpany.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-12-02

Paul Dumas, Co. l., lst VI. Cavalry, for
merly Of Montpelier, was killed in fight on
the 10Th.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-12-02
LEGISLATURES OF VERMONT.
REMARKS OF Mr. BULLARD,
OF ST JoHNsBURY,


On he BIZ 10 Fay Soldiers Of ths I'd and Sd
Regiments for furnishing Uniforms.
The Governor of Vermont construed the
oct of Nov. 81, 1861. to mean that the six
special regiments authorized to be raised by
an act approved April 26, 1851, were TO be
furnished TO ihe officers and men as gratui-
ty. The governor 20 informed the recruiting
officers. and all officers having in charge the
raising and organizing the ID and Sd regi-
ments then enhsung. These men enlisted
and received their uniforms with this under
standing
These regiments went into the field but
before these uniforms were worn out, there
was an order from the General Government
to exchange these uniforms for the Army
Blue. What OF the gray uniforms was lett
was brown away, and were nearly al entire
loss. During thl, time the State presented q
bill TO the Government for this same clothing.
1t was allowed by he Government and the
State has received the pay for them.
The Government having paid the State for
these uniforms could do no other than charge
them TO the men, and at the same time carry
out the army regulations, and It wac so chsrg-
ed Oh the muster rolls. The men felt, and
Justly, lndb luis was Oat lElbu Ou iut part VI
the state, as they had been promised to them
ss u gratuity. Some towns, particularly the
town Of Springfield, had subscribed money
enough to purchase uniforms for the entire
companies raised in these towns, but on re-
ceiying the Intelligence from here during the
extra session that the uniforms would be gra-
tuitously furnished by ,be state, the money
was refunded TO the subscribers. and thus
these men were cheated out OF the uniforms
which would have been given them by friends
at home, and which was furnished by the
state.
The officers over these men we're furnished
with an entire uniform. including side arms,
but they have never been called upon to pay
for them. These men have never received
any bounty and have enuured the hardships
of this war from the FIRST outbreak of hos
tilities. Many of them had families who
needed this small pttance; many of them
are at home crippled, and little would help
them much Others are now in the field
bravely fighting our battles, and this would
encourage them to sustain the old flag with
more bravery, il possible.
The Legislature at this session, has not
had an opportunity to do so great an act OF
justice and redeem the plighted faith OF the
state 10 this worthy class of men.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-12-02

A grist.mill In Sunderland, owned by Ezra
Marbls. was destroyed BY fire ON Tuesday the
l. st inst. the work OF an ilcendiary loss a
bout $1,000. 1t had served the leople in
~, v;ctni,, fc, 30 80.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-12-02
DEATH OF EX.GOV. FAIRBANKS.

We learn that Hon. Erastus Fairbanks
died on Sunday, Nov. 2O.-a death Quiet and
peaceful The State, especially his town,
and all institutions designed for the well-be-
ing OF ihe community, have lost in him a
man eminent for liberAlity and zeal. He
brought to every service good judgment,
prudence, methodical labor and untiring in
dus'ry. His private business was immense
probably much larger than that Of any
other citiren,--ye he was attentive to every
public interest, giving largely both means and
personal service.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-12-02

LYMAN f. KNAPP, Capt Co F.
IAMEs S. PEoK, Adjutant,
WM. H. NORTON, lst 1t. Co. /.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-12-02

An lriahman at the polls in Windsor being
challenged for his naturalization papers, sftss
much esusipn to the authorities not to tier
h." hs handed over paper, which being
opened, Was found to be = bill aesinst him
sslf for two barrels o. whiskey.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-12-02

HEApouARTKRs l7rH VI. Vol. INIT.
n ear Pegrlm House, Va. Nov. l6 1854.
Editor a Journal Will you oblige us
b, contaoicung the statement in your paper
that the colors OF the 18th Vermont Infantry
were brought out Of the action of September
3Oth by ne officer followed by seventeen
men, as tits considerably at variance with
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-12-02

NEw TELEGRAPH AND RAILWAY LINZ
oFESED.-The following dispatches explain
themselves. Mr.. biusiey deserves to be con-
graduated on the completion Of the enter
prise which bic energetic efforts have so rap.
idly pushed forward
PHiLPrBUso, c. f., Nov. 2l
To j. q. Smith, Mortpelier:
rjoiee to send you greeting by the first
telegraph dispatch from the NJ. g. VI. J. r.
X. IN connection with our new railway. Nav
It serve to unite more closely in the bonds OF
ifA'ernSl, intercourse, the people on either
side OF the border
d. &. LlNSLEY. for Citizens. 4
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-12-02

A letter from Winchester says that the
.elles of the Shenandoah Valley 60 about
in faded gowns and poke bonnets, frown up
on the Union soldiers, and give all their
smiles to the few manned rebels of Stonewall
Jackson's old army, who, disabled from fur
lheT service, linger in that vicinity.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-12-02

The total losses of the rebel Price in Mis-
souri, from the commencement Of the cam
paign at Pilot Knob down to the time when
he took refuge in the eastern part OF Kansas.
on the 2eth ult., are estimated at over three
thousand seven hundred in killed and wound
ed and about three thousand in prisoners
The entire Union loss during the same time
was sixteen hundred
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-12-02

In cavalry fgnt on the 10th instant, at
Middletown, Va, Paul Dumas of Co. l., lst
VI. Cavalry, was instantly killed, being shot
through the head. Three others OF the me
company we're killed in the same fight. Du-
mas was from this villags, and well known TO
our citizens and those OF st. Adams and Mont
peliar asia skillful photographer, formerly in
the employ OF Charles Miller. His death will
be uniyersellN regretted .--Iimes
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-12-02

frr the journal
COPPERHEAD TRICK IN CALAIS En-
planned.


MR. EDIToR.-Tte article which came out
in your paper Of late issue, under the head
Of "Copperhead trick in Calais" was
simply an exaggerated falsehood. adulterated
with sprinklings Of truths. wish fully to
explain. In the first place, the honorable
member Of VI Legislature from the north
east corner town of this county, who wro e
The article, says the votes for electors were
sent to the town committee. This Is partial
ly true, perhaps, but as it would be under.
stood, is really untrue. There was pack
aye sent to this Office directed to ]. S. Whee-
lock, who is one Of the republican town COM
mittee, but whose post office address is r..
Calais.
End He stated that they were called for by
the committee both before and after election,
this is untrue, as neither Mr.. Wheelock or
any other person has ever called for them to
this day. When they we're received here
they were placed where such matter is always
kept, and has been there ever since being
nothing on the wrapper to designate them,
other than the private property Of said Whee-
lock, hence can any one justly charge the
Postmaster with embezzling said votes.
Sd. We hope that the honorable member
will be SO chary in mis- future ebultions o.
talent with the pen, that he will not COM
promise himself by causing to be published, +,
so extensive libel against those who feel
confident Of managing the affairs placed under
their control, and are responsible therefor.
Is it not strange that man so far removed
from the Transaction which he falsely reports
so 30 be, should stoop or even dare to circu-
late such libels against any person who has
for 30 many years been so highly respected
for his strict regard Of law and order as the
p. M. at Calais ut rather attend to his
own legitimate business and If the affairs Of
the P. o. at Calais. need investigation, let
those in its own vicinity VINO know about
matter investigate it
J. Ii. McLoUD,
OH ID n oil. ",
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-12-02

REBEL BARBARIrY-Commissio Hol
brook reports to Adjutant Gen Washburn's
office that Daniel NJ. Cough, lst sergear #
co. +, 18th VI. vols. lay on the ,attle field
aftes the engagement of Sept, so, and curing
the night OF Col. Cummings' death, and
heard him groan. The next morning he
crawled over to where the Colonel lay and
found him dead and stripped OF all his cloth
ing. This is but single instance of rebel
bari ,ritos and cruelties throughout the war
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-12-02

The mail boat from City Point brings IN
formation that Thursday nigH heavy firing
occurred on Buffers Font y Dutch GAP,
caused by rebels attempting to force our pick
ct lines. They were completely repulsed.
The rebel arsenal at Charleston burned on
the I'd inst.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-12-02

The rebels attacked our forces at Straw
berry Plans, Is miles above Knoxville, in
force yesterday mornlng at day break.
The fighting continues al intervals all day.
Our forces held their own. The rebels were
repulsed in every attack.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-12-02
Clerk of P. o. Calais, Vt.

WITT
NoTE.-We have authority from the gen.
tleman who wrote the previous article to state
that he was informed by one of the Town
and is ready to vouch for the entire truth Of
the former article.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-12-02

Gold, l1,50 Am. 81. 80 ga
Though Early's main force has been with
drawn far up the valley. he has left small
detachment of cavalry TO conceal his designs
and for accommodating purposes.
Gen. Powell encountered Que Of these par
ties last Thursday and drove them through
Front Royal. On the same day, small body
of rebels was met 10 the vicinity VI Berry vile
some ofwhom where captured.
The Heralds dispatch says news from Sher-
man through rebel sources has created al
excellent feeling here, and increased il possi-
Bile, the confidence in the wisdom and success
Of tho great movement.
Richmond papers OF Saturday contain no
news from sherman, but boast that ruin
awaits him.
The Herald prints long report Of the en-
p-rience Of northern merchant in Georgia
who lately escaped from the south He gives
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-12-02

!. c. LlNsLEY, for Citizens.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-03-19
For the Daily Gate City.
SHER MANsS EXPEDITION.
CAxP 18th Iowa VET. VoLs.. |

NIcKsBURG, March g, 1864.
EDrroR GATE CIrY:-I herewith send
you by express q batch of rebel papers
published in different parts Of the "Con-
fsderacy," Brandon, Selma. Jackson, Me-
ridian, Atlanta, Canton, Richmond, DO.
Some Of them old-others Of recent date;
many have suspended. picked them up
at different points, on the late expedition
to Meridian under Major General Sher-
man, from which We returned on the 9th
inst. We left here on the Sd of Febru-
ary last and were almost constantly on
the march. We passed through the
wealthiest part of Mississippi with very
little opposition. The "Piney woods"
mostly sprnce pine, about the Tallahatchie
just before reaching Meridian, is the
poorest red clay land l have ever aeen.
In passing drove of muley cattle one
day, soldier remarked dit was too poor
to afford horns for the cattle"
Our army returned in good health and
fine spirits, alter doing great damage to
railroads, tearing up tracks, destroying
locomotives, cars, and other public prop
er.y. A large number of deserters from
the rebel army came in. Several priso.
ners were captured, and about 10, 900 ne
L
groes came back with our army. Wefound
plenty Of salt meat, fresh pork and beef.
Meal, -four and salt scarce. Starting
with only twenty days rations, We for
aged on the country for supplies. Ny
First Lieutenant. Fitzpatrick, of Ososola,
and Sergeant William Bush Of my COM
pany from Jour city, both on provost
duty on Gen. Chambers sta1, we're cap
tnred BY the enemy on the Goth Febru-
ary near Canton, Madison county.
| We are ready now to 60 home il Sher.
man does not call on us for another 'ssam.
page" up Red River. With : mountain
of papers TO make out, have no time
nov to write sou more; but havipa
t'seen tho elephant Ia the interior Q,
lrsbeidoa. on future occasion hope r
Be able to give your readers . more ex
tended report Of some q the incidepts )
one of the longest infantry marches 81
! record-little sbort of foar Auddred mile.
Part Of ,the rebel army resreatsd into Ala
bsns: "A Hw scattering casAlfy tem1il
in this 6tatss SThs vsasAes wss delirht
ful: II ohly fliued on two days.
N neeptOtdiiy, Y JAien8 IL RSrn. q
4 Capt. Co. G, 15tk Iowa.
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VOL. III.
old Feik., party.

At a meeting of,the l.. U. A. Society
on Friday aftsrnoon it was resolved e
hold large "Oid Folks Party" at the
Billings House, and to invite oil the siti-
zens to participate in it. Its proceed.
are to bo appropriated to buying hand
some contribution to the Mississippi Fair
to be held at St. Louis in May next. To
this end all the ladies Of Keokuk and vi
entity are invited to mset with the Z. U.
A. Society at its next meeting, on Wednes-
day next, at O'Clock P. NJ, to make ar
rangements to insure success.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-03-19

THR 15TH REGIMENT CoMING.-By
reference toa special dispatch to the GATE
from Col. Belknap, it will be seen that
the Fifteenth Iowa regiment, numbering
425, officers and men, are now at Cairo,
and will probably be in Keokuk on Mon
day next. These veterans have re-enlist-
ed, and are now on their way home to en-
joy their 80 days furlough with their
friends,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-03-19

ATTENTION CRY RIFLES ALI the
old members of the "City Rifles" are re.
quested to meet at the Court House this
evening, at o'clock, to make prepara-
tions for turning ou. to receive the 18th
Iowa Infantry. Do not fail to be pres.
ent at the appointed hour.
One OF THEM.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-03-19

EE The total number of slaves. of all
ages and conditions, lost BY the rebels in
the war, is estimated at half million -
Besides, the institution of slavery is itself
In total ruins!
How very diligent have the slavehold-
ers and Southerners been, during the past
three years, in running off, their own
negroes! And no Fugitive Slave Law"
can longer help their extremities.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-03-19

| 40 Ao"o"iu8 III e0S OukyctBe
Organ of Bishop Wood, Catholic Of Phil
sdelphia: -
We Iish Democtais may not like the
complexion Of things, and We may abuse
till We burst, the Abolitionists A. princi.
pal insligators of the Southern revolt,
but facts, whether just or unjust, are
against us. The Abolitionists have ac.u.
ally carried the day, and it is utterly out
Of our powsr 70 drive them back tonight
again. Abolitionism Of the most perpet-
ual and sweeping kind is sweeping the
entire nation. And We may as veil not
resist the national current. The tide Ii
rising; let us not permit it to leave Us in
the solitary sand. As there is Christian
philanthropy in emancipating the blacks,
let US have that philanthropy as it is jas
tice to the nation to destroy slavery, let
rs be just to the nation and, as the fu-
ture peace Of the country demands the
ruin of slavery, let us secure the future
peace Of the country. Away with parti.
zanship! Away with mere prejudice -
Away the nonsense Of resisting the IA
tlonal current. Let Ms At all events &C.
cept with grace that which We cannot
undo.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-03-19
school Exami.atyon.

EDIroR GATE: Permit me to cay .
few words in relation to the examination
Of the Fifth Department. of the Keokuk
Public School, Of which Mr.. Par.ors is
Priaeipal, assisted BY Miss Hawxhur,t
and Miss Seymour. Ieatered the school
yoom st $50 A. NJ, when class D, prac.i-
cal arithmetic, was in recitation. NJ st-
tentioswas At ones arrestedby the promp,
end intelligent .mannef ID which this
class answered. Then cane n|aas B, -.
bra /; they I'D ~ell, andfslJJwed that shsj
wers inS6t fdlsrs. 1hsa deelss },os Hs 81
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Master Pittman, which was well s'said.'
RECESS.

=
Master Pittman, which was well s'said.
RECESS.
II Then class B, arithmetic. This clas
7 is indeed bright, and certainly had beel
4 well instructed. 40z a3HoV o1
Then came class A, algebra. Thi
class has nix members. One was absep
on accouat Of sickness. They have at
tended this school for several years, and
have attained proficiency 10 this branch
which does honor to the institasion, and
great credit is due the instructors.
Then came the spelling class, which il
very large. This class did we'll, and in
this respect l see that this school is prop.
erly conducted, because the spelling. class
is still kept in existence among those more
advanced.
Defamation BY Lizzie Clark; well done.
AFTERNOON.
The first class called was A and B in
reading. This is large class and has
been well instructed, and it should be !;
for it is very important branch.
Then came class A. geometry. Here
again appeared the veteran six. This
class is an honor to the school.
Defamation by S. Fry. Good, we'll
done.
Then class C, Physical Geography.
This class recited well it is an honor to
be member. 8
Then defamation by R. Marshall. /
was much pleased with bis manner and
delivery.
Then class D, Mental Arithmetic
This is a fine class, and give them more
credit than can bere express.
Song BY Misses Rees and Elgin, which
was well executed. l was pleased very
much, as ell appeared to be.
Recitation by Lizzie Matless. She il
good reader for one of her age, and has
Doen We'll instructed.
Class B, Algebra. This 10 3 class of
keokukians, and they know how to DIAL.
kulate."
Reading By Mary Kitty. Her articu-
lation was clear and correct.
Glass D, Geography. This is a very
large and interesting class, and displayed
. thorough knowledge of this branch.
Reading by Mary Fletcher. and song
BY Mics c. Rees, concluded the very in
teresting exercises Of the day.
During the entire day the most perfect
order prevailed indeed the discipline,
system, and all, showed that this depart
ment is under the management Of thor
ough and competent teachers. They cer-
tainly possess the faculty of impartiug
knowledge. Quite = number of ladies
and gentlemen were in attendance.
CITIZEN.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-03-19
RG- The wheel of fortune is generall

H6-The wheel of fortune is generally
SO capricious that We take pleasure in
"dolng it justice" when it does justice to
Us or our fellow beings. In one Of ito
turns 1T has dropped into the hands ol
Charley Bosrdman, the gentlemanly clerk
in the Ticket Office of the Eastern r. r
a lucrative and pleasant position, and
Charley leaves us the 6rst of next week =
western travelling ticket agent for the Han.
nibal & St. 10. 4. R. This situation he i,
we'll qualified for. and will Gil the bill a
ct" We have no doubt. Ssccess 4
you. \
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-03-19

RGodey for April has been received
at Lowry's Depot. 1t is up to time, as
usual. The ladies oil want to see the
spring fashions.
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EF Don't fail to notice Howe Il Tyler's
sale at 10 o'clock this morning. In addi-
tion we will sell two trunks full of cloth
ing; also one chest of carpenters tools,
best kind and all in frst.rate order.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-03-19

PLATEs.-Jus. received, 100 dozen
brass, 100 doz. iron and 90 doz. steel heel
plates; 50 doz. iron toe-plates 500 pa
pers plate nails; 5000 rolled leather shoe
strings. At W. Il. Bidleman, No. 90
Main street.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-03-19

Eg- The editor is under obligations to
Col. Archer for the present of nice pipe,
which was made by Union officer in
Libby Prison. 1t is made of wood and
lined with tin. 1t operates like charm.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-03-19

Howe & Tyler will sell on Saturday
morning, at 10 O'Clock, an elegant sofa.
mahogany chairs, do cane seat, 6ne bed.
steads of different kinds, dining and other
tables, sofa, lounge. carpets, bureau.
cooking and parlor stoves and kitchen
furniture; also two plows and one seed
sower. Also, good sewing machine.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-03-19

CHRISTIAN UNITY-Sermons for the
times-in st. Johns Church.
Subject for Sunday evening, the Goth
inst.-"How the Unity was LOST
Christians of all denominations are
earnestly invited to attend.