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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-12-16

AMUSING SKEDADDLE.-It is said that
come of the copperheads in Calais have start
ed story that the new militia law is trap
to catch men for the front and moreover
that some persons have been foolish enough
to believe 1t, and have left for Canada =
Were it true, it would be altogether better
to 90 to the front than to Canada. About
five thousand deserters in Canada would glad
y come back and 90 into the army, if the
Government would promise not to punish
them as deserteIs. Canada is full Of refugees,
and there is no demand for labor there. AS
to the militia if the President ever finds it
necessary to call out the militia, be can do
it under the Constitution but the policy OF
the Government is to supply its army with
out calling upon the organized militia. In
tact the new organization il Vermont was
made, ON the recommendation of the Secre-
tary Of War himself, for use at home, to de-
feed our own fresides. He is poltroon,
indeed, who will expa,riate himself rather
than give such service.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-12-16

Gen. Washburn in his Report speaks with
ajustifable pride OF the fact that the colors
OF no Vermont regiment ever fell into the
hands of the rebels. This IS rare praise,
when we remember that our Vermont troops
have borne the orunt of every great battle
fought in Virginia during the past year.
We believe not even old Massachusetts
can say as much, although her troops never
lost their colors with dishonor. On the 23d
OF June last, in the fight upon the Weldon
railroad. the 4th Vermont was surrounded by
the enemy, but even then, Gen. Washburn
says, the colors Of the regiment we're saved
by the GOODNESS and daring of few de.er-
mined officers and men, who cut their way
out and brought away the flag.
The stockholders OF the Rutland County
Bank, held a meeting on the 9th inst, pur-
suant to notice, and voted to organize under
the National Banking Law. The capital is
to be increased to 100000 and the Bank
will commence operations about the lst Of
January, as the "Rutland County National
Bank" VIM. Y. Ripley was elected Presi-
dent, aud James Merrill. Cashier.
John Duffy, citizen OF Underhill. about
90 years of age, was found dead about day
light, Tuesday morning, on the highway be-
tween Underhill' Center and the fats. He
had evidently had ft. and had fallen from
his wagon.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-12-16
FROM WASHINGTON.

In the Senate, Dec. Z, X. King Cutler and
Charles Smith presented credentials, through
Mr.. Morgan, as Senators from Louisiana
Mr. Wade presented a remonstrance against
their admission-sll 20 be referred to judi
ciary COMMITTEES when appointed.
In the House Mr.. Blaine Of Maine moved
to reconsider the vote referring Stevens's bill
on gold and silver coin, which was carried,
65 to Al, and the bill was then tabled (kill-
ed 73 to SO. A bill was introduced es-
tablishing mail service to China. Resolu-
tions Of inquiry we're adopted as to relief OF
soldiers who have been held beyond their
terms ! as to dispensing with Dounties to sol
ders and raising their pay and as to an ad
vslorem tax on all sales of merchandise.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-12-16
A LIST OF THE BATTLES or THE
FIRST REGIMRNT IT, & SHARP.

A LIST OF THE BATTLES or THE
FIRST REGIMENT U. s. SHARP
SHOOTERS.
l. Big Bethel. skirmishing with rebel cav
ally. April 4. 1862.
2. York Town, siege Of York Town, from
April 5 to May S.
8. Williamsburg, general engagement, May
@ and 7-Hsncock's famous charge.
4. Hanover Court House, general engage
ment, captured section Of artillery.
S. Fair Oaks, general engagement, jane
first
6. Chickahominy, skirmishing, June rs,
rebels repulsed in attempting to cross the
river.
T. MechsnicsviIle, general engagement,
June 26.
8. Gaines Hill, general engagement, June
81.
9. Savage Station, general engagement.
June 30
TO- White Oak Swamp, heavy artillery
duel for three hours, June 80 at 10 p. NJ.
IL. Charl's City cross road. general en-
gagement, June 80. Lieut.. Pee, Of Co. II
I wounded and taken prisoner. sh
H. Malvern Hill, general engagement,
July /. Lieut.. Col. Ripley wounded severely.
Is. Bull Run No. 2, general engagement,
August 20, - skedaddle to Washington.
IA. Antistam, general engagement, Sep
tember II
! IS. Blackford's Ford, skirmish, Sept. 90.
, FRS: U. S. S. 5. and 14th Michigan capture
several pieces of artillery.
| l6. fredericksburg, general engagement,
Dec. IA. Cover the retreat OF I'd and Sd
corps from the city.
IL. Eelles Ford, crossed the Rappahan-
iock and skrmished with rebel cavalry, De-
cember 81.
ls. The Cedars, skirmish May 2, 1868.
Captured the 23d Georgia regiment, $50
strong.
10. Chancellorsvllu, general engagement,
May 8, captured 400 prisoners. Maj. Hast
ngs wounded.
20. Gettysburg, general engagement, July
/ | and 2, rebels in full retreat on the 4th.
81. Mapping Height, skirmish. July 23,
drove the rebels three miles.
| 22 Auburn, charge on a regiment Of dis
mounted rebel cavalry, and drove them from
7 the woods Oct. 13.
23. Kellys' Ford. charged the rebel rife
pits and captured 500 prisoners, Nov. 8.
"a. Locust Grove, general engagement,
Nov. 81, desperate fighting, rebels retreat at
night.
25. Mine Run, skirmishing, Nov. so. 1t.
Col. Trepp killed.
26. Wilderness, general engagement, 5rh,
9th and 7th Of May lS64,--three days in
succession, most desperate Of the war.
81. Todd's Tavern, skirmish, May 8. 1t.
Col. Judkins, Co. @, on Brigade staff, killed.
2s. Po River, skirmish, May 10 and IL.
30. Spottsylvania, general engagement,
Nav ~. Grand CHARGE of second corna
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-12-16

The PRESIDENTS MEssAGE.-It needs no
word Of praise. Il is SO brief, and the topics
are of such absorbing interest, that every
b.dy will read it; and every body VIII ad-
mire its matter, its style, its tone, and the
temper Of the good Presideny There is in
it mest happy combination of moderation
and frmness, worthy of a patriotic and wise
statesman. We pity the man,if there is one,
who can find fault with such document.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-12-16

captured February 8 at Newport, N G Bar
racks, sent to Wilmington and Salisbury,
thence TO Andersonville.
tured as above.
Privs Patrick McGarvin, o, H, Jericho,
captured, H G Blinn, 1st cavalry, L, Burling.
ton, as above, captured June II at Pavilion
Station, sent TO Charlottesville, Richmond and
Andersonville.
Priv w Jackson. lst cavalry, X, Middle
bury, captured May 10 at Belle Plain, sent to
Richmond, remained there 8 weeks, thence
to Andersonville.
Pfivs John Lindsey Let cavalry X. Lewis
GoniA do K, John Schmidt 2 X. T. 4 Sleeper
2 II. sergt George spaalding G. Privs Z
M Kibbee X, sumner Keyes d, S F
Randolph X, C c Liscomb 8 X. Corp X J
Fleming 8 A, NJ Mccoy u l5K.
Priv Horace y Rowe, 4, II, Peachsm, cap
tured June 23, sent TO Richmond and Ander-
sonville.
Priv James Ransom, IL, A, captured June
l al Coal Hsrbor, sent to Richmond and
Andersonville.
Priv Edward Frazier, II, /, johnson, VI,
captured June 18th
Stat meHt Of private Eugene alexander Of I'd
Vermont Bduerg.
Was captured at Jackson, Miss, August
8, 1868, and sent to " Camp Sumter" at An
dersonville. Ca, February 1864, left there
September 1854. And while there worked
in the grave yard and reports the following
list Of ffty-fve (55) Vermont soldiers buried,
giving the registered number Of heir graves
and the manner Of burying which was in long
trenches three feet deep. One hundred (l00)
bodies being buried in each trench. A pine
slab was laid across the trench directly over
each body and resting on shoulders. one foot
high on each side, the earth being then
thrown over them.
The camp was established February 81,
1864, the number Of prisoners there in July,
was $4,000. being divided into 100 detach-
ments Of 270 men each, and up to the time
we left lO,743 had been buried there and in
August 1877 Of the prisoners died in one day.
The men died from neglect, want of shelter
and clothing, and the small amount Of poorly
cooked food allowed them not being over one
ration per day. Ths prisoners we're transfer
red from Andersonviile about the first Of Oc-
tober, all who we're able to 60, and sent to
" Camp Lawton" near Milen, Ca, on the
Augusta railroad, and to Florence,S $. c. The
officers in charge of the prisoners at Ander-
sonvile were most of them from Baltimore,
Md, Of the Plug Ugly Schoola
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-12-16

ASSIGNMENT OF JuDoEs.--To hold the supreme cour.s
for the year commencing Dec lss. 1884; araa
Chittenisn co., Jan, 3-Alds Barrett, Kellogg Peck
Franklin CO.. Jan 10 Poland, Pierpoint, barrett,
Kellogg. 17F
Graod Isle co., Jan. 2oPoland, PIerpoiut. Barrett,
Kellogg. ! -
Addison CO., Jan. % Poland. Adds. Barrett, Ksi
logg. W.T.
Rutland co., Jan 30--Poland. Adds. Pierport Peck
bennir gton co., Feb. Adds, Perpont, Barrett,
Peck ~
windham co.. Feb. ls--Poland, Pierpoint, Kellogg
Peek.
Windsor co.. Feb 81 Poland. Adds, Perpoint, Peck,
Orange co., March 7.-Poland. Pierpoint. Barrett.
Ke logg Ht 81. .0I - -
Warrington CO.. Aug. S-Poland. Adds. Barrett. Ksl-
ogg. T0'7i
Lamoille CO., Aug l5-Poland, Pisrpoirt, Kellogg,
Peck
Orleans CO.. Aug. F.-Pisrpoint. Barrett. Kellogg,
Peck '''
Caledonia co., Aug. "a. = Adds, Pierpoint, Barrett.
Peck
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-12-16

Montpelier boy, in the army in pursuit
Of Price, writes that they chased the rebel
army TO the Arkansas river, distance oi
four hundred and eighty miles, during which
they had SIX engagements. completely routing
the enemy every time-making his loss more
than our whole command, The country
along the route was laid waste by the rebels
in their retreat, and bodies of men, left by
them. half eaten by the hogs and wolves,
were constantly to be seen by our men,
The pursuit, through snow,rain and mud was
very tatiguing on the part of our men, lin
fact for ten days they subsisted on beef and
mutton, without either salt or bread
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-12-16

We learn that Young, leader of the rebel
robbers, now at Montreal, says several offers
TO escape have been made to him, but that he
declined, as be expected to be discharged on
the l4th inst. II he is not discharged, he
says the reb. authorities will hold Vermont
ers, now their prisoners, as hostages. That is
game that two can play at.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-12-16

/ The Cincinnati Commercial, in comment.
ing upon the situation in Tennessee, remarks
Evidences have appeared of an intention
of Hood to cross the Cumberland and move
in Kentucky. but as long as the river re-
mains at its present state be will find the en-
terprise of crossing it one attended with great
difficulties. The river is patroled, both
above and below Nashville. by gunboats that
would soon run down pontoon fridge. 1t
is not likely Hood can cross the river unless
be make the attempt as high up as Carthage,
and there he would have a rough and lean
country to drag his army through.
| Whether Hood supply himself in Mid
die Tennessee with provisions and ammuni-
fion, is question of the greatest i'm tortsnce.
We hold firmly the railroad to Chattanooga,
so that nothing for the rebel army can come
from that direction. The nearest point OF
rebel railway 20 Hood is Florence, Alabama /;
and it is known that he sent back his supply
train to that point the other day, especially,
il was thought, to bring up ammunition,-
The rapidity with which ammunition is con-
sumed in action may be judged from the fact
in the fight at Franklin. the other day, we
expended one hundred wagon loads.
While Hood nigh bring up from Flor
ence a sufficiency of ammunition his trans
ports'ion is not adequate to the task Of haul
ing PRISONS from that point to the neig ghbor-
hood of Nashville. There is a good deal Of
corn in middle Tennessee, through the crops
in that region. owing to the unsettled state
of the country and the scarcity of labor.
we're short. 1t is, however, the opinion of
military men that, by careful foraging, Hood
can collect in that country, friendly as il is
to him, enough corn to-subsist his army for
some time, and, as the mills have not been
generally destroyed, he can have his corn
ground.
The great Shelbyville Mill, where Bragg
had his meal ground while at Murfreesboro
and Tullahoma, are still extant, and can be
used by Hood. 1t is not absolutely certain,
therefore, that he must retreat for want Of
provisions-it will not do to depend upon
starving him out. But he must not forget
that, owing his subsistence to forsging ex.
clusiyely, he cannot live any longer than he
can command the country with his cavalry.
As sCon as he is hard pressed he must stop
forsging, and then very soon he will be out
of rstions." -
Though Hood may succeed destroying
the railroad to Chattanooga, below Murfrees-
boro', yet we can still held communication
with that important post by the way of Cum.
berland Gap, Knoxville and Cleveland.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-12-16

The VI. Brigade has probably. ere this.
changed its base, as we have information that
the 9th corps was passing through Washing
ton ON the I'd inst.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-12-16

Vermont gives the largest relative majority
for Lincoln and johnson Of any State in the
Union. Her vote shows majority Of about
one thousand for every ten thousand of her
population. Massachusetts stands mex, on
the roll of honor. Ha
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-12-16

The black troops belonging to the Tenth
and Eighteenth Corps. have been consolidat-
ed, and are now known as the Twenty Fifth
Corps. The white troops of these two Corps
are also consolidated, and now form the
Twenty Fourth Corps; which is by far the
largest in the army. It is announced that
Gen. Stannard will command one of the
divisions Of the Twenty Fourth Corps.
The Springfield Republican says the pres
ent high price Of paper is brought practically
before the customers OF certain store in that
city by the price per pound for cfackers--two
cents cheaper to persons who bring baskets
OF the paper to wrap them in.
BY the official returns in Maryland. Mr..
Lincoln's majority is 7430 over Mcclellan.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-12-16

Henry w. Lester, Esq, one of the most
enterprising and successful farmers Of Rut-
land, died on the 5th inst.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-12-16

A dispatch from Psduosh gives a report
that the rebels have planted battery at har-
pet Shoals tennessee river, and gunooat
has been sent there. In the meantime trans
ports are not permitted to 60 above Smith
and.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-12-16
w. ID. MoGREeoR.
DErRorr, Mich. Dec.

DETROIT, Mich. Dec 7.
Positive information has been received that
raid upon this city is being organized by
rebel refugees in Canada. The civil and mil
'tary authorities are making every preparation
10 receive the raiders. Immediate measures
will probably be taken to organize and arm
militia regiments for LEGAL defence. A large
number of special policemen are already en-
rolled, and other active MEASURES are being
taken
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-12-16
LIST OF VERMONT TDOPs AT AN.
NAPOLls, MD, RECENTLY PARoL.
Ed AT SAVANNAH, IA.

WAsRseToS, Dec. 8.
Watton'' Journal IL eclose copy Of lie,
OF soldiers recently parole at Savannah, Ca.
Snd the names Of Others tho they report died
at Aadersonville, Millen, savannah, and other
points.
Complete Information nay be obtained Of
the ADJ Ju'an' General orihe Surgeon General
OF the State, on proper pplication.
Respectfully, +. HoLBRooK,
Commaioner Of Vermont.
r. O. a telegram just received that
Steamer Bell arrived lat night at Annapolis
from Savannah with ahrge number Of sick.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-12-16

AT FTa Division Hogital, Annapolis, Nd.
Serg. Maj Henry Stiles, 10th regiment,
from Windsor, VI, ap;ured June at Coal
hArbor sent to La5y prison, remained 8
days, thence to Camp Sumpter, Andersonville,
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-02-20

REBEL LADY SYHPATHIzERs~ ON THE
WRONG TRAcK.-A correspondent Of the
Providence Post, who is Assistant Provost
Marshal, under date of Lexington, Ken
lucky, Dec. 9th, relates the following curious
incident: Mrs. General Helme, whose hus-
band was killed at the battle of Chickamauga,
arrived in this town few days since, having
Just left the Confederacy, calling upon her
sister, Mrs. Lincoln, ON the route. Yester-
day she called on the Commandant of Lex
ineton, and requested the privilege of seeing
the rebel prisoners confined in the military
prison at this place. The request was grant
ed on condition that your humble servant
should be present at the interview. Mrs.
Helme was accompanied by Miss Todd Ia
half-sister of Mrs. Lincoln) and another lady.
They Immediately proceeded in close
carriage to the prison, where met them,
and ushered them into the office. Upon in
auiry, l found that there was but one pri-
soner who was charged with being rebel.
ordered him brought before the ladies, who
were very kindly disposed toward him, ask.
ed him some questions as to where he had
served, how long, ETC., and after exhausting
all their sympathies on him, who had suffer-
ed. bled, and almost died for the establish
ment Of a Confederacy, he bluntly informed
them he had some months since taken the
oath of allegiance Of the Federal Govern
ment. The joke was too good TO be lost,
but they concealed their appreciation OF II
long enough to bid him good day; and as !
handed them into a carriage, they burst forth
into merry laugh, saying it was a " Yam
kee trick" and acknowledged the sell, re-
questing me in my next exhibition Of rebel
prisoners, to produce those who had not
taken the oath.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-02-20
Going at the Old Price.

The hiickerbocker is responsible for the
following good story:
Somewhere in Connecticut there is
iamlly oy the name of BarstOw, who were
never noted for cleanliness. On the con-
trary, the name was proyerbial for filthiness.
They were farmers; and Mrs. Barstow was
engaged in the dairy business. Each week
she posted her way to village near by, and
disposed Of her butter to Squire Walker, who
dealt in country produce and groceries. Ere
long she learned that she did not get but half
as much for her butter as her neighbors were
receiving, and this aroused her unusually
quiet temper, and she determined to demand
an explanation of Squire Walker the next
time she went to market. So the following
week, with her regular amount of butter, she
presented herself at the grocer's counter and
said esquire Walker, what are you paying
for butter to-day1" He opened her boxes,
and after a careful survey Of the contents,
replied: Twelve and half cents"
Twelve and a half cents twelve and
half cents~ she repeated. How is it that
you pay Mrs. Perkins twenty cents pound,
and only allow me ninepence-and this
you have done all along !" "Well," said
the Squire, coloring and hesitating on each
word, /" The fact is Mrs. Barstow, your butter
10 uUL 30 Cledu aS ucISI anu uuu ~ llhiu
work to get rid Of it at that price even, when
people know who made it." go, il that is
all that is required" she replied, with con-
fdent air, ~ will show them that can
make as good butter and as clean butter as
anybody" Mrs. Barstow, all excited, hurried
home, notwithstanding the oppressive heat
OF the afternoon, and seizing the milk strainer
and wiping the perspiration from her face,
exclaimed to her daughter: Betsy Ann,
Squire Walker had the impudence to tell me
my butter was not so clean as Nancy Per-
kins," and now 4mean to show him that !
can make as clean butter as She" "Du tell!
think should try, mother" replied Bctscy
Ann, sympathetically. Mrs. Barstow COM
menced skimming her milk and pouring the
cream into her tall old-fashioned churn. II
was oil in but the last pan, when, mounted
upon stool, she was reaching after that;
but unfortunately she slipped, and one of her
dirty feet slipped into the churn until it
brought up on the bottom, scattering the con-
tents in every direction. Extricating herself
as soon as she could, she commenced scra-
ping the cream from her limb and throwingit
back into the churn, remarking in slow de-
liberating tone to her daughter, who was
laughing in very unbecoming manner at
her parents mishap: "Well, Betsy Ann,
guess my butter will have to go at the old
price once more y
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-02-20

Mr.. SPuRGEoN AND HIS CONaRB0ATIoN.
Speaking or preaching at Newcastle on Tyne
the other night, Mr.. Spurgeon said friend
told him that there were certain young ladies
in his church who were in the habit Of faint
ing, and had to be taken out. He did not
know who were the persons who took them
out, but SO it was. On Sunday night, No. .
Of them had gone of, and I said, "My friends
it is wrong. know it is 4 great pleasure TO
you to faint, but still / think you are doing
so at the expense Of the solenlnity OF wor-
ship, SO be kind enough to allow me to ex-
press an opinion that the word "fRint" IN
your cases should generally be spelled
"feint," There was no more interruption
ENGLISH Pdper.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-02-20

REMARKABLE FEcUSDIrY.-The name nf
the immortal man in Michigan, whose wife
recently brought him children at one birth,
unfortunately has not yet found its way into
the newspapers. Such an instance Of multi
farious multiparousncss has probably never
been before known since Adam and Eve, the
proVenitors of our race, left Paradise, and II
therefore deserves special commemoration.
How surprised the father must have been at
his good fortune-if, as poor man once
said, every child born to him is worth thou
sand dollars. In contemplating his position
one cannot help being reminded Of the
Frenchman who was writing in his study and
thinking Of his sick wife in her confinement,
when, the nurse came down stairs with
baby in her arms and at sight Of which he
was delighted. She returned and came
down with second, at which he was sur
prised, but resumed his writing. At length
she came down third time with a new IN;
fant in her arms" Mon Dieu! exclaimed
the astonished man, throwing down his pen
and rushing to the door, ''dis is too much,
must 20 up and put stop to dis, mon Dieu
or shall be run over with one grand pop'iia-
finn