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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-01-08

letter from Chattanooga TO the New
York World gives the following account Of
the progress of the Presidents reconstructive
scheme in Tennessee
" A number Of citizens have already take n
the oath Of allegiance, and are availing them
selves Of the Presidents Proclamation Of am
nest, Among these is young Whitesides,
whose father perished in the rebel army, and
who was himself in that service eighteen
months He is extremely wealthy, being a
partner in the grounds known as the Etna
coal mines, which some years since were
leased to a New York company for nine humid
red and ninety years, the proprietors Of
the soil receiving az rent stipulated price
per bushel Of the yield His mother is the
proprietor Of portion Of Lookout mountain,
and has very wisely concluded not to see it
scquestrated If swearing will save il and
already she, too, has given in her adhesion 20
the required oath. Watcher or not those
who thus accept this proclamation Of amnesty
really entertain any improved feelings toward
the old government in general or the Yankees
IN particular, Of course It is not for me to de-
eide /; but one thing is certain and that Is.
they are thoroughly subdued- BUNDLED and
II ever they are restored to thei, civil rights
in full, they will never again use their prvi-
lege to encourage rebellion. Il will be their
last, and not fret. remedy for lost rights in
future. Tie poorer classes are focking in
and subscribing to the oath-with their mark
little knowing or caring what it contains,
So that they obtain bread for their families
and immunity from rebel conscription or fed
etal punishment by the process They usu-
ally Immediately enter lhe service OF the gov
ernmen' teamsters, bridRe-builders. road
makers, &c, and generally some enlist in the
army"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-01-08

letter from Knoxville, Dec. IL, says it
is certain that a pitched battle must result
disastrously to the rebels, as we havs force
enough to meet and defeat them anywhere.
|, is still problematical whether or not Long
street will be enabled to escape with tithe
Of his men.
He has already lost heavily by deserton,
and has been compelled to abandon all his
heavy artillery aud large quantity Of stores,
aud his present show of resistance is evident
ly intended to cover an attempt to retreat in
a safe direction.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-01-08

While at Ringgold, in pursuit Of Bragg,
Gen. Joe Hooker received by special messen-
ger communications from several Tennessee
rebel regiments, asking for TERMS as they
we're desirous Of surrenderiug in body to
the Uuited States forces and forever aban-
doning the cause Of the confederacy. A suit
able replY--one not at all calculated to repel
their udvances-was returned bu; before
they received it the rebel leaders became
swsre of the state of affairs, and they were
ordered to the rear.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-01-08

Years ago had any colored man presented
himself at the White House at the Presidents s
Levee' seeking an intr oduction to the Chief
Magistrate Of the nation he would in all prob
ability have been roughly handled for his inn
pudenee. The present season four colored
men Of genteel exterior and with the man
ners Of gentlemen, Joined the throng that
crowded the Executive Mansion and were pre-
sen,ed to the President of the United States.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-01-08
Adutant and Inspector General

An order from Provost Marshal General
Patrick requires correct enrolment to be
made of all civilians or army followers, ex-
cepting actual residents within the lines Of
the different corps. This is designed to reach
those who have sought refuge in the army to
avoid the draft.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-01-08

Pulaski ('renn.) correspondent Of the
Cincinnati Gagzette says the Presidents pro-
clamation, although but partially known a
mong the citizens. and very imperfectly un-
derstood, already has many warm supporters
even in the rebel county OF Giles, If through
out the ate a like proportion Of men are
found who are willing to accept the terms of
the proclamation, Tennessee may be restored
to the Uniuu in very short time Promi-
nent Shareholders arc clearly convinced that
slavery is dead, aud are becoming black eboli-
uuuists Like wise men, m1ny Of the own
ers Of slaves are turning them over to the
Government, relying on its good faith to re-
imburse them, as it is now done in Missouri.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-01-08

Eleven locomotives from Vicksburg for the
Nashville railroad have arrived a, Louisville
during the past week. They we're all cap
tured from the rebels, and have been repaired,
iepain,ed and renamed. One is called the
80 General Grant" and another Abraham
Lincoln"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-01-08

The Washington correspondent of the
New York Tribune says Late returns
from the several States to the War Depart
ment indicate that at least one-third, and
perhaps one-half Of the men under the last
call will be raised by voluntary enlistments
before the fifth Of January. Maine, New
Hampshire, Rhode Island, Indiana and llli-
nois are expected to raise their full quotas
Massachusetts, Vermont and Iowa will not
be far behind Not as good progress has
been made in Ohio and other Western States
In New York and Connecticut recruiting is
slow Pennsylvania makes the poorest show
ing The last weekly reports from Ohio
shows an aggregate Of about 450 enlist
ments."
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-01-08
LoFFIorAL.
18TH VERMONT REGIMENT.
BRArrLEnoRo. Y.

IINA 7 IlEHUhUi l.
To Geo. s. Robinson
Recruits for the l7Ih Regiment who new
er served, il enlisted on or before Janu-
ary 5th, will receive government bounty of
$500. Enlist all the men you can get for
that regiment. If the regiment is mustered
before Jan. 5th, the men will be credited on
the call for 800 900; if after, will be credit
ed on deficit Of draft. Notify selectmen and
work hard. If the regiment is filled before
Jan. 5th, the men already enlisted will receive
$500, as we'll as those enlisted between this
time and Jan. 5lh. Let all understand this.
PETER T. WAsHBURN,
Adjutdnt and Inspector General
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-01-08

Mrs. Semmes, sister-in-law Of Capt. Sem
mes Of the pirate Alabama, and her daughter,
arrested for an attempt to poison some officers
in Baltimore, have been released, the evidence
showing that the small amour, cf arsenic in
the wine was not put there by these women,
or with their knowledge. but by some un-
known person two years ago.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-01-08

The Chattanooga correspondent Of the Gin
CHM I'll Grzette says there is a settled convic-
ton in the army that the end is dra~ing nigh,
and if our veterans are treated as they de-
serve they will nearly all re-enIist. A fur
Tough Of thirty days will 20 further than
bopnties in inducing them to re-enlist. The
force which lately returned from the rolef Of
Knoxville say that strong, but hitherto sup
pressed, Union sentiment prevails among the
people between Chattanooga aud Nashville.
The Union army was everywhere welcomed.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-01-08

MEMfhlb, DeC. ou,
After suffering defeat at Someryile and
Middlebury, the patlculars of which have not
been received. The rebel general Forrest diyi-
ded his forces into fourcolumns, which we're
reported to be 1000 strong. and crossed the
Wolfe river nea' Layfayette, yesterday after-
noon.
They destroyed several small culverts, tres
sells, and the telegraph between Colinsville
and Moscow, and have gone south with Gen.
Grlerson's cavalry, and Morgsn's brigade OF
intsnlry in hot pursuit, and II is hoped the,
will be brought 70 stand at Cold Water.-
The bridge over which this force crossed
Wolfe river, had been ordered to be destroy
ed but the order was not obeyed, The tele.
graph is now working and the road will be
repaired by Tomorrow.
Negroes from the country are still pouring
into ST. Louis at the rate OF one hundred per
day TO join the new negro regiments now
forming at Benton Barracks. They hail
chiefly from the counties along the Missouri
river.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-01-08

A patriotic lady recently sent three smok-
ing caps as presents to the officers OF the
Army Of the Potomac. One was for Gen.
Meade, and the others must be given, one
to tetotaller. and the other to the one who
never INDUCES in profanity. Gen. Williams,
chief of Gen. Meade's staff. took the anti
profanity cap, and Gen. Hunt the temperance
can
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-01-08

1t now appears that the prisoners taken by
the rebels at Wagner were turned over to the
State authorities of South Carolina, were tried
before the courts and condemned, but pru-
dent councils prevailed, and the prisoners
were sent to the ci9 Jail, where they now are,
subject to as good treatment as the white sol
diers who are in captivity, and are as safe,
probably.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-01-08

We copy the following from the Burling-
ton Tines. The retraction seems to be full,
though rather late:
IhB OAsADiAs yIog CoSsu1sHIP Tho report OF
tie removal OF J. W. Howes, ESQ from the Office Of
wee Consul at Montreal, which inpugned Mr.. Howes'
yay, proves 70 be utterly untrue Mr. Howes resigned
ms o'ce some time ago, while he commanded the per.
iee confidence Of Consul General Giddugs both in ca
pselty and loyalty Mr.. Giddngs son now flls the
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-01-08
New York, Dec. 81.

NtW lOhk, IIec. 3I.
The Trbune's dispatch states that two
reaf recruiting agents have been sentenced
to hard labor at Fort Warren for sixteen
years.
Advices from the lower counties Maryland
and the counties of Virginia this side of the
kaPPohannook. state that the Presidents
Amnesty Proclamation is received with gem
eral satisfaction. Gen. Meade is in Wash
ington.
The Times special dispatch says Letters
from officers in Gen Banks army say that the
cotton held by the Texas planters. which will
soon be brought into market, is over 100000
bales Measures will at once oe taken by
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-01-08

John Morgan is dieting Tor another rid. .--
Perhaps he will carry off the sleepy fellows
who kept the Ohio penitentiary but didn't
keep their prisoners.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-01-08

The news of Grants victory at Chattanooga
had very depressing effect upon the rebel
cotton loan in England. It suddenly drop
ped some twenty pes cont
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-01-08

A "relisble gentleman" just from Rich
mond. says that jeff Davis will cut his throat
when the crisis Of the rebellion Gomez.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-01-08
New YORK, Jan. 2.

New YORK, Jan. 2.
Fifty doserters and prisoners reached Wash
ington to-day.
Among the first to pay their respects to
the President to-day, were Secretary Seward
and the French Minister.
A number of colored men belonging to this
district. on their way to New York to be used
as substitutes, were taken off the steamer at
Georgetown yesterday, by one Of the detec-
tives.
The gunboat Commodore Reed arrived at
Alexandria yesterday bringing ap two lieu
tenants and five prisoners of the rebel army,
and several women captured while attempt
ing to cross the Potomac.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-01-08

The receipts of the sanitary fair at Cincin-
cinna,i are about $4,000 per day.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-01-08
HARrER's FERRY, Dec. 25.

To Gen. Coiburo, Chief Of Stuff
Brigadier Cen sullivan's coum has re-
turned safe, bringing 100 prisoners and 90
horses, DC. He captured in all over 400
prisoners and large amount Of property.
(Sgned) b. +. KELLEY,
Brig. Gen.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-01-08
ST. johns, Dec. 8

VI VUHNA DUG. OU.
A dispatch via Galway has been received
here, stating that the Lincoln government has
refused to recognize the French Mexican
policy.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-01-08

A man sat down on the sidewalk in Que
bee, few days ago, and froze to death
dozens Of people passing all the while. +,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-01-08

WARRINGTON, Jan. |.
There are indications that the rebel Gen.
Early contemplstes a movement or raid to-
wards Winchester and perhaps beyond the
town.
An order has been ISSUED from the Army
OF the Potomac, prohibiting all newspaper
C respondents connected Herewith from pub
fishing the number or designation Of regi-
ments re-enlistng in the army, or leaving the
same the number Of re-enlistments, or num-
Der Of men furloughed.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-01-08

our government which willcompel the rebel
authorities to recognize Gen. Batler's stat
as an officer Of the United States army, an
until that is done no propositions relative t
exchanges made by the rebels will be recog
nized.
1t is reported that fifty Of Forests guer
rillas. Colonel, Major and Chaplain wer
captured by Gen. Dodge's mounted infantry
near Pulaski. Tenn. ON the 25th. Three
them are in chains, charged with the murdel
Of federal soldiers, Last summer.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-01-08

LOUISVILLE, Dec. 80.
About three-fourths ofthe 28th state infant
ry who have re.enlisted, have arrived here on
a thirty days furlough.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-01-08

OHIHUt DtDs OWs
The guerrillas along the river have been
remarkably quiet since Gen. Bllcfs msrint
brigade has been in the neighborhood. The
brigade has captured during the three weeks
over so prisoners. and upwards of 100 mules
and horses.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-01-08

The CoNsoRIPrIoN Aor.-The following
are in substance the various amendments in
tend to be proposed to the bill amendstory of
the oonscription act:
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-01-13
Orphans Court Sale.

ID virtue Of order and decree Of the Orphans Court
ID Of Butler county the undersigned will expose to
sale at public venue oucry upon the premises with
leave 10 adjourn from time to time to the Court
House in Buter the first day Of March A. D. 1864 the
following described real estate the property of the mi
nor children of John Scott late Centre township But
Ter county, decd to witt certain lot of ground situate
in the village Of Unonviile in the township Centre
and county Of Butler aforesaid bounded the north by
NJ Doerr and School House lot by School House
lot and alley south by the Butler and Mercer Turnpike
and George MCaudless west by Samuel Borland and
George MCandleas Containing about four and one half
acres, all under fence and which is erected frame
stable coal house together with large variety of good
fruit trees and good well of water thereon
TERMs0ne half in hand, and tho balance in one wear
from confirmation of sale by the Court with interest from
date of confirmation. JOHN HUSSELTON
Guardian Of the minor children of John Scott, deed.
Jan. Is. St
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-01-13

GoDEY's LADY's BooK.-The Janua-
ry number for 1864, of this excellent
work is now before us. The Fashion
P2atcs are beautiful, and unexcelled by
any that we have ever seen. The Steel
Et,graoiags are splendid The Literature
is said to be "by the first oeriteTs in Amer
ica. Judging from the appearance and
contents of the present number, it promi-
ses fair toexccl anything that has proceed
ed it, Do not fail to supply yourselves
with the January number, and we feel
satisfied that you will not hesitate, after
examining it. to procure the remaining
numbers for 1864 For particulars, see
notice in another column of this paper.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-01-13
For the Citizen.
BUTLER, Jan. II, 1864.

Eds. CITIZEN On New Years day
we received a visit from our good friends
of Butler circuit that we will not soon for
get. They came regardless of the pierre
ing wind that blew, to the number ofabout
one hundred and twenty-five, bringing with
them the very substantials Of life They
took full possession of our humble dwell
ing, without any resistance on our part,
and had every thing their own way. The
ladies' showed themselves adopts in the art
of cooking by spreading a table which
would certainly satisfy the taste of the
most fastidious. They left with us cloth
ing and produce to the amount of seven
ty-fve dollars and fifty-six dollars in cash.
We were glad to see a number of our friends
present who are not members Of the NJ. f..
Church. The day will be long remem-
bered for its happy associations, as well as
for the gifts received.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-01-13
ADNA B. LEONARD.

Bay" The following are the remarks ol
Mr.. Johnston, after being elected Speak
er of the House of Representatives, OF
Pennsylvania, for the present session;
am profoundly grateful, gentlemen of
the House of Representatives, for the
high honor which you have just conferred
upon me by electing me as your Speaker
and assure you | will use my best en-
deavors to discharge the duties of the po-
siton with faithfulness and impartiality.
assume the responsibilities Of the place
with a sincere distrust Of my own capa-
bilities but with a confding hope that
will be so generously sustained by you as
to make my administration a success.
Standing to each other in the relation
of peers, it will hardly be admissible in
me to enlarge upon our several daties here,
but in view Of the impressiveness Of the
times ! may be INDUCED in a suggestion
as to the obligations which they may i'm
pose.
Than the present, never has there, ger.
tlemen, been p more important session of
the Legislature to the people of the State
and to the nation at large And from the
geographical position Of Pennsylvania and
her political and economical relations to
her sister States, she stands second to none
in the Union, and when her prodigious
moral influence for good or evil in our i'm
pending national crisis is considered, she
is without an equal in the sisterhoOd. As
this is no vain illusion Of State pride, but
a recognized proposition, degree Of at
tention, at home and abroad, viii be con-
centrated upon us which will mark us in
diyidually as responsible characters in tie
most thrilling pages Of our national his
tory. Adler men of higher positions,
but of less interesting periods will be
overlooked in the stronger light which
will be reflected upon us by our actions as
legislators of Pennsylvania, and her re-
lations to our contest for life as one peo-
pie For the time being, and under such
circumstances this great Commonwealth
is committed in part to our keeping; and
it would be better for us and our posteri-
ty, that we should remain nameless in the
land, or that we should lie at the bottom
Of the deep blue sea, than we should pill
lory ourselves to the gaze Of the civilized
world as unfaithful to the traditions and
duties of the State while traitors are in
arms against the government With
such incentives, will not, | cannot doubt,
that an aspiration of exalted patriotism,
an herculean energy and unyielding pur-
pose will guide you in so shaping the leg
isation Of this grand old Commonwealth,
that she viii, unmistakably and unequivo-
cally, present the sublime spectacle of
sustaining with all her immense resources,
our beloved Union as it was bequeathed
to us by our patriotic fathers.
/ again thank you for the honor you
have conferred.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-01-13

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 6.-The Rich
mond ErdmjRe1', of the 2lst ult., printed
on English elephant paper is before me.
In desperate effortat bravadoi says; The
gloomiest year of the struggle is conclud-
ed. Neither the hopes of intervention
which buoyed the spirits of the rebels in
1861, or the victory of Fredericksburg in
1862, cheers them at the conclusion of the
past year, but admits that the check Civ
en- to Gen. Meade's advance at Mine Run,
or Longstreet's partial'success at Bean Sta
tion, are a poor set off to the severe loss
suffered in the murderous assault at Knox
vile. 1t says the interior has been fear
fully narrowed by the Federal march thro'
Tennessee, and owing the deficiencies of
our cavalry service, Lincoln's squadrons
of horse threaten to be as universal terror
and as pervasive a nuisance as his squad
rons of gunboats were some months since.
The Confederacy has been cut in twain
along the line of the Mississippi, and our
enemies are steadily pushing forward ..,iyir
plans for disecting the eastern moiety.-
No wonder that the advent of the reign of
mud is hailed with sense of reliefbv all
classes. Meanwhile the financial chaos
is becoming wilder and wilder. Hoarders
keep more resolute grasp than ever on
the necessaries of life. Whatever num-
der Of men or whatever amount of money
shall be really wanting, will be forthcom-
ing. Whatever economy the straighten-
ing of our resources may require, we shall
learn to exercise wise, cool, decided and
prompt action which viii put us in good
condition for the spring campaign of1S64,
and the close of the next year would fur
nish more agreeable retrospect than the
dainaus n,rabj3is of blunders which we
consign tothe dead past Non-producers,
who are at the same time non-speculators,
are suffering more and more. What was
once competence has become poverty, pow
erty has become penury, and penury is
lapsing into pauperism. Any mechanical
occupation is more profitable than the
most intellectual profession. The most
accomplished scholars in the Confedera-
cy would be glad to barter their services
for food and raiment In the complete
upturning of our social relations the only
happy people are those who have black
hearts or black skins.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-01-13
Orphans Cont Sale.

DY vrtueand decree Of the Orphans Court Of Butler
ID county will expose to pubsc sale the premises
on Thursdaethe 18th day of February next, at ten
O'clock Of said day All that certain piece of land situa-
ted in the borough Of Mlerstown said county bounded
the north by lands of John Shakely on the east by
lnds of Jacob Barnhart and William Mccullough, on
the south by lands of Jacob and John Frederick and
tn, west by lands Of Dauhenspeck Frederick and Shake
ly containing about three acres.
Also--A certain coal lot in Donegal township said
county bounded the north by lands of John Fizsim-
mons the east by lands of same the south by lands
Of same and on the west by lands of sRme-contanng
about one acre with excellent vein Of coal and coal
bank in working order.
TEINs.-One third in hand, and the balance i'm two
equal annual nstaments with interest from the conr-
nation Of sale THEODORE J. CRAIG,
WILLIAM b. ByENS,
Aamls, Of John Byers, deed.
Jan IL 3t