Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-10-21

Aforesaid and have transferred by their all the prop
ery o the University together with the rghts 70 the rents
and uses ot the lands belonging 20 them, a-d have len
for record and caused be recorded In the Office Of the
Secretary Of state, in the book Of records, true and
atested copy of the record Of the eedings Of the
meetings of their board duly certified by their secretary
in compliance VI h the provisions Of the act Aforesaid.
BY This act of union the corporation q the Vermont
State University becomes on the first of November prox
mo. valid and legal under and by virtue Of said Of
incorporation. To partial extent therefore has been
realized the plan Of Institution into which shall
be ucrpovsied the elements contemplated by the act Of
Congress namely instruction in such branches Of learn
ing aereated agre lture and the mechanic arts,
excluding other fcienthc and classical studies In
such promote the liberal and practical edu
CO ION Of the industrial classes IN the several pursuits
and professions of life.
III to he hoped that the union Of all the colleges win
yet be- eected-hat the sentiment OF the slate which
has strongly favored such union and which has in
ed In proportion the subject has been agitsted
will yet Ind rs realization IN institution strongly
ta0lished the broad basis OF university In a true
ide. sustained aud patronired by the people and con
bung by is power and influence the great aud par
amount Interests OF education, until Vermont,
cupyng distinguished po,'n for her devotion to the
great cause of liberty shall stand second 10 none In hef
institutions for The education Of her people.
Time and patent effort on the part oi the friends Of
education alone this end and II is 10 be
" hoped that this effort will bs relaxed. In
order still 20 give opportunity for the accomplishment Of
an end SO dsiinbs, would suggest the propriey Of sr-
tending The time limited In the act Incorporating the
Vermont State University that within any reasonable
time IN the future either both the other insitu
ions in the state may become united with this II ,hey
NATIONAL HALL yoR srATvARY
BY joint resolution u the two houses Of Congress
he last session. the old hall Of he House Of Represent
ves was set apart IS hall for statuaty To be allied by
the Of the worthless from each and all the states
lhi record "hieh vermont mas maze IN the present
struggle, as well a. her past historic fame renders IL
emntny ht and proper that she should be esented
u the collection that will be gathered there by statue
Of Other worthy heroes. Possessing in rich abund
and " quality unsurpassed the marble for such
wui and counting among her some Of the best
sculptors n modern times from no other state could
Nra ~ hiuea NJ
at aud be emineuty representative in its character
as Vermont commend the subject TO your favorable
cons derauon
The Office Of Auditor Accounts became vacant In June
last bg the death of Hon. Jeptha Bradley appointed
ion Dusald stewart Of Mddebufy to NIL the vacancy.
The proper bonds duly executed and filed and the
books aud papers Of that department duly passed
SURGEON GENERAL
lu October last appointed Samuel w. 1hayer NJ. u.
of Burlington, Acting Surgeon General Of the state.
Though there exists no Law fecogn zing such Office
felt that the interests Of the state aud the welfare Of the
soldiers sould be sreauy promoted Il there
distinct department Of that kind established whose duty
1t should be 20 look carefully after the sanitary condition
Of be soldiers In the field aud In the hospitals and an
odcer appointed who from his professional experience
would be able TO make from time 10 time such sugges-
uous and recommend such plans, would conducs to
their comfort and welfare
In these respects have derived great assistance dur
the past year ffom the reaGT and i've cooperation
Of the Acng Surgeon General In May last,at the open
ing of the summer campaign, when our soldiers suffered
severely in those memorable battles was enabled
through the efficient preparation which had been made
by him, to forward corps Of Surgeons directly to the
held where their services greatly needed in admin
ssrng 70 the wants and asyatng the suferings OF
wOunocd.
would therefore recommend that au SGT be passed
establishing such office, TO be filled by appointment
by the Governor, and to be attached 10 bis staff, with
the rank Vt Brgader General and that provision be
made for reasonable per diem compensation for
tua services, and for the payment OF his expenses
ARMS rHB STATE.
Ia compliance with The Jolnt resolution OF the two
houses adopted the last session. that the Governor
he requested 10 solicit from the General Government
i've thousand stand Of arms, To be deposited sud
kept in the arsenal Of the United States within this
state, subject TO the order of the Governor, in
OF Invasion, instruction domestic violence made
application to the Secretary Of War, and obtained fro
him iye thousand Springfield rihed muskets, with the
necessary accoutrements and ordnance stores, which
deposited in the United States arsenal at YER
gennes.
EsLIsrMENIs IN REBEL STATES.
BY the pro visions of the act Of Congress- approved
july L. 1864, the Executive of each State suthoriz-
ell to send recruiting agents into any Of the States de-
oared 10 be in rebellion, except the States Of Arkan
sas, Tennessee and Louisiana, tn recruit volunteers
der any call, under the provisions Of said act.
In conformity with the provisions Of said law. is
sued the necessary orders, and appointed recruiting
officers for the several stations, authorized by the
iers Of the War Department Authority given to
such towns desired 20 avail themselves Of the bene-
hts Of the act, IN deposit with the Treasurer u the
State to the credit Of the Adutsn and Inspector Gen
era the Of three ndred dollars for each recruit
desired By such town. not, however, exceeding forty
per cent OF the whole number needed 20 he raised 10
I'LL the quota Of such town under the then existing call
the President; the amount deposited ~ be used
Mr the payment of such bountes, aud such necessary
expenses incident thereto, might be required t.
raise the men, the recruits obtained TO be muster
ed into he nied States service 10 the general credit
Of the State of Vermont and to be afterwards sssgned
To the credit Of the several towns making such depos-
ls IN proportion to the number of recruits for which
each town should have made such deposit. Such
of money as should remain in the Treasury to be re-
M IpA In fha fp affa final adj
Twelve recruiting agents were appointed under this
order, and were stationed as follows:-Two at Nash
vile, Tenn for the district of Georgia and Asbama
two at Hilton Head for the district Of South Csrons
aud Florida; two at Alexandria, for the district OF
North Eastern Virginia. three at Fortress Monroe for
the district Of South Eastern Vrgns; three at New
bern, for the district of North Carolina
The number OF towns which deposited money for OBJ
tanning recruits was one hundred and forty. The
whole number Of recruits obtained from this source
was one hundred and twenty-four, who have been
properly distributed smODg the towns entitled to them.
The details OF the distribution, the expenses attend
ing eustmeuis, and the smouDt Of bounes paid will
more fly appear IN the report OF the AdJutant and
Inspector General.
ENLIsrMENrs FoR SERVICES WITHOUT THIS STATE
would respectfully call your attention to the pres
ent statute in reference to enlistng persons in this
State for military service with out this State. Great
difficulties have been experienced heretofore, and es
pecaly during the past year from persons procuring
enlismcns Of recruits in this State TO serve in other
States, and the present Law 10 wholly inadequate to
prevent the evil TIE difficulties in the way Of finding
the necessary evidence 10 convict and the small fine
imposed render IL easy matter for the offender 10
repeat the oitense almost with mpunity; aud in
instances, where conviction has been had, the hne
though imposed to the full extent Of the law has been
promptly paid, and the Ofeuse repeated almost in tho
face of the court who imposed IL. At the high rates
which have been paid abroad, as well as here IN
State, Tor recruits, IL is easy matter 10 pay the
fine imposed and still leave to the party obtaining the
recruit large margin for profit while the victims To
this abuse have been led away from their duties 10
their State 70 hnd too late that they have been
most shamefully deceived and imposed upon.
la addition 10 this, the practice which has obtained
TO large extent here in the State, OF trsokng in
substitutes and recruits, has operated very preudi-
O ay 10 the service, snd With all the efforts OF the
State author tiles. seconded by the otoers of the Unit
ed States within the State, It has been found almost
impossible to reach the difficulty and prevent the
traffic.
| would invite your serious attention 10 the subject,
and recommend such amendments Of the present law
prOydngdhe most stringent and summary remedies,
as will only eieotualy prohibit the attempt to
list for other States but also pat end TO the
sys,em OF - Substitute brokerage" At home.
INSPECTOR or FIsAsoK
Under the Law requiring the Governor annually 10
appoint Inspector OF Finance, assist the Auditor
Of Accounts In his annual examination OF the Tressu
rer's partment aud to examine the books and ps-
pers ia the AUDITORS department. appointed Evelyn
PerpOint Esq ef Rutland, who duly accepted the sp
p0ntnent ami entered upon the duties Of the Office.
THE SoLDIERs.
Fresh in the memory OF us all are the deeds Of noble
vR0r and undAunted heroism achieved by the gallant
sous OF Vermont during the past year. Hslory fur
uishes % brighter record than theirs la