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

To- We observe 10 the Burlington Times a
complaint that the reports Of State officers are
not made in season II would be more cor
rect to say printed probably, since most Of
the reports have been made, we presume, &C
ccrding to law We do not know that there
ID any good ground for complaint but il
there is, we must insist, from pers. nal knowl-
edge, that the Adjutant General must be ex-
empted from the list. There is not more
laborous, efficient, Jealous or accomplished
officer in the service Of this State or any
other. Yet his report has not been made,
and cannot possibly be made, except in manu-
script. for a much longer time than he is will
ling to fix. The reason is not want Of in
dustry, but simply because the report itselfis
too voluminous and difficult to be completed
in the time allowed. 1t is, we will add from
having personally read nearly four hundred
printed pages Of it, altogether the most inter-
esting and impo, tani State document ever pre-
pared in Vermont--important historically to
the State, and important pecuniarily as well
to the soldiers and their heirs. Difficult Of
execution, and valuable in proportion to its
accuracy, no consideration should permit
hasty or imperfect work, and we believe the
State will lose nothing should the completion
Of this great work DO delayed even beyond
the session. OF course there will not be a
moments unnecessary delay, and no sparing
Of all available resources to hasten its COM
pleuon.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-10-21

SENATE.
Ban introduced aud refetred-By MIR Reed, act in
relation 10 costs before reierets, Printing.
RepOrt-By Mr Reed fr com on Printing recomm end-
ing the printing Of $50 copies Of bill in
amendment Of q Of chap "a Of the gen statutes
agreed TO.
House 5iH reteTed-H II, an act in amendment Of an
aei providing fr soldiers voting; 70 com on Elections
On motion " Nh. Fish he senate adjourned.
HOUSE.
BiH passed Mr. Hebard Of CheolseaFcaled up the
bill act 10 amendment Of providing for soldiers
yong and moved that the rule Of the House be
ed in regard to said bill that it might be put upon its
passage immc dAtey agreed to aud the bin read
the third time and passed This bill simply er-
rors in the original act in regard TO time OF voting and
manner Of making returns
ResoAHions-By Mr. kimbal Of Putney that com on
military Affairs be instructed ascertain what towns
have paid bounties to enistng soldiers, aud what
towns have omitted to pay such oounes where such
enlistment has been credited 10 their respective quotas
aud Terort the tame 10 the House adopted.
MI Colby Of Haftland moved reoonsdefa alton Of the
vote adopting the fesoutn providing for the appoint
1Ient Of com of N from each county TO investigate
facts AID sepJn full particulars in regard town boun-
ties that haze been paid voted volunteers agreed
to- ana the Teeinsdefed and the ne ouon laid
upon heabe and three hundred eopis ordered printed
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-10-21


Reports-By Mr. Chapman, fir the com on Rules, re.
commencing the adoption Of the rules OF last session
agreed TO.
Joint resohiion-By Mr. Reed. allowing to the VI.
Historical Society the Of the Representatives. Hall
tomorrow TUESDAY, evening" adopted on the part
the senate.
From the House, granting the use Of the Hall Of the
held in honor Of the soldiers nom Vermont TUESDAY
evening Oct 25th
Mr. Reed que STONED the propriety Of the resolution
and on motion Of Mr. Wood j, laid upon the table,
House bill H. act In amendment u an act To provide
for soldiers voting was taken no having been made the
special o'ce for this time, The question being upon
passage
Mr. Wallace moved to amend By striking out all aher
the enactpg clause, and inserting another bill (Which
provides the voting Of soldiers Ia hos pitfalls aud il the
same as that presented by Nj Williams Ia the morning
Mr. Wood opposed the proposed aaen iment, on the
ground that by the delay which the passage the amend
ment would occasion. nigt, lose the entire vole OF
the soldiers
Mr. Engesby also opposed the amendment on account
OF the delay which Il would occasion
Mr. Wallace said that be merely offered the amend
ment to secure 70 sick and wounded soldiers
their ghl Of voting but II it would occasion delay he
was prepared to for the Original bill ana he therefore
~'lhdte" the amendment The bill was then passed in
concurrence,
On mo ion Of Mr. Richmond the ssnate adj lurned
HOUSE.
The Speaker announced as COMM tee 70 ascertain
and report the amount o. Dounss paid 10 yo unteers
and drafted mem
Adalson COunfy,-Messrs Dunshse Of Bristol Hol
land of fAnton, Wright Of Whiting
bennington 20 -Messrs Ihomas OF ATlingt N Allen
OF Dorset. Arnold Of Pownal
Caledonia 90 -Messrs stanton OF Dinyille RenfrsW
Of Groton, bAitlsu Of Sutton,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-10-21
WAR DEPARTMENT.


Washington City, Sept. IA, 1864.
SHIN reply to your note of this date,
in respect to furnishing arms and accom-
trements for the Militia Of your State,
have the honor to inform you that in the
event of the Vermont Legislature passing
law for the organization of the Militia Of
that State, this Department will on your
requisition furnish Immediately fifteen thou
sand stand Of arms with Announcements com
plete, the arms to be the first quality Of
Springfield riled muskets. The necessary
supplies Of ordnance stores viii also be fur
nished
lit will not be deemed improper, ! beg
leave to say that in my view it is the duty
OF every state to organize and arm its MI
litia promptly, and by suitable drill and
instruction prepare them for their duty as
soldiers, to protect their homes and main
tain the Government of their choice. IN
I'll the present rebellion | was Of those who
hoped there could be war no more, and
that mankind had become wise enough IN
der our government to live at peace. But
when saw the shareholders Of the South
and the corrupt politicians Of The North
plotting together to overthrow the govern
ment of the United States, and establish
for themselves perpetual dominion, Norm
and South, my mistake was revealed, ana
the full force of the maxim, that eternal
vigilance is the price of liberty" came
home to me l am now in favor Of arm
ing every free man, but arms without or
ganization is of little account, am, there
fore, in favor of organizing freemen as sol,
diers, and when this is done, rebels ana
traitors will not be apt to repeat their
crimes. The militia of every state should
be organized, trained and instructed in the
use Of arms, if they wish to live in peace
Yours truly,
EDWIN NJ. STANTON,
Secretary Of Var
ne EvnoIIonav
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-10-21
ADJ'r INsr. GENERAL. OFFICE,

" VUW7 YUM Wv To I0WT1 J
SPECIAL ORDER, No l.
The organization Of the 18th regimen, VI.
vols. have been completed by the organiza-
ton Of Co. X, and the mastering Of the Of
feers Of the company into the service Of tho
United States. Col Francis V Randall here
toiore commissioned as colonel Of the regi-
ment will proceed by next train to Brattle-
boro, VI, to be mustered into the United
States service and will then without delay
join his regiment in the field for duty.
BY order Of the Governor
PETER T. WAsHBuRS,
Adi't q lnsp. Gen.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-10-21

The election Of p. p. Pitkin as Quarter
Master General was a compliment richly
deserved and has given great pleasure to his
friends.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-10-21

On Tuesday, Oct. IS, Mr.. X. I. Davis,
Montpelier, picked second crop Of ripe
raspberries which were as fresh and whole
some AZ those grown in June.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-10-21

~ A copper.head snake crushed See
Mr.. DORIS speech
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-10-21
His Excelleney,
j. GREGORY SMITH,
Governor Of Vermont.

We learn that Hon. b. W. Bartholomew
of Washington, has sent two substitutes to
the army, each to serve one year.
8snator Collamer aud FIX Secretary Chase
are spoken OF for the Chief Justiceshlp VI
.he United States Supreme Court.
MoNTPELIER osT-OTFIoE.-There were
mailed at this Office l4O5 letters on MONDAY
October l7sh.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-10-21

The Governors Messagei is long--tho long
est probably, ever communicated TO the Leg
islature but it is also the most interesting
and important. Governor Smith has been
iutelligen: and able in the management OF
state affairs, and faithful in reporting results
to the people
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-10-21

proposition which had been made II was important
that iho officers in question should be elected Al an early
day in order that the business Of the Legislature might
not be delayed
Mr. Dean Of Cavendish was not able to perceive how
the election ~ the o In question ~ NE present
time would delay einbarass leRisau0n II ere was
reason Why the law required the reports OF ohers
10 submitted before this election, and that reason was
sufficient to Justify DELAY at the present time.
Senator Barrett Of Windham hoped that the Joint
assembly would w forward with the business in hand
without allowing any pfetext TO occasion delay fost
ponemcnt ID u years st been u no avail IN securing
a more hatrOoious eie ton There had been no reason
presented that would justify postponement
Mi Barlow Of e Adams favored going forward with
the election Immediately II the joint assembly con-
scntcd to posponement another would probably be
asked for and the number " candidates Tor tie offices
would increase from time 10 time as delay was granted
The vote was taken the question u postponemont
and the joint assembly decided 10 proceed at once win
the elections.
The char announced as next in order the election Of
sorgeant-at.arms
Nj Bullard Of st Johnsbury nominated AeblnaC CVmp
OF Montpelier.
Mr. Perrin Of Montpelier seconded the nomination.
Mr. Barlow Of ST Adams moved that the election be
had by viva voce vote agreed to and v lamp Wa
uuanimouly elected sergeant alarms for the ensuing
year. ~ q,
nominated Dugad stewart OF Middebury and he wa
/ unanimously elected by viva yooe vote
For superintendent " state prison Mr. Marcy OF Roy
alton nominated James Pollard o Chester, the presen
incumbent, aud he unanimously elected by viva voo'
/ vote.
I Orleans nominated W NJ Huntington.
/ Senator Williams seconded the nomination.
/ Mr. DeaLo Of Cayendsh nominated Prof Joseph Por
/ kins nf Castlcton.
/ Senator Englcsby seconded the nomina ton
Mr. Stewart Of Middcbury nominated DR. ID Warne
Of New Haven.
Senator Chapman seconded the nomination.
Senator Richmond and Mcssrs Deane and stewar
were design ted 10 act A. tellers Two bAotings wet
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-10-21

70 Wecopy from the documents accom-
payin gthe Governor Message the following
correspondence relative TO arming and equip
ping the militia. The views Of the Secrets-
ry Of War and the suggestions Of Governor
Smith on this subject should have great
vat,ht
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-10-21
CORRESPONDENCE

7 =
Militia Of Permom.
STATE OF VERMONT, EXECUTIVE CHAMBER
Washington, d. c., sept. II, 1864.
Hon. EDwlN NJ. STANTON,
Secretary Of Var.
SiR;--l have the honor to inquire if the
War Department will furnish say fifteen
thousand rided muskets with the necessa-
~ equipments and ordnance stores com
plete for the purpose Of arming the Militia
Of the State Of Vermont in the event Of an
organization Of the same at the approaching
session Of the Legislature
have the honor to be,
With high regard,
Your obedient servant,
j, GREGORY SMITH,
Governor Of Vermont
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-03-11

procured These hired foreign ppers could not DO en-.
gagged 10 play for the whom Pres King addressed
Fellow soldiers and fellow oountrynenl llaa8n'er
How true Il Is tha those who dwell themselves nen,uss
tho condition OF bondage themselves most jealous
of others being raised above that condition.
the black men freed from the bondage OF slavery noh
the despotsn Of these foreign hucksers ana
is now TO be greatest difficulty feel deepy snf
ious upon this subject, and with these low ren
will close desiring with you to hear frcm my iIenu, wno
is to spenk to Us Of political inhdehty IL ne docs noI
chow us tile way 10 political fidelity:
Mr. CURTIS said that the topic OF tAe houf - recon-
sIncton The war is the first step IA that dIeoton.
Those who control public opinion make the
OF the country The battle between slavery anu DeI
will oways continue until Liberty conquers ne reeitcu
10 the REMINDING OF Simms back 10 the SOUTH ana 70
the advance Of public sentiment since tnat tMe. .Ne
E,,o YORK. Herald which has no other guide than tne
opinion Of the hour had become al advocate OF Adolf
ton and deemed gHB N, Y. TRIBUNE
t., slow in its Anii-Sayery progress ne
gave graphic picture Of the reception ana
denartnre OF the Goth United States Coiorcd troops
and maid handsome com hment 10 the loyal ladies' OF
this civ IIo then sketehod John 4, Calhoun the
sDlendid fanatic Alexander stephens tho apostaie az
hidod IN the visit Of Russell 10 this country ana the
tone of The L0adon Tines in relation TO our potlca
affairs 70 the attempt made 10 put down the Abolition
ista at Chatham street Chapel in 1888 and concrdel
win defense If the Administration of President Lin
coin The eloquent speaker was enthusiastically
cheered by very appreciatiye audience
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CONNECTICJT.
The Canvass for the Coming Election
The Contrasting Condidates-CopPer-
head seHtiments-Tbe Union Platform
How Mr. LineoIn's Administration
fs Regarded.
Correspondence Of Ihs y. Y. III


NLw.HAyYN. Feb g, 1864.
The two State Conventions, Union and Cop
perhead have been hold and the two parties again
mGrAhaing for lie conflict and already hear the
click and hammei ing Of arms' IN Hartford the Union
party renoninated Gov. B0cNyoHln. You know oil
about him. and that be s under all the circumstances
the strongest cand late that could Lave been sec
Tie purity OF his character ard HE unGuestioned pa.
triols give him great strength among large class Of
the moral and rel gious portions OF people who.
though no. often heard IN the noisy applause q public
meetings are (t, es prodgous power at tho polls
and even men Of the b1ser sort respect him for bis
unainching iategrhy, His truly Roman frmness" in
what he believes to DO day bs almost womanly ten
derness toward every true object Of charity and the
generous distribution Ct bis income Tor t1e advance.
uent Of every GOOD work.
Ills competitor, Orgen s. Seymour Of lltchGed. Is
ven.resd lawyer, who has been. t'nce 1855, q
Judge Of our Supreme Conr'. His moral eharac.
ter above al reproach. He not, and never was,
noisy politician jet his political and other preiudlees
arc "a dec ply rooted a, those Of bis defeated prede.
cessor Thomas IT, Seymour, who Is q party man, and
car always rally troop OF devoted party Gien9 who
woad go with hm ~ the death any enterprise shat
he should favor he Is 1eeGe OF courage and ability,
ami possesses many generous trsts OF Character and
warm impulses while Orgen S. Seymour floats along
on tue Democratic tide, with no more courage than
Mcclellan, and ss eoldhearted az Isaac ,Toucey. He
was last year displaced from his Jadgeshp and War
Democrat placed In his seat on tho bench not because
ha had been guilty q any sot Of dsoyay. but because
there was no confidence In his loyalty. aud II was
feared that his Judicial power might he exerted
through the influence Of boder and worse men TO Pre-.
vent the fun execution Of the military laws of Congress.
The Courts o. this State aYo never been OF partisan
character aud the Judges have always be n selected
from both sides. Although Seymour and Wa,do ere
removed last year the Union Legislature steadily re.
fused u co3s!der any other men Cor their places than
Democrats. OXYGEN Seymour In mostrespects though
not Ia loquacity more nearly resJnbes your Seymour
than his a1ne sale Ii this State and II The former could
be ELECTED think lie would prove mott dangerous
E1ccGsive for tIe times.
Ihe CopIerhcpis in na1h atisS Judge sc5wcns. foy
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-03-11
Political fufidciity.

There was very respectable audience ut the
Cooper Institute Tuesday evening. convened 10 heaI
tic accomplished and eloquent lecturer. George VII
liam Curtis. dcuss the question Of Political In deity
Tie Rev. DIR. TYN0 presided, and opened the eIer'
ofes with spirited speech He spoke 10 substance a
follows
LADIES IyD GrErtRnHsi Before have the pleasure
of introducing TO you the very accomplished and co
ceptable lecturer Of this evening who las made himself
dear 70 by the fidelity Of his principles as be has
given honor In the advancement VI his education aud
The glory OF I've talents, allow me 81 occupy few mo-
ments IN spec king Of the grand object for e advance
ment Of which the Woman's LOYAL League was formed
These daughters Of tho land have sent ~ the Congress
q the United States than 900 names OF those
like minded with themselves praying for eslntiye and
command the spirit OF Slavery tito tbs abyss RON
WHICH 1t 'laang. tAppnusel 100 900 more names are
TO Do obtained and for that purpose, the re-
eeipts OF this sTeTdng mo " DO devoted.
Never were the prospects OF thorough ENAMEL
patton 10 bright AZ they are this night. Eight months
ago the authorities o. the city we're consulted with
reference " tho safey Of sending the fret
twer wan distinctly given IL IL no, safe" But now We
have seen In Union Square such DEMONSTRATED a. the
elevhtion Of public sentiment never II my Iie od 1
expect 70 be permitted ~ behold lAppiarseI spen
ed rag Sas presented 20 the goth coorei Regiment In
"a eddr So by President King who G.dresscd them
MY fellow soldiers and fellow ntryuen and never
did thai man appear 10 me grand and great than
down my cheeks for aud eight under heaven. never
expected 10 behold. A md for the OCCASION was flr
nshed by tho United States soldiers at Governors
nsRh because Ia Eov.YoTk City - b,nd could mot b.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-03-11
Very Latess by she Aa.traia.inn.

The following dispatches, containing late and
important news, were only received yesterday;
REJECTION or THB CONFERENCES BY DENMARK.
COPENHAGEN, Saturday, Feb. "a. 1904
Denmark has expressed wish 10 be excused
from replying to any proposition for conference %
hong az Schleswig is not CIV aeuated.
SrurroAgp Feb. ~ 1864
In to-day's sitting OF the Chamber Baron Won Huga
said according to the most Trustworthy information
speedy termination OF the war not 10 be expected
Denmark was firmly resolved opposing the most deter
mined resistance W the Claims Of Austria, Prussia and
tls Federal Diet.
Herr Holder proposed that every facility be afforded
10 tho Government to enable it, by the most p0wernu
measures and especially by union OF tue MidlDs
States To bring the national cause TO successI ssu,
and further that the discussion OF the extraordinary
military credit Of $50 600 orins be postponed until 10
Middle States were seriously determined " aet' o..
The military credi. Wa. however. granted ~
AGAINST Is votes
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Mail. Close at the Po.t-Omce.

I,ida. S.,eh observation-disclosures. APPS
For GIs Britain and the Continent, via southsnp-
Ss,sh :, iciA
sg M lrsI Is VA eaeen'o"n ?, .. 10.
For Esw.Orlesns, by steamers George CFon"eh .
and Columbia Saturday March Re-: .'.',''';..
For Cuba aud the West indies, via Havana oy
steamer Columbia Saturday, March 2..;....;..
For tho South Pacific aud Central America oy ,oi ,
steamer Ocean Queen, MONDAY Msreh lf.'".'; "s
For California, Oregon, Washington Territory sna
VIC osna""" "ANu' uA"y V''.S. A. M. snd 81 y. .
~ t = -, I'D a. IA and g,
49, n ~, Ir,- Al. ...,.,..,........ : ..
Western Mail Wis Erie Railroad .,..'o a m az y y
Southern and South Western Ms!l.o M ~ ana
EaStern Mail. w. ~ NN
Newport and Fall River
The Long Island Mall closes q. u n anu "
srudsy Mails --0n Sunday al mails close IIsp' ID
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-03-11
Philadelphin Cnl,le Mnrket-NARcH 9.

The supply Of Beef Cattle this wees amounted to nes,y
Sco head The demand very brisk, and prices LAD
downward tendency The best cattle offered sod Il
81. y 100 10, and ordinary and good at Sl09 Sla -
SuxsPIds Sheep market well supplied, the offerings
amounting to TO- 800 head The market dull and ssiss
made At 4 4Sic. y 10 gross
Hoes-The soppfy OF Hogs quite ar.- rn'ins %
nearly 1900 head. Sales were made It eiOaS "i@ .,
net.
10
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Movements Of ocean Steamers.

CITY o. Isuer,,l .,irerpooi. New A..Fsss
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-03-11
THURsDAY, March l0--r. NJ

IHu RDAr, March IO-P NJ
Gold opened at l65. fell to 1884. and closed
at she Stock Exchange at i6iiai6a In the afternoon
the price fell 90 l6il and closed steady. Upon tie
street stocks lower. with disposition to realize
A. tia Stock Exchange Goycrpmens securities we're
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-03-11

Total -. s3S go 20 sl7425 "a. e2l7 seA 90 &I3,2sl
ercase..... ei8, $50 % bA,ta< "a
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Feb. as...s iislS 20 s7slu@
Increase. 80. $1,000 "a
The Hudson River Railroad earnings for Feb.
ruary werei
1854. $40 % 1859 ......S 425, o46 70
Increase. StLlgJ 81
The Boston Trarsilsr Of last evening say


The Boston Trareilsr Of last evening says;
Money continues very abundant, and there lie" do
mand for than there hss been for weeks past Tho
incres! paid by borrowers good security are from
TO cent, according ~ the circumstances VI dineren
osns but more 10 submitted TO pledges OF nieror descrp
ona The discount market Il dull aud inactive In eon,e'
quence Of the scarcity OF for sale bat there h hhsi
business doing In gold the foreign eIhanaes The fancy
share market Ia quite animated and strongly operated upon ~
the spirit OF speculation Solid stocks scarce and In quick
demand for the permanent Investment OF large and sInau
amounts Of Idle capital.
The following arc the principal amendments
proposed by the Controller Of the Currency to the Ma
tonhl Bank acts
National Panhs are 10 be required to redeem hsir circulp,
ing notes the city Of New York At small discount uni
form rate of interest lseyan cent? IL 10 DO established
trou ghout the United stnos for National Banks The lawful
money reserve that hand Is TO be rgesd rom
- 10 cent for country banks and from rs 10 20 for
city banks.
GProvison also made The closing of banks whsusyer
tho owners of Of tha capita s'oc sa deem
pedon Bsni, cAnno. he organized with SAT ri han
100 900 80 he country aud s2ooVo In eias,. Il viii BE-
made imperative that aoun Of bonds uQua 70 on,,hira Of
The cepita s,ook psid Up shall be- hep. oepe with the
Tr.s.rsef Of the United Stes Whistler taxa
for hem o. not" H. a. - .. .. .
Ia connection vith tho controversy between tie
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-03-11
Receipra Of Produce.

M,scu io-52co bbs Flour $3.50 bbls Whisky TDo bela
Com Meal go bags do 6eoo bush. Corn, 500 BUSH 0sis
100 pkg Lard 5s0 pkgs Butter $50 pkss Petroleum -
pxss. Provisions $40 Dressed HogG