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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-12-30
THE ST. ALBANS' RAIDERS.
Five of the Rascals Arrested at
Concord, N. Il.

Five persons were arrested at Concord, N.
H., yesterday, on suspicion of being engaged
in the robbery and murder at St. Adams in
October last. Having previously enlisted
at Lebanon. they were in camp at Concord,
and we're yesterday visited by lady from
Montreal, who with the raiders set down to a
nice dinner at the Suffers. Their CONVERSE
ton and the St. Adams money, which they
used freely, awakened suspicion, and the
whole party we're put under arrest. The
lady and three of the party owned up. Con-
siderable amount of st. Adams money we're
found with them.
1t is intimated, and perhaps correctly, tina
the object of the lady was to secure the de
lection Of the rsscals for whom she feigneC
SO much friendthip.
An informal examination OF the parties will
be had to-day.
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Watrbman 4 State Journal.
BY *. P. WALTON.
MONTPELIER. DEC. so. 1894.


Our thanks are due to Daniel Buck, Esq,
for reports Of Secretary Of Treasury and Sec
rotary Of the Navy; and to T.. s. Dana, ESQ.,,
for report Of the Secretary Of the Interior.
There is complaint in some quarters because
the Secretary Of the Treasury did not develop
his financial plans. The Secretary is shrewd
enough not to show his hand to the stock
and-gold gamblers. OF Secretary Welles it
has long been the fashion Of certain land
some very uncsrtain) newspapers to complain.
II quiet and unostentatious, he is industrious
and effective. His report is volume Of more
than 1900 pages, and it developes an increase
of the Navy never equaled in this or any
other nation, and work done and victories
won by it which give brighter glory to our
always glorious navy.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-12-30
WINDSOR COUNTY.
/. al. vs. Willard ct. al.

Wood ct. al. vs. Willard ct. al.
This was a question as to the dividing line
between the lands of the parties, which land
was divided in 1912, and then marked and
run out.
In this case IL was held by this court, when
person that had the means Of knowledge as
10 ancient boundaries who is now deceased
and had no interest in making the declara-
tions had when near the line pointed out the
line or any marks or monuments showing
where the same was, his declaration may be
given in evidence on trial OF the case to es-
tabish said lines. Also that what tenant
in possession OF lands after he has parted
with his title, and has no interest in the mat
ter, says when near the line, as to where the
line is, may after his decease be given in evid-
ence.
This hearsay evidence was first confined
in England to the boundaries of municipal
corporations, but in America, we extend 1t to
private individuals. In Massachusetts and
Connecticut it is law that when person had
knowledge and pointed out the boundaries
when near the same, and is dead, and had no
interest in the line at the time his declarations
can be given in evidence.
Judgment for plaintiff reversed and case
remanded.
Washburn and Marsh for plf. Tracy,
Converse and French for def.
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him he was going to Bainbridge, and left here |
on Thursday morning. Cheathom's ammuni- |
ton transportation OF Is or 20 wagons was
abandoned here. The mules we're put in to
hep the ponioons along. Gen. Lee was Sc
verely wounded in the foot in the fight at
Nashville. His corps is now commanded by
Stevenson. The rebels have lost 10 Generals
killed. wounded and captured, since they start
ed North. They acknowledge 6s peices OF
artillery lost
JosKPH II. WILSON. BREvEr MAJ-eRN.
A late dispatch Of the 25th inst, 6 p. NJ,
states that in pressing the enemy Harrison's
brigade came upon the enemys infantry
strongly posted in rail breastworks, and so
close did he rush up that, being compelled to
fall back, the loss Of one gun was involved.
The position was however, taken ten minutes
afterwards, but the enemy had run the gun
off. The rebel force was brigades of or 8
hundred men each. Gen. Wood, commanding
the 4th corps, is in support cf Gen. Wilson's,
and both will continue the pursuit zealously.
have heard from Gen. Steadman to-day.
He dsembsrked his troops from the cars at
Limestone Creek on that place at A. NJ.
to- day. GEo. II. THOMAS, Maj. Gen.
/ The department has received no reports
/ from Gen. Sherman except the kilograms OF
Gems. Sherman and Foster already published.
4. NJ. STANTON, Sec. Of War.
NEW YORK. Dec. 2s.
Gold SO II H.
The Savannah Republican of the 2lst says
BY the fortunes of war we to-day pass under
the authority of the Federal military author
tiles. The evacuation has left the city gates
open, and Sherman with his army will no
doubt take possession. We desire to counsel
obedience and all proper respect on the part
Of our citizens, and to express belief that our
property and persons will be respected by our
military rulers. The fear that Gen. Sherman
will repeat the Atlanta expulsion order we
think is without foundation. There he could
not supply food for both his army and the
citizens. In our case food can abundantly
be supplied for the army and citizens. IL
behooves all to keep within their houses till
Gen. Sherman can organize provost marshal
system. Let our conduct ce such as to win
the admiration Of msgnanimous foe, and
give no ground for complaint or harsh treat
ment on the part Of him who will, for an in
definite period. hold possession of our city.
The Herald's correspondent says the rebel
commander Hunter has gone up the Savsn-
nah river with couple Of light-draft gun
boats. Wheeler's cavalry, Hardees infantry
and Hunters gunboats combined make the
rebels formidable obstacles to Gen. Sherman s
march on Augusta with water transportation.
Gen. Fitzpatrick is out hunting for our poo
starved prisoners.
Gen. Sherman considers Branchville. S. c.,
of much greater importance than Charleston
as the great railroad centre, and seated there
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WAR DEPARTMENT,
be had to-day

Washington Dec. 27--lO Z. NJ.
TO Moj. Gen. Dir:
The following extracts from Richmond pa
pers Of to-day have been forwarded TO the de-
psrtment by Gen. Grant:
An official dispatch from Gen. Beauregard,
dated Dec. 25th, and received yesterday,
states tina, Gen. Hardee reports that force
of the enemy's infantry, artillery and cavalry
has moved from Savannah toward Altawsha
liver. Gen. Hsrdee has made a proper dis-
os ition to check the column. It's object is
rob ably to destroy the Savannah, Albany d
ulf X. r., its depots, &c.
No report has been received from General
Hoods army since Nov. 2sth.
Wilmington, N. O., Dec. 25.-The enemy's
fleet, over fifty vessels, including two moni-
tors, several armed vessels, and many heavily
armed frigates and sloops Of war, made fu.
rious attack on Fort Fisher about one o'clock
yesterday, and kept up an average fire Of SC
shots per minute until night. Our loss is rs
wounded. The attack was renewed at ten
o'clock this morning and has been very fu-
rious and continuous. NO report OF casual
ties to-day. Col Lamb. who is in command
Of the fort. replied to the enemy's FIRE slowly
and deliberately. The enemy, under cover Of
the heavy FIRE, landed about three brigsdes
two and half miles above Fort Fisher
They were Immediately engaged by smaller
force. The enemy held the ground at night
SECOND DISPATCH.
Wilmington. N. O.. Dec 26.--The enemy's
infantry attacked Fort Fisher late last night
They were repulsed with considerable loss
There was heavy rain and wind through the
night. Prisoners report the gath corps o.
the Yankee army are present unaer Butler.
Dispatches from Gen. Thomas represent
him still in pursuit Of Hoods broken and dis
organized force.
Head9uartsrs, Ptlaski, Tenn, Dec. &c.
To Maj. Gen. II. w. Halleck. Chief OF Staff
have received the following dispatch from
Gen. Wilson:
Headquarters Cavalry Corps, beyond Pu-
laski. Dec. 25.--There seems to be little
doubt that the rebels have gone to Balm
bridge. eight miles above Florence, fearing a
flank movement from Stevenson, Ala. Two
corps, Stewards and Lees. went by this road
1.-THE Florence road, TO Lexington. Cheat
ham went towards Laurenceburg, striking the
old military road eight miles below Laurence
burg. he people say the rebels are suffering
immensely. Buford's wound is said to be
quite severe. A Mr. Coates says the Colonel
commanding the pontoon transportation told
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-12-30

" A." and in case the collector Brown knew
that A" was in the state where be could
take bis body, his sale Of the land would b,
void.
Judgment below for plaintiff reversed and
case remsnded.
Smith for plf. Dillingham; a. Durant for
def.
Labsn C. " Simon Stow VS.. shurtlif.
The plaintiffs in this suit we're brothers and
jointly took job to plaster house for de.
PENDANT for $50 they were not general part.
ners, but agreed to do the work jointly be-
fore the contract was made. l.. c. Stow made
the contract, and the defendant had no knowl-
edge that the plaintiffs were jointly interest
ed in the work. Held that the plaintiffs not
being partners, could not sustain a joint &C.
ton to recover tie balance unpaid.
Judgment for plaintiffs reversed and judg-
men, for defendant. Barrett j. dissenting.
Henry for plfs. Dillingham; q Duran,
for def.
Sylvester Henry vs. Huntley.
The defendant cited plaintiff to appear be-
fore judge Brockway at place named in
Kansas, to be present at the taking Of the
deposition Of one Blush, before said Brock
way. But the defendant took said deposit
ton before another magistrate, at the time
and place named In said citation. The court
below admitted the deposition. Held that
the defendant having notified the plaintiff to
appear before certain magistrate could not
take the deposition before any other magis-
trate, and the admission OF the deposition was
an error. Whether 1t was necessary to name
the person in all cases before whom the de-
position is to be taken, the court left undecid-
cd.
Judgment for defendant reversed and case
remsnded.
Henry for plf. Dillingham; u Dursnt for
deft.
Joel Gouldsbury VS.. Jefferson Dodge.
This was an action Of ejectment founded
on the levy Of an execution, which levy was
made many years ago. and never rec rded in
the Office Of the justice. The justice having
long since deceased no record of the levy
could be found.
Held that the levy was void. And judg-
ment for defendant below affirmed.
Wheeock for plf. French, Redfeld a.
Gleason for def.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-12-30

VERMONT SOLDIERS IN REBEL PRISONS.
Col. H. r. Stolghton, End U. s. s. s.,
writes us that there are 20 officers belonging
to Vermont regiments at Columbia, e. c.,
amongst whom are Major ]. Z. Pratt, 4th
Vermont volunteers, and Major G. X. Flem-
ing, 18th W. Lieut.. T.. B. Parker. Co. B,
llth Vt, died from the effects of being bitten
by bloodbounds while attempting to escape.
His death took place Oct. 18th. 1864. in the
hospital at Columbia, s. c., Corporal I. c.
Naramore, of this town, member of Co. A,
lat VT. cavalry, arrived hereon Tuesday eve
ming from Camp Parole, Annapolis. He left
Savannah Nov. Goth, and since May 9Th,
1864, the date Of his capture, has been in
the following rebel prisons Lynchburg,
Va, Danville, Va, Andersonville. Ga, Savan'
nah, Gs.-Itmes.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-12-30

AN APPOINTMENT Fir TO BE MADE.-The
President on Wednesday signed the bill to
establish the grade of vice admiral, wh5 is to
be the ranking officer in the navy, and rela-
lively OF the same rank as lieutenant general
in the army. Immediately after signing the
bill the President nominated to the Senate
Rear Admiral Farragut for the vice admiral
ity, and the Senate Immediately confirmed the
appointment without the usual formality OF
referring it to the standing committee. Vice
Admiral Farrsgut, who is in New York, was
Immediately notified by telegraph OF his APP
pointment. and he is expected to visit Wash
ington soon.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-12-30

WAHoo AND CALIsAYA BITTERs.-To
ladies of delicate constitutions, those bitters
are particularly adapted, for they will effec-
tually cure headache, loss Of appetite, dye
pepsia, Indigestion, lowness ofsprits, hyster-
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eral debility, &c, &C.; and ladies who de-
sire to avoid the suffering and inconvenience
of those irregularities or organic distractions
which so many are suffering from, should not
omit to regulate their systems by means Of
one or two bottles OF these celebrated Bitters.
They are pleasant to the taste, while they in
Vigorate and strengthen. 10 fact, the use of
one bottle will make you feel like new per-
son. Try it. SO. 3s:daw
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-12-30

DEATH OF GEO. w. DEwEY.-We are soi
ny to record the death OF George W. Dewe,
son Of Mr.. c. W. Dewey Of this town, VT
died at Annapolis few days since. He W,
one Of those recently exchanged prisoner
from the slaughter pen at Andersonville. W
have not YET learned the particulars Of b
death. In common with every one who kne
him it was with feelings of sincere sorro
that we learned the sad tidings Of his dealt
for re was u most excellent man, gentlems
of refinement. of manly virtues and Christie
culture. He was 2S years old.--Irasburs
STANDARD
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ADDISON COUNTY.

Dyer vs.. Graves.
This was an action of assumpsit with gen.
eral and special counts, and heard on reports
of referee.
The defendant, who was the agent of his
father, sold two pieces OF land OF his lathe.
to the plaintiff, one Of said pieces Of land tn
son by parol guaranteed to contained Ger
tain number Of acres Of land, the father deed
ed the land and received the. consideration 70
the same. This suit was against the son t.
recover damages for the iDsuffcency OF tn
number of acres according TO the parol guam
ty.
Held by the court that the promise not be
ing in writing was within the statute Of fraud
and no recovery could be had on said paro
promises. The decision in the corut below
reversed.
Judgmen' on report for defendant.
Names of counsel not given.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-12-30


A dispatch from Quebec announces that
thirty companies Of volunteers have lately
been dispatched TO the frontier. Lamothe,
the chief Of police at Montreal, had resigned
his place, probably to avoid dismissal. The
resignation Of Justice Conrsol has been re-
ported, but he has not yet resigned.
Tho rsbol City Marshal of Atlanta hAsfsr
Gently returned. and complain bitterly Of the
conduct Of Georgians, who have been there
and carried off from so to 800 wagon loads
per day Of iron, furniture, wagons window
blinds. door locks, lumber. etc. They came
from so to 100 miles in every direction.
From October II till December / 5. our ar
mics captured 2O4 rebel cannon and 2s 500
prisoners. In addition to these prisoners the
rebels have lost fully 5000 men in killed
alone, including some 20 generals. Our
troops have also destroyed 2S5 miles Of rail-
road in rebel territory, cotton to the value OF
sac, 900 900, nearly $4,000, O0O'oi other sup
plies, and these, it lie estimated. do not re-
present more than fifth Of the rebel loss.
In the article Of shipping our captures have
been Of immense value during the time above
specified.
The value OF the cotton captured at Ssvan-
nah by Gen. Sherman will be from i,oelue 10
seventeen millions of dollars, according az
either statement as to quantity may prove
correct
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-12-30

Mr.. Lincoln is jubilant over the scattera-
ton Of Hoods army by Thomas, and in speak.
ing OF it last night he was reminded of the
following snecdote Out in lower Illinois, in
little village, there was butcher, named
Sykes, who had large, wicked, mischievous
bull dog which was regarded as town nui-
sance. Fowls were killed, clothes we're pull
ed from the lines, meat houses were robbed,
children were scared, and "Sykes's dog"
was blamed for ALL and blamed justly. Now
there was a man named Henderson, who had
a fine turkey killed by this dog of Sykes
and he swore revenge. So he took quarter
OF a pound Of powder and did it up in piece
of bnckskin, tying up a piece Of punk so that
it projected oat Of the little bundle Of powder.
Then be put the bundle in large piece of
corn bread, and had it in readiness. Il was
not long before Sykes dog came rotting a.
long, and Henderson, lighting the punk with
his cigar, threw the bit Of bread to rhe cur,
who gobbled it at mouttful. The next
minute and there was an explosion The
dogs head was blown over fence into the
creek, his hind-legs and tail were sent up and
lodged on Henderson's porch. his fore-legs
were thrown across the street, and the rest
of the bow-wow was laid about In small
pieces. =" Whorra exclaimed a looker-on,
you've rather used up Sykes dog, haint ye,
Henderson p - Yes," replied Henderson,
rather think that as dog Sykes won't
find him of much use"
And so of the rebel army-as an army,
Hood won't find 1t OF much use.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-12-30

The Sunday School Festival at the NJ H.
Church on Saturday evening was complete
success reflects credit upon all who were IN
any way interested in IL, and adds fine sum
to the resources of the school for Library.
The Christmas Trees were very tastefully
trimmed, and hung heavily under the weight
Of appropriate and useful gifts for both on
GERS and scholars. Among the presents was
an elegant silver ice pitcher and platter to Mr..
Joel @. Page and wife, for long time head
singers in the choir Of that Church, which
bore the following inscription PRESENTED
to Joel C. Page and wife, by their iriends
connected with the M. L. Church aud conere'
cation, in appreciation Of their long service
in the choir Of said Church" This gift
was timely as it assures the recipients
who are about to seek home in Boston
that their interest and true musical talen
has received just appreciation and that they
ctrry with them the best wishes Of I
large circle OF friends.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-12-30

TIE officers OF Nevada, whose state gov
eminent was formally organized on the 5tb,
are H. G.. Blaisdell, governor /; James s.
Crossman, lieutenant governor G. N. Note
mare. secretary Of state. The legislature, to
commence with, will consist Of is senators
and Sc assembly men, and the regular session
will commence in January Of each alternate
year.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-12-30

The TESrH.-we have had the pleasure
OF meeting Col. Henry Of the 10th, mustered
out on Wednesday Of last week on account
of Ill health, He brings the battle-hag Of
the regiment few shreds, only three stars
left Nineteen bearers Of these colors have
been shot by the enemy. which is sufficient
proof tina, this regiment has not lodged the
post Of danger. The regiment has won a
new flag. Let them have il. The flag can
be seen at the store OF N. X. Brown. Sub
scriptious for new flag will be received by
Mr. Brown. Rutland aud Burlington will
raise two-Ihirds of the amount, and Won't
pelier is expected to furnish one-third.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-12-30

Rev. Myron Winslow, d. D., who for forty
Ave years had been missionary in India,
died recently at the Cape Of Good Hope, aged
70 years. President of Madras college, pastor,
compiler Of Tamil and English Dictionary,
his works have been great and good. Gordon
and Hubbard winslow, (both d. d. were
brothers Of Myron, and the three have died
within the year. This was surely remark
able Vermont family.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-12-30

QuRRY.-Are the rebel robbers arrested
at Concord SpiesF We believe they are ac-
cording to Gen. Dix's order. II 80, there
will possibly be only military triel Of these
men as spies and. If followed by execution
the Courts and the Government will escape
delicate questions.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-12-30

Gen. Grant recently informed Senator Will
son that for charge he regarded negro troops
as unsurpassed, and Gen. Meade has also ex-
pressed himself warmly in their praise.