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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-03-04

A letter from Chattanooga says 1.-TWO
enterprisiug meribers Of the Seventy-eighth
Pensy lvana have taken possession Of the top
Of Lookout Mountain, erected a she'd, hoisted
up materials over couple Of ladders, and are
now reaping an abundant harvest of green
backs by taking pictures in this elevated To-
cality. The soldiers crowd here in scores to
cut hickory canes and grub the gnarled roots
OF the laurel for pipes, and, attracted by the
novelty of the matter, cannot resist the tempt
alton to have a picture Of themselves. Ac-
eordingly, they strike an attitude on the ex-
treme verge of the cliff, twenty-five hundred
feet above the level Of the Tennessee, either
defiant and warike, or musing and abstract
ed, as their genius prompts, and the man of
chemicals does them in 'melainotype' for three
dollars, and sells them a frame to put it in for
five, and all in the short space of about ten
minutes. The pictures are generally much
better in association than in quality, but few
are dissatisfied with the contract"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-03-04

! to win the campaign upon which VIC have just
entered. We have passed through great tri-
aIs of afilction, but suffering and humiliation
are the schoolmasters that lead nations to
selt.reliance and Independence These dis
ciplinary proyidences but mature and develop
and solidily our people. We beg that the
supplies and resources Of the country, which
are ample, may be sold to the government to
support and equip its armies, Let all spirit
OF faction and past party differences be forgot
ten in ths presence Of our cruel foe
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-03-04

Col. Charles Is. Stoughton Of the Fourth
Regiment, has been obliged to resign on ac-
count Of the loss Of an eye from wound re-
ceived at Funkstown, during the Maryland
and Pennsylvania campaign OF Jolly last In
the resignation Of Col. Stoughton the service
looses brave and dashing officer, who for
his ability and gallantry, went rapidly up
from Adjutant to Colonel of his regiment
He is now studying law in New York.
X. G. Kimball. Esq, Of Cabot Lower Vii
lage, having disposed of all his real estate
and his entire stock in trade, is about to re-
move to Barton, where he has purchased the
extensive hotel property of Jerry Drew. Mr..
Kimball is destined to make a popular land
lord and we wish him the success which he
is every way qualified to receive.
Loss ny FIRE.-On Saturday Feb. 20, a
building situated on Union street, Northfeld
occupied by Mr., j. o. Bryant proprietor o.
the celebrated Harris Balm Of Gilead Med.
icines as a manuiactory and depot, was entirely
consumed by fire, together with large sup.
ply of medicines valued at $500 to $4OO.
In anticipation OF further calls upon their
patriotism, Stowe held town meeting on
Monday, 22nd, and voted TO rais e twenty more
men, and to pay them bounty of $500 each
By order of the Provost Marshal General,
all men of the list Battalion, Invalid Corps,
will be credited on the quota from the States
in which they are raised.
The Rev. A. A. Smith was ordained and
Installed as pastor over the Congregational
churches in West6eld and Lowell, on the
llth inst.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-03-04

A document emanating from Major White,
OF the rebel commissariat department at Quin-
cy, which fell into the hands of our troops.
reveals the desperate condition of the enemy
last November Beef and bacon are entirely
exhausted throughout the South, and from all
quarters cries arising for relief from Flor
ida. This circular was Intended only for pri-
vste circulation among "the prudent people
Of the South" The circular says that the
army of Bragg is destitute OF beef and pork ;
that the supply Of both in Georgia is nearly
exhausted; that rebel affairs in South Caro-
lima ara in peril from want Of meat; that at
Savannah starvation stares the enemy in the
face, and that the Virginia army is in SINH
lar predicament. In all cases the depend
ence of the rebel commissariat is on Florida,
so that Gen. Seymour's oampaigmin that State
is invested with an Importance it otherwise
would not have.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-03-04

"THAr CoMIcAL BRowN. This celebra-
ted side-splitIing genius, who has been draw
ing such immense crowds in Maine and New
Hampshire this winter, will visit this part oi
the State about the middle Of March
Abou, that time look out for big crowds and
Jolly times, for Brown is brick
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-03-04

Among the list Of Patents issued from the
United States Patent Ofice for the week end
ing Feb, 49, we notice the following to Yer
monters Edward Lawson of Island Pond,
VT, for Improvement in separating and sort
ing ores, &c. 4; Calvin f. Myers OF Bristol.
VI for improvement in self-aoIing sled brake !;
obed Peck Of Windsor, W., for improvement
Shaw Of swanton, Vt, assignees Of said A..
b. Shaw, reissues f'r Improvement in sewing
machines, Patented Dec l6, 1862.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-03-04


The navy department has informatirn it re-
lies upon that the rebels have almost entire
ly suspended work upon the iron-clads -
Three are completed at Charleston and two are
in process of construction there. The search
ty Of material, however. will delay their com
pIetion several months. There is but one
ironolad in the James rivef-the Richmond.
Two are nearly completed, but their guns
have been removed to the Qualifications of
Charleston. No hopes are entertained by the
rebels of making their iron clads available at
either Of these points, and very little atten-
ton Is given them by the rebel government.
The gunboat Covestoga. ten miles below
the mouth of the Red River, recently captured
four rebel ofiicers--two of them colonels -
while attempting to cross the river with a
large rebel mail. $4,000 in New Orleans
money, thirty bales OF cotton and number
Of mules, horses and wagons and other prop
erty, which are to be delivered to the Quar-
termaster at Natchez. The prisoners we're
retained in the gunboat.
Felix Gill, Philadelphian. lately had a
legacy of $50, 900 left him. and an advance
payment of $4,000 was made him. Overcome
by his good fortune, he torsook wife and bus
iness for whiskey and debauchery, and wound
up his course of wickedness on Wednesday
last by numbering his wife with poker. and
committing every indignity upon her liteless
body. Since his arrest he has feigned insan-
ity.
The English papers state that in the terri
ole gale which swept over the coast early in
December, fifteen coal laden vessels, bound
from the northeastern ports for London,
r 4 d
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-03-04

Hon. Jefferson p Kidder, of st. Paul
Mimi, having become disgusted with his cop
perhead associates has come out a good "Un-
ion Democrat" and as such recently received
the complimentary votes for Speaker Of many
members Of the Minnesota Legislature.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-03-04

Henry Barnes, successor 10 II. Y Barnes
d Son. is prepared to furnish all kinds OF
leather, saddery hardware, carriage trim
mings, shoe findings, &c on the very best Of
terms. From long experience 10 this branch
Of business Mr.. BaInes is able to select his
stock with great care to the wants Of bis Gus
toners and present them with an article suit
ed to their use. We do not hesitate to COM
mend Mr.. Barnes for his thorough business
qualifications, his quiet unassuming manner
and honesty 10 business transactions, and can
do our 'eadeas no better service than to rec
ommend them to patronize his store and prove
the truth Of our saying. See Advertisements.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-03-04
FROM KNOXVILLE.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. Feb. "a.
A reconnaissance in force in command Of
Gen Stonsman, was made on Monday nixht
toward Bull Gap which disclosed that the
rebel cavalry had retested beyond the French
road. On Saturday the goth, Gen. Long
street began his retreat from Strawberry
Plains toward Bull Gap, first destroying the
bridge, and report says he destroyed his camp
| equippage, &c. Gen. Schofeld moved TO the
plains with the Union forces to-day, assigning
the fort and defenses Of Knoxville to Gen.
Haseall, who will send forward the army
/ equippage and stores.
! Rumors Of Union raid into Longstreet's
rear arc current which are supposed to &C
count for the precipitate rebel retreat.
knorviAe Feb. 25.-Our army is now in
front Of Dalton, Ga. and will probably occu-
py the town tonight. Tunnel Hill was car
ried this morning by our forces after consid-
erable diminishing. Scouts who arrived at
General Grants headquarters this morning,
say Gen. Sherman has struck the Mobile aud
! Ohio Railroad. He has also cut the rebel
army off, Gen. Polk in the centre, and both
wings are flying in different directions. Ger.
( sherman lives upon the country through
which he passes. Great excitement exhists
in Montgomery. Ala, and the people there
~ i"ASh ibhtNuNN Ut fht hpptohCu OF zen.
Sherman.
These scouts also report that heavy at
tack on the forts of Mobile is in full operation.
but with what success could not be learned.
Gen Longstreets forces are back again at
their old quarters.
CINCINNATI, Feb. 81.
The Ga2ette's Tunnel Hill dispatch of the
26th, says On Thursday night our troops
fell back to Tunnel Hill. which place will be
held. The reconnaissance was entirely sue
cessiul, and develoI ed the fact that the enc
my is in force at Dalton. Claiborne's divis-
ion, which had been dispatched to reinforce
Polk was recalled, and got back in time to
participate in the fight. This was one i'm
portant result accomplished. Our entire loss
was 800 The rebels suffered more severely.
The Commercials Huntsville, Alabama,
dispatch says Reliable information shows
that Longstreet is falling back to Atlanta.
part Of his force is supposed to have reached
there on the esd A large portion Of his for
ces we're without shoes and is nearly naked.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-03-04

Parson Bfownlow states the wants Of Ten
nessee, as fohow,:--
I'VE want tin and stove shops, with stock
to carry on business. We want house-car-
penters and cabinet makers, with materials to
to carry on We want boot and shoe shops.
We want tanneries, for we have the bark and
hides, We want tallors, black miths, ma
chinsts, and all manner of laburers, saddlers,
harness makers, carriage makers, aud Union
mechanics, TO take the place OF vile set OF
rebel hckspittes who have had their day, and
whose ptosctipuve course and persecution Of
loyal men foibids that they should ever do
business here again. We want school teach
ers, physicians, and preachers who are loyal
to the government Of the United Sta es All
such men, aud many Of them, should settle
now in this country, and start fair IN life in \
country Of fine scenery, productive soil, pure
walsr and a salubtiuus atmosphere"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-03-04

cinnati Gazette says that Ge1 Butler iuten-
ded to have Gen Wistar release the Union
prisoners, capture the rebel government and
destroy the Iredegar iron works at Rich
mond, and that II was not done simply be-
cause Gen Halleck did not give him troops
enough
The president approved the plan in the
main' but referred blm to Gen Halleck. 81
don't care anything about your plans If you
move on Richmond, you do 1t on your own
responsibility, WAS the substance OF that Of
hcets reply Gen Butler decided. If they
would give HIM me troops to take the re-
soPonhbiii'y, and returned to Fortress Mon
roe lie had hls spies all through Richmond,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-03-04

FIRE.--At an early hour this Saturday
morning, fire broke out in an unoccupied
building owned by Erastus Hubbard, oppo-
site Cross d Sons Bakery, last occupied as
the Union House," and thoroughly furu-
ished for a hotel. When discovered, the
fire was under full head, having broken
through the roof Of the back part and was
entering the main building. Every exertion
was made to save the furniture, but the FIRE
had so increased that comparatively little was
saved. The engine companies were prompt
in response to their duty NO. 5, bearing off
the palm in triumph by throwing two streams
upon the FIRE come minutes in advance Of No.
A. and had their energy and endurance put
to its fullest test during the hour and half
in which the ERE ragged. The building was
nearly consumed. but the barn, shed and
neighboring buildings we're saved by the ef-
forts Of the FIRE companies. The furniture
was owned by Alonzo Redway and was light
ly insured, while the insurance on the build
ing was only fourteen hundred dollars.
We understand that the house had recent
ly been leased to gentleman who was 10
take possession on the 4th Of March The
fire is supposed to have caught from the stove
pipe or chimney, a FIRE having been built
yesterday for the purpose Of warming and
cleaning the house for the new conner.
ALMosT FiRE Before the above was sub
dued an alarm was given by FIRE having caught
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-03-04

Almost FIRE Before the above was sub
dued an alarm was given by FIRE having caught
from sparks on the roof Of the building occu.
pied by Gilman B Dodge as boarding
house, on Main Street, only short distance
from the scene, but the timely application Of
two pals Of water proved an extnguisher.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-07-23
Notice to Contractors,

DOB SALE AT FRED. KnBER-
T. LEY's, Three good Family Horses No 70
ChEmplsin Street -iii .lI July l2-16O
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OH Reports,

The Petroleum market for the past week
has held firm, and prices keeping pace
with gold steadily advanced. Though
buyers appear cautious, the transactions
have been considerable. s--c.-a. II
We quote as ruling prices at the wells
Sl3 a $3.50 9 Dbl. The low state Of the
river renders freighting extremely Diff
cult Rates to Pittsburg 81 2 bill,
Cherry Run, on the Buchanan farm,
still holds out well, and prospects are en-
couraging for an increase in quantity.
There ia no falling of in any of the
great Petroleum interests, even under the
depressing army news.
The Tarr farm is rather increasing in
produetiveness. The developments on
the Shafer farm between this city and
Franklin, and on the David Smith farm,
opposite the mouth of Sandy Greek, six
miles below Franklin, are favorable for q
regular and permanent yield.
Transactions in Real Estate continue
The enormous prices at which developed
territory sells, stimulates capitalists to in
vest in undeveloped sections, where, no
doubt, operations viii be successful. -
Monitor.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-07-23

The long struggle through the lnoUntain
deales Of Northern Georgia has eliminated
in the capture of Atlanta, long regarded
By military critics in this country aud Eu-
rope, as well as by the rebels themselves,
as the most important point in the Gulf
States. It's value as strategic base of
operations cannot be doubted. It's rail-
road communications put it IN immediate
communication with the leading points in
the South. General Sherman, with the
place well garrisoned, can move South
ward against Macon and Montgomery or
Southeastward against Augusta and Ss-
vannab, living ueen the country as he
advances. Johnstons army has beon
strengthened by the Georgia militia to
number incapable of making any resis-
tance though having in their possession
she strongest natural defenees in the South.
We need not look for any great strength
eninr of his force now that it is driven
from Atlanta So that with reinforce.
ments sufficient TO guarantee the safety of
his communications, there Is no doubt but
the Gulf States may be made to feel the
terrors of war and be themselves made to
feel the eonquering might of the great
North. ~ a- el
The next step of Sherman viii depend on
the direction in which johnson takes
fight. He win undoubtedly
move Gouth-eastward N the
direction of Augusta which is distant
from Atlanta one hundred and seventy
miles. The country between the two
points is quite favorable for the operations
Of an advancing army. 1t is fertile re-
gion well watored, with no streams too
large to be easily fOrded, and no lines Of
defence to be compared IN strength with
those from Chattanooga to Atlanta. With
no mountains, swamps, defles or unford-
able streams in the way Sherman's aa-
vance would be both easy and rapid The
seizure Of Augusta would be the separation
of the Goufederacy into two parts, each
incapable of supporting great army for
any length of time. The rebels would be
confined chiefly to the agricultural re-
sources ofNorth Corolina and South Caro-
lima, both Of which states have less arabic
soil than any other southern states.
The capture Of Atlanta must therefore
give new hope to the country Of the speedy
termination of the rebellion. Grant will
now be able to act with greater decision
then ever before. If johnson can be kept
ftom reinforcing Lee, as we have no doubt
he can, Lee mus; soon Gght under grest
disadvantages or retreat to North Carol-
na with the danger Of anHihilatiou.
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shermau.s Position.
The Atlanta Appeal, confident of the
srccass of o,r army. says;-

The Atlanta Appeal, confident of the
success Of our army, says
In his work on military science, Gener-
al,Halleck lays it down as principal that
"deep lines are dangerous" Sherman's ;
is lust such a line as the author must have
had in his minds eye. 1t may be said to
extend from Louisville to the ChattahOo-
chee river though Nashville IS his proper
base. His movement so farintO the interi-
or ofthe Confederacy is certainly the bold
est. not to say the most reckless, on record,
not excepting even the advance OF Napo-
leon upon the city of Moscow. Such an
opportunity for destroying or annihilating
an army has never been offered to an op-
posing foe, and if something is not now
done in the "gobbling up" business, SO
much talked Of during the wak, We shall
think there is = sad want Of combination
and cooperation among our military lead
ers. Sherman is now, as it were, in net,
or nllL ne sac. and if he and his whole army
are not brought to grleI 1t VIII Certainly
not be for want of temerity on his part.
So inviting a field for military enter
prise was never exposed to an opposing
enemy. and we cannot divest ourselves OF
the conviction that advantage will yet be
taken Of il. With Sherman's army des-
troyed, not only Atlanta, but Richmond
and Petersburg are at once relieved. In
such an event Grant would necessarily
be compelled to raise the seige OF the
two latter cities and move to the de-
fence Of Tennessee and Kentucky, both of
which States would be put in hazard OF reoc-
cupancy by our army. Such q stroke would
strike the war party of the North with
gloom and dependency, while the hands
Of the peace men would be corresponding
" strengthened, and would gofar to hasten
the termination of hostilities. We do not
believe it would be within the power OF
Lincoln to raise another army for the sub
iugation of the South, and he would neees-
saFiIy be compelled to treat for peace on
the basis Of separation and our independ-
ence. 2 .r-
With his communication cut for few
days or weeks, Sherman would be forced
to retreat, which, in view Of the impoyer-
ished condition Of the country behind him,
would prove as disastrous as further adj
vance. Before be could reach Nashville
his army would be measurably destroyed,
and he might not find 1t safe to remain
even on this side of the Ohio. Our people
are surely as brave and as patriotic aswere
the serfs and Cossacks of Russia, by whom
the magnificent army of Napoleon was
well nigh annihilated on its retreat rom
their burning capital. l-.
sincerely hope that SO fine an oppoT-
tunity for master stroke will not be per
mitted to pass by unimproyed by our mill
tary chiefains. This is certainly time
above all others whom jealousies Of every
kind should be laid aside, and when there
should exist Eealops and cordial co-ope-
ration among all our leaders, both in the
Cabinet and the field, for the common
cod and general welfare.
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suceessfuI Expedition.

Acting Rear Admiral s. P. Lee, COM
lnanding the North Atlantic Bl0ckading
Squadron, writing from on board his flag
ship, Malvern, Hampton Roads 2 n pI-
der date Of July lS, reports to the Navy
Department that on the l2th inst Lieut..
Commander English, in command Of the
Ceres and Whitehead, was ordered to as
cend the Scupperong river in cooperation
with detachment of 80 men, under Lieu
tenant Colonel Clarke, to burn the bridge
at Columbia, to prevent the rebels from
transporting supplies to their army at
Plymouth, n. C. The expedition was en-
tirely successful, eiectually destroying the
bridge and disabling large gristmill. No
opposition was encountered by the exPe-
dition.
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II.eidents Near the ChattahOoebee.

hIsciuesatS wear the NhSttAuOOchee.
The other day one Of the Johnnies swan
the river and came into our lines. One
of the boys asked him where he was 60
ing:
SWell,n says Johnnie, General Hardee
made US a speech a day or two ago, and
told US to strike for our altars and our fires,
and as my fire is in Tennessee, I'm striking
for it across lot"
Another reb called to one of our men
across the river;
"Yank, oh, Yankl who is your com
mander n
General Sherman says Yank; ewhat
do you want to know forF
ooh, nothing says Johnny, "only l
think be must command us too, for when
ever you get marching orders We get them
too, with the difference that We have to 20
in advance"
Two corps crossed the river few days
ago. The rebs found il out and called over
to the pickets:
ooh, Yankl we are coming over to give
you'uns hell tomorrow. We've got 40
900 reinforcement"
'.Ths hell you have F says Fed where
did you get them ?" tfl
@Qh, they're some old Sherman sent over
to us.n
''Oh, yes 1 think I see it.
asked rebel Major when ne thought
the war would end. .s5zs.i-sl. ,.s1-s-
'.Wen, says he, think it will end this
fall"
aWhy do you think 50 ~ -.-
aWell, you won't have any one to fight
by that time if you keep on as you have
done since May" . al
The rebel pickets asked one Of our boys
how long he thought the war would last.
"Oh, about twelve years. says Fed.
@Good God amt Vallandigham and
them Copperheads up there going to help
Us anyG
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FROM REBEL JoUHNALs-
The Maryland Raisi--Other War News
tho Laird Rams &c.
From the Richmond Wing, July l6
THE NEWS FROM MARYLAND.

I -, - -, -,
| IhE NEWS i'0'a ID A-H4 LAND
I The public were teverish yesterday
morning about some additional news from
the seat OF operations IN Maryland and
the District OF Columbia. d. The accounts
we gave yesterlay rom t6e Baitlmore
American OF the lzthi IN ADDITION TO the
graphic summary from the Washington
Chronicle were too meagre in the aggre-
gate to satisfy the ravenous craving OF the
reading public, whose ears from early
morning were strained to catch the first
report Of the capture Of Washington and
Baltimore. Morning passed and noon
came, and yet the telegraph and the War
department were as DUMP IS an oyster