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The Vermont transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1864-1870, 1864-08-19

Price OF LdQuoRs IN New YoRK. Nov
is the time for temperance men to strike
blow in behalf of their cause. The
rise in the cost of fermented and dis
titled liquors is just now a subject of
criticism and complaint, and the fault
finding is not confined to those who
think water fit for purposes of naviga-
ton. On Monday almost all the prin-
cipal saloons and hotels in the city and
Brooklyn, raised the price to ten cents
a glass for ale and beer, and to twenty
and twenty-five cents glass for juleps
and cobblers. There are places in the
city where the best brandy retails at
81 per glass for sherry cobblers. Not
outstanding the high price of all
kinds of Intoxicating drinks, drunken
ness prevails to an alarming extent,
which is due partially to the fact that
liquors are adulterated by free use of
poisonous dregs, some of the vendors
copying the example of the cooks OF
Spain, who threw red pepper into the
soup kettle to make up for the deficien-
cy of meat. Tobacco is also a costly
luxury, good cigars costing from ten Il
! twenty-five cents each. N y Tribune
The Vermont transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1864-1870, 1864-08-19
August 10.

there Will probably, be q stout co,a
for the possession of that region e'u'eS'
The Worlds Washington de-,
says; there is little doubt tha. i,p pn'cn
tant changes are going on in tba PIT ~
position of the rebel forces, sra ulS'
responding movements of the tia oOr.
armies.
TO Maj. Gen. Dir: 40
The following official report Of H.
surrender Of Fort Gaines. ana w ao
abandonment of Fort Powell d,t ,ns
New Orleans, August 9th, has been , ra
ceived from Maj. Gen. CANDY, ~
Fort Gaines with 5Gfehnmiss;ossA
officers and 8lS enlisted meny with i.
armament, 26 guns intact and NOV.
ions for twelve months, has surren
dered Internationally, 1t was occn
pied by our forces at s O'Clock yesterda,
morning. Fort Powell was abandonoj
its garrison escaping to Cedar Pom,
Its armament, Is guns, is in condition
for immediate service.
Gen. Granger will Immediately n
vest Fort Morgan, leaving a garr;son
in forts Gaines and Powell.
A letter from the Army of the poto
mac dated 18th says deserter from
the Alabama, who formerly lived n
1 Massachusetts,, and was conscrjntaJ
into the rebel army, came into orr
lines yesterday. He says Kersham's
division of Longstreet's corps passed
through Richmond ON its way to the
Valley, accompanied by a large ammuni-
ton train, and heard a prominent Of.
ficer say that Lee had also gone in
that direction. He also reports that
the enemy is mining on our front, 20
men being detailed at time to work.
Heavy firing was heard in Buffers de-
partment this morning.
+. NJ. STANTON,
Secretary OF War.
The Vermont transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1864-1870, 1864-08-19

"A Boston man who enlisted VIM .bs
the war broke out, took with INN " 90
field the photograph of his lady , l0
BY and by he was captured and pln "bel
in Libby prison, and one OF the l ,;psa
officers there saw the photograph, n aent
1t and stole it. In one OF the iV sbot
battles in Virginia, this Boston boy III he
a prominent rebel officer and ai'o ',bo-
had fallen recognized him as inc and
tograph thief, looked in his poke. ;nrs
found the missing picture a o'
incident in this curious war.
The Vermont transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1864-1870, 1864-08-19

THIRD CONGRESSIONAL DIsTRIcT Cox
vENrIoN. The Democracy of this dis
trict assembled at Hydepark, August
10th and organized by electing the
Hon. Joseph Smith, of Berkshire
President, and Messrs. 7. H. Camp.
belle, Of st. Adams, and Henry Smith,
of Milton, Vice Presidents; and Messrs
c. S. Noyes, Of Hydepark, and Jonas
L. Whitcomb, of Cambridge, Secreta-
ries
A committee to make nominations
was appointed as follows
For Chihendea CouAty-H. 3. Smith,
Saul Bishop, Col John Parker.
For Franklin Couaty--John J. Deay-
lit, Marcus Child, Col Asa s Cove.
For orleans CoImty--William B.
Cutting.
For LamoWe Cowaty-L. H. Noyes
On motion of Ii. B. Smith, Esq, a
committee Of five, to present resolu-
tons, was appointed, VIZ:
H. b. Smith, of Milton; J. j. Deav-
lit, ST. Adams; c. A. Hoyt, Bur
lington; Marcus Child, Bakersfield
and George W, Hill, of johnson.
On reassembling of the Convention
after a short adjournment, Mr.. Deavitt
Chairman of the Committee on Nom.
nations, presented the following
For Candidate to Compress Hon
Giles Harrington, of Alburgh.
For Presidential ElectOr-Hon. L. H
Moves, of Hydepark.
For District Conmittee--Saul Bish
op, Richmond; Waldo Brigham, Hyde
park; George w. Aiken, Troy; which
nominations We're unanimously adopt
ed
H. B. Smith, Esq, of the Commit
tee on Resolutions, reported,
list. A resolution, reprobating tn,
present Congress, for its enactment o
unwise and unconstitutional laws; an,
condemning the conduct of Mr.. Bax
ter, in aiding, by his vote and his in
huence, such legislation; and com
mending to the freeman of this Con
gressional District Hon. Giles Harring
ton, as candidate most suitable t,
represent them in the next United
States House of Representatives.
I'd. A resolution, approving o
those adopted by the recent Democrat
ic State Convention; and in support o
the candidates nominated; which, af
ter an interesting discussion, wer
adopted unanimously.
! The Convention, after being abb,
addressed by II. b. Smith, of Milton
Chas. A. Hoyt, of Burlington ant
Hiram Atkins, of Montpelier and 9th
ers, amid the best of feeling, adjourned
The Vermont transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1864-1870, 1864-08-19
Il. NJ. STANTON,
Secretary Of War.
INpIANApoLIs, Aug. Is

Three steamers loaded with govern.
ment cattle were captured by 1900
rebels near Shawneetown, ILL.,, Satur.
day night. AT last accounts the rebels
were ferrying the cattle across the
Kentucky river, but it is supposed that
they will not cross into Indiana
Forces have been stationed along The
Ohio river to prevent their crossing
the Indiana border.
The Vermont transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1864-1870, 1864-08-19
WASHINGTON. Aug. l6.

The mail boat Keyport reports
movement of the ID corps up the
James River Saturday night, resulting
in the routing of n large rebel force at
Dutch Gap, and the capture Of over
500 prisoners, besides Z pieces OF ar
tillery. The position occupied By the
enemy is said to be strong one, and
is now occupied by our troops, who
are able to hold it.
The Keyport took down from Ber,
muda to Fortress Monroe over 100
prisoners from this fight, forty OF whom
claim to be deserters.
There was but little hard fighting
Hancock accomplishing his end BY
skillful maneuvering and surprise
consequently our loss was small, est
mated at less than a hundred Prev
Gus to the movement up the river, the
troops were placed upon transports
and moved down ostentaotiusly be-
low Ha1isons Landing, thus com,
pletely deceiying the rebels, who az
once supposed the siege OF Petersburg
and Richmond was being raised
The Vermont transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1864-1870, 1864-08-19
NEw YORK, Aug. l6

w" IUhh, mug 10,
The Times dispatch says Gen. Sheri-
dan has pushed his advance from Win
chester to Strasburg, Early retiring
from that point westward. m
1t Is believed to be Gen. Sheridan's
intention to head off Early and envel-
ope him between two forces, but as
1t IS now ascertained that Lee has sent
at least 10000 men TO reinforce the
rebel column in the Shenandoah valley
The Vermont transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1864-1870, 1864-08-19
say- The last Burlington Times says

Das- The last Burlington ltnies says
that recruiting in the rebellious States
is plainly at an end. Most of the re-
cruiting agents from this State have
already returned home. Col VIM. d.
Mnnson reached here yesterday, hav-
ing gone as far as Marietta, Ga lie
reports that it was impossible to pro-
cure men in that region, their services
being all required in Sherinans army.
The Vermont transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1864-1870, 1864-08-19
LOUISVILLE. Ky. Aug.

Passengers arriving from New Al.
bany, Indiana, say Johnson with {,
rebel cavalry force is threatening Hen
derson, Ky. Our garrison there IS
composed chiefly OF negro troops, who
are under ihe protection of the gun
boats, which are ready to shell the
town in case the rebels succeed it get
ing into it, Many of the inhabitants
are fleeing north of the Ohio.
The Vermont transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1864-1870, 1864-08-19

The Commercials Washington spe-
cial gives reports emanating from re-
liable authority Of the capture of Fort
Darling and fifteen hundred prisoners
The % corps under Hancock made
a sudden assault after dark, surprising
the garrison. Everything looks favor
able for the capture of the rest Of the
fort.
The Vermont transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1864-1870, 1864-08-19
NEW YoRK. Aug. IL

A full regiment of 1000 men, COW ~
posed entirely of rebel prisoners 'at
deserters, arrived to-day. for the Ns a't
where they will probably serve aSS'i''
the Indians. -
1t is reported that heavy ireS Jay
occurred on the Erie Railroad to-u'st
destroying bridges and a large am !aJ
of property. No particulars rece ,lsob.
as the telegraph by that route Is P''
ably also destroyed.
The Vermont transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1864-1870, 1864-08-19
The Government Loan.

In recent issues of the TRANsoRIPT we
have called attention to the imperative
necessity of furnishing at once and in
ample amount 'the sinews OF war"
In our columns will be found the add
vertisement for the new 7-30 Govern
ment Loan, to which we earnestly call
attention. The subjoineI article from
the New York Examiner in relation to
the United States bonds, presents in a
forcible manner the advantages of such
an investment 1t is at once a patri-
otto and profitable mode of employing
money. Those who take the loan get
large interest and do patriotic SER
vice for their country.
Many of the advantages of this loan
are apparent on their face, but there
are others that will be best understood
after consideration. Among them
there are: U
ITS ABSOLUTE SECURITY.
Ntdllf I'LL uCllNt NItulLS NTt nON
based on Government securities. Banks
of issue and Savings banks hold them
in large quantities, in many cases,
more than the entire amount of their
capitals--and they hold them as the
very best and strongest investment
they could possibly make. If it were
possible to contemplate the financial
r. g l.. !
would be any better or safer. Savings
banks already have large part OF
their assets invested III Government
securities. As rule they allow but
five per cent. interest, and can only pay
principal or interest in greenbacks OF
bills of State banks--for every note OF
bond held by them and due before the
resumption of specie payments is pay.
able in Government legal tender paper
Banks of issue and discount can not
ask or get anything better IN payment
of customers notes, and they prefer il
to all other, for they are compelled to
redeem their own notes IN that paper
as the circulating medium next TO spe
Gle in value. BY the issue of this loaI
the United States Treasury becomes 4
Savings bank for The people There arr
none stronger-none more solvent, ant
not one that pays So literally for III,
use of money. You may deposit fit,
dollars or fifty thousand. The morl
you put in, the more you will aid AM
strengthen the Government, and tn
more valuable viii be the remaining
currency of the country.
s. ITs LIBERAL IsTEREsr
The general rate of interest IS six pc
cent. payable annually. THIS is seve
and three-tenths, payable semi-asnua
IT, II yon lend on mortgage, Their
must be a searching of titles, lawyer
fees, stamp duties and delays, and yo
The Vermont transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1864-1870, 1864-08-19

TnoMAsToN, Me-, Aug !,
The pirate Tallahassee, yesleis"ssIs
up to 3 p. IN. had destroyed 20 veS a~ed
off Matinicus rock. She was ma,'n ".t
by Nova Scotia men. She steered ear
after sending the crews and passeno
by small boat into Friendship
The Vermont transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1864-1870, 1864-08-19
BERMupA HUNDRED, Aug. !

EhMbDA Ill NDii.D, -h"b'
Yesterday, the I'd corps ( Haneoc6E.s
were going on to transports at olF
Point all day, apparently for Washing
ton, and started down the river, theh
bands playing gaily. OF course 'hs
rebels were watching from the shore
and no doubt felt much interest IN tns
movement. The transports went down
the river ten miles, when they Pus
about under cover of darkness anu
returned at full speed.
AT the same time the 10th corp
with the artillery of the I'd corps Wsl s
crossing to the north side Of the Jaine'
River, and were all landed up the Nv,
er within " miles of Richmond w
fore three o'clock this morning.
The Vermont transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1864-1870, 1864-08-19

articles as we deem necessary for health
and comfort, yet, to give the preference
to the products and manufactures Of
our own country.
(Signed) Mrs. Charles G.. Loring,
Mrs. Chas f. Guild, and others.
The Vermont transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1864-1870, 1864-08-19
Address TO the Women or New
England.


In war like ours, which involves
the life and prosperity of a whole ma
ton, every patriotic citizen owes to the
country, the greatest possible amount
OF service The experience of the last
three years seems to prove conclusively
that this is as true for the women of
the land as for the men. Though, in
the order of civilization, they are not
called to engage actively in the strife,
yet theirs is more important work,
limited only by the extent and duration
of the war itself
But while the great work of soldiers
relief must not be suspended for n
moment the time when united action
IN a new direction seems to be needed.
The excess of our imports over our ex-
ports has long threatened the most Sc
l1ous consequences the financial
rum of our country. OF these impor-
ted goods women are very large con
sumers. Hitherto it has been of small
consequence whether the old world OF
the new manufactured those articles OF
luxury and elegance with which women
have adorned their houses and them
selves. But that time is past. The
humanity and the Christianity of the
age demand speedy and righteous
termination of the war. To effect this
every energy must be brought to beai
IN one direction and womans dress
can no longer be regarded as a matter
of taste merely-it takes its place today
on the plane of lofty patriotism, sid,
by side with the great question of the
times.
Fellow countrywomen, is it not so
We ask you to give the matter YOU
most earnest consideration. Permit II!
to cite a few figures and facts The val
ne of our exports for the year ending
June 30, 1861, was $22S, 500, 1856 Th,
value of our imports, for the same pc
Rod, was 1886, sos, ass, leaving bal
ance against us of $57 $685. 49. Thi
balance must be paid in gold, at what
ever cost of premium In that year
some Of the items of import were, il
round numbers, as follows;-
The Vermont transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1864-1870, 1864-08-19
ITs LIBERAL INTEREST

The general rate of interest IS six per
cent. payable annually THIS is seven
and tLree~tenths, payable se'mi-asnual-
III. If yon lend on mortgage, there
must be searching of titles, lawyers
fees, stamp duties and delays, and you
The Vermont transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1864-1870, 1864-08-19

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Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-05-27
SIgel,s nefeal.

The Nsw York Tribune says Of this
defeat:
General Sigefs defeat at New Mar
ket was unfortunate, as it iupairs the
completeness Of Grants scheme for the
isolation of the rebel army in Virginia.
OF course, his effort against Charlotts-
vile and Gordonsville is at an end, and
Lee may count on the undisputed pos
session Of those important depots, and
perhaps even call large part Of Breek-
inridges forces TO his aid
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-05-27

Judge Laird may profit BY the example.
The same question Of location that
fayors Judge Laird's chances for the
nomination, will be fatal 70 those Of
Judge Parrett. Vanderburg has been
greedy after Congressional favors IN the
annals of Locofoco tactics, and her
claims, if nov urged, win probably be
ignored. The Judge will have to Gil out his
term on the Bench, and nurse his callow
legislative talents, to keep them warm,
until a more convenient season finds
them full-fedged and ready for the
giddy fight
Judge Niblack, deeming bird N
the hand worth two in the bush, wisely
concludes to take the Congressional
nomination, which is within his reach a.
an experienced parliamentarian and
wire-worker. rather than to run for Gov
ernor. This is pretty well understood By
those Who are posted, and it viii prob
ably result thus if Spencer can be1blar-
neyed by complimentary vote and put
of another term or two.
For many years, a democratic
nomination has been considered equiv.
alent to an election in this District, and
pending nomination there has been .
brisk competition for the prize So it il
likely to be before the Convention which
meets July 10Th at Princeton. But We
think the triggers are set for Nib
lacks nomination, and be is the man
whom Union men will have to vorA
against, and if possible, to defeat
| How long must the District be repre-
sented by such men IS have been sent Il
Washington for q number OF years
win the time ever come whsn the Dis
trics can send men Of progressive prin
ciplss 10 represent il in Congress
How often have we heard the expression
ooh, that we had such a man as Collar
to represent as in Congress-"
We have hope tina, the loyal men vii
awake to the necessity Of exertion, ans
that through the force and virtue Of cor
rect principles, the District may be re
deemed, regenerated, and disenthralled
at an early day.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-05-27
sIeel's ldyanee and Retreat.

a letter in the Wheeling Esfelligence7-
of Monday gives some additional details
of Sigefs uulueky expedition, which We
quote below:
Nothing occurred until we arrived at
the hill one mile north Of New Market,
where the enemy, 5000 strong, under
command of Gen. Imboden, were posted
in good position, and opened with four
pieces CT artillery. Shows Maryland
battery, With the LIST West Virginia IT,
fantry for support was put in position
and returned the enemy's fire tor one
hour and half, when the "Johnnies"
pulled of. One regiment was immedi-
ately sent forward to occupy the position
held By the enemy We arrived after
dark in the midst Of a severe shower of
rain, and assure You the prospect be-
fore us was dark and gloomy enough.
Maj. Stephens proceeded forthwith TO
post piekets in our trout, which had gone
but two hundred Yards from our camp
when they were halted and fired upon by
line of rebel cavalry skirmishers. and
after some resistaRee were driven back
to our lines. In q few minutes the rebel
line of infantry was seen coming slowly
and cautiously toward US, but We were
ready for them; every man clntehing his
rife determined to drive the bastard foe
Yet on they came until within sixty
yards of our front, when the gallant vet
Grams Of the LIST raised on their knees,
and poured deadly volley into the dark
line Just before them; an answering
voliey from the enemy was followed by
sn order from the Major, '..Tire By .fis,
hold los, and such a ERE as was poured
out from our musksts was irrisistable and
the enemy broke in the rear. Again
were cur pickets sent out. and again
driven back to the line, followed BY the
rebel infantry, and again were We forced
to drive them back, this time following
them through the woods, and established
line of skiFmishers in our front, and
the 18th Virginia rebel regiment left as
undisputed masters Of the field. In this
action, as spirited as it was, our loss was
but two or three wounded, while the
enemy had eve killed and q number
wounded.
After the excitement incident 70 such
occasions had worn off little, We we're
permitted TO lie down on our arms in the
rain, without FIRE, without supper, ard
ditto dinner; this, too, after having
marched twenty-four miles, and had a
| fight of three hours. Rough enough,
wasn't it?
At daylight on Sunday morning. the
10th inst, we were aroused, and after a
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-05-27
Proceeding or the CIty council.

MONDAY EVENING, May 23d, 1864
Present-His Honor the Mayor and
Councilmen Dean, Archer, Schmits.
Carpenter, Hedderich, Sullivan and
Cook.
The minutes Of last meeting we're read
and approved
The Street Commissioner bill for
work done on streets from Friday, May
Is, to Monday, May 23rd, Sl76 12l, was
presented
Councilman Carpenter moved to re-
duce the wages Of Alfred Kirkpatrick
for eight days work with cart, from 90 90
to 81 so per day, on the ground thar the
service was rendered By his son, who
was too young to perform mans labor
The motion was agreed 10, and it was
ordered that an order issue to said
kirkpatrick for $50 instead of S24
The bill in all other particulars APP
proved and ordered to be paid.
The following claims were presented
and allowed:
The Street Commissioner bill as re-
duced $lT2 l24; Mathew Dalzell for
spikes and nails SIS 40; Jacob Straub 4
Son, for pick and paddock 81 rs: John
sirannun 4 Co, excavating and hauling
Lass cubic yards of earth, Sl45 so;
John McInnerny, hauling I'D cubic Yards
OF earth and levsling, 81 IS; Johnsthan
Newman, one months salary as wharf
master and Policeman, 5000; Frank
Morris, one weeks salary as wharfmaster
and policeman, Sl4 90. Butler L Hitch.
for two months salary as teamsler.
500 90; ]. f. Sherwood. for one months
salary ending May Is, 1864, SIS 90
The claim Of A. f. Nhittlesy for IL
days surveying at 81 per day, was post
poned for one week for information.
The petition OF Henry VahILerg and
others, asking permission for Joseph
Nictorn to build a wooden stable within
the fire limits, was presented, but was
not received because the necessary no
tice did not appear 10 have been given
by advertisement
A note from DR.. Scheldt stating that
the Evansville Journal Company refuse
to pay the sum of $50, assumed BY them
OF the Pest House bill in the case of
Marcus Lee, was presented and ordered
to he over one week foT information.
lThe Journal Company gave a Due
Bill for $50, which went with Lee and
admitted him to the Pest House. TIE
Due Bill was afterwards lost, and the
Journal Company refused to pay the
anoantsnless the Due Bill was produced
which was subsequently done aud the
money paid to DR.. seheldt, for which the
Journal Company now holds his re-
ceipt-EDErOR JOURSn)
The Mayor presented the following:
Report Of wharfage, collected at the
City Wharf from Nav I5th. 1864 to
May 18th, 1864
90 steamboats, landed aud paid SAG So
passed without stopping. , landed be-
low the wharf; gin Government service.
Wharfboats paid, ]. B. Hall 10 Nav IA.
So. 80; fat boat Wharfage. SIC. 5 as
barrels of salt 81. So.
/ On motion of Councilman Carpenter
/ it was ordered by the Council that the
Way inquire into the right Of Crawford
Il Co to keep their barge at the City
Wharf