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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-04-01
VERY LATEST.
NEw YoRK, March SO

New YORK, March So
Pilatka (Fla.) letters give a report that
900 rebels are between that place and
GAINESVILLE Our forces here have intrenched
themselves, and Col. Barton was to advance
on the 9th inst. to feel the enemy
A letter dated off st. Marks, Fla, the 9TH
inst, states that the Unionists Of Cartal, Fla.
have organized and gone into camp and COM
menced operations against the rebels,-by a
raid on salt works, and capturing rebel tax
gatherer. They had two engagements with
rebel cavalry, whipping them and capturing
ten prisoners They lately captured three
army wagons, thirty mules, ten horses, fifty
contrabands, and destroyed and captured a
large amount of rebel subsistence. THESE
Union men only ask protection, arms and am
munitiou.
Hilton Head advices of the oath mention
an attack made by the rebels on Jenkins ISL
and, in fotilla of boats, but their plan was
fr % trated by our picket boats, who fred into
them.
Pilatka, Fla. has been occupied by small
detachment of our forces and small steamer
called the Sumter" was captured near there.
The rebels had made raid on Neaquotia,
burning the houses, &c. to prevent its being
occupied as a hospital depot by the federals.
A Knoxville correspondent of the Tribune,
dating March goth, states that our force at
Morristown has been marched back to Mosey
Creek, in order to keep better communication
with Knoxville. The rebel headquarters is
said to be at Greenville, and they still hold
Burns Gap.
Gold, 81 GA.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-04-01
1.-THE FERRY BOY AND THE FINAN,
CIERV

Is the title of a new work announced by
Messrs. Walker, Wise, 81 Co., of Boston, to
form one of their popular series including
the " Pioneer Boy" and the " Farmer Boy"
1t is a narrative of the boy-life Of the emf
nent Secretary of the Treasury, Hon. S. p.
Chase, whose prominence among the candi-
dates for the next Presidency, as well as his
distinguished services in his important De
partment, renders his biography OF interest to
tens of thousands of readers. We are as
sured thai the main facts in the sketch are
entirely authentic. The author is a we'll
known literary man of wide repu alton, author
of the article, " A First Trip to Washington"
in the Atlantic Monthly for April. Among
the numberless books nowadays published
for the young, none are at unce so fascina-
ting and SO useful as the class to which the
forthcoming volume belongs books which,
while presenting truthful incidents in the
early experience of distinguished public men,
exhibit how. by adherence to certain fixed
principles OF action, by honest industry, and
conscientious discharge of the smallest duties,
they have risen, often from the humblest
stations, to emnence; and from obscurity,
have come to possess the respect and admira-
ton of a whole nation. Such books cannot
be too widely disseminated. No town or
village in the loyal States but can employ the
services of one az mt, at least, in its circula-
ton. The volume in question will be ready
about the first of Aplil, and sell, we presume,
at the price OF the others of the series, VI 20.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-04-01

The committee appointed by the Ohio
House of Representatives TO investigate the
escape of John Morgan and others fwm the
Penitentisry have reported. They find that
the prisoners had no aid and that none was
required, since the escape could not have &C.
CURED il the air-chamber under the cell had
not existed. They place all the blame on the
military authorities.
A story 10 related OF an enterprsing editor
in an interior town, who, finding the body Of
man hanging to lamp-post one night, after
his own paper had gone to press, cut it down
and carried it home, to prevent his rival from
publishing the news, and was himself indicted
for the murder.
The Posts special Washington dispatch
states that the Committee on the Conduct OF
the War find no evidence against Gen. Meade
in their Investigations.
The latest fashion in Washington Of ask
ing party what they will take to drink is
"Please nominate your poison, gentlemen"
The President has assumed the RESPONSE
bility of appointing sixty cadets to the West
Point Academy in place of those to which
the rebel States would have been entitled.
A sympathetic delegation Of Ohio men has
gone to condole with Valandgham in Canada /;
likewise to present him purse of $4,000,
which is better than coincidence.
During heated discussion in the Ohio leg
islature last week, concerning the bounty ques-
ton, patriotic speaker was intercepted by a
peace man with "How many children have
you in the army :" To which the reply came,
" One. an only son-it's not my fault that |
haven't more"
The hotels of rebel Virginia are nearly all
destitute of comfortable sleeping aceommoda-
ton. The bed coverings have been stolen,
and the landlords says, principally by officers
of the army.
Out in Mississippi they are making cloth
of equal proportion of COW hair and wool for
the filling. 1t isa very even and handsome
texture, evidently quite strong and seryiceS-
Bile, and makes comfortable and durable cloth
for pataloons.
''How does Mr. Lincoln stand in Iowa ?"
was the query Of sturdy old farmer from
that State. ''Stand," was the reply, with
glisteniDg eyes and raising his brawny fist /;
"Old Abe stands seventeen feet higher in
Iowa than any other man in tho United
States"
The Washington council has protested a.
gainst the bill pending in Congress TO allow
negroes to vote in the district.
Cassius NJ. Clay's daughter, down IN Ken
tnck,, is good shot. She shot guerrills's
cap OF when be tried to steal Cassius best
horse, and frightened him so that he forgot to
steal.
oh no he stole away right smart.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-04-01

BURLINGTON ITExs,---A woman named
Hart and her twin children died suddenly,
whereupon the authorities are suspicious Of
murder, and examining accordingly On Sun
day night James Burns, soldier, was shot,
and Joseph Gautier has been arrested on sus-
pieion Sorry to see Burlington falling into
these bad city fashions. By the way. does
the Times think it best to license establish
ments which are fruitful in such crimes;
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-04-01

The last brilliant specimen Of the GOODNESS
of JEFF. Davis is his address to the rebel pris-
oners recently returned to Richmond. We
make the following extract:
You have passed through many bitter
trials, You know there are many more in
store for you. GU have followed that flag
wi unfaltering steps, on many bloody
field You will follow it again with no less
enthusiasm, as each day makes it more pre-
cious, and sheds a new radiance on its bright
folds. To the spirit which has carried you
forward to so many nights Of victory in the
past, will be added the inspiration Of new
wrongs and outrages that will strengthen
your arms and nerve your hearts to resist
snce that nothing can overcome in the future
Your brother soldiers have awaited your
coming with painful anxiety. They will well
come you with open arms You will tell
them, by the camp fires, Of the horrors Of
your long captivity. You ,cU contrast your
suferings Nth The generosity wh 0lich their
prisoners haze been treated at our hands, and,
though you have felt, many times, this broad
distinction, you responded to the sentiment
of your comTsds at home, that we must never
forget what is due to ourselves as a civilized
people, though the enemy have nothing to
claim"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-04-01

10 We learn that Berlin has filled its quo
ia, that Moretown relies upon re-enlistments
in the field, and that Barre has authorized
the selectmen to fill up her share. This will
add 70 The excess OF the distIict.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-04-01

1t should be stated to the credit ofthe 54th
Mass Regiment thit after the battle Of Olus-
tee in Florida, few Of the men after cover
ng the retreat Of our army, drew a train OF
ais containing wounded men to jackson, lille,
70 miles, the engine having become disabled.
This regiment is made up Of" nIggers" whom
he Copper heads affect so much TO despise.
The president has dismissed Col Woolford
{ Kentucky from the service, Tor making a
peeoh against enlisting negroes, in his state.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-04-01
ODDS AND ENDS.

d lhAANos
Z" am pleased to see you looking so well"
said Extra Billy Smith" to the returned
r, bel prisoners. That was very unkind, for
" jeff" had just condoled with them for the
inhuman usage they had received at the
hands of the Yankees.
1t is said that Macmillan became Emperor
OF Mexico because he was in debt" He
will be likely to pay the " Debt Of Nature"
among his first obligations, if we judge by
the history of Emperors of Mexico"
Gov. Vance of N c., seems very fond of
jokes, but be never takes them dry.
coppcrhead was trying to impress a sol
der with the idea that the government had
all along neglected 10 promote worthy men,
but had alone helped the politicians. Sir, 4"
said the soldier, +" have had many promo
tions and now | shall have another and make
you see stars" And he did see them.
Among the curious letters that sometime
find their way to the office of the Military
Commander of certain district, is the fol-
lowing, copied verbatim:
Deer MaQur-I kant TO coon az VI ordr for I
emoste click with kold. An my wife Amt mitch
better. Co mi deer magur il yough will let da
or too longer will cum down and no mistak Co no
moor at presunt from your afecktinate friend
p. s.-Efyu want gud ridin hos kan b fur yu
Seheep. Good bi
from
That is what | call photographic. AS the
man clearly had a bad spell, he was excused.
soldier who was an honest admirer OF
Mcclellan, and who was at the battle of An
tietam, thus explained why "ittle Mack" did
not follow up Lee:
:" You see We had no shoes half OF us, and
eba h.rd and % Ht,f
said a scepticsl fellow who stood by. was he
worse off in that respect than Leei"
Worse off than Lee no" was the in
dignant reply, you don't suppose Mcclellan
neglected his men like that do you,' "Well,
why didn't he follow up Lee then =
" Blast you" seid the excited defender OF
little Mack, didn't tell you the mud was
700 deep to admit Of an advance -
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-04-01

INTERNAL REvENuE-Th total amount
received by the U. s., last reported, was $780,
l5s, 1893 OF this amount Vermont paid
s2O2, 1886. New Hampshire, with about the
same population but more manufactures, paid
S4S3, 692; while Rhode leland, with less
than half the population but larger manuiac-
lures. paid Ss26,95O. These figures show
very conclusively that the policy of Congress
has been to tax agriculture lightly, compared
with manufactures.
New England paid $8,4lO,73l
Nov York, N. Jersey and Penn, 10, 049, 900
5 slave states, Del, Va, Ken
lucky and Missouri, S,7s7, 0Ss
Western free States, 7,293,134
Pacific States, Louisiana and Dis
trict of Columbia. 1851
HURRA FOR YERMoNT--AeAIN Provost
Gen, Fry reports the following number OF
men deficient in New England under all calls
70, troops, March IA: Maine goal, N. II.
2,42s, Vermont ITO, Massachusetts 20, 592,
Rhode Island 1858, Connecticut 2,574.
The report in detail for Vermont is:
81 district, deficient, 81
30 district, do. 200
Total, 266
LIST district. excess, 90
Balance, 40
The first district is the only lone in New
England which has a surplus.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-04-01
GorriQn Mus.
Nav YoRx. AlAncb 27.

INV YoRK, Mach o.
Steamer America from Bremen via. South
ampton 10th has arrived. News three days
later.
Two hundred and fifty persons were drown
ed by the bursting Of the Sheffield reservoir.
In the Commons Roebuck asked il the
federal and confederate governments had been
demonstrated with for the employment of
agents for Illegal purposes lie said he
would be glad to see the federal shipping
swept from the seas. England's honor was
at stake.
Palmerston said the Government had been
demonstrated with, and prosecutions insti-
tuted.
Bright said Roebuck's speech was I'M
worthy Of member of Parliament.
Lord Cecil thought there was plenty of
reason for remonstration.
Macmillan is visiting Queen Victoria.
FRANCE.-The Memorial Diplomatique
says treaty between Maximilieu and Napo-
leon is agreed on Immediately on his becom-
ing Emperor Of Mexico. The treaty is in
tended to settle the period of French ocoupa-
ton and arrangement Of liquidation OF French
claims. The French troops are to be with
drawn gradually when the rogimentol lists
are filed. Six thousand Of the Volunteer
Legion will remain in Mexico. The debt
due to France is to be paid by fourteen an
hual instalments Of S25, 900, 900 each.
The Federals are said to have violated
Mexican territory by seizing cotton belonging
to the confederates at Matamoras.
La France says England and Russia are
endeavoring ts'induce Denmark to accept the
armistice, armies remaining during the con-
ferences in the same position.
The first locomotive engine was landed last
month at Ceylon from the ship falmerston.
II was set ashore on a bamboo raft, and was
to be drawn to the railway station by team
of three elephants.
The London correspondent Of the y. Y.
Commercial says Archduke Macmillan, on
being applied to for an audience with the reb-
ell Sldell, sssented, provided Napoleon was
willing, but Napoleon fatty refused to sane
ton the audience.
HALIFAx, March so.
Foreign Journals announce that Denmark
accepts the conference without an Armstce,
but it is not officially announced. The belig-
erents show increased activity.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-04-01

The following are the views of Gen. Mel
Dow in relation to the nomination of Presi-
dental candidate. His opportunities of OBJ
servation while in the South, gave him the
opportunity of learning their wishes and rem
der these opinions note worthy
" At present the rebels are looking anxious
ly at movements in She North in relation to
the next Presidential election Their hope
s, that some other man than Mr.. Lincoln
may De nominated and elected TO the Presi-
denoy The election Of any other person they
will regard as a sure indication that the loyal
North tires Of the war, and mean. to change
its policy in relation to il. The leaders Of
the rebellion have now no other hope of sue
cess than this, and their hope is that those
may come into power who will say to them,
Erring sisters, depart in peace The off d.
GERS in Libby Prison who had abundant
opportunities to see the feeling OF the rebels
on this subject, we're anxious that the 10y
al men of the North should perceive the
danger OF lending any encouragement to it.
No man has greater respect than myself
for MIR. Chase and Mr.. Fremont. nor a more
entire conviction of their loyalty-and their
ability to conduct the affairs Of the country
with honor to themselves and 20 the advap-
tege of the nation-but for this time, should
regard the nomination OF any other person
than Mr.. Lincoln as public misfortune.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-04-01

TAIIFAAt MHIID OVs
Foreign Journals announce that Denmark
accepts the conference without an Armstice,
but it is not officially announced. The belig-
erents show increased activity.
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The first district is the only lone in New
gland which has a surplus.
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Platform of the Democracy of the
United State

0-lIl1Orm OIL tne lbcMMOCEahCy Oh tuO
United States.
The following is arcorrect copy of the
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unanimous vote of the National Demo-
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day of August, 1884,: Ny0
THE RESOLUTIONS.
Resolped, That in the future, as in the past we
under the Constitution as the only solid foundation
of our strength, security and happiness as people.
and as a framework Of government equally cenduc-
i've to the welfare and prosperity OF all the States,
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our ss Of failure he Gnn by The
pertinent Of war, during which, under the pretence
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Constitution, the Constitution itself has been disre
garded in every part, and public liberty and private
right alike trodden down and the material prosperity
the country ssssntialIy human an
mediate efforts be made for cessation Of hosilities,
with view to an ultimate convention Of the States,
or other peaceabe MEANS to the end that at the ear
lest practicable moment peace may be restored on
the basis of the Federal Union OF the States.
ResoLeed That the direct interference Of the mil.
elections held in Kentucky, Maryland, MISSOURI, and
Delaware, was a shameful violation Of the Consttu-
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rights of tho States unimpared; and they hereby
declare that they consider that the administrative
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ton; tho arbitrary military arrest, imprisonment,
trial and sentence of American citizens in States
where civil law exists in full force the suppression
Of freedom Of speech and Of the press the denial Of
the right of asylum; the open and ayowed disregard
of State rights; the employment of unusual test
Oaths; and the interference with and denial Of the
right of the people to bear arms in their defense, is
calculated to prevent restoration OF the Union and
the perpetuation of government deriving its just
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Zens who now are, and long have been, prisoners OF
war in a suffering condition. deserves tho sevcrcst
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and have been, in the fell and IN the sea, under
the flag of their country; and in the event of its at
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ton and regard that the brave soldiers and sailors
of the Republic have SO nobly earned.
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EXECUTIVE MANsION,l
WASHINGTON, July 16. j

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peace the integrity of the whole Union and the
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