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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-02-12
IRON THE StUyH.

AhOh a bO DOt -
A Richmond paper records, for the sake Of
posterity, as iG says, the current prices in
that city for making and repairing boots
For making boots, 1926 footing, sl4O cav
airy boots, $3.50 CATERS, sll0, and so on.
The present generation may take some inter-
est in these prices.
The Mobile Register Of 23d ult. says
"scouts on the coast near the Perdido report
ed some days since twenty-three vessels steer
ing eastward, and their supposed destination
was Pensacola. No such feet has gone into
Pensacola. The movements Of the enemy
are quite mysterious" II anticipates that an
attack is to be made on that city, for which
the military authorities arc preparing.
Gov. Letcher stated in an address at Dan
vile, Va, that the late "Stonewall Jackson
was in favor Of conducting the war under the
black flag, proposing to set the example him
self by first carrying that flag in the face Of
the enemy.
The rebel authorities now refuse to receive
general contributions for the Federal prison
ers at Richmond, aud the Richmond Examiner
says it is agreed on both sides to pass, un-
der the flag Of truce, only such small pack
ages as are addressed to indi~idual prisoners,
and contributed by their relatives and friends.
The rebel Congress have a bill under con-
sideration and will probably pass it, exempt
ing from military service persons who are
now. and who were during the year S63, en-
gagged by their own labor, or in superintend-
ing the labor Of others, in producing supplies
for the army and the country, and who have
substitutes in the army.
Some OF the Union men Of East Tennes-
see. who have been imprisoned by the rebels,
have commenced suits for damages against
the villainous leaders in the rebel ranks
Parson Brownlow's suit is first on the docket
and he lays his damages at $4,000.
The Baltimore American of Feb. Sd, has
the following:
Cumberland, Nd. Feb. 3-12 NJ. The
guard Of one company of infantry, posted at
Patterson's Creek Bridge, was attacked at
100 P. NJ. yesterday. by 500 rebel cavalry,
and after spirited resistance, in which two
OF our men were killed and sixteen wounded,
the greater part of the company were captur
ed This accomplished, the rebels set FIRE to
the bridge and started off with their prison
ers. The employees on the railroad stayed
the FIRE and saved the bridge, with only a
slight damage Gen. Averill with his COM
msnd, who had been sent out from Martins
burg this morning, overlook the rebels near
Springfield and severe engagement ensued.
The rebels were driven through Springfield
and north Of Burlington. Many of the reb-
els were killed and wounded, and our cap
lures are large, including the recovery of our
own men taken yesterday, and many horses.
The enemy are making rapid tracks for the
back country, hotly pursued by our cavalry.
The rebel raid intended on New Creek has
been thwar,ed by Gen. Averilrs quick move
ments. The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad is
now entirely clear Of the enemy, and the full
operation of the line will be at once resumed.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-02-12

THE PUTNAM FAMILY.


Mr.. Editor I'll saw some weeks since
statement that the late Col. Holden Putnam
was a grandson Of Gen. Israel Putnam Of the
revolution. II it had said great great grand
SON | should have supposed it might be cor
rect Ifhe was grandson l think be must
have been over 20 years OF age. Col. Israel
Putnam, the Oldest son Of the General, think
left Brooklyn with his family for Ohio more
than seventy years ago. have the impress
Oion that his sons we're all of them at that
time nearly men grown, but was a small lad
at that time. Major Daniel, the second son,
had son William, think year or two OIL
der than myself, and therefore now more than
eighty. think that William moved from
Brooklyn to Union, Macs, about 1909; since
then have heard but little Of him. Schuy-
Ter, the younger son, had three sons, John.
Nathan and think Schuyler were their names.
John was a little younger than !, but not so
much younger but that have been to school
to him. The last that recolect hearing from
them they were all either in college, or pre-
pairing to enter. Putting these and other
things together. you must excuse me for
doubling whether Col Holden Putnam iCGs
a inesl descendant Of the old General II he
has a near relative, and you know bis where
about, wish you would request him to in
form tue pubic through your paper whether
he was or was not descendant of the old
General. Ifhe was, l, and probably some
others, would like TO know from which branch
he descended
intended to say some things more but am
tired and must stop.
P.S. am far from wishing to detract
any thing from the fame Of Col. Putnam, |
think his reputation rests on so good found
alton that it does not need borrowed prop
from the old Generals fame.
SIMON CoTToN.
Brookfeld, Jan. 2s, 1864.
We can give no information on this ques-
tion only that the Putnam family in this re-
gion is pretty large, and that among them is
the name Israel
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-02-12
MISCELLANEOUS DISPATCHES.


The Herald's special dispatch, dated Head
quarters Department of Western Virginia,
Feb. 80, says: After we drove the enemy
from the bridges yesterday, the rebels COM
menced a rapid retreat, our cavalry following
closely up, and skirmishng ensued. Last
night portion Of Gen. Sullivans forces, in
attempting to cut the enemy, encountered a
large force of rebels in Mechanicsburg Gap,
near Romney, and in the neighborhood OF
this gap fight took place. We succeeded
in compelling the enemy to take another
road to the right and "skedaddle," with con-
siderable preeipitancy. In this engagement
VIC took number of prisoners. In retrea-
ting the enemy hastened to make a junction
with the main rebel forces near Moorefeld.
II s believed that Gen. Sulliyan's and Col.
Mulligan's forces have formed junction
and are now pursuing the enemy vigorously -
An unusual number Of refugees from the
South are entering our lines in order TO escape
conscription. They state that the night after
the passage Of the act eonscripting all persons
liable to military duty. ninety refugees we're
caught by the rebel pickets along the Chick
ahominy.
Fears are entertained in Richmond of an
insurrection on the part OF those subject to
conscripton, and the rebel authorities will
not allow more than five hundred conscripts
to accumulate at the camp near Richmond
from apprehensions ofsuch an attempt. Band.
are being oaganized in many parts of the south
for the purpose Of resisting the conscrption
The Times Washington dispatch says
there is not the slightest apprehension of any
difficulty with France
A nosouito hotlla which has been prepar.
ing for some weeks at New York, is about tc
sail for Orleans, where it will be divided into
several fleets, to operate in such rivers and
lagoons as are impossible to larger vessels.
CINoIEHATI, Feb. 3.
Considerable excitement prevails at Paris
| H., in consequence of an anticipated attach
on the return soldiers by the "butternuts" il
4 that vicinity.
The following dispatch has been received
at Washington;
Nashvilie, Tenn, Feb. 2,-General Dodg'
reports that on the Gath ult, the forces un
der Colonel Phillips, drove Roddy to ih'
south side OF the Tennessee river, captured al
his trains, consisting of over 20 mule teams
200 head of cattle, 600 head of sheep, anC
100 horses and mules. and destroyed fac
tory and mill, which had largely supplied
him. JOHN A. RAwLIEs,
Brig. Gen. and Chief of Staff.
1t is said, on semi-official authority a
Washington, that two vessels of the United
States Navy, which have just proved to b.
very fast, are under orders from the Navy De
partment to proceed to the Eastern Hemis
phere for the purpose OF chasing the pirat
Alabama.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-02-12
METROPOLITAN FAIR IN AID OF THE
U. S. SANITARY COMMISSION.

TO OUR FARMERs--AE INVITATION.
The Ladies Of the Metropolitan Fair in aid
Of the u s. Sanitary Commission, address
themselves with peculiar satisfaction to the
Farmers Of our Country.
We know that we appeal TO generous ma
tures--stout, warm hearts, ever ready to be-
stow Of the gifts good Providenc ehas so mu-
nifceutly showered upon you, since the COM
mencement Of this deplorable war. You have
given nobiy Of your hearts blood. Your stur-
dy sons and brothers are the glory Of our
Army aud Navy and those who remain to
till the soil will cheerfully respond to our in
vitatiou, TO assist in furnishing means for
sustaining, nursing-comiorting such as are
suffering far from their homes.
Come then, we pray you, bring to us Of the
products which God hath given you. what
ever you can oxen, cows, horses such have
been already contributed), or beef, mutton,
pork, poultry. hay, oats, butter, cheese, eggs.
grain or -four, apples, cranberries, nuts
anything that you can spare Of your album
dance.
The Fair will open on the 2Sth Of March.
As it will probably continue for two weeks,
contributors can send from time TO time as
may best suit their convenience.
Address ell articles to Receiving Commit
tee, West l4th Street, between 9th aud 7th
Avenues. Please send name and address
that we may acknowledge.
MRS. JOHN PAINE,
Committee for soliciting from Farmers.
New York, Feb. ls,, 1864.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-02-12
FROM MOBILE.

A Washington dispatch to the Philadelphia
Ledger says Rumors are current that
combined attack by the fleet under Fsrragut
and some 10000 troops by way OF Pensacola,
was made upon Mobile on Saturday last.
The following appears in the Chicago Tri-
bune OF the 2nd inst: "For some time past
we have been Withholding the information we
were promptly put in possession of as to
grand movement OF our forces southwark from
Cairo, to be swelled by accessions at other
points, until it should leave Vicksburg in
great strength for blow at some point in
rebeldom. We are not yet permitted tn re-
lease the bond Of secrecy required on pru-
dental grounds. but enough has been leaking
out through the dispatches to indicate very
much as to the nature of the movement, and
guide conjecture as to its destination. Ii left
Cairo powerful in numbers, on fleet Of tran
sports. II was strengthened at Columbus.
and still more at Memphis, and the order Of
embarkation, for we have it before us, shows
that the troops went down the river prepared
to remain. We are not forbidden to borrow
the hint from the rebel dispatches elsewhere,
received via Richmond, that the expedition
left the river at Vicksburg, and struck off
across the State Of Mississippi. A movement
on Jackson, the Black river having been
bridged by pontoons, is stated as having al
ready become ascertained. And what next
We doubt if a glance at the map leaves nuch
room for hesitation in the matter. But the
other day we were told Of large Federal
force landed on the Gulf coast near Mobile.
The feet, too, has been made more formidable
off that point. Itis not likely that the force
under Gen. Sherman is now far on its way to
cooperate with Gen. Banks and reduce the
last rebel stronghold, the only remaining reb-
Ell city on the Gulf The next news from
that quarter will tell us whet we all wish to
know
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-02-12
Suatrbman & STATE JuurnaI.
BY E.P. WALTON.
MONTPELIER. FEBRuARY 5. ise4.


WELL PUT.-ln a recent speech st New
York, Hon. Il. w, CAN'T Of Arkansas, lately
a Brigadier General in the rebel army, cor
nered copperheads and cowboys as follows
Let me tell you there are one Of two clas-
ses at the South that must be subjugsted, Ell
ther the man who has drawn his sword against
the government of his fathers, tho man who
has attempted to subjugato his government,
he must be subjugated and brought back to
the government, or the other man in the
South who, in darkness and storm and trial.
has stood true to the flag Of his country with
his faith never wavering. The man who has
worked for his country must be subjugated,
or the rebel must be subjogsted. Now which
are you going to whipf The loyal Southern
man has lost all He has been con6scated (;
he has been hunted like wild beast. Will
you subjugate that man, or send down your
columns to uphold him and save your coun-
sry. Lohsers.] ]"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-02-12

Gov. Smith reviewed the 5th regiment at
Burlington on Saturday morning, and a new
stand Of colors was presented.
A daughter of W. H. Bell of Swanton died
on the Sd inst. from inhaling laughing-gas,
40 called. She was robust girl and sppa-
rently in perfect health when she took the
gas.
Last week Bennington county produced live
grasshoppers aud new sugar, aud on Jan. 2s
equally precocious Rutland blowed its horn
on mosquitoes. Western papers, &c
Byron X. oakes, of Starts battery, died at
Washington of typhoid fever on the 3oth Of
January--son of Hon. Seth Oakes of Bakers
field.
Lieut.. VIM. II. Martin, Co. A, 4th VT. Reg
iment, re-enlisted for the war, and for some
weeks past at home in Willismstown on fur
Tough, left this friday afternoon, to rejoin
his comrades. During his stay, he was the
recipient of an elegant sword and trappings,
at the hands of his company, which attested
the high esteem Of those who know him well.
Vermont has furnished ffty-four colored
men to the army, every one of whom could
write. Who is copper-faced enough to say
that was not torite?
Washington County Teachers Association
is to hold meetings at Northfeid on the llth
aud 18th inst. Lectures by p. ID. Bradford,
Il. NJ. Byram. A. q. Allen and j. M. Thaeh-
er, and discussions. The Superintendent o
Mortified writes =" We hope to see large
number of the friends of education on the oc'
ession. and the hosPitalities of North6eld ar'
rendered to all who may attend" That is 1
legal tender. Try it.
Our Barre friend sends note, adding
Not for publication" Perfectly correct
just the way to do business with an editor.
FlRE.--On the 25th ult the cooper shoY
and hop house of Stephen Wood Of Wolcot
was burnt Loss $500.
Our Plainheld friend will please accept oul
thanks for the pckerel.
For the poetry Of war, see the letter from
the Sd Vermont Battery.
The comet Of 1910, brilliant fellow will
tail one and half degrees in length, il
thought to be coming our way.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-02-12
WHOLE NO. 1891.

must be familiar, aud in giving my views G
military life as it effects the character Of the
soldier, have not looked at it's evils, but
presented it in its most favorable aspect.
Hoping the above will meet with acceptance,
subscribe myself, CoNsoRTPr.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-02-12

To-day we give two hints to the liberal and
patriotic: one to the ladies', from tho wife Of
Gov. Smith-ihs ether to the farmers, from
Caroline, sister Of Gov. Paine. 1t will be
we'll to heed both.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-02-12
CAIRO, Feb. 2

CAIRO, Feb. 2.
The steamer Dia Dec has arrived from
Memphis. the 31st ult., with 795 bales OF cot
ton, on her way to Cincinnati.
The 7th Illinois volunteers have all re-en-
listed, except sixty. and are on their way
home on furloughs.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-02-12

The 22nd inst has been fixed upon as the
time for opening the Great National Fair to be
held at Washington, for the benefit of the
soldier, thus giving the ladies two weeks
more than was first anticipated for their be-
neyolent and patriotic exertions.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-02-12

The first session Of the Central Vermont
Musical Association developed surprizing
degree Of musical alent, and was every way
successful and agreeable. We observed that
the Association adjourned for one year. May
its next meeting also be at Montpelier. Ma
ny thanks are due to the originators Of this
association, which will surely be felt in good
influences upon sacred music in all this re-
gion.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-02-12

~ By the act Of Congress Of Jan. %, 1864,
articles Of clothing Of wool, cotton, or linen,
if in package weighing not over two pounds
may be sent by mail for eight cents for four
ounces or any fraction over. prepaid, il ad-
dressed to a non commissioned officer or private.
Such packages cannot be sent to commission
ed ofieers.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-02-12

A special dispatch from Fort Smith. Ar
kansas, to the Cincinnati Gazette, says, under
date of January 2s, that cavalry detachment
had Just returned from successful scout into
Polk county. On the 24.h inst. they passed
through Caddo Gap, and found the notorious
Capt. Williamson, with forty men, posted
within log house. The advance under Lieut..
Williams charged into tho village and attack
ed the rebels, killing Williamson and FIVE Of
his men, wounding two, and taking two Sec
ond lieutenants and twenty-five men prison-
ers. Our loss was one killed. Lieutenant
Williams and private were slightly wounded.
All the arms in the place were destroyed.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-02-12

John Ried, formerly senator from David
son county in the Tennessee state legislature,
and an able lawyer, has returned from Dixie,
and accepted the presidents amnesty procla-
nation. lie advises all others to follow his
example, as the confederacy must go to the
dogs. II John Bell doesn't want 10 be con-
scripted, notwithstanding his age, Mr.. Reid
says he will be compelled also to come in.
The Wisconsin, Legislature has passed
resolutions declaring opposition to ANY arm
istico Intervention or mediation from any
source whatever, so long as rebels are found
in arms against tho government rejecting
all party lines, names and issues, and recog-
nizng but two parties-patriots and traitors.
Ohio brings in bill of S22S.s25 81 sgainst
the Government for damages incurred by
Morgans raid into that State.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-02-12

bp h1o oh tAAhhNkNs 'N'A Nf-N fNf So
low is in the chimney yet. Is be "a brick =
The Washington correspondent of the Phil
adelphia Ledger learns that the third note ad-
dressed by Gen. Sutler to the rebel author
tiles has met the fate of the two previous
ones, and been unsuccessful The note had
reference to an exchange Of prisoners, which,
it is alleged, the rebels fatty and positively
refuse to do through that personage.
EXPLOSION OF POWDER MILLs.-Five
Powder Mills in North Bennington blown up.
The first ex xplosion was the wheel-house and
in ten seconds four other mills exploded in
rapid succession. 1t is hoped no lives are lost.
Windows, glass doors and stoves are at a
discount.
The Commissioner of Internal Revenue
has decided that the jtrdt Of on affidavit taken
before Justice OF the Peace OF other officer
authorized to take affidavits, is held to be
certificate, and subject to a stamp duty of FIVE
cents.
Among other reasons which may have in
duced the President to call for 100000 more
men is the fact that credit has been given on
the State quotas for the veterans who have
re-enlsted, the number Of whom has been un-
eNpecteulY large. GONeTnmeut uuupuutcuIl
has pressing need for at least 800, 900 men
more than are already in the field. and the
only way to obtain them, now that the prin-
oiple of crediting the re.enlisted men has
been established, is TO increase the number
called for. 1t Sas certainly much better to
do this at once, while volunteering is in sue
cessful progress, than to make new call
when the town recruiting agencies had been
closed
| The New York World says that the re-
cruting officers in that city have hot yet
secured five thousand Of the eighteen thou
sand required under the call of Oct. II, lS63,
Under the new call over thirty thousand men
will be required from the city of New York,
and consequently fve-sixth of the city's
quota will have to be drafted.
An article has been going the rounds tell
ing what john NJ. Bolts wrote to g. 5. Smith,
treasurer Of Gov. Pierpont's Virginia, as to
the Virginia senatorship, Gen. Mcclellan and
various other matters. The whole thing Is
pronounced hoax by Mr.. Smith.
The workmen on the Pacific Railroad, east
ern division, on New Years day got up an
agreement, which has been numerously sign
ed, pledging that for every profane word ut
tered during the year 1864 they would pay
one dollar for the benefit OF the Soldiers AID
Fund.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-02-12

samuel Fuller attempted to break jail at
Irasburg. week before last. H@ got into the
chimney but didn't get out
So says an exchange. Then the poor fe'-
low is in the chimney yet. Is be "a brick =
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-02-12

Committee for soliciting from Farmers
New York, Feb. Let, 1864.
The daily confederate. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1864-1865, 1864-02-25
From Europe and the North.

p,.: RICHMOND, Feb "a.
from winch we learn the Nothern Congress has
passsd an enrolment bill, fixing colnmutatio fee
LOT oraited men at three hundred dollars, The
siaVes OF loyal masters, when mustered into scr
vice are to be frec-masters to be paid .nm nat
exceeding three hundred dollars. No.
Lincoln has removed the block ado ~ ~ D.
of Galveston. AZ VIC Aors
i, uold has declined. There is an Apprehension
tnat congress will authorize the sale the
specie IN the Treasury. Last quotations ISL
EaroPsan adyices to the 4th, say the war be-
T 1Meen denmark and Germany has commenced
i"o attacks upon the Danes have been rennI.cj
G 1o .hen with loss to the Prussian and Austrisp
on tba ic'orla speech, delivered to Parliament
on the 4th, saws she has endeavered 10 nrasa
peace IN Europe and will eontisue her efforts IN
affairs Sn 20 american
:. is asserted that Napoleon will not tax. q,
Ac I'VE part In the Danish question
;, ~, at., n was nifty miles south of Rangean
"a me 9th OF January. Cotton slightly IawSr =;
liverpool market, breadstufs advanced. -
The daily confederate. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1864-1865, 1864-02-25
Refugees from Below

Tbn, nas OF truce boat reached City Point on
.James morning last. Owing to ice in
commun;oe. ., no boat from Richmond coulJ
train of ambu, win her, and consequently a
", wagons for their baggage. was gers and
.nls CITY,. and returned on Sat,,rd Ien' from
a lug heavily laden. Thirty-three LAY, even,
o aS1a. as many children, with four n,-o ana
Iad;", came up on this train PT Tsu
Ports s anu children were nearly all f-o nc
f,o or.smouth, and were glad under -. ron n,
,ho;. me beastly Authorities there 70 ,aa "'
MI. MONIES, and seek refuge where Yanr.e
n"s Dot yet been established. A ,,oe
The daily confederate. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1864-1865, 1864-02-25

THE MOVEMENTS OF THE Eyr,v
SoUTH.-The expedition uuder the W.. hs
General Sherman, which was sv;do,., a"Aee
signed for land demonstration aoainst Ne ds
ollie, seems to have come to stand st;lI -; Dlo-
vicinity of Meridian, Miss This MONT !. ' y.
inc Junction of the Southern Mississnn; and
MOBILE ard Ohio Railroads, and is ops h,, ma
orea and thirty-four miles above Mobile
Unclal Information was yesterday received
q 'ne ar department, that since Their o.
ri'ai at Meridian no demonstration has hoe,
Z. mace oy the enemy. Since our last 30.
tney nave made no further assault on Grant,
a dispatch received at the War Denart-
LII states that the eremy had landed
3Heavy force and were marching against Gen
- .h"egan' who lately repulsed them at Lake
'i's' fia.-R'chmond Dispatch, FEB. 22d