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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-09-06
From th. Christian Messe. ger
From the Army
NEAR HARPER's FERRY, Va
Anrnsi Dbl 1864

NEAR HARPER EkbA, VA. [
August 23l. 1864
DEAR MEssESGEK The stern reality Of
passing events, fuds Us back to this place
We Judge that our march into this portlou Of
Virginia was designed 10 be Reconnaissance
u iorce Ii would seem at least, that the
object was not to make 40 attack upon the
rebels. " hen near Strasburg the enemy
were found in force but 10 attack was made
beyond slight skirmishing. From this point
VIC fell back to position near Charleston.
In our return here large amount OF forage
was destroyed, the private property OF citl'
zens residing il this section OF the valley, to
prevent it from giving aid aud comfort to the
rebels At Charleston We prepared our camps
for few days Of rest. The train containing
our baggage came up on 5. turday IRON liar-
pers Ferry. Officers tents were pitched
our grounds policed, aud our camps began TO
assume an air OF comioIt, not known upon
our hurried campaigns. When Sabbath NOR
ming came all were busy 10 preparing for 10.
spectlon aud when this should be over, we
anticipated religious services and moro Ihnn
the ordinary quiet OF our oaDbaths IN NE
army. Oar picket lines extended but a short
distance from our camps, aud no on was ap-
pretending any hostile demonstrations IRON
the enemy But suddenly We heard firing IN
different directions from camp, aud found that
our pickets nearly within rifle range OF our
enCampment, were being strongly pressed,
aud smartly engaged by the attacks OF the
rebels. The anticipated exercises for the
sabbath had an indefinite postpouement, aud
the Vermont Brigade were Immediately de-.
ployed as skIrmlshers The result was that
the advan ed lines OF the enemy were forced
back. The skrmishing, however, cont lnued
during the whole day. The rebels evident y
had line of their experienced sharp-shooters
in advance, aud our losses were considerable,
as will be seen by list OF our casualties.
Our Vermont boys fought with their usual
prowess and unhluehing courage. AT one
time they were Obliged to tail back over grouud
from which they had driven the euomy III
consequence Of the failure Of sJme regiments
on our right to hold their position. Oar
wounded were well cared for, and all done
for their comfort that could be under the cir.
cumstanCos. During the night we fell back
to very strong position near Harper's Ferry,
The enemy have followed US, but as yet make
no attack upon our position here. VIZ can
hold our position against any amount ol lorce
the enemy can bring ana tue desire is that
tho they may be foolish enough 10 ran tue
risk OF an engagement. The Impression Ia
vors the idea that they VIII try 10 effect an
entry into Maryland at some other point
which they may regard as more favorable ior
Their purpose than this But it they do thet
it will be at the peril Of leaving quite for
midabIe force 10 their rear, which may makC
them no little trouble. Twenty four hour
has already passed, with only slight skirmish
ng on our line al this position, what may be
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-09-06
Poetry,
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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-09-06
Benjam Rejoinder to Mr.. Gilmores Mar
ratlye of his Peace Mission to Richmond


We printed last week the narrative written by
Mr.. Gilmore OF the mission undertaken by Col
Jaoues and himself to JEFF Davis to inquire con
eernng peace. This story has moved the rebel
Secretary Of State to issue manifesto setting
forth bis version Of the interview the gentlemen
had with him and Davis and he takes The oeca'
sion, also, to discaim aoy knowledge in advance
of the Niagara Conference. We are unable to
see how Benjamin's pnper changes the aclua'
facts, 50 far as the views OF Davis respecting peace
are in issue, the difference in the two stories eng
mainly in the statements respecting Gllmoret
and JaQues authority OF official character and
this difference is unimportant, inasmucb, as 1t is
generally supposed that MesHs. Gilmore and
Jaques, although not officially sent to Richmond
went With Mr.. Lilco!ns consent and approval, Il
not at bis suggestion. We presume, however,
that the real cause Of this effort of Berjamln-
the Richmond Eaminer calls it, in derison, a
"protocoI was the anxiety Of the people oil the
Confederacy to know on what terms they could
have peace, and just what Davis and Benjamin
we're bout aud very likely an apprehension
that their cause or their hands would not be
strengthened abroad or at home, il it was known
that negotiations for peace were resumed so soon
after President LncoIn's announcement to the
Niagara committee on what terms peace can be
obtained. Without further introduction we give
below the protocol" merely adding that the
Richmond Eramina is disposed to make fun oI
the ad Iress Of the circular, to A." Hon. james NJ.
Mason Commissioner 10 the Continent sc:
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-09-06

riotsm Of all men who really love their country,
and 1t is one Of those moments when all personal
aspirations should vanish in the face OF the great
questions Of principle and and national existence
which are at stake.
Thanking you, gentlemen for the evidence
which your letter gives me OF your confidence in
my disposition to do everything in my power for
the interests of the country
am, very truly yours,
J. G. FREMONT.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-09-06
TERMS FoR ADVERTISING.

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for Notices OF Librratous Estrays The Formation ana
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tom bu. no charge made Cf less Than so cents.
Notices Of Deaths and Marriages inserted gratis but
extended obituary Notices or Poetry, will be charged
half advertising rates.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-09-06
For the Freeman.
Commencement at Norwich University.

Commencement at Norwich University.
The exercises of Commencement week at Nor.
wch University were begun on Sunday Aug, l4th
by the delivery Of the baccaaureate sermon by
President Bourns.
The steady rain which fell during the day
Wednesday, prevented all military exercises, and
also prevented many from attending Commence
ment
At 3 o'clock Z. NJ, Rev. James Dayie Butiel
being absent on account Of illness, an Grafton wa'
delivered by Prof Sanborn Of Dartmouth College
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-09-06

rween the North and South, and have little doubt
that free interchange Of views between President
Davis and themselves, would open the way to
such QGciai negotiations as would ultimate in re-
$ oring PEACE to the two sections Of cur distract
ed country.
They therefore ask an interview with the Presi-
dent, and awaiting your reply, are
Most truly and respectfully,
Your obedent servants,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-09-06

Taxing stays has been objected to on the
ground that II would diminish consumption.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-05-09
The PresIdent,s Oath.

Mr. LINCOLN has taken up the notion that
his oath to preserve the Constitution 70 the
beat Of his ability, does not require him to do
it in the way required by the Constitution, but
that he may use Gny means that he thinks in
dispensible--snd that measures otherwise
Unconstitutional, become lawful BY becoming
Indispensable This makes the whole consti
tuition consist in what he thinks iudispens-
bic Perhaps he may tkink Of doing without
a Congress-, and without a judicial court, and
do theis business by a military commission.
Who knows
/ There are q great many thousand people
who have taken an oath 10 support the Con
stitution, sEd they will feel it indispensable
TO keep THEIR oaths, without any change or
shadow Of turning Urbdnd Union
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-05-09
[From the Ur.ana Union
Letter from Catspawton.
April 80, 1864


Dear Mr.. Uniom-I have been terribly Ia
ken in Twas persuaded tojoia the Volun-
teer Militia last year, and was told that we
would have nice uniforms, and that we would
get fines enough from. the fat-foots to keep up
our organization Besides it was told round
amongius quietly that none bat loyal Republi-
cans we're to be admitted, aud as our compa'
ny was in town we would have guns and lit.
lie private store OF ball cartridges, sent IN con-
fidence from Columbus, as we might have to
keep the Democrats in order. At any rate
we did not have any Democrats IN IL, except
Just a few to make the thing look fair.
Now they have got new law and they call
us National Guard, and Governor Bushel
Breeohes has got us called out for one hun
dred days, to do guard duty and let the real
soldiers go aud fight But we have been fool
ed so often we begin TO feed shy about every
.hing the talky patriots tell uli We 6nd that
the chief patriots, who always volunteered
first, and tried to have their names put down
at the head, always had something happen 10
them, and Just at the last could not 60; and
when wesquirrel hunters went to Cincinnati.
to protect the city, these same men who did
20 then, voted to stay in the big warehouse
and not go over to Kentucky.
tell you Mr.. Union am not the only man
in trouble. Our boys say that they never
dreamed Of having TO go out Of the country,
and at the first hint of itsor1e Of them got
substitutes while they we're cheap. Nov they
are quite dear, and one Of our-chief patriots
who only put bis name down, to eneourags
others and did not intend to muster except in
pleasant weather. is sorely troubled about
having to 20, as be has eight small children
which he cannot leave except for two or three
months at a time, when loyal speculation Of
fsrs he offered four small boys in success
sion as substitutes, bat the cruel captain would
not take them, and as his wife has no brother
within reach he has bad finally 10 send his
own brother Our patriotic Governor is put
ting us to much trouble, and we would scold
about it if the patriots did not tell us to keep
quiet, as it might please the copperheads-so
we niggerhesds must stand it.
Yours truly,
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-05-09
Three Years of War.

This day three years ago, the bloody dra-
ma of civil war was insngurated by the BON
bsrdment of Fort Sumpter. During those ter
rible years Of war and devastation, what myr.
lads of homesteads have been made desoiate,
ana what bitter anguish has lacerated the
hes.rts OF fond wives and mothers, and sisters
at home And still the end is not yet, there
is no silver lining visible in the dark cloud,
aud TO all human Appearances, the sanguina
~ struggle is to be continued for years to
come. Rivers Of blood will continue to Aow,
aud destruction and desolation will flow in
the train. The public appetite is not yet glut
ted, and the cry ia still for human gore. II
would seem as If heaven had controversy
with this nation, and that loose rein was
given to all the baser passions Of the human
hesrt This cruel and sanguinary war is nm
parelelled in the history Of the world-cer
tainiy, there has been nothing TO equal il in
magnitude and atrocity, since the introdSc
tion Of Christianity in the world But we for
bear any further remarks. The subject is too
gloomy and repulsive to contemplate Oh
when shall peace smile again upon restor-
ed Onion, and a happy people-when shal
our 'swords we turned into pillow shares and
our spears into pruning hooks2' Never
neverl l-LGncGster Inteligene9,
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-05-09
empire


The telegraph announces that Goveraor
Morton made furious speech at indianapolis
on the evening OF the 29th instant in refer
euce to enlistment of 100 days men, in which
be is reported to have said, among other
things. that these men should be promptly
used to put down enemies to the Government
and OppOsers of the war in the North as
well as the South He stigmatIed Democrats
as enemies TO the Government. We hope for
the peace of our State that Governor Morton
has no such intention, that these assertions
OF his are only the rawlings of man momen
tarlly mad with the excitement Of the oceas.
ion. Whatever it may be, it is we'll for the
Democratic press to sound the alarm OF dan.
ger, and bid the people be prepared for it
We warn the Governor that the Democraoy
are not asleep.-They are Watching him now, -,
as one would watch thief that is urowlinp
about his house Let him but make an at
tempt to use military force 10 prohibit the
Democrats of Indiana from the exercise OF
any Of their constitutional rights--for such a
purpose as he proposes--and he will light a
fire that he will be unable to quench. Let
him but commence the operation, and the cry
ITO arms, will resound throughout the North.
west, and the response thereto will be ter
ror to him and to his minious. he will hear
the tramp Of marshaling forces from his own
door way. At the sound Of the tocsin, a
hundred thousand muskets, borne by IS many
stawart arms will fash in the sunlight, to be
used for self-protection and in defense Of
Constitutional liberty Ii Morton does moi
know the temper of the Democrats and con
servatives, and that they will never stand the
Inauguration of such movement he had best
learn it soon. II be does not want to see wal
in his own State, does not want blood to run,
and FIRE and famine TO do its work Of desola
ton, let him say he was beastly drunk when
he made the speech in which the assertions
were made, and not attempt to use the troops
for such purpose.--E Wayne Times.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-05-09
National Debt.

The best definition OF National Debt is
to be found 10 The Tin Trumpet" where it
is most sptly defined MortgAging the prop
erty of our POsterity, that we may the better
destroy that OF our coutemporaries--dis
counting for the future, Tor the purpose of
tormentinR The Present-exhAnsting the re.
sources Of many ages, that the pugnacity and
weak ambition OF our own Nay be rendAted
the more extensively misehievous
We commend this defnition to those who
conceive q national debt TO Be q nationa
blessing 5 sf-
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-05-09

NEWFOUNDLAND HOUSEWIVES While cut
ting bread and butter for me, my hostess
complained OF the difficulty Of keeping the
bread thawed "and yet, she said, II put
the loaf in the bed, al'd wrap it close as soon
as ever the boys turn out" Alas Tor weak
stomach. However, it was that food or none
for me then, and had TO overcome allqualms
Little did expect that ia my own house any
such mode was used One night however,
near the same time, my brother, who had
lately come from England, wanted supper in
my absence. The Two seEvs nta were gone 70
bed, and upon searching ,he pantry for him
self be found no bread In the merning plen-
~ was on the table aud he asI;ed how it wss
that none was to be tOund the uighs before.
The girls reply was, "0h sir, we always
wrap up the bread and place It in the foot 6l
our bed at nigh, - AOrstoa'S Lite and
York in Newfoundland
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-05-09

About year since gentleman and lady
appeared in Csntreville, Ind, and be hung
out his shingle inscribed "W, S. johnson,
Dentist" The lady was young and prepos
sessing They seemed to be poor and avoided
society, though the people seemed TO take con
siderable interest ia them. He got business,
and was sppsrently doing well until few
days since, when man named Seymour, from
Livingston county, Michigan, presented him
self and claimed DR.. Johnsop's companion as
his wife He said he had lived with her with
out serious trouble till she had borne him Eve
children, when she left him with johnson, who
had been boarding with them. An Interview
between the parties resulted in Seymours &C
eeptiug sum Of money for his wounded hon
or and left but he wrote to the woman prom
ising to forget an forgive If she would retarn
to him A wsrrant was issued against John
son, but be was allowed to escape, and she
left, it is said, TO return to her husband
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-05-09

That mania prevails in the public mind
is nnhappily too apparent to be denied. A
popular prejudice against slavery is made
th lever TO oVerturn the institutions Of our
coantry, and on their ruins to establish cen.
tral, irresponsible tyranny Too few in their
zeal against slavery, remember that in their
unwsrranted efforts to destroy it, they at
the same time destroy their own liberties, A
blow given without warrant at the rights OF
others, is certain in its rebound, to injure
him who gives it. This war to pnt down sla-
very, has no more warrant in law than war
10 put down tbe marriage relations Of the
South The North has no more right TO in
teriers with the one than the other. The the
ory of this government as We said in the out.
set, is too much ignored Each State must be
left TO control It's domestic affairs, and when
the Federal Government interferes, it exer-
eises tyranny nnwarrsnted, aud which If
persisted 10, must result in consolidation or
dissolution.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-05-09

VIM wsnSth0H and W W stewart. Dayton, George l.
beyeTi N sburgi Stoo Slayer, Union; @ Ander-
son, OeuterYle y Myers, New Lebanon H Jackson,
ChamberseprG ID Bauer, Harrisburg; Divine,
lohnsvillei Arnold bimber South Arlington Jaeob
smNer, eathaiumQrei Rookie 90. Germsntowni
J Murply, yaudelisi Nickols, Libertyi D Rees,
FarmersYillei Heyerline Herr salem; W Pyrmout,
MillsmA sNaner, Wet Balnmose; Parker Bro a
Coi Parkersburgj and ~ Druggists and MsrohRHts
aE- aH auaidly
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-05-09

A CLEAR Case sE--NeWspaper people are
proverbially tempeIate as we'll as yirtnous We
believe that one OF the craft did get slightly
tight few days ago, aud the following is a
sample OF his paper the next day; "Yes.
terday at 4 o'clock, small man named
Jones or Smith, with heel in the hole Of
his irowsers, committed arsenic by swallow.
ing dose of suicide The verdict Of the
inquest came TO the Jury that the deceased
came to the fact in aoe6rdAnce with his
death. He left child and six small wives
TO lament the end OF his unfortunate loss. Ia
death we are In the midst Of life"
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-05-09
WoteIs.
UNITED DSTATESHOTEL
BEACH rrREET, BosToN.

BEACH STREET, BOSTON.
Directly opposite the Boston and Worcester Railroad
Depotl
NlHE undeFsgned, who has been connected with tho
i American House, IN this city, Tor over nine years,
has ieas cd ths Unknown and popular hotel for
term Of yearg, and pledges him elf TO his fends and
the puLc to use his utmost efforts sustain the rep
utaton OF the UNIFIED STATES HOTEL, a. a first
class house The public may rely upon finding At
this house, the appliances aud 0omorts OF FIRST
class hbtal l
Price. as heretofore, Tive Dollars per day.
0eaieu FRANK VI PRATT.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-05-09
Nust,

I OST-All persons hereby cautioned against
IL negouannR for a note drawn ty me- dated Febrn.
ary 1894 for four hundred and twenty-five dollars
and ten cents S422 l0) thrty days, and payable at
first National Bank, Cincinnati, 10 the order OF q.
W Rowland. sad note has been lost, and all persors
are oauuoaed not to purchase or receive the same.
i JOHN A MlNICK.
Mr. JOHN A. MINIcR, The note alluded to above
never reached me by mail or otherwise, aud is no
longer valid Is against you on my account
o. W ROWLAND
olnciaraa, Rebruary 10. 1ssl-lslidlf
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-05-09

RuLEs or LIFk.--Some benevolent individ-
usl has laid down the rules of life, and he re
marks The longer I've the more feel the
importance Of adhering to the rules which /
have laid down in such matters. l. To hear
as little as possible Of whatever is TO the pTe-
judiee Of Others 2. To believe nothing Of
the kind until am absolutely forced 10 il
3, Never 10 drink In the spirit Of one Who cir.
culaiea an III report I Always to moderate,
as far as ! can, the unkindness which is ex
pressed towards Others 8. Always 70 believe
that, il the other side were heard ! a very diff.
ferent account would be given Of ths matter
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-05-09
Wrunks. sc.
NEW TRUNK sMANUPAOT0RY.

q. II. LOWE, Agent.
NO. 279 THIRD STREET, DAYTON, OHIO, ONE
DOOR WEST OF LADow's MARBLE YARD.
NXTE would most respectfully inform the ciuEens
w Of Dayton and the pablo IN general that We
have opened n Trunk mRnufactcry, where we will
and Travelling Bags ell Of which will sell az EhOle
sale or rcteil as cheap As any house IN the city,
Particular attention paid 20 repairing old Trunks.
A share OF pah OBaRe aoleitsos e6dd
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-05-09

The bes, Joke Of the season is Fornsys as.
suming 70 speak 'aOr loyal and brave nsa. I"
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-05-09

Look UF--God over allF How the tired
heart falls back upon this, Ike a babe on ils
mothers breast. No rebuff therel Ah we're
We not so childishly impatient, were We viii
ling to wait His time, instead Of demanding
our own imperative now Could We sleep
sweatly, and rusl him for the waking ! Be
the sky bright OF cloudy, could We only trpslS
All many hard lesson must We learn,
many a rsbeltous tear choke down, many a
desParing why has, thou iorsakeu ne z stiRs,
ore We can learn that sweet, tranquil iessoh
---''God over alli" 5 rs stug
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-05-09
HOOP SKIRT FACTORY

AT S97 SECOND ST, BET. MAIN AND LUDLOW.
We pay particular attention to the quality Of our
material and use only the best English steei
repair all the skirts which we Sc l,wthout extra
charge.
sa-Our retail department ia charge cora peteuf
ladies. COrsets and Spiral BHstlea constantly on
hand WALDMAN
sold wholesale and retail at No. ssF Second street,
DaYton. iasdly
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-05-09
&rocerlGs, &c.

No. sol Second street, Dayton, oho,
DIG leave most respectfully to acqualnt their Gus
- tomers and the osnmunity generally, that thew
have entered ns partnership, under the name and
style OF =. 0'BRIEH a BROTHER, for the purpose
OF carrying on the whol esae grocery, liquor, cigar
and tobacco buslntsH in Dayton, Ohio, q, the late
stand Of B. OBren, No. 3Ot second street.
Having ample means to enable us e. purchase goods
nom the best houses in New York, Baltimore and
Phsdephla, and having had ffteen years experience
in the trade hold out the best inducements to our
old customersnnd II others who may be kind enough
to purchase from ~.
M ifBRIEN. late Of the 6ru Of O'Briep 4 Poe.
Toledo, Ohio, will devote his time and attention to
please 81 those who NAV come to buy at this well.
munity b tier # possible, tn ever before Both Of
s fee very grateful for past avors, and silly
leitn share OF your future patronage. auladaw IN
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-05-09

Children should be sssp, not heard /.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-05-09
4 sInguIar Case.

THoMAs SMITH, JR.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-04-27

TEsEN BARRELs Large Pickles, for saIs ~ the
Il dozen, hundred or barrel, AZ
ELLfOrTF FAMILY GROCERY 80