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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-07-08

A Democratic State Convention has been
called on July IL, at Montpelier The call is
characteristic of copperheadism since it in
vites only those who " are in favor of sustain
ine aud uphoding the Democratic party" OF
course those Democrats who are for sustain
ing and upholding The country and he Govern
n,ent are not invited.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-07-08

wlrNnrp.
-Bueene Answorh hast Montpelier, in Wrist
severely 18th.
E-ssrsl Emery l. rubbl, Guubrd, aash wound 10
thigh, severely, 18Th
L-J Giokey, in thigh, severely 18Th.
REUAPiTULArtoS,
"a Reg--2 wounded.
All Reg wounded
5th Req killed. wounded
llth Reg--2 killed. 3woundcd,
Total killed and wounded l3
Resp ,ctfully submitted,
l.. A GRANT,
Brig. Gen. Com'dg.
Near Petersburg, Va, June 81.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-07-08

Surgeon Henry f. James of Waterbury is
in Montpelier, and we learn is to have per'na-
nenl charge of the II. s. Hospital here.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-07-08


COMPANY r, lsr U. 8. s. s.
BvouAc NHAa PsrgusBrRa, Va.
June ~, 1854.
GENERAL I'll have the honor to report
the following list Of casualties in my compa-
ny 10 the present campaign up to date. We
are. as you already know, in Hancock corps,
and fought almost every day since the open.
ing Of the campaign. The subjoined list
speaks emphatically OF the severity Of the
duties we have been called upon to perform.
The proportion Of killed is unusually large,
and most Of them we're very severely so, some
probably mortslly. rhe missing are proba-
bly, prisoners in Richmond
KILLED.
C0rp0rAs David W Ff1Ich Janlica, May Edward
Irask, Hartford, 9TH, Henry Matt0cSs, Iiumputh,
l3Ih Chas b Mead. RiHand June l7th Artemas g
Cross, Waltham, Nav 5, WIN Dlmag. Bssex 9th, Ja-
cab Lacoy, Charlotte, 9Th, kdwiu Gdiings. Il itaud,
7th, Joseph Hogan, Rutland, 7th. Thomas II Brown,
Ryegtte l2h, Caspar Kent. Ferrisb lrgh, June 10
WOUNDED.
Wm wilson R9ckinguam, died Nav ~, corp Nj
chael Cunningham, MidileoIry. corp Edward Lyman, ,
Hartford, John Page, RYegtte Wm Mcksevcr. Rat
laud, stephen NJ Butler. Plymouth, Dustin Beauta,
ouih, Jonath1n Chase. R5ekinghan, Alvin Bab-7ek.
Burlington, Joseph Bickf1fd Windsor, Almon Gdf-
no, Waterbury, Wm Kent, CastletJu, tnry Z Bar
mum. Monkion, John Qlnlap, Charlotte, silas Cid
dugs, Ira
Nissro
Serg' Paul Thompson, Ferr.burg, Jas Guthrie.
Ryegate WIN Wells. B-1okded
Recaoulaton-killed II wounded II missing 3
total 81
Very respectfully,
Your ob't serv't,
c. d. MERRIMAN, Capt.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-07-08

The Burlington Free Press and Windsor
Journal omitted part Of the Governors Proc
lamation on the right Of soldiers to vote. Ac-
of course. The soldiers can vote
for both Congiessme and Presidential cleo
tors.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-07-08

The Windsor County Union Convention
adopted tue following unanimously:
ResolUed That we hail with entire satisfac-
tion the re-nomination Of Abraham Lincoln
for President, and the nomination Of Andrew
johnson for Vice President, and endorse un-
quaIifedly the resolutions adopted by the Bal
tlmore Convention.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-07-08

Some Of the copper-neads in this region
talked as though the Government. had gone
to the bugs when Sec. Chase resigned. And
that was a great compliment TO Mr.. Chase,
though doubtless entirely undersigned. The
strength and security Of the Government is
not in one man or many, but in the Lord Of
lords. We trust that He will raise up the
righ; men for its safety.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-07-08
CA1Ro. III, june so.

CAIRO H., June so.
The steamer City Belle has arrived with
Memphis dates of the 2Sth, aud New Orleans
papers Of the 22nd,
The Little Rock, (Ark,) Democrat Of the
2lst. says; A regiment OF rebel cavalry at
tackled our pickets at Pine Bluff few days
since and we're repulsed with loss Of sever
al killed. While the fight was going on,
party from the 7th Missouri cavalry found
the deserted camp Of the rebel cavalry and
destroyed IT, The rebels were pursued 80
miles.
On the night Of the 10th, the s,h Mis-
souri, regiment stationed at Brownsville on
the railroad was attacked by the rebels, said
to be Sholby's men. The object of the reb-
ols was to destroy the railroad, but they fail
ed Rein(oroements have been sent to
Brownsville and considerable skirmshlng oc-
CURED yesterday.
A loyal woman in Loudon county, Va, the
other day, refused TO pay two hundred and
las to prevent the burning Of her house. The
rebels had already fred her barn. She told
them TO go ahead and burn all that she own
ed " II she had thousands under her feet
che would not give them ono cent" They
burned the house, as a matter Of course.
The Herald's headquarters Army Of Poto-
mac dispatch Of the 29tb, says Gen. Ledlie
occupied knoll last night, securing an i'm
portant position, in which siege guns will be
Immediately placed. The rsbels opened on
the position from three directions.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-07-08
The TRrAsuRY DGrARrMevr.-An addi.

The Treasury DEPAR rMENr.--An addi-
tional reason for the resignation Of Secretary
Chase is supposed to be difference Of opin-
ion between the President and Secretary as
to the assistant treasurer at New York yet
it seems that this was satisfactorily arranged.
Indeed the reports from Washington now i'm
ply that there was no absolute reason for re-
signAtion, and that Secretary Chase did not
suppose his letter would be accepted as such.
1t was perhaps a flank movement on the Pres
ident as well as Congress, and not designed
to bring on a collision aud since it really
did not, we do not see why Mr. Chase should
no, have withdrawn his letter. The appoint
ment Of Senator Fssselden is on several ac-
counts the very best that could have been
made and yet, from our knowledge Of bis
nervous temperament, his feeble health, and
his anxiety for relief from the terrible labor
and anxiety attendant upon the financial de-
partment, Of which ne is chairman Of the f.
nance committee, has had quite as large a
share as the Secretary himself, we fear he will
not consent to take the office.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-07-08

We notice with regret, among the casual
ties published elsewhere the wounding Of our
esteemed and popular correspondent IS, -
Henry NJ Smith, Co. b. 4gh Vermont Regi-
ment, both legs amputated. He is ready
writer and a christian soldier, and his letters
have been Of interest to all Of our readers,
who will mourn with us his deep misfortune.
Corp d i. Hopkins, Of Williamstown,
Co. g. l0th regiment, wounded, died at New
York His remains were taken to Williams
town,
VIM. Marshal Of Montpelier, member of
Co. f, l7th Vermont Regiment and wounded
May 20, died Of his wounds the Srd of June
Deaths reported in Washing ,on, June 2S (;
Oliver Davis, Sd VT. Sllas Moulton, 18th
W. Isaac Clark, lat VI. artillery.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-07-08

VERMONT BRIGADE.-The correspondent
Of the n. Y, Tribune in describing the dispo-
sition Of our lines before Petersburg, says
Here, right by us, is the old Vermont brigade,
Gen. l.. A. Grant, in reserve. An officer
near me remarks that it is the first time be
ever knew that brigade TO be the reserve.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-07-08

A fearful accident occurred on the Grand
Trunk Railroad this morning. An emigrL-t
train, consisting Of eleven cars with 354 Ger
man emigrants, went over the Belod Bridge
early this morning. At s.l5 A. NJ "a bodies
had been recovered and between 80 and 40
taken out badly injured
The train from Quebec has been delayed
in consequence.
One car has not been sufficiently reached
to allow the dead to be taken from it. The
engineer went down with engine. but escaped
with slight injuries. dreadful responsi-
bility appears to rest on this man for yiolat-
ing the standing order to stop. Only two
living persons have been rescued from this
car.
The depth Of water where the accident oc-
cured il about ten feet. The conductor,
Thomas Finn, was killed. The fireman is also
supposed killed.
St. Hlaire is nineteen miles from Montreal.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-07-08

"Perly,' telegraphs from Washington !;
Officers from the James river are astonish-
cd at the doubtful manner in which the cam
paign is spoken Of by some here. The city
of Petersburg is now under the guns of
Grants batteries, and in due time the rebel
fortifcations in the vicinity will be comman-
ded. The skirmishes show the desperation
of the enemy, and officers captured admit that
they have staked everything on the defense
OF Richmond, while Petersburg is regarded
AZ the rebel capital
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-07-08

As the regiment has been IN advanced
works and uuder hot FIRE most OF the time
since the morning Of the l7.h, l append
list OF casualties since last report to this NOR
ming.
am General.
Very Respectfully,
Your OBJ. Servant,
CHAS. CUMMINGS,
1t, Col. Commanding 7th VT.
Casualties in the charge The p,oling Of che l7th Of
June.
KILLED.
Co B--Solomon Bingham. Jericho.
Co. c-lst IT. Guy Il Guyer Wocou Ralph f Dwin-
Go F-i., s,rs, Samuel B Norton, Bennington, Chas
Boyd Wilmington
Co. A-Aet sers' DaalP Fox Milton, shoulder Sc
Co. B-se,p R,b, sheridan, Burlington. hip severe.
Co C-corp Orlapdo % Page Barton, hand slight
Co D-Ausun rarkhuut, Piusdsld, leg slight, Xii
sha r Beedle Norwich, head severe.
Co. F-corp Willard Hugbee, Dover, leg severe,
Geo Eldred, Rchford, thighs severe, Albert Mer-
chant. Benn ngton, should = slight Warner W WTis-
ley, Hartford, slight John Howard. Peru shoulder
slight, John Cormic missing
Co. G-2nd It. Chas d Brainerd Danvillc, arm slight
Henry Loagee Concord, head severe, Henry NJ Win
sor. Cavendish arm slight
Co H-sergt Otis \ Tucker Hancock, foot slight
Willard W Fisher, Bradford legs severe.
In EaYthporks june II.
KILLED.
Co H-Marshall Mercy, Royalton
WOUNDED
Co B--Iohn p Atherton Essex. shoulder severe
Co CD lmnick 81 John Montpelier hack slight
Co. G--Jam's Brown jr kiohf1td, knee severe.
Co. H-sergt Uriah ID Jacobs B-is'ol breast severe.
On NksrRi'h Line, June lS
WOUNDED.
Co. B-Wauen b Whitcomb, Essex, hand slight Co.
C--James Gines, Mouistown, arm severe. ca. Eco
PApneau, Heading, back slight. Co, G-FAnklm +
Cater, kirby, head severe.
y, Ra,tlrork' Junel 10
Co. A-Nelson Ladibush, st Adams, Abraham Bis
sett Montgomery Co D-Nelson Arnold, Randop ph.
Co. F-Neisou Bully Benninston
WOUNDED.
Co. F-Jay Buskey, Bakersheld, foot slight.
List Of Casualties in the la u. brigade from
June II, to June 20, 1864.
SECOND REGIMENT.
Co B Benz Wheeler, Pawlet. both legs severe 10th.
--Lorenso ID dge, Ludlow. in leg slight, 2Oth.
FOURTH REGIMENT
WOUNDED.
A don Howard, BddgewAter, IN both legs. severe
B--corp Henry Smith, wiIamstoUn both legs am
putated doing we'll
D-Pdy silas colburn, Barton, wounded by shell
K'-Albert ward West Fairlee, in shoulder slightly
FIFTH REGIMENT.
KILLED.
K.-John St Louis, pub.
A-II0race Stafford. Berkshire, in head severely, lth
ELEVENTH REGIMENT.
KILLED
E-Ea r Hasfard, East Haven, l2th,
q Ora Howe lamaca l2h.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-07-08
Gold, s2.47

Ahc lltlalh SepphANhN NiAlAHB nun
near Petersburg, June 27, says: The rebel
tents are pitched in full view OF our most
advanced position. They are said to belong
to Hills and Longstreet's corps.
Lee is operating on our left. Bsauregard
holds the town of Petersburg. Some dispo-
sitious we're made in the % corps to-day, to
anticipate the operations of the enemy. Rain
fell here this evening.
The Herald's 9th corps correspondent
writing June 26th says; There is no mater
ial change in the position. A sharp war
fare is going on between the pckets Of the
two armies for the advantage Of position.
The Herald's 18th correspondent, writing
on the goth, midnight, says For two days
nothing of moment has occurred, except the
regular five minutes discharge Of 30.pounder
Parrott shells into Petersburg. We now
have perfect range and when our numerous
guns open they will prove terrible. The reb-
el works between this corps and Petersburg
are hardly anything more than rifle pits
The Heralds Bermuda Hundred corre-
spondent dating the 9th says Important
changes are taking place in movements. -
Numbers Of the enemy are confronting Gen.
Foster They are in increased force on the
New Market road. The rebels are puzzled
to know what Gen Foster is up to.
The Herald's Washington dispatch says /;
The report that our cavalry had destroyed all
the railroads leading out Of Richmond IL con
/ frmed.
Gen. Buffers guns are reported to cover
the Richmond IL Petersburg road, so that
Lee cannot use il.
The Herald's New Orleans correspondent
writing June 2lst says A rebel order from
Richmond prohibits the burning Of cotton
II is to be saved to procure soldiers clothing
aud munitions of war
Three hundred and fifty of our men who
were captured at sabine Cross Roads have
arrived here on parole. Our troops at Nor
CANA had embarked on transports for som'
important expedition.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-07-08

MAJ Gen BURNSIDE,
j9l LEwls RroHMosD
Asst, Adjt. Gen

IVHcIaI, 40, &c,
As the regiment has been in advanced
works and uuder hot FIRE most OF the time
since the morning Of the l7.h, l append
list Of casualties since last report to this NOR
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-07-08

MoETPELGER Ho,PGTAL.-Cspt. John T.
Drew, Veteran Reserve Corps. has been or
dered TO Montpelier for duty, to assist in or
ganizing the hospts' at that place About
40 Of his command go there for guard duty
&c. This hospital now accommodates 800
patients. 1t is being rapidly increased to
contain l,000. Its high elevation is expect
ed to render it a very favorable locality for
malarial diseases. We understand Surgeon
McDougsll, Medical Director of the Depart
ment, intends it especially for that.-Free
Press.
One day last week Capt. Barker, a resident
Of Richmond, VT, was driving from Cham
plain, N. Y. to Rouse's Point with restless
horse. From some cause the animal became
infuriated, and dashiug away at the top of his
speed. threw the Captain out of Lis carriage
inaicting such injuries that he died the next
day.
Maj, Josiah Hall. lst VI. Cavalry, ia one
of fifty u, S. officers who have been taken to
Charleston by the rebels and quartered under
the fire Of our batteries.
The New Hotel in Stowe is full, and many
who want rooms cannot gel them.
1t. Col Benton, we are sorry to learn, is
rendered unfit for duty by chronic disrrhea.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-10-13

TIE following order was issued by General
HOOKER, in assuming command of this De,
partment:
HEADQUARTERS NORTHERN DEPARTMENT.
COLUMBUS, Oct. l, 1864
General Orders No. II.
In conformity with Special Orders 263,
dated War Department. September 28th,
1864, the undersigned assumes command OF
the Northern Department. embracing the
States Of Michigan, Ohio, Indiana and Illinois.
Cincinnati being the most convenient and
central point for the dispatch of business,
the Department Headquarters will be rcmov-
ed to that city on the 9th instant To pro-
mote uniformity in organizing, the depart
ment is subdivideC into four districts, each
State forming one district. The headquar-
tiers of the District of Michigan will be at
Detroit, and that of Ohio at Columbus. Of
hcers of suitable rank will be assigned to
these commands as soon as practicable. I'm
I'll such assignments are made, the official
duties of the district will be transacted as
heretofore. The Districts of Inuiana and Il
Huois will remain under their present com
handlers The Commanding General requires
energy, earncstness and fidelity in the per
Torrance of duty on the part Of every officer
and soldier in the Department. The trust
and responsibility reposed in each and all
will be carefully and fully extended. No one
viii consider the day as ended until the du-
ties it brings have been discharged. Com
manders of districts will uniformly hold their
troops in readiness for services as regards
instructions, ammunition and clothing, either
in or out of the Department, at an hours no.
tice. The utmost diligence and vigor are
enjoined on the part of officers upon whom
he mo- in hoe
and also upon the officers engaged in forward
ing the men to the field. The immediate re-
enforcement of our armies is a necessity to
the full realization of the hopes and expecta-
tons of the nation. Officers intrusted with
the safe keeping of the prisoners in the De-
partment will exercise unceasing vigilance in
the performance of their duties. Those hay
ing the departments of public property in
charge will look well to their protection.
Signedl JOSEPH HOOKER,
Major General of Volunteers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-10-13
The Position Of Gen. MeCle Ian,

The difficulties attending the equivocal
position of the Democratic candidate for the
Presidency have recently been set forth in
two witty letters written by DANIEL S. DICK.
Nsos.
In reply to an invitation to speak at Pitts
burg, the following answer was read at an
immense meeting, and received with great ap-
plause:
BNGHAMToN, Sept. "a, 1864.
John W. RiddeH, Esq, Chairman of COMMITTEE :
Ny DEAR SIR-Our Circuit Court sits here
on the Goth, and will doubtless continue a
week; and being engaged in legal practice, l
cannot leave. But for this, your very kind
invitation for the goth, and my desire to ven
tilate the Chicago capitulation before the
people of Pitt8burg would be quite likely to
secure my attendance.
Relieving General Mcclellan entitled to
fair treatment, [ am quite inclined to censure
those who are proposing to distort his Comely
proportions by placing one foot on the sliding
slippery-surrender structure of Chicago, and
the other on vigorous prosecution of pa
triotic war on conservative principlesw 1t
requires too much tension Of muscle, and is
entirely unjustifed at the present price of
ready-made clothing. The Colossus Of Rhodes,
though made of brass nearly equal to that of
Chicago, fell in attempting to stand astride a
much narrower gulf than separates these
points, and as the General is well read in his
tory as well as classic fable, he will have no
apology for attempting an exploit of such I'M
usual daring Hoping for the success of the
Union cause, and believing that our good
land is to be rescued from the grasp of the
despoiler, I am sincerely yours,
D. S. DICKINSON.
Excusing himself from attending and adj
dressing the great Union meeting lately held
in New York, on similar grounds, be said
| am getting a little jealous Of Grant
Sherman and Sheridan and others, for they
are speaking SO loud, just now, and their ar
guments are so convincing, that ordinary
speakers stand poor chance, either to do
good or gain distinction. They seem deter
mined to stump the rebellion and its sympa-
thiZers at home and abroad, if not the states
General Mcclellan is said to be a most
comely and expert equestrian, but if he en-
deavors at the same time to ride the Buce-
phalus of War and the pale and CHASTITY stalk
ing-horse of Peace, travelling in opposite di-
rections, it will expand his skill as widely as
it will his understanding. Believing that it is
the determination of the loyal people of the
Union to put down the rebellion and restore
the government by force of arms, and that
such determination will be carried out sue
cessfully, | am sincerely yours,
ID. S. Dickinson.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-10-13
The Army Vote-Important Official Regulations

The Army VOte-ImpOrtant Official Regulations
The following general order has just been
Issued from the Adjutant Generals Office at
Washington:
In order to secure a fair distribution OF tick
cts among soldiers in the field, who by the
laws of their respective States are entitled to
vote at the approaching elections. the follow
ing rules and regulations are prescribed:
lst One agent for each army corps may
be designated by the State Executive or by
the State Committee of each political party,
who. on presenting his credentials from the
State Executive or the chairman of said com
mittee, shall receive from this Department a
pass to the headquarters of the corps for
which he is designated, with tickets OF prox-
les, when required by State laws, which may
be placed by him in the hands of such per-
son or persons as he may select, for oistribu
ton among officers and soldiers.
I'd. Civilian inspectors of each political
party, not to exceed one for each brigade, may
in like manner be designated, who shall re-
ceive passes on application to the Adjutant
General, to be present on the day of election
to see that elections are fairly conducted
3d. No political speeches, harangues OF
canvassing among the troops will be permit
ted.
4th Commanding officers are enjoined tc
take such measures as may be essential to Sc
cure freedom and fairness in the elections
and that they be conducted with due REGARD
to order and military discipline.
5th. Any officer or private who may wan
tonly destroy tickets or prevent their proper
distribution among the legal voters, inter
fere with the freedom of the election, OF
make any false or fraudulent returns, will BIZ
deemed guilty of an otfense against good or
der and military discipline, and be punished
by summary dismissal or court martial.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-10-13
In VAYN,

Clasp closer arms, press closer lips,
In last and vain csressing
FOR never more that psilid cheek
VIII crimson meath your pressing.
for these vain words ana yainer tears
she waited yester even,
she waits you now-but in the far
kesplendent halls of Heaven.
WITH patient eyes fixed on the dosr
r,, she waited, hoping ever,
III Deaths dark wall rose cold between
der gaze and you forever.
she heard your footsteps in the breeze-
And In the wild bees hummiur:
The last breath that she shaped to words
Said softly, is he coming ~
NOW silenced lies the centlest bsa-s ...
Ihat ever sod did cover;
Saie-never 10 be wrung again
BY you, o tickle lover
Your yrongs to her knew never end
iii earth's last bonds were ryen.
Your memory rose cold between
Her parting soul and heaven
Now vain your false and tardy grief
Vain your remor full weeping;
For she, whom only you de ceived,
Lies hushed in dreamless sleeping.
Go not beside that peaceful form,
Sho uld lying words be spoken
Go, pray TO God, Be merciful
AS she whose heart I've broken"