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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-10-14
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CONSPIRACY

The second witness in the Trial Of the con-
spirator Dodd at indianapolis was William
Clayton, Of Warren Comnty, Ill. He was a
member Of the order Of American knights, "
which was changed 20 q" the sons Of liberty. "
He said they had been drilling for year and
drilled frequently about two-thrds Of the
order were armed, some with rifles and Others
with reyolyers aud shot guns there we're
over forty thousand Of the order in Illinois,
and about the same number in Missouri in
case The rebels came into Illinois the brethren
OF The order were to shake hands aud be
friends with them 1t was understood 10 the
order that the signal foI the uprising should
be given by the supreme commander G. L..
Nallandigham next to him in command wac
Robert Holloway, of Missouri there were
lieutenants and captains or colonels in the
order, and major gen raj for each congress
sional district; the penalty for divulglng the
secrets of THE order was death. The present
Invasion Of Missouri was made known to the
order in this locality by one of Qnanlrelrs
men, who said Price would be in Missouri by
October first, and stay there until alter the
election, and as much logger as be coald !;
the order In Illinois made 20 effort to assist
him II be came in the late exposures had
stopped their uperations their temples met,
but trad quit drilling the American knights
were organized by p. c. Wright OF Mississip-
pl or Louisiana, Who came to Springfield to a
mass democratic convention, June II, 1868,
and organized lodges and instituted general
council, hich appointed Two officers for each
county, 10 organize county temples Wright
/. editor 4 the New York News now he
cent circular TO our lodge dated January
Is, 1864, IN which he spoke Of the News as
the 0, 5. lis esPecI.l organ, and asking
their aid in circulating it.
The secret oath OF the Sons OF Liberty cor
cludes tnus " do further pr, mise that
Will OF al! times, # need be- take up aims in
the cause Of the oppressed in my country I;
hrst of all against any monarch, prince, pow
er or government, which may be found in
arms against people OF peoples who are en-
deayonng to establish or have inauguraied a
government Tor Themselves, Of their free
choice, in accordance witt. and founded upon
the eternal principles Of truth, which have
first sworn on the Nesubule, aud now in this
presence do s~, ar To maintain inyiolate, and
defend with my life and this 1 do promise
without reservation or evasion Of mind, with
out regard to the name, station, condition OF
uesiguauon Of the invading or coercing
powui, whether It shall arise from within or
come from without all this | do solemnly
promise and swear sscredly to observe, per-
form aud keep, with a full knowledge and
understanding, and with my iull assent that
the penalty which will follow a violation Of
any OF either Of these most sacred VOWS, will
be sudden and shameful death, while my
name shall be consigned to niamy, While
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-10-14
eda!rbman s STATE 5ourual.
BY p. WALTON.
MONTPELIER. OCT. IA, 1864
BY E.P. WALTON

George Sennott, douglas democrAt,l has
declared for Lincoln and Johnson. He At.
tended a Union meeting in Roxbury, Mass
Monday evening, and ses,hed the conner.
heads. He said Of tbem In their b.s,
days these men were nothing but political
menials Of the slavel breeding interest -
and hs finished his speech with sentiment
worthy Of the patron who brought him up
we mean, Of course. the late Col. j. p. Miller.
"Slavery is the only thing that stands be-.
tween US ard Union and peace. Send il home
70 hell out Of our way.
When the youth 10 the Arabian storv tod
the cavern OF evil IN search Of the lost treas.
ufe' after oahiing the lions and the giants, he
approached the mighty gate behind which
lay the prize. And he looked--and 10 the
figure aud the venerable face Of bis mother
stood before him, and the well known accents
wildly bade him back on peril Of his soul.
But the chosen Of heaven said to himself,
" Nenly 1t rcsembleth woman Of the Holy
but what doe'h the servant Of God on the
side Of sin p And be 9iously struck at the
cure ia the name Of Godand - 10 it was a
devil, which fled bowling, leaving the treas
ure under the sword.
So &c Is with you. You have trodden the
cavern Of evil up to the gate Of the treasure.
You have fought the good fight and are ready
to receive your reward. And now stands
before us the awful figure Of the Constitution
but it is only figure. and under it a devil
Strike 10 IN the name Of God For it il not
the Constitution, but slavery you strike, and
Liberty is the prize Of tue blow 90
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-10-14

Montgomery Blair intimated, recently. that
President Lincoln proposed 70 give McClel-
Ian an important command II be scorped the
Chicago platform, but the President does not
admit any proposition at all The txplana-
tion is that the senior Blair (Montgo gomery' =
father did make such proposition. We
zee no impropriety ia it, but quite The con-
trary. II Mcclellan had removed all doubt
OF his loyalty in that way, be would deserve
restoration to the Presidents confidence, and
the Presiden. would deserve credit by con
Tossing it in a practical way. Such doubtless
was Mr. Blair view, and We do not think
the President finds any fault with II. The
thing now is Of course out OF The question.
So long as Mcclellan consorts with conspir-
ators Of the West, he is not ft to be trusted
with the command Of corporal guard.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-10-14
THE sEyENrELNTH REoIMENT

From a private letter to gentle an in this
village, very politely furnished US, we are en-
abled to give the following concerning the
casualties in the l7,h Vermont regiment
10 the recent movement on the left Of the
army Of the Potomac: The regiment went
inlo the fight Of sept 5O'h, $50 strong, and on
the morning Of October %, only mustered
l24 men. Col. Cummings was KILLED and
taken prisoner Capt. Eaton, Co. d, and
Lieut. Tobin. Co. /, we're wounded and aken
prisoners. Adjutant Peek is reported safe
and sound
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-10-14

The war-worn and tattered regimental
colors of the Vermont regiments Of volunteers
which have been returned to the state for
preservation, have been placed in conspicuous
places at the State House. In the Executive
Chamber colors Of the LIST and l4th 4; in the
Senate Chamber, Of the I'd, Sd, 9th, lO!h and
"a battery; in the Representatives Hall, Of the
9th, 18th, 18th, 18th, 10th and lst battery.
They number in all twentY-six and present a
fine appearance.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-10-14

On the 26th of September, during Esrly's
retreat through the Blue Ridge, our cavalry
under Merritt and Powell, the latter com
manding Averilrs former division, attacked
a la.ge rebel force in Browns Gap, with the
intention of driving them from it, but was re-
pulsed, and the next day attacked in turn by
the enemy aud compelled to retire from the
vicinity. The reports current in Richmond
at one time Of defeat Of Sheridan were
doubtless based on this ground.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-10-14

The Transcript (st. Albans'} in publishing
list Of electors of President &c.i Vermont
inserts the name Of "Eliakim p. Walton IN
the i7,h electoral board. This is an error
Ezekiel =. Walton Gather Of Eliakim P')
va, the eeetor.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-10-14

William G. Cambridge, Esq, late editor
and proprietor of the Vergennes Vermonter,
has disposed Of that establishment to Mr..
Orange c. Gage, a practical printer, and is
about to remove to Newport, Orleans county,
where he designs to establish live Union
newspaper Newport 10 said to be the most
aourishing and growing village in Vermont.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-10-14

The Adjutani aud Inspector Generals Of
fl Ice will be removed to Montpelier during the
session of the Legislature aud all communi-
cations designed for that Office should be ad-
dressed here.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-10-14

Burglars entered the house Of Jesse l..
Billings { Rutland on Monday night, stole
hi. wallet from his pants pocket, aud about
$500 from bureau drawer.
Gen. Pardon T, Kimball, of Windham
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-10-14

QUESTION FOR McCLELLAN.-W What DO
you think OF ,our tai. ids, {. Nallandig-
ham, and the Other Tsilorsin the Nes'' who
eonspred for the destruction oi the Union
and to help the rebels ;
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-10-14

An army letter says that at its neares
point our line cannot now be more than two
miles from the south side railroad An ad-
vance of another mile would bring It within
range Of our guns and even II we should
fail to obtain immediate possession OF it, 1t
cannot be long before it fails into our hands,
ur is placed at the mercy of our artillery.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-10-14

The Commercials Washington special dis
patch says great activity prevails in Grants
front, where the armies are engaged 10 throw
10y up earthworks. Gen. Sheridan has abun-
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-10-14
THE SACRIFICES FOR PATRIOTISM
AND TIE DUTY OF PATRIOTS.

w WAaHlNoToN, Oct. /, 1864.
Your last was received this mail. and |
deeply sympathze in all the sad obsequies Of
our bar over the lamented young Dillingham;
He was man Of most excellent spiri: and
lovely maniness. had occasion to speak Of
him here at the club on the night bis fall was
announced | can 'ell you. sir, the burning
ieryor Of this rural patriotism. engendered all
80 quietly among our mountains, and blazing
out on the plains Of Virginia, does indeed
astonish me. One morning this week a noble
specimen Of a man, with broad chest and
wide benevolent face, walked up to my desk.
whom soon recognized as Mr. Eldredge, OF
Warren, IN our county. "He was 10 trouble"
he said. His son-in-law was killed with
Sheridan, and his son James, Captain Of Co
II, llth VI, was, he feared, dying Il mortal
wounds at Winchester. He had been able to
write his tather-or to dictate--and be show
ed me the two letters written the third and
fourth days after bis injuries. Shot through
the hip and body, still not a murmur, nor a
seeming care or trouble save for bis kindred
and their anxieties. Poor boy !" said hi.
father, " be went not for pay" You know
the history Of that young brsve.-Wel, he
wanted pass to Winchester, and you may
be sure there was no want Of promptne at
the War Department in needing such an ap-
peal. He had it and went at once Wien
you hear farther Of him and his return, please
write me, for feel anxious to know | d.
hope that son may live One son already
lost before, and the daughter nearly crazsd
when the father left on this mournful mission.
could not help thinking thst the tears Of
that father Of young heroes were too sacred
to fall for any but such God given country
as ours. IL made my very heart bleed ; but
II Is n such school we are to leaen what it
is to be an American citizen. And then ]
find myself asking myself the question Do
you suppose that such sacrifices are to oe
vain, worse than vain Vermont is not alone;
this Is only one among the thousands and
"i!l such offerings be spurned by Americans
rejected and scoHed at, with the cold satire Of
Chicago hypocricy No, sir The vote Of
the North ought to be grand unit. We
have our safety in our own hands. 1t is not
an election merely, for that is safe enough,
but lt is a test: Are pe for or against the
REBELLION , 1t does seem as il every sensible
man co I'D pursuade every friend he has on
earth to keep away from the undying remorse
he will feel If be fails in his duty now. The
Lord preserve our unhappy country, If she is
abandoned by those she has bIest and pros
'ered. The world is looking to see IN No
'ember what loyalty thinks OF rebellion.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-10-14

The Charleston Mercury of the 5lh treats
the peace question edtorially, and uses the
following significant and Portentous Ian
guage:
" f we hold our own and prevent further
military successes on the part of our foes
there is every prospect that Mcclellan Will
be elected, aud his election on the Chicago
platform must lead to peace and our lnde-
pendenee."
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-10-14

j. P, c. Cottrill formerly of Montpelier
is democratic candidate f,r district attorney
at Milwaukee. The Milwaukee News says
he confsssedy stands among the foremost
at the bar of Milwaukee County"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-10-14

We are informed by the Adjutant and In
spector General that the State Of Vermont
has filed her quotas under the late call, and
under all calls previously made, and now has
net surplus to her credit Of TEN HUN
DRED AND NINE MEN
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-10-14

Hon, Daniel kellogg Of Bralteboro and
Hon Geo w. Grandey of Vsrgennes, have
been suggested as Electors at large of Presi-
dent and Vice President. The name of Hon.
Homer f. Royce Of Berkshire is proposed
instead of Mr.. Orandey. he being postmaster
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-10-14

The following distances are worth remem-
bering in connection with the positions OF
our forces in Virginia, viz From Charlottes-
Vile to Richmond, by way of Gordonsvlle,
the distance by railroad is ninety-two miles :
from Charlottesville to Lynchburg is sixty
two miles. Lynchburg is dista't one hun
dred and twenty-three miles from Peters
burg. Richmond is separated from Peters
burg twenty-five miles These are all rail-
road measures. The railroads connecting
these points are all, so far as known, in AS
good order as the rebels are able to maintain
at present.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-10-14

DEATH OF REV. JEDEDIAH BURoHARD.-
This distinguished clergyman died at his res
idence in Adams, jeff, county, on Sunday
25.h ut. For the last twenty years be has
resided either in Adams or the neighb ring
villages Of BeIleville, having almost entirely
abandoned the active pursuit Of his profes-
sion. His death was sudden but it eymina-
Ted life pr longed to nearly or quite the
prescribed limits Of three score years and
ten.
Mr. Burchard was a remarkable man. As
pulpit orator, although possessed Of d man
ner peculiarly his own. and which became in
the eyes Of man, fault, he had few equals !;
or it might better be said few that approach
ed him, and almost superiors. As a con-
vetsauonslIst be was inimitable. Herein
probably lay the pecuiiari Of bis pulpit ell
oquence. for it was often dlfiicul, to say where
the conversationalst ended and the peacher
began Utica Morning Herald
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-10-14

A correspondent Of tie New York Tribune
says that Gen. Seheuck, recently from tour
through Olio and Indiana, reports that the
former will 20 Union by upward Of 6tty thou
sand, and that Indiana is sure. zen. Came
ron says Of Pennsylvania " We shall have
a large majority in October and over
whelming one IN November
The venerable Tom Corwin has taken the
stump for Lincoln ami johnson in Ohio.
About 500 sick and wounded ficers had a
meeting IN the Annapolis hospital, one day
last week, and passed resolutions Of graf
uude lar the late victories, and calling on
The people to sustain the armies in conquer
ing peace. Cheers were given for the army
and navy, aud groans for the Chicago plat
iOrm.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-10-14

Lieut. wm. Il. Burbank Of Montpelier, on
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-10-14

Henry Clark, Esq, Of Poutney is can
didate for reelection ne Clerk Of the Senate.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-10-14

1t seems from the following from the Brat
tleboro' Phpnix that 1t. Col. Cummings was
not killed
WoUNDED AND A PRIsoNEB.-We have
to record the sad intelligence that 1t. c J..
Charles Cummings was wounded and taken
prisoner at tie severe battle on the left OF
Gen. Grants army on Friday, Sept 80. He
was in command Of the l7th W. regiment. in
the % brigade, I'd division, Oh corps. When
be fell he as so near the enemy that his men
we're unable to rescue him, and he .ell into
their hands. He had just returned to the
front, having recovered from severe illness
which disabled him for duty for several
weeks. Information Of bis being wounded
and captured was received by his wife in this
village on Wednesday evening last, by let
ter from Gen. Griffin. 49, PhQniT, Oct. 7.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-10-14

On Wednesday night last, the timbers Of a
bridge on the Terre HAute, Alton and st.
Louis railroad were sawed nearly tnrough,
with the expectation that the next train, which
contained about 800 soldiers, would break
through, and Wholesale slaughter be the
eonst queuce. The train containing .he sol
diers, however, passed over safely, but the
next, which was freight, broke through,
killing the engineer and badly scalding the
fireman. Copperbeads did it,
A gentleman just arrived from Atlanta
says that more than half Of the population Of
Atlanta preferred to come North instead Of
going South, as vas their option under Sher-
mans order aud that Gen. Sherman has re-
ceiyed no propositions Tor peace, but there
are Indications that the governor of Georgia
ia willing to negotiate.
The receipts OF tobacco at st. Louis since
January | are 80, 900 hogshesds, which is ex-
pected TO be increased to 10000 before the
year eloses. That will be double the amount
Of any previous year.
Ex-Gov. Clifford of Mass. no longer hoats
doubtingly between the two great opposing
parties bnt gives his voice and vote for Lin
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-10-14

OF. LOUIsl OCT. 7.
The enemy appeared in Jefferson City to-
day, but in what number or whether battle
has been fought cannot be learned at head
quarters to night. Maj. Wilson of the Sd
Missouri cavalry and six Of his men captured
at Pilot Knob, have been turned over for
execution to the notorious guerrilla Tom
Hawkes., for the alle1ged killing OF some Of
his men in Arkansas some time ago. Gen.
Rosecrans has ordered rebel Major and ak
prisoners to 5e sent to Alton prison in irons,
aud be kept in irons until the fate Of Major
Wilson and his men is known. The rebels
will receive the saiAe treatment Wilson and
his men receive.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-10-14
Il. NJ. STANTON,
Secretary Of War.

CAIRo Oct. 8.
A rebel prisoner reports that Wheeler had
sent fifteen wagons to Corinth for provisions.
Forrest sent them back empty. Wbeeisrs
men are suffering for want of food. When
intelligence Of the state Of affairs ut Mobile
reached Forrest, he ordered all the cattle
under year old TO DO sent there for beef.
The reeels suppose Montgomery TO b. in i'm
mlnent danger.
ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Oct q.
1t is now ascertained that the bridge over
the Gasconade river has been burned by the
rebels. Coal Creek Bridge has also been
destroyed with 80 cars and 20 locomotives.
Intelligence from the army of the Potomac
to-day is thatt unusual quiet prevailed during
Wednesday night and yesterday morning up
to 10 o'clock, when the mail boat left City
Point Our forces on the south side Of the
I'm vre -,i'hin sonnA sr@ sirht of the
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DR.. JOHNSTON,

memoer o. the Royal College Of Surgeons, London.
@ from one the most emin6ht Colleges IN
SuS stAtes and the greater part OF whose lie
Pas oeen spent In the hospitals Of London, Paris,
thH and elsewhere, has effected some o.
.mS nost astonishing cures that were ever known
many troubled With ringing in the head and ears
Maea asleep gTeet nervousness, being alarmed at
saaaen sounds, bashfdintSs, with frequent binsbfni,
e cnpa5 s Of mind wgfs
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TAKE PARTICULAR NOTICE

much to be dreaded LOS Of denSfy, Conf SION Of
3Sdeas aggression Of Spirits. Evil ForbodinRs, Aver
9n 70 society, selEDistrust, Love Of Solitude Tim
&C., are some OF the evils produced. ] = - :
~ q persons Of an ages can now judge
slsir Sigo!rl becoming veal, pale, nervous AMI
aclated, having singular APPEARANCE about I'D
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