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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-06-17
Interesting from the Front.

A correspondent ofthe Philadelphia Inqui-
rer, writing June 4th, thus describes the po-
sition and doings OF the two armies
" The question with the army now is,
whe her we can or cannot make another ap-
proach to Richmond by flank movement or
any strategic maneuvre, 50 as to avoid he
necessity ofdigging our way over the space
now intervening between us and the rebel
capital What the plans Of Generals Grant
and Meade are is, of course, unknown, but
the general impression appears to be that
but to know this we must wait till we see.
At present we are digging like beavers.
Our men have fully learned ihe advantage of
this process, And they work with a will.
Crawling forward near the rebel riAe-pits
as possible, without showing themselves, our
sharpshooters having gained position to
their liking will set to work quietly with the
bayonet to loosen up the earth, which they
will afterwards seoup out with their hands,
tin cup or any instrument that comes neal
sst to hand.
At many parts of our line we have our
breastworks almost in contract with those of
the enemy, and throughout the whole extent
are able to keep them under such fire that
rebel can scarcely show his head above them
without being shot. AT u few points they
have found their works untenable, and with
drawn to others a short distance in the rear,
but we cannot always occupy these abandon
ed pits, as they are so constructed as to en-
able the enemy completely to entlade them
from another part of the line.
This is the case in front Of Gen. Eustis s
brigade, Russe's division, 6th corps, the
men of which are throwing up their own
breastworks right against those OF the enemy.
Col. Crosss brigade of the same division has
occupied the rebel line in their front, aban-
doned last night. An enterprsiug Yankee
OF the I'd Connecticut heavy artillery was
tempted by the sight Of rebel flag, hanging
over their breatsworks, TO crawl forward and
attempt to take it. Reaching up his hand
he caught hold of the coveting bunting and
began to pull it towards him.
The rebels, on the other side, not daring
to raise their heads caught hold of the staff
and there was trial of strength between
them aud our friend from the land of wooden
nutmegs. The latter succeeded in getting
down the flag, but dared not return with it
by the same path on which he went out, and
has not yet made his appearance. 1t is pro-
bsble, however, that he will work his way
back in the night, and may he also succeed
10 bringing off his trophy.
Our own men, like the rebels, are obliged
to lie quiet behind their works. shower of
bullets from rebel sharp-shooters instantly
quieting every one who exposes himself TO
their aim Col. Morris Of the 7th New
York Heavy Artillery was shot this morning
by one of them, while Salking in company
with Gen Barlow. Col MoKean Of the slst
Pennsylvania, commanding the lst bridage
of Gibbons division, was also shot, and it
has yet been impossible for our men to VEN
ture out and bring in bis body,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-06-17
AN ACT IN RELATION TO FRANKED
MATTER

BE enacted by the Senate and Houss Of Repyssena-
does Of America Congress assembled That all eom-
municatious relating 10 the oho al business Of toe De-
paTment to which they addressed Of Whatever orr
gn Addres ed the chiefs Of the several executive de
partmens Of the government, 70 such principal oi
Of each executive departnent being heads Of bu-
chief clerks, OF one duly authorized by the
Postmaster General 70 frank otie after shall be re
cevsd aud conveyed by mail free Of postage without be
ing ndosed "ofeiA business" with the name Of the
writer,
In accordance with the provisions of this
act, postmasters will hereafter forward such
communications free. without requiring the
endorsement of " official business" followed
by the name of the writer, which, under the
42d section of the act OF March 8, 1868, has
heretofore been necessary AH persons are
now authorised TO address unpaid communi-
cations, on official business. t, heads Of de-
partments and bereaus, chief clerks, or 9TH
ers invested with authority to frank--a pri-
vilege formerly confined to officers connected
with or responsible to the department to
which their official communications we're ad-
dressed - " s Nail
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-06-17
INVASION or KENTUCKY.

CISorSrArr, June, 9.
The rebels are near Falmouth on the Ken
lucky central railroad and az Williamstown
on the pike. 80 miles from Cincinnati. A lares
rebel force of reported IL miles east Of Lex
ington. Rebels are also reported between
Crab Orchard and Stamford.
They burned large warehouse and water
station at Cynthiana yesterday. The rebels
now have possession Of Paris, Georgetown,
Cynthisna and Willismstown.
LOUISVILLE, KY, June 9.
The train, with II is supposed the Stats
Ordnance on board from Frankfort, due early
this morning is several hours behind time. Il
is supposed to have been captured. Tele-
graph communication has also been interrupt
ed all the afternoon. Nothing can be sscer-
tanned tonight.
Our military authorities think ths msgni-
tude of the raid is over-rated.
CINCINNATI, June 10.
Morgsn's men captured at Maysvile report
that the force in Kentucky is Immediately TN
der the command Of Gen. Morgan, Col. Alison
and Col. Smith. and that the total force is
about 5000. A large portion Of them are dis
mounted cavalry. They entered the state at
Pound gap, proceeded by scouting party to
pick up horses for their dismounted men,
They passed through HAZEL Green, Owings-
vile and Flemingsburg, aud took possession
of Maysvile without resistance, robbing citi-
zens Of money and other valuables. The
farms # Union men we're stripped of horses,
while those Of rebel citizens we're protected.
Averil left Maysville on Wednesday for
Mount Sterling, at which place it is thought
Morgan's men are concentrating with the in
tention Of attacking Lexington.
The position of affairs in the central part
Of the state to-day is not known. Commu-
nicauon is broken with Lexington. L, is
thought the intention of the rebels is to de-
stroy all the railroads possible and make their
exit through central Kentucky and Middle
Tennessee.
The Kentucky central railroad is being re-
paired and trains will run to Cynthians to-
morrow. Gen. Hobson left CoviEgton to-day
to open communication with Lexington.
Gen. Burbridge who has been following
the rebels since they left Pound gap, came
ap with them yesterday at Mount Sterling
and whipped them handsomely. A portion
Of Morgan's command entered Lexington at
o'clock this morning. burned the Kentucky
central railroad depot, robbed number of
stores, and left at 10 o'clock in the direction
of Georgetown and Frankfort. Burbridge
followed them.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-06-17
.WAsn1xoroS, June 8, 1.2O P. NJ.

N''N ~ Af~' 49,
TO Maj. Gen. Dir
A dispatch from Gen. Grant. dated yester.
day afternoon, 3,O5, reports that all has been
very quiet to-day. No casualties are report
ed.
A dspa,cn from Gen. sherman, dated at
Ach = orth, yesterday, $50 p. m, says "
have been to Altoms pess and find it very ad-
mirable for our purpose. IL is the gate
through the last or most eastern spur Of the
Alleghanies. IL now becomes as useful to US
as it was to the enemy, being easily defended
from either direction. The roads hence from
AchwoFth into Georgia are large aud good
and the country more open"
Details Of the position of our troops and
contemplated movements are given, but are
not needed for public information. The dis
patch further states " The enemy is not in
our Immediate front, but bis signals are seen
on Host mountain aud Keroesan."
Dispatches from Gen. Candy June Sd have
been received, which report satisfactory pro-
gress in the organization OF bis command.
E. NJ. STANTON, Sec'y of War.
SECOND DISPATCH.
WARRINGTON, June 81 AS p. NJ.
10 Maj. Gen. DIR
A dispatch from Mr.. Dana, who is at Gen
Grants headquarters, dated $50 p. m, yes
terday, announces a victory by Gen. Hunter
over the rebels yond Staunton, and that the
rebel Gen. Jones was killed on the battle
field. The dispatch is as follows
" The Rchm md Examiner Of to day speaks
OF the defeat Of Gen. W. + Jones by General
Hunter, twelve miles beyond Stauuton. Va.
Gen Jones was killed on the fe d.
fta g., f.,s md
now holds the mountains between Charlotts-
willie anu Stauntou.
The paper further states that no hospitals
or stores we're captured BY Gen. Huuter-
Another dispatch announces that our forces
occupy Staunton.'
j. NJ STANTON, secy Of War.
WAN DEPT WAsutNoroS,
June lO-7 AN.
1o Maj Gen. Dir;
Owing to the break in the telegraph line,
no dispatches we're received yesterday from
the Army Of the Potomac.
Dispatches have arrived this morning with
dates to nine o'clock last evening
There was no fighting on Wednesday, ex-
cept oy pckets Arrangements have been
effected by which the killed and wounded are
gathered in. There were no movements yes
terday
A deserter who came into our lines reports,
that Gen. Hunters victory near stanton
was much more complete than the Richmond
papers reported. He says Hunter took 90
cannon, many prisoners and large quantity
Of slaves. The defeated forces were recently
a part OF Breckenridge command.
Gen. Hunters report has not yet. been re-
ceiyed.
f. NJ. STANTON, Secy. of War
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-06-17

Oar army, ia its onward march to tho Pc
ninsula, has found on all the Virginia farms,
plenty Of ice stored by the rebels, who felt
secure in their possession of that portion OF
Dixie. All the old ice houses are filed, and
many new ones had been constructed, in ac-
cordance with instructions from Gen. Lee to
tho farmers
At the 81, Louis fair they are voting on a
horse, as well as a sword. which will bu Civ
en- to the general who gets the most voles.
At last accounts Hancock was ahead for the
sword aud Sherman for the horse.
Il is very doubtful whether the propo ,iIion
to abolish the draft commutation will be a.
greed TO bJ the House.
The House bill giving states a right to re-
cruit in rebellious states still lies upon tho
Senate tshle not acted upon
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-06-17

until a. m. the goth, when by order Of Gen.
Mower, retired, and crossing Yellowbayou.
went into position on its east bank. Al 9 a.
m engaged the enemy for two hours at long
range, getting but few shots in return. At
2 p m, no enemy appearing, retired slowly
to Semmesport, and, crossing the Atchsfalsya
river, rejoined the reserve artillery of the
10Th army corps, and marched TO Morsanzia,
arriving May 23d. The casualties OF the bat
terry during the engagements at Yellowbayou
we're none.
The battery was highly commended by
Gen. Mower for its efficiency.
The battery has fought 10 all the engage
ments since tho first day, (April 7)-and in
every case has proved from what state it
came.
The officers and men behaved with deter
mined courage. Lieuts Rice and Greenleaf
were the greatest assistance, and deserve es-
peeial mention.
Private Peter Lemwin, of Plainfeld, de-
serves promotion for bravery.
The battery is now at Morganza, a,-after
a march Of nearly 500 miles, aud having par
tcipated in six engagemeuts,-in good con-
dition, and still ready.
have the honor to be, most respectfully,
Your obt. servant,
O. +. HEBARD, Caot lst VI.
Battery, Chief 18th A. G.
Reserve Artillery.
To Peter T. Washbura, Adjt. g. Insp.
Gen. Of Vermont, Woodstock, VI.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-06-17

The General Convention Of Congregational
Ministers and Churches 10 Vermont will meet
at Woo stock, on Tuesday, June 81, at 10
o'clock. The opening sermon will be preach
ed by Rev. William Sewall
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-06-17

The President has sent message to Con-
gress recommending the repeal of the three
hundred dollar exemption, which prevents the
army being kept up to its maximum strength.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-06-17

Nj G. B. Dodge Of Montpelier has shown
US an egg laid by one Of his hens. II meas
ures 7 7-s inches by 6 IL inches, and
wouldn't be very bad ITO take" Who
beats
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-06-17

man, 20 inform you Of your luminous nomi-
nation by that Convention for election to the
Office Of President OF the United States
That Committee have the honor OF now in.
forming you is present. On its behalf have
also the honor to present you with a copy Of
the resolutions and platform adopted by that
Convention as expr, ssiye Of It's sense and Of
the sense Of the loyal people Of the country
which it represents the principles and policy
that should characterize the administration Of
the government in the present condition Of
the country need notssy to you, sir, that the
Convention in thus unanimously nominating
you for reelection, but gave utterance b the
almost universal voice Of the loyal people Of
the country. To doubt Of your triumphant
election would be little short Of abandoning
the hope Of fnal suppression Of the rebel
lion and the restoration Of the government
Of the insurgent states. Neither the Conyen-
tion nor those represented BY that body en-
tertained any doubts as to the final result.
under your administration, sustained by that
loyal people and by our noble army and gall
lant navy. Neither did the Convention nor
do this Committee doubt the speedy suppress
sion Of this most wicked aud unprovoked re-
bellion. A copy Of the resolutions was
here handed to the Presdent.) / would add,
Mr.. President that it would be the pleasure
Of the Committee to communicate to you,
within few days, through one OF its most
accomplished members, Mr. Curtis, Of n. Y,
by letter, more at length the circumstances
under which you have been placed in nomina-
tion for the Presidency.
The President said
Mr.. Chairman and Gentlemen Of the Con.
retfiou | will moi her cnrceaI my grsti6ca-
tion nor refrain the expression of my graft
tude that tue Union people through their con-
vention in the continued effort to save and
advance the nation, have deemed me not un-
worthy to remain in my present position. |
know no reason to doubt that | shall accept
the NOM nation rendered. yet perhaps should
not declare definitely before reading and con-
sidering what his called the platform | will
say now, how, yer, that approve the decl4r
alton in favor Of so amending the Constitu-
tion as to prohibit slavery throughout the
nation. When the people in revolt, with the
hundred days explicit NOTICE that they could
within those days resume their allegiance
without the overthrow OF their institutions,
and that tuey could not resume it afterwards,
elected to stand out, such an amendment Of
-the Constitution as is now proposed becomes
fitting and necessary conclusion to the final
success Of the Union cause. Such alone can
meet and cover all csvil. We now perceive
its importance and embrace It. In the joint
name Of Liberty and Union let us labor to
give it legal form and practical effect.
At the conclusion OF the Presidents speech,
all Of the committee shook him cordially by
the hand and offered their personal congratu-
ations.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-06-17

The amount of butter shipped from the de-
pot at ST. Albans for the week ending May
3lst, 1864, was 99.779 pounds amount for
the week ending June 7th, 1864, was Sc, 75S
pounds; total in two weeks, one hundred and
eighty-six thousand, six hundred and thirty
seven pounds.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-06-17

Private letters from the Vermont Regi-
ments state that Frank Hoyt OF Montpelier,
is mortally wounded, and that James McMan-
US Of Montpelier, was bit on the bead by a
she'll and instantly blown 20 pieces.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-06-17

Maj Gen. Banks has ordered that the en-
listed men Of the Sth Regt. VT. Vols, who
have not re-enlisted, and who have served
with the Regiment from its organization, and
such Of the officers, as have not been mus
tered for the new term, be sent immediately
to Vermont, to be mustered out OF service.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-06-17

The morning report Of the lst Vermont
Battery, of May 18th, shows an aggregate Of
l4O officers and men. or these, lO4 were
present Cor duty, on extra duty, 7 on de-
tached service, "a absent sick
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-06-17

The roll of honor OF Norwich University
embraces three major generals, seven briga-
diers, twenty-five colonies, lieutenant colo
nels and majors, the same number Of sur
geons, fifty captains aud forty heutenants.
To supply the wants Of the University Of a
new building, aud additions to the library
and ca )inets, the trustees have voted to raise
sos 900
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-06-17

THE Two CENT PIEcE.-The new com
just issued is thus described
1t is slightly lighter than the old nickel
one cent aud its circumference is greater than
the old nickel and less than the cid copper,
so that it is not likely TO be mistaken for
either. 1t color is that OF gold piece, but
here, too, there is no chance for mistake at
present. It's design is very pretty. On one
side is shield with crossed arrows, etc. the
date. and scroll with the motto In God
we trust" On the reverse is - cent?, -
within wreath of wheat and surrounded by
the words - United States Of America
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-06-17

A subscription is being circulated in Stowe
to build telegraph line from Waterbury to
Stowe. The enterprise is likely to succeed.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-06-17

BEWARE OF TOKENS. USED FOR MONEY
The temptation for those frsudulently dis
posed and for those who are careless, in these
days of scarcity in coin, to pass for cents,
tokens resembling cents, is great. Such per-
sons will do well to read the following section
of a law of Congress passed April %, 1864;
And be It further enacted, That If any per-
son or persons shall make. issue, or pass, or
cause to be made, issued or passed, any coin,
card, token, OF device whatsoever, in metal
or its compounds, intended to pass or be pass
ed as money for a one cent piece or two cent
piece, such person or persons shall be deemed
guilty OF a misdemeanor, and shall on con
viction thereof be punished by foe not ex-
ceeding one thousand dollars, and by impris-
onment for term not exceeding five years.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-06-17

A telegram received by Assistant Surgeon
Crandall last evening, from Quartermaster
John w. Clark, dated at White House, Va,
announces that the body Of Major Richard b.
Crandall, 9th Vermont, had been brought in,
was embslmed, and would start Immediately
for Vermont No further particulars received.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-06-17
Iaatrbman s. STATE JouiuaI.
BY E.P. WALTON
MONTPELIER. JUNE II, 1854.
FROM THE TENTH REGIMENT.

BY letter from private in Co. b we
learn that this regiment suffered severely in
the battle at Coal Harbor on the lst inst.
The army was drawn up in six lines Of bat
tie, the 10th regiment was in the third line.
The following is list Of casualties in Co. b:
Il ied-Lieut. Stetson, Abner Smith and
howell.
Lieut.. Sletson was shot through the head
under the eye aud instantly expired.
Woundsd--Tufiield Cayhue, groin, since
died, corp Allen Greeley, left leg broken,
corp. All. Holt, wrist slightly, corp. Foster,
left arm corp. Marshall, left leg severe, corp
Green, head, Del Town, right arm. Privates
Gines, groin, Dana, leg, Woodward, leg,
Gilman, hip. Nelson, head, Buck, thigh. jim
Matthews, back severe.
The regiment has been on the march day
and night ever since the commencement Of the
campaign and is pretty much exhausted,
though they glory in tie successes they have
achieved. This regiment at one time brought
in 472 prisoners. Sergt. Stckney. George
Brown and Andrew Glysson we're all right.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-06-17

To Peter T. WashburH, Adjt. g. lnsp.
Gen. Of Vermont, Woodstock, VI.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-12-13
Napolcon,s Last Year.

About year before his death, a sudden
change took place in the daily habits of
Napoleon. His better angel had whisper
ed into his ear, and had carried solace aud
oontentmeRt to bis heart He 90 longer
secluded himself from the world He went
among his fellows az q man should mix
with them, aud as an emperor might
There is work going on in the garden -
The gardeners are very busy, especially
the Chiuese-an industrious race. Napo-
leon takes his place among them. He
uses the spade with the rest, and the
children of Count Bertrand are playing
aoout him while be digs. Fowls treepass
on the grounde, ana make free With bis ia.
Vorits hOwer~beds.
The imperial gardener sends for his guD
and shoots the trespasser dead, aud then
proceede with bic work-superiItendin
the raising of sod walls in this place, the
formation Of reservoirs in another. Wise
ans Of the Old gime come across bin while
be labofs ADd he traces out Oh the ground
ofbis little garden, plans for defensive OPP
eratiOns, to the edIfcation Of bis officers
and attendants, who group about him as
he explains bis ideas.
Day after day. for brief but happy in>
ShO A'Cay
man 10 the house has 3 spade in his hands.
and Napoleon is very busy putting in the
seeds. He breakfasts in his garden, sends
messages to the orderly officers for carts.
shovels and spades, and when the orderly
officer looks in late in the evening. he
fuds the great man still busy with his in
nocent and healthy occupation and to be
sure ne will be in good time next morning,
for the said officer writes TO the COVER
nor. in his daily report o: the 9th of May.
1920:
General Bonspsrte has got large bell
which he rings, and Immediately upon this
signal all the servants turn out to work in
the garden
In less than year after this sentence
was written. Napoleon died. Where be
was buried, and where he now lies, the
world knows. Had he maintained. during
the whole Of his six years. Lanishment, the
digniied and simple bearing which he as
snmed for few weeks in bis little garden
Mr. FOrsyth's book would not have been
necessary, and there would have been q
sanctity in our recollectioDs Of the last
days of the still immortal Napoleon.