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Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1864-11-02
SPEcIaLADviHTaGES OF THIS LOAN.

IT Is 4 NATIONAL SAVINGS BANK. Offering Q high
sr rate of interest than any other. and tie bsS 60
curly. Any savings bank which pays its depositons
in U. S. Notes. considers that it Is paying In the
best circulating medium Of the country, and It saa
not pay in anything better. for its own assets are
either in government securities or in notes or bonds
payable in Government paper.
1t is equally convenient a. q temporary or perma-
nent investment. The notes can always be sold
for within q fraction of their face and accumulated
interest. and are the best security with banksa a col
laterals for discounts.
Convertible into q Six per cent $40 Gold Bonds.
In addition to the very liberal interest on the
notes for three. this privilege OF conversion 10 now
worth about three per cent. per snnum. for the
current rate for $40 Bonds is not less than nsas pr
cent. premium, aud before the war the premium on
six per cent. U. S. stocks over twenty per cent. It
viii be seen that the setusl profit on this loan. at
the present market rate. is not less than tsn per
cent. per annum.
he exemptions from Slate or Aanie;saI Taeasea
But aside from all the advantages we have snuu-.
Grated. q special Act of Congress sg..,pts az Bonlss
aud TrsGsxry notes from local taxation. On the aver
age. this exemption Is worth about two per cent
per annum. according to the rate Of taxation IN w.
rious parts Of the country.
II IL believed that no securities ofer 50 g~rest.in-
dueements to lenders a. those issued BY the gov
ernment. In all other forms Of indebtedness, the
faith or ability Of private parties. or stock compa-
MES. or separate communities. only. Is pledged for
payment. while the whole property Of the country
is held to secure the d~ischargs Of all the obligations
Of the United States
While the Government offers the most liberal
for its loans. it believes that the very strong
sst appeal will be to the loyalty and pstriotism Of
he people,
Duplicate certificates viii be Issued for all deDos-
is. Tho party depositing must endorse upon the
'rieiaal esrtifeats the denomination Of notss re-
luired. and whether they are to be issued In blank
'r payable to order. When so endorsed it must Be
eft with the officer receiving the deposit. to be for
Eardsd to the Treasury Department
SUBSCRIPTION WILL 81 RECEIVED By the frs.sa-
er OF the United States. at Washington. the ssvg-
! Assistant Treasurers and desiznatsd DsDesita-
les. and b. the
'IRsT NATIONAL BANK Of CLEVELAND,
nd By all National Banks which are ds9o.itaris
{ public money. and
Ill RESPECTABLE BANKS AND BANKERS
lroughout the country will give farther inforza-
on and afford every facility to luhseriksrs.
Aus. 10. 1854.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1864-11-02

NJ and SP M NJ rom the 9th Gd oaSn to the 10th dgd December after HSa @a the M viii mSd and
Oeh the above Ts mt he maid mmI &n III SH L. @AwwL@I@
and Hb BALANCED or wH the Goth day Jme 1866 Taxes wmdd dnqumtmw uMtt penalty dwmyp @t
Tax layers will provide dem@k@~ With United States Treasury Notes Notes dNMnIB mh d0G or Notes aTmt
State Tax ggm S consult m IM "w MNemmI X WR m m M mS and come prepared mke
to paw thea additional per cent allowed kw which will be %d
TrarrsO Office WMnO L 1854 WILLIAM RTEZEL County Treasurer
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1864-11-02
NOTICE..
IA e O. 1 4.
of law, l. WILLIAM RITEzEL. Treasurer

r. In p%Ms%h avn WILLIAM RTEzE5,T n@urrd TrumbIIG County Ohio hereby give notice that tn rate
M Der of hkhH on EACH dr and the lumber of cent @hh hundred dMnfT Taxable Property nhe several @ws
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1864-11-02

ELECTORS.
JOHN NJ. C0NNELL,1
JOHN P. BIEHN, AT Large
JOHN K. GREEN.
STANLEY MATTHEWS,
LEWIS B. GUNCKEL,
STEPHEN JOHNSTON,
WILLIAM L. WALKER,
MILLS GARDNER,
HENRY W. SMITH,
lZIAS BOWEN
JACOB SCROGGS,
WILLIAM SHEFFIELD,
GEORGE A. WALLER,
HENRY F. PAGE,
JAMES r. STANBERY.
JOHN b. McCOMBS,
FREDERICK W. WOOD.
LORENZO DANFORD,
JOHN McCOOK,
SETH MARSHALL.
ABNER KELLOGG.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1864-11-02

GEosiE IL. PsNDLETOS. the Peace oan-
didate for the Vice Presidency. has writ
ten a letter 10 Hon. JoHN B. HAsKrxs, OF
New York as follows:
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-01-01
CHhISTMAS EVE.


December 24-ln the primitive church
Christmas Day was always observed as : abb
bath, and hence like other Lords Days it was
preceded by an Eve or Vigil as an occasion
Of preparing for the day following. No festi-
val OF the church was attended by more pop
ular supersttions and obsevances, the cere-
monies Of the SaturnAlla from which it was
derived being improved upon by Christian and
Druidical additions. The day Of this Vigil
was passed in the iinary manner, but with
the evening tho sports began about seven or
eight o'clock hot cakes were drawn from the
oven ale, cider, and spirits went freely
round and the csrol-slng,ng commenced,
which was continued through the greater part
Of the night.
The connexion Of this festival with the Ro-
man SatWnalia has never been disputed by
those competent to form judgment, and in
some existing observances in Franconia the
traces of it are undeniabe. In the nights Of
the three Thursdays preceding the Nativity,
the young of either sex go about beating at
the doors of the houses, singing the near birth
of our Saviour, and wishing the inhabitants
happy new year, for which in return they
are presented with pears, apples. nuts, and
money. With what JOY in the churches not
only the priests, but the people also, receive
the birthday of Christ may be inferred from
this-that the image Of newborn child be-
ing placed upon the altar, they dance and
chaunt as they circle around it, while the eld-
srs sing
In addition to what has been here advanced,
we have the unquestionable authority Of Bede
for asserting that it had been observed in this
country England long before by the heath
en- Saxons. They called it, he says, the Moth
|er Night, or Night of Mothers, and probably
ON account of the ceremonies used by them
during the Vigil. But in fact though partic-
ular portions Of this festival may be traced to
the Romans or to the ancient Saxons, the root
OF the whole affair lies much deeper, and is to
be sought in far remoter periods. ltwas clear
ly in its origin an astronomical observance,
to celebrate the Winter solstice and the con-
sequently approaching prolongstion OF the
days, as is demonstrated by the emblematic
Christmas candles and Yule-logs, the symbols
Of increasing light and hcat.--Mary Ho'oia'
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-01-01

The Rutland Herald says that Col. Grant
has written to NJ j. Dudley that three-fourIhs
of the 5th Regiment have re-enlisted and that
the regiment might soon be expected home on
thei. thirty days furlough. Efforts were be-
ing made in the other regiments of the Brig
ade TO secure the requisite number Of re-en-
listments, and with good prospect of success.
1t is almost certain that the 4th and 9th viii
re-enlst, and in all probability the rest of the
Brigade, so that the whole Vermont Brigade
may be expected to return home together af-
ter its service of nearly three yeais In this
case all the members Of the Brigade will have
furlough of thirty days and will then prob
ably spend another month at their rendezvous
in re-organizing their regiments before they
return to the field.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-01-01

An allusion in speech made at Sanitary
meeting in Cincinnati on Monday night to
the work performed by our women in the ma
tional cause, called up Gen. Rosecrans, who
narrated very Interesting incident Of fe-
male spy who came to his headquarters more
than year ago and stated that she felt it her
duty to offer her services to penetrate the
lines OF the enemy and examine its condition,
&c, adding that she hoped the general would
allow her permission 10 go upon that errand.
After considerable importantly she was al
lowed to 30, and by virtue OF being an actresf,
she succeeded, although generally speaking
she was not an actress. After having been
absent a long time, there began to be consid-
erable anxiety fol her return, but although
waiting patiently to see her and learn her dis
coveries, she came not. When the federal
army took possession of Shelbyyille, Tenn,
they found this womsn in prison, condemned
to death as spy, and waiting her fate like
a patriot and hero. She had been rescued
just in time to save her from the doom that
awaited her. She was Immediately sent to
Nashville, where she was lying sick for u num-
Der of months. This Monday morning,
said General Rosecrans, IL received card
bearing her name, and had an interview with
her" She has been washing in Cincinnati
for two weeks. in order thereby to raise
means to send her to her friends. now repi-
dents Of New York. He asked the meeting
to assist him in contributing to this poor
womau'e nessities that she might pay her
board, &c, and reach the home Of her friends.
A hansome collection was at onoe raised and
will be given her by the General.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-01-01
vERGoNr TEACHERS ASSOCIATION.

FoURrEENTu ANNUAL MEETING.
TO be held at Montpelier, commencing Tuesday,
January i2h, 1864.
The order Of exercises is as follows
1Uesday--Evening Introductory Address
by b. Colby, Esq, of Montpelier, and Rev.
p, H. White, Of Coventry, President of the
Associations
dnesday-Morning At o o'clock-Or-
ganization; Appointment Of Committees ;
Miscellaneous Business.
Lecture by +. Conant, Of Randolp ph-Sub
ject, " Rocitations."
Discussion, "The proper method of Teach
ing Arithmetic" to be opened by G. p. Beard,
OF Northfeld.
Afternoon-Lecture by J. ]. Lewis, Of
South Woodstock Subject, Patriotism OF
Education"
Discussion, " Text books and their Prop
er use"
Evsning-Lecture by Rev b. Lsbaree, ID,
D., President of Middlebury College.
7hursday-Morning: Discussion" The
advantages arising from we'll endowed State
Normal School to be orened by ]. NJ. Thatch-
er, of Barre.
Discussion, "What kind Of instruction in
our Schools will serve to increase the loyalty
opened by Rev. l.. II. Stone, of Northfeld.
Acknowledging by J. S. d. Taylor, OF
st. Albans-Subject, " The Scholar and the
School House
Discussion, 1.-The best method OF acquiring
knowledge Of the English Language" to be
opened by ID. d. Gorham, of Montpelier.
Evening-Lecture by j. S. Adams, Esq
Secretary of the Board Of Education. Busi-
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-01-01
THE MAIDEN BANK TRAGEDY.


The following Card from the Directors Of
the Maiden Bank should be generally read
and the description of the bills should be
noted by all business men:
The fearful tragedy enacted at the Maiden
Bank and the robbery Of portion Of its funds
seem to demand the following authorized
statement Of the Directors Of the institution /:
Mr. Merrill, the cashier of the Bank, on
leaving the building, placed in the hands Of
the assistant cashier, Mr.. Frank Il. Converse,
five thousand dollars in bills of the Maiden
Bank, and this sum comprises the whole a.
mount obtained by the robbers. All the
other valuables and specie of the Bank were
locked securely in a fire. proof safe situated
within the vault, and the cashier had the key
in his own possession. OF the money stolen
$4,000 was In one hundred dollar bills of the
Maiden Bank. near $500 in bills of smaller
denominations of the same Bank, and one
hundred dollar bill, two twentes, and ten
of the Exchange Bank Of Boston. The bills
Of the Bank will continue to be redeemed as
usnal at the Bank Of Mutual Redemption
But few one hundred dollar bills are in eircu-
lation and no more will be issued at present,
The public are informed that sum equal
to twice the amount stolen has been reserved
by the bank from its earnings, sfter paying
all dividends, so that the stability of the bank
is in no way impaired by the robbery.
10 the afflicted parents and relatives Of the
estimable young man, whose life has been in
humanity sacrificed while In the faithful dis
charge Of the duties and trusts committed to
his care, we offer our heart felt sympsthies.
DIREcroRs OF the MALDES BANK,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-01-01
CHRISTMAS IN MONTPELIER.

The exercises at the Episcopal Church
Christmas Eve we're very appropriate and be-
coming The church was decorated in be au-
tiful style, though not extensively, yet good
taste and order marked the whole arrange
ments.
The sermon by Mr.. Shelton, was as usual
logical and sound. and Of that character
that could not fail to interest and instruct
his audience The choir performed their
part admirably too much cannot be said in
their praise. The exercises we're solemn and
inspiring
The Exercises at the Catholic Church
Christmas eve we're largely attended. The
spacious Church was filled to overfowing.
Il was ornamented and illuminated in beauti-
full style Father Druon deiyeral sermon
from the following text "Come unto me,
all ye that abor and are heavy laden. and
/ will give you rest" 1t was delivered with
Mr., Druon's usual zeal and candor. It was
certainly an excellent sermon.
CHRISTMAS FEsTvAL.-The Exhibition Of
the Sabbath School children connected with
the Methodist Episcopal Church of this Viii
lage, held on Christmas eve, was a success
and passed off pleasantly, Great credit is
due Mr. d. L. Fuller, the Jealous Superiu-
tendent Of the school, for taste displayed in
the selection and arrangement Of the pro
gramme, and to Mrs. Fuller for untiiing en-
ergy in drilling and preparing the little ones
for the parts which they so happily performed.
To speas in especial praise of ,his or that
one, where all did so we'll, would seem in
vidious-From little miniature men," just
large enough to grace the stage, to the blush
ing maiden--oH won laurels for the manner
in which they rendered their pieces. Songs,
dialogues and addresses we're alike given with
case and effect In fact, the crowded audience
enjoyed a least, and were held in silent ad-
miration. The Christmas trees, tastly trim
med by Mrs. c. p. Morse, Mrs. Chas. Hath
away and Mrs. d. l.. Fuller, made very
p city appearance and were loaded with rich
profuson, and when the gifts we're given out
made many " merry heart" The manage
ment have again demonstrated their ability to
interest the public, and good can but come OF
their lators.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-01-01

ENROLLING OPFIoKRs Tue following
named persons have been appointed Enrolling
Officer. in Washington County, for the pur-
pose Of correcting the enrolment lists OF their
respective towns
Barre, Capt Charles G. French; Berlia.
J. Newton Perrin; Cabot, VIM. H. Fletcher
Calais, J. w. Leonard Duxbury, Janus Cros-
sett; E. Montpelier, Addison Peck Fays-
ton, Geo o. Boyce; Marshfeld, Homer f.
Hollister; Middlesex, J. H. Holden; Mont
peler, Nelson A. Taylor; Moretown. Austin
c. Prentiss; Mortified, j. II. Orcutt; Plain
field, Andrew English Roxbury, o. w. Or
cutt; Waitsfeld, Hiram Jones Warren,
John Dolph Waterbury, Gilman Huntley /;
Woodbury., Hiram Putnam: Worcester, Jo-
mas Abbott.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-01-01

STARTLING EuKsPEAS RUMoRs.--rhe
Paris correspondent OF the New York Jour
nal Of Commerce, writing on the 9th Of No
vember, says:
" According to some views the reply of
Russia to the Emperors proposal is more
earnest for its adoption than that Of the other
great powers. 1t expresses great desire to
come TO an understanding with the Emperor
Napoleon, in order to bring about general
pacihcation. The Russian organs insist that
the Emperor Alexander's letter is OF ma
tule to lead to the renewing of the best rela-
tions between France aEd Russia. Such Ian
guage gives some color to Franco, Russian
and American alliance having been contem-
plated from the first by the Emperor Napoleon
IN case Of his proposals being refused by the
other powers. According to this version
Russia and France are TO coeice Germany to
yield the frontiers Of the Rhine to Napoleon,
while England is kept neutral partly through
the influence of America and partly through
her own inclination and policy. In return Tor
this service France guarantees Russia from
all European interference in favor of Poland
and the United States from the same 10 favor
of the South But these startling rumors are
probably only the inevitable consequences of
the general disorder and disarrangement
which at present exist"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-01-01

The Memphis Evening Bulletin of the 7th
inst. says that movements for reconstruction
in accordance with the Presidents late proc
lamstion will be commenced at once. The
proclamation says that whenever, in any State
in a condition of insurrection, number OF
persons Numbering not less than one-tenth of
the number o: votes cast at the presidential
election of 1860, having taken the prescribed
oath, and being qualified voters at the time Of
secession. shall re-establish State govern
ment, such government shall be recognised as
the true government of the State. Iu 1860
the population of Tennessee was l,l08,8
and the total vote for President that year in
the State 1883. Hence l453S of these,
voters have it iu their power to " reconstruct
the State of Tennessee. The Bulletin perth
neatly asks, A" Can any one doubt that it will
be done: East Tennessee can do the busi-
ness itself"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-01-01
MR.. PARKERs LECTURE.

The second lecture of winters course was
delivered in the Village Hall last (Wednes-
day evening, by Rev C. c. Parker Of Water
bury. His subject was scholarship, it's
purposes end rewards" 1t is not our pur-
pose to give a condensed report of his lee
ture, but simple synopsis Of it may not be
amiss.
He explained it to be the object Of scholar
ship to- call out the mind 1t is the duty Of
man to become all that God ordained him to
be, even if he were alone in the rational
universe Of God but he is not alone, and
while the lower orders Of life work only by
blind instinct, he has the advantage Of all the
light of reason, and should therefore use il.
It is not necessary that he should get
scholarship from books alone. or from any
prescribed course but from somewhere it is
his duty to gather it.
Mans greatest original gin from God is
mind, and he is debtor to the world to the
extent Of his capacity.
No other power is equal to the power Of
learning. as the history of the world will
show aud scholars have been the champions
Of religion, civil liberty. science and art IN
all ages 1t is the wise man. be he rich or
poor, that saves the CITY
BY every consideration it is mans duty
both ~ himself and to the world, to make
the most of what God has given him.
Under the head of 4" remarks" be consid
cred that scholarship blesses it's possessor
more than any other thing save purity Of
heart.
There are three kinds of aristocraoy of
wealth, of power, and of mind, and that of
mind is the only real one
The scholar not only rejoices IN present
knowledge, but he is constantly progressing.
aud the triumph that he feels in each advance
ment is happiness itself Calico rose in
triumph above the weight that crushed him,
in the exclamation 1t moves, though -
Kepler could proudly afford to wait century
for a reader if God could wait six thousand
years for discoverer, and Franklin felt that
il would have been sweet to die the moment
that be realized that he had brought the
lightnings down. Every scholar realizes these
triumphs somewhat in course Of study.
But the scholar finds his highest pleasure
in his increased facilities for doing good -
That is the high object of all education, and
should be the firm purpose Of every scholar.
He regarded the beginning of all knowledge,
the fear Of the Lord, and closed with eloquent
iujunctions to the young 70 get knowledge
and use il for The great purpose OF life.
The lecture was pronounced by all very in
teresting and highly instructive The audi
enee was tolerably large and highly respect
able, and fter few senseless boys had
Withdrawn, the Speaker held the house in
silent and satisfied attention. Our people
have become convinced that these lectures
are really ian institution" and all classes
are being profted and pleased by them.
The next lecture will be delivered by Rev.
F. W. Shelton OF Montpelier, on Wednesday
evening The 3Oth inst.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-01-01

WILD SPORTS IN THE FAR WEST. By
fre1erick Gerstaecker. Translated from
the der~Np. Boston, Crosby aud Nichols.
This is the T'cord of journey from Ger
many to New for. through the free States
to the Fer West on h'~,ing expeditions, and
homeward by the way of Kew Orleans. The
author te lis what he saw and suGered and
enjoyed, and tells it well and >,he book is
elegantly printed and illustrated. Itis just
the thing for holiday present to b,y. For
sale by BaIlou. LOveland q Co.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-01-01

The oldest son of one of the first settlers
OF Ryegate is still alive in the person Uf w.
Hyndman. When 25 years old William
sought the hand of Esibe Brock in marriage,
and found determined rival in young man
from Peacham, who was one of the strongest
and smartest men of that time. They both de-
termined to have the girl, aud not being able
to decide the matter amicably they agreed to
settle the question by a hsnd-to-hand fight.
The conflict took place according to agree
ment, and afler a long contest, during which
William often declared he would die rather
than yield, the Peacham man, who was the
strongest of the two, gave up, remarking that
he could whip him easily enough but he
would not stay whipped. After expressing
his admiration for the fortitude and persever-
ance of William in carrying out his fixed de-
termination, he gave up all claim to the girl
and parted with his rival by a hearty shake
of the hand. None rejoiced at the contest
more than Esible Brock, who proved prize
well worth the struggle. They were mar
ried by Mr.. Goodwllie, and are the parents
of six boys and fye girls. Mr.. Hyndman
still lives in Monroe, N. H., and has the
same straight. well built frame, but at the
age Of nearly 9S his step is more measured
than formerly.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-01-01

Brigader General Wistar compliments sew
eral officers aud men in his Command for their
bravery some time ago when fire occurred
at Yorktown. He mentions with special COM
mendation for bravery and faithiuness, Sergt.
J. w. Thomas, of the 9th Vermont, Company
f, Who with Sergeant of New York regi-
ment, was the last to leave the burning roof
Of the magazine.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-01-01

Sev.Ial non commissioned officers Of the
10Th Vermont have recently been examined
aud received commissions in Regiments of
Colored Troops; lst Sergeant Powell, Co. f..
Lieutenont Colonel lst Sergeant H. M.
Phelps, Of Williston. Co. d, lst Lieutenant /;
lst Sergeant Cheeny, Co. g, lst Lieutenant !;
Corporal Rice, Co. o. Captain.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-01-01

The report of Provost Marshal General
Fry embraces some facts not covered by that
of the Secretary Of War. He says that in
making up the quota for each district he took
into consideration the number of available
men, aud in the late draft called for one-ffth
of the first class Up to November IL, 49,
900 men had paid commutstion-beinga lit
tie more that one in ten Of those drafted-to
the amount of Sl0,7Ss,0O0. Col. Fry rec.
ommends the abolition of the commutaton
clause, or its limitation to Quakers and other
conscientious opposers of war.