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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-01-08
DEATH OF HON. CHARLES DAVIS.

Died in Rockford, Illinois, Nov. 81, Hon.
Charles Davis. aged "a years-formerly Of
DanyiIle, Vt. Mr. Davis was a member Of
the bar of Caledonia County, and served with
honor in several public offices,--as Judge OF
Probate, States Attorney, ClerA and member
Of the House Of Representatives. For time
also he filled the editorial chair successfully,
both at st. Johnsbury, VI, and Brooklyn,
New York
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-01-08

The DAVIS PLANTATION AND NRGRoEs.--
just below Vicksburgh is the plantation of
jeff Davis, just beside that Of his brother,
Joe Davis. Before the war these we're among
the finest of the plantations on the river ;
but they have met the fate allotted to other
secession property. When Farragut's fleet
came up the river. on the occasion of the first
siege Of Vicksburg a landing was made at
this point. The sailors from the fleet were
allowed on shore, and despoied the planta-
tons of most of their beauty. Everything
OF value was either carried away or DESTROY
ed, and the plantations presented the appear
ance of having suffered a deluee and tornado
at the same time. With that foresight which
is one Of his characteristics, Mr. Davis had
removed his negroes to plantation near Ed
wards Station, about half way between Jack
son and Vicksburg. Here they we're oonsid-
cred safe, and would have been 80 had none
of our troops passed in that direction. The
progress Of events in the siege of Vicksburg
sent Gen Grant in the vicinity of Edwards
Station, to take up his position in rear of the
town that the rebels believed impregnable.-
JEFF Davis negroes were made tree. and pas
sed forever from the control Of that arch.rsb-
ell. The man who stands foremost in re-
bellion for the protection of slavery has lost
by the event of the war the very property he
wished to render more secure. Not only ne,
but thousands Of his fellow-rebels, have sim
ilary suffered.
The loss of his slaves is not ALL The com
missioners in charge Of the contfabands on
the Mississippi have taken possession of the
Davises plantations, and are about establish
ing eontraband camp. The abandoned and
runaway negroes are to be gathered there pre-
viou. to distribution, and the plantations are
to be cultivated by their labor. The river
mere forms sseat bend inelosing both the
plantations on a peninsula whose neck Is less
than half mile across. Forlhcations will
be thrown up across this neck, and the place
will be securelytgarri ,oned by negro troops.
Guerrillas will not find il to their interest to
pay visit, especially as it is the design to,
establish there a station for gunbuat, to Gov
er our troops in case of an emergency. The
whole property on the peninsula will be con-
hscated, unless some astute lawyer can be
found who will prove to the satisfaction of
court of claims that jeff Davis is not dslVy-
al. The fate of these estates is a good in
stance of the results of the war.
Letter from Memphis.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-01-08

Col, Thomas has started to rejoin his regi-
ment. His health, we are gratifed to learn,
is entirely restored. The Colonel has done
yeoman's service throughout the State in pro-
noting enlistments since his return. His
earnest and effective war speeches did great
work
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-01-08

IRE RonBBRY OF THE Treasury ny
CoRNwALb.-Some of the statements in the
New York papers about the robbery of treas.
ury notes by Cornwall are extravaeant. One
paper states that the amount Of money taken
oy MIN VIII amount to over one hundred thou
sand. We learn to-oay that il will not ex-
ceed forty thousand, nearly all of which was
promptly restored by Cornwall, who had it in
his trunk at his house. Upon Cornwalrs
quit being made certain, he was invited into
room where there were four officers of the
treasury, one of whom, MIR. Chittenden, the
Register, plainly told him what had been dis
covered, and advized him to state the whole
truth. For some minutes Cornwall was so
overcome that he could not speak Finally,
without denying the charge, he consented to
go to his house with the Register and Solic-
itor, and give them all the satisfaction in his
power. Instead of expressing desire to see
his wife, as one published account states. IN
on arriving at his house he purposely avoided
her and went TO an upper room and opened
trunk and, turning to the gentlemen who
accompanied him, said There is the total
amount OF all have taken from the Treasury,
and little over Of my own honest earnings"
The property thus pointed out was mostly in
hve-twenties, which Cornwall has procured
fiom time to time at several banks with the
stolen Treasury notes. The party carefully
packed up the discovered property, and with
Cornwall returned to the Treasury building
He has been in custody ever since The state
ment that he has been guilty ofextavagancies
in his house and towards his family has pro-
ven entirely false by tee Investigation. His
mode of living has been studiously the reverse
ofextravagance The officers Of the Treasury
are satisfied that bis family have been ignorant
Of this unfortunate transaction. Cornwall will
be duly examined and tried in the civil courts
of the District - Washington Republican
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-01-08
FROM NORTH OAROLLNA.

The North Carolina Times heartily en-
dorses President Lincoln's recent proclama-
ton, and advises the people of the state to
accept il.
The Raleigh Standard and the Raleigh
Progress are very severe in their criticisms
Of jeff. Davis message. They publish Pres
ident Lincoln's message and proclamation
with favorable comments
The North Carolina Times says thai the
British schooner 9. D. Bigelow, which was
captured by the United States transport Full
ton and then abandoned, made her way into
Swansboro near Wilmington, unloaded her
salt and was about to run the blockade in
ballast, when she was caught and burnt by
one of the U. S. Steamers.
The Times also says that five dollar gold
piece was sold at auction for $3.50 in confed-
crate notes, at Danvlle, few days since.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-01-08

Rumor says that Queen Victoria thinks of
drying her tears and marrying Sootchmau.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-01-08

QUANTRELL DEFEATED IN THE CHEROKEE
CoUETRY.--Advices from Leavcnworth, Kan
sas, say that fight occurred on the 18th ult.
near Fort Gibson, in the Cherokee country,
between one thousand rebels under Quantrell
and Col. Philips of the Indian brigade. The
fight lasted several hours and resulted in the
complete defeat of the rebels, who scattered
in all directions, leaving so killed and wound
ed upon the field. Our loss was small
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-03-07

The Republicans of Franklin county, at a
recent convention held to appoint delegates to
the Union" State Convention, unanimously
adopted the following resolution:
Resolved, That while we are in favor Of extend
ing to every one the greatest liberty Of differing
with and the Administration on questions OF
national policy, yet we are as much as ever op-
posed 10 the dangerous doctrine of the right of
secession, and will. during the coming campaign,
as well as at other times. oppose the enemies of
our country wherever found.
If this is an honest expression of sentiment,
the Administration party of Franklin county has
displayed more wisdom and regard for constitu-
tional liberty than has yet appeared from their
political associates elsewhere All the Democ-
racy ask is the liberty Of differing, and expressing
that difference of opinion, "on questions OF
national policy" and n free and pure ballot box
to record that verdict and give il vitality under
the provisions of the Constitution. The Democ-
tional government, pure and free, securing 10
every citizen those personal rights which the
Constitution guarantees, aud the only question
that shonId be az issue il the best way TO main.
tain and perpetuate civil and religious liberty
With the Administration party Of franklin coun.
ty. the Democracy stand ready to "oppose the
enemies of our country wherever found" If the
coming political campaign is conducted in the
spirit Of the resolution we have quoted it will bs
dvested Of all bitterness and the only effort. SC
far as the Democracy is concerned, will be te
demonstrate the best policy to relieve the coun
Of the nation upon an enduring basis. lie
there be full aud free discussion Of the inn
portant issues and questions now before the ma
ton and fair expression at the ballot box. ther
there will he but little, If any. doubt, that th'
Ship Of State will safely weather the storm which
now threatens 70 engulph her
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-03-07

The great GEoReg WASHINGTON, whose birth
day has just been celebrated thfonehout the
country with un=onted enthusiasm spoke as fol
lows in bis farewell address:
Towards the preservation of yosr Govern
ment. and the permanency Of your present happy
state. Il is requisite. not only that you speedily
d:scounienance Irregular opposition to It's ac-
knowleged authority, but also that you resist
with care the spirit Of innovation upon its princ
pies however specions the pretexts One method
Of assault may be 70 effect in the forms Of the
Constitution, alterations which impair the energy
Of the system and thus 70 undermine what can
not be directly overthrown."
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-03-07

trovert them, certainly their course now 10 adj
vocatins different policy only shows tlss they
are false to their deliberately expressed convic-
tions of right and duty. Aud with what grace
do charges OF 'disloyaIty" come from such
n sonrce7''
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-03-07

IT ? Advertisements must be handed in by Sunday to
secure insertion in the weekly.
Advertisements published in both the Daily and the
weskIy szSrEL viii be charged the fail Daily rates,
with one-halfthe Weekly rates added II
An souncng deaths withfuneralnotice attached, 81;
without notice, free. a y
Marriage Notices so cents.
Notices Of Festivals Pcncs and Excursions gottenup
by individuals associations ychurches at thereg
uar rpices-
= Advertisements loaded and placed underline head Of
Special Nstices, fifteen lines over, will be chaged
double the usual rates
Yearly advertisers to pay quarterly.
Announcing candidates for Offices Of every description
to be charged the Of 81 so for each in the
Dav and g In the Daily and Weekly, the same to be,
IN all cases, paid in advance
Legal at the expense of the at
tprneys ordering and not
ings but colecable al usual time Publishers nos
accountable for the accuracy Olegal be-
yOnd the amount charged for their publication.
ELDER, HARKNESS BINGHAM,
PrOprietors Indiana State Sentinel
]. NJ. TILFORD,
President Indianapolis Journal Company
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-03-07

ca The editor Of the Lafayette Journal is a
bigger ass than there ought to be. He should
be cut up into half dozen medium-sized asses.
i Louisville Journal.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-03-07

H-"Say. Pomp, where you get dat new hatf"
Why. at de shop. Of course" What is dc price
ob such an article as dat 2" .s don't know mig
ger The shopkeepsr ,casn't dar."
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-03-07

ex- The New York Tribune is, opposed 70
the nomination Of Lincoln for the Presidency.
So is the New York Post, one Of the sblest Of
the Republican journals.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-03-07
New York Democratic state Conven-


met in Albany on "Wednesday last Hon. AMAsA
j. PARKER was chosen President. The commit
tee appointed for that purpose reported the fol-
lowing names as delegates to the National Con-
vention.
Delegates at Large-Horatio Seymour. One
dia Dean Richmond, Genesee; Isaac Butts, Mon
roe; Augustus Belmont. New York.
Alteinates-Alonzo G. Paige, Schenectady;
Philip W Engs, New York; Josiah T. Miller,
Seneca; Geo. Beech. Greene.
DISTRICT DELEGATES
lst District-Jacob Patt CARL, Abraham G.
Thompson
2d-John G Schumaker, Benz. Prince.
3d--Saml, ID. Morris, Thos III Farron.
4th--Daniel f Delevan. Henry McMahon.
5th-Oswald Ottendorfer. Ignatius Flynn.
6th-Jobn Kelly. Henry Hilton
7th-Mchael Connolly. Luke f. Cozans
Sth--John McKeIn, Gideon j Tucker.
9th-Samuel Tilden, Thomas McSpedon
l0th-Abraham b. Conger, William Radford.
llth-Eugene A. Brewster, Geo Bennett.
l2th-Robert A. Andrews, William Chamber.
lain
I3th-Manly B Mattice, Jacob Hardenburg.
l4th-Amassa J Parker, N. p. Hinman.
l5th-James s Thayer, Emerson Z. Davis.
l6th-Jesse Gay. Augustus @. Hand.
l7th-William j. AverIl, Darius W. Law
renee
ISth-Livngston Spraker, David t. Lamb.
l9th-Alfred Clark Sherwood s Merritt.
20th-William Skinner, Levi H. Brown.
2lst-J. Thomas Spriggs. Asa s. Sherman.
22i-Sidncy T. Fairchild, Willard Johnson
23d Frederick HYDE, John A. Green, Jr.
2fth-William @. Beardsley, Edwin M. An
derson.
25th-Benjamin f. Angel, Henry o. Cheese
bro.
26th-John J. Taylor Duncan s. Magee
27th-Marshall E. Champlain, Luman A.
Ward.
2sth-Sanford E. Church, William @. Rowley.
29th-Washington Hunt. Linus w. Thayer.
30th-John Ganson, A. p. Laning.
3lst-John @ Deveresux. Hiram O. Miner.
The following resolution was adopted:
Resolped. That the delegation to the Demo
cratic National Convention. to be appointed, Is
hereby instructed to enter that Convention as a
unit, and act and vote as unit, in accordance
with the will of majority of the members
thereof And In case any of its members shall
be appointed delegate by any other organization
and shall not forthwith, in writing, decline such
appointment. his seat shall be regarded as vacant
and the delegation shall proceed 70 fill the same
as it is hereby also empowered 70 supply all
vacancies by death. absence. resignation or other
wise
The Albany Argus of Friday says:
"No new platform was adopted The declara.
ton of principles put forth in September last had
been universally accepted by the party, and wa:
unassailable by its enemies. No question ha.
arisen since which called for any further decl-ra
ton Of principles. After years of struggle. in
which the most patriotic sacrifices for the countr,
had ennobled heroic. devotion to the Constitu-
tion, the position of the party was visible to all
There still stands the Democracy of New Yorl
with the noble and patriotic Gov. Seymour at il
head"
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-03-07
WEEKLY STATE SENTINEL
PAINTED AxD PuBLIszEDEvEEr MONDAY AT THE
NEW SENTINEL OFFICE.
NO. IL and Is SOUTH MERIDIAN STREET.
(coRxER srEEET.l ~
ELDER, HARDNESS & BINGHAM,
TERMS OF WEEKLY SENTINEL:

One copy one year. so
Ten copies and the maker of the club.. Is 90
Twenty copies and the maker Of the cl1b Is 90
Additions be made to Clubs any time atthe above
rates The namesw be printed each paper without
extra charge.
NJ MOskr may be sent at our risk by Express, pre-
paid, in Registered Letters by Mail; otherwise viii
be reslonsible for any loss that may occur.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-03-07
rHEDAnYsENr1NE1

Will be sent BY mail express TO subscribersat any
point for sixty cents month, dollars year
All subscriptions invariably I'm advance. Address
ELDER HARKNESS, y BINGHAM
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-03-07

ly adopted by the conservative men of Connect
cut:
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-02-29
From Cincinnati.

CINCINNATI. February 27.-The Gazette's Tun-
mel Hill dispatch of the 18th says that on Thurs
day night our troops fell back to Tunnel Hill
which place they hold.
The reconnois iuce has been entirely successful
developing the fact that the enemy is in force al
Dalton
Clabornes Division, which has been dispatch.
ed to reinforce Polk. was recalled and got back
in time to participate in the fight
This was one important result accomplished.
Our entire loss is 800 The rebels suffered
more severely.
A Commercials Huntsville, Ala, dispatch
say that the reliable information shows thai
Longstreet is falling back to Atlanta. A part oil
his force is supposed TO have reached there OF
the 25th. large portion of his force is with
out shoes, many nearly naked.
Wheeler has been relieved from the command
of the rebel cavalry by Breckenridge an1 Buck
ner, who are preparing for raid into Kentucky
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-02-29

STATE OF INDIANA, MARION COUNTY, Ss:--In the
- Maion Circuit Court OF Marion county, In the
State Of Indiana. March Term A. ID. 1s8t.--George W
Burrows Edward swartzs, David w. Henry, Milton
Wevllen Edward Davis.
Be Il known that ON this 7th day ofFebruary, IN the
year 1861 the above named plaintiff by his attorney filed
IN the Office OF the Clerk OF Marion Circuit Court his
plant against said defendants the above entitled cause
together with an affidavit of competent person.
that said defendant, David w. Henry, l. resident
ofthe State of Indiana.
Said defendant IT, therefore hereby notified ofhe filing
pepdency said complaint against him, and that
less he appear and demur thereto
OF said cause on the second day OF the OF said
Court 10 be begun and held az the Court in the
city OF indianapolis on the third Monday In March
said complaint, and the aud things therein
tanned aud alleged will be heard aud determined IN hi
absence. WILLIAM WALLACE, Clerk.
RI wALroIE, Attorney for Plaintiff.
fehe-waw
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-02-29

stTATE OF INDIANA, MARION COUNTY, SSH the
- Common Pleas Court or Marion County. in the
State Of Indiana June fern. A. ID. ISs4.-kichard J.
C. cooking W. Josephine VI Booking.
Be II known That on this 4th day Of February the
year 1885,, the above named plaintiff by h attorney.
He'd I'm the Office Of the Clerk Of the Common Plea Court
OF Marion County his complaint against said defendant
in the above entitled cause, together with an affidavit
OF competent person, that said defendant, Is not
a resident Of the State Of Indiana.
Said defendant is therefore, hereby notified Of tho ding
and tendency Of said complaint against her. and unless
she appear and demUr thereto the calling
said cause the second ohe ofsaid Court
to be begun and held at the In the city OF
indianapolis, on the first Monday In June next, said
complaint and the matters and things therein contained
and alleged WILDE heard and determined IN her absence
WIN. WALLACE. Clerk.
fet8-w3w
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-02-29
LEGAL.

s,tTATE OF INDIANA, MARION COUNTY, Ss-In the
> Court Of Common leas OF Marion County, in the
State of Indiana, June Term, A. ID. 1864. For dis
frbuiion OF monel liz knoch chs esiafe-Jesse Pugh
Guardian sof Charlotte Pugh and Others, Martin
Pugh and-otherS
BE il known that this 22d day OF February in the year
1854, the above named plaintiff by has attorneys filed in
the Office OF the Clerk OF the Court OF Common Pleas OF
Marion countyhs complaint aiist sid defendants the
above entitled cause together with affidavit of
petent person, that said defendant, Martin PuRh is
not arrsident Of the State Of Indiana.
SaddeendantS therefore, herebynotifed OF the filing
and pendency of said complaint against him, and that
unless he appear and demur thereto, at the
calling OF said the secondary Of the term
said Court be begun and held the Courthouse In
the city OF Indianapolis, the first MONDAY In June
next said complaint and the and things there
in contained and alleged will be heard and runed in
his absence. WILLIAM WALLACE, Clerk.
& waLPoLE. Attorney for Plaintiff
Ieb2Q- w3w
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-02-29
TELEcRAPHIc.
THE FlGHTIN FLORIDA.
DEFEAT OF GE.s.. SHER.u.f.s'
THIRTEEN HUNDRED KILLED & WOUNDED
The Reconnaissance TO Dalton.
The Enemy Found to be in Force.
Longsfreef Falling Back to
Atlanta.
Defeat Of Gen. smiths Cavalry
i'm Mississippi.
The Fight In FIorida-Defeat of Gen.

Seymour.
Nkw York. February 27.-The Times says
the steamer Fulton. from Port Royal on We'd
nesday last arrived here at late hour last night,
bringing information of a sad reverse 10 our ex-
petition under Gen. Seymour in Florida. We
are unable to give details, because after the Full
ton had put into the bay she was boarded by the
Provost Marshal and Quartermaster, with orders
from Gen. Gilmore to deprive the passengers of
all private letters in their possession. To pas
senger by the Fulton we are indebted for the fol-
lowing main facts of the battle:
On the afternoon of the Doth our troops under
Gen. Seymour met the enemy, $4,000 strong, 10
miles beyond Sanderson, on the line of the
jacksonville and Tallahassee Railroad. The
battle was desperately fought during three hours.
and at sunset our forces, overpowered by num-
bers, retreated to Sanderson, taking with them
greater part Of the wounded.
The 9TH New York, 42d Massachusetts, 18th
and l50th New York and 9th United States were
engaged.
Col FREELY. 9Th U s.. was left dead on the
field.
Col Reed. Hungarian officer. was MORALLY
wounded.
All the officers of Hamilton's battery were
wounded.
Capt. Hamilton, wounded in the arm and 1t
Myrick. wounded in the foot, are mt Gen. Gil
more's Headquarters, at Hilton Head.
Col. Guy, of the 4th Massachusetts,. had three
horses shot under him. but escaped without in
jury.
The Cosmopolitan arrived at Beaufort on
Monday evening with 240 of the wounded Col.
Reed was among them, and was living when the
Fulton left on Wednesday.
The enemy's loss has not yet been sscer-
tanned.
The enemy captured D guns
1t is supposed that the troops were from Gen.
Bragg's army.
| Gen. Hardee himself was on the field, having
come to Florida on visit to his family and also
to form a second marriage.
Our loss is variously estimated at from 500 to
300.
Seventy-eight rebel prisoners were brought by
| the Fulton
We understand that the Purser Of the Fulton
has a list OF the killed and wounded which he
will show but will not allow it to be copied.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-02-29

UNITED STATES INTERNAL REVENUE
Annual Taxes for 1864.

THE attention Of taxpayers is hereby called TO the
provisions of the United States Excise Law relative
10 the assessment of annual taxes.
ny the sixth section Of the act of July j. 1852, IL Is
made he duty of all persons, partnerships, firms
Citations, corporatiors, made liable to any annual
duty, license, Ecfore the ffsf Monday OF
My an each year, tn MAKE a list return the As
sstan Assessor OF the District where located Of the
of annual iacome the articles objects charged
with cti AK aud the business occupation liable
to pay any license.
Every person who shall fail 20 make such return by
the day specified will be able be assessed by the As
according the best Information which he
obtain; aud in such the Assessor required add
fifty per centum of the Of such list.
Every person Who shall deliver TO Assessor any
false raudu Mt list statement, with ineLt to evade
the valuation enumeration rquredby law, is subject
to fine OF five hundred dollars; AID IN such the
list will be made by the Assistant
or. aud from the valuation and enumeration made
there can be no appeal
Payment Of the annual taxes. except those for
licenses, will lot be demanded until the SC day OF
June.
The appropr ate blanks which 10 make return and
all necessary information will be furnished by John B.
sumph Assistant for the First Division, 10
whom the returns shou he delv, red before the
first Monday in May, his Office, IA New Tabott's
Block, the Post Office.
VIZ. BRADSHAW,
II. y. Assessor, 9Th District
Indianapolis, Feb. "a. 1854. Ieb24 d&wIm