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The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1865-10-04
Massachusetts Women Going ts
Washington Territory.

New York, Sept. 22.-Mrs. A. Mer-
Ger, of Washington territory, who has
procured the loan of the u s. steam
transport Continental for the purpose.
Government wishing to send her to the
Pacific, will sail from here on the 30th,
with 700 women from the surplus popu-
lstion of Massachusetts, who go to settle
in the above named Territory. Three
hundred of these women are orphan
daughters of dead soldiers. They are all
good, industrious women, and there is no
fear but they will secure good husbands
and happy homes in the territory. e
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1865-10-04
j. H. Anderson Dis
mantling Forts Around Wash
ington.


New YoRK, Sept. 22-The Herald's
special says: Among those pardoned
to-day was j. r. Anderson, of the Rich
mond Tredegar Iron Works. His case
was embarrassed by coming under three
special exceptions He is a graduate of
West Point, was q general In. the rebel
service and is worth over S20,0C0. In
consequence of Governor Pierpont's ear
nest recommendation, the President gave
the ease more than ordinary considera-
tion, and finally granted the pardon. Mr..
Anderson resigned his commission in the
U. s. Army ~ years ago, and was short
time in the rebel service at the com
mencement of the war. He is reported
to have lost 100000 by con6scation and
damage to property, aad over 81 ,0j0, 600
by worthless rebel securities. He de-
parted for home this evening happier if
not wiser man.
The consolidated command known as
the I'd New York Heavy Artillery, Maj.
o. +. Hurtze commanding, which was or
dered to be mustered out Of service some
time ago, is engaged in dismantling the
works which they have been occupying,
and probably will not get away before
the 9th inst. This iismantling of forts,
taken in connection with the mastering.
out ofof6cers of Gen. Haskin's staff, in
dicate the intention Of the military au-
thorities to soon abandon altogether the
defense of Washington south of the Po-
| tomac. -
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-01-20

Nh. BLAIRs MISSION TO RrcHMoND- -
The following special dispatch from Wash
ing,on appeared in the New York Tribune Of
Tuesday morning Mr. Greeley is at present
at the capital
" Francis P Blair, Sr, went on his second
mission Of peace to Richmond on Saturday.
Nis son, Montgomery Blair, did no, accom-
pany him. Passes from the confederate au-
thonties--civil and military delay in the re-
ceipt Of which,ai Grants headquarters. had in
dnced Mr.. Blair last week to return to Wash
ington) had been transmitted to him here.
and will enable him to continue bis journey
to Richmond without Interruption He is
doubtless in that city. It is known here that
Mr. Blair will propose scheme 10 the Davis
Government for paeifcation, resting funds-
mentally on the return Of the Rebellious
States to the Union. Whatever political and
moral advantages may be derived o US from
this tender of the olive branch, no hope is
entertained here that Mr.. Blair's mission will
have the success Of inidsting negotiations for
peace. The condition OF reunion will be
fatal to his or any o'her ENJOYS labors."
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-01-20

Beauregsrd telegraphs from Macon, Ga,
that Hood reports from Tupelo. Mss, anu
tn" Thomas was moving up the Tennessee
river on the 4th inst. with ak gunboats and
sixty transports towards Eastport
The Richmond Enquirer Of the 9Th says of
reconstracton and cunsuuctionsts No
man would be safe in Virginia who dared to
exhibit the least willingness TO reconstruct
even upon the m 81 favorable terms. the
people Of this State have taken Gen. Sn =
man at bis word end mean 10 fight it out
like men. They ought TO hang any man, be be
Congressman or Legislator, or common Coun-
Gilman, or private citizen. who exhibits the
first act tow rds submission or econstruc-
ton, and we believe they will do it,
The latest peace rumor is that Maj. Null
ford, the Union Commissioner of Exchanges,
hA- gone to the rebe, outpost on the james
river to eet and escort here a delegation Of
rebel congressman Gen. Singleton of III.
who has gone south, and VIII is represented
as cooperating with Mr.. Blair, is an uncom
promising peace democrat who opposed the
nomination Of Mcclellan at Chicago on the
ground that he had been engaged in the war.
BUTTER. The New York papers state that
butter is aecumulating in that city, there be-
ing no shipping demand TO keep down the
stock. be price, however. continues steady
at 36 TO As cents per pound.
Shermsu's soldiers while on the march
through Georgia learned how to rob bee hives
without the penalty Of stgiug The plan
was, TO rapidly approach hive, take it up
suddenly, and hoisting it upon the shoulder,
with the open end behind iun like thunder.
The bees hustle out, and fly back to the place
where the hive stood. The honey belongs 30
the boys who win it,
A correspondent of Western paper gives
the following rs the facts connected with the
alleged proposal to supersede Gen. Thomas
just before the late battles at Nashville,
Tennessee: ta...
"Grant ;elegrapbed Thomas that he was
rather slow III moving, and ordered him to
attack Hood. Thomas sent back reply TO
Grant. saying that he was not ready to move
and could no, move until his plans we're COM
pleted, and if Grant had any man that be
had more confidence in than himself, TO send
him at once TO relieve him, and be would take
a subordinate position. Grant replied, that
there was not general in the army that be
had more confidence in, and to go ahead and
do what he thought was best Grant said,
probably the distant view be had taken was
wrong, and thus the matter rested" t.
A British cavalry officer, who visited Get
tysburg, Pa, with Gen. Lee, and got ac-
quainted with the Dutch farmers, says in
Blackwood that ''when people want to speak
Of a native of Holland, they call him an
Amsterdam Dutchman out when they speak
Of one of the German race generally, they
Ia ava ont fha 4mSffr " .
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-01-20
BY E.P. WALTON

lNTBRksTING LETTER FRoM PREsIDEST
LIScoLN The Philadelphia Press says the
following letter from President Lincoln was
written by the President prior to his re-elec-
tion to Mrs Eliza p. Gurney, the widow Of
the late well known friend and philanthropist,
Joseph John Gurney, who was one Of the
weathiest bankers of London. Mrs. Curney
is an American lady, and since her husbands
death has resided at Burlington, N j.:
Ny Esteemed Friend: have not forgotten,
probably never shall forget. the very impress
sive occasion when yourself and friends visit
ed me on Sabbath forenoon two years ago
Nor had your kind letter, written nearly a
year later. ever been forgotten. In all it has
been your purpose to strengthen my reliance
in God. am much indebted to the good
Christian people Of the country for their con-
stant prayers aud olations. and to no one
OF them more than to yourself. The purposes
OF the Almighty are perfect and must prevail,
thou we e:ring morlals may fail to sccura-
tey perceive them in advance. We hoped
for 1sppy termination OF this terrible war,
long before this, but God knows best, and
has ruled otherwise. We shall yet acknowl-
edge His wisdom and our own errors therein;
meanwhile we must work earnestly in the
best lights He gives US, trusting that so
working still conduces to the ends He ordains.
Surely He intends some great good to follow
this mighty convulsion which no mortal could
make, and no mortal could stay.
Your people-tbe Friends-have mad, and
are having very great trials, on principles and
faith opposed to both war and oppresson.--
They can only practically oppose oppression
by war. In this hard dilemma, some have
chosen one horn and some the other.
For those appt aling 10 me on conscientious
grounds have done and shall do the best
could and can 10 my own conscience under
my oath TO the law. That you believe this,
doubt not, aud believing il, shall still re-
ceive for our country and myself your earnest
prayers to ouF Father in Heaven.
Your sincere friend, A. LINCOLN
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-01-20


The circular on the subject OF passports
o Canada, issued by the Treasury Depart
usnt' after reciting the original passport order
II Seward, lays down the folio wing rules
/. Passports are issued for one year, and
iced not be surrendered within that period
2. Citizens Of the United States, desirous
# visiting Canada, may take out their pass
ports either from the United States Consul
Ates, or from this Department
3. United States Consular Agen g are not
uthorized to issue passports; they may,
however, rise those of foreigners.
Travellers making transit through Cana
Ia from one American port to another Amer
can port, must procure passports.
Persons residing near the line who desire
cross and recross daily, in pursuit OF their
usual ayocations, are "trsvellers" in the con-
temptation of the order, and must provide
themselves with passports.
6. Females and minor children, travelling
,lone, are included in the order When,
however. hu band, wife, aud minor children
Favel together, single passport for the
whole will suffice For any other persons in
be party, separate passport will be re-
qared.
I. Should any person, native or foreign,
clAndestinely enter tho United States, in
decoration of the order, the fact should be
reported to the military authorities of the
district
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-01-20

At Silver City, Nevada, on election day,
the Union men nailed rebel flag upon the
sidewalk in front Of the polls, that every voter
might trample it under foot.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-01-20

The mail steamer Melville, from New York
for Hilton Head, foundered on the sth inst,
and nearly all on board, about sixty persons,
perished
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-01-20

Thanks to our friend for Montreal papers
again, though the news has been anticipated
by telegraph The case Of the raiders lags
very slowly. Slow but sure" will do ; but
slo0 and slippery seems to be the Canadian
fashion. There is a difference in the two
ways that will be marked one of these days
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-01-20

The town of Williahstown never does any
thing 4" by halves" and takes as mucL pride
in keeping her ministers well fed as in doing
her share in every benevolent and patriotic
purpose. Donations were recently given to
Rev. p. +. Barnard, Congregationslist, and
Rev. W. j. K'dder, Methodist, by which
each received upwards Of one hundred dol
lars in cash, besides other substantial ar
ticles.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-01-20

PRoNoTIoSs.-Among the promotions that
we have not seen noticed before in the State
Press are the following:
Lieut. Geo. E. Davis, 10Th VI voIs., to be
Captain.
Lieut. S. F. RiIborn, 5th VI. vols, to be
Captain.
Lieut.. Ktborn entered the service as a
private IN 60. Of his regiment.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-01-20

In the Senate, January 10, a bill repeating
the act authorizing recruiting in the rebel
States was introduced and referred.
In the House the constitutional amend
ment abolishing slavery was discussed.
Mr. Kasson Of Iowa advocated its passage
Fernando Wood Of New York oppressed
the amendment.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-01-20

By proclamation OF the Governor Of Ver-
mont the PAssumpsic bank will cease to ex-
ist on the 10th day Of February next. The
bank has been we'll managed and will redeem
its bills, but after the expiration Of its char
ter will not be required to redeem in Boston,
and so their bills will doubtless be at DIS
count. The public will be interested in know
ing the facts, that they may not be caught
with lot of these bills on hand after that
date, and be obliged to submit. to shave for
the benefit Of the brokers
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-01-20

FRONTIER CAVALRY. The following non =
commissioned officers have been appointed in
the ! 81 company Of cavalry
ld Sergeat, Carlos Il. Cheney I'd do. John
p. Eddy Sd do Alonzo f. Danforth 4th
10. John Lonergsn 9Th do. Charles Z. Da-
Wis 9th do. George P. White.
@. N Sergeant. Charles w. shedd
Oom Sergeant, o. A. Cross.
la Corporal, Hotia w. Farrar I'd do
Samuel A Hathem 81 do George b. Lem
wins ; 4th do. Geo. w. D. Blazo; 5th do.
Francis Howard 9Th, Peter La Cla- 7th
do. Roderick S. White Sth do. James B.
Sculy.
Buglers, lst, George R. Allen; I'd, Samuel
r. Waterman
lSaddier, George T.. Casavan.
Wagner. George w. Newcomb.
Farrters, lst, Alfred c. Crane %, Nelson
M. Harris.
The following non-commissioned officers
were appointed in the I'd company Of From
tier Cavalry:
LIST Sergeant, John s. Eaton I'd, Edward
L. Richmond Sd, Myrou d. Hill 4th, C.
w. Whitney ; 5th, Samuel B. French 9th,
Albert X. Condry.
Q. "a. Sergeant, Elisha May.
Com Sergeant, Ira o. Horen.
la Corporal, Michael Brennan I'd, Mills
o. Brown 3d. Martin A. Sparks 4th Ben
jam,n f. Taylor 9th, Aaron ID. Damon /;
6ths Dana Fifeld; 7th, Charles X. Rodgers
sth. Siias b. Bemis.
Fdrriers, Eben NJ. Wilson, Archibald 3.
Hunter.
Soldier. Harry +. Newton.
Wdgoner, Walter n. Booth.
BuqIers, Ira Merrill and Il. Il. Cote
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-01-20

A widow in Richmond, Va. writes to one
Of the papers in that city that while her in
come is bur $1,000, her taxes are 1880.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-01-20

TALKABoUr HARD TACK -" Hard .ack :"
or army biscuit, has risen, in ordinary Amer
lean parance, to the d guity Of an institution
that is to say, it is talked about, and has
oeen Joked over, 20 degree wh,ch would NIL
many Voiume lAe ms were ali the Hard
lAcSianA coHee'ed, feihaPs the b st un-
'poNen pun--one devised py no human brain,
'ut strangely moluea oy nature or chance-
once presented ltseIt TO me under TINS popular
name ior military bread. On breaking open
specimen OF the article, ionnd large IRON
and was need not saw. several degrees
harder even than the tack in which IL was i'm
bedded.
The tack in question il alwAys naoked In
square wooden boxes-.penerniIy hearing a
date. as we'll as the brand Of the maker or
baker: about which the f,llowino il told
"One day lot of boxes of peeulinrly hard
crackers arrived in the camp Of the Fifth Fx.
celsior. Several of the boys were wonderin,
at the meaning Of the brand upon the boxes
which was AS follows n. C. eOs
Various Interpretations were piyen. I'M, all
wore rejected. until one individnnl declared
il was Nil nlAin enough -oould,', be nisnn-
der.tood.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-01-20

Governor Yates Of Illinois, (Republican
unien) has been elected United States sena-
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-01-20

NoarHFIELD BANK.---Directors -Perley
BeIknap, Reuben Peck, Alvin Braley, Jno.
Lynde, l.. d Herrick.
Perley Belknap, President. Arthur Ropes,
Cashier.
A semi-annual dividend OF per cent was
declared at a meeting OF the Directors. Dec.
81. 1894.
The affairs OF this bank are now in very
fourishing condition.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-01-20
BkNJ. T. BvTLEa, Msj Gen.

sNhW tohht Jan. ~. r
The Worlds special w ashington dispatch
says the democratic politiciaa who has gone
on peace mission with the approval of the
President is Gen. Singleton, OF Illinois, He
preceded Mr.. Blair day or two, 1t is said
the rebel Congress adopted IN sscrst session
tho resolution 10 appoint peace commissioners
and they have been selected snd sent to Gen.
Graut's headquarters. Messrs. Orr Of South
Caroilna, Gliner OF Nvrth Carolina, and Al
exander H. Stephens Of Georgia, are Uf the
commission. II ia also said taat GRAFT has
telegraphed that Mr.. Stephens has solicited
pass through 20 Washington.
IL is known that Mr.. Blair goes to Rich
mond with the full knowledge and consent OF
the President, and 10 clothed With thu au-
thorty requisite to open negotiations with
jeff DAVIS, with a view 20 restore peace. and
tho rebel authorities will feel assured Of this
when he shows his credentials. HIS instrue-
tlous are embraced via . lst, Amnesty TO all,
20 matter What hey have been since the war
began I'd, the constitution as il 10 and the
Union as At sss. he South TO return with
all the rights aud privileges which II had be-
fore any Of the States seeded Sd, the total
abolition Of slavery. Upon this point the
PIesident will not retract one iota. He does
not expect immediate abolition. but be doe
hope that measures will DO taken " secuIu
iIs extlpqtlon within rsAsonsbls length OF
tirns
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-01-20

John + Henry, druggist has been appoint
ed postmaster at Waterbury, vice n. X .
Brown resigned. Mr.. Brown has been very
acceptable and popular postmaster, but his
change OF residence to Montpelier, rendered
necessary the appointment OF successor, and
no more capable and energetic young man
could have been selected than Mr.. Henry
10 this the people of Waterbury are fortunate.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-01-20

In the House, Smith of Kentucky and
Woodbridge advocated abolition and Cox
argued for the power, but denied expediency.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-01-20
W. d. MoGREeoR.


The steamer Arsgo from Port Royal the
9th has arrived. She brings news of great 4
Importance. 1t is TO the effect that many
counties in Georgia have just held elections
and declared in favor Of return to the
MON by overwhelming maj9ri.ies. Tho
people are arming to protecr themselves from
secessionists, and hitter conflict is immi-
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1865-01-21


Tho following bills wero introduced:
A bill to prohibit and punish the
traffic in gold and silver coin.
A bin to appoint an agent to facilitate
the settlement Of claims of deceased SOL
diers.
A bill making an appropriation for the
purchase Of BrtEe's picture of General
Robert f. Lee.
The Senate bill to provide for the
transcription Of certain records Of War
rem county was taken.up and passed.
The bill amendatory of the act provi.
ding for the purchase and distribution Of
cotton. cotton cards, and hand cards,
among the people Of tho Commonwealth,
was taken up on its passage, When 9
motion to 80 into secret session prevailed
and the doors were closed:
When the doors ro-opencd the House
adjourned.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1865-01-21
VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE
EXTRA SESSION.
SENATE.
FRIDAY, January 20, 1855.

FRIDAY, January 20, 1855.
Licutcnant-Go Governor Price called the
Senate to order ct IL o'clock n. PRAYER
by Rev. Dr. McCabe, Of the Episcopal
Church.
A communication from the President
Of the Board Of Public Works, enclosing
. response Of tho Board of Supervisors
Of Salt to q resolution of the Senate was
laid on the table.
A bill was presented by the Chairman
Of the Committee on Finance, author.
izing the Auditor Of Public Accounts to
settle and pay the accounts Of William
r. Richie, Public Printer.
A resolution, offered by Mr.. Collier, of
fetesshafE. against secret sessions, was
70 sessd down By vote Of yeas, L; nays,
4 blu to protect the currency Of the
Oon.ederscY against improper deprecia-
uqn va, on motion Of Nr. Corl,;ll tsL.n
hsm the calendar, when severn smen s,' :
me'sts were made 10 it, and Il was ~.
deFed to b engrosseA
The hour Of halC.past / O'clock h.v;n,
asTssed, the Senate resolved Itself into
Aosret sessiou. '' my
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1865-01-21

DERSONALS FROM THE NEW
Il YORK NEWS The NEW YORK NEWS of
the 10th. received THIS MORNING at the CON-
FEDERATE READlNG-ROOM, contains great
many PERSONALS for parties in The South. Par.
ties expecting PERSONALS from their friends IN
the North choull see this file. They can also see
flcm it if their PERSONALS in the Richmond pa
pers have been copied.
Tn. latest NORTHERN PAPERS received ever
day. ia 2l-lt.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1865-01-21
CONFEDERATE CONGRESS.
SENATE.
FRIDAY, January 90, 1SC

FRIDAY, January 90, 1868.
PRAYER BY the Rev. Dr.. Read, Of the
Presbyterian Church.
Mr.. Scmmes, from the Finance Com
mittee, reported bill extending the ju-
risdiction of the Tax Collector Of the
State Of Mississippi TO Eastern Louisi-
ana. Passed.
Mr.. Semmcs, from the same, reported
back, with amendments, House bill to
establish an Office Of deposit in conncx-
ion with the Treasury Department. The
amendments provide that there shall be
only one pay depository in each State,
and strike out the section exempting de-
posts from taxation. The amendments
were agreed to aud the bill passed.
Mr.. Sparrow, from the Military Com.
mittee, reported bill, which was passed,
suspending until the second Monday af
ter the meeting Of the next session Of
Congress that clause of the conscript
law which declares that the reserve
forces shall not perform military service
cut Of the State in which they reside.
Mr.. Sparrow, from the same, reported
adversely to the resolution relative to
taking census of all the plantations
and farms in the Confederate States.
The Senate then resumed the conside-
ration Of the substitute offered by the
Military Committee for House bill to
consolidate companies, battalions and
regiments, which, after debate and dis
cussion of several hours, was agreed to.
Mr.. Garland moved that the further
consideration Of the bill be postponed
till Monday next Pending this motion,
tho Senate, on motion, by Mr.. Henry,
adjourned.
Norn.-The senats's agreeing to this amendmcn:
must net b understood es passing the hill Tbs
1teuse consultation bill. as amended 10y this sub
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1865-01-21
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,

The House met at II o'clock. Prayer
by Rev. Mr.. Patterson, Of the Episcopal
Church.
Mr.. Logan, of North Carolina, offered
. resolution to allow agents Of the tax in
kind ratiOns in addition to pay and al
lowances. Referred to the Committee on
Ways and Means.
Mr.. J. n. Leach, Of North Carolina,
offered the following:
"Resolced, That the privilege Of the writ Of ha-
Seas covpxs 10 ono Of the great bulwarks Of Free
dom, and ought not to be suspended excep0n ex-
trecne cases, where the public safety imperatiyey
demands it: That the people Of the Confederacy
engaged in 9great struggle for Liberty, and no txi-
gency now exists requiring its suspension
Mr.. Leach asked the yeas and nays,
which were ordered, and resultedas fol-
lows:
0opton, Colyar. Oruikshank, Darden, Foster, Full
Ter. Garland. 0ilmer, Lamkin, J. N. Leach, ]. T.
Leach, Lester. Logan, Marshall. Miles. Murray,
o. %:i R:m..y; NJ Smith, W: E Smith, Turner and
NAYs.-Mesars. Akin, Baldwin, Batson, Baylor,
Blandford, Bradley, II. ". Bruce, Burnett, Chris
man. Clarke. Cluskey, Conrow, De Jarnette, Dupre,
Hanly, Hatcher, Herbert, Hilton, Holden, John-
ston. keehle, Lyon. Machen, Moore, Norton, Per-
kins, Read, Russell, Sexton, shcwmakc, Simpson,
eneaa, Staples, Triplett, villero, Wilkes and Mr..
Speakers.
So the resolution was lost; and, on
motion of Mr.. Russell, it was referred to
the Committee on the Judiciary.
On motion of Mr.. Staples, of Virginia,
the House adopted a resolution that the
Committee on Ways and Means be in
structed to report bill requiring the
receipt of four per cent. certificates in
payment Of taxes due in 1864, though
not rendered until subsequent to january
!, 1855.
The House passed, by vote of sixty
three yeas to sixteen nays, Senate bill
extending the time which allows the
President to transfer the State reserves
from one State to another, as the public
safety may demand it.
Pending the consideration Of the OK
smption bill, the House adjourned.