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The Howard union. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1865-1866, 1865-11-16
M E S S A G. E
GOV. T. G. FLETCHER
DELIVERED TO THE MISSOURI LEG
IsLATURE, NOVEMBER Sd, 1865

Senator's and Representatives.:
Since yonr adjournment in February
last, the mightiest Of events have transpired
in III ccNptry.
TneonsSiiclion made in my first commu.
ficS,ito3iii ,t3i'f 10 you, that the ensuing spring.
time would bring the final blow to the
great rebellion was verified, and the con-
flict was brought TO close in manner
emitting the men who won the victories of
the Union TO the lasting gratitude of the
Nation. The Supremacy of the National
authority has been triumphantly usser-
ted, and its p.rmanence definitely aud in
dubitaOly assured.
The joyous ringing of bells in celebration
of the grand conSummation was suddenly
changed to the tolling knel for the loss oI
our President, the good and the true, whose
most foul murder constitutes the last chap.
ter in the record of the Shareholders war
and will furnish to the people of all the
future the most conclusive evidence of the
diabolical purposes of those who aimed tht
deadly blow at the life Of liberty, ant
drenched the whole land in blood, in tht
hope of dedicating it for ever to human
slavery.
Fortunately for the Nation, the law
made successor 10 Abraham Lincoln, il
the person of one who has, by life-lon!
struggle with the aristocratic and domineer
ing spirit of the Southern STAKEHOLDER
learned TO rely upon the virtue, intelligence
and power of the masses OF the people, ant
been made alive 10 the genuine philanthrop,
which seeks to widen the liberty and ele
vate the condition of every humal
being,
We have great reason for thankrulness t
the Giver of all blessings, that in our owl
State the alarms of war were hushed in tn
stiffness Of peace SO profound that W
have only been able 10 realize it by III
evidences CT a returning prosperity seel
and felt o. every hand.
You have reassembled under circum
stances calculated 10 inspire high hopes i
the breas, Of every true citizen, and whic
call for the earnest efforts of patriotism ant
craftsmanship towards securing TO our Stat
that greatness which mere partisan vie,
fails TO comprehend.
Your present action will probably olfec
some of the great interests Of the State ia
iuto the future, and must augment or d
minish in a large degree the prosperit
which is just now opening up TO lis in ou
: newborn day of liberty and prcgres
Coming, as you do, Immediately from til
) people, with whom you have mingled sire
your adjournment, you are well prepared
reflect their intelligent views, and carry OF
their honest purposes.
l shall, as briefly as possible, avail IN,
self of the Constitutional privilege of givir
you such Information relative TO the col
dilion OF the State Government, as will,
my opinion, aid your labors and of recon
Q mending to your consideration such mea
e ures as deem necessary and eXpedient.
The Howard union. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1865-1866, 1865-11-16
FINANCES.

The most important of thess relates 10
the subject of cur finances. The State
Treasurer reports the total receipts into The
Treasury for the fiscal year ending Sep
tember 30lh, 1865, at $2,463,9O9 O3 and
total expenditures at,$l 1854 66l II, leav-
ing balance in the Treasury of $609,24
26, of which balance $lO5,535 2S is in
currency and $503,7ll SO in Union Mill
tary Bonds and other issues of the State.
The total bonded debt Of the State, excu.
sye of bonds loaned the several railroads,
is $6O2, 600, Of which amount $4,000 ma.
tured in 1862 and 1868. For these ma.
tured bonds have, in pursuance of the act
of January 2, 1864, exchanged new bonds
having twenty years TO run, 10 the amount
of $260,000. The bonds thus taken up
have been delivered 10 the Auditor 10 be
Cancelled.
In pursuance of the act of February l5'
1864, | have made settlements with the fol-
lowing named banks: Bank of st, Louis,
Exchange Bank, Farmers Bank, Western
Bank, Mechanics Bank, Merchan S Bank;
and the State Bank. | found the aggregate
of bonds due the State by these banks TO be
$l8l ,46l 63, including interest, and that
they had advanced Coy. Gamble, inclusive
of interest TO settlement, the aggregate sum
of 1921 500 so, and have paid into the
State Treasury $ll79lo 81 in money and
copons of bonds held by them under their
charter. The bonds are in course Of prep
uration for the balance due by the State 10
these and other banks which hold Governor
CANDLES checks for portions Of that loan.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-03-17
ADVICE TO LADIES
Married or Single.

Married or Single.
MADAME MAURICEA
Female Physician and AecouohetT, Oifc Of
DR.. A. Nj MAURlCEAU,
Professor Of Diseases Of Women, author Of The
Married Woman Private Medical Companion,
Can be consulted either in person by letter, with
ha, unreservcd confidence that lady place only in
one Of her own sex, who thoroughly understands the
dslioate aud peculiar nature Of her complaints.
Ladies Who require safe and eerta remedy for re-
moving obstrucdons irregularities Of nature from
whatever cause can rely upon her celebrated and infAl
Hble
FRENCH FEMALE MONTHLY PILLS.
No price 81 box will the monthly regular
ity in brty-eight hours of short standing but obs-
nate Of long standing require No which are
four degrees stronger h'n No l. price S. and can new
er fail are safe and healthy. The
FRENCH FEMALE MONTHLY PILLS,
Are prepared under the personal supeFn,endeuee of
Dr. A NJ. Msuriceau. and contain no mineral, oaomel
or mercury any Of their various firms and disguises
but are composed upon the scientific principles
aud purely from valuable and costly extracts pro-
ducug most wonderful effects upon the mensrua fnnc-
tious in all restoring the monthly periods, from
whsever the regulsTy suppression may arise
while time they not ting being &C
sugar coated that he delicate lady take them
vvtthout the least MI
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-03-17
SECRETARY MoCULLOCHS SPEECH
WHAT HE WILL ATTEMPT TO DO.

w NAchlFOloNt nhatSh
To an assemblage of the principal officers
OF the Treasury Department Secretary Nc
Culloch this morning made an address, IN
which he said
II have confidence in our national resource
es and in the steady, unwsvering determine
tion Of the loyal people of this country, ir-
respective Of party, to preserve the Union
and maintain the public credit.
| have confidence that the people will
cheerfully furnish the money required TO bring
the war TO a successful conclusion, and that
they will be able to bear any burdens that
have been or may be created in the great con-
test which the Government is waging for its
own preservation"
my chief aim will OF course be to pro-
vide means to discharge the claims upon the
treasury at the earliest day practicable, and
to institute measures TO bring the business
OF the country gradually back to specie
basis, departure from which, although for
the time being necessity, is no less dsmsg-
ing and demoralizing to the people than ex-
pensiye to the Government"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-03-17

The New Borne IN. C.) Times of February
2sth says 1T is with feelings of regret that
we announce this morning, the resignation OF
our friend Maj. N. P. Bowman, Psyms,e
Ill health is the cause. Our esteemed friend
had a very severe attack Of the yellow fever
last fall, and like most of those who partial
ly recovered, has not seen good health since.
During his stay among us he has secured the
respect and esteem of all with whom he has
had occasion to meet, by his promptness OF
habits, and amiable disposition. We wish
him prosperity and happiness with his family,
among the hills and wales Of his own
green mountain home.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-03-17

RATIoNs FURNISHED IN REBEL PRISONS
At the close Of the Special Session, the
Speaker exhibited to the members specimen
Of the Rstions" allowed to the Union
prisoners at DAnviIe, Va. ltwa' obtained by
Charles d. Currie OF swan.on Falls, mem
Der of Co. Z, 10th regiment. who was taken
prisoner at the battle OF Monocaey, July 8
1854, ard paroled Feb. %, 1865. 1t con-
sisted Of only one piece of coarse corn mea
bread, about four inches long, two and hal
wide and one and three fourths inches thick
1t is now placed on exhibition in the Stat,
and specimen of the fruits of this unhol |,
rebellion.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-03-17

The New TAX BILL The following are
some Of the most important features of the
new tax bill which passed in Congress at the
close Of last week;
" The income tox ia az follows: On all in
comes exceeding six hundred dollars, five per
cent. is levied and collected on all incomes
over five thousand dollars, ten per cent. is
levied incomes from the purchase and sale
of real estate within the the year 10 added,
and deducted where there is a loss.
The tax on cigars, originally named at six
ty cents per pound, was finally fixed at a
specific tax Of ten dollars per thousand, with
out regard to quality or price.
Oh all tobacco manufactured from the leaf.
forty cents per pound is the rate agreed on.
Smoking tobacco is fixed at thirty-fve cents
per pound and on tobacco manufactured
from stems, &C.. thirty-fve cents per pound.
On and after July, 1866, there is to be
levied and collected a tax Of ten per cent. on
all state bank circulation, and from the first
of next May savings banks are to be taxed
at the rate of one-half of one per cent. on
their deposits.
On petroleum the tax named by the ways
and means committee was six cents per gallon
but il became law at the rate of one dollar
per barrel, with no drawback allowed when
exported.
On the ninety-fourth section Of the old in
ternal revenue law, an increased tax of TWEEN
ty per cent is levied on every article in tbs
long schedule of manufactures therein named. ,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-03-17
lla.ebman & STATE 5Ourna,.
by R.P. WALTON
MONTPELIER. MARCH II. 1865.
QUOTAS.


Below we give an entire list Of the towns
in this State, where the quotas under the last
call Of the President remain untitled, with
the number shown to be charged to each, in
the Adjutsnt and Inspector Generals Office,
at The close Of business yesterday;
Addison CouHty-Btistol /, Lincoln /.
Bennington Co.-Glastenbury l, Peru !
sesrsburgh /, Stamford 5. Rutland Co.
Castleton l.. Mount Holly IL, Pittsford 2,
West Haven 2. Washington Co.-Barre 2,
Du1bury 8, Middlesex l, Warren |. VIVID
ham Co.-Dover /, Grafton |, Jamaica 3,
Londonderry 8, Somerset l, Stratton l.
Windsor Oo.-Chester 2, Hartford 2. Ludlow
|, Norwich |, Plymouth 2, Pomfret 8, Read
ing 2, Royalton 1, Sharon l, Weston S,
Woodstock 2. Orange Oo.-ChelseA /,
Thetford 2. Caledonia Oo.-Barnet 5, Gro
ton S, Hardwick 2, Kirby l, Peacham 8, Shelf
field 8, St. Johnsbury 6. Walden IL, Water
ford 3, wheeoek I. Chitenden Co.-Chsr-
lotte 2, Colchester .. Essex |, Milton Is,
Underhill s, Westford /. Esses Co.
Bloomfield 4, concord 3, GuildhaIl l. Lemine-
ton l, Lunenburgh 2, Maidstone 2. Frank
lin Oo.-Bakersfeld 10, Berkshire l, Enos-
burgh o. Fairfax 5. Fletcher 8, Georgia 9,
Montgomery 4. Rchford 6. Grand Isle Co.
Al5urgh 8, Grand Isle 2, Isle La Mott /,
North Hero 8, South Hero 8. Ldmoille Co.
Cambridge o. Orleans Co.-Craftsbury 2,
Glover /, Morgan 2, Newport 8, West6eld 4.
Total number OF men due from deficient
towns. 256.
We learn that quite number of recruits
have been enlisted, to apply upon the above
deficiencies. who have not yet been mustered
The draft in this State has been ordered by
the War Department to commence Wednes-
day, the 18th day of March, inst.
Recruiting will continue, as provided by
Gen. Order No. 7, and superintend0nts OF
recruiting will continue TO report at the Offices
of the several Provost Marshals, with their
recruits during next week, on the days speci-
fed in that order
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-03-17
HEADQUARTERS Amy OF PoroMAo, I
March o.

Mhrch y.
Quiet continues in this Department and is
likely TO do so for some time, so far as move
ments are concerned, as the roads are in a
very bad condition, owing to the recent heavy
rains. The troops are being Drilled daily,
and new army clothing, &c, Issued, prepsra-
tory 10 the coming campaign. Reviews show
that the men are in excellent condition.
Deserters continue 60 come in, although
not 40 numerous as heretofore. About thirty
arrived here to-day through the lines Of the
5th and 9th c1rps. They repor, four were
sh' on their way over. The lst corps ad-
vanoed their piekets a short distance thi'
morning aud report having lound colored
troops on the rebel picket line IN front. 1
this is true it shows that the rebels have n
last adopted the policy Of arming the slaves.
The Richmond Wing urges tue people tc
respond to the call OF Con. Lee to send in al
the arms aud accOutrements they can find, fo'
the use OF the rebel army. Public attention
has also been called to the matter by notice
from the puiplts OF the churches in Rich
mond.
Mutual explanations between Great Britain
and the United States have resulted In re-
scinding the passport order 40 fsf as It relste'
to Canada. The United States naval iorcs
on the lskes is to be tbs same as stipulated
in the treaty OF 1877
One thi ,g is at la,I definitely settled. Thu
" last dit N" isn't in south Caroliua.---
P,ensice. ss fla aatI
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-03-17

~ The ratification Of the amendment Of
the Constitution was yesterday honored by a
salute Of one hundred guns from battery Of
brass pieces whererpon a member Of the
House proposed a vote in honor of these
" copperhesds," whish was instantly capped
by adding, " that those are the only kind of
peace makers suitable to put down this &C
cursed rebellion" The members had their
jokes, but they will hardly go upon tho re-
cord.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-03-17
UNITED sTArEs OF AMERICA.

To az 10 phoB hsIe p p,ssenfs ,haA come, Greeting
osRTfFY, That annexed Is a true copy Of Joint
Resolution of Congress, entitled " Resolution sub
mitug 10 tee legislatures Of the States pro-
" position 70 amend the COn,titurion Of the United
States - the original OF which is file in this De-
partmebt
In TEsrIsoNT wHBREoF. I, WILLIAM II. SEWARD,
Secretary Of State u the United states have hereunto
subscribed my and caused the seal Of the Depart
ment Of Sta e ~ be aihxed
Done at the "uy Of Ha,hinoion tAs second day N
Fe5raaYy, 4. b. 1885 and Of ths iad.pond-
ll snee Of The United States II d5ptrtca ths % n.
WILLIAM II. SEWARD.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-03-17

RAISING Conn FOR FODDER. - Having
seen something said in your paper in regard
to corn for fodder, and considering it one OF
the most profitable crops a farmer Can raise,
herewith send you my method for raising
it, one which like best, after trying others,
as giving the most feed from given amount
OF land, lab Or aud manure.
turn over piece Of grass ground, as poor
field as have, near the barn, in the fall II
csn--if not, in the spring--harrow thor
oughly, just before | wish to put in my seed;
then furrow for the rows about twenty inches
apart, aud sea ter in the rows a light coat OF
such manure as | can best spare, green or
rotten, horse, hog or cattle then cover ight-
ly with earth then drop On the seed, vest
ern or southern corn, at the rate Of one quart
to about six rods, and cover from one to two
inches deep. and let 1t grow till such time as
| wish to feed it, not requiring any after cul-
ture, as there will no weeds start till the
ground is so shaded that they cannot thrive.
In eight weeks from the planting, it will be o
sea Of fodder too tall for man to look over,
and almost too thick to wade through in the
rows, aud the stalks are not so large as to be
unfit for cattle to eat N. s. Davis, Viii.
Jamestown, W., in Co. Gentleman.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-03-17
LEGISLATURE OF VERMONT.
EXTRA SESSION.
Montpelier, March o, lst

Montpelier, March o, 1865.
Pursuant to Proclamation Of the Gov
ernor, the members Of the Senate and House
Of Representatives met in their respective
chambers at 10 o'clock A. NJ.
SENATE.
The President took the chait and the call Of the
roll 20 of the 30 Senators answered TO their
resolution Of Senator Ch ,pman, FOR COMMITTEES 20
inf fm the Governor that the senate Is ready to proceed
70 business. vas adopted and Senators Chapman aud
sullee we're appointed for that purpose.
resolution by enAtor Abbott that the Secretary
inform the House Of the came fact also adopted
The following message was received from the Cover
nor.
Gentleman Of tbs Senate
and House Of RepyesentativsS
HEREWITH transmit, for Jour consideration and Ao
ton the resolution Of Congress proposing an amend
ment Of the Constitution Of the United States and sub
hitting To- the Legislatures Of the several States the
question Of It's ratification The assent Of threefourhs
Of the States must be given before Il become part
Of the organic law Seventeen Of the required nunber
have already set their seals to the rAtdcauon.
The magnitude Of the e. and its influence upon
the great questions which absorb the attention Of
the Govern nen and which increase in importance with
the waning prospects Of the rebellion render early
and prompt ratification Of the amendment the surest
means Of strengthening the Government, and has justi
hed 70 my mind the eHpedeney Of SPECIAL conyo-
eaul OF the Legislature at this time.
not necessary that should urge the measure up.
on your attention.
principles Of constitutional liberty uncompromisng 10
her opposition TO slavery, the persistent advocate Of
emancipation early n the field and foremost in the hght
Ia support Of the Government Vermont has written
history in characters too vivid and clear to admit Of
doubt as TO her action question vital as this.
would therefore recommend the prompt action Of the
two Houses in TstiynS the proposed Amendment with
view to an immediate adjournment, that little
Pense as possible may be imposed upon TIE STATE;
]. GREGORY SMITH.
Executive CHAMBER,
Monigelief March o. 1865.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-03-17

DEAR SIR:-There being a difference Of
opinion among the officers of Internal Reve-
nue., relative to the taking of the incomes OF
merchants and manufacturers, | addressed a
line to Commissioner Lewis at Washington,
making some inquiries, and received the fol-
lowing answer, which you will please publish
for the good of all concerned. 1t will be
seen that unsold manufactured goods, are not
to be taken into account until sold
WARRINGTON, Feb. "a, 1865.
JOHN GREGORY, ESQ.
ass Assessor of LIST Division, W.
Sir Yours of the goth inst. asking al
what rate merchants and manufacturers shall
value their goods on hand, in making return
of income &c, is received.
reply: That in cases where income is es-
timated by taking account OF stock, any goods
on hand at the time Of making return, should
be held at their market value at such time
If however, the profit realized on their sale
is greater or less than the return,-the gait
or loss may be accounted for in the next year I
return.
But where parties make practice o. re-
turning their actual profits as determined b.
the sales of the year alone.-unsold good,
would not be taken into account.
Very respectfully,
4. A. ROLLINS,
Dep'y Commissioner"
A recent letter from Judge Kittredge, agree,
with the above Interpretation of the Excise
laws relative to merchants and manufactur
ers. JOHN GREGORY.
Northhed, March 7, 1865.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-03-17

DE- ID AkshALL's CArAAkh okurk, uuTes LataffL
DR.. Msrshslls Oatarrh snuff. cures Gold In Head
Dr.. Marshalls Cstarrh Snun cures drowsiness.
DR.. Marshsll's CAtarrh Shut, cures Headache.
DR.. MArshalls Catsuh SNUFF, Cures sore byes.
Dr. MarshAll's Cstarrh snuH, sures Deafness
Il opens and purges all obsrucons, strengthens thu
xAnds and gives healthy action TO the parts Affected
Sold by all Druggists. 0O6ldsw
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-03-17

A nine year old son OF John 1isrny OF
Wallingford, VT, who had been looking for
eggs on the scaffold Of barn, fell from a
adder. and his clothes caught in such man
ner as to suspend him by the neck till be
was dead.
Gen. Isaac McDaniels Of Rutland has given
$40, 900 to Danby--his native town,--the in
terest OF which is to 80 for tho support OF
schools. I
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-03-17
LADIES. BETTER LATE THAN NRvEl

I4ADIH0f HH T AtI1 I4fI n III nv ~ y ~
II not wise In time, be not always unWise But you
married expect to be and want to be happy
and have happy husband, obtain or 'end for
The Married WOmaBS Private Medital COmpaiOn,
by ". a. NJ. MAUMcEAv, Prcte''or Of D''ea'e Of
Women, at once. Do not delay. Price 81 90. Ad-
dress Dr. A. NJ MAURcH.v, l29 Liberty Street or Box
1924. New York City and you will obtain it by return
mail with postage prepaid 4i.65
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-03-17

THE KvENINo BRINos US HOME

Upon the hills the wind is sharp and cold,
The swect young grasses wither on the void,
And We, o, Lord have wandered from thy fold
But evening brings us home.
Among the miss stumbled and The rocks
Whsre the brown licnen vhiteus. ahd the foE
Watches the sifaggef from the scattered hocksi
But evening brings US home.
The sharp thorn phoks us, aud our tender feet
Are cut and bleeding, aud the lambs repeat
Their pitiful complaints; oh, rest Is sweet
When evening brings US home.
We have been wounded by the hunters darts;
Our ewes are very heavy, and our hearts
Search for Thy coming when the light departs
At evening, bring US home
The darkness gath re- Through the gloom star
Rises 70 guide us We have wandered far
Without Thy lamp know not where are;
AT evening bring US home
The clouds are round u.s. and the snowddf,s ihieken
o. Thou, dear shepherd leave us not TO .icken
In the waste night-our tsrdy footsteps quicken -
At evening bring US home.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-03-17

forms the Main Farmer that he always shovels
away the snow from the trees before he taps
them. He says that i. makes very great
difference in the flow of sap.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-03-17

Major e. d. Redipgton Of Vermont. Pay
master U. s. A. was badly wounded BY =
fragment Of a rebel shell last Saturday while
engaged in paying of troops in the neighbor-
hood Of Fort Hill, Army OF the Potomsc.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-03-17

tYTOur readers will see the synopsis of the
debate as to the mode Of ratifying an amend
ed to we think shows very clearly that the ap-
provsl Of the Executive is not essential; and
it is that the alternative modes provided for
are, let by State Legislatures, or ID by Con-
ventions. With the latter certainly the Exec
utive could have no official connection excep,
by power specially given But the Executive
approval does not invslidate an act Of rat6-
cation, because it is still the act " Of the Leg
islature." We think the Supreme Court Of
the United States would sustain such an act,
even against an Executive veto.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-03-17

1t is said that when the President, ON Sat
urdy, took the oath of office, with his hand
on the open B BILE, the clerk Of the supreme
court had left il, without premeditation, open
at the fifth chapter OF Isaiah.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-03-17

~ Six hundred Union officers, who bad
been released from rebel prisons, reached
Annapolis on the OH Among them were
Captain Howard C. Chaplin. CO. G,
Captain Charles w. Bonlin, co. ID,
Lieu Carlos w. Carr. co. +,
Lieut.. Joseph B. Netdham, CO. II,
all of the 4th W. Regiment