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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-08-18

Executive In Mngt, ALHANs,
July Is. 1865

July Is 1865
Sergt Mqj9r Ctar.ei Q SpaiatHg
bEAN eIt.-l am d rec ed BY Gov Smith to say in
reply 20 leer that sol ders hom this state listed
ih uanto KS corps are not entitled u he Stat pay.
The laF DIVIDES bis extra pa only 10 those eulsing
IN ana organic oaptoiiy b. he authority with the
consent Of the GOVERNOR
Az the time this corps auh ria the Governor in
reply % tier e N Gen Hancock informed him that
the men wo Id not be led O tae pty and at the
time wrote him that h. could not cooperate with
h. IN ing The rp' unf the Vermont regiments in
the field ad been hied The quota from thi State
not suttcicnt o. that utpose aud consent ever
ven 20 Recruiting flf III az corps The ollers far
the S'ae is CONCERNED are IN the same position
Ct i've To- The regular army
No assufanc were ever given by the vefn1r that
IN men should receive his extfA paf but In
M q Tres 1t was tXpre st ted hat they would not
be ,nlLlled ID L.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-08-18
For the Journal.
ABOUT VERNON IERS IN HANCOCK'S
CORPS.
CAMP BAYARD, TRENTON, N. J.,
Anunat \ 1864

August 3, 1865.
Ma. WALTON, SIR IL desire through the
columns Of your paper to call the attention Of
the press and people Of Vermont to subject
that needs ventilaung, aud one that quite a
number Of soldiers from Vermont are more or
less Interested in.
In the seventh, fourth and eighth regiments
Of The Hancock corps and probably in some
other regiments Of the Corps, there are quite
number Of soldiers from Vermont, who
enlisted last win er and helped fill the quota
of troops that the government were then de-
handing from the several towns Of the state.
When their enlistments were made tho Vet
rams we're assured that the Vermont troops
for the lst corps would be organized in COM
panies by themselves, and recognized as a
Vermont Organization, much the same as the
companies formerly raised for the Sharp
Shooters were recognized.
We were also assured by the selectman Of
our respective towns, as also by the officers
Of the Provost Marshals where We were mus
tered into service, that we should receive the
State pay of seven dollars a month, the same
as other troops Of the State.
After few months Of service it was ascer-
tanned that there was some uncertainty about
The soldiers Of this corps receiving the State
pay. Orders drawn by selectmen in our fa-
vor were not honored by the disbursing off.
Ger Of the State the Adjutant General did
not account for us upon his muster rolls, and
the War department failed to return us as
part Of Vermonts credit, &c, &c. | accor-
dinghy, in behalf Of the men in this corps ad-
dressed the Governor upon the subject, and
herewith most respectfully transmit to you
bis reply for publication, as part Of the intor-
nation tuat Is necessary to lay before the
people for their consideration upon this sub
iect.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-08-18
l am very resp-otully,
You obedieut servant,
49, l.t a. q

Secretary Of Civil aud litary Afairs.
1t appears then that the X lncock men can
not receive the State pay, no matter what
promises may have been made them. Now,
we have no disposition to growl or grumble
about this little fuur pas, ON the part OF the
officials who enlisted and mustered us, but it
10 possible that the people of the State may
be willing to see this matter righted and JUS
toe done US; if so it would be very proper
for them to so instruct their senators and
representatives who convene in October next
By proper legislation we can be fairly dealt
with, but without it. injustice will be done
us. You will therefore, Mr.. Walton, do the
soldiers of this command a special favor by
bringing our cause before the people in your
editorial columns.
No soldier attaches any blame to the Gov
ernor He has ever done all in his power
for our benefit, and will without doubt rem
der us every assistance both in his official and
private capacity to secure the dues from the
State that we all believe rightfully belongs
to us.
Very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
CHAs. g. SPAULDINe,
Sth Regt U. 5. V. ",
lst Army Corps.
P. S. It may be proper to state that other
states pay to soldiers of their corps the State
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-08-18

alton.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-08-18

The Vicksburg Journal says the freedmen's
establishment on the plantation of JEFF. Davis
and his brother is in hourishing condition
There are in cultivation between three and
four thousand acres, planted with cotton, corn,
potatoes and vegetable The crops are look
ing finely. 1t is estimated that the place will
produce this season from two to three thou
sand bales Of cotton, should nothing happen
to injure the crop, and from twelve to TWEEN
~ thousand bushels Of corn, besides potatoes,
DC. For the aged and infrm +" He me
Farm" is carried on. The farm, situated on
the JEFF Davis place, has about FIVE hundred
acres in cotton and one hundred in corn. IL
will probably be selfsustaining, and NAV
yield handsome sum to the Department.
Fox Rudd of Buztown, Pa, is eighty.nine
years old. He has lost nine sons in the war.
Eight we're killed in battle, the ninth by star.
walton ct Salisbury. His tortures there were
so intense that be ate bis own right arm in
the hope OF assusging his hunger The fourtl
son Of this old patriot just come home
from the army bearing the scare Of eighl
wounds received in battle.
The Government has ceased TO retain mill
itary possession Of the railroads Of Virginia,
snd direct communication BY rail can now be
made from washington 10 Richmond and
ptbyr pohts South.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-08-18

P. S. It may be proper to state that other
states pay to soldiers of their corps the State
pay.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1865-04-08

slowly the minutes past She must know
she would wait no longer, and she stepped
into the hall. He was alone with the faith
full John, for Mr.. Hunter had driven furiously
for surgeon, and Mrs Hunter was closeted
with Aubrey Aria bent over him, and be-
fore she could arrest them her tears fell upon
his cheek. He opened his eyes, brimming
with love, smiled family, and struggled to
take her hand The movement sent the blood
gushing through the bandages, and he fell
into a long swooD.
For many days after, Harry's life was in
danger; and had any care oppressed or any
anxiety fevered him. he would undoubtedly
have died. But from morning till night Aria
sat by his side silent and gentle, reassuring
him of her sympathy by a pressure of the
hand, by the thridding of his hair with her
cool fingers, by the eloquence of her kindling
face. Withouta spoken word, complete
understanding had been established between
them, and the first connected sentence which
Harry uttered was a whispered request that
Mrs. Hunter would purchase ring, which he
quietly slipped upon Aria's willing finger.
Aubrey confessed to his sister both his
guilt and its motive; and then went to Paris,
from whence he, i'm the following December,
dispatched superb wedding presents to Mr..
and Mrs: Vincent, who were married at Mr.
Hunters town house on Christmas eve. He
wrote glowingly of Partisan life, and sneered
of America and Americans after the most APP
proved Cockney fashion, Two years after
ward he returned With wife as elegant, sell
fish and undisciplined as himself The well
matched pair made shipwreck of their happl-
ness almost before the honeymoon was over (;
and at last, having spent every cent OF their
s.rss.s FJI vJIuO, bSOssllIO "IUvShSo ucPehuan0S
upon Mr.. Hunters bounty.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1865-04-08

INDUCEMENTS FOR REBEL DEsERTIoN.-By the
direction of Lieut.. Gen. GRANT, new prOvis-
ions have recently been added to the order
relating to rebel deserters, which set firth
that deserters who bring arms, horses, macs
or other property into our lines with Il m,
will, on delivering the same to the Quar- ter-
masters department, receive in money the
highest price that such arms, horses, mules
plOyees, telegraph operators, mechanics, and
other civilians employed by the Confederate
authorities, who desert from their present
employment and come into the Federal lines,
will be entitled to all benefits and immunities
granted to rebel deserters.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1865-04-08

Ayes-Senators Barnum, Bently, L. 81, B,dlon,
Case, w. II. Chandler, J, A. Chsndler, HaTriss'
smith, Wilkinson, Wilson, A. III. Young-J7 ''
Nays-CiGrk, Cole, Euts, EIwood, Reed, Rsa,.
nolds, ThorpsaYan Wyck, ". K. YOung-9.
Several local Assembly bills were passed
also bills. to amend the charter Of the Nine.
raj Point railroad Company to confer on the
St. Cioix and Lake Superior railroad certain
rights and privileges, under the acts of Con.
gress Of June, 1855, and May, 1894.
All the appropriations for the BeneyoIen.
Institutions we're postponed to Wednesa.v
next, and after some further debate, the Sen.
ate by vote of 9 to Is, refused to orda,
to third reading, the bill compelling rail.
roads to transport cord wood.
Assenably.-Petitions we're introduced for
the passage of the insurance bill signed nv
large number of citizens of Walworth county
and for the passage of the bill relative to the
transportation and delivery of freight and
several for local legislation. >-s
The resolution directing the Committee On
Education to inquire and report on thepxpe.
diency of compelling parents to send their
children 20 public or private school for
stated period each year, was adopted.
Bills were introduced to change the bound
aries of the counties of Burnett and Polk:
authorizing the State Superintendent to sub.
scribe for copies of the Wisconsin ,Ioasnal of
Education; to amend an act to provide for a
lien on logs, &C.; in reference to omnibuses;
to amend sections % and "a of chapter lS4,
Revised Statutes, relative to executions;
and amending chapter 242, laws of 1868, so
as to leave the salary of the Adjutant Gene.
raj to the discretion of the Governor. Also.
a large number of local bills; and giving to
purchasers of State lands certain rights
against trespassers. -
Bills were passed changing the name Of
the town of Abbott to Sherman, and relating
to marriage certificates, and several local
bills, sf
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1865-04-08

SHERIDAN's PRIsoNERs.-A Washington dis
patch says, go officers and l 400 privates cap
tured by Sheridan in the valley passed over
the Baltimore and Ohio railroad Saturday and
will be forwarded to fort Delaware. The Off
Ger in charge of them reports that there are
about 700 more prisoners on their way down.
The guard with the prisoners were several
times attacked by guerrillas in passing
through the valley of Va. The guerrilla par
ties consisted of from 100 to $50 men, and
were in all cases driven back without dong
any damage.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1865-04-08

Amt GOT TINE TO SEND FOR WHITE MAN
A Nashville correspondent of Cincinnati
paper relates the following good thing!
During the recent little skirmish in the re-
connoissance made by Gen. Steadman, on our
left, couple of soldiers of the colored bril-
gade came upon three rebels whose guns
were unloaded, and demanded their surren-
der. One of them Indignantly refused to
surrender to "ngger." "Berry sorry,
massa," said Sambo, bringing his piece to a
ready, 'but we're in great hurry, and amt
got no time to send for white man." The
ominous click that accompanied this remark
brought. the scion of chivalry to time, and
he was broughtin crying and swearing all the
way that his father would kill him if he ever
heard that he had surrendered to a niger.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1865-04-08

THE TENNESSEE ELEcTIoS.-The Nashville
Times of the 18th learns that the vote for
ratification received up to that time reaches
over $4,000. But small portion of East
Tennessee has been heard from. The vote on
the Gubernatorial and Legislative tickets
is smaller than the vote for ratification,
though but very few counties have been heard
from in regard to the election of the 4th
inst. As there was no opposition to the ticket,
the people felt but little interest in the cleo
ton, knowing that it could terminate only
the one way. The Legislature will convene
on the first Monday Of April next, which falls
on the Sd of the month"
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1865-04-08

The OPPosITIoN TO SHERMAN.-The \. l.
Times Charleston correspondence says -
g The army which BEAUREGARD took from 20
lumbia upon SHERMAS's entrance into that
place. numbered 8, 900 men, which is the nu'
eleus of the force JOE JOHNSTON has IN SHER'
MANS front. Besides this, part of HARDEEs
army from Charleston MAJ have gotten up
with JOHNSTON" The Times thinks that
JoHxsros's force cannot be large enough 70
make any serious opposition to SHERMAN.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1865-04-08

FROM MoBnE.-An "old Soldier" in the
goth Wisconsin Regiment writes US, under
date of Navy Cove, Alabama, the 10th ult,
that there were about II 900 men in Mobile
Bay, about as many more at Barancas, and
more coming from New Orleans. The troops
had been ordered to put themselvesin "Ight
marching ORDER" that is, with blanket ana
what ammunition and rations they could car
~, and it was expected Mobile would soon
fall, and Wisconsin men would do their snare
towards effecting it.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1865-04-08

sy- JOHN A. j. CREsswEIL has been elect
ed to the U. S. Senate from Maryland, to fill
the vacancy made by the death of Governor
HICKS. He is radical emancipationist.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1865-04-08
Waifs.

aN.f ads W dAlcs
A POEM BY 0EHLENscHLAGER.-Ap poet who
has "struck ile"-evidently Oehlenschlager
is indignant at the over-cautious people
who babe him let petroleum alone. Hear him:
aDon't listen to that cautious man,
With his gray head and equity limb; 81
His bald advice let lgeI alone -
shows age has done its work on him."
He continues:
eff you are rich, dip largely In, 3E
And be a Crosus while you may;
If you have but a slender hoard,
Invest il all--'tis sure to pay. w
II poor, why, sell your coat and-thngs;-
81 Yes pawn the baby frock and shoes:
Do any thing but rob or steal, are
And swiftly-you've no time to lose"
BAD FAITH OF "oUR ERRING SISTERS"
llItsl <Assttt 1861.
90 with mortar, Paix han and petard
We tender Abe our Beauregard."
1866.
They've left us mortar, Paixhan and petard,
why don't they leave their Beauregardi
~ [-PToUfdence Journal
The following order, verbatim ct kteratina, is
said to have been received by an undertaken
from an afflicted widower:
"Sur: My waif is ded, and Wants to be
berried to MORO At Wunor klok. nose
wair to dig the Hole-bi the side of my too
Uther waifs-Let Il be DEEP" sA
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1865-04-08

The Richmond EznaSher is informed by a
rebel officer from South Carolina that Sher-
mau has completely devastated that portion
of the State through which he passed. This
officer says he has not spared a house in his
track paA fIcaAtt1 a.-t sliaf
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1865-04-08
III.

Foot of the free, on the rude hillside,
And soul Of truth in the storm OF war
They will not falter whate'er betide,
Though skies grow dark and the heart Is sore;
Hope may deceive, and our loved ones die,
Or life be torture and death be fond,
Come veal come woe, shall oar standards iiy
Sun-bright in the glory that lies beyond
over the hill where sweet peace smiles,
Sparkling waters aud verdant isles,
Tolls honor, and hOPeis health,
Aud happy homes the States true wealth
The starry banner shall wave at will
In the bluer sky just over the hill
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1865-04-08
OVER THE HILL.
BIT L. J. BATES.


Under the hill, on whose purple top
The red sun paused when the day was low,
mid clouds Of crimson, that seemed to drop
rain OF joy on the vale below, L Il
Prone at the foot of the frowning pass,
When life was happy aud love was fond,
I used to lie on the summer grass,
And dream of the glories that lay beyond.
over the hill what fair land smiles,
Sparkling rivers ana verdant- isles,
Plains like prairies Of Paradise,
Fields that bloom ike he sunset skies;
Ny feet shall wander those fields az viii,
In the sunset land just over the hill.
Far up the steep ofthe mountain height,
In manhood's yigOr and prime stand;
It's top still hides from my longing sight
The happy fields of the promised land:
Still NAV mount With adsuntless breast,
Though life be earnest aud love less fond;
There is no place for the feet to rest
Till wen are the glories that lie beyond.
Over the hill wei claim our own
Verdant valley and virgin zone,
Plains like prsiries of Paradise,
Manhood's guerdOn and Yalor's prize;
And all these glOries our hearts shall thrill
In the happy land just over the hill.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1865-04-08

GEN. WAsHBURNE AT MENPHIs.-Dispaiches
state that grand banquet was given Gen.
WAsHBURSE at Memphis, on the night of the
sth, at which he made a speech deprecating
military law; hoping for the speedy restora-
ton of civil government in Tennessee; ex-
pressing much charity for the Southern peO-
pie and promising to receive them kindly
when they come in a proper spirit He told
the Memphis merchants that the interests of
their city were to a certain extent antagOnis-
tic to the interests of the government, but
he would be liberal in regard to legitimate,
honest trade, but in anything else they would
find him their memorable foe. Gen. WASH
BURNE has issued an order permitting steam
boats to navigate the Hatchie river to bring
out the products of the country, but will not
allow them to take up supplies.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1865-04-08
A Warning against Aiding Rebels.
DEPARTMENT OF STATE,
WASHINGTON March Il

.. -e-- W AsHINGT0N, March Ia. I
The President directs that all persons who are
now hereafter shall be, found within the United
States, who have been engaged in holding inter
course trade with the insurgents by sea, if they
are citizens of the United States or domiciled
aliens, be arrested and held as prisoners of war
until the war shall close, subject nevertheless to
prosecution, trial and conviction for every offence
committed by them as spies, or otherwise against
the laws of war.
The President further directs, that all non-resi-
dents, foreigners who are, o. hereafter shall
be, found in the United States who have been en-
gagged in violating the blockade of the insurgent
ports shall leave the United States within twelve
days from the publication of this order, or from
their subsequent trial in the United States, if
the Atlantic side, and forty days if on the Pacific
side of the country; and such persons shall not
turn to the United States during the continuance
of the
Provost Marshals and Marshals of the United
States will arrest and commit to military Gus ody
all such offenders as shall disregard this order,
whether they have passports or not; and they Will
be detained in such custody until the end of the
war, or until discharged by subsequent order OF
the President WIN. III. SEWARD,
Secretary of State
The West Virginia journal. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1864-1877, 1865-03-22
TIE CHARLESTON CHARTER.

MANY oe our citizens are ANXIOUS 20 nave
orr ;cwn organization ,ra: in force again.
Te. taya very liberal charter. passed in
1861. ard We believe there wa3 a2 organ!zn-
ton under it. But the mayo:-Mr. Jacob
Goshorn-is in Dixie, and we have been un-
able &c learn who all the councilmcn elected
were. The hrs, saturday in May is Tic day
ii1ed in the charter rs election day, and We
sucgest tha. measure, DC taken at once 10
hare ell necessary arrangements made for al
clc::;pn OIL that dny. Judge Brown has a
"cap:srea'' copy OF the acts containing the
charter. Who will move?
. II our town were organized, and would 80
&C work in repairing the streets, &c. We arc
assured by those now in command III. they
WOULD hara The full cooperation Of the mill.
tary, who would freely lend u! assistance.
Our place nos presents mot, miserable
ard. ua!ari.!ag appearance h", G"l"
management cr 4 sd Town cc"nei!, With The
cooperation which i, woaid ROW receive,
won!d soon restore j, 20 lis former beauty.
Somebody ,Ho"''t also move IN regard to
our Township Election, which Genes 81 Gil
the 18th Thursday Of April.
The West Virginia journal. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1864-1877, 1865-03-22

THE CRAM OF WIIEAT.-A few weeks since
we published proposition BY friend TO 20
rs substitute for one year for any one who
would pay the triAing amount Of one grain
Of wheat tho first week, tHo grains the second
four grains the third, and doubling the amour,
for each week in the year. The Gallpolis
journal says The amount which would he due the
recruit at Gpe end Of the SD week, is 1885,.
G2S,5i5,32 grains; and aS n bushcl Of mcr-
charitable wheat contains $4,000 grains
counting $50 grains to the ounce, the number
Of grains given above will measure 9, l0s. ill.,
75l bushels which valued at $500 per bushcl,
would amount to S4,2lG,2s3,J0". A snug
bounty!
The West Virginia journal. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1864-1877, 1865-03-22

THE President, in pursuance cf an nc, Of
Congress, alternating all deser:crs in addition
TO the other penalties already in force, pro-
claims that "All dcsertcrs who shall, within
sixty days from the date Of this proclamation,
viz on or before the 10th day Of May, 1866.
return to service or report themselves to Il
Provost Marshal, shall be pardoncd or condi.
ton that they roturn TO their regiments and
companies, or 10 such other organizations rs
they muy be assigned to, md serve the re-
maindcr of their original terms Of enlistment,
and in addition thereto pcr;ed equal to the
time lost by dcscrtion."
The West Virginia journal. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1864-1877, 1865-03-22

CSJ" West Virginia seems about to start
on career Of prosperity, unefualled in the
history of this country. Having been re-
licvcd Of lie incubus Of slavery. and the ex.
haus,inS demands Of old Virginia, tina, did
little or nothing for the western section Of the
State, other than grind out taxes, for the sup.
por, Of oiFicc.holders in Richmond, her loyal
and industrious population seem determined
to let the world and the rest Of mankind, -
know something Of her exhaus,ess mineral
treasures, her agricultural resources, and in
fine, that she possesses, within her own bold.
crs, every essential element calculated TO
make her citizens prosperous and happy
GGliipolis Journal.