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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-09-15

ANr1oUARIAN NoIIoNs TURNED To Coon
AoooUNr.-The Portsmouth Journal says =
We we're this week informed Of a most sin
gular fortune arising from desire to possess
an old piece Of furniture in accordance with
the rage of the day. A lady now residing at
Cape Elizspeth, in the vicinity of Portland,
two or three years since purchased at auction
in Portsmouth an old mahogany chair with
haircloth cushion seat, tackled round with
brass nails. The price paid was fifty cents.
After taking it home she undertook the re-
pair of the cushion, and on opening 1t discov-
cred some papers, with the whole value OF
which the public have not been made acquain-
ted 1t is said that an important will Of one
of Earl Of Derby family was here brought to
light, which sent large estate OF different
heirs from those who have inherited it. In
formation it is said was sent to England, and
a special messenger ves sent out who gave
the lady large reward. How much is not
known. but as she WAS enabled to invest
$50 900 in government stocks last year, 1t is
thought that she made profitable business
in her chair speculation. The name OF the
lady is Mrs. Mayberry.
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JOHN BRowN's WIDow.-The correspond
ent of the Tribune, in a recent letter from
California. gives the following information:
At little town, the head of navigation on
the Sacramento river, lives the widow Of
old John Brown. Hsr daughters teach pub
lie schools, while she finds employment as
something between nurse and physician
among the neighboring families, by whom
she is warmly loved She is entirely depead-
ent upon her own labor. There i.a project
to purchase house aud lot for her in this,
her chosen home. Any who would aid so
worthy an effort may send their coutribu ,ions
through the mail, or by Wells, Fargo & Co. 3
Express, to her at Red Bluffs, TehAma Co.,
California. | do not know whether Mrs.
Brown is aware Of the movement, but, sure
ly. she ought to be placed beyond the roach
of want by the American people"
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Matrbman & State JournaI.
By R.P. WALTON
MONTPELIER. SEPT. Is, 1865.

The CONVENTIONS OF THE PoTIrIcAL
MuD TURTLEs.-The New York Evening
Post, in speaking Of the recent Democratic
Conventions Of Ohio and PennsylvaniO, thus
refers to the incspacity Of their leaders to
learn anything from course Of events
These people remind me Of the patient,
dull pertinacity with which a mud.turIle,
teased by parcel Of school boys, tries to get
back to its hole. The stupid animal, blinded
by the light Of day, choked by the free, fresh
air, wretched and out Of place, seeks only to
get back to its dark hole, and turns all it's
efforts to that end. Providence has given it
a hard shell, so that blows do not much hurt
it and in the last resort the poor creature
shuts its eyes and pulls 10 It's head, and
thus, denied the darkness it prefers, envel-
opes itself in artificial gloom. These mud
turtle politicians call themselves "democrat-
ic Just as some silly turtle might get in
scribed upon his back, This is sky-lark.' y
But that would only provoke the laughter
and Iidcule Of the boys.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-09-15

AaRIouLTUBAL FAIRS FOR 1865.-Ver-
mont State, at White River Junction, Sept.
IL. Is, IA. Is; Chttenden County, at Bur-
lington, Sept. l9, 20, 81; Franklin County,
at Enosburg Falls, Sept. 20, 81; Caledonis
County, at St. Johnsbury, Sept. 10, 20, 81 !
Addison County, a, Middlebury, Sept. 20, 81 !
Morristown, and Elmore, at Morr sville, Sept
20, 81; OhAmplain Valley, at Vergennes
Sept. 27. % Rutland County, at Rutland
Sept 27 2S; Windsor County, at Woodstock
ept. 27. 2s, % +; windham County. at Fay
etteville, Oct. 3, 4.
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THE ST. ALBBNs RAIDERs.-F. w. Tor
rance, who was appointed by the Governor
General Of British North America TO sscer-
tain the causes Of failure of justice in the
matter Of the St. Albans offenders, has made
his report. Ia the case Of Mr.. Lamothe, the
Chief Of Police Of Montreal, he regards him
and Mr.. Flynn, the sub chief, as having com
mitted an ndictable ofense when they refus-
ed to execute warrant OF arrest Issued by
Justice Smith against the fourteen prisoners
guilty Of participating in the raid, who had
been discharged by Justice Coursol. He also
di,approves of the conduct of Lsmothe In
surtendeling the SOS 500 belonging to the
81. Aioans bauks, for which the proviace is
liable. In relation to the conduct of Justice
Coursol, who discharged the fourteen priso-
ners, Mr.. Torrance considers MS declaration
that he had DO jurisdiction Of the case to be
an abdication Of his functions ; and that his
haste in discharging them lays him open
to the charge of Partially. Assuming that
Judge Coursol had no jurisdiction in the case.
by omitting to so inform the government be-
ore he dischar, ed the prisoners, he was gull
ty of a grave dereliction of duty in a mattel
of national importance. Mr.. Torrance. how
ever, does not admit the plea Of non-jurisdic-
ton, and says the Judge is indlcEable for a
malfeasance in his functions as justice OF the
peace in having discharged the prisoners.
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MRS. wINsLOw,
An eKpsnencsd nurse nd female physician, prtsena
to the A,t'nuon Of Moth'rs her
SOOTHIN SYRU z
FoR oHILDREN TEBrHfNo,

FoR CHILDREN TEBrHfNo,
which greatly facilitates the process Of teeihng, by
softening the gums, reducing all iDAammaOus, will
Gnay all pain aud spssmodie action, Audis
Sure to Regulate the Bowels.
Depend upon molhe.s 1t will give res, to yourselves
aud
RELIRg AND HEALTH TO YOUR INFANTS
We bave put up sold this article Tor over 80 Years
and can say in confidence truth Of it vaAt we have
never been aoe say Of any other melienenevsr has
It failed in single effect when timely
used Never did know instance Of dissStisfaouon
BY any one who used it oa the nuary all are delight
cd with is operations, and speak in terms Of commendA-
,ion Of It's mAgical effects and medical virtues. e
speak in his matter What We do know, after 80 years
experience pledge reputation for the fuhlnen'
OF what we here declare. In almost every instance whe
the infant ,uI ring from pain and exhaustion, relief
will be found in fifteen tNeny minutes after the syrup
is administered.
Fu directions for using will accompany each bottle
None senuioe unless the fac-simile Of Curtis Psrkn'
New York is on the outs de wrappo
Sold by all druggists throughout The world
6OS5 Price. ouly 35 cents per bo tie.
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DIR MATTISON

Of Providence r. L. treats exclusively all diseases and
accidents resulting from mprudenee in both sexes. Civ
ing them his whole attention. Dr. NJ. Is thoro' ghly
educated physician Of twtn'y years experience
bearing the highest testimonials. and undodb dy pos
sses superior skill in that class Of diseases to "hich he
has devoted so much time and attention Persons al a
distance and ladies especially, having any trouble Of
the kind should be sure for his Book on Special
Diseases giving full information in sealed envelope
sent free Rncose one stamp for POSTAGE and direct to
Dr. MATTIsON. No. 2s Union street, Providence
ri SO lOdaw
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SperiaI Notices.
AYERS PILLS.


\ N<S Are you sick, feeble aud complain
V,0aV2 ingl Are you out Of order with your
(1 system detaBeed AID your feelings
T6R uncomfortable ! These symptoms are
C/VNFs4 often the prelude to serious Illness
sls.sas Some 6t Of sickness is creeping upon
YOU and should be averted BY timely use OF the right
remedy Take Ayers Pills, and cleanse out the disof-
dered humors-pufy the blood, and let the fluids move
IN unobstrueted in health sgain They stimulate the
functions Of he body vigorous activity purity The
system from the distractions which make disease.
cold settles somewhere in the body and deranges ts nat
ural functions These, II noreeved, react upon them
selves and the surrounding organl, Produsing general
sgeravaton, suffering and arrangement While in this
condition. take Ayers Ps, and see how directly they
restore the action Of the system, and with 1t the
buoyant feeling Of health again. What s true and so
apparent in this trivial and common complaint Is also
true Ia many o the deep seated and dangerous dssem-
pers The same purgative effect expels them Caused
by similar obsuucons and arrangements Of the natural
fnctons Of the body they rapidly and many Of them
surely cured BY the means None who know the
virtue of these Pills will neglect to employ them wh'n
suffering nom the disorders they cure such as Headache
Foul stomach, Dysentsry, Bilious Complaints lndiges-
ulu Deraagemsnt Of the LIVER Cosdyeuess, consiiPa
ton, Heartburn, Rheumatism, Dropsy. Worms and Sun
preston, when taken IN large doses.
They are Sugar Coated that the most sensitive can
take them easily aud they surely the best purgatVs
medicine yet discovered.
AYERS AGUE CURE,
For the speedy and certain Cute.of Intermittent Fever
or Chills and Fever. Remittent Fever, Chill Fever,
Dumb Aguo, Periodical Headache or Bilious Fevers
indeed for the whole class Of diseases originating in
bitary arrangement caused by the malaria Of mias-
tnAuc countries.
This remedy fa'sy failed TO the severest cas-
es Of Chds and Fever and has this great advantage
over other Ague medicines that It subdues the complaint
without injury the patient 1, contains no qhn'ne OF
other deeteou, substances does produce qunism
or any injurious effect whatsver Shaking brothers Of
the army and the west try and you will endorse these
assertions.
Prepared ty J. Q. AVER & Co., Lowell Mass, and
sold by ali Dealers ia medicines everywhere 67T4
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The VERMONT DEAD.--In list Of Ver-
mont soldiers who have died at DAnviile, Va.
reported to the Surgeon General Of Mass. by
Lieut.. Col. s. A. Holmsu, Medical Director
Of the Sixth Corps, we 6nd the following -
Alfred Jacobs, Co. |, llth Regt; Edward
f. Smith, Co. H. llth. North6eld Lyman
Woodbury., Co. @. 10th, Randolph; Robert
Brooks, Co. B, 10Th, Stowe.
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AN INFALLIBLE CURE FOR DYsENTERY.-
DR.. Page of Washington communicates to
the Republican of that city the following
simple remedy, long known in family prac-
tice, and which was recently tried in the
camp Of the New York 22I regiment. where
there were from eighty to one hundred cases
daily, and with rapid cures in every case
Recipe In tea cup full of vinegar, dis
solve as much salt as it will take up, leavin z
little excess of salt at the bottom OF the
cup. Pour boiling water upon the solution
tiil the cup is two-thirds or three-qaarters
full A scum will rise to the surface, which
must be removed. and the solution allowed
to cool.
Doss.--Tsble spoonful three times day
till relieved.
! The rationale of the operation Of this sim
pie medicine will readily occur to the psthol =
ogst, and in many hundreds of trials | have
never known it to fail in dysentery and pro-
tracted diarrbei.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-09-15

REGTMENTAL DRTLL.-The first annua
drill Of the 4,h Regiment Vermont Militia,
Col. c. B. Wilson commanding, will be held
at Montpelier, commencing on Tuesday, Sept.
Is h, and continuing three days. PfePara-
tions are in PROCESS that the soldiers may
have good time and be made comfortable.
NO doubt large number of visitors will be
attracted here TO witness the military evolu-
tionA
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-09-15

A new military district has been created in
Virginia, composed of Princess Anne, Nor
folk, Nansemond, Southampton aud Isle OF
Wight counties, to the command of which
Brevet Major General Torbett has been as
signed Among the troops ordered to duty
in the district are the remaining detachment
of the 9th Vermont Volunteers.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-09-15

DRowxED.-Geo. w. Newcomb, aged 8
years, SON Of widow Lydia Newcomb. who re-
sides at Perkinsville, was drowned while
bathing with others at the Bridge Falls on
the Lamoille River, near the village of John
son, Thursday afternoon Sept. 9th. He was
a young man Of good promise, and his loss is
deeply felt by his widowed mother.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-09-15

The General Term OF the Supreme Court
will he held at Montpelier on the first Tues
day in November next. The Docket is to be
made up in the order of the circuit, except
Washington County, the cases from which
will be last.
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CONFIDENTIAL

YOUNG MEN WHO HAVE INJURED
themselves by certain secret hsb s, which unit them
for business or pleasure 'he duties OF aIrisd lie as
also middle aged and old men, who from the foies Of
youth, other feel debility In advance OF tne
years before placing ihsmseye. under the eatment OF
any one, should hrst read - TIE 5kC6ET FRIEND,'
Married Ladies' Wishing TO avoid an Increase Of Family
will learn somsthing Of importance by pursuing Inc
tecret Friend y,
Sent to any address. In sealed Envelope on receipt
OF Twenty five Cen Addr Is
DIR. CHAS. A. STUART co
6ll2 Boston, MSS
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THE CONFESSIONS AND EXPERT
ENCE OF AN INVALID.

Published for the benefit, and as CAUTION TO
YOUNG MEN and others who suffer from Nervous
Debility, Premature Decay a Manhood sc supplying
at the same time Means Of sef-oure. BY who has
cured himself after undergoing considsrAb quAekeTy.
By enolosiug postpaid addressed envelope, single
copies may be had OF the author.
NATHANIEL MAYFAIR. Esq,
:s9iaw Brooklyn, Kings County. N. Y.
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SoUrH CAROLINA. The New York Post
has letter from the interior Of South Caro-
lima, which says
The slave power dies hard. Some late
officers say it is not dead. They say that in
short time they will prove il in Washing
ton. The late slaves refuse to obsy the lash.
and they are shot and stabbed in consequences.
One negro lately declared that he was sick.
aud refused to work he was stabbed eight
times in one arm by his master. The master
was fined sixty dollars. A black woman was
beaten on the head with chair till nearly
dead for traing offence. Bat the list Is
TOO long to record here. The old respect for
educated or wealthy whites is being beaten
out of the heads of the blacks. There has
| been much refinement and education in this
district, but bitterness of temper is fast taking
their place. To-day it is not safe here 10
praise the Union publicly. Privately it can
be heard. The black troops have not pacl'
fed the community and they are almost with
drawn. Surgeons and others lately in the
rebel army are begging situations in our
army, and in some cases they are successful.
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WHISKERs WHISKERS

Do you want whiskers or Moustsches Our crccian
Compound will force them grow the smoothest
f,ce or chin or hair on bald heads, In Si1 weeks
Pdce 81. .00-3 packages for 81 OO seut BY mall any
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HAPPINESS OR MlsERYf

All nervous suffers afflicted with spermatorrNsa,
n shhy Emissions Loss Of Poser, Impotence, &C.. the
esult Of seltabuse, Sexual Bxc'sses and impure con
uecons can have the Of sent them free in
sealed envelopes receipt ored stamp. Address John
d. Williams p. o Box 2S55, Philadelphia, P A.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-09-15

A reduction in the charges for advertized
letters has been made by the PostmAster Gen
Persons calling for such letters will have to
nav but one cent now, instead Of two.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-09-15

The authorities at New Orleans have re-
lessedtron prison Charles w. Reed, who
performed the bold exploit OF RAINING the
rehe ram Webb past that city.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-09-15

Cen. Miles has had Capt. r. b, Winder,
son Of the deceased rebel General, arrested
and sent to Washington. He claims in his
cruelty TO prisoners TO have acted under or
ders OF his government.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-09-15

Hon. Asa O.Aldis, of the Supreme Cour. OF
Vermont, has been appointed U. s. Consul
TO reside at Nice.
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II is recommended and used by the first medical Au.
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threatened to blow his brains out. Some
body shot at him previously, but hit another
person. He was not near the dead line.
The sentinel cried out "halt Yank, I'm going
to shoot" Witness said four or five were
shot. Shooting men was common occurrence.
Every night he frequently heard men crying
murder"
Crosse s-Examined by Baker. Witness had
heard sentinel say he received furlough for
thirty days for every Yankee be killed. He
knew men we're shot during the night because
he saw their bodies next morning.
Q.--Did Capt. Wirz ever hurt yous
A.--No.
Q.--He only threatened you
A.-That's what's the matter. (Lsughter)
Ed. Richardson, resident Of Albany, Ga.
for 23 years, testified that the place is As
miles from Andersonville. He was at Ander-
sonyille every month in the year 1864 until
August. There was good corn crop in
1868, but not much wheat there There
we're many sweet potatoes. In 1864 large
wheat crop was planted. but the rain destroy
ed il. The plantations in the vicinity Of An
dersonville we're large and the farmers raised
vegetables for their own use.
Cross-Examined. Witness said in two
warehouses in Andersonville there was coDsid-
cradle bacon. syrup and corn meal. There
was not much garden truck in 1864. There
was difficulty in obtaining seed.
Mr.. Baker said this was one Of the witness
es for the defense aud would not be used any
further at present.
BY the Court. Witness said it is corn
growing country. There was good crop In
! 1864, and more corn was planted than in any
other previous year.
| Charles j. Williams, of the lst New York
Cavalry, testified that the medical treatment
was better under DR.. Clayton, the Post Sur
seon, than under his predecessors, Ds. White
| and stevenson. Two men were shot in the
stockade and one in the hospital. Some OF
the clothing sent by the Sanitary Commission
was distributed in the hospital wards, while
the blankets and pants were appropriated BY
| the rebels.
| Cross-examined.---W Witness had seen Capt.
Wltz interfere with man in the hospital,
but he used no personal violence. A confed-
crate soldier brought potatoes and green col n
into the stockake and took them to another
sutler, one of our own prisoners. II our men
could not buy them they had to 60 without.
A Yankee was not allowed to enter the store
house at Andersonville, but looking in he saw
goods and groceries piled up.
Mr.. Baker said the prisoner was not well
to-day be WAS suffering with pains in the
head and breast, and was troubled with the
bowel complaint. If the Court could now
adjourn for the remainder Of the day it would
be great favor to him.
The Court at one P. NJ, adjourned, Major
General Wallace saying the prisoner would
receive medical attendance.
/
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WAsH1soros, Sept. {

w PtPNs Os
After the record of yesterday was read,
Mr.. Baker asked the Court TO disregard tes-
timouy in answer to leading questions by the
Judge Advocate, and also OF rumors or hear
say evidence which had nothing legally to do
with the case.
The official reporters made a minute OF Mr..
Bakers suggestion.
Joseph Adler testified to instances OF the
suffering of the sick, similar to those hereto
fore narrated by other witnesses. He men
toned the case OF man who had been assail-
ed by dogs, His throat had been torn to
pieces, aud blood was running from the
Wounds. Wirz and Doctors White and
Stevenson we're near at the time WIZ said
it served the d--d scoundrel right the mau
died on the spot the same day; witness also
narrated the case Of sick man who asked
Wirz for food Wirz struck him on the head
with a riding whip; the man went into hts
and died two days after of the IL men who
accompanied witness to the prison, all died
but IL; he heard Wirz order sentinel tC
Are at man who had crossed the dead line
and instructed him to FIRE whether the msr
was over the dead line or not; the sentine
shot the man in the breast.
W, II. Jennings, a colored soldier, testified
that his wound was not dressed after he wa
taken to Andersonville. He was whipped b!
Wirz for not going to work when unable t
do so. Turner, the man who had charge o
the dogs, gave him thirty lashes on the back
He was then put in the stocks for nigh
and a day with nothing to eat or drink h
could not walk. Witness saw a mao VIII
had been shockingly bitten by the dogs sn
who died soon alter.
I. N. Way, belonging to an Ohio regimen n
testified that he was punished for fifteen mia
utes, by being tied by his two thumbs, hi
toes barely touching the ground. He al
tempted to escape and was recaptured' En-
countering Wirz, the latter said, Wei
you're back again" Witness replied. ="
guess SO" Wlrz then said, I'm going t
take care of you this time I'll put you !
the stocks four days" Witness thea sal
jokingly, +" had rather be carried than walk,
Then Wirz replied, " You Cd d-n son
b.. If you give me any more OF your III
I'll shoot YOU" He was then put In Il
stocks for eight days. His head and fe
we're fastened in the stocks, his back on Il
ground aud his face exposed to the sun. II
punishment was inflicted because he attem
ted TO escape. He knew personally abo,
the hounds, as he had bssn captured three
four times by them. A young fellow namt
Freddy was caught by the foot aud ate
ward torn all to pieces by the dogs. Witne
'ndsnother OF the escaping party climbed
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WHOSE TIMELY USE, UNDER PROVIDING
HAS OFTEN SAVED LIFE.

WHOSE TIMELY USE, UNDER PhONlDBNCs,
HAS OFTEN SAVED LIFE
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remedy they have been used and tested in the United
Sta for thirty years and relied upon by hundreds
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Ma'on and it s eerta My true whcn assert that no
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dredth's Pills.
They produce good effect upon disease almost iDms-
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disc ased action is arrested where wAchfunsss aud
pain been present, the system becomes quier and
the patient soon obtains refreshing seep.
The genuine BRANDRETH PILL BOX has upon It
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