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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-12-22

MELcHIoR-FGnis. Mr.. Atkins, Of the
Argus, has given the scamp :" first rate no.
tice," in a letter to the Boston Courier, say
ing:
That man came to Montpelier poor and
destitute. pretending to be a loyal refugee
from tie South. The Rector Of Christ's
Church presented his case to the charitable ;
| was induced to aid him to scholars in
French and drawing, through the Argus and
Patriot; the Masonic frsterpity interested
themselves in his behalf; furnished room
was given him; his board paid, aud the most
strenuous efors made to get him pupils, that
he might earn his own livelihood eventually.
Among these pupils was a bright, interest
ing Miss of fourteen fifteen yeers, belong
ing to one of our best families, and she /, is
who is the young lady he claims to have been
married to. The facts are that he grossly
insulted, and attempted her ruin, while Civ
ing her lesson in drawing, on Monday Of
last week. locking his door ere he tried to
thus foully wrong a guiless girl of tender
years. For this he was waited on by two of
his best friends--msn who had done all pos
sible to befrieud him--and told, that having
proved himself a scoundrel, he must leave
town, which he did.
All his talk about 4" contract of marriage" 4"
" secret marriage" " discarded lover" " des-
truction of my things, - intense excitement"
" menaced to be shot" T" not permitted 10
see my wife, nor her parents, nor any friends,
nor even collect my dues" etc., is all as false
as the heart of the scoundrel who wrote it.
He had no things, the very clothes he wore
having been given him here; there was no
exritement: ma NAV thank fortune that he
did not see the parents of the Miss he at
tempted to wrong else he had not been alive
he has not friend here it is not probable
the men who waited on him we're discarded
lovers" both having been married about as
many years as the Miss had lived and he
had no dues, being in debt to every man who
would trust him. Prof. B. Melchior is
an imposter, sponge, and villain who is
going about the country imposing upon the
unwary and the charitable.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-12-22

The resolution adopted by our Legislature.
in favor OF securing equal rights without
respect to color, to all citizens, including the
right of elective franchise" which were sent
to the several States, have been transmitted
by Gov. Brsmlette to the Kentucky Legisla-
ture with message, condemning them strong
ly and denying the right Of Congress, the
President, or any one, to make the negro a
voter.
The commissioners Of the juvenile reform
school last week visited several localities
which are desirous of securing the location
Of the institution, but we understand have
not, as yet, come to any conclusion. The
principal contestants are Waterbury and an
island in Garnd Isle county, with the chances
in favor Of the former. though in the matter
of keeping the young offenders from running
away the latter is undoubtedly the best, as il
is small territory in the middle OF the lake.
STANDARD
The house OF Jesse Scott Of Newport, was
entered by back door on Sunday night and
twenty-four hundred dollars in U. s. bonds
and greenbacks stolen from Charles Bald win,
who lives in the souse.
IL is proposed to take some OF the kinks
out Of the Mississippi River, which will make
Il three hundred miles shorter.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-12-22
mo- OONSuMPTIVES.

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ed seyera years with lung affection, and that
dread disease consamp pon-is anxious 20 make known
10 his fellow sufferers the means Of cure.
To all who desire IT, he will send aeopy OF the pre-
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using the same which they vi fad sure cure for con
sumption, asthma, bronshis, coughs, colds, &c. The
only object OF the advertiser in sending the prescription
to benefit the afflicted and spread information which
he eonc,ivss to be invaluable and he hopes every suf
ierer ~il uy his remedy, il will cost them nothing
and may prove blessing.
Parties wishing the prescription will please address,
kRy. EDWARD A, WILSON.
81 06.daw Kings County, New York.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-12-22

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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-12-22

sThese are the only revolutionary pensions
in Vermont, all the rest being for service IN
subsequent wars. mainly the war Of lsl2'l4
and The reh. llinn
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-01-10
LadleH' Hats.
The largest assortment At tCHAhLEA AOAKFORD SONS,
c5ntinsRtal Hotel. PhllAdslphia.
A ROwdy Curate.
IFrau the London Post, Dscsmb r, IL. j

From the London Post Dscsmb r. III
Yesterday the Rev. John Gurney, Gu
rate to the Rev. Mr. Green, incumbent
Of Trinity Church, Carlisle street, Lam.
beth, was charged before Mr.. Yardley, at
the Lambeth Police Court, with creating
disturbance at Mr.. Spurgeon's taber-
nacle, and assaulting Mr.. Thomas Tren-
ton Price, a city missionary, and Mr..
John Claverhouse, q member of Mr..
Spurgeon's congregation, surveyor of
Government stores.
The court was much crowded by the
members of the tabernacle and the friends
Of the prisoner.
Mr.. Culverwell, on being sworn, said
he was employed to keep order at Mr.
Spurgeon's chapel, and on the night be-
fore, between the hours of seven and
eight O'Clock, and during the performance
of Divine service, he was called to the
first gallery, where he found the prisoner
tipsy and creating disturbance ia sort
of growing noise, which disturbed the
service. 80 that public attention was
drawn to it while prayers were being of
ferred. He (witness) asked the prisoner
repeatedly to leave, and not to disturb
the congregation, but he would not, and
he was ultimately obliged to be removed
by force, and In the struggle to get him
out he struck him (witness) blow on the
eye, from the effect of which he is still
suffering.
Mr. Thomas Trenton Price gave evi
dence to the same effect, and said that
officers belonging to the church begged
the. prisoner to desist, but he would moi
and was ultimately removed from tht
building to the gate, where he had des
perate struggle with those removing him
He placed his foot against the iron rail
ings, and by this means resisted his re
moVal, but they ultimately got him out
Knowing him before as the curate o
Christ Church, Blackfriars read. TIL,
witness recommended him to take a cal
and go home, but he refused, and insisted
on going into the tabernacle again, an,
used filthy language and swore yer,
much. A friend Of his (witness) called
cab, and requested the prisoner TO ge
into it with his wife and go home, but ht
refused to do SO, and still insisted Oh
going into the church
Police constable Gales, 245, p, sal,
that while Mr.. spurgeon was reading
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-01-10
"WEDNESDAY. Jan. 4. 1860

MVhhlhu SESSION.
sRSATE.-The Senate met pursuant to nd
J ournheut
On motion OF Mr. BeEils fss hundred eopies
II The GoVeTnor's message were ordered 10 be
printed ior the use u Tie Senate
Mr. Bewey offered joint resolution ad-
journipg the two heusts from this day until
Tuesday morning next next ct IL o'clock, which
was read aud adopted
Mr, Hasel, Clerk of the House being admit
ted informed the Senate that lie House had
eoneurred in the JOINT resolution Of ADJOURN
nent
Alter the transaction of some further business
OF no public importance.
Adjourned until Tuesday next at 10 O.,
clock, A. NJ
HOUSE + House met pursuant to adjourn
ment
Prayer by the Chaplain.
The committee on rules made report,
which was read and adopted.
MIR. Wethsrby. Clerk of the Senate. re-
ported joint resolution of adionrnmsnt
which was read and concurred 10
Dir stuart presented the petition OF citi
zens OF Sussex county in regard to a certain
road, which was referred to committee oI
three
MT. Messick presented simi ar petition
Referred to the same committee.
The House adjourned until 10 o'clock on
Tuesday next
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-01-10
Maryland Items.

DEATH OF DR. GHiGyEs.-Dr. H. q. Greves
died at his residence, in this city, on Thurs
day evening last, after an Illness of several
weeks, aged about go years. The Doctor
was the Conservative candidate at the late
election in this county for State Senator.
He was universally respected by all who
knew him Tor his Kindness of heart towards
his fellow.elizens His remains we're taken
TO Baltimore on Monday last on the steamer
Champion for iuterment, as he was a native
ofthat city CdmbTiiye Herald
SALE OF a FARN.--M Messrs. John A. L. i
Wm. II. Radcliffe, as Trustees, sold on the
18th OF December last, at the Court House
door in Cambridge, the farm Of the late
James Radcliffe, situated on Beekwit
Greek, in this county, and containing $50
acres OF land, to Robert b. and Wm. Sped
den, for Sl5,54O-B.
SALE OF "APPLSBY. Gov. #. II. Hicks
BENZ F. Newcomer, of Baltimore, for Sl6,-
900 cash II.
SALE OF NEW GARRiAGEs.--H. l.. Guy has
sold his carriage shops and dwelling at B.
NJ House to Henry Hsdley and intends
having his last sale Of New Carriages in the
beginning of March.
Mr. Hedey will continue the coach max.
ing business at this old and popular carriage
mandatory.
4 SALE CT CECm COUNTY STocK.--Capt. F
4 Layman, Of Chesapeake City, sold foui
years old colt, recently, 10 gentleman il
Manayunk raised in this county, for $500
The Sire OF the colt was Young Archy,'
and is owned by MIR. Jas, b. Marrett, o
this Town. The dam is owned by Mr.. w
Boulder, and is celebrated for speed as /
trotter.--Crca Wing
PRoAorRD. Il. Elder, of Elkton an,
Mail Agent on the way line between wash
ington and Philadelphia, has been appointet
Head CLERK on the Railway Post-Ofice car
between Washington and New York, an,
has entered upon the duties OF said Office
10.
SERIOUS AccIDEHT.-About noon, OIL
Tuesday last, Mrs. Robert McCaig an
little boy were driving TO Elkton, and WheI
short distance below the railroad erossin
at Sites Mill, they discovered that tn
cars were close by at which the hors
! became frightened and began to run towar
the railroad. The parties being unable 1
manage him, got out Of the carriage Just i
time, it's more than probable, TO escape
frightful death for just as the horse reache
the railroad and was in the act of crossing
the cars struck him, cutting off both for
legs, and damaging the carriage considera
bly,. The horse had to be afterwards killed
making the second Mr.. c. has lost by th
cars.-I5.
APPoNTMENT.--Col. Chase Bird, late {
the 9th Del. Vol, has received an appoint
ment as Lt.-Colonel in the first regiment q
Haneock's Veteran corps, and has bee
ordered to take charge of the men alread
enlisted in this corps.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-01-10

SHRRMAA's EXPEDITION 10 lGoRdIA TO THR
ALTAMAHA.-After Savannah was taken, 9heI-
man went out to destroy the treatle work Of the
AltamRha bridge. Four miles of the trestle
work were burned and the railroad for sixty
miles blotted out Of existence. A correspond
ent writing from Savannah, says.
The destruction of this road will prevent it's
use by the rebels for any subsequent attack from
this direction upon the forces which VIZ may
leave in the city. 1t was ascertained that ffiy
locomotives aud several hundred cars compri-
slug large portion Of the rolling stock which
had been Withdrawn from before Sherman, had
been run down upon this road for safety, This
course was forced upon them by the partial sue
cess of General Fosters expedition up Broad
river, by which part OF the Charleston and
Savannah Road was commanded by his guns -
As this Gulf Road is not completed from Thomas
10 Albany, distance Of sixty miles, for all
practical purposes the rebels aTs as much de-
priyed Of their use as il We had destroyed
them.
The amount Of rolling stock added to our
capture Of fifteen engines and two hundred cars
in the city, and the train taken at Briar Greek
by our cavalry nakes up IN item of much
serious loss TO the rsbels.
Besides this portion Of the road has been
used extensively W those engaged In blockade
running we'll constructed road led from q
point on the railroad to the coast. This had
been in constant use.
Although the different sounds on the coast
from the mouth Of the AltamshA to Savanuah
are watched by our feet, still the coast abound,
with inlels navgable for vessels Of light draush
aud through these great quantities Of foreign
goods have tOHnd their way into the interior,
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-01-10

A HARTFORD NEwsBoY's CHRISTMAS
In Hartford there was Christmas din
ner, under the auspices of the city mis-
sionary, for the forlorn, the orphans, the
vagabonds of the street-A broth Of a
newsboy thus tells the story of his ex-
perience to the Hartford Press "All the
boys come to the school'us, n then we
marched up ter the hall, N all round
the long tables. They had big fiddle
and bugles and things, and made music
when we's marching. Gil When we
got through doin' that, they all stopped
anu stood still all round the tables, till
Hawley (Father Hawley, city missionary, }
hollered out, Drink l" We went in then.
Iii ! ye ort ter seen 'em. We had turkey
meat N biscuits with butter on 'em, IN
coffee, n pop corn, m pie. 'Twant SO
good as last year-didn't have no candy.
Had all the coffee wanted. drinked
thirteen cups One feller come along and
give us hot coffee. He give us about five
cups, N wouldn't give US any more. =
Pretty soon mother man come along, II
we told him we hadn't had no coffee
wouldn't nobody give us any. He said
we might have all we wanted. Gi
drinked thirteen cups. One o. the fellers
Pete Connors, chucked me in the face
with piece o apple pie-hit me right in
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-01-10

At the annual sale of psws in Plymouth
Church, Brooklyn REV Henry Ward
Beecher, Pastor), on Tuesday evening, the
total amount bid for rentals and premiums
for the ensuing year was forty thousand
dollars, which is nine thousand dollars more
than was realized on the pews Of the church
during the past year.
Ex-Governor Richard Yates Union, of
Illinois, has been chosen United States
Senator to succeed William A. Richardson,
Democrat, whose term expires with this
Congress. Mr.. Yates was member of the
House Of Representatives from 1851 to 1855,
elected by the Wing party. For the past
four years he has been Governor of the
State.
Secretary tessendeu has been nominated
for reelection to the United States Senate
by the caucus of Union members of the
Maine Legislature. OF fcourse, this fore
shadows his resignation of the Secretary
sahip of the Treasury. He will, without
doubt, be elected.
The Hon. Jacob M. Howard was, oil
Wednesday, reelected by the Legislature o
Michigan to the Senate Of the United States
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-01-10

On mttlon ef MIR. AlldeIdiee, a committee of
three we're appointed to act With a similar com
miItes Of the Senate. 10 wall upon bis RxeslIsney
the Governor Of tho State Of Delaware, and In
form him Of the organization Of the General
Assembly.
Messrs. Alllsrdice, Dyes and Hickman were
appointed said committee
s NJ, Harrington, jr., Secretary Of the State,
presented q message from the Governor, which
WAS read by the Clerk
Mr.. Duncan moved that one thousand copies
Of the message be printed for the use OF the
House which motion prevailed
Mr. AllIerdce meyed that the Clerk be ln-
Stneied to furnish each member with copy Of
the Revised Code, oae copy Of the volume OF The
Laws OF tue State OF Delaware, aud ons copy Of
the Lays passed al the last session Of the Legis
laiures Adopted,
On molten, adjourned
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-01-10
URNAL TUESDAY, JANUARY

the eye Then the boys went to firln'
pie Old Hawley come along and hit
'em on the head with his big cane. He
gin 'em good rap, tell yer hid
under the table The udder boys stole
all the pie round where was. and the
woman wouldn't give me any-said l
stole It, An' didn't. Pooty soon she
went away, n went to nuther place III
hooked two pieces Twas mince pie =
Twas good All the boys hooked up.
piles The p'leeceman put one leller In
the watchhouse fur stealth apples
didn't steal any Had some pop corn
an all the coffee wanted dIinked
thirteen cups"
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-01-10

A sToRx AsouT GsH'L GRAEE-At a Uuioa
meeting in New Haven, the other night. Judge
johnson, Of Ohio, told "a little story" shout
General Grant ia his boyhood He said that iu
Georgetown, Ohio, where Grant lived when
small boy, circus one day came. The boys a II
went 10 the circus, and in the course Of the pro-
gramme the mule which no outsider was expec-
I'D to ride, WAS brought in the ling. The monkey
nrat S'tsd 70 ride and was thrown One village
boy now caiHe on. and then another and another.
each 10 turn being saiekly and heavily thrown
by the trained animal, Gsail at least a dozen
were placed hors du combat.
At last q modest little boy was assal If ha
would not make the attempt. 81 will try, r.
piled the apparently timid youth, and dexteri-
ously mounting the animal, he grAsped hold and
retained his seat, notwithstanding the utmost
exertons Of the cresture 10 osst him of, until
at last the animal wearied out, stood still pant
ing and Vanquished, with the undaunted aud
indOmitable young hero, Ulysses s. Grant,
firmly seated on bis back. This, sal the Judge,
is tbe character Of the hero Of Vicksburg nov
and ho will cling to the back Of Bob Lee and
JEFF Davis, until tired Of the ride they yield
obedience to rightful constitutional authority.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-01-10

GRANp CoNcERr. .-Carl SEMI lnstTumen
tai Subscription Concert, will be given al
Wilmington Institute Hail, on Thursday
evening January 18th 1865 The manage
ment respectfully Informs the public that IN
addition TO the artists SO acceptable at the
former concerts, MIR. Ewers, the celebrated
performer on the Cornet has been engaged,
Charles Droughmann will perform tuiO
Solo aud Theodore Ahernd will render one
OF hs superb solos on the Niolincello. The
programme will comprise varied selection
ot musical gems, among which, Sounds
from the Alps will be given by request,
also the William Tell Overture, and other
popular pieces.
Subscriptions, three tickets for one dol
lar. Single admission at the door fifty
ceuts. Doors open at q quarter past seven
O'Clock Concert TO commence at eight
o'clock. Subscribers tickets can be pTocur-
ed three days prior to the Concert ut Grobe =
Music Store at the Hall.
EDWARD WILLARD,
decsO.5t. Business Agent.
SPECIAL NoTIcE Dry Goods Dress Uoois,
Table LINENS 1gwengs White dOods. ShaWls,
&c. viii be sold great bargain to change
business, as my time and attention will be de-
voted to gOntlemen's furnis shng goods exclusive
ly, where good assortment can always be had
at the very lowest prices ia the city or State
Please Gull and examine, No. 3l5 Market street,
Wilmington, Del. WM. II. CRow.
December 9-f
ASSIGNMENT OF THE QUOTAS FOR THE
COMING DRAFT FOR SO0, 900 MEN.
am instructed by the A. A Frov. Marshal
General, that the quota of the State Of Delaware,
under the call OF tke President of the United
States for three hundred thousand men will be
assigned on the basis OF the euro ment, as exiat-
ing in the monthly report of corrections for
December 1864, which report will be completed
by the 10Th instant.
That the quota when assigned may be as near
as possible in proportion TO the number actually y
liable to Military duty under the enrolment act
the committee and others 10 the various sub
districts, who take an interest in the correction,
are urgently requested to make every effort, tc
correct their enrolment during the few days
that yet remain to perform the work.
Committees will return their lists Of name:
to be stricken off or added on the enrolment, 70
this office Immediately.
ErwIN WILMER
Prov Mar of Delaware
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-01-10

MURDER OP SoLDIER ~ CUMBERLASD CoUHTT,
PA--Last week, q furlOughed soldier, W. r.
Vauasdiau, was suspected by three Of his neigh
borH Of being deserter. Three brothers named
Rupert. undertook to arrest him, to get the $50
reward for delivering dsserter to the Provost
Marshal They stopped him In the road, but
being strong man, be pushed one Of them aside
Howard Rupert then drew a revolver, and tax
ing deliberate aim at ". fred. The bail entered
the body. The Rupefts then carried him into
his house, where be lied 10 few minutes, sur
rounded by bis wife and children. The three
Ruperts have been arrested aud lodged in Jail to
await their trial tor murder.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-01-10

TIE Wilmington is well re-
presented in the Navy, and by those of
whom she may well be proud. By pri-
vate note from Engineer j. W, Huxley, Of
the United States War Steamer .Sarsacas
we learn that his vessel was in the recent
action at Wilmington, N. O., and came
off without sustaining any injury. He
states that the feet of Admiral Porter is
taking in ammunitiol which looks as
though their work was not all over yet.
Engineer Huxley states that the lombard
ment was Of most terrific nature, aver
aging at one time lsO shells minute
The rebel fort was silenced, its flag shot
away and everything perishable around
it burned up. Our army took 200 pri
soners, boat expedition from the navy
80. Our total loss was 81 men
We have also to thank Engineer VIM
Emmons, Jr, of this city, of the United
States Steamer Aiagos for line and &
package of Southern papers. The MingOt
was at that time on Broad River, Soutt
Carolina, shelling rebel batteries on eithel
shore, and clearing the river of all kind
Of rebel impertinences, such as torpedos
guerillas, &c. In an engagement a
Honey Hill, the Aiagos lost one killed
and had two wounded, but the work wa
successful, and the object Ito cut the Sa
vannah and Charleston Rail Road) at
tanned. May God bless and keep th
brave boys of Delaware, whether on dec
or on shore.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-01-10
GentIemem's Hats,
All the latest styles at CHARLES oAKFoRD i SONS,
CouuRentAl Hotel. Philadelphia,
HOW To ACT WHEN THE CLOTHES ARE
ON FIRE


The following which we copy from the
Scientific American, should be cut ont
and preserved.
Three persons out of four would rush
right up to the burning individual, and
begin to paw with their hands without
any definite aim 1t is useless to tell the
victim TO do this or that, or call for wa
ter. In fact, it is generally best to say
not word, but seize blanket from a
bed, or cloak, or any woollen fabric
if none is at hand, take any woolen ma
terial-hold the corners as far apart as
you can, stretch them out higher than
your head, and running boldly to the
person, make motion of clasping in the
arms, mostly about the shoulders. This
instantly smothers the fire aud saves the
face. The next instant throw the unfor-
tunate person on the floor. This is an
additional safety to the face and breath,
aud any remnant of flame can be put out
more leisurely. The next Instant immerse
the burnt part in cold water, and oil pain
will cease with the rapidity of lightning
Nexe&et some common -four, remove
from the water, and cover the burnt parts
with an inch Of thickness of -four; il
possible, put the patient to bed, and do
all that is possible to soothe until the
physician arrives. Let the -four remain
until it falls oil itself, when a beautiful
new skin can be found Unless the burns
are deep, no other application is needed.
The dry -four for burns is the most ad
mirable remedy ever proposed, and the
information ought to be impaired to all
The principle Of its action is, that lik,
the water, it causes instant aud perfec
relief from pain by totally excluding the
air from the injured parts