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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-04-14
NoRTHFIELD WIDE AWAKE

Monday wga brilliant day for Mortified
Upon the arrival of the mail train, news came
that Lees whole army had surrendered 20
Grant, and feet we're busy carrying the Joyful
news from house to house men threw up
their caps, jumped, ran, wrestled, embraced
each other, and hurrahed for everybody and
evsry thing, with ordinations of +" bless the
Lord - glory to God p the rebellion is
broken y the war is over o. "hurrah for
the Union - " bless the old Stars and
Stripes &c, &c. People seemed to be ex-
hiIarated and wild with JOY. All classes We'd
with each other in tneir congratulations.
Everything in the shape of bell was rung
at a. m, while the whistles from the steam
engines screeGhed and blowed as loud as
they could, with the sub base Of the station
AIRY engine in the machine shops.
" Can you tell me what all this noise is
for :" inquired trembling old man, as pass
ed him on keen jump. Oh yes, Lee has
surrendered his whole army to Gen. Grant.
Glory to God !" he exclaimed as the tears
came to his eyes, and left him blessing the
Lord.
At p. m. the people began to assemble
from the hills and valleys, and one hundred
guns we're fred in honor of the glorious
event. In the evening an impromptu meet
ing was called in Concert Hall. Hon. Heman
Carpenter was made moderator, and John
Gregory Secretary. Short speeches were
made by Messrs. Carpenter, Gregory, Sher-
burn, Bradford, Keith, Johnson and Ford
Music prevailed, and Hail Columbia"
+" Yankee Doodle" and other pieces we're
played with effect, Old John Browns song
with his soill is marching on" was sung by
the audience, and it never sounded so good
before. 10 the midst of our rejoicings, when
our cup of JOY was running over, the wide
doors Of the hall were opened, and there on
the cannon hung poor old JEFF Davis, sur
rounded with foretaste of what he will get
II certain doctrines are true, and if they are,
move place of the kind be made on pur-
pose for him. There he hung, on a gallows,
erected Haman-like, scorchipg and writhing
as though in pain for his great misdeeds, with
not one soul TO sympathizs with him 10 the
great crowd. Finally he could not stand it
any longer, and the flames put him out of our
sight by letting him drop into barrel of
shayings, and thus ended the career Of this
ambitious, misdirected and wicked mana
warning to all traitors, for all time to come.
The Union block and several private resi-
dencee were brilliantly illuminated.
Northheld, April IL, 1865. j. G.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-04-14

The CANADA lMBRoGLIo.-The latest phase
of the Canadian question seems to be this
Since the decision Of Judge Smith in the case
of the raiders, Secretary Seward has with
drawn the demand for the extradition Of the
raiders on condition that the Canadian Gov
eminent shall prosecute them for violating
the neutrality laws OF Canada, To this the
Canadian Government has agreed, and has
moreover ordered the Provincial Treasurer to
pay the 81. Adams banks on proof Of their
loss. II this be SO, the raiders are TO be
tried at st. GATHERINGS for a violation OF neu-
trahty, aud not with reference to extradition
to the United States
P. s. We understand that but one, Lieut..
Young, is to be tried for breach Of neutrality.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-04-14
STATE OF VERMONT.
ADJ'r. AND INSPECTOR GEMS OFFICE. !
Woodstock, March Is, 1865. !
NJ

Authority Is hereby given 20 raise one regiment o.
Cavalry 20 conss, Of twelve companies u one hlndred
and three officers aud each constitute porto
Of the Miiua Of this state, under the Act NJ the Gen
etAl Assembly, EMIT " An Act ~ Organizing the
Militia" approved November q 1864 Volunteers, 70
the number Of twenty ave, or more will received unit
the first day of May A. D. 1855, um any locality in The
state at hicu time companies will be auangsd, having
reference locality in the different military districts ia
the state and the exigency " the service may be
considered ny the Comma Chief-by whom d e
power is reserVed 10 The event Of excess Of men be-
ing enlisted beyond the number necessary 20 the
regiment 70 the maximum to roget men offered or 10
Assgn transfer from locality smother Adjacent
for me purpose Of completing the organization.
2 Blanks fif enlistment contracts will be furnished
from thu office Of the AdJutant and Inspector General,
upon applies ton therefor. The rics must be taktu
IN duplicate aud when returned 20 the Office Of the Ad-
juiant and Inspector General, must contain Endorsed
thereon ceftih ae Of physician In regular pfacuce,
and gud standing in his profess that has petson
ally eNamiu ID the men, whose names appear thereon,
ard that they are physically sound snd able to PEI ofm
military duty.
3 No recruits will he received who VIII not furnish
heir own horses for all drills and pafades win ut
charge. except when ale into active service. And The
tnlstaent contract must have indorsed thereon the
uheate Of the Seleotnen Of the town In which toe
etus reside or other proper person, that the men,
whose names appear thereon, own each hose, have
ample means TO procure one
The companies. when completed will be organized
b. the election Of officers, in aooo dance 20 far as may
be prac'icshls with the Provisions Of General Order No.
% the Governor o. Vermont GATED November %,
1854 d when the twelve companies shall have been
organized regiment will be organized by the election
Of Field Cfieers upon orders be eafer to be issued
5. As soon as the companies stal have been Fsised
and oteanzed, the arms. equipments uniforms wilt
be distributed
6. In he event Of fai ure to raise by volunteering
by the time limited the number " 60 rsquied a'ssn-
ments may be made districts Of the number Of men
required from each
BY order Of His Excellency,
J GREGORY SMITH,
Governor and Commander-in-C Chief.
PETER T. WAsHBURN,
Adj. a lnsp. Gen.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-04-14

BELLOWS FALLS, April 10.
Bellows Falls is in an uproar to-day over
the glori news. Guns, bells. horns and
engines are making ali the noise they CAN
This morning there was a contest al the
Episcopal Church between the people and
sexton, who acting under orders was guard
ing the bell to prevent it from being ruug -
After enc man had received some injuries the
sexton aH a last resort cut the rope The
crowd then rushed in and threw out the
sexton and up stalrs went. where they got
hold Of the short end Of the rope, when they
made 'be bell ring amid tee cheers of the
crowd IN the street. They also rushed up to
the top Of the belfry, where they cheered for
the Union, and we're responded to by the
crowd below. The lire companies are parao.
ing the streets, and the public schools are al
SO suspended, and the pupils are marching
the streets with banners, ringing bells. wav.
irg rihhons OF red white and blue, &c.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-04-14

LYING TO THE LAsT.-Just before mount
ing his horse for the last skedadd.e, extra
Billy Smith (rebel Governor Of Virginia.
made speech saying the rebel troops were
victorious and that Richmond should not be
evacuated. Billy once made reasonable
speech in the House at Washington, under
the inspiration Of egg-nog. Perhaps
wholesome fear Of bad eggs inspired the last
speech.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-04-14

FROM MoBILR.-On the way TO Mobile
Steee's column charged upon Two regiments
of rebel cavalry at Pollard, Alabama, captur-
ing % officers, 400 men, and $50 horses. In
the fight with Spanish fort (Mooile,) two Of
our monitors were sunk by torPedoes-the
Milwaukee and Usage, but only four sailors
were killed and seven wounded. The turret
of the Milwaukee is still above water and
firing away at the rebels.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-04-14

Moj John d. Bartlett Of Montpelier has
been appointed recruiting officer for one com
pAny under the above order and is prepared
to receive enistments Of such as may apply
to his office. The Major desires to secure a
full company in this and adjoining towns and
hopes TO see the men forthcoming.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-04-14

ing definitely the terms upon which the sur
render Of the army OF Northern Virginia will
he received
Very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
U. s. GRANT,
Lieut. Gen. Commanding armies Of the U.
States
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-04-14
The War Virtually Ended
AND THE
UNION RESTORED!

WAR DEP'T. Washington,
April 8, 9 p. NJ. !
10 MAJ Gen. Dir 4:
This department has received the Off Il
report Of the surrender this day of Gen Il
and his whole army to Lieut.. Gen. Grant a
the terms proposed by Gen, Grant. bet 9
will be given as speedily as possible. =
4. NJ. STANTON, Sec. of War.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-04-14
HDo'Rs ARMIES OF THE U. s.
Apr. 9, 4.30 p. M.

H'Do Re ARMIES OF THE U. 8.
Apr. 9, 4:S0 p. M.
Hon, E. H. Stanton
Cen Lee surrendered the army of Nor,ht
Virginia this afternoon upon the terms p
posed by myself. The accompanying addi-
tional correspondence will show the conu-
tions fully.
u. S. GIANT, Lieut.. Gen.
April 9th, 1865.
General
received your note Of this morning on
picket line, whittier had come to meet va
and ascertain definitely what terms were e.
braced in your propositions OF yesterday witl
reference to the surrender OF this army
now request sn interview in accordance visa
the offer contained in your letter of yesterd, -
for that purpose.
Very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
r. K. LEE, General
To 1t. Gen. Grant, Comd'g u s. Armie
ArRIL 9th. 1865.
To Gen r. e. Lee, Commanding Confed,ro 9
State Armies
Your note of this date Is but this moment
(ll50 a. n.y. received. In consequence &
my having passed from the Richmond an
Lynchburg road to the Farmville and Lynch
burg road, am at this writing about foul
miles west Of Walters Church, and will push
forward to the front for the purpose OF meet.
ing you.
notice sent to me on this road where yo
wish the interview to take place will metl
me. Very respectfully,
Your obedient servt.
u. s. GRANT,
Lieut.. General
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-04-14
HOW THE GREAT NEWS WAS RE-
VIEWED AT MONTPELIER.

The people Of Montpelier are in an s,stacy
Of joy-business suspended, stores, shops,
and corner groceries closed, bells ringing,
bunting flying, and cannon roaring. Whist
with orders from the Governor, from the War
Department, and with private enterprise, we
believe any where from two hundred to six
hund'ed gus are to be fired. Every body
screams at every body ; every body laughs
with every body every body cheers with
every body-somenow, even if in rare in
stances it be upon compulsion. Among the
incidents Of the day we must chronicle the
fact that file Of soldiers called upon the pro-
prietor of the Argus this morning and sug-
gested the propriety OF hanging out the U. S.
flag from that Office whereupon, with great
alacrity, lie procured flag and "let her Ay,"
cheering the bunting as he gave it to the
breeze. From this position the squad
charged" upon quite a number of citizens.
altogether in despite Of the rules laid down
in books Of gentility, aud dispensing with
cards Of invitation; often being met. we doubt
not, with es hearty cheers as could posi-
bly, be given under an appearance Of con-
straint, and sometimes with apparent reluc.-
ance. We can hardly find it in our hearts to
regret that any, who have been very dem
onstative against the war. should be COM
PEELED now to recognize Tvs victorious and
glorious close but this thing may be carried
too far, to the modification of some who have
not deserved such demonstrations. In fact
some fighting has already occurred, in which
the parties got badly mixed up without re-
spect to politics. 1t is better to be rAagnaui-
nous in the hour Of victory. The rebellion
is squelched, and apprehension goes down
with it.
At p. m, summoned by sweet strains of
music from Smith band, crowd gathered in
and about the Court House yard, and i'm
promptu speeches were delivered by E. P
Walton, Rev. H. Lord, Hons Joseph Pc.
land, H. w Heston, Capt. Drew, Hon. Ad-
olson Peck Of East Montpelier. ]. A. Wing,
Esq. A. c. Brown, Hon. Nathaniel Evton of
Middlssex, Qaartemaster Ripley Of Sloan hos
pital, and Corporal Mansur OF the Invalid
Corps. j. g. French Esq. introduced the
speakers and the Band responded to the
speeches with patriotic airs.
A very pretty sight Of the day is that of
the girls of the Union School, wearing the
red, white and blue.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-04-14

SAD AccIDEST,-To-day while aiding in
firing the salute at the Hospital grounds,
Carlos R. Cushman. Of Tunbridge. was badly
injured, by the premature discharge of can j..
non--losing two fingers on each hand, one
eye, and having an arm broken and his lace
badly burned by powder. a Hi tsra.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-04-14

GLORY UPON GLoRY.--The 9th army corIs,
in which is the Vermont Brigade, is resplen
dent with glory 1t was to the 9th corps
that Gen. Meade gave the honor of the VIC
tory which decided the fate of Petersburg.
and nov we learn that it was the I'd and 9th
corps which, under Sheridan, on the 7th of
April captured $4,000 of Lees army. embra-
cling eight general officers, and compelled the
surrender Of Lees army. So the Vermont
boys went on great march from glory to
glory
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-04-14

The enthusiasm Of Montpelier did not abAte
till far into the night, bonfres being kindled,
bells rung, &c. Among the pleasant scenes
of the evening was the residence OF Jas. g.
French, Esq, splendidly illuminated with a
beautiful flag displayed in front, with the
motto " Liberty aud Union" and "rsd
white and blue transparency " Our Oouu-
try, Free Schools, Free Speech, and Free
Land mounted on the piazza,--all conspir-
ing to make scene of beauty in honor of the
browning glory to our cause. fif
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-04-14

wA. Williams a Co., 100 Washington
ST., Boston, keep the largest stock in New
England of books on agricul ure. horticul-
ture, 2c., &.,-just wha; the farmers and
farmers Libraries want, Enclose to them
q vf cent piece for catalogue
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-04-14

States.
APR1I, s.
General--I received at late hour your
note Of to-day, in answer TO mine OF yesler-
day. did not intend to propose the sur
render Of the army OF Northern Virginia, bat
ask the term Of your proposition. To be
frank do not think the emergency has arisen
to call for the surrender. But as the restor-
alton Of peace should be the sole object Of
all desire to know, whether your proposals
would tend to that end. | cannot therefore
meet you with view to surrender the army
of Northern Virginia, but as far as your pro-
position may affect the Confederate states
forces, under my command and tend to the
restoration and peace. | should be pleased
to meet you at 10, a. m. tomorrow, on the
old stage road to Richmond, Between the
picket lines Of the two armies.
Very respectfully,
your obedient serv't,
h. K. LEE Gen'l. G. s. A.
To Lieut.. Gen. Grant, Commanding Ar
mics of the United States.
Arm 9th, 1865
Gen. R. Il. Lee, Commanding, c. S. A.
General Your note Of yesterday is received.
As have no authority to treat on the subject of
peace, the meeting proposed for 10 A. NJ, to-day,
could lead to no good ! will state however,
General that | am anxious for peace with your
self and the whole north entertains the same feel
ing. The terms upon which peace can be had,
are well understood. BY the South laying down
their arms, they will hasten that most desirable
event, save thousands Of human lives and hun
dreds Of millions Of property not yet destroyed.
Hoping that all our difficulties may be settled
without the loss Of another life,
| subscribe myself,
Very respectfully,
~ Your ob't serv't
u. 5. GRANT,
Lieut.. Gen. U. S. A.
WAR DEP'T., WAsHINoroN,
April 9-9 80 P. M.
To Lieut.. Gen. Grant
Thanks be to the Almighty God for the
great victory with which he has this day
crowned you, and the gallant armies under
your command. The thanks of this Depart
ment and of the Government and the people
of the United States, their reverence and
honor have been derived, will be rendered to
you and the brave and gallant officers and
soldiers of your army for all time.
EDWIN NJ. STANTON, Secy Of War.
WvR DEPARTMENT,
Washington, April 9--lO P. NJ.
Ordered that salute Of two hundred guns be
fired at the headquarters of every army and de-
partment and at every post and arsenal in the U.
states, and the Military Academy at West Point,
on the day Of the receipt of this order, in com
remuneration of the surrender of Gen. r. L.
Lee and the Army of Northern Virginia to Lieut..
Gen. Grant and the Army under his command.
Report OF the receipt and execution of this order
to be made to the Adjutant General at Washing
ton.
E. M. STANTON, secy Of War
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Gen. weitzsl reviewed his troops at Rich
mond on the 9Th, the 9th Vermont heading
tho column
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-04-14

While Montpelier people are all agog, the
people of the neighboring towns are wide
awake. Citizens Of Waterbury sent for a
cannon, and it has been forwarded in time to
speak for itself this afternoon.
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that the wheel of reconstruction was a
large and popderous one, aud that many
who would take their stand upon Il
would be ground to powder, He had
been fighting for four years to save the
Union. Heinow proposed that those
who desired to construct it, might go in
and see what they could do. For his
part he felt inclined to be rather a
looker-on than an active participant in
the contest which would naturally grow
out of it. aE
"The President said: General, there's
no such thingas reconstruction. These
States have not gone out of the Union; !;
therefore reconstruction is unnecessary.
l do not mean to treat them as inchoate
States, but merely as existing under a
temporary suspension OF their Govern:
ment, provided always they elect loyal
men. The doctrine of coercion to pre-.
serve State in the Union has been
vindicated by the people. 1t is, the pro.
vince Of the Executive to see that the
will of the people s' carried out in the
rehabilitation of these rcbellious States,
once more under the authority, ms we'll
as the protection of the Union.
"Geueral logan responded, That's
So
"Tho President then passed on to the
question of the public debt. He said
tkat the finances Of the country were in
a hopeful condition; that probably it was
possible to resume specie payments
Immediately were it not for The com,
mereial distress it would create through
out the country generally. AS TO the
public debt of the country, lie was in
favor of paying it to the last dollar, and
would never countenance any man,
party. sect or measure, that even
squinted at reputation in any form.
The debtwas incurred to save the country.
twas n legacy of the war, bequeathed
to us for good or evil. 1t was not pos.
sible to shirk it. On the other hand
the great question wonld be to make it
ifpossible, an instrument Of good, not
evil, to the public generally"
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sectional questions the North could safe.
.ly rely upon q majority of fifty votes.
In the Senate. the RAPIDLY increasing
strength Of the Nortl, places its stlprema
CIV beyond the possibility ofdoubt.
1TheiSouth, therefore, can never con.
tend with the North with the slightest
hope of sucess, il sectional parties contin-
lie to divide the nation. But there is
very little, if any probability, of fparties
remaining as thew are at. this time.
slavery and Secession" will.no long.
er constitute prolific and perpetual.
sources of sectional (strife. New issues
must now arise, like those which agita.
ted the country before slavery A citation
reared its hideous form, and drove the;
nation into tho horrors of civil war. In
all probability new parties will have
nothing of sectionalism about them.
They will grow out of each new
phase of orr national progress, precisely
as those political questions did which
proceeded the slavery agitation These
questions, in all probability, will not ar
ray the North against the South any
more than bank, tariff, internal improve.
ments, bankrupt laws, did thirty years
ago. We shall very soons lget the ne.
gro altogether out Of the balls Of ilegisla-
ton and If the statistics OF the New
York Times and Of General BANKS are
correct, lie will soon go where that csti-
mable colored man, 'tUncle NsD,nsis
supposed to have gone when he put down
,"de shubble aud de hoe" ...,
! AS soon as sectionalism dies out, like
conHagration, for want Of material to
Feed upon, the Southern States will, by
the formation Of new parties, again wiold
apowerful influence ins5 the councils of
the nation. ,
The same causes which made the
South powerful before the formationo Of
geographical or sectional parties viii
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~ ID TowNsESp,
Aissistant Adiatant General.

GEN. BREoEiSRIDag GoNE 10 Eu.
orE-A letscf dated havana. Jnly,s,
thus announces abe departure of Cen. j
G. Bfeckinrilge for england
Con, Breckinridge left yesterday for
England, on board the British faaif
steamer. On board 2tha ,sarst, steamer
leit Mr, q ]; Helm, ex:cppfsderate con@
sui. laS Il - ~ 8 ssl'FiS'i (,
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How Hon. John G. Breckenridge Es.

{ ;..t t.,a.t capped.
The following interesting account of
the escapcis furnished by the CORES.
pondent Of the New York World:
I 90" HAVANA, June II.
General J., G. Breckenridge, accompa.
MED by his aid.de.camp, Captain J. vii.
son /; lis faithful war servant, Thomas
Colonel Taylor Wood, and two Contnd.
crate soldiers, arrived at Cardenas on
the llth instant, in ope,i boat of about
one ton burthen, from the coast of Flori.
'da.t This party, after the capture of the
President of the late republic, made
their way to tl.c st. Johns river. where
they proceeded up that river until they
reached a point due west of the Indian
river near the head of navigation. At
st. Johns, Colonel Taylor Wood Joined
the party; having been captured by the
command Of General Wilson which
captured the President of the Confsdera.
cy ~ accident, but he made good his
escape the same night. isa @
The small boat was hauled across the
country from the st. John to Indian
river a distance Of twenty.six miles, and
launched for the ocean. On reaching n
point called Gilbert's barssnear the mouth
of the river, the boat ssAs beached, and
dragged across sandy :spjt sixty yards,
and launched in an inlet communicating
with the ocean. On this part of the
route Indian parties supplied them with
scant provisions of Country" of which
they made bread. For tie balance Of
flae y9Yase they wefo compelled to live
SO fish, caught along the shore,
es' eggs, ofwhioh they also laid
tpr their voyage, across the
le1plet near the mouth Of In.
dian skes thsy coasted south some fifty
or sixty mites, when they beaclied their
boat to hunt provisions. AT this time n
United States gunboat or transport run.
ning down south between the shore and
the Florida reef observed the party, and
the commander dispatched boat from
the vessel to ascertain who they were
and what they were doing there. AS
the boat began to show herself there
was some excitement in camp, aud
Thomas began to get his weapons ready
for nse. They were temporarily located
on a shell ridge, between an impe Z Ira.
BILE swamp aud the waters of III lean,
SO that iftheyi lost theirboat they would
perish in ,fhe s,vator 4 rIto ,,Io,. ytYo,,l