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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-07-06


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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-07-06

l. Charles A. Reed asher Of The Montpelier Ma
tional Bank DO solemuls that the above state
is true, 10 the best Of my knowledge and belief
CHARLES A. REED,
Cashier
sise Of Vermont, Washington County sworn 10 and
subscribed before me this third day OF July, 1865
j MosNoE POLAND. N1fsy Public,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-01-09

,y.havn Observed with pleasure the revival
.t,.tani the establishment of new literary
..-..A,,i> in the South, and II has given us
....-.-s 10 commend these enterprises 10 the
....... some OF them IN cleverness, scholar
So and energy, are in advance of any jour
,....,: Tho same character published before
war All Of them that we have seen are
<a.c1 IN typographical execution TO those
.s.. rarArr date. But there was one feature
.s.... literary periodicals before the war that
,.,. nn risidly adhered 10, if those engaged
,..y Enterprises expect the patronage Of the
>,.an.u pubEic, The old magazines may
..,r rrra behind the asc In wood cnts, ami
.-. very remarkable for yivaci,y and variety,
s.. hex had the uniform good taste 10 exclude
.-~. their columns anything whose mo-
ri tendency was, III any degree, doubt
~ which could not be read with pro-
,- ,y in the family, or In a mixed COM
... . ur which could bring Il blush upon the
,.r O. modesty and innocence. There has
.r.. - been in tie South rs Intelligent an
...-a,i.iion OF intellectual excellence as In any
.r.- section, but no splendor OF genius in any
re q cxcrtion has ever been permitted
3. ~. q, r.mcnd or even atone for moral
........rat. No gentleman admits 10 his con
a. .rr or 10 his home any individual, how
...--.,,rl. who is deficient in the principles
,ytr... and honor: and the same wise eau
...s...y, with equal and even greater reason,
t. .,r.I,a 10 literary periodicals. When lhey
,.... Omission 10 Southern households, and
FL. ha,o,.p he companions Of the young Of both
....s. aud not only their companions, but
,... tu, @s.a teachers in the development and
Cremation Of their characters, their credcn
...t,,.sst hc at least as high rs those which
,r rrgu.red in other instructors of the young.
vaelu...l scarcely send our children TO q mas
.-, ,g..J. whilst he gave admirable training in
,..,ho.ltlcs, in history, III the classics. would
devoted part OF his time 10 lectures and disqui
,..s.s undermining their morals. \ periodical
NV elve us philosophical essays, instructive
a.! entertaining information. and brilliant
w.! 4. ~ imagination, but we have 4 right TO
.,....1 that these shall not be accompanied
Ava Gle production Of doubtful morality.
-.a T.. production, especially, OF such French
-.t, (, while piquant and sparkling, speak
win lrEIty Of religious faith and household
y.~.u". ought not 10 be tolerated. Backtco0ds =
.r.. @ ls Il standing evidence that . pcriodi-
... en-. he conducted not only with learning
a.!a.l,..y, but with interest and entertain
.....t 10 The general reader, without minister
... H. ..r taste but that which is pure and
,..ya,,t. This warning is meant in kindness,
..t y. hop" il Will be so received. The gene
ra. .,4a.actcr OF the new Southern periodicals,
= T.. we have observed, is high in every
.o.fl.,.. but it is important that all, not less
=. .ta. II own interests than the public vel
.a. should avoid an evil so common and SO
t -....gls IN the current litera ture of the day.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-01-09

RATS During the occupation OF City Point
as the chief commissary and quartermas-
ters depot of the Federal army, long line OF
sheds was erected 10 accommodate the noun
tains of food brought therefor the use OF Ge-
neral Grants vast army of men and horses.
AS n natural consequence, countless thousands
of rats have followed in the path of The army,
and now reign sole monarchs of these aban
doned warehouses. They have already de-
stroyed at least one thousand bushels OF oats
belonging TO the Government, and unless some
scheme for their determination shall be
adopted, they will ultimately render worthless
, the already decaying wharyes and depots, con
structed at such great cost.
1t is computed that rats double In NUMBER
every six months As City Point can already
muster at least a million, II would puzzle one
to represent their number by figures at the END
of ten years.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-01-09

DGsrRIBUrToS or WooD TO THE Po1R.-Mr
George X. Crutchfleld, chairman of the Com
rnittee of the City Council on Fuel, is daily
engaged in the distribution OF large quantities
of GOOD oak wood to our destitute poor. His
otFice, at the Scale house of the Second Market,
is crowded with applicants, and all VINO come
nroDerly recommended are certain 10 obtain a
good supply Of fuel free of cost. We mention,
for the information of those interested, that
every applicant is required to bring the certi-
ticate of his or her minister or physician, OF
the certificate of some well known and reliable
citizen, that the party applying for fuel Is un.
able 10 purchase il. Wehope that the Council
will appropriate a sufficient sum TO keep Mr.
Crutchlield busy all the winter III his labor OF
mercy.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-01-09

VIOLENT AssAULT-A WIFE STRIKES HER
HrsBAyD WITH AN AxE.-Yesterday afternoon,
an Irishman, named Patrick Grogan, was ar
rested and brought 10 the police station, his
face covered with blood, which flowed III CO.
pious streams from wound inflicted on the
head with an axe. Ills clothes Were also satu-
rated with the purple fluid, and he presented
altogether the most hideous spec atcle We have
seen for a long time. His loving wife, Lucy.
VINO had inflicted the wound, WIS brought in
at the same time and on beiLg asked her
name, replied, :" I'm ashamed TO tell YOU On
being ordered TO 4 CELL however, she relented
and told her name. They were both locked
up on O charge of lighting. Liquor was 1T the
bottom of it.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-01-09

SHOOTING IH H0CaE OF Ill FANB.-~A des-
perate shooting affair occurred III the house OF
Annie Thompson, on Locust alley, on Sunday
night, about eleven o'clock, between Lucien
Polk and James Gushing, both Of whom were
wounded. though not seriously. The parties
were arraigned before the Mayor Yesterday,
and from the testimony elected 1t appeared
that on Sunday night Polk went 10 Kate
Thomas. room, at the house OF Annie Thomp-
son, called kate's name, then burst open the
door and entered and rs be did so he drew 4
pistol from his pocket Gushing Immediately
sprang out of bed, took ps tol from the man
telpicce and fired, the ball striking Polk In the
neck and iuficting n slight wound. Polk fell,
crying "Oh, Kate, I'm killed" Gushing
again put his pistol TO his head, but without
firing, went down stairs and got a light he
having previously eXtinguished the gas III
endea yoring TO " turn itup.' As he returned,
he met Mr.. White on the steps with pis tol
in his hand and he inquired what was the
matter. Just then Polk came out OF Kate's
room fired. and struck Gushing in the back.
Gushing then left the house, went down rs FAR
as Peasley's house, on Seventeenth street where
he was accosted by Officer Baptist, and soon
afterward ak policemen came and told him ne
was wanted At the station house Gushing
stated that, previous 10 the shooting, Kate
Thomas told him that Polk had been there and
whipped her, giving her a pair OF black eyes,
at the same time threatening 10 kill her. POLK,
on the other hand, asserted that Gushing had
been pursuing him with threats, even 10 ms
place of business, at the SpotsWood. thate
Thomas declined to raise her opaque veil 10
exhibit her discolored eyes.) There was much
acrimonious conversation between the partles
during the examination, and the whole affair
seems TO have grown out Of Jealousy, Kate
Thomas being the object.
The Mayor remanded Polk and Gushing 10
iail for examination before the HusungS Court,
and refused bail.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-01-09

THB SEVENTEENTH. STREET Row William l..
Peasley charged with making n violent
assault upon Robert Dudley, on Saturday
evening last, having voluntarily returned and
given himself up, appeared before the Mayor
yesterday. Owing 10 the absence Of Dudley,
the case was continued until Wednesday, and
the accused admitted to bail for his appear
ance-R III. Alien becoming his surety. IL
having been stated that Dudley was unable to
appear, Mr.. Johnson, counsel for the defence
stated that he was on the streets that morning
Peasley says lie is prepared 10 prove that the
second assault was entirely the fault OF Dud
I.,r
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-01-09

CoLDEsT OF THE SEASON. weather yes
terday morning was the coldest OF the season,
the thermometer being down 10 zero. we re-
collect but one instancewhen the weather was
colder here, and that was. in 1857, when the
mercury fell 10 eight degrees below zero. On
Sunday wild geese were observed flying south
ward, which, those who are wise in such mat
tiers tefi US, is sure sign Of bitter weather 1t
cannot be doubted that in this frigid period
many families in Richmond are destitute OF
fuel and other supplies. and the contemplation
of their sufferings is indeed sad. Let those
who have means 10 spare remember this, ana
attend the meeting for the relief OF the poor
TO be held this evening.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-01-09

GENEROUS DoyATIoy. .-Messrs. Bell, Read 4
Co. OF this city, have received from John
Dickinson d Co, commission merchants, of
Houston. Texas, a letter full OF kind and sym
pathetic sentiments, In which, after en- allu.
sion to Mrs. Stonewall Jackson and her vene-
rated husband, they state that they enclose 4
draft. pavable to her order, for the sum OF
five hundred and tWentysiX dollars in gold.
This NAV truly be called n noble and generous
donation, which shows tho respect in which
the memory of glorious S:onewau Jackson IL
everywhere held.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-01-09

SERIOUS ANp PAIyrrL AccIDEST.-On yes
terday morning aL6 o'clock terrific explosion
was heard near the corner of Fourth and MAN
streets which was found 10 proceed from MT.
Charles W. Purcclrs kitchen. Upon eXami-
nation, II was found that The pipes conducting
water through the water back, or apparatus
in the back Of the fire place for heating wafer
were frozen, which caused tn" explosion. Inc
results from the explosion are quite serious.
4 painter, named Whitman Eason, who has
been engaged i'll printing 4ir. Purce!lS rest
deuce, was in the kitchen at the time, and was
struck on the leg below The knee by large
fragment OF the back plate, producing COM
pound COmminuted fracture. His fellow
workman John Thomas was scalded slightly,
and was able yesterday evening 10 90 10 his
home. The Chambrrm@id, who was also pre-
sent IT the time, was very badly scalded about
the face and on her arms and breast, though
she Is not considered in danger. Last evening,
the patients, under the kind and skiiful treat
men't OF Drs Hancock and Cabell, who were
called in after the accident, had been brought
to a comparatively easy condition. They en-
tertain some hopes that Ea=on's leg VIII be
saved.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-01-09

royal tree more popular than MAxiMILIAS.
The Bourbon of this JEFFERSON is said TO be a
iavorite even with Republicans. The motto
upon the bottles IS Patience, Perseverance
and Pluck" Whether these qualities are ne
cessary 10 extract the Intoxicating quality
from the preparation is not stated; we are
inclined TO hope that they are, from the fact
that there are 10 be no headaches next morn.
yrr
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-01-09

THE SHoorlSG OF POLICEMAN TYLrR.-J. }.
Holt. oljas Curlcy, atlas Ennis, charged with
shooting Policeman J. VI. Tyler, on Sunday,
the 3lst of December, was aTralgned oeloFe
the Mayor yesterday.
CAPTAIN ID. J. Jackson testified that he ana
officer Tyler went down Seventeenth street TO
arrest Holt and Tyler said, Here, l want
YOU" Prisoner drew his pistol and nred,
hitting Mr. Tyler and sending two balls
through the clothes of witness. he then ran,
and was subsequently found under some hay,
and surrendered.
No other witnesses were examined, and the
prisoner was sent on 10 the Hastings Court
for further examination on q charge of felony.
1t is proper that we should Etatesthat Police.
man TYLER Is out OF danger, and will probably
he able 10 come out in a week or ten days.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-01-09

'-- late eneral $50 called JEFF. THOMPSON,
'n'a in New Orleans, has betaken hiIa.
''' d iaudab!e spirit, to domestic manufac-
Ine speciality 10 which his peaceful en- :
49, re devoted Is whisky. He 10 said TO
''''l'd the question" Have We Boir-
"HAonx us'"--and made that sclon OF o
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-01-09

how. was before the Mayor yesterday for
stealing iron from the Central railroad. W.
r Davis testified that he saw him taking the
coupling pins from the cars, and afterwards
caught him with the iron in his hands. Billy
conducted his own case, and questioned the
witness with all the astutaness OF Philadei-
phia lawyer. He was sent on 10 the Hustngs
Court to answer an indictment for misde-
ynpauOr.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-01-09

Up AaAIy-Becky Chandler, who was re-
leased on Saturday, was up again Yesterday
Tor drunkenness. A policeman testified TO the
fact. and Becky was committed in default oil
security for her good behavior.
II. Butt was also up again for drunkenness,
md required 10 give security for his good be-
havior FBntt had lost his nat ana appeared ~
conrt with a handkerchief tied around his
head.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-01-09

sETrES THANKS TO Mr.. J. NJ. Duesberry,
of the National Express, for Petersburg
papers in advance Of the mail. Also TO Mr.. nj.
q. Dove, Potomac mail agent, for late North
ern papers. Also 10 Mr.. NJ. g. Porter, of the
National Express. for late Norfolk papers.
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These instruments having been before the pub
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combines great power, richness, sweetness, and
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intonstion and harrnoniousness throughout the
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is plant and elastic, and s entirely FREQ from the
stiffness found In so many pianos, which causes
the performer to so easily tire. In
WORKMANSHIP
they eannet, be sxeslled. Their action Ia con.
strueted with 4 care and attention 10 every part
therein that characterizes the finest mechanism.
None but the best seasoned material Is used in their
manufacture, and they will accept the hard usageS
of the concert. room with that OF the parlor upon
an euuality-unafected In their melody I; In fact,
they are constructed
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All our Square Pianos have our new improved
Grand Scale and the Agrafe Treble.
Every Piano fully warranted for FIVE YEARS.
WAREROOMs: 800 WEST BALTIMORE STREET,
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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-01-09

SERIOUSLY IsJURED.-At an early hour yes
terday morning, two negroes brought 10 the
First Market an old man, named Norman
Mead, in a half-frozen condition, and with .
broken ankle. The negroes stated that he had
received his injury from a fall while getting
over fence. Captain Ellis procured butch
er's wagon and cent him 70 his home, at the
corner OF Twentieth and Main streets, where
> surgeon was called TO attend him.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-01-09

SAFE IS BALTINoRE.-Pinkus Levi, who was
arrested here some days since for obtaining
merchandise 10 the value OF twenty-five thou
sand dollars from the house of Messrs. NJ. l..
Strauss & Co., Of Baltimore, has arrived IN
the last mentioned place under arrest.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-01-09

NArIoyAL BANK oP VIRaIEIA.-There will
be Il meeting OF the stockholders OF this bank
to-day 1T l2 o'clock NJ, at their counting
room, for the purpose Of electing directors for
the ensuing year.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-01-09

PRovosr CorRr-BREvgT-C COLONEL McESTEE
PREsGDISG.-The following cases were disposed
of in this Court yesterday
Thomas Jefferson, negro, was convicted OF
petit larceny, and sent 10 Castle Thunder Tor
sixty days.
John Jenkins, negro, charged with petit
larceny; II. Brummell, negro, charged with
stealing iron, and Charles Braxton, negro,
arrested for assault and battery, were released.
James Henry, youthful African, was
brought in, for the third time, on charge OF
stealing plank, and sent to the Castle for
twenty days.
William Baker was fined ten dollars for
drunkenness and disorderly conduct.
Emily Wormley, negro, arrested for stealing
q ring from Miss Bette Brander, was released;
also, Harriet Allen, charged with assaulting
Josephine Morris
Henry Meyer and L. Burns were fined
twenty five dollars each for selling liquor TO
soldiers.
Sidney Boyle, soldier, for racing horse on
Broad street, was sent TO the Castle for thirty
days.
John Evans, negro, for stealing beefsteak,
was sent to the Castle for thirty days and
Isaiah Boe negro, for stealing gold locket,
was sent for the same period.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-01-09

fRey. DIR. Peterkin'sl contemplate giving, on
Thursday evening next, q grand oratorio LOT
the benefit of the church. The music - I'M
dergoing careful rehearsal, and IN attractive
entertainment may be anticipated.
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occupy the hall over the First Market for
quarters, with authority 10 improve the same.
Passed.
Mr.. Clopton also offered n resolution In
quiring whether any allowance should De made
10 John j. Fry for the payment OF two hun
dred dollars, resulting from the use of Con-
federate currency, which he had borrowed for
the use OF the Gas Works, Referred 10 the
Committee on Claims.
Also, a resolution relative 10 receiving nnd
weighing coal purchased for the use OF the Gas
Works which was referred to the Committee
on Light
Several other bills were presented and
referred.
ORDINANCES RR-gSACTBp.
Mr.. Burr submitted an ordinance confirming
and nncting certain ordinances passed since
the Eth of April, 1861. The rules We're sIs-
pended and the ordinance passed.
Mr.. Grattan resigned his position on the Com
mittee on Claims and Salaries, and Mr. Burr
was appointed in his place.
On motion, the Council then adjourned
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-01-09

Bcs- Mr. III. G. LovErT, Journal Clerk OF the
House of Delegates is candidate for IN Office Of
state Librarian, should such Office be created by
tho bill now pending in the Legislature.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-01-09

THREA7ExISG-Egbe I. Bass was before
the Mayor Yesterday, charged with threaten
ing TO take the life OF Thomas Bfaa1oTo
bradford sworc that Bass had been 10 his
house on two or three occasions, and used the
most improper and threatening language IN the
presence OF his wife and others. Bass stated
that he had had business transactions with
Bradford in which he thought lie had treated
him very badly-thought he was keeping out
of the way. After repea ted visits, he went
there and said the first time he met INN out
side OF the corporation one would have 10 whip
the other He regretted that, III the presence
of Bradtords wife, he had made use of the
phrase son Of b--h." [Iiradford, interrupt
ing "You said a d-n tlneVing son OF
b-h u Bass continued that he dId not know
a ladv was present. He was willing TO make
any apology, 80 far rs th- lady was concerned,
but he had none to make 10 Bradford. AFTER
Rrnca and raioinders by Iass, he was required
10 give security in the sum of three hundred
dollars 10 keep the peace fortwelve months.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-01-09

PoLrcE STATisTIes.- Since the, organization
OF Major Claiborne's police force, on the 22d
OF December, 1868, three hundred and six ar
rests have been made, of which one hundred
and ninety have been sent 10 Judge McEntee
TO be disposed OF, and one hundred and sixteen
to the Mayor, Since the Christmas holidays a
large number OF ordinance violations have
also been reported by the police.
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NUARY 9, 1866. PRICE, TWO CENTS.

HUsTTyGs CoUgT.-The Hastings Court
commenced its January term at the City Hall
csterday-Recorder Chandler and Aldermen
Regnault, Christian, Timberlake Sanxay,
Higgins and Jones presiding.
The following cases, the testimonyin which
we have given heretofore, Were brought up
for examination
George Mack, charged with breaking into
the store Of Regnault j. Co. and shooting Cap
tain James b. Peasants, was sent on for final
trial and bail refused.
John Camp and Dick Carter, small boys
charged with stealing eight boxes OF tobacco
valued IT twenty dollars, from Z. G. 1cMnr
raw were sent on for final trial.
John Wrenn, charged with garroting James
Callahan and robbing h n OF one hundred and
two dollars, was ncqui.t ted.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-01-09

QrALIFfEp.--James l.. Bray yesterday qua
lifted before the Hastings Court as deputy fol-
Thomas U. Dudley, City Sergeant.
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T D. NEAL YGBEar q. LEIGH. J. P. SWORDS.
MEAL. LEIGH & CO.. General Com
y mission Merchants and Tobacco Factors, cor
ner Cary and Virginia streets, Richmond Va.
de ll-3m