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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-11-08
ZoIIicOGer's Retreat.

The defeat and retreat Of Zollicoffer and
his rebel forces at Wild Cat camp, Ken
lucky, seems TO have been bloody and dis
astrous. A letter from Louisville to the
Chicago Tribune says that Zlllicoffer left
his dead and dying strewn along the road
from the federal camp 10 Barboursville. 1t
IS estimated that one thousand men perish
cd in Tie retreat alone, and that his loss in
ahe battle and retreat viii amount to fifteen
hundred men. The farmers on The line Of
march turned out TO wreak vengeance upon
him and his men for the outrage they had
suffered atiheir hands. Th4 letter says -
" The retreat began early Thursday morn
ing. The dead were left on the field to be
buried by the Union troops. The field was
literally slrewn with them. They must
have foughtlike fiends. The execution was
terrible and the wounded were few. The
effect Of the long ball, the MIME. are rep.
resepted 10 have been most terrible. Bod
- WIZ fNitCid ttu ttiiu ehullS were broken
into half a dozen pieces. Many features
il WAS impossible TO recognize. The grape
and canister Of the artillery had also found
many victims. They We're found lying on
the hin side in groups. 1t appeared as Il
the bodies on falling bad rolled down the
steep sides Of the hill, and thus piled up on
one anoiher. The road was blocked with
them, and the Tennessee regiments in pur.
suit rushsd over the bodies of their former
friends and acquaintance. But the re.
treat was the most trying ordeal which The
rebels had to undergo. The farmers whom
for weeks they had oppressed, aroused b,
the report Of the victory, gathered alons
the road TO give parting blow, and from
Wild Cat to Barboursville, the rebel arm,
run The gauntlet From every tree an,
rock upon the roadside the sharp crack o
the farmers rife greeted them and scale,
a rebels fate. 1t Is said that the retrea
was orr continued fight. in which the boo
devils had no chance whatever. Ambus
<asIss opened heir fires upon tlem from
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-11-08
Exciting News from Missouri.
Fremont Superseded ON the Eve of BnttIc
His Patriotic Conduct.

a
Gen. Fremont received the news of his
dismissal from command of the western de-
partment on Saturday, just as be was max
ing preparations 10 90 out and attack the
enemy. His officers and soldiers were high
ly indignant; many of the former threat
ened to resign, and whole companies of the
latter laid down their arms, declaring they
would serve under no one else. He expos
tulated with them in moving and eloquent
terms, and addressed them in very patri-
otto farewell letter. We give below his
farewell address to his soldiers -
Headquarters Western Department, }
Springfield Mo. Nov 2.
Soldiers Of the Mississippi 4rmy Agree
ably to orders received this day, take leave
of You. Although our army has been of
sudden growth. we have grown up together,
and have become familiar with the brave
and generous spirits which you bring to the
defense Of your country, and which makes
me anticipate for you a brilliant career
Continue as you have begun, and give 10
my successor the same cordial and enthu-
siastic support with which you have encour-
aged me Emulate the splendid example
which you have already before you, and lei
me remain as | am, proud of the noble ar
my have thus far labored to bring togeth-
err. Soldiers, regret 10 leave you, most
sincerely. / thank you for the regard and
confidence yol have invariably shown me.
| deeply regret that | shall not have the
honor to lead you to the victory which you
are just about to win, but shall claim the
right TO share with you in the JOY of every
triumph, and trust always to be remem-
bered by my companions in arms.
! (Signed) john c. Fremont, Maj. Gen.
The rebels are said to be encamped on
the old Wilson creek battle ground. AL
though Gen. Fremont's command was at an
end, and he notified Gen. Hunter, as the
order brought by him required, of his inn
mediate surrender of the commission he
held, yet Fremont spent several hours in
making personal examination of the
ground about Springfield, to be prepared for
a battle; and in accordance with written
request from all the brigadier generals, he
remained through Saturday night, 10 lead
the army in case Of an attack. All the
troops slept on their arms. Many of the
officers remained up all night, and an attack
was hourly expected, but nothing more oc-
Cured than the firing on our pickets on two
different roads.
Fremont will permit no demonstration
from the troops on his departure for ST..
Louis. They are disheartened by the loss
OF their leader, and his body guqrd will at
once disband. Universal gloom prevails
throughout the federal camps.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-11-08

RErlREMENT or GEN. SooTT.- Gen.
Scott retired from the active duties of his
post last week, and is succeeded by Gen.
Mcclellan who, it is understood, has main
ly performed the duties of the office for
some three months past. Gen. Scott has
become enieebled by age and physical ina
bility, and found it impossible to give the
labor required at this time. He has led
the life and shared the dangers and priya-
tons Of a soldier, and always shown him
self atrue patriot May the evening Of
his life be made tranquil and happy by the
speedy overthrow Of the enemies of our
country.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-11-08

or At the close Of his message, Gov
Hobrook well says that if the war
brought on by those who are striving to in.
iroduce in this fair land the reign of chao:
and elder night, where all has heretofore
been SO bright and beneficent, shall ulti
mately recoil upon themselves, blotting ou
the institution of slavery, of which they are
the apologists and defenders, such an effec
may be accepted as natural result Of theil
madness and guilt
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-11-08

every side and quarter, and they felt what
il was TO retrra, through a hostile country.
Like the English who came to su'jueaie Al
Lexington, they pu.hrd on in haste, flying
from the storm Of bullets that beat in upon
them at every step. They Needed not who
fell. They pushed on, each man for him
self, seeking safety in the hills Of the Gap
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-11-08
The Tim q -.
BELLOWS FALLS, NOV, 5 1861.

CT The great event Of this week, is the
removal Of Major General Fremont from
his command in the West, and done, too
just as he was on the eve Of battle. We
trust the wisdom of the administration, IN
his removal may become apparent here
after; il certainly is not now, to great
majority Of the loyal States. II has fallen
like pail upon the North, and nothing but
a great victory on the Potomac, or else
where Of equal Importance, viii revive Their
spirits As true patriots, we must sink all
personal considerations, and acquiesce in
this action Of the government, with all the
grace possible, still continuing our efforts tc
put down the traitors, and trusting that the
future will prove the wisdom of what is
now 50 much deplored,
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-11-08

SPECIAL Mission TO EUROPE Thur
low Weed aud Archbishop Hughes are
about 10 starr for Europe, probably by The
steamer Africa, on Wednesday, to e"dravo'
TO counterfeit the operations of Mason ant
Slidell, and prevent any recognition OF The
Southern coniederacy by either France oil
England.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-11-08

ELECTIONS. --State elections occurred in
Massachusetts,, New York, and some of the
western states onsTuesday. But little in
terest was felt, and the vote is generally
light. SO far as the returns have come in,
the Union ticket has prevailed overwhel-
mingly. Gov. Andrew is reelected in
Massachusetts by larger comparative ma
.jorily than last year. In New York, Hon.
ID. S. Dickinson, with the rest of his ticket,
is Of course elected, the only question being
as to the size Of his majority.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-11-08

An excellent specimen of Jun Law :
style Of doing things is furnished IN ,.' !.
Louis Democrats dispatches from i'r
Mo. We quote -
after using the contents OF wv
stores to relieve some Union families
the secessionists had robbed, Gen. Jun -
ed the citizens of Pleasant Hill 'ose
beneath the glorious Union fias' anu =
tanned them with a live American !.
Pointing to The ensign he had
said to them That flag has Oee" +,
protection, and shall be still. 30 i0
remains here you are safe y; but L ~
down, by the Eternal / will re'u'" i
burn your town. He then retirea :,
his men. The affair occurred Two =,
ago, and although the denizens OF =.
Hill are said to be about all seee's
tat flag is alH raring crsr NE fo""
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-11-08

Rev. James f. CLARK, in his remarks at
the funeral Of Lieut.. Putnam, related the
following incident Of the gallant Pulaski -
The Polish sol her was gently rebuked by
Washington for rash exposure of his life.
He replied, General. my father died, killed
in battle, when he was %; my grandfather
died in battle, fighting for his country, when
he was %; general, am %, and am
ashamed 10 be alive"
The rebels had presidential election on
Wednesday. Members of congress, &c.,
we're also elected. JEFF Davis will Of course
be elected president, as the reign of terror
IN the south will permit no other candi-
date TO be in the field.
-Four individuals. three saddlers aud an
FISHERMAN, were recently sentenced TO six
moths in the workhouse. at New Orleans
by The mayor, because they were "poli,ical
ly If not morally dangerous and suspie
ious7
The pay of Gen Scott. now that he is Of
the retired list, amounts 10 SO, 240 perry ear
the monthly items being pay 500, ration
$500, allowance for servants and horse.
i sito-to.al per month $40.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-11-08

Godey's Lady's Book for November ~
been received, and is an excellent nun'e'
This publication daily grows in popular "
vor. 1t is now a proper time to form gus
and we advise all Who have taste io' "
elegant and beautiful 10 make an eAeiu.'
TO increase its circulation. Address l. .
Cooley, 1928 Chestnut street, PhiladeiPl~
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-11-08

Gen. Mcclellan has resolutely deter
mined to protect himself against the most
mischievous thieves which can hang around
communicable stealers Of time. He is
invisible TO callers and takers.
Indeed, and very well, too, but Fremont
did this thing, and was Immediately charged
with being incompetent and "inaccessible.'
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-11-08

ry- IT will be seen elsewhere that Wild
ow Triplet wants TO have Maj Gen. Heint-
zelman hunt negroes for her, and that Maj.
Gen. Heintzelman fatty refuses to do it
We now wait to see what widow Triplet
will do, and what viii happen TO Maj. Gen.
Ileintzelnan.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-11-08

RECOVERING STRAY MuLEs.-The Cairo
correspondent of the n. Y. Herald tells a
good story Of the recovery Of some mules
that strayed from our camp at Padncah,
Ky. -
When our troops first received their teams
they were troubled 10 procure f,rage; so
the mules were turned loose or teathered
in the outskirts Of the town. Occasionally
a few would be missing, until Uncle Sam
found himself minus some twenty-five or
thirty. Those which strayed away were
caught Up by the rebel spectators and
taken TO Blandville, back Of Columbus,
where they had accumulated some fifty
stolen and purchased animals. which were
under five or six keepers. The two pri-
Yates mentioned tmembers Of the fortieth
Illinois volunteers,) hearing Of the where
abouts of the stock, asked General Smiths
permission to attempt their recapture, which,
with some misgivirgs, was granted. The
boys, dressed in the garb of Kentucky far
mers. went ard surveyed the field and fold
and set TO work. They had whisky with
them-whisky such as Kentucky rebels
ike to set drunk on-good old Bourbon,
and the first Object was to get them as CON-
fortably tight as possible, which was not long
in being accomplished. Then The BOYS
went TO the mule yard, let down the bars
mounted two Of the best. without saddle or
bride. and started for Paiucsh, the whole
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-11-08
yer,l,ontNews.

The papers which have reached us this
week, give accounts of the storm on Satur-
day night. Various sheds and fences were
blown down all over the State, and also
many trees. A new barn in the south part
of the town of Manchester, belonging TO
Mr.. Stone of that town, was unroofed. A
large number Of trees and much fence was
also blown down in that vicinity. In one
case, sleigh standing in the road, was car
ried over a high wall into the LOT, breaking
it in pieces. AT Factory Point, a new plank
floor was taken out of horse shed and
scattered upon the ground outside.
A barn adjoining the Dutton hotel at
Hyde Park was destroyed by an incendiary
fire, on the night of the 29th ult.; and but
for the exertions of some volunteers quar-
tered in the village, the hotel and some
other buildings would have heen consumed.
The clothing store of A. S. Farwell of
Wells River, was entered on Monday night
and robbed of SO worth of goods.
The building in Pomfre, known as Shows
store, and occupied by two young merchants
was destroyed by fire Saturday evening
together with most of the goods. Insured
for $1,000.
DR.. Benjamin r. Fitch, a native of Yer.
mont was murdered by the Mexicans, al
Seutinon. on the 18th of August last. He
left Vermont some years since, settled in
San Francisco, Cal, and was a practicine
physician there, but left San Francisco, moi
long ago, and went to Mexico. He was
supposed to be about 81 years old.
Capt. III L. Shields who lives during the
summer months at Bennington, and whose
home is in Troy, N. T., was last week ar
rested for carrying on a reasonable cores
pondence. The examination of some cor
respondence which had been intercepted,
led to his arrest. He was taken to Fort
Lafayette, where after further examination
he was released.
A carefully prepared list OF all the per-
sous in Wilmington, who are upwards Of
seventy years of age, has been prepared by
Mr.. Origin Packard of that place, and an
abstract is given herewith -
Whole number upwards of seventy years
-serenty-fpe. Of these t,centy-t,co are
upwards of ninety years Of age. The whole
population of the town is fourteen hundred
and twenty-four. Thus, one in every nine
teen persons in town is upwards of seventy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-03-06

MIscHIHF MAKINs.-The New York Herald 10
stu doing Its best to disrupt the Union by Masons
and Dixon's line. 1t stands manfully up to the
work Of aiding the plots and plans of the disunion
conspirators. who, having been signally defeated
In the border States up to the termination of the
late session Of Congress, have clutched in their
desperation at the last straws floating before their
eves-the Cabinet and the Inaugural
1t will be remembered that they made a similar
effort to misrepresent the speech Of Senator Sew
ard; denouncing 1t by telegraph and letter every
where throughout the South, as menacing coercion
and embracing all the ultra deviltries presumed
to look horrible to the comprehension Of the at
present over-excited South. Mr.. Mason, Mr.. Wig
fall, Mr. Hunter, ct al. proclaimed that speech to
mean war. war :! warI.!
The Herald reechoed their proclamation, and
sang 1t, daily, with variations in the ears Of the
Southern public. Nevertheless, the Southern
(Union) public in less than week after Its de.
livery came, with one accord to regard It as being
eminently peaceful and conservative; and such
has already been its effect In tina, quarter as that
had MIR. Seward failed to have accepted President
Lincoln's tender Of the State Department, the
chances were four to one that by this time the
Virginia Convention would have passed an ordi-
nance Of secession! Thus tina Charleston Msr-
curry has Of late been raving over the fact that the
confidence being manifested by the Union men
OF the South in MIR. Seward, embraces satisfac-
tory evidence that the disunionsts have entirely
wasted their late efforts on the border States
Now, the Hsrald's TRADES to bring about pre-.
cPtate action on the part Of the border States on
account of the Inaugural and the Cabinet, are al
most word for word the counterparts Of Its so sig
nally aoortve efforts to prove to them 1.-THE border
saveholding states) that they should Immediately
secede on account Of Mr.. Stewards memorable
speech so, with the memory Of its magnificent
failure In that instance In our mind, we have
little dread that 1t can accomplish its aim now.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-03-06

The Mission TO SARDIxIA shultz Of
Wisconsin, the wen-known German peripatet,c
orator OF the Presidential campaign, 10 now
hero. He 10 said to demand the nrst-class mission
to sardnis az his share Of the spoils, pretty much
in the style Of hs late telegraphic dispatch to the
Governor OF w isconsin, demanding to be made
commissioner In the Peace Convention, a. follows
Viz:
"Send commissioners; me one of them. n
strengthen our side"
Mr. Snultz 10 barely q citizen Of the United
States He 10 Al exile from ustria, said 70 have
Ned his country to avoid prosecution for aiding
and abetting the escape Of prisoners. His offense
not being political one under Austrias laws the
Government has refused % extend to him III.
amnesty IL has extended to 30 many other Austrian
sziles IN the United States, We hear He NAV bs
a gentleman OF shining oratorical talents; but. ON
the whole, he can, under such circumstanc.,
hardly be the proper man In whose hands to trust
American commercial interests at an European
Court; where our national representatives should
not rest under disabilities growing out of their
recent penonal Involvement with the political
troubles OF countries adjoining those to whose
Governments they may be sccredited. We there
fcfs have no idea that he will be tbs next Amer.
can arnbesadev TO Sardinia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-03-06
Item. relegraph.d from wa.hins,.,.

WASHINGTON, March 5.-Some Of the Border
Slave States men condemn the inaugural. There
10, however, difference Of opinion among them
some say that IL Is capable Of two constructions
war peace; and that Il remains 10 be seen what
policy President Lincoln will pursue.
The Republicans endorse the Address, nearly
ALL enthusiastically. Other classes regard II favor
ably.
The State Of Louisiana has taken possession Of
the Custom House building, and allows the Gov
eminent 10 run the mails In that State IL has also
seized the bullion Of the Government in the Sub
Treasury, and has returned drafts on that bullion
protested which were given to the builders Of the
Custom House for their paw, and to the contractors
FOR carrying the mail Thus Ii refuses to allow
the Government to pay for the work done on the
Custom House with its own money, which the
state now claims "a Its own property, and for the
carrying Of the mails within the State The course
of the Secessionists is disgusting every honest
man, az well as every patriot, and must ultimate
ly cause dissatisfaction at home. The amount of
these drafts was S3O0,0OO
The drafts drawn by ex-Secretary Dix on the
Assistant Treasurer at New Orleans to nav for
work on the Custom House, and also drafts by ex.
Postmaster General King, on the same ONCE, in
connection with the postal service, amounting to
have been returned unpaid.
A large number Of citizens from Kentucky and
Indiana are here urging the promotion Of Major
Robert Anderson az Brigadief- General, vice Gen
Twiggs, stricken from the ROLL az recently ofici.
ally published
Private dispatches received here state that the
Legislature Of New Mexico has rejected the bill
providing for State Government The popula.
lation and resources Of the Territory are not
deemed equal to the maintenance of State estab.
lishment.
Majsr Anderson, up to the 4th Of March, ha,
continued to speak of his condition as safe, and
to express the opinion that reinforcement had
better not be sent to him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-03-06

IMPORTANT FROM MExIco.-Late dispatches to
the State Department announces that Gen Uraga,
formerly Mexican Minister to the Court of r ussTa
has been ap pointed Envoy Extraordinary and
Minister Plenipotentary to the United States
The remnants Of the Church party have been
defeated, and the difficulties with the English
Minister all settled The difficulties with France
have also been satisfactorily arranged, and the
Minister from Venezuela permitted to remain
The government is encouraging immigration
and the departments earnestly at work t.
Minister is expected to arrive in the Tennessee
on her next trip from Vera Cruz to New Orleans
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-03-06
Nh. BucHANAn,s RECEPTION IN R,r.1,xo,

Mr. BucHASAs's RECEPTION In BALIrnoRr
Mr. buchanan arrived in Baltimore Yesterday
afternoon and was greeted with great enthusi asr1
oy the large crowd collected at the Camden
station When the train entered the depot Mr.
Buchanan took the arm Of the president OF The
road, John w Garrett, esq :, and was escorted 10
the principle building, where they were Joined
by Mr. Barnum, Of Barnums Hotel
Mr.: Buchanan expressed himself as being favor.
ably impressed with regard to the citizens of Bal
tlmore, and regarded them as a people singulsrlv
wise and Independent. He did not believe tina,
tney mad any intentions Of attacking or Insulting
mr. Lincoln, and he considered the facts relative
sented 'eieP'e-
MI Buchanan then entered the private carriage
OF M Barnum and accompanied by Mr. Garrett
tney proceeded to the private residence of MIR
Barnum where they were soon Joined by Miss
Lane, Mr. Carlisle, and Mr.. Glossbrenner Du-
ring toe evening, the Vollandt band proceeded To
.ne residence OF MIR. Barnum and gave a serenade
20 hr Buchanan. In response to numerous calls
ar; buchanan appeared at an upper window.
ana tnsnked them cordially for their kind recep.
uon: Twelve cheers Were then given for The
les' resident OF the United States,D and after
toe performance Of several national airs the a.
sem oIage broke up. The party were to leave
baIlmore this morning at l5,in a special tain
accompanied by the Baltimore City Guards,