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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-10-18
The Appeal for the Soldiers.

This appeal met with rather cold response
from the men of this town on Tuesday. bat a
very warm one from the ladies, who are al
ways foremost ia every good work. The
proceedings Of the meeting viii be found in
another place in this paper, and it is earnest
y hoped that The dis,ric, committees therein
named will attend 10 their labors Immediate
y, and SO faithfully ,ha, boxes NAV be de-
SQatched TO our boys forthwith. But none
meet. wait to be called upon for contributions
as Nix Henry e. Newell, the treasurer. viii
be al his office in Buffers building on Rail
FoaC. street. and tahe charge OF any articles
and see that they are properly packed and
duly forwarded. Contributions from other
towns. intended Tor the Vernon. regiments.
Nil Be taken in charge by Mr. Newell ana az
tended 10 with fidelity and despatch We
speak o: this as VT have already received let
ters from out o! town ;nqu;ring how articles
should be directed, and stating that the pa
triotlc people of their towns were anxious 10
send something 70 the soldiers. but did not
know how bes. to accomplish their object,
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-10-18
The Vote for Governor,

The following is the official announcement
Of the vote last September for state officers:
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-10-18
The Cavalry Regiment.

The regiment Of Cavalry recruited by Col
Platt is now in camp at Burlington. The
horses are not all recruited" vet. Both this
regiment and the 9th are very highly spoken
of by all who have seen them. They will No
doubt sustain the already high reputation Of
our state at the scene of action. The follow
ing are the officers of eight of the companies
Chihendsn County.-Frank A. Plat, Cap
tain; J. B. Ethardt LIST Lieut.. Z. B. Ed.
wards I'd Lieut..
Pennington Co,uty-Wm. d. Collins, Cap
tain J. &. Sheldon, lst Lieut., Geo. II.
Bean % Lieut.
FrmAlin Com'y.- Geo. 2. Conger Cap
tain VIM. Beaman lst Lieut., Jed. Z. Clark
I'd Lieut.
Windsor Comty-S. 7. Rundlett. Capt.
\. J. Grover, lst Lieut., John c. Holmes
ID Lieut..
CaleIonia, Orange and ESser Countless
i. W. Preston, Captain, J. W. Bennett, Isl
Lieut., W. &. Cummings, ID Lieut..
Washington County-John D. Bartlett
Captain, VIM. Wells lst Lieut., II. NJ Page,
"a Lieut..
EtIand CoMaty.-S. G. Perkins, Captain,
Frank I. Hunlon, Isl Lieut..
N'mdLam County.--Josiah Hall. Captain
Robert Sco:ieId, lst Lieut.. y. +. Haywood
ID Lieut..
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-10-18
Of tie Senate
Ml House Of Rcpl

Gnl House Of Representatives
In retiring from the arduous duties Of the
political year now closing. desire to ey-
press. through YOU. to the citizens Of Yer
mont. my high appreciation Of their conf
Gence and patriotic cooperation, in carrying
into execution the important measures re-
t1i:eI 10y the act of the special session, and
I, assure YOU that shall carry with me into
Lriva,e lie. 4 sacred devotion to the inter
,s,s 0. the State and to the cause Of cur
a5mmon country.
You. gentlemen, are called to deliberate
upon measures more important and vital to
the interests Of the State and the country.
than any which have ever before occupied
the attention Of the General Assembly; re-
quiring Your patient, careful and dspa>sion-
a,e tleliberation.
May an a..-w;se Providence guide YOU
and may our Heavenly Father interpose to
deliver our beloved country from its present
calamity, and from the perils which threaten
i. and restore to II again the blessings of
peace, union. and prosperity.
ERA>TUs FAIRBANEs
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-05-04


Mr. Eeils, of Brooklyn, New York, but
whose business lies in Georgia and Florida,
passed through on his way home, having fled
from the South in order to save his life. MIR.
Eells is cousin OF DIR. d. z. Eells OF this city,
and of the Rev. Mr.. Eells, formerly pastor OF
the Second Presbyterian church. His state
ments eau be relied on.
His principal business was at ST. Angus
tine, Florida, and it was whilst at that place
that the fact OF his dangerous position came to
his knowledge. On the 18th Of April lie left
ST. Augustine, after having placed his prop
erty there in the hands OF the mayor, and OBJ
tanned from him pass which took him in
safety through the south.
Proceeding to Savannah, he remained there
some days winding up his business, and on
leaving took draft OF Savannah bank on
New York for $4,000, which he fears now
will he unavailable. From Savannah he trav-
eled night and day by way of Atlanta, Nash
vile. and Louisville, until he reached the free
states. AT Atlanta, on the 18th, he dined at
the same table with JEFF. Davis, who was
there on the way for Montgomery, it was un-
derstood from Charleston.
Throughout the south the most absurd
stories are believed in relation to the state of
things north. All communication is cut off,
and 40 correct reports Of affairs at the north
are aHOWeu 10 De promulgated. IL Is unlVer-
sally believed that Washington has been de-
strOyed, Lincoln and his cabinet taken prison
ers, Baltimore pronounced tor secession, New
York in arms on the side Of the south, and
the southern movement advancing with rapid
strides through the northern states. Where
ever flag of the United States could be
found it was produced in public place, torn
into strips, spit on, and trampled on the earth.
The most desperate hatred OF the north exists,
and the mob have complete possession of ev-
erything. There is a large middle class of
men for the union, but they dare not whisper
their sentiments.
Mr.. Eells was overjoyed at getting again on
free ground, and said none but those who had
undergone the perils and fears of life under
southern reign of terror could appreciate the
happiness of zee more standing under the
glorious old stars and stripes.
a passenger from New Orleans says he saw
company just returned from Pensacola in the
most disorganized state. They entered a
whisky Shop, drank the liquor, aud then
smashed the contents of the shop. a passen-
ger from Macon, Ca, confirms the accounts OF
the short supplies OF food i'll that section.
Dan Rice came up, having lett his floating
circus in Indiana waters. His steamer was
armed with fifty muskets and two caunons.
He says it was hard skinning' in southern
waters, and lie declines returning there just
yet. AT one place he was arrested, and es-
capped with some difficulty"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-05-04

INTERESTING INcIDENT.-The New Bed
ford Standard nublishes lettor from, Iod,,
>, 11,..l.;.,,...-.,
:" " "''''''s' o"' ~ "n''" sue SPEAKS as iehseh
OF tile respect and esteem felt for each other
by the New York Seventh and the NIassachu-
sot,s Eiobth Reoime,ts Sho rolatoa tho 81
-. - avn
'o"ans interesting i"ciuent
There is story told by one of the
Seventh, that no one can listen to without
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-05-04

We are permitted to make the following ex-
tract from private letter addressed to bust
ness firm in this city throwing light upon the
condition of public sentiment in Tennessee at
the time when it was written. The writer
processes to have been friendly to the unloni
till the outbreak became inevitable;
NASHVILLE, Tenn, April 26, 1861.
Tennessee has been devoted Union stale
her great men and all now there is not one
of them who is not willing TO lay down MS lie
for the south Our once Unon-ovlng len
nessee will be your bitterest and most danger
Gus foe 1t is uncertain at the present time
what will be the action of some OF the border
states but believe the whole will sooner or
later jou the south. They must do so, or be-
come free at once; policy and interest will
control them. Add to this the insults OF the
north, which requires time for them in mass
Is to see, and you will see the whole southern
slave states a unit. Your expectations and
inhuman hopes of our slaves rising are very
simple Not only majority of slaves can be
trusted, but our entire tree black population,
will fight for us. l assure you that you
have got TO fight, and fight to the death
an unconquerable foe. Your people have
already begun ii dshonorable warfare by rob
bling and stealing our purchases, and pay you
back or death will be the southern motto.
l advise you to build no hopes upon southern
help. have given you the true state OF facts
here, and l think you may fully rely on them.
l have not exaggerated; for it would be inl-
possible tc exaggerate by words the state OF
feeling here"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-05-04

The following is an extract from letter
dated Sunday, 18th ult :-"This forenoon we
had religious service i'll the senate chamber,
which was attended by the entire regiment IN
uniform. Surgeon Smith acted as chorlSter,
assisted by choir of rs, among which are
many fine voices Col Jones opened tile SER
vices with some remarks in which he express
ed his thanks for the general health ana iree,
dom from causultes OF his command, ana
hoped that the all wise Father would return
us safe to our homes and our families, lheh
the choir sang the hymn
"Oh how happy they
Whom their Saviour obey, &c
After which the chaplain read the 18th chap
ter of Matthew, followed by the singing OF an
other hymn; then the chaplain delivered ms
discourse, taking for his text portion OF the
4Ist verse of the 18th cha ter OF Matthew
Watch and pray" Ii was discourse OF
much ability, delivered with great tervur, and
was listened to very attentively. The services
closed by the singing of the well known
hymn, "We're going home TO die no more
This afternoon IL large number OF our men
are out attending worship i'll some OF The
churches in the city.
This afternoon our quarters were Vlsiteu ny
a large number OF ladies and gentlemen, ana
about 5 clock the senate chamber was the
scene of a singular sight to us New Ehgahu
boys. The volunteer battalion known rs
Lanes Kansas battalion, visited us here, and
several OF them, including Gen. James Lane,
their commander, Col. Vnton Of Wisconsin,
and Col. Vaughn OF Kansas, addressed our
boys with stirring Union words, which were
received with repeated cheers. Alter these
speeches, Mrs. Daniels the wife OF one OF the
battalion, sang the "Star Spanged Lanner,
the military joining i'll the chorus TO a man.
After the chorus, Capt. Pratt, OF the Worces-
ter Light Infantry, presented the lady with a
hne bOqnet on behalf OF his command, aIter
which Dexter f. Parker, Esq, who is serving
as private with the Worcester Light lnian-
try, responded 10 call made for him, with
few touching remarks which brought tears TO
many a Drowned cheek.
The different corps have received various
presents and remembranccs from their friends
Washington Light Guard Of Boston,) receive
ed yesterday an order from Samuel A. Way,
Esq, of Boston, tor tivs dozen quart bottles OF
"Atwood's Quinine Bitters )" this was time
ly gift, and will be appreciated by the Wash
ingtOn boys.
During the afternoon the hospital las been
visited by Miss d. L Dix, and this evening
Geo. E. Warrington, of Co. l, the Lawrence
Light Infantry, was brought to the hospital;
his disease is coiic. While l am writing, the
Massachusetts troops are being addressed in
the senate chamber by the chaplain OF the 0ih
Massachusetts regiment, and those who are
not listening to him are probably thinking of
the Sabbath evenings which they have spent
in New England.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-05-04
CITY AND COUNTY

PREsENTATIoN.--The young ladies of the
Fe;Sale College, on the occasion of their May
day social, Surprised" their president, Wer-
den Reynolds, Esq, with the present of an ell.
egant and valuable gold-headed cane. The
presentation was accompanied with an appro.
pirate address, delivered in behalf of the
young ladies, by Miss Emma Spaulding, one
of their number.
Mr.. Reynolds responded in brief speech,
feelingly acknowledging repeated instances CT
the kind regard of his pupils of the Institute,
manifested in similar way, and specially
thanking the young ladies for the everyday
evidences of their esteem and respect, evinced
in their duiful observance of school require
menls, and in numbcrless kindnesses daily ex-
hibited towards himself and his associates.
He assured them that he highly appreciated
these tokens of their favor they were very
encouraging, and rendered his relation to his
young friends, despite the burden of its cares
and labors, one OF great personal enjoyment.
Such expressions of attachment and regard
were 10 his soul, amid the performance of his
duties here, what the beautiful cane they had
just presented him might, years hereafter, be
to his lettering limbs. They were truly his
"stay and his staff" 10
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-05-04
From the New bedford Mercury.


The following is an extract of letter re-
ceived in this city from private in the Third
Battalion of Worcester, dated Annapolis,
April 28:-
at is now more than a week since | left for
the scene of war. So far / have got along
well, and am not sorry l came. We arrived
here Wednesday forenoon, after passing two
nights on the water. We first went to Fort
Monroe, where we received orders to leave
for Annapolis. We are in splendid place,
and if l had no other business, should feel
quite easy. 1t is estimated that $4,000 troops
have landed since we came, and they are com
ing all the time. Some look tip top, others
look hard. The Pennsylvania troops are the
toughest-no uniform or anything else like
military company, except a rifle. The thir-
teen regiments of New York came 1900
strong, with company OF Zouaves to lead
them. Eighteen of the Zouaves had kettle
drums, with drum major to lead them. AS
they marched and kept time, it was Il sight to
see and hear. The grounds here belong to
the United States, and are ahead Of anything
| ever saw. They are enclosed by high
brick wall, except the part on the Chesapeake
Bay. Within the enclosed are about fifty large
brick buildings, part of which are used for
Naval Academy. The cadets have left for our
accommodation, pant OF Fort Adams, New.
port, and some TO other forts. To see
the artillery drill is worth Il journey of 5000
miles. We expected to leave for Washington
the same day, bnt an order came from Gen.
Butler to remain ten days for orders All the
trouble l have is to sleep; the first night
slept on bricks, the next night was on guard,
and the next night slept on the floor, with
nothing over or under me, as | could not find
my knapsack last night had my blanket
and got along tip top. l should think there
had been troops enough pass through here TO
march north, south, or anywhere else and not
| have much trouble. The town is not much
| like New England town, but long ways
behind it. do not think you will have to
come. We can lick them without. Two men
were hung in the bay yesterday for running
vessel ashore. They could be seen from the
shore hanging from the yard arm. This
morning spy was taken also a deserter,
and they are in Gen. Buffers headquar tiers.
The railroad from here to Washington has
been torn up, hnt the troops from Massachu-
sets put it down again, md it now runs regu-
lar. Our ratons have been poor and some
times short. This morning every one was
satisfied. We are now to have things in bet
ter shape. If was coming to war again L
should know what to bring, Capt. Sprague
is the best man l ever saw for an officer
every one likes him. One OF the Emmett
Guards is sick with the pleursy, and we think
he will never be any better. Several acct
dents happened on the way. Our boys are all
well, and hope to be where the fighting is, if
there is any. Yours,
| Sd Battalion Rites. N.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-05-04
THE TWO CAMPS.

A gentleman who went to Washington from
Harrisburg, a few days since, by way of Per-
ryville and Annapolis, finds that the camps
along the way are not all in the same condi-
tion of neatness, discipline, md comfort. At
Perryville portion of the Pennsy lvanians are
encamped, and at Annapolis some Of the New
York troops, with the Worcester Rifle Atal-
ion and the Boston Flying Artillery, all under
Gen. Butler. Here is what the gentleman says
of these Two camps -
"In the small camp at Perryville, the men
were quartered-like animals | was going to
say-6ut animals would generally receive
much better care. They were stretched
around in the Ferry House, right under the
feet OF the passengers, in the midst OF dirt and
pieces of bread and meal, and every species
of litter. l watched the rations-they were
bread and ham for breakfast, ditto for dinner,
ditto for supper, with no coffee or tea the con-
sequence OF which latter want was that every
man who had few pennies to spare was filling
his canteen with wliskey at the tavern. There
was a very slip-shod, uncared for appearance 10
everything, and the officers in command evil
IDENTIFY had no skill or tact in taking charge of
their soldiers. The result was certain dispirit-
ed and discontented look to the men. They
were ready enough TO fight, but this dirty, mis-
cradle sort OF camp life, with inefficient officers,
was wearing OH them. l fully believe we
shall lose ten times the number of lives from
bad commisariat and carcessness i'll diet, and
in regard to climate, than from any other
cause.
The camp at Annapolis has very different
appearance. 1t is one OF the most convenient
and beautiful spots for such a purpose that
ever was selected. AS l came in at night, the
harbor was sparkling with lights in the fleet
Of vessels now assembled here, an armed
brig-the Perry-being ON the outside, and
hailing us TO bring US to as we came near. The
scene was most enlivening on shore; the stu
dents buildings, now turned into brrracks
shining with lights; camp fires were burning
here and there on the greensward, with tall
figures grouped or passing before them; crowds
OF soldiers were walking to and fro over the
walks, or gathered around some singers, max.
ing the echoes ring to "The Red, White, and
Blue )" sentinels before every building, bus
tie and stir everywhere, and the greatest
cheerfuness, good feeling, and discipline.
On the waters edge, against the sea, spark
ling under the moons light, we could see the
outlines of the horses and guns of considera.
Bile company of artillery. A more lovely place
for camping, and more superb weather tor it,
could not be imagined"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-05-04

"a correspondent of the New York Herald,
writing at Baltimore, May 2, gives the follow.
ing account of the movement to establish a
secession dictatorship in Maryland:-
"The fears that the address of the Maryland
senate, announcing that no act of secession
would be passed, was not in good faith proc.
lamaton that a majority OF the senate were
not secessionists, have been justified by the
proceedings of TO day.
The report of the committee ON federal re-
lations, on the subject of reopening communi-
cation between Baltimore and the north, was
passed. Its attitude is hostile TO the federal
government, and its language offensive in the
extreme, and its passage was fitting fore
runner to the climax OF reasonable legislation
which followed, in the act reported to appoint
a committee of safety, which passed to third
reading by vote of fourteen to eight, after
severe struggle.
Of the six members of the proposed COM
mittee only one-Gov. Hicks-is a Union
man. Judge Chambers, though conserYa.
tive, is suspected of secession procliyities, and
he has publicly announced that lie shall go
whichever way the state goes. The other
four are avowed secessionists of the most ul.
ira school.
The powers granted to the committee are
equivalent to despite sway over the entire
state, against which only the federal govern.
ment, or the rising of the people, can prevail.
The military are entirely within their control,
together with the power of appointment and
removal of the officers. In case a convention
should be called, they can establish reign of
terror, and prevent the sentiment of the PEG.
pie from being heard in electing members; and
the convention, il it be called, as it will be ,
are granted the power to remove any
member of the committee of seven who not
withstandiug the precautions taken, may still
object 10 precipitating the state into revolu-
ton.
A fund, not fixed by the report, is placed at
the disposal of the committee, to be paid by
the treasurer upon a draft signed by any two
members of the committee.
The report is still under discussion, but will
without doubt, pass both houses. If it does
events will be hastened, and civil war be inau
gurated between the citizens of Maryland
Among the Union men there the news has
created the greatest establishment. 1t is said
that Gov. Hicks has been expecting the move
ment, and has been perfectlng his arrange
| ments to meet it,"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-05-04

The New York Criminal Zeitnng, in an ar
ticle on "The Duty of the German Born Citi-
zens says" says LET us with satisfaction
and pride, look at the SONS of the Old Vader-
land, who, in Charleston, by peculiar circum-
stances and force, were pressed into the army
of the rebels, but who refused on that memo.
rable day of the bombarding OF fort Sumter,
to fire at the flag OF their adopted country, the
glorious stars and stripes. There were about
thirty members of the German artillery corps,
who were taken before a court martial, and up
to this time we have not been able to ascertain
their fate, or what has become of them but
we hope that their open, manly act, will even
command the respect of the traitors-those
degenerated sons Of their native country. "
will try to find out the names of these men
and this country, as well as the old vaderland,
vii be proud to record tb,s;;;r names and heroic
annals of tlfla;r remarkable fines -
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-05-04

The Hon. 1. Blood of Ballston N. Y has
received an order from Boston for large
number of hunting axes, to be furnished to
Massachusetts company of flying artillery.
They are to weigh about two pounds, to be
well made, ground sharp, well polished, and
stamped Yankee Doodle"
William Beecher lett his home in Prospect,
CT, Saturday,, and was found dead in the
woods on the morning following. He was a
victim of delirum tremens.
Miss Lander, sculptures, is associated with
Miss Dix, the well known phianthropist, in
attending to the wants of the i'll and wounded
soldiers at the hospital in Washington
The United States government has sent a
steamer after one OF Gen. James largest can
non and fixtures, together with the shells, now
at Watch Hill. 1t will be sent from this
place by railroad to day "wednesday to
Stonngton, where the steamer lies.-Wester-
y Weekly.
Rev. j. F. Ashley, pastor of the Baptist
church, in North Attleboro, has been elected
captain of the volunteer company organized in
that village.
Edgar F. Root, four years old, was shot
dead while in privy, by Martin Barber. in
New Hartford, on Tuesday last Barber was
firing at a target placed against the building
and has been committed to Jail OH the charge
of murder.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-05-04

In Observation-Disclosures has received
with tunereal pomp the remains Of her muir
dered sons. The victims of the Baltimore
mob will soon be enderly laid beneath the
soil which smoked with the first sacrificed
blood OF the Revolution. The turf of that
venerable and honored state will glimmer with
loveIier emerald, and its voets hold amid
their blooms a new and holier incense, when
the earliest martyr of our army of liberty
shall have been laid to rest beneath them
We envy her new graves. A more abiding
honor than that of soried urn or bronze en-.
tablature consecrates them. They are more
glorious than monuments. Honor TO the state,
and to the dead garland of immortality,
watered with the tears of women and hal0w-
ed with the grateful aud enduring memories
of people. --Nei0 York World