Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1861-06-28

inst, Mr. Eldridge, the jailer at this place
was aroused by the cry of fire. He has
tily went into the Jail and found that the
prisoners in attempting to burn out had
let the fire get up between the timbers
overhead and out Of their reach, and they
were now crying Justify for help to save
themselves from roasting alive. When
help came in the person of their jailer,
they were clamorou5 to be let out, alleg-
ing that they should die. Mr.. Eldridge
thought he would etthem die a few min
utes, while he procured pail of water
and passing it in small quantities through
the diamond in their door, let the incen-
diaries put out their own fire, which they
were not slow in doing, There are four
prisoners in the Jail convicted of often
SEES, but none of them are as yet senten-
ced. For the honor of our county we
are glad that one attempt to break jail
proved failure.- Caledonjan.
FRE.-Tbe dwelling house, shed and
three barns belonging to Alonzo Thatch-
err of Pomfret, were burned on the 18th
instant. Loss 1000. Insured $3.50.
FmE,-The house and shed Of Lee
ander D. Parker of Kirby was discovered
to be or fire about 2 o'clock, P. NJ, on
the 18th inst, and was only saved from
total destruction by the efforts of the
neighbrs, and especially by the almost
superhlman efforts Of John Russell, Jro
Esq, who took a very critical position at
the fire plunging into the very thickest
of the flames and working with an ardor
that is lard to beat. Insured in Farmers
Mutua.- Calcdonian.
PEEsoNAL.-The police officer Pratt,
killed in the St. Louis ARRAY on Monday,
is believed to be Nahum Pratt, formerly
of Woodstock.
SECOND REGMENT.-The secondreg-
iment Of Vermont volunteers left Bur-
lington yesterday for Washington, via
New York, by rail. They left in fine
spirits. They are to have a reception in
New York.
EMEUTE.-We regret the necessity
we are under of recording the fact that
five of the members of the St. Adams
company have been discharged for insub-
ordination, ana even what might be call
ed mutinous conduct. Their names are
William Harrington Corporal Leighton
S. Day, Clement Mitchell, Peter Tebo,
and Oliver Fortune. The misconduct
occurred on Wednesday night Of last
week. The offenders were put under
arrest, and after court of enquiry, on
Thursday they were sent to the guard
house, and Kept until discharged from
service yesterday. Two or three others
who we're implicated in a measure, have
returned to duty.
We are happy to be able to say that
the conduct of these men met the mark
ed disapprobation of the rest Of the COM
pauy, both men and officers. Captain
House, especially, who is not only an ex-
cellent officer but a gentleman in every
sense of the word, feels quite mortified
that any of his command should thus
disgrace themselves. His company is
composed Of fine appearing, intelligent
looking men, and the bad conduct of
a few reckless, or at best thoughtless,
individuals, is no disgrace to them, and
they should not so regard it. Caledo-
nida.
Col. PHELPS PROMoTED.-Col. John
w. Phelps, late commanding officer Of
the lst Regiment of Vermont Volunteers,
has been appointed Brigadier General,
and as such is in command of the three
Regiments of troops--lst Vermont and
two New York-at Newport News Point.
Coon LOOKS AND CoNDUoT.-No
one who visits Camp Baxter will fail to
be struck with the fine soldierly appear
ance Of the men who compose the Third |
Regiment. They are young, of good
size, athletic, and apparently in the en-
joymont Of perfect health. But what is
particularly worthy of remark is the gen.
tlemanly conduct and department which
generally prevails. We are told thatnot
a single instance of drunkenness has been
known to occur. The men when not
under instruction or drill, are engaged in
reading and writing, in quiet and intelli-
gent conversation, or in athletic sports
and exercises. We think the encamp-
ment is little less than a wonder in this
resDect. - C,rZeo{o,,io,,
The troops are improving rapidly, be-
ing drilled some eight hours each day,
mainly in company movements. Only |
one COMPANY has vet heen fnrnishnd with |