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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-11-01
Vermont News.

RrJrcTrp. hear that 20 OF the
horses collected by Messrs. WOODWORK ana
West, of Arlington, for the Bcnn'nst' IN
County Cavalry, were rejected. Gorham
of Wilmington, had l6 thrown out.
Samuel Williams, Esq of Rutland Is
appointed secretary of Civil and Military
Affairs.
The barracks built by the State for the
9Th regiment, on the fair grounds at Mont
pelier, were destroyed by an incendiary fire
on Thur>d,y, together with 100 tents and
the house and barn of Edwin Gilman. A
recruit named Jordan, for the 9th regiment,
from Isle in Mote, but who was rejected
and had been elected from the grounds by
Mr.. Gilman since the regiment lett, has
been arrested as the ineendiary.
FIRE IN CoRiNru. learn that the
barn, together with its contents, of Mr. joel
Clark of C1rinth, was consumed by fire on
Tuesday, the 23d inst Mr.. Clark was
husking corn in the evening and the lantern
in some way fell and set the hay on fire,
and the fame spread so rapidly that II was
impossible to arrest it until the barn was
burned TO the ground. Bradford TEE
graph.
MURDER IN GLovgR.--There was a
horrible murder committed in Glover last
Sunday afternoon at about four o'clock, in
which an old man named Stevenson, met
his death at the hands OF David Fleming,
in drunken carousal at the house of the
latter. We have not the full facts in the
case, but as near as we can learn them, they
are as follows 1t appears that Stevenson
was about to move away, and before going
he thought he would have good time
He therefore procured some liquor and went
| to Fleming's house, and both, together witt
VIM. Kendrick, from whom the f,cts are
principally gathered, drank freely. AfteI
time Kendrick left, both then in friend
" mood. He afterwards returned anG founc
Stevenson lying in the doc. yard, dead, ant
! Fleming gone. Kendrick then went TO
neighbor and told him to 90 and g look int
Flrmlng's yard and see what he would fin'
there" lie went and found the manglet
body of Stevenson. Some one asked Ken
drick if he knew anything about the affair
when he replied that he knew more abou
il t!ian he wished he did," As no one saw
the murder, the theory of some is that a
Fleming had bad cut over the head, HI
was first struck by Stevenson with an AK
helve, one having been found after the mur
der. with blood and hair upon it; and tina
Fleming had then reialiated upon Steven
son, breaking both arms and beating hi
head to jelly, though this theory may b
: wrong. There had never been any quar-
rel between the two, that we can Learn
Rum was the cause of the terrible tragedy
as it has been of nne-tenths of all crime
) since the creation. Fleming is representa-
by all who are acquainted with him as
man possessed of the worst passions, as ug
ly and malicious. His wife left him abot
a year ago in consequence of his cruelty
Fleming and Kendrck were both arreste,
They made no attempt to run. Their es
animation was commenced on Monday, whe
nolie pros. was Immediately entered
:, favor of the latter, no evidence appearir
against him.--Irasbarg Standard.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-11-01

FEDERAL YIcToRY IN KESrUcKY.-
Three companies Of the Illinois 9Th regiment
went from Paducah to Saratoga, on Sa,ur-
day and attacked a company of rebel cava-
lrY' 100 strong, completely routing them.
The rebel loss was IS killed and p n,iso.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-11-01
u.nd Onartrrs IN ihe firll


10 Can't. IMcheerer, Asst Adt General;
Yesterday afternoon, Majnr Seagonyi, at
the head of MY guard, made most br'i-
liant charge upon body OF the enemy
thrown M in line Of battle and their camp
at Springfield, 1000 or 2200 strong. He
completely routed them, cleared them from
the town, hoistcd the national flag on the
Court House. and retired upon IA reinforce
ment which he has already joined. Our
loss is not or, at.
This scccessful charge against such a
very lerge odds is noble example TO the
army. Our advance will occupy Spring
field tonight
Signed, j. c. Fremont,
Maj. Gen. Commanding
Fremont's body guard numbers abou;
800. The rebel camp was just outside the
city. Seagonyi was compelled 10 pass
through a lane aud let down number OF
fence rails before he could charge on the
foe, thus drawing their fire. There was a
good deal of street firing in Springfield, and
from the houses. Two secessionists who
ran out of their dwellings and fired at the
body guard were killed. Seagonyi was ad
yisei of the force of the rebels, but he wal
determined to have fight.
Col Pearce, said to be from Arkansas
commanded one of the rebel regiments
The cause of an increased rebel force a
Springfield was the large amount Of plum
der gathered there during some weeks past
which it is stated they intended to tax
South with them, but which win of cours
fall into our hands.
Mai. Frank While-who recaptured Lex
ington recently at the bead of $50 mer
and released our sick and wounded soldier,
after driving out some 500 rebels--is th
son of prominent New York lawyer.
National Success In Missouri.
jeff Thompson and his rebel band wer
pursued % miles beyond Fredericton o
the Granville road, when the chase wa
: abandoned. The rebels are completely dc
: moralized, and will doubtless continue thei
; retreat. The federal detachment sent OF
to bury the dead after the battle, reporte
S nearly 200 rebels killed and left on the feel,
= Our loss was six killed and 40 wounded, or
mortally.
g The accounts of Maj. Scofeld, who con
g manded the federal batteries in the actor
show that our victory at Fredericton WI
: the most complete of any yet achieved b
! our army during the war. JEFF Thompsc
! escaped on foot, after having his horse XII
i ed under him. The rebel force was abo
d 5000, while ours was only 1000.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-11-01

Gov. Holbrook has ordered the Quarter
Master General Of the State, to collect all
the ordinance, muskets, rifles and military
property generally, of the State, and TO de-
post the same at the U. S. Arsenal at YER
renues
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-11-01

gSs We should like to be a citizen of
New York next week, for the sake of cast
ing ballot for Hon. Daniel S. Dickinson
who sinks the partisan for the patriot. None
the less cordial would it be for his having
been life long democrat and political OPP
poneut.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-11-01

The Alta Californian of OF. p. ,,..
the receipt Of orders by Gen. SunD. ,
dispatch at once to the east the enlr h.
Of regulars on the Pacific coast Thhs,
numbers 5000 men. II will take mas,
to collect it from its scattered posts 7,
unteer forces are to garrison the lc,,h,
which they are withdrawn.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-11-01

The 100000 bushels Of curn which Gen
Fremont was reported to have discovered
buried at Warsaw, proves 10 have been
100000 in coin. The telegraph changed
only one letter ard one word--a very mod
crate alteration from the truth.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-11-01
rrcmnni Amor ,hc Ry.el..

There was brilliant exploit of the body
guard Of Gen. Fremont, on Friday of hast
week. The following dispatch was received
from Gen. Fremont himself on Sunday
eyenino -
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-11-01

Ca There is no truth in the stories
about the running away Of a secretary with
the orders, maps, charts. g., of the naval
fleet. That was merely one of those SPLEEN
did humbugs with which we are SO often re-
paled
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-11-01
Census OF 1880.

The following is an official statement OF
the population of each county in Vermont,
according to the census of 1860. 1t has
just been furnished by the superintendent
e thn nnnsns hnrnan
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-11-01

and rebels who have spurnsd every oiier OF
compromise, and now are waeing war
against the best government on earth. The
day Of compromise is past, and the hour for
action has arrived. Send them bullets, in
stead of compromises. IL is time enough
TO talk Of returning their fugitive slaves,
when the southern shave holders have re-
turned to their loyalty"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-11-01

ners 2 horses and all their camp qulpaSe
ware also taken. The icderals had two
men wounded.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-11-01

a silver piicher saver and gohlets, to ev'nce
their appreciation of his services !" 'e're''
ing out treason.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-11-01

taken up, and ex-Gov. Fletcher advocated
its passage with much force, but the House
did not come to a vote on the subject.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-11-01

The Wisconsin residents Of Washington
have presented the Hon. J. T. Potter with
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-11-01

-FOUR correspondents letter of Tuesday,
we are obliged to abridse, owing to its
length. much TO our regret. "a it was one OF
interest. We give the last bali, rs fol-
lows -
NoSrpFtIrp Oct 90
New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-25
THE ACKNOWLEDCMEN OF BEL.
"LIGERENT RIGHJS.o

Long before the acknowledgment Of the Inde-
pendence OF the South American Colonies, the
fact of the existence Of a civil war between them
and the mother country was admitted by our
Government, and belligcrent rights conceded
to them. (See the case OF the SantissiIna Trini.
dada, reported in Whcaton.)
This was not considered as giving any just
cause Of Ofense to SPAN, to whom we were
bound by friendly alliance, nor as giving " aid
aud comfort" to her enc MES; nor did il in
fact Ii did not aid, sanction, approve, nor in
any manner legaze the war, except that We
were not bound 10 consider the cruisers of the
South Americans Us pirates, and to pursue and
hang them as such. II did not authorize them 70
fit ou, man, nor arm their cruisers in our ports.
IL did not enable them to bring their prizes into
our barbors and sell them. 1t did not mitigate
the crime to our citizens of enlistug in their
army or navy 10 fight against friendly power.
In short. it was of no benefit to them, except TO
prevent few of them from being hanged as
pirates.
On the 9th instant Lord John Russell declared
on the floor Of tho House OF Commons that the
question was undef consluofuuoh "hht position
England should occupy with reference to the
Rebel States in this country. AT that time The
news in England represented Washington as
threatened, and in imminent danger Of being taken
by the rebels, the Free States uuarmed, AID
every thing indicating the temporary, II pct the
ultimate triumph of the rebels. Lord John ex.
presses no sympathy for the secedsn or ther
cause, and no disposition to acknowledge them
q. an independent State, but merely iu'imates
tbnt il would be in accordance with the usoges
of nations. and almost q matter Of course, 70
recognize the fact of the existence of civil war
in this country, and consequently that each oil
the oppOsing parties is entitled to the rights OF
belligerents. Since then things have entirely
changed. Washington is perfectly secures aa
New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-25

FAREWELL MIssIoSARY SERyIoEs.-Last evening
a meeting was held in the Collegiate Reformed Dutch
Church, corner of Fifth avenue and Ts enty ninth
street. for the purpose Of bidding farewell to sev raj
missionaries who are about to proceed to foreign sta-
tons under the auspices Of the American Board Of
Commissioners for Foreign Missions Toe Rev. DIR.
Dewitt and other clergy meI PARTICIPATED in the exer-
cises. The young nissionares-the Rev. f. Doty, the
Rev. Leonard Kip r., Of the China Mirsion and the
Rev. james II. BaIlagh Of the Japan Missi 'n-made
rhort addresses The work Of the missionary was in
each case compared the work of the soldier in tue
light Of duty, fidelity, prvation and dependence upon
the main body of the church soldery, whose mes-
sengers they were, 10 examine the field, and to COM
muucate the result Of their observations. There
q good congregation.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-25
NETWORK DAILY TRIBUNE. SATURDAY MAY %. 1861.

army of 100000 men have sprung into exsteoce
at the tap of the drum; the Free States, thor
oughly united and thoroughly aroused, have re-
solved, at all hazards and at every expense, to
arrived, and had an opportunity Of placing tho
matter in its true light before the British Gov
ernment. Nothing is more clear than that En-
gland will do nothing to give aid and comfort,
or which has the appearance of giving aid and
comfort, to people lighting for Slavery. Even
if shs recognize, the fact that civil war exists,
and that the Rebel States are entitled to bel
ligerent rights, the right of prirotsering is no
longer one Of those rights, nor will il be here
after tolerated by any nation in Chrstendom.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-25

We once again call attention TO the condition
of the gallant volunteer regiments of st. Louis.
In capturing Camp Jackson, and crushing rebel
lion in Missouri, they have rendered services
whose Importance can scarcely be exaggerated;
and yet they are destitute of the necessares OF
life, without clothing. without blankets, without
camp equpage. The hostility OF both the cay
aud State Governments deprives them OF resour-
ces which the defenders Of the Constitution aud
tho Union find elsewhere; and they can Only aP'
peal to the generosity Of patriotic citizens In
other parts of the country. In this city gen.
erous beginning has been madej Mr.. August BEL
mont aud Mr. Royal Phelps have headed the
subscription with sums of $500 each; and we
canoot doubs that their example will be Initiated
by every one who has the means to do it. Con-
tributi,nS may be sent to Isaac Sherman, No.
Hanover Square; S. Kaufman, No. 80 Nassau
street. or g. W. Blunt, No. l79 Water street.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-25

Tnr IYDIASs IN vIRoIsIa.-The passengers by the
Keystone State, who were driven ont Of Portsmouth,
stae the forests about that city occupied by Cbero
kee Indians as scouts. The following paragraph from
Tie Raieigh IN. c. stare Journal tells how these
Indians were nveged into the service OF the rebels
"Col. w. III. Thomas, Senator from jackson, has at
(he service of the State Of the most remarkable
bodies of men in the country. IL is a company Of
Oo Cherokee Indians orsauzed for battle, aud stytd
tie ',Jupaluskee ZOuaves.' IL appears that COL
Thomas who is the business agent OF the Cherokees
lately called eouuoii # the Indians, and explained
TO them the condition of the country. II cbieis dis
cus,ed the mae and said, after consnita ion, that al
though tn.y did unde rrtand the ional difficulty
they did know North Carolina, aud wOuli stand by
her They were eady for any position her defeuse
This is remaI klble Out OF a naliou OF some 1 $40
they muster 100 warriors for the defense OF North
Carolina The Cherokees expert riiIemen. They
know nothi,g of miiar, tacts, but show them their
work, aud then they hs'e only TO he told when to
cease fighting. They night Ia their own way, and
every man for lmself. The "Zouaves are ready at
a moment a uoti,e,"
New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-25
Fire I'm Vermont.

CONCORD, Friday, May q, lS6l.
fire caught in the keg. factory. at Wire River
Suction. W.. at II: 80 iii. morning, burning that
buildnp, iathsm's large machine shop, The Peonsyic
vana Railroad wood shed, containing oOO CORDS o'
wood. the passenper depot, in which were the teie-
graph ana po.tofices freight depot, and Ice house.
Tire fre then crossed White River, aud buried a
wool-store and house the north siie The fas.ImP
scic Bridge several times on lire, ont eAtiSu'"
The lind rlsw very hard from the South:
The First Regiment Col TaPPan, will lrsve s mere mere
for Washington t. morrow morning They wii arrive
at New.Yofk Sunday morning via the Nofwnn n s.eall
boat line, landing at Vesey street. iney VIII na'i'"
through the city 10 the Jersey City feffy'
New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-25

The Washington correspondent Of The Bait.
more Sun afforded, tho other day, the following
prophetic account of the message which the
President will .end to Congress on the opening
of the extra session:
al" reported the. he will recommend certain amendment"
Constitution and The subuon Of the same to tue state
Legislatures II said that Of these proposed amend
men viii provide that the Southern Senators shell have svots
upon gsive affecting Southern interests Ia the mse
Slavery For the tho esstion Of Consres. already
foreshsdow wed by the Executive prOclamaieDa"
Evidently the fools are not all dead yet
New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-25
PRIZE.

Prize, from the French prise, is the taking Of
sea of a vessel by beiscrent power with in
tent of appropratng to the use of the captor
the ship, or cargo, or both. The subject OF the
capture is also called prize. 10 order to make
a valid title to the prize, trial must DO had be-
fore Court Of competent jurisdiction to ascer-
tain the true character of the prize, and a
sentence or decree Of condemnation must be
passed or made ia due form. The claimant OF
the ship aud cargo or Of either has right to
appear and be heard 10 defense of his claim, aud
witnesses are examined either orally or by
commission according to the usual practice OF
Courts. A bellgerent has right to take his
prize court Of = belgerent can ait in neutral
country, but it must sit either in the country OF
the coptcr or el'e in the country OF an ally. The
prize, however, may remain in neutral port
while being adudIcated upon BY the prize court
Of the captor or captor's ally, and good title
is made by tue sentence of condemnation, al
though the proceeding is in legal language, in
rem and the subject or corpus OFT of the jurls-
dlction Of the Court. 1t is to be understood
that neutral powers may refuse to belhgereuts
the right to bring prizes into their ports unless
the right is guaranteed by trenty.
Ships and cargoes belonging to neutrals are
Likewise subject to capture and cOnfscation by
bell gerents ior various ofenses. First, for at
tempting 10 violate blockade after reasonable
notice of ts existence. Even sailing for a block
AIDED port, or standing of and on subjects neu-
trail ships and cargoes TO condemnation whether
the port be reached or not. But the blockade must
ia all cases be an actual, and not q constructive
or paper blockadej otherwise no rghtful sentence
OF condemnation can be passed. Secondly, nes-
trul slips and cargoes are subject TO capture aud
condemnation for carrying to an enemys countr,
articles contrabind of war, such as arms, ammu-
nitIou, aud naval stores, and also provisions
when carried to an enemy's navy or place be-
sieged or for carrying dispatches or soldiers to
the enemy. Thirdly, neutral ships and cargces
may be captured aud condemned for resisting q
bellisereuts right of search. Fouribly, such
ships aud cargoes may be lawfully captured aud
condemned for sailing under the enemy's flag, or
with his pass or Incense. Finhly, it is held by
English courts that neutral engaging in the
cnemy's coasting trade is sutjec; to capture and
condemnation, but our own courts have doubted
this doctrine. These general principles are sub
j-ct to many distinctions of q nice character.
BY the law OF nations all produce OF hostile
sol found in neu,rals snip may be seized 10
tIansitu. Most Of our treaties, however, provide
that free ships make free goods, and 1t is proba-
bic that even ia the absence of treaties, and
supposing that we are not bound by the Treaty
of Pari. Qo59), our GoyerDmen! would alway.
recognize this principle.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-25
ARMY REGULATORS.

In these yena tunes, when men are not
a.hamed to live by leyying black-mai upon legis-
lalion, We can conceive how 1t is possible for
peculators 10 get between the Treasury and the
Army, and, while seeming to be impelled By
patriotic impulses, can bend all their eoergies to
making money out of the existing war, by stand.
ing as middlemen between hardpressed Gov
eminent nnd its selfsacriiclng defenders. As for
example: by buying steamers for sx or eight
thousand dollars each, aud charterpg them to
the Government for ten or twelve thousand per
MONTH with a condition that they be paid for
at the rate Of S50,O in case of loss; aud by
purchasing tents at - each, and selling them to
the Government for SI7; and by laying in wait al.
cattlepens watching opportunities to get lean
beeves at a low figure, which they have con.
traclsd to the conuilssarat at round, fat prices,
managing to give the hide and taow to some
fayorite striker" for butcherng them. when he
can get il done for half the value of those items;
and generally, by hanging round the purlieus of
tailors' shops, and timers shops, and coopers'
shops, and all other kuds of shops, 10 order to
levy contributions upon tradesmen who make pro-
Jsals fJr furnishing the arwy with coats, aud
cups and canteens, and all other articles for the
camp.
We say we can conceive Of jobbery like this.
Nay, more-we credit the well authenticated re-
ports, which come to us daily duplicating prom.
inent names in such transactions.
But, how anybody bat firnds can, for lucre,
wllfuly palm of upon the Government, sleezy
ald rotten blankets, aud rusty and putrid pork,
to cover by night, and feed by day, our brave
cons and brothers. who are enduring unwOnted
fatigue, and braving death, in defense of
our country, passes comprehension. And yet,
that such things are done BY men who furnish
equipments and supplies for some Of the regi.
nents now in active service, is beyond all doubt.
We have heard names mentioned in connection
with these Infamous transactions. At present
We forbear 10 repeat them. Something must be
done to stop these outrages upon our brave
troops. vu,ures that prey upon the hearts Of
the dead on the battle field are human compared
with monsters who furnish rotten blankets aud
rotten meat to the living in tho camp. They
must be sunmary dealt with, and at the very
beginning sf the war before their crime becomes
chronic. Wellingtons remedy would be efiectunl.
In the Peninsula War, some peculiar Conmis-
sioners, who made money by furnishing bad pro-
Visions 70 the army, were sent by him first to
druu-head c0urt-martIa, and thence to the gal
lows. Let Ne~-York and Pennsylvania traffickers,
who palm Of ro,tencss and putIescence upon our
troops, profit by the example.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-25

In private letter from the Hon. +. P. Blair, jr,
which we saw yesterday, be says: expect TO be IN
Washington at the meeting of Congress. do not be-
leve it will take long put down the Secessonists
OF Missouri. They were very boslerOus and brave till
We struck them blow on the 10th inst, since which
they have cooled down to zero. l expect them 70
make complete submission in month at farthest.
shall then 20 wherever my regiment is ordered, but
expect to obtain leave Of absence for the session
of Congress- which presume will not last beyond two
weeks aud aflerward Join the regiment"
New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-25

Loyal Americans res dent in England are
making important donations to our Government
at the present time. A number of gentlemen III
London have notified the Secretary OF War That
they are about to ship three batteries of Arm
strong riaed cannon, six, twelve, and twenty
four -pouuders, with all equipments complete
OF which they beg the acceptance OF Govern
ment. This priucely gift oculd not have cost
the donors less than 100000. Other Amer
leans, living 10 Manchester, have forwarded
battery Of Whitworth guos-t~elve-pouuders-
each of which bears the following inscription:
From loyal Americans In Europe to the United States Gov
ernment, 1851"
large commercial house in this city have
also offered to furnish. at their own expense,
battery of four rAed caDson, six, twelve, twenty
four, and forty two Founders.