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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-11-29
Yours truly, &c.
Letter from Iowa.
DUBUQUE. Iowa, Nov. 10,

DUBUQUE. Iowa, Nov. 10, 1861.
To tie Editor ct the Caleaonian:
Having been Il constant reader Of The Cal
edonlan, and of course looking to list Of
births. marriages and deaths, | have been
somewhat surprised 10 see birth only once
in great while, and marriages seem to Be
rather slim at times. How is that? Why
here in Dubuque, short time since, a happy
husband who had a wife and domicil on the
le,ee, suddenly found himself the happier ia
Their of triplets. This became noised abroad
and in a few days another sensation was Gre
ated by the birth of twins in family resid-
ing on the bluff. Still the levee was ahead.
and the growing was on its side. But not
long was that to last, for another family on
the bluff took up the matter, produced trip
lets. The levee hid its head, and not a sin
gle "peep" has been heard in that direction
since. The papers took a hand in heraldinS
it to the world. AS to marriages, We can
beat you in that. have seen only one in
stance in The Caledonian of Young soldier
getting srl;ced on the eve of his departure
for the wars. Here, it is no uncommon
thing. Farther statistics in the marriage
line, Your humble correspondent hath not to
offer, but he thinks he has proved that the
West is the place to live.
Your Vermont third is abused, surely if all
the statements you publish are true. | have
received letter from one in that regiment,
and he corroborates al! YOU have charged
Can this be wondered at, when by wire-pull-
ing and internal trickery men worm them
selves up to high positions, rot that they
may show that they are fit to be in power,
but to fill their own pockets at the expense
of honest men. Here in Dubuque l nave
seen some of the basest kind of wire
pulling by fellows seeking office in regiments
forming; and the biggest rascal almost inya-
rlably comes out ahead. If an honest, patri-
otto, really able man enlisted, he was pretty
sure to be allowed to remain in the ranks.
where he would be in nobody's way. have
made up my mind that if young man wants
to ~o'h his way up, he had far better go in
to the regular army than among the volun-
teers. Among the regulars, man can fight
under we'll drilled officers, is promptly paid,
is well cared for, and if meritorious will be
promoted.
The growing about Fremont's removal
has almost entirely ceased, so easily do We
Americans accommodate ourselves to facts.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-11-29

l recently spent few days in Chicago
There everything is lively, think more SO
than ever before saw it. The wholesale
merchants are doing heavy business for
cash and short paper; immense quantities of
grain come in by canal and railroad, and are
stored or sent eastward by the lakes.
Recruiting in Iowa has been very success
full of late. Eleven regiments are already in
the field, three more are just ready, the 18th
is nearly full ia German regiment) and the
10th has two or three companies nearly full
Four regiments of cavalry, three in the field
and one recruiting, help to swell our number
of fighters; while dozen or more recruiting
officers for the regular army have been drain
ing more men. Just now there is talk on
the streets of war with England growing
out of this Mason Slidell affair, and in that
case there are hundreds more ready to jump
TO arms. NJ. j. :.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-11-29
Financial Agent.

We copied paragraph last week, stating
that the Senate committee or the subject of
the financial agent, appointed by Gov Far
banks TO receive and forward for the troops
their surplus pay, had reported, by Senator
Edmunds, that the appointment was made
without strict legal authority. nc.
We notice that subsequently-Nov. 10Th
Senator Edmunds offered a resolution "re-
questing the governor to despatch a suitable
person to the Vermont regiments near Wash
ingtoa, to act as an agent to enable the SOL
dierS to transmit money to Vermont accord
ing to their wishes" which reso}ution ras a.
dopted.
We learn also that Gov HoIbrook appoint
I'd the Hon Joseph Poland. who had been
previously appointed by Gov Fairbanks. and
that he left for Washington to be present
when the troops were paid off last week.
Perhaps no otiicia. act of Gov Fairbanks was
more important, or more deserving of the
thanks of the soldiers and the citizens of Yer
mont. than the appointment of Mr. Poland
for this service. and We are gratited to no.
lice that the Senate made the ameatle Ae,4or-
able by requesting Gov Holbrook to do pre-.
cisely what Gov Fairbanks had done.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-11-29

Both Houses Of the Vermont legislature
adjourned last Thursday at 3 O'Clock in the
afternoon. Oar correspondent. "Oculus,
has given 50 full an account Of the proceed
ings from week to week to week that there is
perhaps little to be said about what has been
done. The last legislature will BE- noted not
50 much for what it has done, as for what it
has not done.
Among the bills which failed to become
laws, the one which most interests our read
ers perhaps was the one for an Essex county
railroad. This bill passed the House with
ont very strong opposition, but was killed in
the Senate by vote Of IS to Q. This was
anticipated, as the railroad interests of the
state opposed it. and legislation has become
50 perfected" in this state that no bill of i'm
portance can pass on It's merits but there is
a system Of log-roling and trading not at all
complimentary to the wisdom and virtue" of
our state.
The militia bill failed The Senate and
House each presented a bill, but as these
bodies were all the time at loggerheads, nei-
Their would accept of the others bill. This
is not regretted so much, as the state govern
men., it is thought, will now be able to fur
nish troops as fast as they are wanted. The
bills establishing salaries for county clerks
and abolishing the Board of Education, both
failed.
Among the bills passed is the Butler Reg
iment Bill The Bill assuming the collection
Of the states share of the /. $. tax. The
Bill extending the :. per month bounty to
three years The Bill TO raise an additional
regiment and others if necessary, to complete
the fall quota Of the state. The Bill to char
ter the Rutland county Bank. The Bill pro-
viding that the salary Of County Commits
sioners shall not exceed thirty dollars. That
school district officers shall enter upon their
duties a. soon as chosen. instead Of the first
nf April following. 10 increase the appro
rriation for the education Of the blind, deaf
and dumb, from Sl0Oa TO $500. LAYING
i tax of 30 cents on dollar Of the Grand
List. For impoundins cattle running in the
road
We shall publish the Jaws Of the session in
a week or two.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-11-29
There IS no war news Of a very stirrn!

There is no war news Of a very stirring
nature since our last. The great feature of
the week near Washington was the review of
the army Of the Potomac Tor a large portion
of it, by Gen Mcclellan and staff 1t is esti-
mated that at least there were 10000 troops
reviewed, all armed and equipped with two
DAYS ratiors and forty rounds of ammuni-
ton. 1t was probably the most magnificent
military pageant ever witnessed in this coun-
try. The army occupied in extent about four
miles, and consumed three hours time in
passing before their commander The sight
was free, and the rush of spectators from
Washington thc review was at Balls Cross
Roads was without precedent. Although a
grand holiday, 1t was hard day for the SOL
d!ers; they were under arn.s all day, and
some Of the more distant divisions had to
march some fifteen miles.
The success OF our forces in South Carroll
ma does not diminish any by time. Rein
forcements are being sent forward to Beau
fort, and other naval expeditions are being
rapidly fitted out. 1t is believed that other
important places along the coast will soon be
occupied by federal troops.
News received through rebel sources says
that Fort Pickens opened fire on Bragg's
forces on Saturday. The navy yard was on
fire three times. but put out. The rebels
claim to have preached the walls of the fort.
This news is quite Incomplete and lacks con-
firp, otiOn
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-11-29
The Vermont Third.
OCCLUS COIVIT.

We are permitted to copy the following
letter from one of the field officers of the Vt.
Sd regiment, from which it will be seen that
the men are indebted solely to the efforts of
Gen Smith for their new uniforms:
HEADQUARTERS Sd Reg't Vt. Nols.,
Camp Griffin, Va, Nov. is.
My DEAR SIR have delayed answering
your favor Of the 9TH, hoping to find that the
efforts made by Gen Smith at headquarters
would result in some Improvement in our af-
fairs. In this have not been disappointed,
for, through the generals care for the Yer
mont regiments, We have received our new
uniforms and all that is necessary excepting
good tents for the enlisted men. The L. $.
government steadily refuses to give US any
tents lin place of those which Gen Davis
bought tor US, and which have been condemn
ed) excepting the little \ tent of the army
These are SO small and SO crowded that the
men cannot build fires in them, and in conse-
qucncc they must suffer in this cold Virginia
winter. Now, is the state of Vermont large
hearted enough to furnish the ID Vermont
with the "S.bey tent" made of the regular
army canvas or duck ?
Let me add one word in regard to Gen
DAVIS. ! am told bv those who have the We
g, ,t 4 I
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-11-29
.JOint Resolutions.

The following resolutions were unanimous
" passed by the Senate and House in joint
assembly last Wednesday,:
Whereas,-In consequence of the war in
which the country has been engaged tor the
last eight months, new, arduous and peculiar
duties have devolved upon the Executive, in
volying great responsibilities and calling
forth great administrative ability, therefore
Resolted,-By the Senate and House OF
Representatives Of the State of Vermont.
lst That the thanks of the two Houses be
presented to Erastus Fairbanks, late Cover
nor, for his most aborious, efficient and
praiseworthy efforts to raise, equip and uni
form the six regiments of volunteers that
have been forwarded from this State to the
seat of war.
ID Resolred, That We as the Representa-
tives of the people, do appreciate the difficult
ties which beset the course of the Executive
in the trying emergencies which were Incl
dental to the Inauguration of militia sys-
TEN and war policy among a people pre-
eminently peaceful, and so long favored by
peace as to induce the opinion "that We
should learn war no MORE" and we feel
doubly gratied for the judgment which de-
cided without waving the path of duty, and
the courage which pursued i: to success.
Sd. Resolred That our best wishes for his
welfare shall follow him in his retirement to
private life, where We doubt not his prayers
will mingle with ours for the success of our
arms, the establishment of national authority
over all our dominion, and the fastening of
the day Of universal liberty, purity and
peace.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-11-29

On our outside will be found an article en-
titled who are Entitled to Pensions, and
How to Obtain Them" in which are some
valuable hints to disabled soldiers ard the
families of soldier, who have deceased while
in the service of the government. All claims
against the government for pensions, boun
ties or other benefits accruing 20 soldiers or
their heirs for services, in the present or any
other war, will be promptly attended to by
making application at this office, arrange
merits having been made at Washington for
that purpose.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-11-29
YOUR ACCOUNTS

IT,, ,couid rc.stnd 0-, subscribers, and all m
G.5ted to as. that an eorly poymc"t ct Their dues
d.. ,,nportaat. 7He omo"nt Of eoch Of them l.,
smut. but tie aggreqate N thesc small a"o""ts
., h1rg, III rs. HH0g reot so"rcc Of conyen'encc
Ia ha,r tLo:o"qh s.tt',m,1t Of all accounts at
L,is' onre u ge0r. Nomc wto 0dccIttSe uW MS.
amt qrcot mony 1rho tohc oUr paper. hare toi|-
81 to squire thar occo""f mp to the first Of jan
tarY. 1861. is IRE ,tc~d all oW d"cs To c"aj2c as
II d,,cho,ge o"f oJi,g0t,o"s Promptly, re call up
on all IN n,0ke an curly settlement.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-11-29

JEFF DAvIS's NESSAGE.-The telegraph re-
ports message of this arbitrator to the
congress Of traitors at Richmond 1t is no.
ticeable Only as lengthy string of secession
brag. He talks away about the war that is
wased against the confederacy to take from
them the right Of seltgovernment the right
eousness of their cause; and asserts that lib
erty is always won where there exists the un-
conquerablc will. On the whole the message
is quite hopeful in tone. Davis says the con-
federate financial system has worked well so
far, and promises well in the future. There
are some difficulties attending the transpor
tation of mails, but jeff thinks these can be
overcome by time and a little legislation.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-11-29
QuartermaSter Genera

\ LIBEL On THE LEGi>IArU RE-Thr fol-
lowing rub on the "wi>dom and virtue" late
Iy assembled at the State capitol, We find in
the Burlington Times:
"As an evidence ofthe general Intelligence
Of the House Of Representatives, We cite the
tact that dgd different members Of the Com
mi,tee on Mileage and Drbcntures spelled
he word committee IN eym different ways.
They are as follows: Addison County Com-
nifty; bennington County Commity; Gale
iona County Com,tie Essex County Conn
mtttie: Lamoile County fomittc; Orang,
County Tomm,ue Washington County COM
Wee: Windsor County Comit,. None O.
these various methods Of spelling the word
agrees with either Webster or Worcester. We
believe. The spelling however, betrays a
very commendabe degree of originality
The case, perhaps, is very much Ike that OF
tie Penns! lvanla lawyer, who, when taken
to task in court, by the opposing counsel, for
bad spelling. re,orted that a man must be a
Id fool if he could not spell word more
than one way"
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-11-29
Strong Talk in Kentucky.

The Frankfort (Ky) Commonwealth pub
.lshes the recent speech of Col Cochrane at
Washington, and fully endorses it, making
The following vigorous comments:
"Ihe policy indicated by Mr. Cochrane is
exactly right, and in accordance with the US
tges of civilized warfare. We hope to see it
adopted by the government. 1t should have
been at first. Had ii been, many lives of
loval citizens would have been saved tina,
were lost through the wishy-washy and ano-
malous conduct of the government towards
eaters in arms. Since the commencement
If this most unnatural war, it has been safer
to be Il rebel than to be LOYAL to the govern
ment. The extreme punishment of treason
has thus far been an oath of allegiance, which
L rebel will take with as much sang froid as
he would gin cocktail. Why should not
the slaves of traitors in arms be confiscated
70 the use of the government The Demo
crat will not deny that slaves are property, as
clearly so as are mules. Is it right and pro-
per to contiscate mule, and put it to haul
ing transportation If it is, why is it not e.
qually right and proper to confi,cate slave
ior driv tr Of this mule? Both are proper
,y, and both are employed by the rebels in
their attempts to destroy this government
We believe in fighting the dew! with fire..
The rebels employ armed negroes, armed saw
ages; they resort to all sorts of base means.
even to piracy on the high seas. They poi
son wells, and when they can-as at Guyan-
do,te-they It sort to assassination. 1t is ali
stuff to talk about Fl Citing such an enemy on
high points The government has been try
ing the experiment some eight months, with
Indifferent success. If We meet rattesnake
in cur path, we mash his head, if We cam
Let this barbarous rebellion be crushed out.
We care not how j; is done, so it be done
nnicklv
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-11-29

GIN HALLECk FoRBIDS SLAVES TO TT HiRr"i-
Gen Halleck has issued orders from IL
headquarters at ST Louis that, IN cor>r-
quence Of important information respecting
the number aid condition of cur forces t'-
ing conveyed to the enemy by fugitive SAVES
no such persons shall be hereafter permitted
TO enter the lines of any camp or any forces
on the line OF march, and any now WITHIN
such lines are to be Immediately excluded
theretrom. The general calls the aitentioA
of all officers commanding posts or troops II
the held to the Importance of preventing III
authorized persons from leaving or entering
our lines.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-11-29
THE w A r


The government has decided that Mason
and Slidell shall be treated in all respects as
to close confinement and fare, like criminals
guilty OF the highest crimes against the laws.
until full assurance is received that Col Cor.
coran and the other officers now in the hand.
of the rebels shall receive the treatment duo
TO their rank and position, as prisoners If
war taken on the field of battle, ACCORDING ~
the usages of all civilized nations.
The government has also come to the de-.
termination to hang every prisoner duly con-
victed OF piracy on the high seas, no matter
whether he halls from the North or the
South, from England or any other foreign
nation; and that they will hold the prisoner,
now in captivity, including SEdell, Mason
and Faulkner, responsible for any barbar;tv
which may be practiced upon the prisoners
of war confined in southern prisons. Good
news, if true.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-11-29

@ Letters from the Vermont Regiments
at Camp Griffin represent the boys as being
pretty well supplied now with al! kinds of
clothing without it is mlttens. The health
of the ID and Sd is rapidly improving, while
in the 18th, 9TH and 9th there is much sick
ness. Measles and fevers are the prevailing
diseases. There is a strong desire among
the boys to go farther South, and the rumor
that they were going to winter at Fortress
Monroe was received with JOY.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-11-29

BARR Ac,ntNY.- catalogue for the
present year gives all aggregate of SIS scho-
ars at this popular school. Mr. x Mrs J. S.
Spaulding are the principals. The assistants
the past year were J. NJ. Thacher, the Misses
Emily Cook, +. NJ. Carpenter, E. NJ. B. Felt,
and Mrs S. NJ. Basse.t.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-11-29

"STAND Up FOR UNCLE SAM, Ny BOYS
TINS is the title Of very patriotic song
and chorus by Geo. F. Root. The name of its
author is enough to recommend it in this
section. This, like most of MIR Roots COM
positions, is quite pleasing music, and it
ought to be, and We Judge it will be, quite
popular these times. Published BY Root 4
Cady. Chicago.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-11-29

C. Mr. Adral Kent. formerly of l.ancas-
ter, died in Burlington (Kansas) October n,
aged is Yeas. Mr. Kent went to Kansas
two or three years ago, and his loss will be
severely felt in that new country.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-11-29

BE CAREFUL, BoYs.-As the skating sea
son comes on the newspapers begin to chron-
icle the usual number of deaths by drowning.
Three boys were drowned at Harvard, Mass,
last Thursday. -Four broke through the ice
together. and Only one was rescued. We re-
leat-Boys, be careful
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-11-29

\ PERIrATETIC CoNGEEss.-Th The Richmond
Enquirer says the rebel Congress has passed
bill for the removal Of the capital from
Richmond to Nashville. Ghc Congress will
soon assemble there.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-11-29

T. The editor of Walton's Daily Journal
adds note to the last days proceedings OF
the Legislature. 1t is this:
Thus closes session which has been in
some respects extraordinary. We note but
a single point: Gov Fairbanks, who should
have received at the beginning vote OF
thanks, has had the act of justice postponed
to the last. But it comes crowned with a
report entirely honorable to him, after full in
vestigation."
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-11-29

IL Mr. Everett is of the opinion that the
arrest of Mason and Slidell was fully justif-
ed by the law of nations.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-11-29

The governor has appointed the following
commissioners to adjust outstanding claims
against the state, and present and settle state
accounts with the L. S. government: Hon
Geo. +. Edmunds, Burlington; Hon Fred. Z.
Woodbridge, Etrsennes; Geo. \. Merrill,
esq, st Johnsbury.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-11-29

C Rev. Henry Ward Beecher is not 60
ing to Europe, as reported.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-11-29
$3.50 IS

Total, $3.50 IS
Your Committee made investigation to see
II money had been drawn out of the Treasu-
ry IN advance to its being required to make
payment. and found that it had not, but that
bills OF any considerable amount were for the
most part paid by warrant drawn at the time
OF their settlement for the specific amount re-
quired.
Your Committee would acknowledge their
indebtedness to Ex-Governor Fairbanks for
the facilities and aid which he has afforded
them in prosecuting their prolonged investi-
cation, and for the patience with which he
has submitted to their frequent questionings.
All which is respectfully submitted.
+. ID. SELDEN, for Com.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-11-29
From Missouri.

GIN HALLECk FoIBIDs SLAVES To ct HaRr"h
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-12-22

eRovEPoATs-The editor 1.-The ,CiscIeEillo
0a1OS has been travelling on tour of ObssryA,
tlon. FrOm-his notedf We take the following
extract: 1'NA 4AlMlL1
GroVeport Is one Of the hnndsomest villages
We have ever seeu.4 The houses are generally
new, and built 10 modern style, with much taste
and with an eye to comfort and CONVENIENCE
The streets are vide, the sidegaks we'll paved, ,
and the yards and gardens are 81 ed with choice
ehrnboery aud fruit trees. The Wesley Chapel
ls a large and imposing building; aud tho Pres
byteran and Baptist needing houses are new
and we'll arranged houses of worship. The
Union School House 10 capable of holding six
hundred scholars, The average attendance 10
about three hundred and sixty, Tho school 10
under able superintendence. ia 8cG M
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-12-22

LounvlLLE, Dec. 81 -Dlspatches from Frank
fort say that the House, by vote Of sixty nfne
to eleven, conchrred IN the 6enate's amend
msnt to the bill reported by the House committee
on Federal Relations, thaDklog the President
for his notifications of Gen. Fremonts pro.
clsmation aud Mr.. Cameron's report, and re-
questipg him to dismiss Mr.. Cameron from
the Cabinet,
Nashville papers reecrd the death of Dr.. Gris-
void. OF the 3sth New York Regiment poll
,ical prisoner at Richmond.
) .Advices from Major Heiveti say they are
kindly treated as prisoners &C Nashville, and
are doing well. wv es'Aas-s VA w s@s-
Southern papers say PArson Brounlow has
been imprisoned since the Tth e .ut. So a1i {,