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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-10-04

Cor. MrLL1GAN.--Col. James A. Null
ligan, the gallant though unsuccessful de-
fender of Lexington. was born in the city
of Utica, New York, in the year 1929, and
is consequently in his 32d year. His pa
rents were natives of Ireland. His mother,
after the death of his father which took
place when he was child-removed TO
Chicago. where she has resided with her
son for the past % years. He was edu-
Gated at the Catholic College of North Chi
caco. He is strict member OF the Cath
ole Church. In 1852 SO and "a he read
law in the office of the Hon. Isaac \. Ar
mold, Congressman from the Chicago dis
trict. For short time he edited the West
ern Tablet, semi-religious weekly news
paper, in Chicago. In 1856 he was adj
mittel an aitorney-at-law in Chicago. The
winter of 1857 he spent in Washington as
Clerk in the Department of the Interior.
After his return from Washington he
was elected Captain of the Shields Guards.
On the news arriving of the bombardment
of Fort Sumter, he threw his soul into the
national cause. The Irish American COM
panies held meeting, of which he was
chairman. Shortly afterward he went TO
Washington with a letter written by the
late Senator Douglas on his death-bed, to
the President, rendering a regiment to be
called The Irish Brigade" He was elect
ed Colonel, and Immediately went to work
with will. The course of the Brigade"
up to the battle Lexington, is well known I;
it has nobly, bravely and houoraby done
its duty.
Col Mulligan is worthy Of all praise
A purer, better man does not live in the
State of Illinois. Since he was able to tell
the difference between ale and water, a
glass of sprituous or malt liquor has not
passed his lips. He is rigid temperance
man, though he is jocund and whole-souled
to fault. He is six feet three inches in
height. with why, elastic frame, large,
! lustrous, hazel eye, an open, frank, Celtic
face. stamped with courage, pluck and in
dependence, surmounted with bushy pro-
fusion of hair, tiuctured with gray.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-10-04
Brewer exclaimed

Brewer exclaimed
married never even loved before"
4 SLOW step was heard on the staircase, a
gentle rap at the door, and a pale young man
entered.
'Jennie p
"Rube !"
And the maiden had another Joy added
10 the sweo est bliss OF life.
Bat Robert had come to die--to die as
the day dies, slowly recediug to the other
side Of life.
lie had brought the gold, which he bad
spent his young life in earning, Tor the two
At home. One had no need Of gold now !;
the ether had no wish for it; but the dust
was hers; and when the weeks had gone IN
which they had sweetened his receding life
with the breath Of love, leaving him at last
where flowers grown upon live stalks and
roses cut in snowy marble, made his last
home beautiful, it flowed from her own and
her husbands hands in channels which glad
dencd many poor girls life, and made the
sister and her other noble self happier for
the 10Y Of thus making his lost life bloom in
many a relghted eye and rekindled cheek.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-10-04
CAMP HAMILTON, 18th Reg.
Mass. Vol, Near Darnstown, Md.
Sent. 22d. 1861.

Depl. Zzu. IoOls
DEAR TINES Another week has pass
ed since | wrote you, and the Sabbath
again finds our regiment in the same place
something new for us to remain quiet in
one place so long, and we have not been
entirely free from sudden starts the
past week. On Tuesday night we were
routed out about midnight, by messenger
from head quarters, and everything got in
readiness for march. Where are we 60
ing? is asked by every man nearly, but
cannot tell anything about our destination,
as the officers keep their own counsel>, but
all got ready TO go somewhere, and only
awaited for a signal to march, bnt it did not
come. We laid on our arms till daylight,
and then resumed the duties of every day
soldiers life, as though nothing had hap
pened and on Friday night the same oc-
CURED again. heard to-day that the
alarms were caused by the movement Of
the rebel forces under johnson. OF one
thing they may be ceitain-lhey will not
catch Gen. Banks mapping. He is ever
visiiant and manages the affairs Of his d.
vision OF the army with his usual executive
ability. | have no doubt bat that if he
had been in command sooner, that route and
defeat at Bull Run would have not occurred,
as the traitor Patterson could easily have
cut off johnson from joining Beauregard,
and altogether the management of the ar
my is improved. The officers are more
competent and better drilled. and there has
been instituted good military system
which, if il had been done in May and June,
instead Of August and September. 'the adj
vance into Virginia would have been an
advance to victory, and not to defeat. Oul
camp is pitched on rolling ground, neal
good water and close by a fine body o.
timber. During the past week we have
cut eedars from ten to twelve feet in height
and planted on either side Of our tents, Civ
ing our grounds beautiful appearance, ant
the naming Of the streets between rows OF
tents took place yesterday, by the officers
Of the different companies, some of which
are the Rue de Cary" (where reside,
Gaylord Avenue, Neat Avenue, and Broad
way which leads pas, the Coloners tent
Some Of the tents are named as follows =
a Hotel de Hovey," " simpsons gam,
chickens" Solemnities Cave" " Virtue
Retreat" DC. which gives our camp move
appearance. | will close this now, but yol
will hear from me again when anything .
importance occurs. Yours, 5. II.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-10-04

SIxrn REGnENT.-The Sixth regi-
ment, we understand, will readez vous next
week at Montpelier. Their outfit has near
y all been procured, already. The fol-
lowing are the officers thus far appointed !;
Colonel Nathan Lord, Jr.
1t. Cola. L. Blunt.
Major = o 5. Tuule.
Col. Lord was captain in an Indiana
company with the three months troops
from that State, and served under Gen,
Mcclellan in Western Virginia, and was
in the battles at Phillippi and Carrick's
Ford. He is a son, we believe of Presi-
dent Lord of Dartmouth College. 1t.
Col. Blunt was promoted from Adjutant Of
the Sd regiment, and Maj. Tut,le is well
known to all our readers as Captain of the
Cavendish company which went out in TIE
first regiment to Fort Monroe, and viii
be among the most brave and faithful.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-10-04

ADVANCE FROM WAsHINGroN.-TH The
Dreadful BlaRder.-An army officer who
Witnessed the disaster Sunday morning,
states that Bars battery was Immediately
in the rear Of Motifs battery when the first
firing commenced. The balls coming from
the decliyiiy of the hill, with dense woods
on each side Of the road, failed of their
mark, and, as a consequence. these batteries
escaped injury. About half an hour af-
forwards, another panic happening, Barr 5
battery was ordered TO fire on their rear.
They had already loaded their pieces, but
being aware that their friends were in that
position, refused to fire. Had they lhought-
les>ly obeyed the order, the havoc would
have been frighlful. There is still a mys-
terry concerning the first firing on the adj
vancing column, many believing it came
from body Of cavalry. Five more of the
men wounded by This blunder were taken
10 the hospital on Monday.
Notwithstanding this grievous and fatal
affair, our troops generally are in fine spir-
its. Large bodies of them occupy Nun
sons and other hills, aud field works are
being thrown up. The advance Of our ar.
my is slow and cautious.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-10-04
gsy, We cannot but feel that the dark

az We cannot but feel that the dark.
ness which now hangs over Missouri, indi-
Gates that even stronger measures than any
thing Fremont has yet proclaimed, viii be
necessary there before the traitors will be-
come subdued If ten negroes out of one
hundred, who work on entertainments, or
other labor in the immediate service of the
rebels, can be conf, seated, il will be diff
cult job TO convince the people that il is not
equally right TO take the other ninety, who
are at work on plantation whereby TO
raise the material on which whole regi-
ment of rebels may subsst. For our part,
we say let the property of every active
traitor be seized and confscated at once
whether that property consist in negroes OF
anything else.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-10-04

WHAT \ DEMoeRATIC EDITOR SAYS
The present editor of the Chicago fines
(Democratic) was for many years editor OF
the Detroit Free Press. Few men in the
West are more thoroughly democratic.-
The following paragraph is therefore signi-
fieant -
I'VE cannot fight with gloves on. So
long as the rebels use slaves in the opera
ton hostile 10 US, We are justified by all laws
of self-proteetion in taking from them the
slaves so used. II, then, they lose their en-
groes, it is their own fault, for it is not TO be
tolerated that we shall not employ the same
people to defend whom they do to assail
the Government.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-10-04

The account below il by volunteer g'vA
ing an account Of his escape, written TO his
escape, brother and sister. We find IT in
the Burlington Times:
CHAM BRipcG, Sept. 4, 1861.
/ had very narrow escape last week.
Our brigade passed over Chain Bridge INTO
Virginia, one week ago last night We
went over 10 obtain position to plant can,
non on the heights opposite. Our scouts
had seen several of the enemy in and about
there during the day. There were some
five hundred of them. | was unwell at the
time our regiment started, yet, as j had al
ways been out with the regiment SO now,
though feeling far from well, determined
TO 90 with them. We marched about three
miles, when we halted, and our officers said
the enemy were trying TO cut us off on the
left. Our regiment was ordered TO load
and form in line of battle on a road that
turned off to our left. In front were some
woods, aud beyond quite large clearing.
We then charged up through the woods in
to the clearing, but the enemy had disap-
peared. We were then ordered back to the
road.
felt so unwell at this time that / was
obliged 10 lie down, and finally went 10 sleep.
think must have slept some three hours.
When awoke looked around for the reg
iment, but could see nothing Of it. sup
posed ii had gone back TO camp Night had
come on, aud instead of going towards our
camp. | mistook the direction, and ran d.
rectly into the enemy's pickets. They took
me prisoner, and brought me into their
camp about eight miles distant. i remain
ed there four days; on the fourth day |
overheard the privates talking about taking
me to Richmond, the next day, or the next
day after that, and then determined to make
my escape that night if it were possible
thing. The rebel camp was surrounded on
all sides by heavy woods. There were three
guards stationed about the tent was con
fiued in, who relieved each other every two
hours About ten o'clock told the guard
to close the front of the tent, as ! was cold
and continued quiet till midnight, when
looked out and saw the two who were of
guard asleep aud the other guard was sit
ting in front of the tent with his gun in his
hand. Now was my time. i drew up the
pins on the back side of the tent, and crawl
ed cut cautiously on my hands and knees.
crept along in this way considerable dis
lance, until felt safe, and then got up and
ran. | still had TO encounter their picket
guards, yet by caution and prudence es-
capped both the rebel and our own picket
guard, till reached the banks of the Po'
tomac. Not knowing my position on the
river, climbed cotton wood tree, and
looking down the river saw Chain Bridge
about mile below. / should then have
felt all right" but for my gun and equip
ments, which ! had lost in the scrape.
6 saved Them at Bull Run, and would have
risked much TO save them at this time.
was two days and one night in making my
. escape. We are now building strong for
across the river, which will take us som'
four weeks TO complete wei are also throw
iugup heavy entertainments, and digging
rife-pits. Your brother, ]. G.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-10-04

EaT We leave our sanctum early Wednes-
day morning, and regret that we cannot
give any particular Improvement in the
state of the country from last week. AS
before minated, Washington is more than
safe, but in Missouri things look badly.
The rebels have taken great courage over
the surrender of Col. Mulligan and his
brave defenders Of Lexington. Gen. Lane
has routed one rebel camp there, since our
last, and took few prisoners, and LOT of
camp equipage but the rebels under Price
are concentrating large army at Licking
ton, and it will take powerful army TO
dislodge them.
We have therefore to repeat what we
have often before said that il is the duty
Of US all to unite in the most vigorous
measures for the raising of a monster army
it will be needed.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-10-04

listed from that town, exceeds one-hali OF
the enrolled militia, and more than one
fourth its number Of legal voters ih's
may safely be called the banner town.
Asa Bates of Barre has four sons en-
listed in the PAINTED Company to go III
the 9th regiment Well done !
The following volunteers from the "a
Vermont lave died in the prison hospital
AT Richmond, Virginia:
john Gowing, Co. d, Waterbury. died
Aug. 81.
Elisha l., Keables, Co. c, Brattleboro
died Aug. 6.
John Leonard CO. |, Ludlow, died
Sept z.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-10-04

mini.trailou; recognize the devotion Of The
volunteers endursr the acts Of Coy. An
drew, and recommend the exercise Of 8 eat
care in nominating subosdna,e others.
The resolutions we're aiopi, d unanimous
~, and Gov, Andrew was nominated for re-
election by acclamation, ami | mach enthu-
siasm. The other nominations were, for
Lieut.. Governor, Edward Dickinson. (Bell
EveretO of Amherst; for Secretary Of
State, Oliver Warner, republican for At.
toney General, Judge Abbott, democrat,
Of Lowell
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-10-04

ANOTHER PATRIOTIC FAMLY.-David
Norton, Of Gambia, n. H., has all his sons
William G., David L., Richard f., and
Henry Gin the federal army. Mr.. Nor
ton himself served in The war of 1912, and
was on duty at Marblehead when the ship
Constitution was chased into port by two
British "A gun ships. His father, Mr.. ST.
mon Notion, who was born in Chester, n .
H., 1760, enlisted when fifteen years of
age, and served through the Revolutionary
war. He was in the battles at Bunker's
Hill and at Bennington, and went south I'M
der Gen. Washington. In 1875 and 1776
he was in Breeds Regiment under Capt
Emerson of Gambia. --Henry c., the young
est son, II years old, was in the battle OF
Bull Run, under Col. Marston, of the \.
III. Second, aud was there wounded by a
rifle ball. The bali tore away his hat band
and glancing along the skull several inches
lodged there and was not extracted till he
reached Washington---he walking the whole
distance. The next morning the brave
young soldier was ready for duty. Neither
Mr.. Norton nor his father ever received q
pension. Such patriotism is worthy Of
record. TfaceHer.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-10-04

To THE PATRIOTIC WOMEN OF YER
MoNT.-Gov. Fairbanks publishes note
to the Vermont ladies, in which he says -
In reply 10 the numerous inquiries ad-
dressed to me by ladies who are DESTROYS TO
know in what way they can make their
services useful to the soldiers who have
gone into the service of the country, have
to say that the most useful and necessary
articles required for their comfort during
the approaching winter, are Wooden Socks
---an article which can be produced in ev-
cry family, from common wool, large sizes
and long. invite contributions Of this
article from the ladies Of Vermont, first for
our own soldiers as far as necessary, and
next for the soldiers in the Western ar
mics"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-10-04
Army Cnrrcsnon.icncc.

We have several letters fom the Army
this week. The first extract is from a rri-
waite letter from soldier from this place
whe went out In the Massachusetts i2lh,
Co, Il. 1t was dated Sept lGiIl, at Fred.
erick, Md -
1--WE are encamped ia beautiful grove,
ON fine level ground, Min sells here for ,
cents per quart. We have just received a
very valuable acquisition to our munitions
Of war In The shape Of two old Aint.lock
muskets. A runaway negro told some of
our boys whore they were, and we went and
got them. They were in the woods, cover
ed up with leaves and brush. They are
not very seryiceable, except the boyonets,
which we use for candlestcks. Please send
mo the Bellows Falls papers when eonren-
lent. We have plenty of New York aud
Boston papers, but one of your papers does
me more good Than all the papers printed
in Boston,"
The following is from the same:-
FREDERICK JUNCTION, Sept. %, 1861.
was down to the city last Thursday,
when they arrested about forty members of
the Maryland Legislature. There are a
good many scsesh there. saw three wo-
men leave the sidewalk and 90 into the
street on purpose to get round Union flag
that was flying there. Citizens are not al
lowed to leave the place without pass from
the commanding officer, and all vehicles
are searched before having or entering the
city We may have to leave here in a day
or two. as an attack is expected at Point of
Rocks. The Company here of the 18th
Mass slept in the cars last light ready to
star; at moments warning, and the train
still remains ready for them. Company G
accompanying US from The Massachusetts
18th have had orders to load, and load care
fully. We have not received any such or
ders as yet, but we do not know how soon
we may. Some of our boys have gone TO
Frederick TO attend meeting to-day, but
having had my turn | could not 60.
When | received yours of the 10Th inst
was on sentry, and could not read it till
got off. l assure you it was the longest two
hours ever saw. ! read the TIMES ovel
and over again, advertisements and ALL
j, G..
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-10-04

A HERo's LAST WORDS TO MS WIFE.
1t is stated of Lieut.. Greble, who fell in
the attack on Great Bethel, that just before
starting for the battle in which he was kill.
ed, he wrote on piece of paper, in pencil,
for his wife " God bless you, my darling,
and grant you peaceful life. May the
good Father protect you and me, and grant
that we may long live happily together
God give me strength, wisdom and courage.
If die, lei me die as a brave and honora-
bic man; let no stain of dishonor hang over
ME or YOU"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-10-04

There was no truth in the report that
Col. Mulligan replied TO Prices demand to
surrender, Go to hell +" The first sum
mons from Price was cannon ball, and
the reply was of the same sort. The state
ment that Col. Mulligan challenged Price
to fair fight, four 10 one, is also false.
Col. Mulligan had enough to do in con-
Quoting the battle like soldier, and brave
one; he had no time to spend in Buncombe
exhibitions of valor.
The reason for the sudden flight of
Breckinridge from Lexington was The dis
covery, in a castle of the X. G.. c. at
Paducah, Of documents proving him 10 be
a knight of that reasonable order. The
seizure of these documents was kept secret
until several of the traitors bad been ar
rested. Three of them are now in Fort
Lafayette. Breckenridge got wind of his
danger in season to escape. The docu-
ments implicate Gov. Magoffin quite deep
ly. Among the papers was letter from
two members of Mr.. Bueh anan's cabinet.
while yet in his Office, stating the number
and quality of arms which would be in the
southern states at the expiration of their
terms of Office, and other information which
will be Of use when the rebellion is crushed
Riiiing cannons is the chief government
business now carried on at Pittsburg, Pa.
The work is done upon an improved plan,
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-10-04

al the rate of eight guns a day There
are six or seven establishments making
ritlins aud finishing up iron and steel can
non il the city. Riaed twelve'ineh guns
throwing an elongated shot of nearly four
hundred pounds, are cast IN that ei'yi
Fory-two pound columbiaas OF the Old
pattern are being lhrd. These are to be
followed up by the riding Of guns of even
larger caliber.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-10-04

HARpgR's MONTHLY for October opens
with graphic narrative OF Boquets Expo-
d,ion, by j. T. lIeadly, with Illustrations
The Coast Rangers Of California, by j.
Ross Browne, is continued, and is also IL
lastrated. This is followed by third IL
lustra,ed article Sporting in Spitzbersen'
There are several chapters of Trolloppes
story, Orley Farm, and also of Thackery's
Phillip The Editors Drawer with lis
comic Illustrations has some good things
For sale at the periodical stores.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-10-04
Plymouth Town Fair.

FIYHa Agricultural Society Of Plymouth vii bod Their ~
Annual Fair uessiay the stu day Of oeia~s lSi,
Plymubth Notch Address by W stickney Ause "
the Plymouth Military Band
OFFfCRs oV rms soTIETY:
c. X CAPRDN. President; | A. D. SLACK. soctsty
c. JOHNSON, Vice President. II. '. ptSMEY, ITva'ars
Board Of siaaagsrsP. r Pollard II. r. pinney o Nv
SON h. Carlisle, Burt II Leslie, ]. w. Stekneg, +
swallow " W Coolidge !. p. Brown, Bates, L, BeaE
}. Reagan, /. Morgan, l.. " Wood, N 7. Burt.
Exhibitors are requested be the ground at ss
hour. where they viii find the Board Of Managers raa
assist ard direct all those who ish 10 present. stock Oh ~
Giles for the Fleral Hall exhibition.
n. D. Should Tuesday, the Sth Of October be rainy o
Fair viii be held the tirst suitable day following
Per order Of the President
J. W. sTIcKNEr, sccy Pr IN
Plymouth, Sept, IA, 1861. az
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-10-04

ANOTHER ADvANoE.--The federal army
made an advance iuto Virginia on Saturday,
the rebels retreating. The advance was
about four miles. Mcclellan is cautious,
and forIiies every advance. The next
week may bring important events. There
was an unfortunate occurrence at Munson's
Hill, where our troops fred upon each 9TH
er by mistake, by which several were kill
ed and wounded.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-10-04

An lNcIDENr.-A large concourse of
people recently assembled a, The depot in
Hallowell to greet Gen. Butler as he pass
ed through on his way to Augusta. One
of the crowd by tie name of Jeflers IN
Davis was introduced as jeff Davis. Seiz-
ing him by the hand with an iron grasp.
Gen. Butler said. :. You are the man have
beea after for long time. Nov / have
got you! The incident excited much
amusement.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-10-04

John b. Palmer the secession editor of
the late Concord On. H. Standard, which
paper was recently" cleaned out by mob,
is sending letters to the South begging for
cold victuals. He says that any assist
ande which persons may render him by
provisions or money will be appreciated"