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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-08-23

More sccc-.ion Newspapers pe~troyed---A
TrnI,or Mobbcd la Massachusetts
ANoruEE Secession Newspaper was
nobbed and destroyed at West Chester in
Pennsylvania, on Monday. The work was
done very quietly but thoroughly,
A secession editor at IIaverhill, Mass {,
named A. 5. Kimball, was iorcibly taken
from his house by an excited mob, and re-
fusing information was covered with coat
of far and feathers and ridden ON rail
through the town. Subsequently he prom
ised 10 be a good citizen, saying ! am
sorry have published what ! have, and
promise that / will never again write or
publish articles against the North and in
favor of Secession, so help me God"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-08-23
National Fast.
A PROCLAMATION.

ny THE PRESIDENT OF TIE UNITED STATES OF
AMERICA,
Whereas, A joint Committee of both
Houses Of Congress has waited on the
President Of the United States, and request
ed him to recommend day Of Public HUI
initiation, Prayer and Fasting to be observed
by the people of the United States with
religious solemnities, and the offering OF fer
vent supplcaion to Almighty God, for the
safety and welfare of these States, His
blessings on their arms and a speedy resto-
ration of peace:
And Whereas, 1t is fit and becoming in
all people at times to acknowledge and re-
we're the Supreme Government of God, to
bow in humble submission to his chastise-
ments, to confess and deplore their sins and
ransgressions in the full conviction that the
fear Of the Lord is the beginning Of wis
dom, and to pray with all fervency and con-
triton for the pardon Of their past offences,
and for blessing upon their present and
prospective action:
Ind Whereas, When our beloved coun-
try, once by the blessing of God, united,
prosperous and happy, is afflicted with fac
ton and civil war, it is peculiarly fit for us
to recognize the hand of God in this vista
ton, and in sorrowful remembrance of our
own faults and crimes as nation and as
individuals, to humble ourselves before Him,
and TO pray for His mercy-to pray that
we may be spared further punishment,
though justly deserved; that our arms may
be blessed and effectuul for the re-establisa-
ment Of law, order and peace throughout
our country, and that the inestimable boon
of civil and religious liberty, earned under
Ills guidance and blessing by the labors
and sutEerings of our fathers, may be re-
stored in all its original excellence
Therefore, /, A braham Lincoln, Presi.
dent of the United States, do appoint the
last Thursday in September next as day
of Humiliation, Prayer and Fasting for all
the people of the Nation, and do earnest.
ly recommend to all the people, and espec.
tally to all ministers and teachers of relig,
ion of all denominations, and 10 all head.
of iamlies-to observe and keep that day
according to their several creeds and modes
of worship, in all humility, and with all re-
ligious solemnity, to the end that the united
prayers Of the Nation may ascend TO til,
Throne of Grace, and bring down plentiful
blessings upon our own country.
In testimony whereof have hereunt,
set my hand and caused the great seal 0
the United States to be affixed, this l2tl
day of August, A. d. 1861, and of tn,
Independence of the United States O
America the eighty-sixth.
by the President
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
WN H. SEwAPn Spcratarv of Gtafa
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-08-23
Gov. srrng,.c ~ the p,,,

TuE following are extracts rrom
from Col Freize, received at Proviaa.' W.
Thursday - ="
"lIAp other Regiments been or,.,.
like orr own, with Gov Sprogue !. y |,
them on, there would have been no :, wy
Gov SpNgue had two horses ,ho, =.
him,one of which was shot through ii. :,
and the other through the shoulde, /,
case as the horse fell the Governor took 4 a
his hat, and waving it TO his men ,bo., ~
Three cheers for the flag, boys lo,r.
and give it to them lie has sewers, /,
let holes in his shirt, but escaped all h,s
injury,with the exception Of a sligbt s.,,,,
in the face from she'll. lie was a, A
head of the column throughout the b,N !.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-08-23
REMEMnER rue soLDIERs.

THE Bennington Banner makes good
suggestion to the people of that County.
We alter it to suit wider latitude, and
suggest that it 90 the entire rounds of the
press everywhere in the loyal States. 1t
is this Let the people throughout the
Country save such cucumbers, tomatoes
peppers &c, as they every year throw
away, and put them down in salt or brine,
that hereafter they may be sent to the
soldiers for pickets and our noble boys. who
are fighting for our liberties, who are
risking their lives for us will be furnished
with an item of diet which they are other
wise entirely destitute of, and for which
they will be most thankful. How little the
trouble to us but how great the favor TO
them. VIII not each person set aside few
for these defenders Of all that is dear to US !?
These articles will be called for and sent on
without trouble or expense TO those who
viii lay them by. Now is the time TO
preserve them.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-08-23
vermont News.

Vermont News.
TuR VERMONT STATE FAIR.-TnE an
nual Fair Of the Vermont State Agricul-
tural Society will be held al Rutland on
September, 10th, i lh, 9th and 18th, 1851.
1t is stated that arrangements have been
made with the railroad companies OF the
State, to carry all animals and articles for
exhibition, to and from the fair free OF
charge and visitors each way at half fre
Similar arrangements are now being made
with railroads out of the State and with
steamboat companies on Lake Champaign,
A STRANGE WoMAN.--A woman, APP
parently about fifty years Of age, of average
size, and poorly clad, made her appearance
in the North part of Manchester, near the
dwelling honse of George Manley, about
eight weeks since, where she still remains.
She refuses to give any account of herself,
and her mental faculties are evidently i'm
paired. Any one having information con-
corning this woman, is requested to address
L. B. Wilson, Esq Factory Point.-Brad-
ford Telegraph.
The wife of Henry Brady, Of Danyille
eloped few days since with man styling
himself DIR Antonio Camp, recently Of St
Johnsbury When last heard from the
guilty pair were at Lirleton, and about 10
start for Washington.
JosEPH X. ARLINGTON, formerly Of
St Johnsbury, was burned to death at Hart
ford, Iowa, on the Doth ult., by the explos-
ion of a kerosene oil lamp.
A recruiting office has been opened al
Manchester.
CAPTAIN DREW, of Burlington, is al
Richmond, Va, a prisoner and still con.
fined by sickness. He was taken in ar
ambulance while on the retreat from Bull
Run.
HEAVY GOVERNMENT CoNTRACT.-R
CARPENTER, JR., & Co., of North Powna
have Just received from the Government &
contract for 100000 yards of army cloth
at prices running from 90 cents TO s ,0C
per yard. The same firm is now engaged
upon similar contract of 10000 yards
Ii is estimated that this new job will keep
their mill running for four months.
THE Banner says tha. II, f. Bradford
of Bennington has also received an order
for 10000 yards of blue kersey cloth, to b,
filled by the mill at Factory Point 1t viii
/ take some less than a month to complete il
| DIPTHERIA has made its appearance il
different parts of Corinth, Topsham, ane
Fairlee. Many cases are reported. !
seems to be unusually fatal, as severa
deaths have recently occurred.
BUSINESS in St. Johnsbury is very sen
sibly affected by the war. The Messr
Fairbanks, who usually employ betweer
200 or 800 hands in the manufacture c
their scales, now have but about 30, an
other branches of business suffer in proper
ton.
THE citizens of Cas'leton, contemplat
celebrating the one hundreth anniversar
of the charter of their town, on the 18th {
September. All former residents Of III
town are cordially invited to be presen
and join in the festivities of the occasion
The crops in northern Vermont are look
ing we'll Corn, oats and potatoes promis
an abundant yield. Hay which last yea
sold for SIS ton, now sells for from 81 t
$40.
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From the Army.
pondcncc Of The bellows FANS Times.

Head Quarters 18th Reg. Ms. Vol,
WASHINGTON Co, Md Aug l6, 81.
DEAR TINES Having a little news to
write, will send you few lines. We
came TO this place from Sharpsburg, about
one week ago. We are on the Potomac
about seven miles above Harper's Ferry,
doing guard and picket duty, and as there
are only two companies here, companies
A and b. busy time we have of it, Ev-
erything has been quiet with us until yes
terday p. NJ, about o'clock, a messenger
rode into camp from Maj. Gould, (who
commands detachment four miles above
u.s. asking for men, as he expected an at
tack every moment. Fifty of us volun-
We went in "quick and double quick ="
time and arrived and reported in just thir-
ty minutes after we left our camp. We
found their pickets had been driven in, and
they had been fired on by rebel cavalry
from the Va. side of the river, and had
heard rumors of large forces and heavy
batteries, etc, and were all asir. We staid
one hour and commenced our march back.
We had got within about mile of camp,
when we heard rapid firing, and at once
started off in " double quick" On arriv-
ing, we found our men had been attacked
from across the river. Our men were de-
ployed all along the bank, and were le-
turning the fire at every opportunity. Our
detachment were assigned a position, and
for the first time l fred at a "Secesh."
got only four or FIVE shots at them, but the
firing lasted about half an hour. They
proved 10 be band of about thirty gueril-
las or ( gentlemen of the road,'' and are a
set of miserable sneaking towards. They
keep on the Virginia side, under cover Of
anything, and the first our men know o.
their presence is firing at our pickets
/ In our case they fred one full volley, ant
then fired single shots but they must have
been drunk or foolish not to have hi
somebody, as the distance is not over one
hundred and fifty yards, and our men wer,
in full view, and they behind trees. TIL,
boys Of the 18th were cool and did no
waste any fire, but shot only when they
saw their men. am very sure they werC
not as fortunate as we were, for by thei
yells when our Eafelds opened on them
our shots told.
We are in an excellent condition.
well, and anxious to go into anG through
Va, but reckon we shall have to I" wait 70
the wagon" am glad TO learn that III,
press have done telling all our plans, as
think that has a bad effect. ! never wa
better in my life,-eat army fare ravenous
ly. and sleep well on the hard ground.
have had no covering but my blanket an,
the sky only three nights since arrived il
Nd, but am willing to take soldiers fare
Goodbye. Send me some daily papers.
Truly Yours, S. II.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-08-23

The New York Daily News, one of the
secession papers presented by the grand ju
ry, is sustained as a missionary sheet, and
there can be no doubt as to where the funds
come from. Ii has sent cot this circular,
with copies of the paper, all over the coun-
try
SIR: ! understand you 10 be an inauen-
iial citizen Of ---- county, take The liber-
~ Of sending you our paper, tl,. Daily
News. for one month. The cost is d,frayed
by society whose Object Is 10 enlist the
talent Of the State in favor Of peace meas
ures. Should you think proper 10 become
subscriber after that time, please signify
the same"
We have seen one Of the above circulars
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-08-23

their number, the other day, ostensibly be-
cause he holds place in III" custom house
under a republican administration i APP
pcars that his real offence was the sending
of letter to the Albany Standard, IN
which he avowed his determination to pro-
test against any action of the committee
against the war or the government. The
New-York Breckenridge leaders are not
tolerant Of patriotism, but very sweet on
rebels and traitors,
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-08-23
Order from Gov. Fairbanks.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT. }
81 Johnsbury, VT, Aug. 10, 1861. {
GENERAL ORDER.

The several recruiting officers commits
stoned TO enlist volunteers for the Fourth
and Fifth Regiments, are required to use
The utmost dispatch in filling up their re-
spective companies. 10 be held ready for
immediate service. Such officers are fur
Their required TO make daily reports TO the
Commander-hl-Chief by mail or telegraph,
OF the number of men enlisted, that at the
earliest day practicable an inspection NAV
be made and an election Of officers held by
the Adjutant and Inspector General. Re-
cruiting officers failing to enlist a sufficient
number of men for full companies. will
bold themselves in readiness to be called
into head quarters with their men prior 70
such inspection and election of officers.
BY order Of the Commander-in-Chief
Signed, GEO. A. MERRILL.
Sec'y Civil and Military Affairs.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-08-23
Republican Nominations.


For Governor,
FREDERICK H0LBROOk, Of Bfattleboro.
For Lieutenant Governor,
LEVI UNDERWOOD, of Burlington.
For TT, asurer,
JOHN b. PAGE, Of Rutland.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-08-23

from that ccs-pool Of trcason,--a paper Civ
ins MI lie aid aad comfort ii can TO the en-
cmics Of our country, and which Is trying
to organize The rebels Of the north, as was
seen 10y papers found in the Office of the
secession paper recently destroyed at Con-
.nrI
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-08-23
Windsor Comfy omcer..

fTfIoMAs s. HUBBARD Of stockbridge
FREDERICK O. ROBBINS Of Ludlow
Ssndiers'''.'. THOMAS n. Powers Of Woodstock
PROSPER MERRILL Of Reading.
tJoHN s. MARCY Of Royaton;
a" ~ SmssS JOSEPH w. CoLBURN Of Springfield.
States Attorney, WILLIAM ROUNDS Of Chester.
shsy;9. .........LoRENzo RICHMOND Of Woodstock.
High Biaig,. JOSEPH ADAMS Of Cayendish.
For Judges Of Probate
Windsor District HENRY CLossoN Of Springfield
Hartford District, JOHN PORTER Of Hartford,
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-08-23

Students of the French Language w1L
interested to learn that Mons and Nm.
Commette, Of the French Protestant JD,i
tute, Montreal, are engaged for the coRiv
year at Castleton seminary.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-08-23

NEGRO TROUBLES IN MARYLAND.-The
National Republican of Washington, speak
ing OF the supposed intention of the rebels
TO cross the Potomac for the purpose of in
vading lower Maryland, says that a rising
OF the negroes is much more probable than
a demonstration by the secessionis,s. and
threatens a forcible emancipation if the
shareholders of that region do not remain
loyal.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-08-23

ca The nomination Of Hon. Andrew
Tracy of Woodstock, for Governor, by the
Convention at Montpelier on Wednesday,
is no improvement whatever on the nomi-
nation of Mr.. Holbrook. He has been for
some time disaffected fossil wing. sour
and dissatisfied with every political move
ment which has been made during the last
ten years.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-08-23
The Manchester Nirrnr. n AL.

The Manchester Mirror, a denO,,,.
paper at Manchester, n. H., gives a M,
otic support TO the government agaiDsa
traitors, and well says an standiO,
the flag Of our country we are no mon =,
der the necessity Of endorsing Aboldmi.
or Republicanism, than we are Of emh.
ing Spiriiuolism, Agrarianism, or p.
Loveism. Performing this patriotic A.,
does not involve an abandonment Of DOM
cratic principles--on the contrary we n
gloriously desert those principles when ;.
refuse to live or die for the fac Of q.
Union. We have been taught to rg.
the roar of cannon heard in defense flh
flag as good democratic thunder"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-08-23

AhN III
Some scoundrels at Sharon recently pt
ed two Of the Messrs Hotchkiss' cannoau
cut to pieces several sets of artillery ls
nesses. II was done by Southern sya;A
thizers that they might not be used agars
the rebels.
According to the recently publishsls
rectory of Chicago,there are SO John Sna.
in that City.
Senator Wilson has received aukss
to raise regiment in Massachusetts va
a battery of flying artillery attached s.
will leave Washington Immediately as
ganize it.
Letters from Washington speak d h
extraordinary good health Of the great VI
Of the rank and file of the army. III
per centage Of sickness is but a trife ma
than in civil life, and many of the sOldS|
have acquired, in three months seryia, 4
better state of heahh than they have eraf
ed for years.
Major Charles II. Joyce of the % Va
mont regiment, has been arrested by nsr
of Col. Whiting, for writing an article v
the Burlington Times, charging Col. VIII,
ing with cowardice at the battle Of I'D
Run.
Parson Brownlow Of Tennessee i ia
unmolested. In the HAig of the lOlh n
says orders were sent from RichmOOi d
have its publication stopped, which y
thought the mob would obey, and that Prs
ably that would be the last issue.
Some interesting relics have recently bs
dug up at Pompeii. Among these Hai
thick golden ring with precious suz
bearing figure of Hercules, armed Vi
his club, and engraved by the artist SOnds
a contemporary of Augustus, and Vhs
name is marked in minute letters. All
size female head of bronze, with glass y
aud bronze inkstand with lid, still 10 ga
preservation, were also discovered, wili
number of coins, and several curious bud
les OF gold.
Horace Greeley, who has been cOrfrs
TO his house for the last three weeks ra
serious illness, is recovering, though 81
unable to attend TO business. He BAD
severe attack Of brain fever, which at @
time threatened 10 be fatal. He is Nt
however, out Of danger.
Many southerners who have been resi-
ing at the north are pushing their va
south, impressed with the belief that TX
north is getting very much in earnest aa
that northern communities will soon co.,
mence 10 avenge the outrages cOmmiiiedP
the southern authorities upon nOrthefn'n
living at the south.
JEFF. Davis has issued a rroelsnal'h
ordering all residents of the coniedef@
states who do not recognize the conledef'q
TO depart within forty days, under pam '
being condemned as aliens and enemies
Intelligence from the West shows w.
that section is fully aroused to the ns'9
sity of sharp, quick and decisive CONES
with the rebels. Indiana offers ID n"'
Regiments, to be ready in two weeks
Thirteen vessels, seven of them steanS'
carrying 1000 men are expected n'D
within 40 or so days, and win be addei'
the blockaGine force. The Brazil sqna'i%,
the frigate Congress and another is ezPe'' I,
daily. The African squadron, three ''''
one the Mohican, equal TO the lr0q's
should be here early in September :"
China squadron month later.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-08-23

e. Freemen of Vermont Let us all
go to The polls on the 81 day of September
next, and give a unanimous vote for Hol-
brook. In this section, those who support
Andrew Tracy are mainly those who sym
pathize with the traitors.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-08-23
The Tim q -.
BELLOWS FALLS. AUG. 29 1861,

81 APPEAL TO ALL LOYAL CITIZENS To PA
Ton, FACILITATE, AND AID THIS EFFORT TO
MAINTAIN TnE HoSoR, THs INTEGRITY, AND ThE
rN,sTENcE OF ouR NATIONAL UNiON AND TnE
peRpgTulrY OF POPULAR GOVERNMENT, AND
no grpRFss WRONGS ALREADY LONG ENOUGH
ySpuREp."-Abrahdm Lincoln.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-08-23
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
Wn. II. SEWARD, Secretary Of State.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, }
ST. JoHNsBURY, Aug. 20, 1861. {

10 Tie CitiSeas of Vermont -
An emergency has arisen which demands
the active and prompt cooperation of every
lover of his country, in efforts to raise and
organize troops for the aid and protection
of the general Government.
In view of imminent danger, an earnest
call has been made upon the Executive, by
direction Of the President Of the United
States, for the two regiments which, under
my general order of the oh instant, are
being enlsted-requeslng that the troops
may be forwarded to Washington with the
utmost despatch.
Deeply impressed with the importance of
the crisis, | earnestly call upol the citizens,
and especially upon the young men of the
state, TO enroll their names at the several
recruiting stations for the service of their
country. Vermont has never been delin-
quent when called upon to defend the
honor Of the national flag, and at this criti-
cal juucture, when our invaluable institu-
tIohs, our dearest privileges, and our national
existence even, are imperilled, let it not be
said that the Green Mountain State was
among the last to fly to the rescue.
ERASTUS FAIRBANKS,
Governor and Commander-in-C Chief.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-08-23

81 j. Scott Harrison declines the dem
ocratic nomination for governor of Ohio, on
the ground that the present crisis demands
the united action and strength of the north.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-08-23

uNITE AS HAND or BROTHERS, AND RES
cue YOUR GOVERNMENT AND ITS cArIrAL AND
YOUR COUNTRY FROM TuE ENEMY VINO HAVE
neES THE AUTHORS OF YOUR CALAMITY
Stephen 4 Douglas.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-08-23

Own UNIoN--lT MUST AND SHALL BE PRE-
SERVED :--lTs FRIENDS ARE our FRIENDS, AND
IRIS Fors ARE ouR rs."- LdUard Bates.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-08-23

OLD HICKORY ON SECESSION. - We
believe we published the extract below not
long since, but it is good enough to be re-
read many times. Gen. jackson, in his
notification message of January 16, 1888,
says
'lhe right of the people of single
State to abSolve themselves at will, and
without the consent Of the other States from
their most solemn obligations, and hazard
the liberties and happiness of the millions
composing this Union cannot be acknoul-
edged. To say that any State may at pleas
nre seeede from the Union, is to say that
the United States is not nation"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-08-23

They say that to err is human; DO
some errors there is great deal Of ~
manity.
A poor fellow often lives only iO' +
wife, when she had much rather nc '"
die for her.
He who puts aside his religion O''' !.
he is going into society is ike one =.
off his shoes because he is about to ~'''
thorns.
The country is lyric-the town dr'''-
When mingled, they make the mOs :
feet musical drama.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-08-23

JOHN RICHARDSON, Of Westminster
Sssafars iPARLEY STARR. Of Whitinphsmi
tBRoUGHToN HARRIS, Of BratteboTo
MARSHALL NEWTON, Of Newfanei
A"'sfaH' 'H'stsi IRA Go0DHUE, Of Westminster
States atonsy. JABRz d BRIDGMAN, Of Bellows Fails
sassig. ELEAzER GoEHAM, ia, of Wilmington.
IEgh BaalB, .....JoHN HUNT, Of Vernon
For Judges 81 Prolafs.
Dist Of ", minster ABIsHAI sroDDARD, Of Townshend
ist Of Marlboro. ROYAL TYLER, Of Brattleboro.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-08-23

WELL Dome. B. SAwIER,of Rvj.
park, has already enlisted over 60 men h
the 4lh Regiment.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-08-23

ANEcDoTE OF VALLAND1GHAM.-P
vious to the attack on Sumter, the notorious
dirt-eaier Of Ohio made a boast that the
first regiment that left Ohio to fight the
south, would have TO march over his dead
body. IL 50 happened that the LIST Ohio
regiment went from his district, and march
ed past his house. When close upon il the
regiment halted and The colonel said =
= on are now 10 pass the dead boGy of Val
landigham; let every man hold on 10 his
nose, which they did till lad passed.