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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-08-02
Ate tue Defeat.

IT,, g.oo". H.. t;..'.a Il -oyal hearts
oHc y X -, .'.- r.,y.dA l.>ne!pd Civ
ius i.,ac, "a. .l... "a.f@cc drtv, m.nat;ou
4 coMu.cr =. tn light, OF de. On the
wno.c. a TIE Present ti'.4v. t.erc seems to be
a hopeful feeling at the North, and particu-
larry is this true among Union men about
Washnston The r.verscs Of the 2lst have
taught Us so-ahead Yankees many valuable
less n. and not Of the least Importance is
the one tina; forces US to acknowledge the
III ,yuitude Of the work We have undertaken.
ana the cowarliy treachtry Of our foe.
While the grand army that made such a
glorious fight at Manassas, and such an in
glorious retreat. are getting rested, thousands
Of volunteers are pouring into Washington
every Gav, aUgmcntIng our forces there con-
>iderablv notwithstanding the return home
of many regiments Of three months men. 1t
is not generally believed that there will be
any very special offensive demonstration by
the Federal forces for .nc month a: least but
however that ma, tc. sc believe that the
people have concluded to lrt Gen Scott man
,.r III. any. a.. ." View York editors
masseo .t"i' papers. i '.'y cau.
l. Is ALARMED ~ ali hands tia; our troops
fought Wei. mi NoDid have been victorious
lad il not Teen for one or two unfortunate
circumstances. They were hungry, not hav-
ing had anything to eat all day. They were
y.earls dead o! thirst, also Add to these the
fatigue and complete exhaustion of having
fought all day in tropical sun. With an enc
my TWO or three times as large in numbers
q, our own forces, and securely entrenched,
and We can imagine the physica. condition of
the Federal troops. and the material upon
which a panic had to work. We believe,
however, that the whole army did not break
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-08-02

UP and retreat in disorder. but that part of
our forces retreated in an orderly manner.
One bad feature of the retreat was the loss
of great amount of baggage, cannon, small
arms, mushets, and camp equipments. When
the panic seized our troops many of them d.
vested themselves of every thing that would
impede their flight, even 20 the throwing
away of their arms, and rushed from the field
of battle towards free soil The wagoners
cut the traces and jumping upon their horses
left the baggage to fall into the hands of the
enemy. We learn that the Vermont ID reg
iment had only one four horse team saved
out of the retreat; so the arrival of the horses
and wagons taken on from this place last
week, were particularly acceptable They al
so lost nearly all their camp equipments, but
the want will soon be supplied. 1t is said
that from Manassas to Washington, dis
lance of about thirty miles, the way was
strewn with guns, kuapsacks, pistols, and
everything useful in camp life, besides many
wounded and wearicd soldiers.
The rebels do not seem inclined to follow
up the advantage they gained at Manassas,
although there have been plenty of rumors
that such was their intention. Dispatches
are received from Washington every day to
the effect that the Capital is safe, which
amounts in reality to an admission that it is
not considered exactly safe. 1t is being for
titled as strongly as possible, and very likely
an attack upon it by the whole rebel army in
Virginia would be utterly abo:tve.
There was a report the first of the week
that our lst regiment at Newport News
whose three months time expires to day. had
notice from the rebels to evacuate in twenty
four hours. Whether they had such an or
der or whether it was an idle rumor, We can
not tell at any rate We shall expec. the most
of them home next week. They should have
the reception that their promptness in answer
inc their country's call and their bravery &C.
serve.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-08-02

" One day last week, woman at Cor
man, armlng herself with good-.ized stick
proceeded alone to the establishment Of :
rumseiler, where her husband and numbe,
OF others were carousing. and after smashing
the glasses and decanters upon the table a,
winch they Sat, applied the stick to the Der,
son OF the astonished landlord, and was q
bout to administer sound drubbing. when
her husband interfered and conducted her
home.
=. u James NJ. Williams, the murderer of
MANASSAS Wyatt at Warren, attended church
on Sunday for the frs: time since comm;,,ing
the deed, and some of the peop. Were. 80
scanda!ized that thirty-two Of the hes, c;.;.
zens in the town Immediately left the house
Col Isaac Merrill was so excited that he Ief,
ms haiti the pew and Went home barebeaded
Williams has been tried once and acquitted.
and Is to have new trial in August.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-08-02
/" Foreign Horses"

July 18th, tiftyeight horses, purchased tor
the ID Regiment Vt. Volunteers, left St
Jobnsbury in charge Of Mr. W. NJ. Chase and
seven assistants, going by railroad to New
Haven, thence by boat to New York. where
they were joined by the wagons, and all arri-
we'd in Washington the 23d with the horses
4 in fine condition, and not an accident to re-
port. They were received by Quartermaster
Pitkin and pronounced superior to any other
lot yet imported. Some of our Vermont del
egation in Congress (who hnow Horse in adj
dition to other qualifications could find no
fault with them, except their unlucky nativi-
ty; every one having been purchased in Yer
mont, of course We could not help their be-
ing foreign horses"
Mr. Chase returned to New Haven to meet
the horses for the Sd Regiment, which left
here the 9th, and accompanied them with
their wagons, to Washington. The horse
cars were fitted with managers at each end
and eight horses taken in car, an attendant
occupying the centre and while other New
Eng land States have lost large number of
those sent forward, not an accident has oc-
CURED to a Vermont horse, sowing to the
stupid inetliclency Of our Executive" and the
gross m:smanagement" of those in charge
&C., &c.
The horses were all purchased in Washing
ton, Orleans, Essex, Caledonia and Orange
cou"tles,-are large, sound, well adapted to
army purposes, and cost the state as follows
ll6 horses. Sll.53l 30
ANelage cost. 80 10
Gross cost of llG horses including cost
cost of purchasing, bringing in,
keeping, and all expenses. 1913 u
Average cost. including all expenses, lO3 90
Average cost Of purchasing bringing
III, keeping, &c, } j.
Our wagons went on entire,--two upon a
car.-and ito not require wagon-maker in
Washington to put them together, like mos,
which have been sent on in pieces. and pack
ed like unfinished chairs. \ correspondent
at Washington says, The ARMY wagons and
ambu!Ances are the best seen here vet. and if
any ambitious maker among oul hills will
furnish as good rs these samples, and at the
same prices, he can have government CON
tract"
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-08-02
The Change in the Tribune.

As we were panied at the course the New
York Tribune took in its efforts at detraction
and criticism. upon Gen Scott and the AID
mlnlSlratioli, 50 We are now gratifed at the
complete revolution that has taken place in
its articles. II is certainly great virtue to
acknowledge it when convinced of error but
we think the Tribune will have to lie in sack
cloth and ashes a long time before it car
atone for the mischief which it has done the
past three months. We give Mr. Greeley
card on our first page, but the following ex-
tract which is taken from an article since
published. shows the complete transforma-
ton that has taken place
Gen Scott is now the sheet-anchor Of the
republic, and everything that strengthens him
strengthens the nation. There can be no
remaining doubt that he was right in the
premises in choosing to postpone an advance.
and that we who differed from him were de-
plorab wrong. Let every thought of dis
trust be banlshed, while We rally around the
glorious old chief and save the Union"
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-08-02

C The card of Horace Greeley, which
we give in the main upon the outside, shows
through how small a hole large man can get
when hard pressed. The watchword of "For-
ward to Richmond" which the Tribune kept
standing for weeks, Mr. Greeley assures US
did not come from his pen, and he would
prefer not Ia harc uttered it, Is Horace
Greeley cditor-in-chief of the Tribune and
is an editor responsible for what he prints
week after week in the columns Of his paper .
That i. what some of the subscribers to the
Tribune In this quarter would ike to know.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-08-02
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT.

l.. l..
Bv m act Of the Legislature passed April
oGth. 1861. the Governor was "au,horizel
and required to raise. organize and music,
into service of the State wit.ou. DELAY. IT,
regiments os soldiers: ana at such time u:
IN his discretion II N y apuaar necessary. fou]
other r.,,.meut,."
Under this provision two ree;nents,-be-
ing the ii and 81 Vt. Nols..-haye beer
raised. uniformed, armed. equipped and mus
tered into the service OF the United States fol
The term Of tire. wears or durn. the war.
The lSt Vermont nc.,iulrnt having been
detailed from the co.!p,l!.s comDoSing the
uniform militia Of +. Sta,.. were mustered
into the service Of tie United states. for three
months service. On ,n,. ID dav # Nav last
This Ercir,,f under ,h. command Of Col
w. pE,.n> rcud,1,.d imnortan, service a,
Ncw,or, News. Va. and during their term o.
rnlis,n,.,' ..;ye. r,ohy sustained the honor o!
tn. State and the country. Their term O!
service will expire early in August.
The .! Regimen, having been ordered to
Washington. participated in the disastrous
battle # the olst. The 81 Regiment has
been ordered 10 WASHINGTON. where il still
remains.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-08-02
The Sd Regiment.

We are sratifiel to learn that the War de
partment has released Capt VIM F. Smith
from the regular service, and that he has al
ready taken command Of our brave bows
The Sd regiment is encamped eight or nine
miles above Washington. on the Potomac, a
Chain Bridge, and they have named it Camy
Lyon in honor OF the general of that name
lin a private letter from Washington tn,
writer says The Sd regiment is admire
by al, and is pronounced one of the best, ant
many say The best yet sent into the field
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-08-02

lie VERMONT SoLDIEEs.-It has been no.
tlced as remarkable fact that during the de-
lay OF the Third Vermont Regiment in this
city on Wednesday, no one of the soldiers
was heard to swear, and none of them ap-
peared the worse for liquor. Drunkenness
and profanity are the two 5esetting sins of
soldiers, and if the members of this regiment
refrain from both these vices during their So
Journ in Dixie's Land, they will gain an enyi-
able reputation. The average weight of the
men is 1872 pounds, and if they cannot per-
suade the rebels to morality by the force of
example, they may at least be able to give
them some valuable lessons in muscular
christlanity."- Springfield Republican,
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Personal,

Rev. Geo \. Weabcr. forms-..
place, but who wen, ia:o Nlr-.... .-.
.ain of one Of the Connecticut re- n,-
al the battle Al Manassas on : .,..-..
treated ON foot when H.. found -. -.
Federal troops We're dong 50. l., "
Washington was : sever TX @g.- T.
zeal enauranc- and made do-a,y =.
ins 10 food for about tog,y hrar>. g..
returned 10 Hartford. = lis also l..
aent, laeimg i1se months men, g.
learn he :, anXioas 10 again 90 10 IL --
Ress. L. @. Brastow Q: iaz So.:a.
{. Cummings d: the North Church r.
place, are aow both away ~ their s.
vacation.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-08-02

July %.
Our picket shot q rebel last night. and the
company of |. S. cavalry below us captured
lwo \ captain and two privates that were
IN the engagement at Bull Run and taken
prisoners there escaped from the rebels and
came into camp this morning. One Of then,
is badly wounded in the arm.
While in Philadelphia heard it often re-
marked that the Sd was the most orderly and
best regiment that had passed through ,ha,
CITY; and IN fact vt received the same nam,
everywhere We went. An old [. S. officer
sad 1t was the best that had Vet entered
Washington. O
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-08-02

O. Commencement. at Dartmouth Colee.
took place on Thursday. Hon Edward Ever
EFT delivered an Grafton before the associated
literary societies, and Professor Henry before
the Alumni. Rev John Pierpont was the DO
ct OF the occasion The graduating class
numbered IS. The honorary degrees are as
follows
Doctor Of laws-John P. Hale.
Doctor Of Divinity-Rev Samuel Colcord
Bartlett, Rev Silas McKeen.
Master of Arts-Nathaniel S. Perry, Eras,
tus Claggett, Herman Foster, Edward H.
Rollins, Paul J. Wheeler, Joseph +. Green,
Aaron II. Cragin.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-08-02
NeMa"eri. and Circus.

Wanbold \ Go, advertise . C..e.
Nenaseric combined al tbs PIC, H..
ternoon and evening, Au.usc -. u
nothing Of the merits Of tLi~ saJA.
that Geo X. Goodwin j. manage =.
telstand that il Wi. exhibit Ia :rt. .
aepot buildings.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-08-02

BoTII ARMIES RETREArIyc.-I. seems TO
be we'll authenticated that the rebel forces
began TO retreat from Manassas about the
same time that ours did, SO that the novel
spectacle was presented of two armies run
nlnS away from each other, each thinking
itself overcome. Our men were thus full
match for two or three times the number of
rebels, defended by entertainments, and fight
ing on ground they had chosen themselves.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-08-02
BALTIMORE, July ID.

!e''er from member Of company G, Sd reg
lment =
BALTIMORE, July %.
AS l have some spare time before leaving
Baltimore, | will improve it by writing a few
lines home. l am very tired, having had but
little rest since we left ST. Johnsburv. You
have no idea what a reception we me. with
on our way. All along the route until after
we were out Of Pennsylvania, and in many
places since, the people were not only out a,
all the stations in large numbers, but at every
mouse We passed they were out cheering.
We stopped at Bellows Falls and had re-
freshments served out to US, and also at Brat
tleboro. God bless the Brattleboro people
They will ever be remembered by the men of
the Vermont Sd regiment. They not only
gave US ali we could possibly eat there bu,
hlled cur haversacks, and with "sood-bve-
God bless you, and bring you safely home
We left. Such demonstrations can but he 70.
membered.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-08-02
STA TT. TIC * l. Il
For Governor.
pREDCKICK IIOLBROOk. Of BratteborC
r.: Lieutenant Governor,
LEVI INDERWOOD, Of Burlington.
Fox Treasurer.
JOHN Il. PAGE. of Euf'aad.
co. TICK Ell

~ Jt !, ,!.,:,. I'a'd"ieA. Senators.
>ERENO MONTGOMERY. Walden. ,ud.,os
EZRA a PARIS. -. Joln>bury.
A L. FRENCH. St Jolll>bury. Judge If Probate
Clio. ". CAHOON. Lyndo,. States Attorney.
EMERSON HALL, s.. John >bary. Sheriff.
CIAS. SUIPMAN. IIardwick, Bai!iF
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Thunder ShG.pr.

\ good smart taa"aae. showgs ..
this place Monday e,,..ing. IT..
o'clock. The Lightning strucl.
the St Johnsbay IIo,.sc. lnaeia..-
eral bricks, AID tearing up SON, a..
giles bat dong very Sigh, tane-.. ..-
quite remarkable Tx ~ NJ
done.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-08-02

WI. y NAY. Concord. Senator.
MILTON CUTLER, GuiIdhali, .Iudoes
{, y. IOB>ON. Brighton.
JONAH BROOKS. Luncnburg. Judge Probate
q. + HARVEY. Concord. State, Attorney.
II " REDE!.L. Luncnbur4. Sheriff.
ANINr y bLUDnhI1. Lexington. Baiiiif
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-08-02
Another firc-timOst.

Monday evening, about half "a. e..
citizens were alarmed by the CT, D.. s.
WAS soon ascegtained tina. !; ..s
Buzzelrs shop, at Paid ,ck's ..,..-
Hook and Ladder heys -alD~.4-.
company were soon on tn s.,L.l.
fire had been ex:inSuishej by Liz ~.
who arrived before them. II, =.
the blacksmith shop, and had !, I'D,
covered early ii mus; have prove
astrouS,
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-08-02
From anotier correspondent.

From anotter correspondent.
CAMP LYON, on the Potomac, July -.
To the Edito, Of Tie Caiedcmian
Thinking that short letter from the camp
Of the Sd rcg't, Vt. V. NJ. would be of inter
est to your readers. l improve a few spare
moments to give you some account of their
Journey, from the time Of their leaving ST
Johnsbury. Beng one Of them, you can r.
ly on what write as being nearly or quite
correct.
After leaving st J. We proceeded directly
down the Connecticut river to New Haven
Ct. 1t was one continued ovation the entire
route. Ladies and gentlemen WED with each
other TO see who would DO the most for the
Vermont boys. Provisions were given them
in abundancc-not only for their present
need, but their haversacks were filed tina,
they might not want for food while Oh their
way TO Dixie's land We arrived at New
Haven at 10 O'Clock P. H., and immediately
embarked on board the steamer Elm Civ.
reaching the wharf at JerSey City at q o'clock
next morning, and remained on board the
steame: until ) o'clock D. m, when We took
the cars again. At Burlington and Camden.
\. j., the female par, Of the population was
almost wild with excitement. ard ran along
10y the sides OF the cars to shake hands with
and bid good bye and God bless Won,
to the NermonterS. At Camden W. took
the ferry boat TO the Quaker CITY, and while
on boart: fifteen rounds of ammunition were
served 10 each man IL the Springfield ard
Web, River companies, and on landing the
guns were loaded. We then marched 70 a
b.ilding with large signs on the outside rca,-
ing, "l;etr, shments Free to Volunteers" ana,
received splendid supper. We again took
the cars al | O'Clock at night. and started cor
Baltimore. at which pace We arrived al about
) O'Clock p. H., FRIDAY, and immediately fell
into line ana marched through the CITY. the
Springfield company acting as van. and the
Wells River company as rear guard TO the
coIumn "a. u.ro 5..a;a 49, a.
ri n.ariv n,;5,:,b. .h
,al. ~ on - Wosl; -.
were =, )as. ,roc,,r.d a,Td ~. s..r,ol ...:.
7, WAS ;,nos.;,Io 60 90, w .,b Il
v.r, 60 NAM, ,r.,o,,. ,,.,, r.. u,.,
ade;nbia and W,.b;,o.o, w. No., .1,,.
three months ,a,,msr.s r..,nr,,nch ....
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20 ~ .-L,u NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. .. ~ '''' '''-
H. wen 'r'efS were gwen 10 be READ: t.
'''"'''' @S so''' "S p'S>-"i'' We started anu
"''' ''''1 ''''s' "'"fs an" twenty minutes
''0rr'~ 0'' '"'0e' "i'" mate eiSh' mixes :
a." Gan safety ID. We were uF'd !ot OF
''' ,''i'S "''e'i'' 5 u less man 'aFee
'''''. ''e '''''7 I-ie TENS were
" IN d ! al ? p"A''r' euhesca! morning
p, "''>' = '.''A '~'u'11' "'s"'
'.' .'N'''' Il i'o" el'c''hpeo al me en-"
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-08-02

q They have e Zouave company of over
fifty members in Bennington, the only ore,
as yet, in the State. They are adding new
members every week. They have voted to
tender their services to the Governor.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-08-02

g. The printers over at Montpelier are
presenting each other with ripe tomatoes.
Nothing but work on a daily paper would get
man up in season to ripen tomatoes in
July.
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The Star and our County Convention.

In noticing the Republican county conycn
ton at this place. the Star of last week saws
" Mr Grout. o: Orleans county. IN addressing
the convention, made quite a partisan speech,
asserting that Mr. Lincoln and his party had
got 20 bear the burden. carr, on the war,
&c. So If MIR Grout is to be believed. the
present j. Il Republican part, war
We have received lengthy communica-
ton from VIM. W. Grout. Esq, o: Barton,
VINO was present at our convention anu made
some remarks, but who disclaims uttering the
partisan speech referred to. He did urge
that the Republican organization be pre-
served, believing that the doctrines of the
party are sound morally and politically. and
that the growth Of public sentiment upon
Which the party is based demands that its ex-
istence be perpctuatcd; but instead of this
being Republican party war, the present is
great national struggle for the maintenance
Of our national existence. in which Democrats
and Republicans are alike commenIablv Ell
gagged
The pressure OF important war matters pre-
vents the publication of Mr. Grout's letter en-
tire.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-08-02

lg' The reader will not of course overlook
or army correspondence The boys write
in good spirits, and We wish them success in
the good cause, and safe return.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-08-02

How FRESHMEN FInHr.-\muug the regi
men's that particularly distinguished them
selves for bravery and good fighting quail.
ties at Manassas, was the New York seth
Col Corcoran, composed entirely of lrishmen
They are highly complimen,ed by all. from,
the President down. We believe tnev are
three months regiment and the fight at Ma
nassas was the last chance they could have
at the enemy, unless they re-enlist, which We
hope they will not be slow in doing. The
brave G9th and the Fire Zouayes can hardly
be spared from our army. May they be
spared and have the heart to do much vet 70,
the good old stars and stripes
The brave leader of the Goth, Col Corco-
ran, has died of his wounds
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From the Sd Regiment.

We are permitted 10 copy the following
letter from a member OF company G, Sd reg
Iment -
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-10-04
Saeo, Sept. l6, 1861.
From the n. Y. World.
Tho Country's Call.
q. &. Mason,

"More men! More men :" Is the cry from
those who have in hand the putting down oil
this rebellion. Shall they have them' Here
lies the only possible doubt about the issue
Of the struggle. 1t is settled that foreign
nations will not interfere to our disadvantage,
1t is settled that there is to be no divided
North, and that the government can rely
upon the support of the solid masses OF all
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-10-04

organization, in the uncertainty Of Its move
ments-and to cap the climax tho mea'e''
have lust broke out in our ranks. There
are at the present time about sixty confined
in the hospital With them and new cases are
constantly breaking out, in consequence oil
which our regiment is under what is called
quarantine discipline, none being allowed
to leave camp. Our men are making rapid
progress in company drill, and bid'far to
stand as high in this particular as they do
in good department. We have already the
credit OF being Us fine body Of men as
there is upon the whole line Of the Potomac
and when called into action hope will do
credit to ourselves and honor to our beloved
State. We are in Gen. Sherman's Division
and in the first Brigade under command oil
Gen. viele, late Of the U. 5. Army a
thorough dlsciplinarian and a gensleman'-
In my mex. l hope to have something oil
greater interest to write. SIR