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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-07-12

The ARMY.-The secretary Of wi
PRODUCES his report with an account u
condition Of the army at the beginni:
the secession outbreak, the defeetioa
Brigadier General Twiggs and MANY
ers Of the officers, and the means u
preserve the army from utter demodl
ton. The call Of the president iaA
for $4,000 men, although several siaa
fused to respond, was nevertheless |
than met, and at least 10000 mer
been received and are now in service
that call. Under the second call a
unteers 10 serve during the war, 2
ments have already been accepted
total force now in the field is 22j
There are besides 10000 yolunteenn|
ed but not yet in service, and 25,0ogil
new regiments of the regular ant
add $4,000 more, making a total d
600. Deducting the three months
teers and there will remain an "a
force of 100000 men. The secretary
ommends that in the enlistment Of n
fill the additional regiments of the ID
army the term Of enlistment be made
years TO correspond with the d
May 4, for volunteers, and that 10 d
shall receive an honorable discharge
close of their term of service bous
one hundred dollars shall be given.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-07-12

PrtERsoN's DErEcroR-lf,
a good Bank Note Detector, ,., IN !
sons Philadelphia CounturG,i, n
and Bank Note List" 1t il H. %
most reliable Deieclor of Counl,,r.,
Altered Notes published in III.
Every store keeper, and every ma, =
ness soght to have one in his Mo-.
They are invaluable and indispen,,n,
we would advise all who handls - =
send aud get one. You can get the NJ
ly issue for One Dollar year, or =.
get the Semi-Alonihly issue for Tr, 4
lars. Send TO Peterson & Broth. !
3o6 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia.-t
nal.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-07-12
CAMP BAXTER.
St. Juhnsbury, July %, 1861,
life shall be spared.

ST. Juhnsbury, july %, le6l,)
DEAR Times We have many strange
things happen in camp, some pleasant, 9th
ers unpleasant, all of which should like
to relate, did time and circumstances per-
nit" Being all noviceS to camp life, we
afford an excellent illustration of busy
bodies accomplishing nothing. In fact We
don't really live now, but are " kinder stay
ing in anticipation of being somebody by
and-by; when that time comes we will let
you know Immediately. 1t seems so natu-
ural now to sleep on board, with single
blanket, for bed, and 10 make a break
fast OF dinner on pieca OF bread and m eat
with tin cup Of plain coffee, that we con-
slider it hardly worth telling of One month
ago we should have thought it a pretty good
story. But one of the pleasantest things
here is the nice additions to our never va
rying bread and meat or beans, and coffee,
afforded by the dear ones at home, in their
heavy boxes of daintes which arrive night
after night almost as regular as the night
comes. The Springfield company, Co. A,
as il is called here, it having obtained the
post of honor in the regiment, !. e. the
right flank, Che last clause is for the ben
eft of the unmilitary. others can pass over
it;) | was about to say that Co. a is, |
Judge, by far the largest recipients of these
good things from home. Could the ladies
OF Rockingham have seen the boys
from that town when they received the
mammoth box with its tiers of pies and cakes
and ielles ard fruit, and the beautiful boz
quets at the top, | am sure they would
have been well repaid for their trouble to
add to our comfort. The next day the Of
ficers of the Co. were invited to take din
ner with the Co., and really sumptuous
repast it was. After dinner Capt. Yeazey
briefly thanked US in behalf of the officers,
for the pleasure of eating such dinner
with the Co, and reminded us of the re-
newed obligations all these favors placed
us under to do our duty maufully and sac
rifice all, if need be, for The honor of our
countrys flag. The ladies of Springfield
and other towns, have not been behind
those of Rockingham in their consignments
TO The Co. God bless Them all. May they
long be spared TO contribute their favors TO
the needy. 1t is that you all may enjoy
the largest liberty consistent with good gov
ernment, that we have left you; when that
is secured we shall return, until then we
bid adieu to the quiet enjoyments Of home
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-07-12

This organization indicates vigorous
policy on the part of congress. Five mem
bers appeared from Western Virginia, and
were sworn in, in spite Of Burnett and VAL
andigham.
The speaker has announced the COM
mittees. Stevens of Pa, is chairman on
Ways and Means Hickman of n. Y. on
Judiciary Blair of Mo. on Military Ash
ley Of Ohio, on Territories Crittenden of
Ky. ON Foreign Affairs. Mr.. Morrill, is
second on Ways and Means, and Mr. Wal
ton on Claims Mr.. Walton is chairman
on Printing, and Mr. Baxter is on the COM
mittee on Expenditures in the naval depart
ment, and also on elections.
Senator Wilson has introduced several
bills for the more efficient organization Of
the military power of the country.
On Tuesday, ID. w. c. Clarke of Bur
lington, was elected as clerk of the senate
and in the house, by vote of 90 to So, il
was declared TO be no part of the duty o.
soldiers to chase and return negro slaves.
The temper of The house is very evident
y against any compromise with the traitors
and they will give little attention at thi,
time to any legislation, other than that re
ating TO vigorous prosecution of the war
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-07-12

NUMBERS AND EXPENSE OF THE AR
MY.-After the discharge of the three
months troops, there will be an available
force of 188,000 volunteers in arms under
the national government, which added TO
the regular army, viii constitute 100000
officers and men. 1t will be for Congress
to determine whether the army shall be
still farther increased. The estimated an
nual expenses OF the army, added to the
regular appropriations already made for
the year ending June so, l76l, will be
about SlS5, 100000.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-07-12

g. The House Of representatives, by a
vote of 90 10 81, has declared that Ill is
no part of the duty of our soldiers to cap
lure or return fugitive slaves. Good All
patriotic people of the Union will approve
this vote. 1t wonld be utterly absurd TO
pour out our blood 10 strengthen and pre-
serve the evil which has caused the rebel
lion. When you find person who don't
like this vote, you will find one whose SYM
pathies are with the traitors, and that ends
the argument.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-07-12

A TELLING Congressman
Vallandigham of Ohio, visited the regi-
ments from his own State, across the Poo-
mac, on Sunday, and was greeted with a
sight of his own eiligy suspended by the
neck and labeled, " Vallandigham, the trait
or" When he approached the camp of
the second Ohio regiment he was peted
with stones, and salut,d with Kisses and
yels, and the officers were Obliged to inter-
frre to protect him from personal injury.
AT the same time, Senator johnson of Ten
uessee was visiting the camp of the New
York Regiments, and was received with
great enthusiasm, making patriotic speech
to the suldiers which stirred them wonder
fully. The difference is in the men. John
son is southern man. true to the constitu-
ton aud Union, and mourning sacrifice and
peril by his loyalty; Vallaudigkam is a
northern man, repr, srnting a loyal constit-
uency, but himself in sympathy with traitors
and giving them substantial support by
counselling compromise and peace with
armed rebels. The disgust Of the Ohio
soldiers, who are risking their lives for the
Union, towards a man from their own state
in connivance with treason was a Just and
honorable feeling. 1t was oughly express
ed, but it was the only kind of argument
that could touch the moral sense of such a
man as Vallandigham, and he is now anx.
ious TO be better understood he is mo-
against the Union, but only for its envmies
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-07-12

10 Worcester, where he passed one OF the
bills at the Lincoln House, aud was arrest
ed while taking the evening train Tor Dos
ton. lie protested 10 live in Hartford ana
to have gambled for a living, but is now
awaiting trial in Worcester jail
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-07-12

ca BY the promptnrss Of a friend, we
are enabled to publish the proceedings OF
the Windsor county republican convention
this we k. DR.. Powers OF Woodstock, and
Prosper Merrill of Felchvillr, are the two
new senators. The convention showed its
good sense, as We think, in adopting dele
gate conventions for the future
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-07-12
From Camp Baxter.

The following letter from one OF the
Third Regiment at Camp Baxter, ST. Johns
bury, was intended for last WEEKS paper
but was not received in season owing to go
ing TO press earlier on account OF The Fourth
but il viii be read with interest now, and we
hope often to hear from the same pen, if his
LIE shall be spared.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-07-12

THE SERVICES or THE CoNrp,,,
A letter TO The Tribune gives an ;,,'
ing account Of the services per6,r.I'
the runaway negroes at Fortress NJ,
to the Northern troops. He thus NJ
an every day scene Around The A..
the Generals office were grouped n. /,
ing installmeut Of negro fugitive. !.
circulating eontraband who bad lo,,
charm of carry me back 10 old Wi,r,'
and were seeking a new dead in NJ !.
of life,' within our lines. Here wer. =
of them, fine looking fellows, WIN i
with their backs planted against 4. /,
wall, like so many Egyptian column, !
ing TO understand their fate. WLso
Abide Camp Of the General Appeared !
glanced his eye rapidly over the 10, !
showed his worries in broad grin. ana |,
or three Of them chuekled aloud AZ 1 /,
exploit was really too good TO keen \,
were duly entered on the lists, ard !,
off with increasing grins and chuckl.s \
reverential touches Of the forehead !.
were led to work. Some seven o, !.
hundred Of these voluntary bondsm-s ].
come in, and all of them are made 10 !,
tribute 10 the defences Of the place"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-07-12

for the North. The mails from upwards
OF sixty Regiments arcunl Washington are
dispatched daily. On Monday last over
twenty-five thousand Northern letters were
scnt ,T
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-07-12

BILLIONS FALLS. JULY -, 1861.

c1S The presidents message and other
matter occupy large share of our space
this week, and thus save orr readers from
the iuniclion Of any "leader" Of ours.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-07-12

THE SLAVE AND HIS MASTER,
of the bearers Of flag Of truce vhau
to the village of Hampton, Va, lalsE
DIR. Vaughan, formerly practiciug II
elan IN the place. As Capt. Vaugbaas !.
up TO his former residence and dismouy.
he remarked, as he closed the irua 1
+" 1t seems natural to shut that gate /
at that moment the face of one Of BIZ q
peered oat from behind the tree With
How'd do, Massa .
Captain Vaughan replied" Vsrp
Jim; what are you doing here I"
OATS just what going for tOny
Massa," was Tie cool response.
The captain then proceeded 70 !
large number Of questions, as if he On
cred his slaves bound to answer them
" Jim only giinned, and, fully avn
his . contraband rights and protects
the other side the stream, bad the ]
dence TO reply rery eyasively.-- Cor. =
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-07-12
Conc rcSS.

Congress met on the fourth of July, and
promptly organized by the election of Hon.
G. A. Grow of Pennsylvania, as speaker
and Emerson Etheridge of Tennessee, (will
some wilmer cry sectional) as clerk. The
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-07-12
JuLr 4rm, 1861

The THIRp REGmESr.-We under,
stand that Capt. Neazey of the Springfield
company, would like two or three more men,
few Of his having been inspected out
BY the way this company has now become
Co. A, aud has the post Of honor on the
RICH, of the regiment. We are quite sure
they deserve and are fully entitled to this
marx Of their good conduct and behavior
Arrangements have been made by which
the Third regiment will pass through this
place on their way 20 the seat Of war.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-07-12

PosTAI..--rhe greasy mechanics " and
poor devils " described by the Southern
newspapers as forming the Federal army
now in motion, seem to be able to write
letters, at any rate. The Postmaster Of
Washington reports for the past week that
there were SEM out from the camps one
hundred thousand and seventy letters, all
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-07-12

"LovE LAUGHS AT LooKsNITE
A young couple from the vicinity Of z
vile took il into their heads TO mari
Gently, but the uncle Of the young lsssl
being willing, they started for Laiss
Fearful Of being overtaken, they u
at town on the railroad, between "a
cite and that city, engaged the ser1e.
Squire, and were made one flesh !
Lafayette Courier saws the newly ?
husband, hearing that the uncle had I
TO Lafayette in pursuit, sent him ihl
lowing spicy epistle:
BEDFORD, Feb. p, w.
Dear Uncle The thing is did, aaa
need not tear your linen; We, Us &v
that is Sallie aud your humble servaat
return tomorrow. 1t is good to be =
and we do not care to endure the tag.
of the journey sooner. The earrlss
promised Sallie if she would give ns
mitien you may send if you like; ~
the times are hard, suppose you =
year or two, aud then send Us ,sr
wagon. Affectionaiely, GEoh0'
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-07-12

If it is to be regretted that in one or two
instances the Federal troops have been Id
into danger, there is consolation in the fact
that they have ncvcr r,mgCgy from il,
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-07-12

THE name of Buchanan will be rendered
respectable, hereafter, by victory gained
at that town in verginia last Monday, by
Gen. Morris and his federal soldiers over
division Of Wise's army. The rebels lost
% killed 200 prisoners, 20 horses, and
then chivalrously ran a foot race with each
other to get out of the way of the coward
" mudsills." Not federal soldier was
killed.
New HAMrsnIRE.-Joseph G. Abbott
has resigned the Office of adjutant general
of the state militia, and seeks more active
military service.
The Legislature adjourned on Thursday,
after a session of thirty days. Patriotic
resolutions were adopted declaring the war
to be solely for the maintenance Of the
government and suppression Of rebellion,
and asserting that New Hampshire pledges
her resources for the integrity Of the Union.
the support Of the constitution and the en-
foreement of the general laws. A military
bill was passed, authorizing the governor to
raise three regiments. to each of which he
may add a company of artillery, cavalry
and rfemer.
Aaron Bradbury was fatally and pur-
posely shot by Mace White, at Canaan
Thursday evening. Bradbury made some
noisy demonstrations around Whites house
after having been forbidden, and in execu.
ton Of a threat the latter shot him dead
and fed to the woods.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-07-12

made an ineloriouS fight through Il.
but was subsequently, caught. IN :"
sionists are generally good at uOr;.
the Missouri rebels excel in il. "
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1861-09-28
From the New York Ledger.
Darkest Nearest Dawn.

Look IN the other pocket, dear
Perhaps you put it there by mistake" :"
And the young wife turned towards
her husband q face whose sudden white
ness belied her hopeful words.
''lts no use, Maria, tell YOU it is
gomez cried the young man, in tones
Of despair; ''go1ee, and the Lord only
knows what IS to become of u.s."
"What is the case, sir? ?" asked one
of the several gentlemen who left their
seats to gather round the distressed
family, consisting of the parents and
two very noble and beautiful little ones,
boy and a girl.
81 have been robbed of all the mon
ey that | have On earth," replied the
young man, his lips quivering and his
teeth fairly chattering in his head
''And am bound for Iowa with my
family. We have none to help us; we
shall starve, or these will, before | can
earn anything for them.'
ooh, not so bad as that, nv man" {"
quoth venerable gentleman, with a
long beard and gold-headed cane F.:
NV ~ o"N' "' 'itI, you uluSG nOJ SO
easily lose your courage"
At this the pretty, weeping wife look
ed up, and said with earnestness:
eff you only knew one-half that he
has come through, you would not Won
der that this last misfortune is the drop
too much," and leaning her head on
her poor husbands shoulders, she sob.
bed afresh.
Il would like to hold you on my lap
my boy; may | have that pleasure p
asked the old man of the little bow.
'l eth thir," was the frank assent
and the little fellow sat quietly where
he was placed, while Jenny looked with
smiles up into the benign face beside
her.
"You must excuse me, sir,' the ole
man said, addressing the husband anc
father, ''but l feel very much like tax
ing liberties. Will you be SO good al
to relate so much as you may choose O
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1861-09-28

Amt "GoING BACK" ON THE OLD
FLAG.-The occasional correspondent
of the Milwaukee Sentinel writing from
n Y, talks in this wise. 1t sounds good.
[ found as many old Hunker friends
as | could, and [ did not hear one of
them utter the slightest word of distrust
as to the present policy of the Govern
ment. They cursed Republicanism more
or less, but that was from habit. Some
Of the bitterest ones told me they should
''vote the devilish ticket just to show
the traitors and weak-backs that we
have a government. There are many
things, say they, that we hate worse
than Republicanism, and one thing is
treason. These men are in earnest this
time. There is no "going back'' on the
old flag with them. This reminds nae of
a good story told by recruiting officer.
A fireman had tried for a long time to
get companion to enlist, but could
not succeed. The companion said it
was none Of his war, that he didn't get
it up, that he didn't care about it =
"What," said the other, care you going
back on the old fag?" That brought
him. lie was not going back on the
old flag, and he enlisted at once. The
Bowery is awful on the stars and stripes.
They are insane with enthusiasm when
they see the old banner.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1861-09-28

LOOKING AL1KE.-The following in
cidentilustrates how desirous the vol
upteers are to obey orders, and the good
result of their efforts: II suppose you
will see that [ have written mothers
letter with a pencil, and yours with pen
and ink. 1t is because we have Just
had a lot pen-holders and pens given
to us by the Government. We have
also had box and half of shoe black
ing given to each man. You will re-
member that in my last letter 1 stated
that 6. F., one of the privates, had no
shoes. When the Colonel gave us the
blacking, he said he wanted US to look
as much alike as possible. So G. F.
went to work and blackened his feet
and polished them; and when the Col
onel came along on dress parade, he ask
ed F. why he did that ? He replied,
''To look as much alike as possible" :"
The Colouel burst out laughing, and
went, after parade, to the store, and
bought him a pair Of shoes with his
own money.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1861-09-28
Glass in Geography.
"Joseph, where is Africa %
CON tba rap'3

'Joseph, where is Africa %
"On the map"
Il mean, Joseph, in what Continent
Eastern or Western Continent %
"Well, the land of Africa is in the
Eastern Continent, but the people, sir,
all of 'em down South"
"What are the products %
"Of Africa, sir, or down South.
''Africa, you blockhead"
s'Well, sir, it hasn't got any, it new
er had any"
GLOW do the African people live ?"
''By drawing"
''By drawing what-water %
''No sir, by drawing their breath"
"Sit down, Joseph.''
'Thomas, what is the equator
''Why, sir, it is the horizontal pole
running perpendicularly through the
imaglnations Of astronomers and old
Biographies"
"Go to your seat, Thomas"
"William, what do you mean by an
eclipse %
can old race horse, sir"
''Silence. Next. Jack, what is an
eclipse %
''An eclipse is thing as appears
when the moon gets off on bust and
runs agin the sun; consequently, the
sun blackens the moons face"
Glass is dismissed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1861-09-28
From the Boston Saturday Evening Gazette.
Ike Partington's Vacation.
HHL-TOP July 81 1861.


DEAR BoB--Bully for vacation.-
I'm having the p-toppest time you
ever see. Uncle Nathe was as glad to
see me as he could be, for he's a cross
old curmudgeon, and makes the boys
toe the mark, [ tell you. He said he
hoped I'd be good, and [ said l
shouldn't be anything else. He whis-
pered something to Aunt Hetty, and
looked at me, but I didn't seem to
mind it. He's got new horse that's
very old, and pretends he can't be got
along unless you push him with whip.
1t is all sham, for [ stuck brad in
TO stick and touched him with it, and
he went like smoke. He kicked his
hind heels through the dasher, broke
the wagon and landed me and Bill in
to the ditch. Uncle Nathe said he
couldn't see what had got into the
beast, but [ guess it was the brad,
though I thought it wasn't best to men
ton it.
We had flag raising here yester-
day. It was big fun, you'd better be-
lieve. We hadn't any flag; SO l got
one of Aunt Hetty's sheets, and paint
ed blue square in the corner with her
indigo bag and chalked out SOME stars {:
then got uncle Nathe's pot of red
paint that he marks his sheep with,
and made some elegant stripes, and
the flag was done. We took bran
new cord line Of Uncle Nathe's for hal
yards, then cut down a nice little ma
pie for pole, and nailed it up on the
barn. One of the neighbors went
down and told Uncle Nathe what we
were doing, and he came up from the
meadow as mad as hop.
[ see by the way he acted he was a
secessioner. He took down the flag
that we had consecrated, and [ could mt
stand it, so | made him speech, and
told him the flag that he had pulled
down was the emblem Of our right to
do as we pleased, and he had better
be careful how he trifled with the spir-
it of liberty. I'd better not said it, be-
cause all of us boys had to go to bed
without our supper that night, and
Aunt Hetty gave us talking to about
the sheet. What a fuss folks make
about trifes.
But we had some fine fun next day
with Uncle Nathe. He's got big
white rooster, that he sets everything
by. So we caught him and colored
one of his wings blue and the other red, T.,
and he looked as fine as anything you
ever saw. The hens did not know
what to make Of him, and they all Sc
ceded. When Uncle Nathe came
home the first thing he saw was his
Grower, who got upon the woodpile
and yelled s'Y ankee Doodle -doo," as
loud as be could bawl. Uncle Nathe
did not know what to think of it at
first, but when he saw the fun of the
thing he did not laugh any.
l wish you was up here; if you were
we would train round, l guess There's
plenty of berries, and lots of birds, and
Uncle Nathe has got gun and two
pounds Of powder, and there's boat
on the pond, fine fishing, and every
thing to make fellow comfortable
Cannot you steal away and come up
here, and make 'ep think you've gone
to the war?
Yours in clover,
IKE PARTINGTON.