The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1862-06-27


city in the Union. Tie weather here is quite
warm. Probably we seldom have it warmer
at any season of the year in Vt. We are
hoping that the cursed war will soon close,
and that we shall be allowed to return to our
homes, to rejoice with our friends over low
ed country freed from the horrors of war and
bloodshed. II. +. F. CO. c, STH VT.
From Another Correspondent.
ALGIERS, La, June TO- 1862. /
To the Editor of the Caledonion
The Vermont Sth were fairly located upon
this side of the river, and beginning to keep
house like cheerful veterans, when the letters
and papers from our friends brought the sad
news that Gen Banks had been repulsed with
heavy loss, that our national capital was in
imminent danger, and that our noble and
honest president had called for more troops.
To US, such news was unexpected. Our
imperfect knowledge of matters at the North
had prepared US to conclude tiat Generals
Banks, Mcclellan and Burnside were keep
ing pace with the army in the West and that
complete success was inspiring our forces ev-
erywhere; that Washington and Baltimore
were as safe as New York and Boston.
AS our eye surveyed the great battle field,
with hands ard feet swiftly Furnishing our
foxy foes; with heart full of admiration for
the symbol of freedom that was floating above
our heads; with souldeep love for my
home and the dear ones there; had hoped
-mcst fondly hoped-that the war was about
being ended and the rebellion put down.
In my dreams saw the Flag of our In
ion' playing upon the breezes Of the whole
country; witnessed the bonds that made US
brethren of one glorious confederacy; heard
the hammer and loom as the workshop and
factory were noisy and jubilant with the in
dustry of the operative and mechanic; knew
the farmer was tlling his broad acres and
casting his waiting seed upon them; that the
planter, in his peculiar dignity, was enjoying
the sweat of his "property,' as they brought
to his crowded presses mine of wealth in
cotton and sugar. and methought realized
the fact that | had returned to my home
bearing the precious sheaves of peace and
honor with me.
In this reverie had forgotten all past suf
erings and present dangers-had almost be-
lieved lie. | could see that Davis, Beaure
gard and Bragg were towards, and that thei
armies were decima,ed and demoralzed fol
; want of proper ordnance, ammunition, pro
visions and good currency. But such new
as We have received to-day strips US of sucl
speculations, and settle into the conviction
that we are in the very midst Of rebellion
wicked as treason can be, strong as a resolut
, and brave people can make it, and to en-,
only when the North shall destroy their al
: mics, hang their leaders, confiscate thei
0 property and subdue their very souls.
;. Here, then, waking from the decisions c
the past, with eyes wide open and minds STU
# diously unbiased, l assume this to be tn
+ more reasonable stand point but upon
{ our manhood appropriates the real dignit
i and enthusiasm of patriot soldiers bound t
II fight, if needs be, and to conquer, if possib
:. We have sworn allegiance to the govern
- ment and fidelity to our posts, and We mea
J. to abide them till the war shall end al
e. peace have rendered the plowshare and pr,
|. ming hook more appropriate implements f,
" our use than any ordnance of war; Misfo
" tunes we ought to expect, -reverses We sha
j. experience civil war never existed wit
ia out them. We may suffer for all the wan
" of new army, which, with its untried office
" and inexperienced commissaries, cannot ;
r ways be met with at the most opportul
III moment Long marches, unrelieved qua
. duties, bad cooking, poor rations, sleeple
a, nights and weary, homesick days, pertain
n the soldiers life, and by them he is tried, al
found wanting, or made nero.
l can assure YOU that we have endured o
IS full ratio Of hard times, both upon the S
u and land; have been tired, and hungry, al
sick betimes, and wondered "Do they mi
" me at home ?"-but nerer dismayed, n
have We regretted that our names were
81 rolled among the defenders of the best &C
eminent on eartL.
= Let the rebel horde pass the Potomac;
=, Washington be surrounded by her armed
'N gions; let the government of our "nol
!, slres" be more directly endangered, and t
~ spirit of the Green Mountain state WILL ha
- ~ its response in the prompt acceptance of a
~ call the president may make upon her sol
- Say to your neighbors-tell ALL the pl
'e PIE of Vermont-that the nine thousa
men she has in the field are interested in Il
matter, and do expect that she will rise
1ei the full dignity and Importance of the
~, and defend her defenders.