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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-02-21

SENATORIAL HITs.-In the u. S. SEN
ate debate of Wednesday on the Treasury
Note bill, Senators Fessenden and Cola
mer waxed jocose. The former, after ex-
pressing his opinion on a certain point, re-
lated his experience with financial gentle
men as follows:
But, sir, am entirely inexperienced in
these things, and | must say that after all
the study | have been able TO give TO this
subject have come to the conclusion that
nobody knows much about the question of
/ fnarce in this country, for among the whole
number OF learned financial men whom
have consulted, | have never found any
two of them to agree. Why, sir, not long
since a very eminent financial men came to
me and said that ! must by all means vote
against this proposed measure of making
these notes legal tender, and received a
letter the same day from another eminent
financial friend of his, telling me to vote
for il by all means, as the country could
not possibly do without it. But the next
day received from The first man. who had
gone home, telegram saying that he had
changed his mind, and that must vote for
the legal tender, as ii was necessary to the
welfare of the country; and on that same
day ] received another telegram from his
friend, stating that he had changed his
mind and that the legal-tender clause must
be stricken out, or the country would moi
be safe. (Laughter)
Senator Collamer, in reference to the
legal-tender clause, said:
This proposition was not. half so honor
able as forced loan. In forced loan
the Government takes mans property
and gives him a certificate, which it paws
sometime, if it is able; but in this case il
compels man to take paper at half value
and which would never be paid at all b,
anybody. 1t was like young lawyer
definition of Prima facie case 1t wa
a case That was good in front, but bad il
the rear.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-02-21

Why TEAS ARE HIGH.--An impression
quite generally prevails, that the present
high price of tea results from the higher
duties paid to the Government. This is a
mistake; for the duties are only twenty
cents per pound, and could naturally make
only that difference in the price. The true
cause il the great rebellion in China, which
since our own difficulties have commenced,
has been almost lost sight Of This civil
war has been raging for several years, and
has lately begun to afilict the tea district
rendering tea culture very uncertain and
hazardous.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-02-21
Gen. Gran, Moves Immediately !!

Gen. Buckner, the rebel General at Fort
Donelson, undertook TO daily some with
General Grant, before surrendering, but
couldn't make it 60. Gen. Grant Numbered
back, 81 propose 10 move upon your
works Immediately Good three cheers
for Gen. Grant During Saturday night
a contraction Of all our lines was made for
a simultaneous assault from every point,
and orders were given by Gen. Grant to
take the enemy ut the point of the bayonet.
Every man was at his post, the 18th Hi
nois on the extreme right. AT daylight
the advance was made, and when the full
light of day broke forth, white flags were
hung on many places on the enemy's works.
An officer at convenient point was in
formed that they had stacked their arms
and surrendered early in the morai,g.
The following correspondence, by which
Buckner had to pocket his " chivalry," then
took place:
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-02-21

Brig Gen. Ulysses S. Grant, the hero of
Fort Donelson, is man about 40 years of
age. lie is a native Of Ohio, and gradu-
ate OF West Point. He was twice brevett-
ed for gallant and meriorious conduct in
the Mexican war. He was in the 4lh in
fantry, and resigned in 1855, and went into
business in st Louis. He subsequently,
moved to Galena, ILL.,, where he now re-
sides, and became Interested in large
leather establishment. At the breaking out
of the rebellion he Immediately offered his
services to the government, and was soon
put in command Of an Illinois regiment
He participated actively in the campaign in
Missouri, and obiair ed great credit, and is
now military commander at Cairo.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-02-21

a letter describing the disaster on the
gunboat Essex, off Fort Henry, when the
boiler was pierced by ball, says: "Some
of the crew rushed GU, into the open air on
the platform in front with their cloths aud
skin hanging in threads from their bodies
and with their last breath shouted .Iurra
for the Union Another poor fellow. while
dying, being told that the fort had surren.
dered said 4 die content. Another will
blistered hands pulled the string to fire an.
other shot, bat The steam had dampened the
printing. Seldom has greater heroism been
displayed. Several poor fellows iumpe,
overheard to escape the steam and wer,
drowned. Altogether 1t was an awfu
scene, the eontending ships and the fort, th,
roar of battle and the Kissing steam sendin.
its deadly breath into every pore of the de
voted crew."
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-02-21

In the explosion Of the gunboat Essex,
during the bombardment of Fort Henry,
one Of the seamen was shockingly scalded.
His clothing was at once removed, linseed
oil and flour applied to his parboiled flesh,
and he was carefully wrapped in blankets,
and placed in bed A few moments and
the fort surrendered. In his enthusiasm
he waved his blanket in the air, buzzaine
Cor the stars and stripes. The poor follow
after the first excitement was over, was
assisted below, and in the night he died, full
of rejoicing to the last, at the triumph Of
the old flag
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-02-21

E9y' Major Kimball who led the brilliant
charge ON Roanoke Island, was formerly of
Woodstock, and the publisher of the Wood
stock Age, of that place. He was cap
tain in the army during the Ne xican war,
and with Gen. Scott during the entire
march from Vera Cruz to the city Of Mex
leo, and was breveed major for gallant
conduct at the battle Of Cherubusco.-
When the war with the traitors broke out
he was early in the field, and was appointed
major of the Hawkins Zouave regiment.
New York city, where he has resided for
many years. AT the battle of Roanoke
Island, as will be seen in our columns, this
our readers will see with what courage and
gallantry he distinguished himself Col.
Rush Hawkins, the commander of his reg
iment, is also a Vermonter, and formerly
lived in Woodstock. Vermont may we'll
be proud Of her heroic sons.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-02-21
All Hail!

On no occasion have we issued our pa
per or served our readers with more cheer
ing news than We give them this week.
First, we have the complete victory OF
Burnside, and then the Overwhelming and
Waterloo defeat of the rebels al Fort Don
elson. The capture of prisoners there, ex-
ceeds the number of British taken at both
Saratoga and Yorktown in the days of the
Revolution. The Importance of this victo-
ry can hardly be overestimaied. 1t is the
key to Tennessee, and the highway TO New
Orleans. II is not unlikely that oar troops
will soon be at Cumberland Gap, through
which they may pass into East Tennessee,
toward Gen. Burnside, when they will be
in the rear Of Virginia, and thus the whole
confederate army, JEFF. Davis included,
will be cooped up in the Old Dominion.
Nor is this all. Bowling Green has been
evacuated, and the redoubtable Price has
been driven from Springfield in Missouri,
and many of bis army captured. Thus
daylight is breaking upon the country, and
the day of our deliverance draweth nigh.
Henceforth there is to be no rest for traitors,
for our army sis marching on" Brave
men 60 to death as to their bridal, and lie
down smiling amid the fiery storm. They
win victory, though, in dying, and the coun-
try rejoices over their work while it
wreathes their memory with green"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-02-21

son. The Carondelet, Capt. Walker, brings
the glorious intelligence. The Fort sur
rendered at 8 o'clock yesterday, Sunday
morning. Gems. A. $. johnson and fuck-
ner, AID 10000 prisoners, and large
amount of material OF war are the trophies
of the victory. Loss heavy on both sides
Floyd, the thief, stole away during the
night previous with 5000 men, and is de-
nounced by the rebels as traitor.
am happy to inform you that Flag OF
ficer Foote, though suffering with his foot
with the noble characteristics of our army,
Notwithstanding his disability, will take up
Immediately two gnnboats, and with the
eight mortar boats which he will overtakc,
viii make an immediate attack on Clarks-
vile, if the state of the weather will per-
nit.
We are now firing a national salute from
Fort Cairo, Gen. Grants late posi-, m hon
or Of the glorious achievement.
Signed, Ggo. w. CULLEN,
Brig. General of Volunteers.
ST. Louis, Feb. IL.
Foit Donelson surrendered at o'clock
yesterday morning to the land forces. The
gunboats were present at the time. An
immense amount of war materials are
among tie trophies of the victory. Floyd
skulked away the night before the surren-
der.
The gunboat Carondelet has arrived at
Cairo with large number OF our wound
ed. Many have also been taken to Pa
ducah hospital. The city is wild with ex-
element and joy.
The news was read at the Union Mer-
chants Exchange, creating the most intense
enthusiasm. 'The Star Spangled Banner"
and the Red, White and Blue" were sung
by all present, after which they adjourned,
and marched to head quarters twelve or
fifteen hundred strong, where three rous-
ing cheers for Halleck and Foote. Gen.
Halleck appeared at the window, thanked
the people for the hearty demonstration,
and said -
81 promised when came here, with your
aid, TO drive the enemies of the flag from
your state. This has been done. and it is
now virtually out of Kentucky, and soon
will be out of Tennessee"
The "Star Spaneled Banner" was re-
peated, and with loud cheers for the Union
the crowd dispersed.
Judge Holt wept for JOY, when he heard
the news.
Many of the stores were closed, the city
decorated with flags. and evidence of the
greatest joy everywhere manifested.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-02-21

When Gen. Mcclellan received, on
Monday morning, the dispatch announcing
the surrender of Fort Donelson, he was
sitting in his private room, with Gov. Cur
tin of Pennsylvania, the litter consulting re-
lative to the disposition often Pennsylvania
regiments still at Harrisburgh. The gen.
eral apologized for reading the dispatch,
which he did with strong but suppressed
emotion. Gen. Mcclellan then took the
diSpatch TO secretary stanton on foot
through the-rain. There were some three
hundred spectators at the war department.
Gen. Mcclellan, in breathless haste, barely
announced the fact, when Secretary Stanton
threw up his hat and proposed three cheers
which were given amid the greatest excite
ment.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-02-21

BELLOWS FALLS. FEB, 81, 1859.

G. We publish elsewhere brief com
muuication relative 10 the Council Of Cen
sors 10 be chosen the last "Wednesday Of
next month, by the freenen Of this 5 ate
1t is important that something on this mat
ter be done immediately, as the time is get
ting short. A call for convention should
be issued next week, from some quarter.
Let all the newspapers in the State be
served with a notice fer the convention as
early as Tuesday of mex, week. 1t should
be held as soon as the first week in March,
say at Montpelier.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-02-21

GEN. BUELL.-This distinguished oflirel
is model Of reticence and secrecy. lie
goes to headquarters every morning at alb,
out 10 o'clock, and shuts himself up in his
saactum sdnctoram. impervious TO any hui
man force, except through the regular red
tape channels He will not be interrupt
ed. Ii is as much as mans life is worth
to speak to him on the way to his office.
His servants are as afraid of him as they are
of Old Nick. An express messenger came
to him with a package of maps from Wash
ington, and did not dare to enter the room.
He offered the. package TO one of the por-
tiers to carry ii in" 4" No" said the por-
ter; "you carry it in" No." said the ex-
press man, "he knows you; you take it.
1t was some time before the fellow dared
'face the fcrcely fiowning chief TO hand
him the package and get his pay. Gen
eral Buell. admits no one TO his confidence,
and all predictions of forward movements,
based on pretended access to headquarters,
are mere nonsense.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-02-21
The woods!oek Lam Inf,nlrr. Wine

The Woodstock Light Infantry. which
served as one of tie companies in the First
Vermont Regiment three months volun-
Ieers, Is being organized and are about to
commence their din. A large number
have entered the United States service for
the war, but their musier-roll nov numbers
ifiy-eisht men, and Is fast being filed up.
Since their three moaths' service. ane lieut.
enani-coloael. two captains and FIVE lieut.
enanis have been taken fiom the ranks and
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-02-21

Brig. Gen. McClernard, in compliment
TO Com. Foote for his gallantry in taking
Fort Henry, has ordered the name of the
fort TO be changed to Fort Foote. In hi:
note TO the gallant commodore, Gen. Nc.
Clernand says; "Please pardon the liberty
have taken without first securing YOU
concurrence, as l am hardly disposed TO do
considering the liberty which you took it
capturing the fort without my corporation
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-02-21

AT the capture of Fort Henry, the last
Eoall took effect in the Essex about fifteen
minutes before the rebel flag came down,
and consequently. she failed to be in at the
death. One Of the seaided men, being told
by the physician, as they were drifting
down, that he could not live, asked how the
fight went en-. They have surrendered y
was the reply" Glory to Ged y said he
in feeble voice, and at lie same time try
ing to waye his hand. GLORY to God !
he repeated; II can die now. and dom
care In few Iaoments he was dead.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-02-21

ca The president, at the recommended
tion of Secretary Stanton, sent in to the
Senate for confirmation as Encouragement,
the name of Gen. Grant, on Monday. This
s.ssa4aii.asaisa ftiinss r..,nari fatha
recent great and meriiorious services of this
gallant officer.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-02-21

tsg On Tuesday, in the Senate, Mr..
johnson Of Tennessee, offered joint reso.
luton rendering the thanks of Congress to
the officers, soldiers and seamen of the ar
my and navy for their heroic galantry, and
under the providence of God, for their
brilliant victories over the enemies of the
Union and the Constitution.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-02-21

60 The Charleston Is. c. papers an
nounce an abundance of green peas in their
markets. They are just in time, and the
Union troops will doubtless have an oppor-
tunty 10 partake Of them very soon.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-02-21

self. lie led the attack in ptrson nj the
head Of the Isl Virginia cavalry. This
opers the Baltimore and Ohio railroad TO
Hancock again. G-n. Lander, having
cleared his department Of rebels, renewS his
request TO be relieved on account Of i'll
health.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-02-21

fervently as ever before in his life" lie
is one Of the Cromwcllian style of fighters.
In the interview with Gen. Tilghman,
Com. Fooie asked him how it was possible
he could fight against the old flag? To
which the rebel replied 81 was hard, sir
hard, sir but | must go with my people,
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-02-21

ca The Bennington Banner denies be-
ing convert or belonging to the church of
the Rutland Courier. We therefore sug-
gest that the Courier now join the Banners
church. 1t will then make stride in the
right direction.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-02-21

O. Several of the rebel officers cap
tured on Roanoke Island, were made pris-
oners at the Hatteras bombardment, and
had been afterwards released on taking the
oath of allegiance. 1t can therefore be
seen how much the oath of a rebel is worth
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-02-21
HEADQUARTERS, on the Field, ]
Fort Donelson, Feb. I6.

10 Gen. s. b BuckRer:
Sir-Yours of this date proposing an ar
mistice and the appointment of commits
sioners TO settle on the terms of capitula-
ton is just received. No terms except un-
conditional surrender can be accepted.
propose to move Immediately on your works
am very respectfully, your obi serv't,
q. S. GRANT,
Brig. Gen. Commanding.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-02-21
HEADQUARTERS,

Sir: In consideration of all the circum-
stances governing the present situation OF
affairs at this station, propose to the com
manding officer Of the Federal forces the
appointment of commissioners to agree up
on the terms of capitulation of the forces
at this post undA my command. In that
view l suggest an armistice until - o'clock
to-day. am very respectfully. your obi
serv't, S. B. BUCKNER,
Brig. Gen. G. S. A.
To Brig. Gen. Grant, commanding U. S.
forces near Fort Donelson.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-02-21

COMMODORE FooTE IN THE PULPIT.-
Commodore Foote, who captured Fort
Henry, the other day, with such glorious
daring, is pious as well as brave. On the
Sunday after the victory he filled Presby-
terrain pulpit in Cairo, as the following
paragraph relates from letter dated al
Cairo en- Monday, the 10TH
"The congregation of the Presbyterian
church, yesterday mornings were disap-
pointed at the nonappearance of their pas.
tor. After waiting half an hour fol his ar.
rival, Commodore Foote was induced 10
conduct the service. He seemed to be as
much at home in the pulpit as he was on
the Cincinnati during the bombardment
for he extemporized an excellent practica
discourse from the next Let not youl
hearts be troubled I; ye believe in God, be
lieve also in me- The auditors were mucl
affected at hearing the voice from which SO
lately rang out the word of command,
In WORT extremes, and on the perilous edge
OF battle when ii raged,'
raised in humble acknowledgements (,
Heaven for the victory, in earnest invoca
ton for future protection, and in simple bu
| forcible exposition of the truth that happi
ness depends not on externals but upon in
tegrity, purity Of life, and straightforward
conscientious performance of the dutie
which devolve upon us"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-02-21

BATTLE ~ WEsTERx ymsSrA.-On
Thursday Of hast week, Gen. Lander made
a forced march Thursday night, surprising
and breaking up rebel camp at Bloomery
Gap, Western Virginia, killing IS, capturing
Ia commissioned officer and Is privafes,
ssbile losing but ? men and six horses him.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-02-21

Coon News PROM MIssouRr-Gen
Price has been dliven from Missouri into
Arkansas. His men are being captured by
our troops every day, who are still in pur-
suit
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-02-21

SMALL Pox.-TLe Middlebury Register
says that several cases OF the small pox
have recently appeared in Addison, this
state.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-02-21

CON- Foote, the hero Of the For, Henry
victory, says that on the night before the
battle he slept as swestly and prayed as
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-02-21

are now holding commissions in the grand
army now Ia The field.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-02-21
HEADQUARTERS,

DOVER, Tenn, Feb 16.
Brigadier General GRANT, U. S. A.:
Sir: The distribution of the forces under
my command incident TO an unexpected
change Of commanders, and the over
wheming force under your command, COM
pei me, notwithstanding the brilliant sue
cess of the Confederate arms, to accept the
ungenerous and unchivalrous terms you
propose. am, sir. your servant,
5. B. BUCKNER,
Brigadier General G. S. A.
Our forces were soon in the enemy's
works, when The rebel officers gave up their
swords.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1862-11-21

Singing Class
Fl. Coe Stuart, pupil of Bradbury
proposes if he should meet with the ne
cessary encouragement, to establish him
self in our village during the coming win.
ter, to give instructions in vocal music.
Mr.. S. comes well recommended as a
gentleman, and one possessing iare fac
ulties for imparting instructions. lie was
assistant teacher in the Normal Musical
Academy at Geneseo, N. Y, the past
summer, position not offered to many
We hope our young people will lay hold
of this natter, and the services of Mr..
s. secured.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1862-11-21
Another Fire.

Another Fire.
The hotise of John Hale residing about
3 miles east of this village on the Pt. Ft
Wy. & G. Railway, came very near be-
ing destroyed by fire on Thursday last
the 18Th inst. 1t appears that an oven
opening into the kitchen, and which ex.
tended outward to a wash-house adioin-
ing, was in some way undermined by the
rats, thus giving vent to the fire, which
kindled upon the wood work of the wash
house, which was soon in blaze, from
which the fire spread to the dwelling
house, and but for the exertions of the
neiglb bors, would have been swept away
by tho devourng element. The wash
house and its contents were consumed,
and the end Of the dwelling chared by
the fre-loss estimated at $500.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1862-11-21
The Best Atlas.

The Best Atlas,
In these piping war times every per-
son should have a correct atlas of the seat
of war, to enable them to trace out the
line of march Of the great army of the
Republic, and the points in that onward
march at which they may meet in deadly
conflict the base enemy, who are attempt
ing the overthrow of the Union. The
best war map as well as the best atlas,
by odds now c1tant is that published by
johnson of New York, and for which G.
B. johnson is now canvassing the county.
1t is gotten up in good slyle--supelbly
bound, aud is the best mihnutia map
we lave ever examined.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1862-11-21

brought in by the hundred, which were
all hard looking customers. Also great
many wagons were brought in, laden with
stolen dry goods from the different towns
in Kentucky. After three DAYS rest, we
received marching orders for Lebanon,
and we had to retrace our steps, for near
" fifty miles, when close to Lebanon, we
received marchnG orders for Nashville,
we changed our courSe. and encamped
near the town of Solma Here we received
our knansacks and tents which we had
not seen since the Goth dav Of August.
The day had been verv cold with rain and
snow, and in the evening it commehced
showing yerv hard with hiph wind, and
by morning there was three ip,be, of
snow. and cold enough to freeze thick ice
but for this timely God. send of recaiyinp
our tents. we must all have ner;sbed An.
ring this night ont in tLe omen air with.
out our coatf, From here we set out for
Nashville, on by.road until we struck
the Columbia and Nashville pike, pro.
ceedipg on it some miles, W. encamned
on the banks of Rolling Fork. On the fol-
lowing dav we set ont keenino alone Tho
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1862-11-21

Religious Interest.
We have been informed by frien d.
that for some weeks past, there has been
an increased interest manifested upou the
subject Of religion, by the attendents upon
the M. E. Church of this village. The
membership are awakening from slumber,
and under the faithful minstration Of their
present efficient pastor, Rev. Mr.. Burk.
holder, the spiritual condition of the con-
gregation is improving.