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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1862-03-07
to keep the peace" with big oak stick in

to keep the peace" with a big oak stick in
his mouth.
Recruiting in Iowa is good business, and
there seems to be no lack of men. The re-
cord Of the Iowa troops in the late battles, as
well as those earlier in the campaign, speaks
well for the Iowa boys bravery, and the way
they still continue to pour into the ranks,
shows that patriotism is not all dead yet
Still, III some parts Cf the state are some who
say all they dare to discourage patriotism,
and meetings are being held at which resolu-
tons are passed expressing sympathy with
traitors in Fort Lafayette, and denouncing
the war as brought on solely by abolitionsm;
and not content with this, these traitors mag
nifty and harp on the national debt, to create
discomfort with our government. These
meetings would seem to be in answer to a
call recent y made be some traitors in the
South, for all those opposed to L!ncoln's adj
minstration, here in the Northwest, to hold
meetings in which discomfort NAV be Great
ed. Bat all this is up hill business.
We have had tremendous cold winter
here. Two feet Of snow in the city, and three
fifty miles out. has been our quota for the
last six weeks, and trains west of here have
not run regularly fer some time Large
quantities of pork are awaiting shipment to
Dubuque, which at present is impossible land
if caught by sudden thaw a serious loss
to packers would ensue. The taking of
Forts Henry and Doneson raised the price
of pork from 500 per cwt. to $500. Peo-
pie out west of here were kept in blessed g-
norance OF this advance in prices by the snow
banks. y sharp tinancier of this city imme-
diately sterted out, and in few davs' time
bought up large quantities Of pork, at a
slight advance over old prices, which holders
thought godsend. Now this shrewd chap
is $4,000 better off than he was two weeks
ago. and his pork is still rising Who says
money can't be made these hard times?
NJ. J. 5.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1862-03-07
RecapitulatiOn.


Amounting to S332046,Oo per annum,
which will be brought into the State, and
distributed among the families, and friends
of the Soldiers, or remain on deposit in the
State Treasury drawing ) per cent. interest.
1t will be noticed that number of compa-
nes deferred their allotments until the next
"Pay day." This was because many of the
members were in debt to the Suffers, or 9TH
ers, and it was necessary for them to pay up,
before they could allot. This remark will
also apply to many members who have de-
ferred allotment But We found it the al
most universal expression of those who thus
deferred their allotment, that they wanted to
avail themselves Of the plan, as soon as they
could do SO. In order to complete our la
bors etfectually, and to give to all. the desir-
ed opportunity to allot, it will be necessary
for one of the Commission to visit the Brig
ade at Camp Griffin previous to the next
Pay day to secure the large number of al
lotments which We have every reason to be-
lieve will be made B,atIeboro PhnniJ.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1862-03-07

day afternoon, had nine bullets put through
his coat, and yet sustained no injury. Peter
Morton of the 18th Illinois had the case of
his watch, which he wore in his upper vest
pocket, Immediately over his heart, torn a
way by canister shot, and the watch still
continued to keep time.
The life Of Reuben Davis of the kentucky
9TH was saved by silver half dollar in his
waistcoat pocket. He had borrowed that a.
mount of companion some days before, and
offered to return it before going upon the
field; but his companion told him to keep
the coin, as he might stand in need of it be-
fore night. He had need of it in his great
est need. for a rifle ball struck the coin in
the center, and destroyed the figure of liber-
ty on its face.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1862-03-07
Therefore We are in arms to renew such sac
rifces as our fathers made to the holy cause

Therefore We are In arms to renew such sac
riices as our fathers made to the holy cause
of constitutional liberty. At the darkest
hour of our struggle the provisional given
place TO the permanent government After
series OF successes and victories, which COW
cred our arms with glory. We have recently
met with serious disasters. But in the heart
of people resolved to be free these d;sas-
tiers tend but TO stimulate to increased re-
sistance. 10 show ourselves worthy Of the
inheritance be9ueathed to US BY the patriots
of the Revolution, We mus; emulate that he
roic devotion which made reverse to them
but the crueible in which their patriotism was
refined. With confidence in tie wisdom and
virtue of those who will share with me the
responsibility, and aid me in the conduct Of
puoilc affairs; securely relying on the patri-
otlsm and courage of the people, of which
the present war has furnished SO many eI-
amples, deeply feel the weight of the re-
sponsibility now, with unaffected diffid-nce,
am about to assume; and, fully realizing the
ineapacity of human power to guide and 70
sustain, my hope is revsrenily fixed on Him
whose fave is ever youchsafed 10 the cause
which is just. With humble gratitude and
alteration, acknowledging the Providencs
which has SO visibiy protected the confedera-
cy during its brief but eventful career, 10
Thee, Oh God, trusiirgly commit myself,
and prayerfuIy invoke Thy blessing on my
Country and lis cause"
The accounts sav that there was no popu-
lar enthusiasm manifested at the inaussra-
ton. II was solemn rather than q JOYOUS
occasion. After the delivery of the address
Judge Halyburton administered the oath 10
the president and vice president, and the
crowd then dispersed. In the evening there
was levee at the presidents house As the
Richmond Wing bitterly said of this empty
pageant the day before it occurred, In view
of the past. the present, and probable future.
the pageant is bitter mockery and miser-
able compensation for the ruin of free peo-
pie. \ child with bauhle, an old man with
a young wife, are partial Illustrations Of tbs
deplorable folly"
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1862-03-07
Brave Fighting at Fort DOnel>Cn.


'"'' "''"s ~ VII 'o'''>'"'
Some of ,be host s,o,a-un fcb,;,o IN This
wa, was dome =, Fort DoraIson and !, mr>,
ha conceded tina, tho ,ehsls fo,,b, u;,b or.o,
d.,;r,, ord o,o, r;,h Jos,or,,;o, :,
o.sas ,,ou;r, ,bom..I,os ,os,I,. s,,orox -
,b.;r ls,dsrs in na,sor.I couraoa T,aonb,.
ou,. -, $500, L.;,l:. .l H.
o;, .ho. Io,1 ill., 1
,,, ,,,h ,1 o,,h 1,E. a,. .h ~
m.ra ofCo,C T. S,,;,h nho IoJ ,h.n, =,
o.o,, :, ,o o.h,,,. 1 .uIi,.i
'h., ,ho,, ,..h ,h.,.:,,a.,.;. II
a, J., ,o..o ~ =, ,.a.,r,.s
l, tc .....,.Il,:i.
~, .,
.,
..,,;. !. ,ro,, ,,:
Nau ;s,.os -. .,o,.I,,s.,ass s. -, a.,
!, -. =, -, -.
,,sbsd ovsr ,bs r;t-.;,s .f,., ,.r.n,.h had
,
Thousand foes @, Saturday , vo,n, man
L., e> Hartley Win had los, , hro,bsr ,hc
,,re,.;ous d,v swors :, hs sr.,.,..el o,d :,
,l,o s,,,; H.. ,ha ro,.,1. a.,.o,., -.
nf ,bsm s;ro,.Eond.1. l1,d ,br.. or ,h.r
a,d ,b.r los, b;s oun If. C,r,or,l \I,,o,o,
an Ir;>bma, seein,, that tho staff of or, &c
tho re,,;n,ert,I aa,s w,s shot ,w,v ,;cL.d
~, tho S,o,s and s,r;roS o,1 wro,,;,,, ,bo,,
ronnd his bodv rrs,.5 over tho nor,,e, of
fine ou,worLs and crving .Coma an my
brave bovs" was b,,wn 70 ni.ces nv = shell
Ar orderly s.r,eant SEEING a r,bel noin.-
in, rifle =. tho c,,-,in of his conn,nv
,b,., b;rs.,fh,e,r.. h. La,o,ad ,t,;o.r ,,,l
received the bullet through his breast, and
fell dead in ,be arms Of rho man he had say
ed Tho ordsrIv s.rr.,,+ bod b.o, ro,r.J
and rerv ,,s,srou.I .Ir ,re,,.d ~, ,bs t,.b.r -,
the can,a;n and had declared whom h. frs,
er);s,sl tim, h.. would be bor,,. 20 d;o 20
s,va tho I;t. of bis ba,sfac,or.. SOW N,s,
,ohI, and mos, u,or;o,sI, a;d no ,.ao.r his
,,ror,;ss,
In tho heat &c Sa,,raav,S f,bt sov.r.I
sold;ers wounded and covered v;,b blood
wer. ,ho,,, to On onto ,b, f.IJ o,o;, onI
wou]d b,va dome go had they so, besn mr.
dered hv ,hs suroeo,s 10 ,bo bos,,;,.I E,o,,
,lsr oro of -. J.,or,o;rod s.IIo,,s oso,,,od
o,,d o,rr;ol H.. ,ruslo, into o,bou ~
men, Seven nr;va,,s who had been s,rncL
j., tho arm, o,d bsod wert 20 ,bo snro.o,s
and asked 70 extrac, tb. hall as soon ,s nos.
s;bls Tba;, r,cuast w,s ,,r,r,.J and f,.
of them returned 70 the field
With, ,bo for, , small ,ecoss;,r a., ,o.
nlan,ed and twice the nole sunnor,;,g II VA.
shot away \ rebel soldier nicLcd il mn orf
said: That is a bad omen: fit ia broueh
down again we shall he Defeated" Hardl,
had he snoken before n she'll hurst ,bov, h;
head, and fragment sbivered the staff IN,
crashed ,hrouoh the sneakers skull Ono q
the rebels mounted the breastworks in f,l
view of our forces, and defed the ID Yam
KEGS; but hardly had his defiance passed hi;
Inns before he fell pierced bv score of buI
lets. Another remained outside of the rife
nits after all his companious had retreate,
behind them. and fought with his sword a
sainst half dozen of the Jnionists who ha,
surrounded him and were anxious to TAX
him nr;soner They asked him several time
to surrender, but he declared he would ra,b
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1862-03-07
From the Regular Army.
RECRUITING RENDEZVOUS, 18th l.. S. l.,
DUBUQUE, Iowa, Feb. u, 1862

In these times of much bloodshed, it
seems refreshing to come across a great gen
eral who gains b!oodless victories. 1t seems
good to look in the face of such man, even
II he don't look like man, and you are dis
appointed in him. People who went great
way that they might look upon the wonderful
Isaac Newton with his great mind, d,were sore
ly disappointed at his little body, and were
surprised that such mind ever got into such
body. Napoleon was a small man Lord
John Russell is a small man. and 50 is-Tom
Thumb-Gen Thomas Thumb, sir. do no,
know that his mind is great, out his fame is.
thanks to p. I. Barnum. That humbug dub
bed little Tommy, "General,' and that appel
iatlon still sticks to him like burr to
sheep.
You good people in the East are already
aware Of the new life infused into the army
of the West. Gen Tom Thumb is among
US. You have heard of the terrible discom-
future and cursing Of the rebels. Gen Tom
Thumb is 10 blame You have heard of folt
Donelson, fort Henry. Sprine6eld. etc We'll
Gen Tom Thumb is now at St Louis. aiding
Gen ialleck with the experience and wisdom
of Napoleon Bopap.r,e. whom ne has so of-
ten lmpersonated before delighted audiences.
People NAV throw IN their hairs for and b;..
torians may ampify uoon the eenera)sbin oe
HallecA and Grant. but le, me-. Mr. Editor
here lift nv humble voice in behalf Of the
claims of Gen TbomaS Tbumb To hin, h,
the praise.
Otherwise there is = cood 1eo) of b,,n,,,,,
about the little general He ism, 60 sm,lI
as Rornnm said hs uos IVA aoon .I,.u
bows many a time. a,1 e L.dos n,r.;., :,
saving he ;s handsome .;,b..r ,h.,,.
;ud,.s Of d;m;rn,;v. heor,v or ,bo, hnno
IT, soer hin, y, cos,;,.L.
on the same train will, h;,, f,r &C.. ,.;I,. .-
so. "took , look" !, hin, io;,l, l..
chi, comss as h;oh ,Lo ,,,. >,
seats In form bo : ,,1or L;s lol.
dummy his hair is tsxv his mon,b ! hon,o
IT, his chin : or. s. ,,1..,,, -
ewes stick on, and .s 70 -. ,oso l,,.,..
how 70 describe 10 Aooo,4;n
nomenclature Of the }omen,e1 ou,bor sc
"Iov. and Sk,,cS sb.,,o oon,,.
moog the snnhs or h.,l. or hInn,s os
sbarns or ,;oreo,.s or fnos ,;sl
rather among the LuIyies yas .b,,,," :
tbe annronr;,ta ad;ac.;ye 70 a,,I,. % .haC
erar, nose, for il Is not noss ,r. b,,,ca
and vii! hardly keep his ewes ansrt His
yoi., has sort of "crack,1 au,s" ,I,..r,o
ter about it: in short. he would ha . f,;,bt
had HarDpm never coma across hin, 49,,
summer when TRAVELLING in the w1ds of U-;s
consjD. one dav lost the road ard af,er .
while stumbled unon an out of the way sham
". | ranped at the door. honinp to find so,,e
one who could direct me how TO get ont q,
this lonely nlace. The door onened AVID -
nv utter establishment little hit nf cha,
F let Av mess Of Dutcb-J sr,,osc = uas
Dutch-that nearly unset me- \, least mv
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-02-22
Southern News.

BALTIMORE, February 2l.0One of the released
prisoners who has been confined at Richmond
seven months, gives unmistakable evidence Of a
growing Union organization at Richmond. The
Union men claim to be 5000 strong, and say
they eagerly waiting and longing for an op
portunity to fling out the stars and stripes.
Out Of ten Notifications erected around Rich
mond olH Y one is armed and the CITY can be cas-
lily taken.
Desperate efforts are making to get recruits for
the army.
The SecessioniSts admitted that unless they
could secure the services OF every male Virginan
between eighteen and sixty years of age they
must yield within thirty days.
The UnionistS have leagues regularly organ
ized. with signs and pass words.
Many acts Of Kindness were shown at every
possible opportunity TO prisoners.
He further says that from three TO four regi-
ments were daily arriving at Richmond, and that
the Tennesseans were going 10 Tennessee, and
the Carolianians and others to their respective
States.
lie also understood tint only sorne thirty regi
ments would remain nj Manassas.
The news of the surrender of Fort DonelSoI
had a most dsheartening effect at Richmond.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-02-22
JAMES NJ. RAY, SECRETARY

UxIrrD STATES CoURr.-This court adjourned
Yesterday after session of two weeks, during
which time much important business dis
charged by Judge Treat of Springfield. Illinois,
who has held the last three courts in this district
owing to the continued illness of Judge Hunting
ton At this term now just closed. the count
made decision having very important bearing
on insurance, railroads and other foreign corpora
tons doing business IN this State A Mr. Con-
ner of Greenfield. Indiana. had mill insured in
the PhGnix Insurance Company of Hartford.
Connecticut. Last August the mill burned down
and. the company refusing TO pay, Dir. Conner
brought action the policy in the United States
Court. and had process served under section SO.
page -. III vol. of statutes OF le52. which has
been adopted by the court, ON the company
agent in this CITY The court held on motion
70 set aside the service that foreign corporation
could not be sued in this State, there beng no
law in Indiana authorizing the service OF process
on such corporations in actions where property
has not been attached
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-02-22
From WASHINGTON. .

WASHINGTON, 81 The steamer Stepping Stone
arrived AZ the navy yard this morning from the
upper fotilla Yesterday morning.
his steamer with launch and boats crew
from the Yankee. went on a reconnaissance mp
Oecoquan creek. some four miles
Lieutenant Eastman sent out acting master
Lawrence, with the launch. who visited tie north
and south shores Of the creek, penetrating into
the interior. but without finding any signs of the
rebels Just as the launch Was leaving the south
side of the creek a brisk fire was opened upon
them by the rebels from Eve or six teld pieces
posted in clump OF woods.
Some forty shells were thrown by the enemy
all OF which flew intentionally near the Step
ping Stone but doing no damage save slightly
tearing the flag
The fire was returned by the Stepping Stone,
and howitzer in 4 launch. plungng shower Of
rifle shots into the cover of the rebels, which un
doubtedly damaged them, as their fire slack
ened.
A special to the Post saws:
The Congressional Committee on Conference
on OF Tie treasury pote bill can not report until
Col D. Utassy, of the Garballi Guard, has
been arrested by Gen Blenker for publishing ar
tcles i'm the New York Democrat. on the demon
alizing of the German division of the army of the
Potomac
President Lincoln is i'll to-day. having become
exhausted from watching by the bedside of hrs
son Willie nnn refs
The National Railroad Convention unanimous
ly agreed upon rates " charge tie Government
for transporting troops and munitions of war.
after which il adjourned.
The Government has released a large number
of political prisoners from Forts Lafayette and
Warren on their parole that they will not give aid
and comfort TO the enemy.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-02-22
.sr TELEGRAPH.
New York Market.

NEw YoKK, February a.
Flour sc lower with only limited business
doing for export and home Consumption s.
50d5 90 for supertine State; s. 55d5 s. for
extra State, closing at SIS s0d5 e5; s. 50(d5 %
for superfine Western; s. 75@6 for common to
medium extra Western; Sc 00@6 % for shipping
brandsextra. round hoop Ohio, and So l5@6 -
for trade brands the market closing dull with no
BUYERS at outside quotations.
Whisky continues unsettled; sales at about 26
d26l &C, chiefly %
Wheat very dull and dropping with not enough
doing to make quotations, small sales of red State
at 81 IL.
Corn rules heavy; sales at 63lec for mixed
Western in store: Doc delivered: Gle for new
yellow Jersey; 62c for old and new mixed do /;
75c Tor prime white Western.
Pork in fais demand but without change in price; ;
sales at Sl3 6GG6ll for mess ard 9f 10 tor prime,
closing with no sellers at the latter figures
Beef rules firm.
.Dres sell hogs hrmer; sales at AZ &c for Western
and DC for city
Lard rules very firm; sales at 7ss@s9sc with
good demand.
Butter in better demand at ia l4c for Ohio
and l6G2lc for State
Cheese steady at 5(d1c.
Sugar market for raw is heavy but prices are
without quotable change; tendency downward;
range Tor fair TO good refinery 6s8(061sc; Cuba
Ca &c Porto Rico 6la@elec; refined sugars
dull and declining.
Molasses dull and declining; Cuba MuscOvado
25c; Porto Rico 35@3Sc.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-02-22
Night dispatches.
From Cumberland River.

ST. LouIs, February 2l.-Specials from Cairo
10 the Republican, and Democrat say:
On Tuesday two rebel regiments from Clarks
vile came to Fort DonelsOn and gave themselyes
up, saying they were tired fighting against the old
flag. 4-- ~
1t is declared that strong objections will be
raised BY Tenresseeans against the Bowling
Green force offering battle at Nashville.
The Provost Marshal at GAINESVILLE has sent
word to Gen. Grant to come up and occupy the
town at once
The officers of gunboats lying at GAINESVILLE
represent the Union feeling very strong. The
people state they had beenled to believe that the
Union army was entirely composed Of Germans
aud negroes for Abolition purposes; but now they
see it Is not, and anxious 10 return TO their al
lcgiance.
Prominent citizens there saws similar feelings
will pervade the whole State in a week
Governor Hnrris has called meeting of the
Legislature next Monday for the purpose, it Is
affirmed, of having all unconstitutional acts pass
ell by them Immediately annglled, aud Tennessee
officers and citizens declare the State will soon be
back in the Union
Generals Buckner and Johnson still at Fort
Doneson.
Gen Cullum has sent sixty nurses aud ten
surgeons TO attend upon the wounded at Mound
CITY
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-02-22
TElEcRAPHlc.
No0a Reports.
from Warrington.


WAsHISsToS. Feb. 20.-After Senate's extra
session to-day. the treasury note bin was received
from the House with amendments
On motion OF Mr.. Fessenden. the Senate dis
agreed 10 them, and Committee of Conference
was ordered
The Senate has had under consideration yes
terday and 20 day, IN executive session, a mes
sage from the President. embracing ar important
communication from Minister in Mexico, Mr..
COrw.a.
The proposition IN pay the public debt of Mex
leo was particularly under discussion.
Col Richardson, FROM the House military COM
mttee is preparing a bill to effect the incarcera-
tiOn and refusal to exchange all prisoners who
have taken an oath to support the Constitution OF
the United States, such rs Senator'S. members OF
Congress, foreign ministers and all who have been
IN the regular amy or navy and who may have
occupied office. civil "a military. nnder the so
called Southern Confederacy. In short TO punish
the leaders in tins rebellion and under no preteNt
Brig Gen. Thomas Williams has been released
from duty at the department of North Carolina
and ordered to report TO Gen Butler.
The Hualds dispatch says: r
The executive session of the Senate was
chiefly occupied to day with the consideration OF
our relations with Mexico without coming TO any
conclusion. The subject was postponed till
Tuesday.
The report of Senator Sumner, chairman OF
Committee OF Foreign Relations, on the existing
Mexican imbrogIio and the duty OF our own Gov
eminent, is said To he an extremely clear and con
elusive exposition OF the whole position.
Ii is believed that the recommendation OF this
report will adopted by the Senate
IL is beliey eel that informal ton has been re
ceved here other than that brought by the \ or
folk boat in relation to the proposed surrender OF
Nashville
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-02-22
Another Attack on Nrs. Lincoln.

We find in the New York Independent CORES
pondence from Washington the following:
| went to see Lincoln again soon after, and he
consulted me about various plans that were in
prospect-but all these things YOU will learn from
the newspapers. | told him very plainly that
I've must have n policy; that that policy must be
in accordance with the laws Of" and said he,
somewhat under his breath, Il have looked at
this question in every light, and begin to believe
you right. | have always wanted slavery
abolished. hut ! didn't believe we had any con
stitutional right to touch the matter; bur the
more look into the Constitution. the more see
in it the power granted to do anything TO put
down a rebellion; and in regard to the slaves
Here a shrill voice called abraham, Abraham
| recognized the voice of Mrs Lincoln and as
she and | had always been enemies, imme-
diately withdrew. Ny opinion is that she had
been listening at the keyhole
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-02-22

NV YoKK, Feb 2l.-The celebration OF
Washingtons Birthday viii he universal Ma
tional sautes will be fired and the bells Of Trini
" Church will chime national airs. Washing
tons Farewell Address will be read at the Cooper
institute. where also an Grafton BY Geo. Bancroft
will be delivered
Mayor Opdyke BY proclamation requests ,
general suspension ofbusness.
The Produce Exchange will be closed. the
Custom House, insurance companies and many
banks close at noon. No session of the Broker 5
Board will be held
There will be an Grafton and grand concert
in the evening at the Academy Of Music under
the auspices of the 18th regiment
TIE City Hall and public buildings in the Park
viii be Illuminated.
Gordon. the SLAYER Captain, was executed nj
noon to day tie made no speech. lie attempted
suicide last night by smoking cigars saturated
with strychnne
The Post says reiniorcements have been sent
u Gen Burnside. which will increase his force To
10000