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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-05-16

In Felehvle May G, ASA WENTWORTH. Esq, father
OF Col A. Wentworth. ~ this village aged 96 years Born
az trotop, Mass in l'66 he resided Alstead from
lH 20 ls5l since which time he has resided with his agh-
ter in fcehville lie the Oldest the town and
probably In the county e. Wndsprhe family Of
nine children six Of whom lived to be 60 Yeats age
s father, Moses Wentworth was born In lT2G, and
the battle of Quebec In 1853 under Gen. Wolss.
In Townshend, April Z Of consumption Miss Nor CT
ANA PERRY daughter Of Jesse and Achah Perry aged 40
years and months.
In Springfield, April l6th Mrs. Mary L. wife Of AMAsA
wooLsoN, aged AZ years.
In Reading, April 18TH of dropsy Mrs EIIZABETII
BUCK, reliet Of the late saml Buck, aged 20.
In South Woodstock MAY 3D. FLORA daughter Of Gusta.
vus and Haldah Lake, aged years and II months
In Springfield. III, Camp Butler after lingering i'm.
ness Of typhoid fever Monday March 81 Captain JOHN
+ HARVEY, of company y. Twelfth Illinois Cavalry His
usual honurs entitled to his rank Captain Harvey
native Of Chesterfield, H. and eldest Of Ruins Har-
vey Of that place.
IN Marlboro n. H., March % zE0UIAu WHITE, widow
81 The late Enceh White aged 50 cars, IL months and
days.
In Woodstock May 5th atsr years Of patient suering
sirs ABIGAIL CARLTON wife Of Calvin Carlton, deceased
aged IS.
In Westmoreland,N n. II April %, Miss. SARAH SMITH
aged u years. month aud IL days.
In Haiifa* May sJAsiEs CLARE the saith year ofhis
age.
In wardsboro, April % LEDDIa, wife of VIM c. Brig
haIn, aged 60 years
In Woodstock, LIST ut., Mrs ANNA EMERSON, aged IS
years
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-05-16

CASES OF DEAFNESS CUREp.-In Wal
tons Daily Journal, and tie New York
Times, we find tie following cases men
toned of having their hearing restored -
From waton's Daily Journal. tMontperer) Nay 7th
DIR. Lighthill arrived at the Pavilion last
Saturday night. Mr.. Lewis Joslyn, of East
Hardwick, who is GA years of age, and has
been deaf twenty years, has been restored
to his hearing by DR.. Lighthill.
From the New-York Times, February IL, 1861.
Deafness Cured-Mr. bartholomew Pot
ter, OF MQnson, Hampden County, Mass
an old gentleman. SO years of age. who is
now on a visit to friends in this city, suffer.
ed under the atfliciion OF deafness for forty
years, without any cessation or change. A
son of this gentleman---Mr. ID. +. Potter
labored under the same malady, and his
case was deemed hereditary and therefore
incurabie, He was induced, however, &c
place himself under the treatment Of DIR
Lisbthill, of this city, who completely re
stored his hearing. The father followed
the example OF the son, and the same goot
bat more remarkable result easued, and he
now hears as wen as any one. This WI
regard as an achievement of medical skill
worthy of comment,
Tire Woodstock papers state that Dir
Liehthil is going to be at Henry's Hotel
Woodstock, on the 10Th Of May, and in,
tends remaining there until the Dist Of May
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-05-16

DEaTii OF Hon. G. L. BAILEY.-fhe
Hon. Goldsmith Il. Bailey, member of Con-
grsss from the Ftchburg and Worcester
district in Massachusetts, died at his resi-
dence IN Fitchbufg on Thursday of last
week. Ills disease was consumption, from
which he had been suffering for several
years. He was 80 years of age. Mr.. B.
was formerly resident of this village, and
in lo43 was associated with DIR. 8. Nj.
Blake in the publication of the Bellows
Falls Gazette. He afterwards entered the
law office of Hon. VIM. c. Bradley at West
minister, as a student, and completed his
professional studies with Wood Il Tory at
Ftchburg, at which place he entered upon
the practice of his profession. He was for
several years member of the Massachusetts
Legislature, where he served with marked
ability on the Judiciary Committee of the
Senate, and was in 1850 elected member OF
Congress. He was man modest and un-
assuming demeanor, and was held In high
esteem by all who knew him for his genial
social qualities, and as gentleman and a
citizen. As d legislator his position always
stood high, though declining health prevent.
ed him rom active participation In the pro-
ceedings Of Congress.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-05-16

JEFF, Davis's fugitive coaehman, whose
narrative has been printed, is pure Affi-
can, black as midnight. He can read and
write, and talks as well as member of
Congress. After examination and cross
examination by Gems. Mcdowell and King,
and several newspaper correspondents, not
flaw could be detected ia his story. He
is now employed as a body servant to Gen.
Mcdowell lie says JEFF Davis, since the
battle of Shiloh, has been pale and haggard,
and talks but little. When he does open
his lips, it is but TO curse and blame his
generals. He adds that Davis remarked
after the battle of Shiloh that he planned
advanced movements, but his generals exc!
euted retreats.
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Married.

In ludlow on the 9th inst, al tho residence Of r. W
SMITH, by the Rev, Ira Pearson. Mr. nAylp JEwErT
offitchbure, Mass and Miss. EMMA 7. REED. 81 H.
In Brattleboro. NAV l. Mr.. JOSEPH u rRAGIN of Gro
ton, aud Mis-, ELLEN /. KNIGHT, OF ru,ney.
In Vernon May lst by Rev. VIM. stowS Nj. MASON
LAMB and Miss. ANN S. NEWTON.
In Chesterfield, n H. April 80. BY Rcy. T. L Fowler.
Mr. NELSON DuNKLEE OF fernoh and Miss osALINA
*. HARyEY,ofC.
In Springfield. Mass Nav LIST. by Rev g. G. Eucking.
ham NJ JosEpii II RICHMOND, CT guilfod, and Miss.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-05-16
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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-05-16
THE GREAT CAUSE OF
HUMAN MISERY.

Just published in Sealed Enreicre--Prse Gess.
lecture By Dr. euiycrren. the .au-4 anf euro Of
n Spcfnatorrho7, Cousu1nption. Neufsi aud phrsial
Debility. NefvucsIs EflsFy iripaiiet Nutrition the
Boiy ssi-ue, Wfatness % tie Lih. ant tie Bark
sgi,on and Incars-fy rSiy and aier; ruiiness q
Ap rcesiun los % Nevury. arer.fn % society lose
d Solitude Timidfy sefnisirast Dizziness Ifc1tatie
Affections q the y rnpcs ths fars. IuY1lanrary
Entnls. and SEXUAL lucaPaeity the conselIa 4
Toutt4fai iuiis-refiau. SC Sc
& Ts aanirsoc lerttrc Clearly pruvcs tisf ,- above
enumerated. cfrn 81 lffi evils - remossl aiti-
out uecrs and Nstolf 4zierdl- -a cnrt;ilus and
should be rrsd b osey gcuth and every in the land
sent und.r sral. alr n niain -alrd r-rs npe
the rrceipt e siz ccnts. Tfs-c fturs b Al
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aiy Il rn-rrst Nsr Yc-s . .. Ecs- $
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-05-16

Prince Napoleon, in a private letter re-
Gently received at Washington, expresses
his qualification 1T the victories CT the
Union armies, says that he is pleased to
have foreseen months ago that the United
States ould finally put down the rebellion,
and adds wish that its overthrow may
prove the death-blow TO slavery on the
American continent.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-05-16
CAMBRIDGE MAKKET.


40 Cattle about 375 Beeves and as Stores
consisting Working Oxen Miebcows and one and
shree years orr
Prices Marx Begf-Ex SC 80 a 55 FIRST quality,
S6900Ho second quality; 50 70 0.0y third quality,
so Co. a. ordinary. Su.Od
Working Oxen, 500 a 10.
Cows and Caivcs-S25 q As
yearins none tive year eld sfs9s1s three year old,
SCI ans.
sheep and Ismbs1Do az market prices in loss - co.
90 q - 90 each, extra. - 50 - %; or jjc = h.
Hides 8 a. &c Tailow, q SIC.
Pelts 81 50, q 3 % each Cali Skins a DC b.
HcmartsThe market not very lively 70 day; prices
about hast week but the "a tie OF better
quality; not % many naa Calves plenty sis
ox.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-05-16

PEAK FAMILY BefL RISeEhs.-This
talented troupe Of Vocalists and Bell Ring
ers, that have excited the musical world for
the past seventeen years are to favor
our towns-people with one Of their chaste
aud notel entertainments a, Wighiman's
Hall, on Friday evning, May 10Th. This
Is the only company of Bell Ringers now
travelling in connection with the Peaks.
We notice the name of Jean f. Spaulding.
solo violnist, whose name ranks amongst
the first in the profession: also the names
of w. A. Field, harpist and A. IL. Fer
nald, pianist. We expect a rich treat.
Go early.
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fERxoEr BOARD or EbUcATIoS,
sesre tary' IS Office, May 9Th, 1867 I
Teachers Institutes.

r2yEACHERs Institutes for the counties of Orange Wind
Il sor. windham, Bennington Rutlahd, and Addison,
viii be held follows
At Newbury, May 2I-8 At Manchester, June CT
9 W. RiF. Win g 81 & E poultney, - 10--1I
Townshend, June "a /" shoreham, "13-A
The Institutes viii each continue in session during
days, commencing az O'Clock A. and no ding during
the day aud evening.
All friends Of education cordially invited attend
and as puuctuaily ms possible.
Town erintendents desired to that Teachers
informed their right attend without
and urge their attendance.
Clegymen and Superintendens particularly Invited 70
attend far convenient.
- eergymen respectfully invited give notice rot
their Pupits. 21-2ll j. S. ADAMS, Secretary.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-05-16

ed him almost insantaatoasly. His wife
and young man who saw him fall were
quickly by Ills side, but only to hear a slight
sroan, and to witness the last gasp of life.
The scene that followed this sudden calami-
~ in the immediate presence of a fond wife
and children, we will not attempt TO describe.
Mr.. Il. was an active and reliable business
man, and his loss will be much felt in that
community.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-05-16

STATE OF yERsIO Nj, Tse Hon. Probate Court
DIST CT WESTMINSTER, sor sail District. To al
persons interested in the Estate of ANNA FOSTER a-r Of
pu .ney. crzssi testaee. crsrsins-
yen are herty notified that this si detsle upsn
the alaxsnce Of the Of ohn Knbsii. executor
ai and testament q sid dccctsr. and crce dis
trtuiion q sid csiats among the persons end thereto.
At the session. trreof rl fhc Inn Of wider.
in oct rlzrI. 10 sai district the frst Wednesday II
Iurs A. o. Isl, When where you nav be he1rd Ia TIE
premise II yen s.. BENJ. ". DIAN. fs-is-,T.
Graeca, Nsy $ ISL 2H
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-05-16

The total debt incurred In the pros ech4
ton of the war up to May 10th, is 1924
900, 600, instead Of a thousand millions.
as Va.landgham's address falsly and mai .
ciously asserts.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-05-16

build announce to our readers that
made arrangements by which We
hred to receive all kinds OF book
The work will be done in the
perior manner, and we are quito
|giye satisfaction.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-05-16
al Nj at t ers.
RIDAY, MAY &c, 1864.
AT BELLOWS Fats i. q.

Nj southern Way Mails close at us A. NJ. and
Arrive at II 90 NJ, and 5l5P.M.
Eastern Way Mails close at u a0P NJ. Arrive
bid Western Way minis eltse at li0oA. NJ
\. NJ.
Way Mails close at LOOM. Arrive at ilso
Village Way Mails close at looP.m. Arrive
i from 100 A. NJ. until 500 T. NJ.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-05-16
CHAS SEES BLOCK.
BELLOWS FALLS. VT,
IMPERIAL WOVEN SKIRTS.

This is decidedly the test style Of skirt now in market
aud all want them.
other Kind.
Young Ladies think them superior IA s snd sse e an
Others
Children cry for them.
The only way to keep pcace IN the flilv and 70 ma "a
hlrpy, buy Imperial Woven skirt which Is only
70 be bad OF GEO o. GUILD.
Chase's Block, Bellows Fails. Vt.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-05-16

o - 'Nsy o'o"5 "hu ptS'a'itu
ay, and the dust rose in great clouds
the river, where the sand had been
u by the late food, AT Bratlleboro
ficane of dust became SO great on
nd, that men at work there had
> their business. - The Peak
will no doubt give rich treat ut
han's Hall tomorrow evening. They
xhly commended everywhere they go.
At Brattleboro salute in honor
gar news wis fred Immediately af-
receipt on Sunday. Those
to rent slips in the Baptist Church
8 DO by applying to b. II. Stone.
Gray & Swift's advertisement. Il
for itself. They are doing large
Among the late South
rs, we notice tibet jeff Davis has APP
Robert Josselyn as Secretary Of
n Territory. This Josselyn, we be-
Vermonier, and has brother re-
la Plymouth, and another in Bridge
We are informed that
styling himself Dr.. Manning, is
The country pretending 10 do wonder
r es, and fleeing people of their mon
berally. He stops but short time in
&c, but pretends he is going TO stay
Syeral months. He was last in Jamai-
re learn, and is evidently person
~ whom the public SHOULD be caution
ia miserable humbug. c. T..
(komb announces his new stock Of goods
week, having gust received one of the
Stocks for clothing ever offered in this
y. O. F. Woods is agent for
eale Of that spicy paper the Louisrille
tnal, and viii furnish the same at bis
store, or elsewhe by mail If desired.
4 - BY reference under the proper
d, il will be seen that Asa Wentworth,
/, father Of Col. Wentworth of this viz
!, died at Felchville on Tuesday OF last
k, at the advanced age of % years.
: : Two Of the Vermont Cavalry were
Iured by the rebels last week. We have
learned who they were. They were
En by guerrillas. On Wednes-
morr ing, last week, there was quite a
\ storm on Ascutney Mountain. : :
other day, while waiting at the Post
zee in Cavendish, negro on the stage
insulted by some boys, when he jumped
and gave of them slap in the face, and
hiding back again, exclaimed, "Sass a
/, will you" The case must excite the
.ntion of the Bellows Falls secessionists.
think of Niger brislling up for his
MS against the Caucasian" instead of
x down under the seat or some other
&c behind his master or mistress. :
Jor futile OF Cavendish, eft the 9Th YER
ut, arrived at his home last week on a
ough in consequence of i'll heath. :
Ira Stafford has bought the Tavern
nd at jacksonville, and has fitted up the
lie in good style for public aecommoda-
]. Mr.. Stafford is well and favorably
wn as hotel keeper, and the traveier
find his house pleasant and agreeable
ne. Several communications,
lie of local character, are crowded out
week. The Bellows Falls boys
he New Hampshire I'd were in the bat
Of Williamsburgh, and all came out safe,
ept Jas. Stack, who was slightly wound
Horace Sherwin has sent home TO his
er daguereotype of good looking
e boy which he found on the battle field,
btless lost by some rebel, and is too good
King for the son Of rebel.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-05-16

TDllATO plAlTSa

The subscriber has ready for delivery large guam
tty Of fine Plants Of the Large Red Tomato very early
and excellent variety Also few Of the Perfected Tomato
later variety than the above u reat has been
taken to select the earliest fruit for seed,
The Plants win be put up in good condition and sold at
cents each they viii be delivered at Express Office
the lines OF aroad within hune red miles of Bellows
Fails IN lots Of than l00 81 EACH free of
Express charges.
or Also, good supply of Pepper Plants at 50 cents per
hundred. N. MONROE.
Bellows Falls, Vt, May 0, 1862. 1921
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-05-16
LATEST NEWS.

Thursday morning lrings no news any
importance. Our pickets are now extended
to within sixteen niles of Richmond.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-05-16
aEkPIrFS KID STRENGTHENIyG PLASrEgS

tnr noars Pains and Weakness Of the Breast ss
and iack and Rheumatic complaints in eq1ay stort
r~ro1 Spread beauui white lamb skin ts-i-
suics the 70 Inconvenience sud eau
Win thru uontts pre. Is ecfs.
Ifeieks Sugar Costi fiiis ftt-frs AZ hy
pru sszts and " rcsuts u 81 raris q tc Ensi States,
tladss and Sonih Ansr.ra ard aay = outale By al
for them hg their fnil
sold la Bellows Fails b. r Noes snd John y. Naore
sT-lyl DE-. L. Il. IEfss1CH A CO.. AieaEy, n. \
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-05-16

10 muskeis
me up, and
th and 4o,h
warming a,
rdemalious,
hand con.
where we
pf the com.
and South.
pm. Sixty,
e section Of
'lay Of iAs
savage ma.
death upon
lot a corpse
Ga both
as deperale
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-05-16

she has been all cted With bilious
Of The sadly impairinr her health, which
hrs beea steadily falling during that perqi Mer in New
Ynrs April friend aiTisei e ttst y5dr Pills
Having fullest confidence ia the ffigmsnt Of uY friend
oytsued supply Of Messrs- Hsnss Park Druggists
pask Row New York on rststuing home, ceased all
and administered Pills each night.
Improvements 10 her feeling fsxon digestion,
surprised ALL rapid aud permanent restoration
heat has been ths rsst We ns~i les than Ave boxes
aud consier her entirely - epnsiier the above int
kruse Is ,ah q rrsician and Il VII he
az fndu1t many 70 adopt your Pills their ftBy
eirs ltnain, tsar sir. with many thanks
s @. =USS0N.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-05-16
CAMPER GlaASDa3S.

IN sSE the hest for n,ss-fn. Timber IN
LEGS Boards, SC giving the contents N accurate
aad expeditions Seat - s<pgsss sEy part Q,
Ai-o. six Feet kaes Tor surveyors Wool ard Ear.--
Price. IS ct<- Al lres. D.. ELLIS.
2ll Wilchendou, Mass
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-05-16

S. M. Pettengill Sc Co.'s advertising
egency in New York has been removed
from 119 Nassau Street to 81 Park Row.
For many years we have done business
with this firm both at their New York and
Boston offices, and for promptness, faithful
ness and relibility they are unsurpassed.
While so many bogus advei Using agencies
gre springing up in the cities, whose chief
object is to victimize and swindle the coun-
Try press, it is gratifying to refer to firm
which sustains an uEimpeachable character
fo- honorable and prompt dealing. Such
firm is S. M. Pettingill & Co., and they
are deserving the confidence of the adver-
tising public. Their orders viii be thank
hlly received at this office.
The above we copy from the Montpelier
Waterman in order to give it our unqualiii-
ed endorsements No agents ever have or
could stand higher with the press. They
are the agents for the TINES, and their or
ders are always good at this office.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-05-16

P'y,are re.
G6ore
e of cost,
|6 William
bent Of hi,
F. Wood.
5 Bra,,ls.
BY, Philip
ork, on re.
for Philip
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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-05-16

SAD AccIDENT.-The Claremont (N,
HI Adrocate says that startling and fatal
accident, showing how brittle is the thread
of life, took place in that village on Friday
last.
1t appears that Mr.. Eberezer f. Bailey,
after eating dinner with his family. went in
TO his yard to adjust a swing for ihe amuse-
ment of his children. Finding j. necessary
to remove limb about twenty Eve feet
from the ground he assembled upon ladder,
and having cut off the limb, from some cause
or other, he fell with it to the ground, s,rik,
Ins directly upon his bead The blow kili-
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ca OLD RE END S -
IS TIE RIGHT PLACE.
Herrick's Sugar Coated Pills.

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tsenty years BY Eve millions
of persons annually; always
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surgeons Ia the Union; Gle
sautly coated with sugar.
Large boxes 25 cents; Eve
boxes for one dollar. Full d.
rections with each box.
TALLAHASSEE, LEON Co /. {
Florida, July IL, 1850. !
To Or. Ilerriek. Albany, n y.
No Dear Doctor 81 write
this to inform you Of thu ~on-
derfal Effects Of Jour Sugar
fsossal Tf l. ~. m sr.ff7 - 1.n.~f,
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bring sllessl
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The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1862-03-14
Rebel Report Of the Surrender Of Fort
,a. a Donelson. Sol 'o a"au

General Pillow writes to the Memphis
Avalanche a report OF :he fight at Fort
Doaelson. and gives this version Of the
consultation on Saturday evening, which
preceded the surrender "a. .......-..
In this condition, the general officer:
held a consultation 10 determine what we
should do. General Buckuer gave Il a,
his decided opinion that he could not hold
his position one half hour against an as.
sault oi the enemy, and snid the enemy
would attack him next morning at day.
light. The proposition was then made by
tho undersigned to again 6gh, our way
through the enemy's line. aud cut oul
way through the enemy's line. and cut
our way out. General Buckner said his
command was SO worn out and cut Ia
pieces and demoralized, that lie could
not make another fight that il would cost
the command three. quarters OF a com.
mand to save a quarter; that no. officer
had right TO cause such sacrifce.--
General Floyd and Major Gilmer under.
stood 10 concur In this opinion. bl a' o
/ then expressed the opinion that we
could hold out another day, and in that
time we could get steamboats, and set the
command over the river, and probably
save a large portion of it. 10 this Gen
eral Buckner replied that the enemy
would certainly attack him at daylight
and that he could not hold his position
half an hour. ia GOLDFISH 7'a -
The alternative Of these propositions
was q surrender Of their position and com,
mand, General Floyd said that no would
neither surrender the command, moi
would he surrender himself prisoner
| had taken the same position. Genera
Buckner said he was satisfied nothing else
could be done, and that, therefore, he
would surrender il placed in command
General Floyd said he would turn over
the command to him if he could be al.
lowed TO withdraw bis command. Tc
this General Buckle. consented, There.
upon General Floyd turned the command
over 10 me. passed it instantly to Gen
eral BuckDer, saying would neither sur
render the command nor myself .pris
ouer. directed Colonel Forrest 10 cul
his way out, Under these circumstances,
General Buckner accepted the command
and sent = flag Of truce TO the enemy ,fol
an armistice Of six hours 10 negotiate fol
terms OF capitula,ion. Before this fiQ
and communication were delivered, re-
tired from the garrison.