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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1862-06-06
From the Cavalry Regiment.

We have received most interesting letter
from member of the Vermont cavalry regi.
ment, dated Williamsport, May 90, 1862,
giving graphic description of the retreat of
Gen Banks division, as we'll as his position
previous to the attack. We are obliged to
omit, for want Of space, that part relating to
the geographical position of the Shenandoah
and its approaches, and give only the par,ic'
ulars in regard to the retreat.
GAS soon as Banks received information
of the movement of the rebels, he ordered us
all under arms. We Immediately packed all
of our baggage ard took every thing which
we could conveniently. The rest of the stuff
was burned. This was at 9 o'clock on the
morning of the 24th, and at daybreak our
baggage train was put in motion, and the in
fantry started for Winchester. The cavalry
was mounted, and headed by our new colonel
(Tompkins) made reconnaissance in force
up as far as Woodstock. Finding nothing,
we returned to our old camp ground, where
large quantity of corn was burning, also
meat and commissary stores of all kinds
We remained here until 9 o'clock p. M, when
we received orders to move for Winchester
with all possible dispatch. We instantly
mounted and commenced our march upon
the trot for said place. We passed large
barn which was burning with quite quaint
ty of commssary stores. We rode on te
Strasburg and there saw number of sutler:
just packing up to start. On We went, W
to within about mile Of Middletown, where
we met trains of wagons coming back, which
reported Middletown occupied by the rebels
Here then is the mistake of Gen Banks, ii
not ordering the baggage train along with al
possible haste. If they had been so ordered
they would have got through Middletowl
and Newtown before the rebels could hav
got there in force. The mistake was in al
lowing both teams and men to rest in tn
; middle of the day. The infantry, however
under Gen Banks made good their escape
but there our regiment, acting as rear guard
with the 9Th N. Y. cavalry and regimenta
teams for both regiments, were cut off, 81
pieces of artillery were with US. We com
t menced Smelling the rebels in Middleton
: and in short time they commenced shellin
!. US, and their skirmishers and sharp shooter
e commenced their work, and we were oblige
i to fall back over small stream known q
Cedar Creek,where We got two pieces of arti
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1862-06-06
NEWS FROM WASHINGTON.
ar Bulletin.
GIN M'CLElIaSs DEPARTMENT FYTENpEn.

The following general order has been j.
sued from the war department The depart
ment OF Virginia is extended to include Tia,
part of Virginia south of the Rappahannoch
and east of Eare ndsburg, to Richmond, r
tersbnrg and Weldon Major Gen george
H.. Mcclellan, l. S. A.. will assume com
mand thereof, and of the L ited States force
within It's limits.
Major General John F. Wool, l. s. A. Is
assigned 10 the command of the middle o.
partment and will proceed to Baltimore and
assume command thereof, Major General
John n Dix l. s. volunteers, vii proceed
Immediately ia Fortress Monroe, and assume
command at that point, reporting 10 MAJOR
General Mcclellan for orders.
BY order of The secretary of WIZ.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1862-06-06
Latest by Telegraph.
GEN. POPE 30 MILES SOUTH OF
CORINTH.
10000 REBELS TAKEN
PRISONERS

A despatch received here Thursday morn
ing, dated Gen Halleck's Head Quarters,
June 18th, says Gen Pope, with 10000 men
is 80 miles South of Corinth, pushing the
enemy hard. He already reports 1O,OO0rris-
oners and deserters from the rebel army, and
$4,000 stand of arms captured. Thousands
of the enemy are throwing down their arms.
A dispatch dated a: Nashville states that
1000 parolled federal prisoners of Gen Prem
tiss' division, taken at Pittsburgh, had arriv'
ed there, and 400 more were expected.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1862-06-06

army newspaper correspondents gives ~
ronous impression that Gen Hallrrk b,5 ~ IT,
hibited the reporter of the New Yors >. PIC
ated press here from telegraphing anvil.
even when not contraband except sn,b :.
as he approves. Gen Hal.eck has HIS
used such influence over the assoeiataa nee nee
dis atches, and grasses only such items y t'e9'
OF contraband character. Resi1er.s d.
Corin,h say that the rebel guard burned :,
Cypress Greek railroad bridge by mjsan,' IL
hension, causing the destruction of seya r.
cono,ives, and perhaps as many trains - -
with eommissary and quartermaster's 80
This accounts for the smoke seen by tba =
bal corps. Col Elliott and command res
ed after destroying the railroad in SCI
places, Burning large amount of stores 80. =
turing three pieces of artillery, thirty mo-.
ed prisoners, and about 600 infantry NJ
little loss. He found 100 sick and ~
ed at Bonneville. The Memphis re-a,1s-
report that all the newspapers have rer1e,. }
10 Grenada, Miss. Gen Pope conyra,pI.,-
Col Elliott on the brilliant success Of h, :,
petition.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1862-06-06
Serves Them Right.

Ever since the outbreak of this rebellion
in whatever southern cities our troops have
been, they have uniformly found the secesh
women she devils intensified. In Baltimore
the "Plug Uglies" and the "Blood Tubs" shot
down the brave Union defenders, but it WAS
left for we'll dressed women to continually in
suit federal soldiers in the streets. From the
Richmond and Charleston prisons our sold
iers and officers write that they are frequent
ly visited by southern women, who taunt
them with vile epithets, and take every occa-
sion to heap contempt upon them-even
wishing that they had guns that they might
shoot "Yank." Even under the shadow Of
the capitol at Washington these samples Of
southern ladies q have been tolerated, until
the name Of southern woman has become a
stink in the nostris of civilized beings.
But Gen Butler has opened their eyes in
New Orleans. When our amy took posses
sion of this city, they became subjected to
the same insults from the women that our
soldiers have borne in other places. Gen
Butler Just issued an order, that females in
suiting the federal soldiers in the street
should be treated like "women of the town.
This prompt action Of the general rather
"riled" the good mayor, who took occasion
to send Gen Butler message more pointed
than complimentary. Gen Butler immediate
ly ordered his arrest and imprisonment
This opened the eyes of the injured mayor
and he frankly apologised for his indiscre
ton. But for the "frst ladies" of New Or
leans to be classed with and treated like thu
courtesan plying her occupation is bite
pill. Yet it is just. The city provides
lookup for the latter, in which they are liza
BILE to be placed if found so far forgetting
their womanly modesty and chastity as to &C
cost strangers in the street. How mucl
more just is a Jail for the woman who so ia
forgets all decency and civilization as to in
suit the brave defenders of the Union VIII
under orders are patrolling their streets, an
who are the only safeguard they have agains
rapine and murder. Under the circumstar
ces we say Gen Butler has given the female
Of New Orleans their due.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1862-06-06

r. During tie terrible battle near Rich
mond on Monday, Geographic communication
was kept up between Gen Mcclellan
and Prof Lowe, who had assembled to an al
titude of 2OOO feet, directly overlooking the
terrible scene. 1t is said that every move
ment of the enemy was obvious, and was in
stantly reported. This is believed to be the
first instance in which a Lalloon reconnois-
sance has been made during a battle, and
certainly the first time in which telegraph
station has been established in the air to re-
port the movements of an enemy.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1862-06-06
Letter from Gen Buffers Division.
HEADQUARTERS 7TH VT. RECT. }
Carrolton, La, MAY Is, 1862. :

HEADQUARTERS 1TH VI RECT.
Carrolton, La, May Is, 1862.
To the Editor Of The Coledonian
Thinking that many Of your readers would
be interested to learn of our whereabouts,
&C., take the liberty to pen you few lines.
Doubtless you are aware that for five weeks
past our regiment has been quartered at Ship
Island, with the exception of detachment of
three hundred men under the command of
Major Hobrook of the eth, which left US on
the Sd of NJ ay to garrison Fort Pike, a very
important position, recently evacuated by the
enemy, situated at the entrance of Lake Pom
chartrain. The remainder of the regiment.
accompanied by the 1st Vt. battery, left Our
encampment on Ship Island on the l4th inst,
and arrived at our present encampment on
the second day. The camp is situated at a
distance of seven miles from New Orleans,
and about mile from the village of Carroll
ton on the Mississippi river. 1t is a strong
ear.hwork, erected by TIE rebels, commenc-
ing at the river and extending distance of a
mile to dense, impenetrable swamp. The
fortifcation is said by skillful engineers to be
one of the strongest works of the kind vet
taken by US, and we'll calculated to de enc.
any approach from that direction, provided
landing could be effected. The work was
left in such haste that the enemy were una,
be to do anything more than to burn the
gun carriages and spike portion of the
guns.
, Once more We enjoy the pleasure of solid
earth under our feet, and the beautiful land
sclpe and groves Ct orange and lemon trees
The situation chosen by Surgeon Kelly fol
the hospital is worth passing notice. 1t i;
situated in beautiful grove, in itself almos
paradise, it being the estate of man thai
is serving in the confederate army. Tht
house itself was deserted, but the furnitur,
&c. remaining, it has been made comfortable
Indeed the change from the hot, burning
sand Of Ship Island to that which We a
present occupy was far beyond our utmos
expectations. Everything around US is qui
ct. "AN are LOYAL" at least to all appear
ance. 1t is reported unusually sickly in New
Orleans at present.
News otherwise than from our own 1egi
ment would doubtless not reach you as sool
as you will otherwise get the same.
Very respectfully yours, c. a. WARD.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1862-06-06

Tie following names Of Vermonters were
among the list Of sick and wounded soldiers
from Gen McClellsn's army, brought to New
York on Wednesday of last week: P. Rose,
II. w. Hickok, j. HurIbut, I'd regt. ID.
Hastings, Sd; ID. Smith, +. II. Styles, J. A.
Taylor, f. Beedle, 4th; II. Near, f. Laird,
9TH; J. Pilsbury, y. b. Dutton, G. W. Cum
mings, 9th.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1862-06-06
THE FORTS ABOVE MEMPHIS.
The Rebels Making Preparations for i
Retreat.

\ Memphis refugee, who left there fort
night ago Tuesday, arrived at Cairo on ST
urday- He says the rebels have l,5Go artll-
lerists garrisoning the forts, and in conse-
quence of a scarcity of coal most of the reh-
el gunboats have been abandoned, and then
guns taken 10 Fulton and Fort Randolph
\ strong pontoon bridge has been construr;-
ed by the rebels. in the rear of Fort Pillow
over which retreat, when necessary, caa to
made
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1862-06-06

MORE PERSECUTION OF THE PREss.-A
Washington dispatch says:
"The president has ordered military COM
mission to meet on the second Monday of
July for the trial of editors and correspond
ents of certain journals which have violated
the orders with respect to the publication of
matter calculated to give aid and information
to the enemy. Generals Harvey and Colo
nels Taylor and Craig will be members of the
commission"
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1862-06-06
From New Orleans

FEDERAL OFFICIALS GOVERNING TIE GA
New Orleans dates TO the ood ult. iayr
been rec lived. Gen Shepley has ASSUMED
the duties of mayor, Major Bel that # H.,
recorder Of the city, and Capt Jonas Fren,l
has been appointed chief of police. Tie
iuneiionaries will take charge of the city W.
iii some loyal citizen shall be elected 10 fl
those offices. The Bank of Commerce fs9
re-opened lis doors and commenced bushes
refusing rebel shinplasters.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1862-06-06
GEN srONEMAN'S WHEREABOUTS.

The correspo ,dent of the Philadelphia
Press, near Richmond, writes the following
under date of May 3O:-"Yesterday morn
ing Gen Stoneman broke up his camp and
marched around Richmond towards Peters
burg. He had with him force of $4,000
men. l am unable TO tell the effect of this
movement"
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1862-06-06
DESPATCH FROM GEN HALIEck

The following has been received al w..
ing;on: -Corinth 3lst, 10 NJ. {. Neip, II.
Beauresard has been at Richmond OH.
have forged his signature, as have ree..;;,.'l
letters from him about exchange of prisoner,
nearly every day for a fortnight Tie p,,r.
uation of Corinth commenced Wednes5r,
and was completed Friday night, in hast, a.
an immense amount of property was de,,ro,.
ed and abandoned. No troops have pom
from here 10 Richmond, unless within -.
last two days. II. ". HAl1nb
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1862-06-06
The Evacuation of Corinth.
Three of our Divisions i'm Possession
the Enemy's Advanced Works.
CORINTH IN FLAMES.
NEAR CoEINTH. Nav so. Is

NEAR CoEINTH. May so. 1862.
To Hon Z. ". Stanton, Secretary Of H'ar :
Gen Pope's heavy batteries opened upon
10 a. m, and soon drove the rebels from
their advanced batteries. Maj Gen ". T.
Sherman established another heavy battery
yesterday afternoon within 1000 yards Of
their works, and skirmishing parties advanc-
ed at daybreak this morning. Three of our
divisions are already in the enemy's advanc-
ed works, about three-quarters of mile from
Corin,h. which is in flames The enemy has
fallen back Of the Mobile and Ohio railroad.
tSigned) II. ". HALLECK.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1862-06-06

A REGIMENT OF COwARDS.-1'he Eleventh
New York Regiment of State Militia, on
their arrival at Harper's Ferry, refused to be
sworn in, much to the disgust Of their Colo
mel. Major Bower, of Gen. Saxton's staff,
addressed them as follows: "Those willing to
acknowledge themselves towards here in the
face of the enemy, step out of the ranks
They did so, and but few remained. They
were ordered to leave and pay their way back
to New York. 1t is German Regiment,
and Gen Saxton rejected the whole regiment,
saying he did not want towards in his COM
mand.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1862-06-06

III
WASI1JNCTON Nov o. Il

WASHINGTON, May 20, 1862.
Intelligence from various quarters leaves
no doubt that the enemy in great force are
advancing on Washington. You will please
and forward Immediately all the vol
anteers and militia force in your State.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1862-06-06
Good News from Arkansas

Advioes from Arkansas say enc rebel gu1.-
boat and several steamers are reported a
Little Rock. The gnnboat shelled the rebe!
camp under the impression that it was ooca,
pied by the federals, wounding several and
scattering The whole garrison. The Union
troops had driven the rebels - miles beyond
the Little Red river. Gea Curtis's cavalry
has scattered The enemy on his front and
flank, killing Is or 20 of them. Report SAYS
the mosth of the Arkansas river is blockaa-
ed by federal vessels.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1862-06-06

q The Cincinnati papers have all raised
their subscription prices, owing to the II
crease of expenditures and the falling of N
advertising.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1862-06-06

A party of four fishermen caught 600 trout
in Readsboro, in one days fishing, recently.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1862-06-06
Little Rock. Ark. in Our Possession.
FLIGHT or TIE GOVERNOR.

A special dispatch from Cairo 10 the Ga
cago Tribune. on Saturday, says:-An Az
kansas refugee arrived from the feet to-da1.
He says thai Little Rock is fully occupied by
the nationalist, and that what citizens r.
main are decidedly loyal. The Arkansas
state legislature had scattered, and the gov
ernor fed the state. He is now al jackson,
Miss. Nicksburg has surrendered to the Ia
;ional feet.
sECESlI DRiwLEIs ARRESTED IL ST LOJ-l>.
Quite a number of noisy secessionists IL
ST Louis have been arrested within a tew
DAYS, and j, seems to be the determination
of the provost marshal general TO prompt
suppress disloyaliy in whatever form it my
manifest itself
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1862-06-06
GENERAL ORDER.

There are certain members of the 18th Yer
mont regiment lying idle in and about the
state of Vermont, while their companions in
arms are Drawing the perils of almost daily
engagements with the enemy, thus defraud
ing the government and state of their gener-
Gus pay, and attaching to themselves the obi
Gus and infamous charge of cowardice. All
such as are able are hereby ordered to return
to the regiment within one reel, failing to
do so, their names will be forwarded to the
principal papers Of the state, and they will
be arrested and treated as cowardly desert
ers.
The inhabitants are requested to give no
countenance to such persons, whaterer stories
they may tell. Attention to this order is
specially recommended to private W. p.
Glines, of Co. II, and J. B. Robinson, former
ly orderly sergeant Co. d.
By order Col f. H. ST0UGHTON,
JOHN FAXoN, Adjt.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1862-06-06
MAgACDERS To BE SIIOT.

Brig Gen Schofeld. comma ndirg the Ms
sour state militia, has issued general order
stating that hereafter all guerillaS and M
RAIDERS in this state, when caught IN arms en-
gagged in their unlawful warfare, vii be shot
down on the spot, and that all citizens who
give shelter and protection 10 those outlaws,
or who will not give all the assistance IN
their power 10 the military authorities IN de-
tecting and bringing them to punistment,
will be regarded and treated as aiders ard
abettors of the criminals.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1862-06-06

We received from Adjt. John Faxon, the
following order of Col Stoughton of the 4th
Vt. regiment. 1t is to be hoped that no Yer.
monter will so far forget his duty to his coun-
try, and especially TO the Green Mountain
State, as to make it necessary to enforce this
order.
HEADQUARTERS 4TH VT. RECT,
Nav
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1862-06-06

The following are the dispatches received
by Gov Sprague Of Rhode Island, on Sum
day. They fully justify the northern govern
ors in announcing that the capital was in
peril:
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1862-06-06
WASHINGTON, Nav %. 1862.

WASHINGTON, May %, 1862.
Send all the troops forward that you can,
Immediately.
Banks is completely routed Enemy are
in large force advancing upon Harper's Fer
nv
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1862-06-06

school. And that there may not be any
doubt who is meant under the third head,
We will define the term by remarking that
the people want no man to preside over the
destinies of the state who made the election
of Mr. Lincoln the occasion for breaking up
the government"
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1862-06-06
SECOND DISPATCH.

NE,B CoRINrH. May 30.-Our advanced
guard are in Corinth. There are conflicting
accounts as to the enemy's movements. but
he is believed TO be in strong force on our
left flank, some four or FIVE miles south Of
Corinth, near :he Mobile and Ohio railroad.
III. " HALLECk, Major General.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-12-05
A Firm "Reheln

A correspondent of the MissiSsippian,
giving some incidents connected with
Buffers brutality in New Orleans, relates
the following;
All the world knows old Dr.. Warren
Stone. He is celebrated for his great
surgical skill, as we'll AS for his greatness
NJ heart, independence Of character and
daiotion to the South. This truly great
m IN was selected by Brute Butler as
shining mark" upon which to cast his
venom. He was accordingly arrested and
brought into the presence of the tyrant.
The Doctor walked up to Butler without
waiting TO be asked, and said in an alb
rupt, curt manners Here am, General;
and want to know what yas arrested
for" Butler looked at the Doctor from
head to foot, and said contemptuously
II had you arrested because you are a
great rebel, and the influence oil such
man as you are, is dangerous to the com
munity. | shall send you to Fort jack
son to get you out OF my way. The old
Doctor looked steadily into the repulsive
crooked eyes Of his wicked enemy. and
heindignantly replied: Great rebel, heyt
You'll send me to Fort jackson, bey?-
| glory in being a great rebel; you can
send me to Fort jackson and be damned"
When about to be sent on board the
boat that was to convey him to the fort
DR.. Stone was informed that if he would
pay fine of five hundred dollars, he
could avoid going down, but the old pa.
iriot scorniully retorted; "Tell General
h. "A =
dollars with him; but it is matter of
principle with me, and would not. give
him five cents" No man in the commu-
nifty is more beloved and admired than
DR.. Stone; and, as soon as il became
known to his friends that he could be re-
eived on paying fine, they sent the
amount to Thief Butler--and the noble
old m IN was released.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-12-05
"Who Are Prlce's Menp"

This expression is frequently employed
without any definite meaning. 1t should
be known that Major General Price, as
the commander of division, or depart
ment, for the time, has had in his COM
mand troops from Arkansas, Mississippi,
Texas, Louisiana and Tennessee, as we'll
as the Missouri troops. The drill and
discipline of these troops, except the Mis-
souri, troops, he would not properly be
held responsible for. AT aIecent review by
Gen. Pemberton, it was the concurrent
declaration by the reviewing officers,
that no troops in the West, or East, in
the provisional army or in the old United
States regular service. have ever exhibit
ed more perfect and beautiful drill and
military order than the Missouri troops.
These veteran soldiers never salter in
battle. They are never whipped! They
do not seek sick rurloughs They do not
straggle. When batteries are to be taxi
en-, they take them! When an enemy is
10 be routed, they charge him with ashout
of defiance. They have met the foe on
fifty battle,ields! They may be killed,
but they cannot be conquered! These
are prices men,"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-12-05
Trial of Major General Van Dorm.

The army correspondent of the Mobile
advertiser d Register, writing from Abbe-
vile, Miss, Nov. q, says:
The Court of Inquiry into the charges
preferred by Gen. Bowen against Major.
General Van Dorm is in session, but the
proceedings thus far nave been kept care
fully from leakage. learn from very
well informed officer that Van Dorn's
conduct will, by this trial, be greatly re
lieved, and his attack upon Corinth, up
on the investigation, will be found to be
less discreditable to him than has gener-
ally been supposed. A great share OF the
blame will be found to rest upon a Gene
raj commanding a division in Prices
corps, who, by disastrous delay of four
or five hours. changed the whole complex.
ion of the conflict. 1t has been such Il
freely canvassed matter that it will be no
harm to state that this General was rem
dered incapable to command by narcotic
stimuants. At five o'clock in the morning
he was ordered to advance, but at eight
he had made no move, when he reported
in person to the commanding General
and having been found unfit to dcharge
the terribly important duties. his troops
were placed under General Greer. The
investigation, Van Dorn's friends appear
to think will clear him from all blame
of the disaster