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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-04-18

Tnr CINCINNATI Mon. The Benning'
ton Banner Of last week makes the amende
honorable relative to Wendell Phillips and
the Cincinnati mob:
LATER Neutrality-suspicious. informa-
ton presents the speech OF Wendell Phil
| Ups. at Cincinnati, in new phase. The
Cincinnati Commercial says il was inoiiens-
i've IN terms, dispassonat", argumentatlre,
and patIioiic, and moreover, an extended
authentic report which we have seen and
read, ungarblrd by rascally reporters, and
imposing scriblers, shows him to have said
that he lad been diSunionist for fifteen
years bit acas for Tie Union NOW, where
as We only got the opening portion OF the
sentence, from which to make our deduc-
tons.
1t is unnecessary TO add that We have
opposed what we believed the dangerous
sentiments of Wendell Philips. But when
a man declares himself for the Union, he
has our sympathies, no matter what may
have been his antecedents, or the relative
circumstances of the past.
OF course had we seen the above in sea-
son, we should not have written our article
of last week, on this stblect, and our read
ers will remember that in the closing para
graph, we expressed hope that it would
prove to be misunderstanding on the part
of the Banner, and we are glad now to see
that such was the fact. The last paragraph
=
of the article quoted from the Banner is
especially to be commended, and should be
adopted by all who are true and loyal.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-04-18

CONNECTICUT ELEcrIoN.-It is some
thing of a task--a pleasant one--to keep
up with the Union majority at the State
election in Connecticut cast last week.
Gov. Buckinham's majority in all but two
towns is 5000!
Every county in the state, and every
city, even the old democratic sironsholds.
gives The Union republican ticket a major
ity. For the first time in political contests
since John Q. Adams presidency, the dem
ocrats lose every senatorial district. There
viii be unanimous upper branch for the
Union. The lower house viii stand about
l79 republicans and SO Breckenridgers, OF
more than three to one. Let it be remem-
bered that this victory is not a mere party
triumph for the republicans, but won by
the Union democrats and republicans to-
gether.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-04-18

II is related of President Lincoln that
years ago, during his lumber experience on
the banks of the Mississippi, in Kentucky,
he exhibited on certain OCCASION, vertebra
of the same back bone which has placed him
in the White House, and which viii, il i
hoped, enable him to leave it with honor to
himself AMI a clean record for his country.
One OF the river steamboats,, on IFS up trip,
getting short Of fuel was obliged to haul On
to some of the temporary wharves for a
fresh supply. Turning curve in the river
the steamer hove in sight of huge wood.
pile, upon which carried up in the smallest
possible space, sat long lank specimen Of
humanity. about % years old, apparently
the proprietor Of the wood. As The boa,
neared tie wharf the mate said to a passen.
ger, I" You see that fellow: I'm going ia
have some fun with him-rlI scare him ia
death The boat drew up on the shore
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-04-18

BELLOWS FALLS, APRIL IS, 1862,

ey Mr.. Senator Henderson, 81 Mis-.
souri,, made speech in the Senate las,
week. Of much importance. Considering
that he represents slave state, and has
always favored pro-slavery measures. He
was speaking on the Confsca,ion bill, and
said: ut was useless to devise subtle
schemes to destroy slavery. Its doom was
written in the shots agains: Fort Scmter,
and If the rebels were determined to effect
its rum it was best to leave :hem to work
their own destruction. Let the war be
prosecuted till the rebellion is crushed, and
if slavery was swept away in the struggle
he would not care for the loss"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-04-18

SURGEONS TOR THE VIZ. TRoops.-On
Saturday last Gov. He brook sent the fol-
lowing message TO the War Department =
Bratileboro, VT, April IL.
10 lion. u. AZ Stanton, .Stcy Of Far
IT events happen at Yorktown, calling
for more surgical aid than our troops have
at command, / will send several of our most
eminent surgeons for temporary service, at
no expense to the Government save their
transportation TO and from. Brigade Sur
geon Phelps, Of the Vermont Brigade, will
inform You if he needs aid, aid how much
Frederick HoLBRooK, Cor.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-04-18

There was an accident Of a most thrilling
nature at Gen. McClelan's headquarters
on Friday. Gen. Fitz John Porter as
cended in the balloon, for the purpose Of
making a Reconnaissance. When high up
the POPE broke, and OF fDaied the balloon
.direotlY over the enemy's entrenchmeuts
The oiheey vas considered TO ie inevitahl,
Josf. The hearts that were wrung with the
hardness and sr,ngencss Of bis fate, were
suddenly checred as well as amazed with
the spectacle of the returo of the balloon
over our own camps. IL had assembled t.
n counter current of air, and wss waited
with its precious freight, back to safety
Once again ose< his own troops, the soldal
seropaut pulled she valve and discharged
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-04-18
The Blacks in washington.

The total colored population of the Dis
trict of Clumbia Is estimated to be fourteen
thousand three hundred. OF these, three
thousand two hundred only are slaves ! the
remaining eleven thousand and over are
free. A correspondent ofthe Epening Pos
says:
" A large population of the slaves are
females. The reason of this is obvious
They are the most profitable. They allow
OF an increase Of numbers, and, consequent
ly, in value, as the condition of the child
always follows that of the mother. There
is less danger, on this account, also, of their
attempting to escape. The sacred tie of
consanguinity is thus used to fasten the
slave"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-04-18
News Of the Week.

The most important event OF the week
seems to be the capture Of Huntsville, Ala,
by Gen. Mitchell. which cuts of Beauregard
and Corinth from the main and direct route
TO Richmond.
We also have news this week that Fort
Pulaski was taken on Friday of last week.
In the bombardment, seven large breaches
were made in the walls by our batteries Of
PARROT guns at Kings Landing, and all the
barbette guns on that side and three case
ment guns were dismounted. Three balls
entered the magazine. COL Olmstead, the
rebel commander, signalled the day prev-
Gus 10 the surrender, that our fire was so
terrible that no human being could stand
upon the parapet for even moment. This
news is from rebel sources, who, of course
would not make it any worse for themselves
than possible. This opens the way to Saw
snuah which will probably be the next
place TO fall in that vicinity. The number
of prisoners captured at Fort Pulaski Is not
stated.
The battle of Pittsburgh was terrible
affair, and the details, incidents, &c, come
in slowly. The first day it is evident that
the rebels had the advantage, and had cap
sured some 1000 or more of our men as
prisoners, and 36 pieces Of artillery. The
next day, however, the artillery was all re-
taken, and l2 pieces we're captured from
the rebels. The latest advices state our loss
in that great battle at 1900 to 1900 killed,
and $500 wounded. The rebels lost more
in killed than we, but not so many
wounded. Our troops took about 2200
prisoners, 1000 of whom are wounded
This information is from gentleman who
arrived at Cincinnati. and left the battle |
field on Thursday, last weck--tiree days
after the fight. When he left 2200 dead
rebels had been buried. On Tuesday Gen.
Beauregard sent flag of truce requesting
permission TO bury his dead, and saying
sowing to the heavy reinforcements you
received Sunday night and Monday, and
the fatigue of my men. deemed it prudent
to retire and not renew the battle" The
permission was no, granted. The bearer
of the flag admitted that Beauregard had
received a slight wound in the left arm.
At Yorktown affairs are not greatly
changed, and it is evident that Gen. Nc
Clellan has quite as hard job on his hands
as at Manassas. We trust we shall soon
hear from him as having won the greatest
victory which has yet perched upon the
Union banners, and that the second battle
of Yorktown will prove as decisive and
glorious in its results as the one at the same
place when Lord CORVALLIS surrendered TO
Washington.
An important movement was made last
Saturday night by the national troops in
Alabama. A force of 1000 proceeded to
Bear Creek Bridge and destroyed two
bridges on the Mobile and Ohio railroad.-
They found $50 rebel cavalry at that place,
of whom they killed four---the expedition
did not loose man. This completely
cuts eff the communication of the main reb-
ell army at Corinih with Alabama and the
rest of the confederaey except New Or
Jeans.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-04-18

a YOUNG REBEL DIsGUsTEp.-Gen
Lee, OF the rebel army, has son at Wash
inston' who went to church on Sunday, but
he was SO disguised by the thanksgiving for
our late victories that he ostenta,iously lef,
the church The facts were too painful for
his tne sensibiliiies. A residence in For,
" arren would get him out Of the way O,
such annoyances.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-04-18

CT The bill for the Abolition Of slavery
lin the District Of Columbia, passed the
House on Friday last. by vote of93 to 80,
several democrats voting for the bill. 1t now
only awaits The signature of the President,
and the great national disgrace at the Capt
tai is wiped out.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-04-18
THEIR PROPERTY.

" The amount Of property, real and per-
sonal estate, distributed among this colored
population, is shown by the official records
TO be at least five numbered thousand dol
lars. 1t is believed by persons well ac-
quaintod with the facts to be one hundred
thousand more. There is one colored man
IN the District worth in real estate and pro-
perry seventy-five thousand dollars.
s He has frequently lent his money TO
white men has had mortgages on the
houses of three public men here, two Of
whom have been, and one of them now is, a
Senator in Cor gress. One of the ex-Sena.
tors and debtors is nc less person than the
ex-Hon. John c. Breckenridge. The
traitors Floyd and Wigfall are of The mum
Der who borrowed money from this black
capitalist"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-04-18

The above are samples. The vote at
Elkwater camp was the vote of Union SOL
diers from Western Virginia, and the en-
tire vote must greatly rejoice all hearts not
dead in the support of slavery.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-04-18

Of The new Bank Of Rrtland. ".
Ripley, Rutland John Miller, wa
ford james Huntoon, Shrewsb0,. "
b. Bogue, Pittsford Horace {; !
Rutland. We understand that IN !
lection Of these men the old bank o.
troll of the new, which is a pretty !,
operation, and would seem 10 d.
object Of having a new bank.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-04-18

MORTALITY AMONG THE REBEL IEo'
The mortality among the rebel IVY
during last summer was really frisbuul
eVineed in grave yard about eight U
from Manassas. An Alabama regDe
was IN camp at the locality, and uPs'.,
OF two hundred of the command fourd :
hai resting place there. The average :
of those who fell victims to camp disr
iar from their homes and friends, was 81
eighteen years. Many we're but siA''
and the oldest but twenty years o.
The graves were placed in order, -
slab of cedar. with the name and age o. (
sleeper beneath, rudely cut with
marked each,
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-04-18

ing SO firmly in his 10y atty to the National
Government. lie is now about to return
TO that city to try for treason The very in
jividuals who malreatel him. This is no
more than re,ributi,e justice.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-04-18

CoNE TO JuDGEnExr.--Not many
weeks ago the rebels expelled The vener.-
Ole Judge Carton of the United States
supreme Court, from Nashville, for persist.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-04-18

AMERICAN GuANo.-The attention of
farmers is particularly invited to the adver-
tisement of this popular fertilizer in anoth-
er column.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-04-18

IHE BANK At RUTLaxp.-The follow
ing gentlemen have been elected Directors
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-04-18

the gas from the balloon, and came down to
earth "by the rum" entirely unframed.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-04-18
SCHOOLS.

1t has been ascertained from the re.
cords that, IN addition to the taxes they pay
on their real estate and personal property
the colored people pay ten cents on every
hundred dollars worth of property for
school purposes, or to be applied to the
Common School Fund, for the education Of
white children exclusively; SO that the
negroes of the Distrist Of Columbia are
taxed to pay for'the education ofthe whites.
The amount annually paid by them for this
purposes is not far from six hundred dol
lars.
The children of The blacks are forbid
den by law to be educated in the very
schools they are thus taxed to support
They are obliged to sustain their own
schools"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-04-18
ATTACHMENT TO THE COUNTRY.

No people in the United State. are
more ready and willing to follow the fac
and keep step to the music of the Union
than are the blacks in the District. Their
patriotism is well informed, strong, and
Jealous. They understand the great aues-
ton OF the day-having deep personal
interest in all its practical bearings. The
sacred preservation of the Union is every.
thing 10 them.
They know. by means of information
accessible as well to no others. the exact
condition of their brethren in the Soutb,
communications at certain important points
are constant, and sometimes frequent. All
these convey arguments and appeals in
favor oil the Union. An intact Union is
believed to be the death-knell of slavery.
Escaping slaves passing through the Dis
trlct are quickly taught who their real
friends are, and inspired with true Union
sentiments.
1t is certain that large number of the
able-bodied colored men all through the
District are ready to take up arms in de-
Tense OF the Union. A regiment of a thous-
aud picked men could be obtained at very
short warning. These men sre constantly
watching the progress of events. They
study The military and naval tactics of the
day with zest and enthusiasm impeled bv
the vital interest they have in the struggle.
Not man of this body but knows wba,
drll Is; not man but is Injured to fatigue
not man but would fight brayely to the
last" '-
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1862-12-18
CITY couNolL.

Board OF Aldsraes--M m Brien President ,. =.
gcwnan o. J hayneld, II d. scovel. WIN Cheat
hapaal q sm1h, NJ q. L. Claiborne. and Jas. Robb.
fo,naon Cousci--W. p. Jones, President; William
Roberta, +. j. Yavbrpugh, wm. Driver WIN Stewart,
Louis Hough, W. Mullins. James Turner, g. NJ South
gaie, A. ]. Cole, Jas, Davis, Andrew Anderson, j. B..
Knowles end John tready.
stAsDNa coAmrrsH % THs cIrY COUNCIL.
T'lanace- Knowles, scovel and Cole.
Watar Worts--AndersoD, Smith ard Claiborne.
Streets -YafbrouRh Turner South gate Davis BrIen,
aayaeld Cheatham and fiaiborne.
= Whav1--Newman, Stewart and Turner. -
Hospital-Jones Mayheld and Sloan.
echoois- than, Mayneld and Knowles.
FSrs Deparhnont---Cready, Driver and Newman.
Gas--Driver, Cheathpm and Davis. W. t
1einetery--smith, Stewart and Newman.
Market Hoiiss--Roberts Stewart and Turner
gaves--Hough, Claiborne and Davis.
polioa-C Cheaiharn, Brien and Anderson
gari,t1a -rQugh, Claiborne and Brien.
HDfI LCheatham, Mayheld and Knowles.
INpotemens and Expeadihwes-Cole, Scovel and
Greatly
, rliblic Propafg-Brien, Choatham and Tarner
Pest HOuse--hey yfed, Jones and Roberts
~ The Board Oi Aldermen meets the Tuesdays
next preceding the second and fourth Thursdays Il
each month, and the Common Council the SECOND
and fourth Thursdays In each month
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1862-12-18
The Plrate Alabama.

The Captain Of the schooner Alice
states that gentleman went into the
American Consups Office a, S. Thomas
and said that his brother in-law had
piloted the Alabama into the hsrbor of
ST. Johns, few miles above aud that
she was there then, coaling and taking
on her heavy guns News was immedi-
ately sent TO the San Jacinto, and they
were immediately to depart Ia search Of
her. n ufr
While the prisoners were on board the
Alabama Semmes boasted Ofhis captures,
and said he knew the value Of his prizes,
as he always swore tho Captains 70 the
exact value Of their cargoes aud vessels.
lie prided himself in having once beeR
within seventy miles OF Sandy Hook
Semmes, il was also said, made consid-
ersble money out Of the captures He
generally made the searches in person,
appropriating the quadranis, malls,
money, aud all other valuables that are
easily movable, 10 himself After all
has been renewed from the vessel that is
Of any value, the cabins are stove In, and
the fire started in the cabins, generally
at night, and when the flames are under
full headway, 50 that there IL no possible
ity Of a failure, the pirate vessel moves
OF.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1862-12-18
MILITARY oUARrERs Ans OFFICERS

Pos--HeadquArtefs on Hign street. Gen. Hegey,
commanding.
Disirioi-floadquarters on summer street (Dr.
Ford's residence) W. H. sdell, Maj. 18th U. S. In
fAntry, A. A. A. q.
Popost Marslal-He adquarters - the Capitol. A.
O. Ginem, Col. lsl Tenn. Infantry.
CAisf Assisiant QaaYteTtaasier = Headquarters on
Cherry street; No. 10, Judge Catron's residence
Capt J. ID. Bingham.
As.ssans Q,,aTtsrusasie--Eo. = Cherry street Cart
x. Stevenson
Assistanf Qnarisrusasfsr Vine otreet, near hrs.
Polk's rcsideuoe. Capt r. n. Lamb.
Assistant Quartsrsaasisr--No. 81, Market street =
Capt N. Hale.
caisr comnsh,uB--H -Hsadauar,ers, No 10, vlne 81.
Capt r. Macieely.
oo,auissnry o5 ssbsi,teaos--Broad street. Capt s
Little.
Aciing Oonuitssarg Qf sabsistence-corner OF Broad
aud College streets Lieut. Charles Allen.
Medical Dlrector-summer street (Dr. Ford's old
resdence) Surgeon, r, swin
Msiioal hvueBor's OAce-ohuroh street, hksoni,
Building J r. PErIE, surgeon, sth Kentucky In
fAntry, Acting Medical PGryeyoF.
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I. Q. 0. 2.
JOINS r. HIDH Grand Secretary, should be a4c ssss
at Nashmifie, Tenn.

Jons r. HIDK, Grand Secretary should be aad sssed
At Nashuiiie, Tenn
Tapnessse Ledge, No. meets svery Tuesday Even
Ing, vt their Han on the corner Of Union and sum-
streets. The officers f0r the present term,
o. 8. Lesueur, n G J. r. Mills, va ]. L. Weakley,
Secretary L. X. Spain, Treasurer.
Irabae Lodge, No. lo-Aleets at the sane place
every Monday Evening, The odlcers are r. A.
Campbell, n. c.; Henry Apple, v. g.; j. l. Park
Secretary b. r. Brown, Treasurer. oieg
snaey Lodge, No. s0--Meets al their Hail. on sodih
Cherry street, every Friday kvening. The ofioera
are o. Q. Covert, N.G.; Prank Harman, v.G.; James
Wyatt, Secretary WIN. Mallory, Treasurer
Aurora Lodge, No. lO5, (German)-Meets At the
Hall, corner Of Union and summer streets, every
thursday Evening. Tho officers ares Charles Rich
NG.; P Friedmaa v.G.; - Bitterlich, Secretary
Geo. seferls, Treasurer.
IldSelg Eaoaapmsaf, No l-Neets at the shove Hal
On the lrst and third Wednesdays Of each month
The ofaoers aTesJ J. E. Mills, o.Pi T. H. Mcbride. HIP
G. II. Fuller, sW. Peter Harris, Jr., J.W. John
Hide, Scribe B. X. Gutter, Treasurer,
olirs Branck Esnoan,p,aen., No. 4-Meets at tn,
above Had the second and fourth Wednesday
nights OF each month The officers are jas. Bell
C.P. Horny Apple, HIP; l. MOker, SW.; b. Fried
man, J,".' Charles Kireher, seSies J. n, Ward
Treasurer.
The Degree q DaHghtefs ~ Rebekah--Meots the hrs
Friday afternoon Of each month, at o'clock.
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NO 9l4

proposal Of The President 70 be accepted
by the States subjected TO their armies
Treason has tainted them too deeply. Ie
would be insanity 20 expect H. For the
incorrigible, the proclamation must stand.
Bat The President sees happier condi-
tion Of things In tho Border States.
Why should they NOT adopt his humane,
healing, fedecmlng pian2
The Legislatures Of the States accod-
ing 10 Il, aud the Congress Of the United
States confirming Il, would make com
pact rendering the proposed amendment
OF the Constitution superfluous. The
moral influence Of the adoption Of the
masure By Missouri, Kentucky, Tennes-
see, Maryland, Delaware aud Western
Virginia, would make slave propagandism
hopeless ia the S0uih--w0uld confirm the
opposition Of England and Russia 20 she
designs Of France, and sound che knell OF
the system. The original and benevolent
plan of the Pres dent does honof 10 ksn
head and heart. The simplicity, clear
ness, and conpincing honesty OF the ar
gument, seems 10 have shut the mouths OF
many who would be glad TO refute it.
The generous, earnest kindly feeling
which peryades the paper impresses every
reader. No man will rise from the peru
sal Of IL without a sense Of the discern
ing intellect, noble affections, and exalted
patriotism of the author Baltimore Am
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1862-12-18
COUNTY oFElcERs.

sle-tg-James N. Hinton. Deputis.-Thomas Hob
son and J. X. Buchanan
ReqisteT-- -Phineas Garrett.
Trusies-w. Jasper Taylor.
Coroner--N II Belcher.
Rcnqer-John Corbtt
Revenue CoIleeior-J. G. Briley,
Railroad Tar Cotector--w. ID. Robertson.
Colaablss for ne Nashville District--Joha d. Gowel
and j. T. Newman
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9abiSson Genniu 9irttiorg.
ctrY GOVERNMENT.
JOHN HUGH SMITH, Magor.
WILLIAM SHANE, Rscordsr.
JOHN CuTfMnTTV. nlrthoL

Dspu,g Nar.hdl.--E. n Wilkinson, A. Q. TUCKER
nnd James A, steele. nftfss 5000 VA
clerls Qf ths Maytrt--John Chumbley r-oSeio arat
los T. Ryan, second ; and John hcddlck third.
T.s dnse0v--Wiiliam Driver. inr ~a3ya
Resesss coEiec,or--A. b shankiand- ~ t.,.
lVaty Tar Coliecior--E. b Garrett
1rsararsr--ft Henry. lA ltHa 4taH
: I Yhrrf Mosfsr---Th honas Icakc.
Ssperiakeadenf Qf ~ Workiouse--J. Q. Dodd.
s,ipsriusssdeAf ef de Wahv Works--Janes wyatt
CHEF cg ne FFe Deparfneas--,Iobn ~ seabury.
serfon of shs CsinoleFE--T n. Mcbride.
eyeef Opsrsee-J. T. Stewsrt..
Cliy Aaornsg-Iohn McPhail Smith