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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-08-29
NEWSPAPER ACCOUNTS.
The I,aid on Manassas.

TVTNN IIIt WHtIIITHIFII hUkINK
rebel raid similar 90 hat made Friday night last
al CAiletts station, successfully accomplished last
night not only at Brisow, but also at Manassas station
Tnc Attacking force varioUsly timatcd AZ from 900 To
1900 cavalry s supposed to have been portion OF Colo
le tityhueh ee's force that made the raid on Friday
night, referred 10 above
From all Ne can learn uf the facts-and most Of the
information on tho subject that had reached Washington
up 10 noon 10 day comes through skcdaddng federal
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-08-29
CAPTURE OF THE MARYLAND CAVALRY.
OUR nARrER's FERRY CORRESPONDENTS.

HARPER IS FERRY, August "a, 1862.
Carare Of Part sf Company cf AGlgicnd Caral,y--
Cdpyc cf ReGsi Enthusiastically 4se Scat 20 Edli-
more, DC.
Rebel cavalry sin continue their raids through this
valley and neighboring counties. This morning have
the unwccome news Of the capture Of nearly whole
company (about hundred strong) Of Maryland cay
ry, belonging to the Home Guard, who posted
Waterford, Ldudon county Va, about eight miles from
tho point u tho Potomac river The rebc
~ (which said be three hundred strong) dashed In
upon them before daybreas this morning. in double quick
time, carrying The pickets with them as they went
giving them time TO report The approach of the
enemy. Our cavalry quariercd in church.
and, il said, fought nobly, pouring into
their ranks some deadly volcys they approached
at time REFUSING their advance for a momcat l
learn, from one Who escaped that u 10 likely not
than fifteen twenty made their escape the remainder
were klled, wounded and taken prisoners. II was rc
ported that Captain Mean. was takca prisoner or Killed
bit despatch Colonel Miles from Point Of Rocks an
nounces his safety.
his morning we had tho pleasure Of seeing about
eileen or twenty bushw hackers their way lsm Win
chester to Baltimore. They were a motley, musty look
ing crew aud were captured IN the vicinity ol win.
chester
earn as am about to close that not more than about
eighteen Of Captain Means cavalry taken AZ
Waterford ald they released parole oi honor.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-08-29

II is said that he does not appear in any great the
south sde and that the opinion prevails he has rereated
Gordonsville. Does this report sound well Is 1t
good omen that enemy is to be seen in front Is
possible that he has rereated when have strong cav
ry attack in the rear9 Does it not seem more probable
that we may hear Of him next our nank or in our
rear?
After the affair Of this morning may expect visit
from the devils in any direction. II they to drop
from the skies it would not surprise US if they
came without wings.
1t is hoped among that some movement will be made
before long whereby the be turned that
now running against We must have victory soon,
and without the aid Of gupboats that will have telling
effect, European opinion Will be stronger than ever
against u.s. and the rebels win have 1t all their way
with foreign governments.
had forgotten TO mention the dashug affair Of
General sige the other day, whereby he bagged eight
heavy reinforcements coming to the rebels,
preventing sufficient guard being placed over them. The
General waited very quietly until they into the trap,
when he sprang it, securing the lot.
II cannot be many days before Of the most i'm.
porant character will be forwarded from about this point
tremendous battle Is about TO be fought exactly where
tell but IL cannot be many miles distant from
the point at which penning this letter II win be
battle that all others fought this continent win sink
into ns3nncance III comparison VIII, anu may ueciae
the war ! am hopeful know our. strength, the spirit
Of troops, the capacity Of leaders, and believe
that we be successful The army have not far
from where stand second to in the world, aud
man foreman they cannot be whipped, do believe
they can with three TO two against them.
Our veteran troops in the van The troops
and those who have beon few months in the field
ny less important position. front such as We have
be broken and when the enemy find this out and
the other way am confident there will be no stop
until we in Rishmond
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-08-29

ALEXANDRIA, August -, 1862
on the night OF the 28th inst The rebels again attacked
our trains Catlets station ma captured -four Of them
The locomotive Rapiiau coupled tram II the time
of tns last attack n which sick AMI wounded
soldiers. The engineer put fu head of steam and
escaped with the train but, unfortunately, another was
standing on the track at the watering station, near Ma
nassas Junction. and the result Of COURSE was fearful
collision in which pied up and smashed Sc
veral persons were Injured whose nes could not earn
owing 10 anerr serious disaster hich occurred higher
up on the road Tho bridge at Bu Run creek had been
partially cstroycd and the engine President was precip
tated into the creek The rebels had cut tho telegraph
irns their attack on the trains so as TO in
tercept MI aid and communication until the work OF de-
struciIon was compe,cd. saw tho wreck train and
rorkmsu 90 out this morning TO clear the track, and,
tbe bridge timbers already prepared IN Alexandria,
the route will soon be put In operation. All communica
lion below Fairfax station is at present interrupted.
This attack lc the first was made by portion OF Gene
raj stuart cavalry who came ON behind eur troops
IN Inc former case and by proper exercise of caution
could have been avoided Though may very odd,
ana no doubt II s that should aacr such destruction
az property under very yet such Is the strength
and position OF army at present tr In few DAYS
bopc TO be able TO communicate such news as will throw
this pecc Of annoyance 80 csnpeley IN the shade thas
Il win bo deemed scarce worthy 81 notice
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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-08-29
THE PLANS OF THE REBELS.
THE RAID ON ADMINISTRATIONS OF fedora
CAVALRY AT WATERFORD.

from the Baltimore American, August IS.
We learn from gentlemen who arrived here last even.
ing from Loudon county that yesterday a day of
great excitement in that vicinity, well in the val
ley. TIE guerilla bands securing the country and
Whites rebel cavalrysupposed TO be the same which
made the dash saturday las. tho Winchester road
and destroyed train OF carshayc appeared at Water
ford short distance from London capturing company
OF cavalry stationed there, with all their horses aud
arms The men, learn, parocd, and the rebels
made good their escape with their booty They were
overpowecd by superior numbers after sharp light Ia
winch number wounded on both sides.
There was great excitement among the people through
out London county intelligence being received Of the
raid the previous night Manassas Junction. II
runored thai the cavalry force which operated at Naaas
sas was approaching Ieesburg, and that the advance
gard OF the rebels already Ia the county AZ Morr
sonyie The following letter from correspondent
Berl.n confirms the satement:-
BERLIN, August y 1852.
MEssRs. Enuons rrE BA1rNoKE AMERICAN
Another dash was male by Whites cavalry on Captain
Means company in tho town Of Waterford early this
morning AMI resulted II kning aud capturing the
uf the federal cavalry uuaer Captain Means The Captain
made hls escape with others. THO creates.
meut prevails il London county. People don't know
what tc do or whore u 90 7hey are reports of hpu.rds
Of SConfsderue seifier mas10w 70 ~ Js,cton Mans
sas As to The truth of the Waterford raid that has
beon conarmd AZ q he grsa, moving the Mauas
JUNCTION il comes from such source that II appears
croditable.
From The National Intcllgcnccr, August 2s.l
We are enabled q add 70 the above portion OF q
despatch received yesterday afternoon at the Commits.
sary Generals onlcc from officer at Alexandria Ths
despatch relates % supplies and woyemonts Of troops
which not Al libcrty to give 1t concludes a.
follows
AfxSAypRi, August 27--l2s30p VI
Captain Mussers Is here says his father Is either
killed or a prisoner, and stores Destroyed have two
trains but cannot get out the road Is probably DO
stroyeI Tsty arc fighting al Mo,lrssts now. a grcdt
many rosi are ge'ag o0 70 regulate matters.
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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-07-25

SocIETY.-The pleasure of society de-
ponds more upon females than any other
Gentlemen expect 10 be entertained, chill.
dren are out Of the question, and therefore
it rests upon women what society shall be
The pleasure Of an evenings entertainment
is graduated BY the capacity of the hostess
to interest her visitors ia each other, and
make them forget that their own identity is
to be lost in the efforts to make every one
at ease. This is the great secret of true
enjoyment. Some ladies will enter draw.
ing room or social circle, where every
persons neighbors appear like an iceberg,
and the whole atmosphere is chilly and con-
strained, and, by their genial nature and
well-timed playfulness throw sunshine and
warmth all over the room, till all commin.
gle in that easy and yet digniied cordially
that ever characterizes true geniality. AS
lady aptly expressed it, the hostess is a
key note, and upon her depend the con-
cord Of sweet sounds and the sweetness Of
melody.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-07-25
The MAYA, r,sn, Near vic,ssburs.

Z
The Dispatch boot which arrived at Mem
phis Saturday. brings the following The
reported ESCAPE ofthe rebel guntoat Ar
kansas is,correct. The affair took place on
the mcrning ofthe 10th. That morning, in
consequence Of reports brought by refugees
that the Arkansas was about to attempt to
run the federal feet, the gunboats Caren-
delet and Tyler and the ram lancaster,
started up the Yaxoo to reconnoiter; when
eight miles from the mouth, they came sud
denly upon the Arkansas, lying under the
bank. As our boats rounded the bend, she
opened upon them with 6S Founders. Our
gunboats returned the fire, and for short
time fierce engagement ersued. Finding
that the channel ofthe river prevented sue
cessful manouvcrine, they gradually drop
ped downward toward the mouth. The Ar
kansas followed closely. just as the latter
was passing over the bar, the Carondelet
closed with her, intending to board. She
succeeded in throwing graqple aboard,
and getting out plank, when the Arkansas
opened her steam pipe, throwing hot water
across the plank. The Carondelet replied
both vessels grounded and the shock sep
arated them. The A kansas succeeded in
getting off, and the Carondelet remained
fast for nearly an hour. The Arkansas i'm
mediately passed down the river, the Tyler
proceeding her. and maintaining a running
fight with her greatly superior adversary.
None of our gunboats with the feet had
steam up, and the entire fleet was so scatter
ed that few could fire at the Arkansas, as
she passed, without danger of hitting our
own boats. As she approached, such boats
as could safely do so, opened upon her, but
her plating resisted most of the shots. A
solid shot from Farragut's gunboat No 6
struck her larboard bow, passing through
and under her plating, ripping it off for a
considerable distance. What further dam
age was done is not ascertained.
The injuries to our feet are light. The
Benton received shot near the edge Of the
after part of the larboard side, killing one
man. The Tyler, which engaged the Ar
kansas for nearly an hour and half, had 7
killed and nine wounded among the latter
were the pilots, Messrs Sebastian and Hines
and engineer Davis. The ram Lancaster
received shot under her boilers, causing
the escape of hot water, scalding six men,
three of them fatally. The entire federal
loss is II killed and 10 wounded, or 6 of
whom will die. The rebel loss is not known,
but believed to be considerable, as the hot
water streams of the Carondelet at the
time they attempted to board were thrown
directly into her.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-07-25


SECESSION VT NoRwIcH.-We learn
that on Thursday of last week, Captain
Sweet, of the 18th U. S. Infantry, sent an
officer form West Lebanon, N. H., to Nor
witch, TO open recruiting office, who hoist
ed the American ensign on the hotel. Dur
ing ahe night, after IL O'Clock, a party Of
secessionists, who have lately been very
open in the condact and rejoicing over the
so-1ahei retreat Of Gen. Mcclellan, placed
a ladder against the house, got upon the
roof and sawed the flag staff in two, carry
ing away the flag. They also broke the
blinds of the wixdsws and conmitted ether
outrages- Cset. Sweet immediately on
learning these facts started for Norwich
with another flag, and will have an armed
guard to protect il.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-07-25
ID n. URANT,
1t. Col. Commanding the Regiment.
remain very respectfully
Your obi Servan,

CAvENDIsH.-Horace S. Smith and Chas.
Stowell, on the 18th, of July were brought
before Warren Skinner, Esq. at ]. f. Dean.s
Office in Cavendish. on complaint of Grand
Juror Samuel Adams, for assault and bat
terry on the person of Smiths wife, verdict
guilty. Stowell, also, plead guilty at same
time and place for entering when drunk,
the school house No. G, in Cavendish and
frightening the teacher and scholars, and
breaking up the sci,Sol.-Smilh was fined
sic, and cost, and Stoweli SIS and costs, for
each offence. Rum brought from New
Hampshire, was at the bottom ct the whole
affair One Of the parties paid The fine,
while the other was put 10 work under the
care of the sheriff, till the avails Of his labor
would pay the bill.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-07-25
Died +.

In Bratheboro, July II JESSIE BENTON daughter of L.
NJ and NJ ". Buniett, aged months.
In Wapole, July 10, Airs. MARY GRAAINB, aged 81
In Warrensbnrgli, y Y. tine 14th inst CHARLE rs
e. SARGENT Of Capt Amos Sargent formerly of Chrs
ter VI IN the 18th, year Of his age.
In West Townshend June q, NELLIE z. HOWARD
eyed IL years The friends of eceas recall
with mingled pleasure and sadness her gentle kindness her
sweet and truthful spirit her unusually quick ana pris
ing mind, which pursuit Of knowledge had stored
so we'll IL hath pfeased the Father call her the
oldest child Of her mother, and she, less than three
before, made widow May the God Of the widow M f,tb
eres comfort her aud the remaining daughter now ~.
she whose desire % live mainly to care and provide for
tetl Sleeps IN the grave She has gone w, heeye 10
lon INN who died in the faith, saying almost with lie
ss hreats on see papa, and he says he viii mes. n,e
han way Sleep noble generous gentle one undsr M
t1e summer howersthou watchest no longer te rasn,
of the weary days Our thoughts turn not beueath lo
sods when We recall thy image but to the bsan f ts
SAVIOUR IN whose blood thou dds trust Rest tlnu INV
sweet words Of DYING will not sooo be ,TT,s ~
tha- ma.iaer and sister whom thou hast o nor b rim h
NAtehed az ty bed with more than brothers love
steep sweet ", tender heart. in peace
sleep, holy spirit, blessed ssuli
Mhie the stars burn. the moons iucr,sasa
And the great ages onward rolLn lCove,t.d
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-07-25
N,he Tim Q =.
Balows FALLS. MLY 25, 1862.

e. Ut3der the general headcf e Signs
'ef Me 7T@es,' will be found en'our oatside
several cxtrncts from different sources. eve
sask the particular atteationofour readers
TO tiscm. They are ull from democratic OF
~ conservative" sources. Especially would
we direct attention to'the remarks of Sen
-ator Wright, q life long democrat, frem
Indiana. None the less important also is
rshc article from the Fredericksburg Banner,
Virginia 1t is impossible to read these
sarticles, and not see the hand writing on the
wall
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-07-25
Vermont News.

The Chittenden Company now numbers
ssriy men, and according to present appear
ances will be full in less than a week. The
town of Milton alone furnishes, we are told,
tacenty.toe men to the 10th, and the ether
l4owns in the couotry must look sharp to their
laurels. 1t is fourteen days since the date
of the order for the Regiment and it is more
than half raised. Without doubt it will be
full within the thirty days.
The house of Mr. Jacobs, at johnson
was struck by lightning on the 18th, and
one child eight years old was killed and an
other dangerously injured. The electric
fluid came down the chimney and struck
the children as they were lying near the
stove. But little damage was done to the
house.
Arnold Smith Of Barre was so badly in
jured by fall from the scafiold of his barn
on the 18th, as to cause his death the next
day.
Some scoundrel has girdled two beautiful
elm trees, about ore mile from Woodstock,
on the Barnard road, the meanest kind of
trespass.
Moses Merrill, aged % years, son of
Samuel Merrill of Barton, wandered into a
pond in fit and was drowned His body
was not recovered for two weeks.-Henry
aged II years, son of William T. Bailey OF
Newbury, was drowned in the Connecticut
river near Newbury bridge, while bathing
on the 18th.
Whole orchards at Stamford are stripped
OF leaves and fruit, owing to the caterpillars
having been allowed to nest and feed upon
them unmolested, a few months ago.
BODY FoUND.-We learn that on last
Sunday, body was found in Barton pond,
which upon examination proved to be that
OF young man named Merrill, who had
been missing for three or four weeks. He
was naked, and it is supposed that he went
In to battle and was drowned accidentally.
-Lrasb'og Standard.
SERIOUS ACCIDENTAL serious accid-
ent occurred in the East part Of Bennington,
on the evening preceding the 4th, by the
premature discharge of cannon, from
which w. Myers, received dangerous in
juries. A party of five or six were engag-
ed in firing, and Myers, proceeded to load
without the precaution of "swabbing out. =
when the charge exploded, from burning
wad in the gun, striking him full in the face
and eyes, causing him, as those who saw it
say, TO spin around like top for distance
OF several fe ct. His clothes were also set
on fire, but were happily extinguished be-
fore inficting any material injury. But the
powder had done its dreadful work. and We
understand ii is feared he will never recoy-
er his eye-sight, though one of them gives
better indications, than the other.
FRE.-The Store of iIuling & Houch-
Ten, North Bennington, was partially des-
iroyed by fire on Tuesday morning, last
week The fire is supposed to have taken
from spontaneous combustion, among a LOT
of rags.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-07-25

Parson Brownlow's book, says the New
York gadepeNds,t, is one of the remarkable
successes Of literature Mr. Childs, is this
week printing thirty tl.o,ssa.sd additional
copies, which will make the whole number.
thus fan, one hundred dtouso,sd, and the boo.s,
has not yet appeared at all in the arerular
trade" Apologize & Co., of Cincinnati.
ordered forty dousa'sd copies at once, which
Is supposed to be the largest single erder in
the history of the trade.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-07-25

EFFECT OF THE RECENT ORDERS An
officer vino arrived at Wsshiaeton on SAT-
urday, from Fredericksburg, Va, says that
the effect Of M@5sr General Pope's official
orders upon the troops was wonderful. Al
Enough they had no, been officially proclaim
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-07-25
The Postage stamp currency.

There appears to be very general mis-
apprehension with regard to the act author
izing payment in stamps, aud to prohibit
the circulation Of notes of less denomlnas
zion than 81, which was approved July 18th
last. Under the provisions of this act the
secretary of the treasury, and not the post
mastor general, is directed to furnish post
age aud other stamps, to the assistant treas
urers and such designated repositories of
the United Stains as the former may select,
10 be exchangcd'by them on application for
United States notes, and from and after
the FIRST day Of August next, such stamps
shall be received in payment of all dues to
the United States for sums less than 50,
and shall be received in exchange for Unit
ed States notes, when presented in sums
not less than S. to any assistant treasurer
or designated depository select as aforesaid.
Hence this law does not make postage
stamps legal tender, nor dces il require
postmasters to receive them in exchange
for United States notes. 1t is expected
that the secretary viii furnish postage
stamps to be used as a circulating medium
snder the law, in such form that they cam
not be attached to letters or other mailalae
matter. Such stamps will be exchanged
by postmasters for the regular postage
stamps, besides being redeemable by treas
ury notes, by assistant treasurers and such
designated despositaries as the secretary of
the treasury may elect. No such stamps
can be exchanged at post Office or redeem
ed by the treasury departments unless
furnished through the agencies of that de-
partment Postage stamps now sold by
postmasters are not exehangeable or re-
deemable by them, and if such stamps are
gummed TO pasteboard, or other paper
which soils or renders them unfit to be used
in the prepayment of postage, they will be
rejected for postage, because when so soiled
they cannot be distinguished fiom stamps
which have already been used for postage.
Already defaced postage stamps are being
bought up and passed at their nominal val
ne, after having had the deiacing ink ex-
traeted, and being pasted on paper to con
ceat the loss OF the gum.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-07-25

"a when he lee that town, a knowledge OF
Their eonterts had quickly passed sfeSs o1'ie-
ers 70 men, AID all were exultant inTiew Of
The policy hereafter 80 be pursued, ard
which has infused new viswr into cue sol.
diers, and given them additional strength
and courage, and increased their anxiety for
active operations. The toast among them
on Saturday, was the following" The new
orders
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-07-25

A miller, who attempted to be witty al
the expense Of non compos meatis, accost-
ed him with, " John, people say that you are
fool" To this John replied, Il don't
know that | am, sir. / know some things.
sir, and some things | don't know, sr.''
:" Well, John what do you know r. al know
that millers always have fat pigs, SIR" 8 And
what don't you know p al don't know
whose corn they eat, sir"