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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1862-05-16
The Wounded Vermont Boys.

BY the kind permission of Dr. Thaver. we
spent an hour or two yesterday at the Ma
rine Hospital, now occupied as an Army
Hospital, and filed with the Vermont troops
wounded at Yorktown. The rooms are filled
pretty closely,wth due allowance for passage
ways, with beds, ton iron bedst,a ads each
bearing its suffering tenant. The attendants
and nurses, (all mem appear to he sufficient
ly numerous. and the wounded, in the thor
ough care of DIR Thayer,who is devotins HIM
self to them with constancy and earnest
ness which does credit to his kind heart have
the advantage Of the best surgical skill of the
state.
The wounds are of all descriptions. the ma
iority, however, being in the legs and thighs.
showing that the rebel soldiers fired low. OF
one poor fellow, shot by single ball through
both breast and face,we have already spoken.
Another has hole in his side as large as a
half dollar, made by mimic ball which pass
ed into his Lody and remains there some
where. they cannot tell where. Another has
a wrist shattered by ball which passed up
into the arm, and has not been found. An
other had narrow escape from instant death,
the rebel ball having plowed furrow across
the top of his head into which man
might lay two fingers, fracturing the skull,
but not depressing it so as to affect the BRAIN
Another had an equally narrow escape, the
ball striking on one side of the breast bone,
on the left side, and passing out under the
shoulder blade, its route thus lying just over
the heart. Another Lieut. Chandler of Pom
fret, is wounded in the thigh and has also a
most painful wound in the hand from bull
let which passed through it crosswise just a
bove the knuckles, cutting three or four of
the principal bones of the hand. Another
has cruel wound in the knee-the ball hay-
ing carried the pantaloons and drawers with
it into the joint, without cutting through tie
cloth. These are among the worst cases
many are but slightly wounded comparative
y, in some cases with buck shot, and are able
to be up and about All appear to be doing
well. The men express great satisfaction
with the arrangements for their comfort, and
unbounded gratitude for the attention and
care shown them. One man had visit yes
terday from his wife, who had heard, and
supposed until within day or two, that he
had been killed.-Burlington Free Press.
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MISSIONARY MrRpERED.-A letter from
Syria to the New York Observer reports tina,
Mr. Cotiing, OF the Adana station. while on
his way to Aleppo TO attend the General
Meeting of the Central Armenian Mission.
was waylald and shot. receiving wounds of
which he died soon after. The affair occur
red Oh the 18th of March, within three miles
from Alexandretta, and is believed 10 have
been preconcerted. as no warning was given
or money demanded, and the muleteeis es-
capped unhurt.
e" As the summer is approaching. much
is SAID about the probable effect of hot wealth
er upon our troo?S III tie extreme southern
states. The b-.;rt IS universal in the South,
or has been So in times PAST, that a northern
man will generally be more free from sick
ness during his first summer in the South,
than is usually the case with those who have
been accllmated, but the great trouble with a
northerner Is TO get through his second sum-
mer in safety.
"a Artemus Ward had an interview with
The president lately and gave tie following
as his opinion of Secretary Stanton Tell
f. Starton that his bodness, honesty and
vigger merits all praise, but to keep his un-
der garmints on. F.. Stanton has apeerant-
y only one weakness, which it is, he can't
alus keep his under garments from Aving up
over his he'd"
The schooner Memoria, from Fort Pickens
the 9th ult., which has arrived at New York,
reports Pensacola still in possession of the
rebels, with force of 1000 men there
Gen Arnold was awaiting reinforcements and
gunboats before attacking the place. The
health of the troops is good
e a large topsail schooner in the bay.
heading towards Cape Ann, was seen, from
Newburyport, to be on fire about 5:i5 Satur-
day evening. AT $50 her masts had fallen,
and she was burned to the waters edge. A
large schooner was seen lowering around,
which evidently took all the crew from the
burning vessel, and then proceeded in the
direction of Cape Ann.
"a The prize vessels Maria and Alfred
arrived at New York On Sunday, from off
Charleston, where they were re-captured while
trying to run the blockade.
W The iron-clad steamer Ironsdes was
successfully launched this morning. She was
chrlstened by the veteran Commodore Stew
art as the New Ironsides. A vast crowd was
present.
CASE OF GEN SMITH.-The military
committee of the Senate on Tuesday reported
the charge of drunkenness against Gen Smith
to be without foundation and unsupported
By the slightest evidence; further that he is
one of the first officers of his rank, always
ready and able to perform promptly any duty
assigned him.
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Nheelock, May 18th 1862.

A COOP Man GoNE.-Rev SCHUYLER Cham
berlin, for many years u resident of Orleans
county, and for few years past of Crafts
bury. died in that town on Sunday, May 5th.
after short illness. Elier Chambe, lin was
faithful minister of the gospel for over thir-
ty years. He once studied for the profession
of law, but as he felt that God had called him
to the holy and responsible work of a minis
ter of Christ, he entered upon that work to
share the tolls and sacrifices which ever has
atte nded the Methodist Ministry, and more
especially at the time when Mr. c. common
ced preaching. He was a perfect gentleman.
an upright man, always winning the conf
dence and respect Of all classes wherever he
was known He was a successful and able
minister of Christ, an honor to his profession.
His loss will be greatly felt by the church of
which he was connected so long.
p. MERRILL.
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NEW PUBLICATIONS.

ARMY AND NAVY MELODIES: a collection of
Hymns and Tunes, Religious and Patriot
ic. J. p. Magee, ) Cornhill, Boston.
This is beautiful and timely publication.
Its religious hymns are many old ones, like
"Shining Shore ain Going Home" ETC.,
very suitable for Sabbath service; while the
patriotic hymns, both new and ole, are adapt
ed to all secular occasions. The tunes are
stirring, suited to strengthen and en-
liven the hearts Of all these hosts, thus gath
cred sin the army of the Lord" The price
of this little song-book is 80 cents, or $40
per dozen. 1t would be an admirable thing
for those who stay at home to procure few
copies and send them to their friends in the
army and navy, and so help to while away
some of their lonely hours. For sale by c.
{. Childs, Main street.
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now embarking will have possession of the
city before tomorrow night.
Top. m. The expedition has not yet
started, the delay being caused by the time
required for slowing horses and cannon on
the Adelaide. The batteries at the Rip Raps
have stopped throwing shells and all is quiet
The scene in the Roads of the TRANSPORTS
steaming about is most beautiful, presenting
panoramic view seldom witnessed.
II p. IN. The vessels have not yet sailed.
The Merrmac exhibits bright light. 1t is
said the Seminole will 60 up the river in the
course of the night.
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when they go to meeting in the morning,
(some few of them,) to leave the church dur
ing service, or misbehave and call forth re-
buke from the minister; and in the afternoon
they get tipsy and busgy-ride it with the Sc
cesh girls, land strange to say, most Ct the
girls here profess to be of that red, white and
red st.Ipe,) up and down and all around the
town, in defiance of the scandal mongers that
lounge away the holy day upon the street
corners, and criticlse the passers-by, or deal
out for the hundredth time their senseless
twadGle Of politics In both sexes the man
ners Of the young are .ude, and their habits
gross and sensual, if not devllISh. Modesty
is not possessed in excess by the girls, al
though they are virtuous in spite OF this de-
fciency. Most Of the young men are indo-
lent wicked and sot,ish-.ond of fine horse
and a pretty face, and are satisfied to cut
dash and sport fine clothes, wholly careless
of the Improvement Of their minds, or the
cultivation of the finer sensibilties from
which springs the real and enduring happi-
ness of life.
What is true here, am satisfied is equally
Tor more) SO throughout the South. The de-
terioration of morals and manners, and the
lack of solid education in the masses, is, with
other things, the prime cause Of the present
rebellion. Rebels generally are full of con-
ceit and ignorance Of the true condition of
affairs beyond their immediate localities. Be-
sides, they have been from youth up" un-
nsed to restraints and the checks and bal
ances Of the government and Of the laws OPP
crate in opposition to their lkings, which
they regard as their Hkiays' Hence they
are disposed to fall in readily with the gen,
eral kick-ups against the government, and
struggle with arm and mind and helish pray
ers for the success of the rebel cause.
so Temporal! y mores'"
Yours for Uncle Sam, VI. ID.
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Mr. EpIToR-Sir We notice through
the press April 10Th the report of the schools
by the superintendent, in the town of Vince
lock as being rather detrimental to most of
the teachers in charge, notwithstanding the
patrons in some Of those districts mentioned,
were much gra:ified with the Improvement
made by their children during this same
session.
Especially is this the case in district No
laugh, by Mr. Wm.W. Baxter. We all concur
in saving he gave good satisfaction. and his
pupils made marked proficiency during his
administration.
As fer Lack of energy and ambition"
deficiency in that respect does not identify
his character. His motto is "Labor omnia
rncit"
If the report Of superintendent is TO be
the sole standard by which teachers are iudg-
ed. we would suggest that the supsrintead-
ents be 4 little more efficient in the discharge
of their duties
For instance. visit schools At several differ
ent times during the term. encourage. not
embarrass both scholars and teachers, because
the former do not reply definitely TO a GER
tain routine Of questions that NAV have been
previously prepared for that occasion.
). +. SHATTUCk. RErBEN EMERSON. Com.
ii. L. SwAsEY. 5. +. SHATTUCK. Jr.
J. f. EMERSON. F. S. SHATTrCk.
HIRAM KELSEY.
Wheelock, Nav 18th 1862.
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MrsIcM.-Mr George F. Root will hold
a musical convention at Stanstead Plain on
the 18th, 18th and 10Th days of June. Mr.
Root has an enviable reputation in these
parts as musician and as a gentleman, and
nothing will be wanting on his part to make
the coming convention complete success
We almost envy the Stanstead people the
rich treat that is in store for them.
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C. A recent prayer-meeting at Hartford
was surprised and little amused by the fol-
lowing remarks from an honest-hearted broth
er in regard to the war: at is all very well
brethren, to hold out hopes, and to present
the brightest side: but we are getting some
bad news, as well as some that is good. Here
for instance, read in the paper to-day that
that Beauregard, who has always some deep,
Internal plot at work, had issued an order
yes. an army order-that every woman and
child in Corinth should be evacuated before
Saturday night"
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1862-05-16

a. Gov Hoibrook has received draft
from some Vermonters in California for 1886.
to be applied to the relief of the sick and
wounded Vermont soldiers. Had it not been
for the recent disastrous flood in that state
this donation would have been much larger.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1862-05-16

n The once famous Ellsworth zoo.
have come to naugh,. All that wera 80 "a l'r'
them, after sal. unsoldierly dra.yir, -, -. ~
quarreling, inaction and half-mutinr -, ~" n
is stated, to be disbanded shortly and :
home III
DEATH OF CAPT. TINGREE-We A..
ed to learn that Captain S. +. Pinrre- - -; =,
+, Sd Vt. regiment, died at Philad.lnb;sa' q,
week, from wounds received at the -. -,
Mills observation-disclosures Time
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driving four-horse team, containing trunk
and some private property belonging to Gen
Lee. The generals wife had left the White
House, and is stopping with physician a
few miles in advance. A strong picket of
the enemy made its appearance about two
miles from the White House to-day. They
were not interfered with until. becoming too
bold, gunboat, which arrived about one o.
clock, shelled them out. The noise must
have been heard at Richmond, as it is only
20 miles off.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1862-05-16
HEADQUARTERS OF THE Forces ATp
CoRINTH, Miss. Nav ., 1862.

Soldiers of Shiloh and Elkhorn We are
about to meet once more, in the shock of bat
tie, the invaders of our soil, the despoilers of
our homes, the disturbers of our family ties,
face TO face. hand to hand We are TO de-
eide whether We are to be freemen or vile
slaves of those who are free only in name,
and who but yesterday were vanquished, al
though in largely superior numbers, in their
own encampment, ON the ever memorable
field of Shiloh. Let the impending battle
decide Our fate, and add a more illustrious
page to the history of our reyolution-one
to which our children will point with nol.le
pride, saving. "Our fathers were at the battle
of Corinth.' | congratulate YOU on Your
timely junction. With Your mingled ban
ners, for the first time during this war, We
shall meet the foe in strength that should
give US victory. Soldiers, car the result be
doubtful? Shall We not drive back into
tennessee the presumptuous mercenaries eel
lected for our suhjugation? One more man.
~ effort, and, trusting in God and the lust
ness of our cause. we shall recover more
than We have lately lost. Let the sound of
our victorious guns be re-echoed BY those of
the army of Virginia on the historic battle
field of Yorktown. q. 1. BEAUREGARD.
General Commanding.
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NoIICE.-Therew VIII be meeting =
ST Johnsb2ry Cemetery Association a,,ba y
of the North Church. Thursday Nav sad lss,
o clock p m for the transaction Of irnno-.-
business III I,
E JEWETT, Sec
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tendance 10 this subject and the timel, =,
Dr. Gifford's Homeopathic CuratiTe>. ,,i1I
much pain and trouble, and heavy doctor ~,
A complete assortment of all his pre>c,in,;
can be found At J. C. Bingham. agent. Iors =.
% cts each box-sent per mail by Pfilsp
lS6 William street, New-Iork- Palm, l.,
name Is on each box of the genuine
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1862-05-16
TERRIBLE FIRES.

The frequency and fearful sweep Of confa-
grations in our cities is quite noticeable lst
now. A Very destructive fire occurred at
Boston, Monday night, starting in the paper
and cordage store of ID. Webster & Co., 81
Broad street, and spreading to the six story
brick crockery warehouse of French, Wells
X Co., I'll Milk street. corner of Battery
march street The flames next communicat
ed with the rear part Of the store of William
| Underwood X Co., dealers in pickles, &c. 60
Broad street, but were checked a, this point.
The sparks or cirders from this fire caught
on the rooot of store l61 and 1863 Milk street.
occupied BY Alexander ii. Avery. dealer in
oils, and Messys Eitchburg X Eller, agents
for champagne wine. but the flames were con-
fined to the upper floor. The large image
of tie Gag lie on the top OF the old custom
houS building in Custom House street.
caught fire and was considerably deface!.-
The whole loss will amount to 100000. In
surance about 100000, in Boston offices. -
On tuesday morning. the bath house at the
foot of Elm street. Charltstown, was entirely
burned. Three children and fireman very
narrowly escaped being burned to death.
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LYNDON.
NTAGE NOTICE.

The undersigned mail contractor from In
don To Sheffield. would inform the public that ~
will run good team and covered carriage for 20
convenience Of passengers, from lyndon through
Wheelock. 20 Sheffield. three times per week =
follows: Leave Sheffield al 3 p. N T'.e>la,s.
Thursdays and Saturdays, reaching Lyndon =:
= % m Leave Lyndon same days on ar-:,al e
cars from the South and reach Sheffield tv :, -
He hopes by careful attention and moderate bills
10 obtain the patronage of the public
SYLVESTER HAIL.
81
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The Pending Battle at Corinth
The Atlanta GA Confederacy of May Ith

The Atlanta GA Confederacy of May Ith
says:
"Indications point strongly to a battle
coming off at Corinth at all early day, which
for magnitude of TIE forces engaged viii
eclipse any that ever transpired in America.
Our Judgment is that The Yankees have near
" 10000 men. Beaursgard is well nigh
fanked on all sides. He has an immense
army, but not SO large as the enemy. 1t
were idle to conceal the fact that We have
some fears for the result. There is such a
thing as being utterly overwhelmed with
numbers, against which We can provide no
remedy. If southern valor and able general
ship can win victory, Beauregard and his
army will win it. 4 defeat at that point
would be severe blow, particularly as We
see no way of escape except falling towards
Mobile direction in which he is not want
ed. for we want his army to go TO Nashville
and Louisville"
Beauregard has issued the following ad-
dress to his troops:
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NO NEWS ON MONDAY.

a dispatch from Fortress Monroe Monday
evening, says there is nothing new from Gen
Mcclellan. The telegraph line to his head
quarters works well, and is constantly en-
ployed with government business.
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THE ADVANCE TO RICHMOND.
Gen Mcclellan Pushing On.
VANDALISM OF TIE REBELS.

VANDALISM OF TIE REBELS.
a dispatch dated at Cumberland Va, two
and half miles from New Kent Court House
Sunday morning, says: A company of the
9Th cavalry pushed On last night to White
House, five miles from here, on the Pamunkv
river, better known as the Curtis estate, OWL
ed by son of Gen Robert Z. Lee. The
company secured 1000 bushels of wheat and
1000 of corn. The rebels had burned the
railroad bridge and town, and torn up the
road some distance toward Richmond. The
distance from White House to Richmond by
railroad is % miles. The gunboats arrived
here this morning, and are now on their way
to White House. The rebels blockaded the
river two miles below here, but they were
blown up without much trouble. The rear
guard of the eneuy is at Tunstall's depot, .
miles from White House. A contraband
who left Richmond Friday reports the city
f1ll Of sick soldiers, and that the citizens
were focking in from the surrounding coun-
try.
LATER-SUNDAY A DAY OF REST
A dispatch dated Headquarters, Cumber-
land, Va, Sunday evening, says:
There has been no movement of troops to-
day, as Gen Mcclellan was DESTROYS of OBJ
serving the day and giving his men an op-
portunity to rest. The reports to-day brought
in by scouting parties sent to the Chickahom-
my on the left, distance of thirteen miles,
confirms the burning of both Jones and the
bridge across that river. The enemy was
seen in considerable force on the opposite
side. There is nothing new from the road
to Richmond by way of Bottom bridge, on
the right hand, or mail coach road leading
from New Kent court house. We learn from
contraband belonging to Gen Lee,
who left Richmond yesterday, that the
troops which retreated by that road are en-
eamped at the toll gate, some eight or ten
miles this side of the city. He met but few
troops between here and that point. He was
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Take Care of your Health

Nav u, 1867
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-07-15
9pe( fat lgotlrcg.

TnE ARTISANS SAVINGS BANK, No. III Mar
ket Street, Wilmington, Delaware. Office open to
receive deposits and make payments, daily, ex-
cept Sundays, from 8 O'Clock, A. M, till P.
N. On Tuesday evenings from Z to 8 o'clock,
and on Saturday evenings from 6 to o'clock
Profits upon deposits In this institution after
payment of necessary expenses are all to be di-
viied among the depostors. Dividends are de-
clared semi-annually, in the months of April and
October. Two dividends Of 3 per cent. each for
6 months (being at the rate Of 6 per cent per
annum) have been made, payable October l,
1861, and April l, 1862.
The Charter enacts that no member of the
Board Of Managers shall he entitled to receive
any profit or emoument for his services as such,
or be allowed to borrow any funds deposited with
the Corporation.
Managers William 8. Hilles, Edward Belts,
Xii Todd Joseph W. Day Charles W. Rowland,
Thomas W. Bowers, George W. Bush, Edward
Moore, Leonard Il. Wales, Clement d. Smyth,
Dr. j. +. Vaughan, James Scott, VIM. Candy.
WILLIAM s. IILLgs, President.
0EoRGE W. BUsH Vice President
lonN r. McLEAR. Treasurer.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-07-15
j. II. HEALD'S
June List of New Books

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Les jiatra6irs, " fntiae." novel by Victor
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4 Liz Secret, by the author of East Lynne,
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TIE Heir to ASHLEY, by the same author.
The Pearl Of Orrs Island by Mira H. Beecher
Stowe
Journal ofhe Hon. Alfred Ely, a prisoner of
qodr, and Richmond
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NIargare, Maitland The House on the Moor, Sc.
The CHg Of The Saints and across Me Rocky
Mountains to California, by Richard f. Burton.
Considerations on Representative Government,
by John Stuart Mill.
Tile Old Judge, by Judge Halliburton, author
of Sam Slick.
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The Struggles Of BroWa Jones and Robinson,
by Que Of tho tirm, by Anthony TrOllope,
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OF Human Character, numerous engravings
W. & Il. Chambers, Edingburgh.
The Rebellion Record, part II, containing por
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The Ntw Wilmington Directory for ls62-63.
The Shepherd Of Bethlehem, by A. L. 0.E.
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