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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1862-08-22
About Names.
futile job.

To tie Editor Of Tile Calclonian
wish to call the attention of magistrates.
officers, clerks, notarieS, masters in chancery,
professional and business men, and all per-
others names in making or executing official
or legal instruments, voting for public Off
GERS, Or in any other manner of which Il rec
ord or attestation is to be made. to an evil
practice which has arisen, and is increasing,
of using the first letter of the Christian name
instead of fully writing it.
Now, who is A. Smith, B. Jones, and so on
through the alphabet?
Not long ago, commission of Justice of
the Peace, issued from the Governor of Yer
MONITOR our present purpose we will say
to A. Smith of the town of --. Aaron
Smith and Amos Smith, both of the same
town, claimed the appointment. A. Smith
received the votes, q Smith was declared cleo
ted, Il Smith was commissioned, but there
was no Smith who was qualified and acted
a person CT sufficient consequence to hold
office ought to be willing to spend time e.
noush, when he has occasion to make his sig
nature, to write his name so that there can bt
no mistake about it. If he is poor writer
he is not to blame, but those who elected hin
to office. He should at least do his best.
If one is candidate for office his friend.
should be sufficiently acquainted with him tc
know his Christian as well as his family name
and it should be distinctly written OR printed
on the ballots. The early records of the State
will hardly show an instance of the Christian
name not fully written; the present show
initials in common use, which in the future
as historical reference, will produce confusion
and error.
In marble factory was seen grave ston,
which by the inscription was to the memor,
OF H. Richardson. How long would it saw
the memory of him over whose grave it wa
to be erected Perhaps it was a memory no
worth saving! Why then the mockery?
b. Jones, Who is he?o Bartholomew
son of the brave and esteemed Genera
jones' All. how sad and wretcheG mus
the dlssraceful death of his son make tn
general? Shot for cowardice Stop. stop
it was not Bartholomew who died coward
death. Ben Jones, that tEieving scamp, VIII
was drafted, was shot Bartholomew die
fighting bravely in battle.
This is an age Of double quick. Would
not be well to stop long enough to make OF
: record correctly? RECORDER.
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Important Correspondence.

Some interesting correspondence has pass
ed between Gen Lee of the rebel forces, and
Gen Halleck, general-n chief of the Federal
armies. 1t is too lengthy for our columns
The rebels are getting sensitive as regards
the conduct of the war. They go so far as
to dictate our war policy. They desire to be
treated as gentlemen, not like traitorS-to
have their property paid for, not confscated
they want their 'noble and brave guerillas'
treated as prisoners of war-not as maraud-
ers and land pirates.
The correspondence referred to becomes
more interesting as news is received that ev-
cry Federal officer taken at the battle of Ce-
dar Mountain has been confined in dungeons
with felons. This is in revenge for the or,
der of Gen Pope for foraging upon the enc
my, and compelling the inhabitants of tn,
country through which he passes either to
take the oath of allegiance to our government
or so beyond the Union lines. The rebel
government claims that the action of our
general in this regard is "barbarous," and
they demand US to abandon it. They talk a
bout our barbarous practices upon their "no-
bic guerillas," but say nothing in extenuation
of the cold-5looded murder of our wounded
and defenseless Gen McCook, whom these
fends butchered only the other day. The
fact is our government has played war 50
lorg with the rebels that when it begins to
wake up to the Importance Of making wal
mar, they find fault, call US barbarous, and at
tempt to dictate our war policy. 1t will be a
futile lob.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1862-08-22

Presiden; of the United States. Aad the
Commander-in-Chief hopes, and coniiding il
the determined spirit of an earnest people,
confidently expects, that before the time for
a legal draft shall arrive, every man. necessa-
ry to complete the requisition upon the State,
will be furnished in the manner above pro-
vided and he trusts to me people of the
State TO carry out his wishes in their own way
without the Intervention of Recruiting Off
GERS, or other official agencies.
By order of His Excellcney.
FREDERICK HOLBROOK,
Governor and Communicated Chief.
PETER I. WASHBURN,
Adjutant and Inspector General.
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Gen McClellan's army has evacuated Har-
risons Landing and the James river, and at
last accounts was at Williamsburg, or near
that place. 1t is supposed this army will now
Join Gen Pope's, and possibly form juncture
with Gen Burnside's also. 1t is somewhat
surprising that so large an amy could move,
one corps at time, right in the face of the
enemy, and not be attacked, as the rebels
must have known what was going on, and
knowing the advantages that an attacking
party might have under such circumstances
it is strange they did not avail themselves OF
it. We consider the army Of the Potomac
very fortunate in getting away from the James
river. They were in tight place at Harrl-
sons Landing, and they knew it. The indi-
cations now are that our army will bear down
upon Richmond from the North. The ap-
proach to the rebel Capital via the Peninsula
was a failure. We are looking for despe-
rate battle near Gorllonsville.
1t seems to be settled now that the rebel
ram Arkansas was destroyed by the traitors
own hands. Gen Breckenridge lost an arm
at Baton Rouge and Col Roberts of the 1th
Vermont was killed at the same place Col.
Corcoran has been appointed as Brigader
General his appointment dating from July
~, lSGl-the day he was taken prisoner. A
very singular story comes from North Caro-
LIMA to the effect that the State election there
has resulted in the choice Of the Union gov
ernor by 10000 majority. The Legislature is
also largely Union.
There was report few days ago Of a
rebel victory in East Tennessee, where it was
said they captured the entire Union folce of
5000 men at Tazewell We believe the Chi
cayo Times should have the entire credit of
this beautiful little hoax. The Richmond
Dispatch confesses that it was a small affair.
Our loss in prisoners was 80.
Col Corcoran is at last free. lie with 9TH
er Fedora, officers has been exchanged. The
rebels claim that it was mistake that he was
not given up week before last when rebel
colonel was released by the Federal authori-
ties. At all events, the many arrangements
which have been made for his exchange have
heretofore proved flut.ess, and we have be-
Ieved that they have so proved through the
periitly of the rebels. He is now free. Let
him tell the story of his more than years
sufferings in Southern prisons and the Irish
men of the North will flock to his standard
to avenge his wrongs.
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General Order No. Is.

MnITARY.-The company recruited by MIR
Rice in Orleans County organized on last
Tuesday by choosing the following officers
Captain-James Rice.
1st Lieut-Nixon Morse.
2nd Lieut. q. H. Austin.
The company which has been recruited at
Bradford, organized on the 18th by electing
the following officers
Captain Geo. B. Damon.
1st Lieut. Pearl ID. Blodgett.
I'd Lieut-Chas. 6. Newton.
The company recruited in Rockingham,
Windham County, for the lth regiment has
organized with the following officers:
Captain-Chas. Buxton,
1st Lieut-Chas. X. Fleming,
! ID Leut-Silas Albee.
The Worcester Company was organized
on Wednesday by making choice of the fol
lowing officers:
Captain-Robinson Templeton, Worcester
LIST Lieut-Joseph W. Leonard, Calais,
ID Lieut-Silas B. Tucker, Mortified.
! There are 40 names on the roll, and lot
were present ut the election.
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Release of Col COrcOran.
A GENERAL EXCHANGE OF OFFICERS.

A GENERAL EXCHANGE OF OFFICERS.
Co. Corcoran, Col Wilcox. Lieut. Col Bowman
and Major Wedges, reached Fortress Monroe
Saturday Afternoon, and were expected to start
at once for Washington. Three hundred and
FORTY other officers have been exchanged.
among them Lieut. Col Kane. n steamer
left Fortress Monroe Sunday for Aikens
landing to bring down $50 officers that have
been confined in Richmond.
SPEECH By COL CoRcoRAN.
Colonies Corcoran and Wilcox, Lieut. Col
Bowman, and Major Wedges, arrived at
Washington Sunday morning in the steamer
Henry Burden, accompanied by Adjutant-
General Thomas. Sunday afternoon, while
Col Corcoran and his friends were at dinner,
a regiment marched to and halted at his
quarters. The band having played an air OF
welcome, cheers were given and also calls for
his appearance, both by the military and the
large crowd of civilians. Col Corcoran, in
response expressed his arden: wish that the
wicked rebellion should be suppressed. New
York and Pennsylvania. in fact all the states
must vie to do SO. For himself he was ready
to seize in his hand either the sword or tn,
musket, prepared at once to take any position
to serve his country. He would 10; indule,
in lengthy remarks at this time. He simpl,
appeared to bow his Acknowledgements, but
he would soon take an opportunity to say ;
few words to his fellow citizens He thank
ed the officers and men before him for then
kindly greeting. Nothing had done his hear
so much good as to hear these cheers, excep
The cheers that he heard when prisoner a
the Union celebration in the ancient town O
Salisbury. North Carolina, on the It'll ofJul,
last.
The Colonel of the regiment briefly ant
appropriately responded. when the militar,
resumed their march amid enthusiastic
cheers. A magnificent reception is TO b,
given the officers first named this evening
Alfred Ely, now in Washington on Ofiieia
Business, the old friend and fellow prisoner q
Col Corcoran and other officers, is selected 4
make the welcome speech. Coionels Corcc
ran and Wilcox will respond TO Mr. Ely
Senator Harris and others now at WASH
ington are expected to speak in welcome t
the distinguished prisoners. The old 69t
New York formerly under command of {,
Corcoran, are ordered up to Washington /
be present at the reception. sunday attei
noon and evening the room OF Col Corcora
was crowded with friends.
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~ The New York independent SAYS q
Adlutant Gen Thomas: Constant and gray
suspicious hare.,eentered around this Thomas
during the whole war. 1t is extensively
believed that he is a traitor, and that from
his office our plans have all along been r.
veaied TO the rebels. Several intelligent an
competent persons have reported the result,
o; their personal observations, at different
periods. in the camp of Mcclellan at this
alice However they may differ on other
points, they have agreed ON this: that SOM.
treason in some very high place has even
down 10 this DAY given. and is still con,inu-
my 10 give to the rebels. information in al
vance OF all our military movements Of in
pOrtance
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1862-08-22
Returning Slaves.

We have tried not to be over sensitive as
to the manner in which our generals have
treated colored persons who have fallen into
our hands or come of their own accord
within the lines of our armies yet we are
not insensible to the fact that in very many
cases great injustice has been done these per-
sons who have been held in bondage by men
who are now in open or covert rebellion a
gainst this government.
We are extremely panied to notice that
Gen Butler is highly compimented by the
New Orleans Picayune for his readiness to
return fugitves to their masters. Gen But
Ter has received great deal Of praise (Which
We think he deserves) for the excellent man.
ner in which he has managed the affairs Of
our government at New Orleans since he has
been commander in that department. That
he should be complimented by paper of Sc
cesh proclivities for his promptness in sur
rendering fugtives to their masters We con-
slider bad omen.
BY an order from the rebel war department
dated August |, the secretary Of war says
oaths of allegiance administered to citizens
in the Southern Confederacy need not be re-
garded by them, and that persons who take
them will be required to render service to
the jeff Davis government. Thus it will be
seen that however loyal a citizen Of the Sc
ceded States may appear to-day, his govern
ment does not oblige him to keep his oath,
but on the contrary demands that he shall
break it. In this way Shareholder may come
to Gen Buffers camp, take the oath of allie
glance, receive his chattels, and 60 away 10
plot and destroy the very government which
guarantees him his property. And this is un-
d)ubtedly the way many do.
We have nothing to say now we need saw
nothing of the cruel injustice done the black
man, even as slave. lie comes to our lines
expecting freedom--he is driven back to sla
very and to torture for no STAKEHOLDER has
any mercy upon Save who has once triet
to gain his freedom. For ourselves we arr
heartily sick Of this attempt on the part o
some of the generals Of our armies to hole
fast the shackles Of the slave with one hant
while they put down the rebellion with tn
other. Mr. Sheldon, a member of the ST.
Vermont regiment, from Cambridge relate
to the Newsdealer the following touching in
stance in a letter to his wife. 1t is enough t
make ones blood boil to read it:
"One week ago to-day, July 9th, two fugi
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1862-08-22
IN Vernon.
nh Connecticut.
Total.

tpldl.
Among the prisoners is Gen Allen ,t,,.
siS~ippl, mortaily wounded We pla,,. ~
following names of killed from rebsI<- Ne Ne
Roberts, 9Th Vermont; Capt kel,r ~, ~
Massachusetts Wounded, Lieu, c., f.,
2lst Indiana; Lieut. Howe. Both Na,sasi
seiis. ID
Gen Butler has issued general orss.
nouncing in eloquent language the d..,. :,
Gen Williams. He also ISSUED coppra,,,r, y
~ orders TO The troops on the successful -
sasement. in which he says: The e..
lost three bri gadier generals killed. wopr5,.g
and prisoners. many colonies and f.ld a
GERS We have more than a thousand k;r-l
and wounded. You have CAPTURED 60
pieces of artillery, six caissons. two s,,n1 :.
eolors. and large number of prisoners
y letter from Baton Rouge states rb,- >.
fight between the Essex and Arkansas NJ
fair stand up fight. Porter lay 300 ,.~l-
distant pouring solid 9-ineh shot into the A..
kansas. ill breach WIS made, when an :,
cendiary shell was exploded in the brparI,
setting her on fire. The rebel crew let, ~
and she soon exploded.
Lieut. ii. y. Colburn of the Isl VI ha,,s,,.
was drowned near Carrolton. on the ,,-b n,
North Star passed the Ocean Queen and -
ST Marys. bound up the Mississippi No,,
likely the Gen Lowell reported killed j g.,
Lowell, and not Mal-Gen Mansfield Lowell
who 5 understood to be at Richmond
\ letter from surgeon reports that l.
saw So dead rebels in one small cornfela .,
Baton Rouge. Lieut. Norcross of The la
Massachusetts, arose from sick bed AM
joined his company in the thickest If II,
fight, and with his own hand. saved ! ti..ls
piece about 10 be taken. The rebel wouDd,,
state that Gen Ruggies was killed. One rtl,.
: stated their loss 10 be 500 Minis hs,-r-,
saved the day. when two-thirds of IFS mem
beers were on the sick list. The sece>b !,
Bat IN Rouge fired on our wounded as The
[ were brought in, consequently their hou>,
We're pulled down. Breckenridge, on Il
l morning OF the fight, made speech. pro,,
Using his men 10 have band in the Sra,.
: house at 9 a. n.
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mies merit the wa.mest thanks OF The nation
Thei. country called ard nobly did they respond.
Living. they shall know nations g-atItuaeT,
wounded. nations care. and dying they shall
live in our memories and monuments shall be
raised to teach posterity to honor the patriots and
heroes who offered their lives at their country S
altar. Their widows and orphans shall be adopt,
ed by the nation. to be watched over and cared
for as objects worthy a nation gratitude.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1862-08-22
Uarri>On's Eandin. Evacuated.
MCLELLANS ARMY At WILLIAMSBURG.

NNLELLAN AKMI At WlILiAN>Et!N 70.
Harrison's Landing was entirely evacuated!
by tie Union troops Saturday morning. ard
about the same time Gen McClelian's advance
arrived at Williamsburg. The public prop
erty was all removed, and all Is quiet. Trans
ports with soldiers have all passed down the
Roads, except few at Fortress Monroe. VIZ:
the New York. Elm City. Montreal and For
est City. The State of Maine and John
Brooks brought down $40, who were trans
ferred to the steamer Atlantic on SATURDAY,.
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e We are requested to publish the fol-
lowing letter:

lowing letter:
HYDE PARK, VT, July 20, 1862.
MRS NJ. y. HARRINGTON, st Johnsbury, Vt {:
My Dear Madam am panied to learn
that certain persons have put in circulation
reports unfavorable to the courage and mill
tary character Of your son. AS brother Of
fcer cannot let such an opportunity pass to
vlnd!cate him in all that soldier holds dear.
Capt Harrington has always served under
my own personal observation, and in trial
and danger, Arrays with great credit. He is
a brave and capable officer, deserving the con-
fidence of those at home in Vermont Those
who try to injure him at home by slanderous
reports are men that must thoroughly des-
pise themselves whether Others do or not
They are certainly towards.
Most respectfully, your ob't servant.
B. n. HYDE, Col Sd Vt. Vols.
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CANADA AN UNSAFE REFUGE.-The CHICAGO
Journal quotes provisions from cur treaties
with England, under which deserters from
our army, flying to Canada, can be arrested
there. This fact is interesting to those
who are interested"
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I-NION STATE TICK Ell.
Essex County Ticket.

d. ii. BEATTIE. Maidstone, Senator.
Sd. HOBSON. Brighton. lInaoos
N. w. FRENCH Lunenburg, 'O"o
II. W. BEDELL. Lncnburg, Sheriff.
JONAH BROOKS, Judge Probate
HENRY HAYWOOD, GuildAall, States Atty
JAS. W. CADES. Brighton, High BailiH.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1862-08-22
General Order No. ID.

The Tenth Regiment of Vermont Nolun-
teers is hereby organized as follows.
Co A Capt Edwin B. Frost, Caledonian Co,
"B d" Edwin Dillingham;, Washington I"
&C John A. Sheldon, Rutland 9.
I'D Giles F. Appleton, Chittenden {"
"E NJ. E. Winslow, Bennington, "
CT Hiram Platt, Franklin 80
&C George B. Damon, Orange "
al I" Iucius T. Hunt, Windsor 90
a u. Charles G. Chandler, Franklin g
* . Hiram r. Steele, Orleans q
The Captains of the several Companies
composing the regiment will take rank in the
order above named.
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QtAEIERMAsTER OF THE llTH-A. l.. Carl.
ton OF Montpelier, has been appointed quar-
termaster OF the 18th Vt. Our State capital
has been quite successful in enlisting quar-
termasters, suffers, etc.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1862-08-22

u Hiss Me, Mother, and let Me co." is
the title of poem on the outside, by the au,
thor OF those exquisite lines, "Over the Riy.
er." Everybody will read it.
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e The Richmond Dispatch Of the III
says official dispatches have been received!
ny the navy department, confirming the los,
81 the Arkansas while on her voyage 10 CO.
operate IN the attack upon Baton Rouge.
She ulliuck;iv gr.un,led when within .:y-
mics %: '!e latter place anu all efiorts 10 sri
her oil Was unarai!in-. IN this helpless DO
>''!on 4 fleet of ganhaats from below attacked
:i-,r, and the only alternative TO prevent her
heing captured was 20 blow her up.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1862-08-22

TOWN COMMITTEE:
Barnet-John Henderson, J. D. Abbott,
l.. ?. Parks.
Buke-A. W. Newell, David Trull.
st JohnsJmy-C Morrill,, J Fletcher, ?
Merrill, Bacon, G A Merrill, B Butler.
Danrile-C + Weeks, A c Palmer, A Nc
MILAN.
Ryeyate-Eobert Cochran, r Nelson, NJ
ID Johnson.
Peaeham-J r Kenerson, II Sanborn, F
Bailey
Walden-Wm Perkins, Jos Farrar, Dow,
7 y harrington.
Hard~ick-J H George, f b George, G
\ Haynes, S Goodrich.
Newark-A 2 Taft, Hiram Bugbee.
WateFtord-D Silsby, F r Carpenter, L
+ Freeman.
Lyndon-G Bundy, \ o Harris, Norman
Baker.
Grotou-Daniel Cofrin, John Roberts, B
Paige.
SheHeld-Jaues McGsffey, NJ Ward L NJ
NJ Gray.
HH y-John Russell, Jr, Merritt Newhall,
, Hheeloch-Chas Rogers, Darling, c H
| Davis.
Smton-David Powers, D Cass, Jabez
Smith.
Which report was accepted and adopted.
The following resolution was introduced by
MIR Eaton, and unanimously adopted:
Resoleed. That the soldiers composing our ar
The daily Wabash express. (Terre-Haute, Ind.) 1857-1867, 1862-09-09

SAX Francisco. Sept j.--Since the decis-
ion OF the Supreme Court against receiving
tender notes for State tax. they have sold
as low AS l5c discount The point of de
cision is i'm taxes not being debts, within the
meaning Of the act OF Congress. The pro-
vision in the State Constitution. requiring
taxes to be paid in gold. must remain in OPP
Grafton.
The election ia San Francisco passed of
quietly TO day. The Unisn Republican Leg
islature ticket is undoubtedly elected. MANY
Secession sympathisers refused to vote
The election yesterday resulted in an over
wnelmiag triumph for the Republican fusion
ticket. Every county heard from sends a...;s
Latham members TO the legislature. The
amendments 10 the Constitution are adopted
by large majority
Honalula dates to the 10th ult., are re.
ceived. There is much sickness on the Isl
and. The heat Is very oppressive. Busi
ness stsgnate.
Conher's Regiment OF California volun-
teers, advanced 10 Diamond Springs, $50
miles East of Carson Valley, aud met large
numbers of emigrants. mostly from Missouri
and Arkansas, all anxious To reach tho land
where peace prevails They were almost
universally loyal
SAY FaAScIsco. Sept. 2.-The Supreme
Court deeds that taxes for State purposes
shall be paid in gold only.
Receipts from the miners since the depsr.
ture OF the last steamer 81 ,000 600. Snser
from the Ophir Mines has yielded 81 900.
600 in the past month
The election tomorrow Ill be exciting
The probaoll ties are that Latham canno,
elect majority Of the Legislature. and that
the Republicans and Union pa-.y ,, AIRY
the State by large majority.
The daily Wabash express. (Terre-Haute, Ind.) 1857-1867, 1862-09-09
PROM FORTRESS MONROE

FoErEEss NoSEoE. Sept. 5--Out Of the
200 rebel prisoners brought here from tic
Potomac last wednesday. over 100 have Ia
ken the oath of allegiance aud were discharg-
e.. They we're Northern meu. forced into
the rebel army. and some Spaniards. The
remainder were sent 10 day TO Aiken : Land
ing by fag OF truce.
The kiehmond Wing Of Sept. the lst con
tains a iengthy and spicy editorial, censGring
Jeff. Davis aud his Cabinet for the iucis
crimirate appointment of clerks in az De
psrtmen.s Of State, calling tGesa, the Clerks
Jews aud Yankees, accusing them of beng
spies and disloyal 20 the Confederacy. II
recommends their removal and the sabstitu-
ton Of men of acknowledged loyalty and
merit. and that the appointments should be
made unbiased BY any political influence or
favoritism. Congress Is still in session. and
fecbly initiating the Congress of the United
States.