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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-01-31
The Burnside Expedition.

The first news from Furnishes expedition
was received Thursday morning.
They arrived at Hatteras between the
18th and l7th insts., having been greatly
retarded by severe storms aad adverse
winds, which prevailed during that time
After their arrival at Hatteras, they expe-
rienced a series of storms, of such unparl-
leled severity that for two days in success
sion, on more than one occasion, il was Inn
possible TO hold communication between any
two vessels. After the first storm, it was
discovered that instead of vessels drawing
eight and a half feet Of water, being able
to go over the swash or bars, as General
Burnside had been informed no vessel
drawing over seven feet, three inches, could
pass into Pamlico sound. No vessel, either,
could pass outside the bar, drawing over
thirteen feet of water, unless Very skillful-
ly piloted, consequently the steamer City
of New York struck on the outside of the
bar. The City of New York was loaded
with a cargo valued at 100000, consisting
Of powder, rifles, and bombs, and proved
total loss. The captain and crew were
saved.
The gun-boat Zouave dragged her an
chors and had a hole stove in her bottom
and sunk. Total lass,-nrew saved. The
steamer Pocahontas went ashore near the
lighthouse and became total wreck. Nine
ty valuable horses belonging to the Rhode
Island battery were on board of her, and
were drowned, including several valued at
$500. The "Grape Shot parted the haw-
ser, and went down at sea,--crew saved
An unknown schooner loaded with oats, and
another schooner, name unknown and six
of her crew, were also lost on the beach,
The steamer Louisiana struck on the bar,
where she still remains. The report of her
having been burned is incorrect. She may
get off. The Eastern Queen and Voltigeur
are also ashore, though the latter will prob
ably get off.
1t is thought that the Union pilots of
Hatteras are proved traitors, having inten-
tionally run several vessels ashore.
Col, Allen of the 9th New Jersey regi-
ment and his Surgeon Weller, with a boats
crew and the second mate Of the Anne Z.
Thompson, when they found that the troops
needed water, manned a life boat in order
to reach the General and obtain it. Unfor-
tunately, the boat swamped, and the Colo
mel, Surgeon and mate were drowned. The
crew of the boat were saved.
In spite of these adverse circumstances,
half the vessels got into the sound, includ-
ing all the gunboats and 1000 troops. New
bern, N. c., is supposed to be the place of
attack, and dispatches from Gen. Burnside
state his confidence in his ultimate success.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-01-31

FATAL RAILROAD ACCIDENT. = Trio
Men hlHed.-A fatal railroad accident oc-
Cured during The storm on Saturday last
on the Western Vermont Railroad. As the
train was passing what is called the long
dump" in SALISBURY, the passenger ca
was blown from the track by the violence
Of the wind, and precipitaled down the en-
bankment about % feet, turning over two
or three times in the descent, killing two
Persons-Dr. IL. G. O. Dwight, and Mr..
Roberts, track-mas,er. Mr.. Roberts lived
short lime after the accident. The per-
son first mentioned above is Rev. II. G. O.
Dwight, ID. d., welI-known throughout the
Christian land as the beloved Christian Mis-
sionary at Constaniinople for nearly thirty
years. His name is familiar in every house
bold where any interest has been taken in
missions for the last quarter Of a century.
and his death will carry sadness to many
hearts throughout the whole Christian world.
He was on his way TO Middleburv. and
thence TO Montreal. lie has two sons in
the army, and enc at Constantinople. and a
sister IN Boston. The Boston Journal saws
g can zeal tie rarsc of no missioner,
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-01-31
Vermont News.

FATAL ACcIDENT.-On the 2Sih ulf.,
Henry Nancor of Jericho, while in the en-
ploy of ArunaE w. Adams of Eden, chop
ping, fell tree which lodged on another.
lie cut the second one, and on its starting
10 fall, ran in the direction in which it was
falling, and was caught beneath it. The
body of the tree where it struck him was
about eleven inches in diameter.
Myron Buck has been appointed post
master at St. Adams, vice Deavitt, Breck-
inridge secesh," removed. There were
several candidates, and the office has 'shuna
by the gills " for months.
The house and out buildings of Stephen
Kent of Passumpsic, together with one
COW, were burned on Monday. No insur-
ance.
Born CAGED.-The two rogues who
entered without authority or leave, store
in Rupert and took somewhat therefrom
are now in the Jail in this town. brought
here by officer Mccall Of that town. We
mentioned the circumstance of the theft aud
capture Of these : light fingered gentry" in
the Tanner some few weeks since. Botl
were taken in Meclianicville, n. Y. but
one Of them subsequently escaped and fed
to Castleton, this State, where he was cap
iured by the above named officer, and
lodged in our jail. The other. after rob.
bIng the store above named stole a pair Of
boots and was nabbed and conveyed "a
Ballston Sprinss-insiead ct Boston. Mass
as we have previously published-where
he spent 80 days. At the expiration Of
which time, Mr.. Mccall, by reqaisiiiorn
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-01-31

DID NOT GET LEAVE OF ABSENCE
The following story. current in Camp Griff-
in, Va, is stated by " reliable gentleman
to be true.
Adjuiant IIolbrook Of the 4th Vermont
Regiment, a youthful son of the Governor,
one day sent his compliments to Gen.
Brooks, commanding the brigade, and SOL
icited leave of absence, as his father, the
Governor of the State of Vermont, "me-
ditated promoting him. Gen. Brooks re-
turned the note with the endorsement
The General commanding thinks it highly
improper that the 'meditations' of the Gov
ernor OF Vermont should be disturbed
therefore, Adiutant Holbrook will continue
in camp.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-01-31

! from the Governor OF this State, brought
him to this town and cagel him, with his
odd chum" in the County pil. They will
now have TO $50 up for Few years.
Their names are unknown to U.S. Bemiaq-
tor Banner.
The editor Of the Ners Dealer has lost
Ills unIbyela. lie says il was gooi UNI
brella, except sir the holes in it, and as il
takes Il year now TO earn money enough 10
buy another, he is rather sorry TO loose it.
But he do .siit really complain, knowing
that umbrellas are public properly, only he
is curious to know where the thing went TO.
The measles are very prevalent IN Cam
bridge ard Undtrhill. In some cases whole
families are sick with them at once. As
yet the dis, ase has not assumed malig.
nant type.
VIM. C. McElwain of Bennington was
recently drawing load of hay with a wag-
on when the horse becoming FESTIVE, he
was thrown from The load striking with
much force on the side Of his head, near
the temple, rendering him unconscious for
some moments. The horse ran some half
a mile before he was caught. Mr., Neil
vain will soon recover.
The bear shoot at Wilmington did
not take place, The number Of tickets sold
not warranting the owners in putting up
their bears. A turkey shoot was substi-
tuted, and after 200 shots two turkeys were
disabled. Can it be that the sharp shoot
ers of Vermont are all gone
A new paper is announced nj St. AL
bans, by Z. Marvin Smalley, formerly Of
the Burlington Sentinel Ii viii ignore
party and 90 for the Union. 1t is poor
time TO start newspaper, and we don't be-
lieve the people Of that locality give any
more support 10 the one they now have,
than it needs. Mr.. S. will no doubt get up
a good paper, but we can't see the room
for more papers in this State, of any kind.
The MiIdlebary Register, speaking of
DEMO who died at Rutland, supposed to
have been caused by the smoke Of fluid
lamp, says; We hear from several indi-
yiduals, in whom we have entire confidence,
that Demos remains were put in coiiin,
taken by rail to Brandon and thence in
sleigh TO Orwell, when he was found to be
alive. Bot as the Rutland County papers
and our Orwell correspondent are silent on
the subject We are in doubt about the res
direction"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-01-31

AIR STANTON IN THE BUCHANAN Can
INET.-The ST Louis Republican gives the
following account of the first demonstration
made against treason in the Buchanan cab
met, by Attorney General Stanton. who had
Just superseded Black, and who is now the
secretary of war;
AT the first meeting o. he cabinet which
he attended, the condition of the seeded
states and the course to be pursued with
the garrison at Fort Sumter which discussed.
Flyod and Thompson dwelling upon the
irritation of the southern heart, and the
folly OF continuing a useless garrison TO in
crease the irritation No one formally pro-
posed any course of action, but the designs
OF the conspirators were plain TO the new
attorney general. lie went home troubled.
He lad intended, coming in at so late day.
TO remain quite member of this discordant
council. Bat it was not in his nature 10 sit
quite longer under such uterances. The
next meeting was long and stormy one.
Mr.. Holt, feebly seconded by the pres
ideni, urging the immediate reinforcement
of Sumter. while Thompson, Flbod and
Thomas commended that quasilreaty had
been made by the officers of the govern
ment with the leaders of the rebellion, to
ofier no resistance to their violations of law
and seizures Of government property.
Floyd especially blazed with Indignation
at what he termed the violation of honor
At last Mr.. Thompson formally moved
that an imperative order lie Issued to Major
Andersen TO retire from Sumter to Fort
Notwithstanding Sumter 10 the enemy
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-01-31

John ]. Crittenden is deeply aaectei
the news from Kentucky, and has not b
in the House since the report of the u
OF Somerset was received. Although
has two sons in the Union army, the
sence of one in the rebel army, his I'll
overwhelms him with grief.
Gen. Butler was looking On the paf'
other day, when gentleman asked
where his Expedition was going to. =
looking at the place now" replied the Z
eFal. The gentleman couldn't see il .
Times being hard and a cola winis
band, many really clesver persons ar
their wits end for some means of kes i
iAe wolf from the door. Desperaiioa
driven one Of them to The dire exirS
he SO foyeibly nonrays in the folloviDs
yeriisement:
Hoatea>-A situation as son-in-il'
some respectable family. No object
going short distance into the. 60.
For references and particulars.
FRANK STUART, Post Office, w
burg, \. Y.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-01-31

VERMONT IIIsToRIcAL SocIETY.-The
Vermont Historical Society has within a
lew years become an institution of much
interest. New hands have taken hold and
its usefulness has been greatly Increased. -
At their meeting held at Burlington last
week, the papers read, without exception,
were marked with literary excellence and
much ability. Some of the papers were of
decided historical value. They are now
collecting files Of the newspapers of the
state, and ne regret our inability to furnish
a complete file of the TINES for 1861, be-
sides the ones for our own use. The meet
ing at Burlington was attended with in
creased interest each half day during its
sessions.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-01-31

FROZEN TO DEATH.-The Rutland Her
aid says that Elisha Eastman and Douglas
Eastman, brothers, both of West Claren-
don, started from Rutland on Monday even
ing last to return home. Tuesday morning
Douglas Eastman was found near the door
yard OF Thomas Quincy, on the "Quarter
Line Road" some two miles from this vii
lage, in an insensible, and of course speech
less condition, lying in the snow. His broth
er was soon found about one mile from
there, towards this village, stone dead
Douglas died about II o'clock Of the same
cay. Cause of all this-Rum! Liquor
was found on both bodies, and from the
tracks in the snow appeared that Douglas
Eastman must have travelled nearly mile
upon his hands and knees, his knees being
found very much bruised and discolored.-
Now, the next question is, who sold these
men the rum?
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-01-31

ca The foreign news this week is very
satisfactory. The English express much
qualification at the result OF the Trent af-
fair, and the London Times hopes no ova-
ton will be given to Mason and Slidel on
their arrival, as it says their government
has done no more for them than it wonld do
for t'co negroes under similar circumstan-
ces! This last must be very consoling to
the rebels, whose confederate rascalily rests
on negro slavery.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-01-31

The CONTINENTAL MoNru1Y.-The
second number of this new monthly is
very promptly on hand, and is equally in
teresting with the first. Its reputation for
excellence, and high toned literature, must
soon be established. The abest authors
OF the country write for it, and thus it cam
not fail to rank among the standard litera-
ture of the country.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-01-31
Tile Atlantic lKonthM for Eebrunr

Tile Atlanttc Monthly for February.--
Published by Messrs. Ticknor & Fields,
Boston, at So per year. The present num-
Der, is ued in its usual elegant dress, and
with its customary promptness, contains,
among other articles, Our Artists in Italy !;
The Experiences of A. G.; Snow; Meth
DDS of Study in Natural History, by Prof
Aga.siz, with illustrations; Fremont's
Hundred Days in Missouri is continued,
and is intensity interesting; 1--WE shall prob
ably copy an interesting article from it next
week. Mason and Slider, Yankee Idylr,
"a humorous poem J together with the
usual Literary Notices.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-01-31

GoDEY's LAnY's Book FOR FEB
This is an attractive and beautiful number.
with its usual variety of reading matter,
fashion plates, patterns, &c. We heartily
commend it to the attention of the ladies.
The engravings in this magazine are far
superior TO those Of any other magazine
published
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-01-31

UNITED STATES GUNBoAr ESSEX,
WIN. d. PORTER, Commanding.

WM. D. PORTER, Commanding,
Fort Jefferson, Saturday, Jan. Is, 1862. J
To the traitor Marsh Miller, eommaaediag
a rebel guaboat called the Grampus Com
mander Porter has already thrashed your
gonboat fleet; shelled and sienced your
rebel batteries at the Iron Banks; chased
your miserable and cowardly self down be-
hind Columbus; but if you desire to meet
the Essex, show yourself any morning in
Prentys' Bend, and you shall then meet
with t~aitor's fate-if you have the cour-
age TO stand. God and our country; "reb-
els offend both" PORTER.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-01-31

NAVAL SPARRING ON THE MISSISSIPPI.
The naval commanders on the upper Mis-
sissippi are having set-to in words in
preparation for the blows soor TO come, as
is seen in the following correspondence =
PORTER TO MILLER.
Come out here, you cowardly rebels, and
show your gunboats. PORTER.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-01-31

How THE LAWMAKERS DO ia let
ter from Col. An,hony's Kansas regiment
attached 10 Gen. Jennison's brigade, des-
sribes Il visit of detachment of that rrgi-
ment to Dayton, Missonri, after rebels, and
says VAIN Efforts were made in the even
ing to induce the young ladies of the town
to engage in a social dance. Although the
solliery of Price had arranged BAH for
that evening, which our presence slightly
inte,fered with, the girls declared they were
southern and would not associate with 'ab-
oliionists.' No persuasions could induce
them to relent, and the boys, giving up in
despair built rousng fires, and stretched
their wearicd bodies under warm blankets.
In the morning, before the column moved,
the house of every absent secessionist was
fred, and the boys, facing a cutting north
easter and the sleet and snow, marched out,
singing the John Brown song. What cared
they for cold or the snow? Was not
Anthony at the head of the column, and
could they not hear his cheerful tones ris-
ing high above the rest, as the chorus came
Glory, hallelujah.'
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-01-31
uLLER's REPLY.
MARINE HEADQUARTERS, ]

Commander Porter, on United States qun-
boat EsSer-Str: The iron-clad steamer
GTampus will meet the Essex at any point
and time your honor may appoint, and show
you that the power is in our hands. An
early reply will be agreeable to your ODE
dent servant, MARSH j. MILLER,
Capt. Cong C. S. !. c. steamer Grampus.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-01-31

who dectasc would have caused so deep
ami heartfelt sorrow throughout the Chris
tian community as will that of DIR. DNight.
The Mr. Roberts who WAS killed was II
brother Of Hon. Daniel Roberts Of Bur
ington.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-01-31
DESPERATE FIGHTING.

The death Of their General does not seem
TO have greatly disheariened the enemy.
They continued their attacks with as much
yehemence as ever. The I'd minnesota
Regiment came up aud formed along the
fence, on the left of The 4th Kentucky.
The rebels still extended their line to flank
us on that side. The 10Th Mississippi
CHARGED up to the fence, and the men in the
two regiments fought hand to hand catch
ing hold Of each others guns, and trying TO
drag them through and over the fence, bat
ii was all in vain
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1862-08-15
THs FIGHT NEAR vAzEWELI. TENN

In The fight near Tazewell. Tennessee on the 9th
Us tAnt, the enemy had regiments (paris Of
hree brigsdes) posted il two strong positions On
Waden's Ridge Our infantry. though much
hatsted by fatiguing march an extremely hot
day approached by hsnk move ement and attacked
10th positions with great energy. Previous to this
ehsrse an artillery duel had been kept up for two
or three hours and when the final att ack as made
lhe enemy fed preeipi,ately and in confusion TO
Cumberland Gap. ou- troops, overcome by the
hes, of the atmosphere, were unable to pursue be
yond the town Of Tezewell, and the gre ater Dor
lion of the enemy escaped, though parts of two
regiments were cut Oft and one officer aud fifty
nsn captured
The less on our side WAS very smal--not more
ban 2 OF 10 men killed, and 20 80 wounded
Lent Col. Gordon, commanding the nth Tennessee
feginent WAS taken prisoner while returning his
POSITION alter conference with Col Henderson, OF
,bs 42d Georgia There is no meaus Of ascertaining
ae loss OF the enemy. ss q portion Of the killed
Ind wounded were taken off In wagons but it Is
Auown to have beeu much heavier than ours The
Sd Tenn esses regiment bore 3 conspicuous part Ia
Ihis engagement.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1862-08-15

liant succsss. The Federal Covnrrander.in. Chic Z
reports all quiet" from which we are Lad to con
clude that no attempts have been made by the
cens:as..'s. . 20 drive th'ir opp'nsn'' fsom 'hs's
Mr. Secretary Chase has been authorized 10 issus
large quantity Of one dollar and i've dollar notes
bnt even this supply Of fictitious wealth will fail
has been gravely offered that postage stamps
should be generally substituted for the present
copper coinage. Should this proposal meet with
acceptance 1t will be the proud boast Of America
to have Issued paper money Of the lowest denomi-
nation ever known. II the stamps possessed any
value it could alone be as representatives. Of pro-
mises to pay on the part Of the Federal Govern
ment; It Is doubtfsl, however whether small
shopkeeper could long continue TO carry busi.
ness If he sold his wares for penny bank notes
payable At an indefinite period.
General Butler continues to startle III
raj order he has absolutely fixed the price Of bread
totally irrespective, we suppose of the price OF
flour. Any baker who shall in defiance Of this Or
der. demand more For his loaves than Gen Butler
has appointed, shall forthwith be committed 10
prison, and dealt with as the military authorities
shall direct. Attempts have been made In Europe
to keep down the price Of bread, but in those In
stances the State has alwsys rscouped out of the
der the market price. We hardly think however,
that Gen. Butler has added insult TO injury by of.
feriug to the bakers Of New Orleans Federal scrip
to their losses OF Air CAases Treasury notes,
~ P.oOAoie tnat tuey ns'e aHsaoy ootalneo more
than they desire A most determined attempt has
been made to seize Vicksburg. 1t has been subject.
ed to q bombsrdment by the Federal guaboats for
upwards Of ten days, but without any other effect
than that Of firing the city In several places. In
Kentucky and Tennessee the rebellion" has broken
out afresh, nor does 1t seem that any very active
measures have been taken by the Federal armies
stationed IN those States TO check its further pro.
gresa Altogether, considering the i'll success in.
activity Of the Northern armies in the neld and the
rapid depreciation Of the Federal paper we are not
surprised ct hearing that the excitement In Wall
street continues upabated
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1862-08-15
TIE RECENT RATrLE

Since Gen Jack son, In his official dispatch. de-.
siynaied Cedar Rnn a. The locality Of the engage,
nsns of the 9sh inst. II 10 probable that the term
Battle ef Cedar Run" will be universally used In
slsdns to It, With regard to the de ,ails Of the
GSht. we have but little 10 add to the s,steme pts
heretofore published. The trains from 0ordons.
vile bring no intelligence. and the facilities sc.
corded the press for communicating with the sr
u.iss are Of the most limited character
Among the additional casualties reported are the
tsIowtng Capt snowden Andrews, Maryland Ar
eii<ry, Killed Capt Deysrie, 42d Virginia regiment
~ouadsd Capt. W. Y. O. Hannah. commanding
psay b, %sth Virginia. wounded Lieut.. Cox, 45th
Virginia, Killed Lieut.. Hudson. 4sih virginia
wounded; Capt. Duff a:,h Virginia. reported taken
prisoner ard af.er@a ards killed
The following the casualties in the f,oui.isna
Guard Artillery, Capt. D'Aquin. Of New Orleans:
K;lIed-Lieut Edward Murphy, Private Paul Pew.
rouX wcunded-Corporsl y. K. Dixon Privstes
A. x. Shay, T. A. Seuddy, and T. d. Walden
There are various rumors in circulation as to the
p,ovemenfs Of our forces. but none are sufficiently
authentic 10 justify publication. The repulse Of
Saturday last hes given the enemy some opportu-
nifty to learn the whereabouts Of Stonewall Jack.
son. and they are now hurrying on reinforcements,
In the hope of avoiding similar result In the sec
oud encounter. The latest adviees from t;ordons.
vile represent that nothing Of especial importance
has occurred during the present week. though the
preparations both sides Indicate that gfeat bs,
tie Is near at hand.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1862-08-15
col. JOHN Il, MORGAN.

This dashng partisan persists In bis determination
10 dsliver Kentucky from the thraldom OF the Abo.
tiIon Government The following address to his
troops WAS lssued nom headquarters at Knoxville,
Tenn. on the 9TH inst.
Ne'eTs: Your country makes a fresh appeal to
your patriotism and courage
II has been decided tha. Kentucky must be freed
nom the detested Northern yoke. and who 30 ft to
carry out this order as yourselvess
The road is well known to you You have al
'sady taught the tyrsnts at Tomkinsville Lebanon
md Cyntbiana, that where eouthern hearts nerve
noafhern srms. our soldiers are invincibe!
10 our enemies be as tigers but 10 our Southern
ofsthren be lambs, Protect their homes re.
speet their proper,y Isit not that of your
ui0thers, sisters, and friendsl
eo'diersi feel assured that you will return with
tesh iaurels, to enjoy i'll peace the fruits OF your
torous victories! In the meantime, let your aveng
'as osstss cry be B.tter, but shout "Kentacky' TO
year kindred and friends.