The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1862-02-21

fight at Roanoke. six batteries, forty cannon.
large quantities Of arms and ammunitIon.and
nearly 5000 prisoners. And that since then
he has captured Elizabeth City, Eden,on,
Hartford and Plymouth, all small towns CT
two or three thousand inhabitants: and that
at last accounts he was on the road to Nor
folk The past week there performed work
towards putting down rebellion that will oc-
cupy large page in history.
Although We nave no late news from Gen
Burnside, We expect to hear every day that
he is ''marching on and has attacked Nor
folk.
From the far western state of Missouri
news comes to US that Springfield has been
captured and that the rebels are in full re-
treat with the loyal army in pursuit; and
even while we write, news comes that the
rebel Price and his army has fallen into the
hands of the federal troops. These disasters,
coming one after another, in such rapid sue
cesson, must dishearten the rebels and hast
en- the day of their final overthrow.
Bowling Green, stronghold of the rebels,
has been deserted by them, and this place is
now occupied by federal troops. 1t is sup
posed the rebels have gone from this place
to unite with other forces and make final
stand at Nashville
P.S. The telegraph contradicts itself,
which is perhaps not to be wondered at
First Generals Floyd, Johnston, Buckner
and Pillow were captured at Fort Donelson
Soon dispatch came that Floyd stoie T.
away with 5000 men, next that Floyd and
Pillow had both escaped; and now it turns
out that the General Johnston taken is spur
ious-that instead Of capturing Sydney Johns
ton, noted rebel general, we have only
bagged Bushrod johnson, brigadier of
Kentucky, never heard of out of his own
county until he was taken prisoner. Very
similar was the manner in which Gen Price
was taken. News was received or Tuesday
that Price and his army was captured by the
federal troops; but as the news was not con-
iirmed We presume it was a premature an
nouncement. Price. Floyd, Pillow, Johns
ton, BeaureSard, jeff Davis, Gov Wise and
others connected with this great rebellion
are markell men, and not easily captured
The treachery of or own troops or the Gu
pidity of the rebels will be pretty likely tc
keep them out Of the hands OF justice for a
while longer. Let US hope not always.
In the midst of our general rejoicing. lei
Us not forget that the brilliant victories of
the past week have light death and desc
lation into hundreds of households. Tn,
light of many home went out in the fear
iul siege Of three DAYS at Fort DoDelSon-
Though none Of our New England regiment,
were IN that sansunary strife, lvt US paus,
and drop tear for those brave western sold
lers who Yielded up their lives for their couu
try in northwestern Tennessee.
Amid the praise which We al are heapin:
upon our officers and noble soldiers in GU
victorious armies, let us not forget the foun.
ain-head from which emanates an almos
sure guaranty Of national salvation w,
mean the Hon EDWIN NJ. STANTON. secre.ar,
Of war. While our men in the field hav
done their whole duty too much praise can
not be awarded this pubic officer, who ha
thrown his whole soul into the work of say
ing the country; and whose practical talent
seem to be working out our salvation witt
uncommon alacrity and sureness. Day i
breaking