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The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-09-22
Christian Efforts for Boys.

They are N all our streets, and are always
the same in general characteristics. They are
more accessible than most of us suppose. But
to reach them effectually takes time, patience,
and genuine, good-natured resolution. Half
trying is of no use. Every success will cost
half its labor to get at the boy,-a quarter
more to prove your honesty and remove pre-
Jjudice,-then you have time left for ~instruc-
ton and counsel.
The truest philanthropists are often your
earnest boy-kunters. Such men and woman
are frequently the most efficient Christians.
They 60 out literally into the highways and
hedges and compel them to come in to the
Gospel feast. Their power of compulsion lies
IN gentle and wise words, which spring right
cut OF tender, earnest, and bold Christians
hearts. If there is a sign of the coming Of
Christ upon earth, it is certainly seen in the
mission schools, and ragged schools, and re
form schools Of our day. and by no means
least, III the noble systems of public schools
which cxaIt our New England cities and towns.
But more is needed. A boy wants a friend.
A boy wants respect, esteem, love. He has
strong, generous, restless impulses. He is
reaching out after sympathy in his own aspir-
atlons. Yes, aspirations. Every living boy
Is ambitious. He pants for distinction. He
S dead if his ambition has been crowded out.
Such a boy is a victim either to some Infamous
appetite, or to wasting oppression from a task
master.
Now meet this noble desire with its appro-
pirate aIiment. AS Abbot SO appositely tells
US, load him. Let him prove his mettle
and his endurance. Let him feel that he is
not forgotten, that his onward, upward strug-
.Ies are observed, admired, and commended.
Add %counsels Of guidance, words Of encour.
agement. Feel the value of the prize, .
good citizen, an humble Christian, perhaps a
future governor, president, or general.
II ls d sad truth that numbers of the sons
Of intelligent piety, often the highly educated
ana %honored, live in merited obscurity. Too
many such are dwarfed by their hot house
raining. Others never prize privileges
which come so cheaply to them. Yet others
seem TO feel it enough to be called by their
'a'her's name, as if that was both position
and influence enough. But sad though it is,
us true that our future depends upon res
l0ed boys in a great degree. Who of us
Feorolled and equipped, and at work here I
-Bo'ton Recorder.
Col. J. M. Fuller has resigned the COM
%and Of the lO5th Regiment. and returned to
Ie hoy. He is said to look as vigorous as
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-09-22
MIDBLETowN, via Washington,
Sent. 20. {

Sept. ~. {
There has been no fighting since Wednesday
except skirmishing with the enemy's rear.
Thursday morning there was no flag of truce
and no armistice, but by implied mutual con-
sent, it was supposed that the enemy was en-
gagged as we were in burying the dead.
But late on Thursday evening heavy explo-
sons were heard ON our right, and quite a con.
fagration was visible. 1t was then discovered
that, instead of burying their dead, the enemy
had token advantage of the cessation of hostili-
ties to retreat, leaving them all ..unburied.
Geo. Francis Train, of Gen. Gordon's staff
and other officers went to the field of battle and
rode over it. The most horrible scenes met
their view, and the odor from it rendered their
stay necessarily short. They found an officer
wearing a Maj Generals straps lying dead,
while the loss of other rebel officers seemed to be
immensely large. to say nothing of thousands of
prluates. The destruction of property was very
large, whole army trains of artillery and %carria-
yes, forage, provisions, &c, had been burned
the enemy being unable TO take them away.
His columns moved towards %Iiarper's Ferry and
our cavalry was sent in full pursuit. 1t is be.
lieved that two divisions have succeeded in
crossing several miles above the Ferry, but the
capture of several thousand prisoners before
IllSuuldl SuONS ILt DuIlSiuS 10 III JuclT ltlt
and close upon the rebels.
The officers we have taken say that their de-
feat has been most terrible. They regard their
defeat of Sunday as most overwhelming, and de-
clare that our victory there was the most brill
liant of the war. DR.. Letterman, the Medical
Director here estimates our loss in killed. woun-
ded and missing in both battles ,er II, 900.
CopE Oh I-L-. H.
the front is at hand tonight. Gen. Stoncman' S
forces occupy Harper's Ferry. Gen. Lees
army, in quite large force crossed Dam No. 4,
tam Creek and Harper's Ferry, while another
troops are represented by ~stragglers to be in Il
half starved.
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 20. The Sunday
Transcript tonight, received the following dis.
patch from the District Attorney for this city,
now at Harrisburgh:
HARRIsBuRGH Sept. 20. The accounts of the
battle of Sharpsburgh do not give any ~satisfac-
tory results to the public. | was on the battle
and a SPLENDID triumph.
Gen. McClellan's modesty prevented him
from letting the American people know wha,
the army has really accomplished.
WV. B.. MANN.
A letter to the Philadelphia Press contains
the following
Monday afternoon the commander-in-chief
ordered Gen. Burnside to relieve Gen. franklin
on the left, and move rapidly upon Harper's
Ferry, to save Col. Miles, who had sent word
that he could not hold out much longer, than
Monday noon or nigh. Gen Burnslde's corps
bivouacked by the roadside Monday night. Be-
fore day on Tuesday our whole corps was in
motion. for Harper's Ferry, where we arrived
about IL O'Clock and Gen Mansfield with Gen.
Reno's old division at once engaged the enemy.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-09-22
BY TELEGRAPH
A. M
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE PorosAc. ,
TO The FREEMAN

Sd'utudy moTnluS, sept. ~.
The rebel army has succeeded in making Its
escape from Maryland They commenced to
leave about dusk Thursday evening, and by
daylight yesterday morning were all over except
a small rear guard. They saved all their trans
portatiOn and carried off about 300 cannon.
Between three and four hundred stragglers were
taken during the day, by Gen. Pleasanton's cav
airy.
The name given 10 the battle is the Ante
tam After our forces occupied the whole
field, the rebel loss was found to be greater than
was fist supposed. Ocr loss in killed and
wounded, will not come far from Is 900 to 20
900. The rebels are still on the opposite shore
in force. They have posted a large amount of
artillery to prevent our troops from crossing
the river.
The officers of the army are unanimously of
the opinion that Gen. Hooker, for his gallantry
and bravery, should be made Brig Gen. in the
regular army to fill the place made vacant by
the death Of Gen. Mansfield.
HARRIsBURGH, Sept. 20. There is a rumor in
circulation here tonight by a reliable gentle
man from Hagerstown that the entire rebel ar
my under S!onewall jackson had surrendered.
He represents the loss Of The rebels at from 90,
Ooo W ou.O"O' anu says ttleI army WIS totally
demOralized
LATER.
There seems to be quite "a difference Of opin-
ion in regard to the whereabouts Of the rebel
army 10 official circles.
Wounded soldiers arriving here, represent the
rebels rs completely hemmed in. They say
Gen. McClcllau's lett and right wings rest IN
the Potomac, while Gems. Sigel and Ricketts,
are keeping a lookout ior them on the opposite
side.
Report says llat our rickets were this morn
ing driven IN three miles south side of uagers-
town, and that sklrmisning had been kept up
throughout the wholeday.
CAIRO, Sept. 20. Gen. Rosecrans commenced
moving from Ricnzi to Iuka, Miss, yesterday
morning. During the afternoon ihis advance
came IN contact with the enemy's pickets, and
heavy skirmishing ensued till night. The fight
was renewed this morning and lasted till near
noon, wnen the enemy gave way in a southerly
direction.
Our loss is stated to be between 400 and 800
killed and wounded. The rebel loss not ascer-
tanned. Gen. Little, formerly Governor of Mis-
sissippi. was killed in the fight, and Gen. White,
field wounded and taken prisoner.
The rebel force is stated to be Is 200 under
Gen. Price. The battle took place two miles
east of Iuka, Miss. Gen Rosecrans is in pur-
suit of the enemy.
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Vermont Mutual Fire Insurance
C)mpanY,

NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT FOR 1882.
fNHE Members of the Vermont Mutual Fire Insurance
l. Company are mere " notified that the following assess
me nts have been made by the Directors on all Notes in fop,e
On the following days, to wit -
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During the time to their surprise they saw
our troops crossing the iron Railroad bridge.
The truth at once flashed upon us as our men
pushed on that Col. Miles had surrendered. On
went our troop until they reached the iron
b ldgc and here a battery was ordered forward
to clear the way for a charge of twelve picked
regiments under Gen. Parker.
rIhe rebels retired on our advance, and GU
troops entered the works and found the guns
safe, and secured most of the stores and arms,
and IN a short time were following the rebels
towards Winchester. Several hundred of Col.
Miles command were standing drawn up in the
town of Harper's Ferry, ready to surrender, and
De paroled, and their joy knew no bounds when
they discovered that we had re-taken the place.
The retreat Of the rebels was precipitated into
a regular rout. but as Gen. Burnside had more
than executed his orders, and as bis men were
worn out, the pursuit ceased at Martinsb urgh
General Lee, having suffered much from his
wounds, received in Il fall from his horse, and a
minnie ball in the thigh, has retired to Win
chester for a little rest. Generals Longstreet
and Hill are both wounded. Gen. Anderson
is sick so that Stonewall Jackson is left ia COM
mand.
LOUISVILLE, KY, Sept. 20. About 5000
rebel cavalry are at Lebonou. About go, 900
rebel infantry are reported to have encamped
last night about two miles west of Muldrough
Hill on the pike. The cavalry advance pickets
OF the force basSe through New Haven, en- route
Tor Bardstown this morning.
BALTlMoRE, Sept. 20. The following dis
patch has just been received from a special
army correspondent of the American. from
Keatsvjilc, Via Frederick. Sept. 10Th
He says the rebel army reiterated during
Thursday night toward the Potomac river.
Gen. Mcclellan 5 army was all in motion at an
early hour this morning, prepared to renew its
offensive operations against the enemy
BY ten O'Clock every road was crowded with
our troops and trains moving toward the Poto-
lnnc across the Antietam Creek bridge, while
our troops, from the position | occupied, APP
peared to be moving mainly along the Sharps,
burg and Wiliiamsp0rt roads.
Many conflicting reports were received here
during the day Of sklrmishing with the rear
guards of the enemy, who were in full flight
toward the Potomac.
A gentleman who left Gen. McClellan's head
quarters before the General started. informed
me at 4 O'Clock that Gen. Burnside had crossed
the Potomac and was barrassing the rebels
rear.
The latest reports received are that the rebels
were forced to d~estroya large portion of their
trains and spike and abandon much of their ar
tillery to prevent it falling into our hands. so
closely were they pursued by the Union army.
Gen. Mcclellan rode out toward the front a,
ii O'Clock, and was loudly and enthusiastically
cheered by the troops as he rode along. The
cheering OF the troops could be heard at d great
distance.
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HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE PoToAAC, }
SATURDAY. Evenino Z

The firing heard last evening in the direction
OF Williamsport, proves to have been u raid OF
Stuart's. He crossed on Friday night into Ma
ryland at that point with his cavalry, one regi-
ment of infantry. and seventeen pieces Of artil-
lery.
The force sent up to drive him back, arrived
in the town ate in the afternoon.
During the night they recrossed into Virginia
and this morning had disappeared from the OPP
posite shore. No one was hurt.
The work OF ourying the dead still continues,
averaging about 1000 per day. Tomorrow will
probably finish it,
Maryland Nights, were yesterday occupied
by u Federal force. The Indications are that
the enemy is continuing his retreat into Vir-
qinia and leaving the line Of The Potomac.
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LOUISVILLE, Sept. q. A despatch from La
grange says to-day George Jessee with 200 cav
airy atteackd at New Castle 100 of Home
Guard Cavalry. Morris without firing u gun
surrendered men and horses, and 300 stand of
arms.
Reports, considered doubtful, Just reach W
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FREDERICK, Md, Sept. 2l-Morning.

FREDERICK, Md, Sept. 2l-Morning.
HEADQUARTERS, SATURDAY EVENING. The 4th
Michigan Regiment, with a few men from
Sykes brigade crossed the river at Shepherds
town Ford yesterday afternoon to make a re-
connoisance.
They met with a stout resistance from the
enemy, but succeeded in reaching this side of
the river with but slight loss, bringing with
them 1 pieces OF artillery, which they took from
the rebels.
The occupation of the Virginia shores was
attempted again this morning but with less
success. Acting Brig. Gen. Barnes with his
own, 4 portion of Sykes brigade, and two bat
teries, crossed and took a position on tho Vir-
ginia shores. Shortly after the troops had
been placed in position, the enemy emerged
from under the cover Of the woods with a line
of infantry a mile long.
Both forces became engaged when the order
was given to retire, which was done in good
order the enemy following close behind. When
the enemy came within range, fire was opened
by ~ pieces of our artillery posted on the Ma
ryIand bank with such effect that they were
forced to retire out of reach. Their loss from
our artillery fire must have been heavy. Our
loss in killed, wounded and prisoners will reach
about $50, The troops safely retu rned to Mary
land bringing their wounded with them.
Information was received to-day of the evac-
uation Of l1arpers Ferry by The rebels. Their
artillery was removed from the Potomac line
last night, and it is believed that their army is
falling back ID the direction Of Charleston and
Winchester.
1t was reported that Il force of rebel cavalry
and artillery had left in the direction OF vii,
Transport and a force was sent in that direction.
Heavy firing was nea,J that way, which shows
that they have become engaged.
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PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 20. A despatch just
received by mail from the Antietam battle field
dated Wednesday, s p. NJ, gives an account
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lUKA Miss, Sept. 20.

10 MAJ. Gcn. IdHeCk.
Gen. Rosencranz with Stanley's and Moul-
ton al, isions and Miniescrll cavalry attached
Price south Of this village about two hours be
fore dark yesterday and had a sharp fight till
night closed in. Gen Ord was to the north
with an armed force of about 5000 men and
had some Skin ishing with the rebel pick It's.
THIS morning, the igh, was renewed by Gen.
Rosecrans, who was nearest to the town, but it
was found that the enemy had been evacuating
during the night. going south. Gems. Hamil-
ton and Stanley with cavalry are in full pursuit.
This will doubtless break up The enemy, and
possibly force them to abandon much of their
artillery.
The loss on either side is from 800 to 500.
The enemy's loss in arms, tents, &c. will be
large. We have about $50 prisoners. have
reliable intelligence that it was Price intention
to move on east of the Tennessee river. In
this he has been thwarted.
cannot speak too highly Of the energy and
displayed by Gen. Rosecrans in the attack, and
Of the endurance of the troops. Gen. Ord's
command showed u%ntiring zeal, but the direc.
ton taken by the enemy, prevented them from
taking the active part they desired. Prices
force was about l8 900 strong.
(Signed) u. s. GRANT, Maj..Gen.
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Vol, j. M. Fuller has resigned the COM
nand Of the lO5lh Regiment. and returned to
Lc hoy. He is said to look as vigorous as
ever.
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THEY ARE REPULSED BY OUR AID.
VANCE.

Gen. HOOKER MADE A BROADER IN
THE REGULAR ARMY.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1862-08-09

In the course Of an article ON the ststuary
in the great London Exhibition, The Saturday
Review, which bestows very limited praise up
on the collection generally, alludes to the
works Of some American contributors. OF
Powers California" it says: ssThe lower
part Of the body appears to us feeble and con-
veptionsl, but the neck and head are noticeably
elegant and well turned and the head itself is
successful attempt to put head that is not
Greek on the statue Of naked female" It
subsequently adds: s'We must recommend the
visitor to take some notice of Miss Hosmer's
"Puck, which is on q lower level Of art, but
is graceful in it's way, and has an originality
in the design which stamps it with value Of
its own" Most space is given to the works of
Mr.. Story, Of which it speaks in the following
TERMS 1--WE do not think that there are any
better specimens Of single figures draped than
those Of Story. Few visitors have failed to be-
stow moment on the "Sibyl" and the ssCleo.
patra." Taken altogether We prefer .sSibyl'
Few statues have more nobility of look, orig
inality Of conception. and marked meaning in
the whole bearing, attitude, and position of
the figure. But as specimen'of the treatment
of the figure under drapery, the Cleopatra
is perhaps preferable. There is one character
istlc in the statue which Immediately arrests
the eye, and which remains it's great merit
however long we examine it. The figure sits
with the most admirable ease and POSITION
Exactly as woman dressed in thin loose
robe would sit if she were meditating and
and abandoned to thought, and herself of .
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Iowa sanitary Association.

As the Iowa Army Sanitary Commission and
the Ladies' Soldiers Aid Societies have united
their efforts, the correspondence will be carried
on hereafter by Rev. A, J. Kynett, Cor. Sec.
|. A. s. c., of Davenport, and Miss L. Knowles,
Cor. Sec. L. s. A. s., of Keokuk.
All goods will hereafter be directed to Mrs.
Annie Wittenmyer, care of F. F. Elmandorf:
McGregor, Iowa; VIM. E. Wellington, DUBUQUE,
Iowa; VIM. F. Lunt, Clinton, Iowa; r. NJ. Pref.
lyman, Davenport; G. Marble, Burlington.
Iowa; McGavic, Chittenden & Co., Keokuk,
Iowa; Partridge & CO., St Louis, Mo.
Each box should be distinctly marked with
the name of the society sending it, and lis,
Of contents pasted on the outside of the box,
so that Its contents may be known without
opening it.
Wines and delicacies should be packed sep
arately, to prevent damage by breakage which
sometimes occurs. Articles of hospital cloth
ing most IN demand are cotton shirts and draw.
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WHAT IS Misunderstanding here in Keo-
kuk is rapidly tending to military condition
and attitude Of affairs, and from the indication,
within and without, we are strongly inclinee
to believe that the Government should ASSUME
control and direction of matters in our city :na
the region round about. A Provost Marsha
should be appointed without unnecessary del'y,
and il possible an efficient military force shoss
be stationed here till measures can be taken
organize the home militia hereabouts, for actl"
self defence.
We commend the matter to the prompt coz
sideration of the United States military autnor.
tiles at st. Louis, as well ss to the Governof"
Iowa..-FGate City.
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What Tennessee Patriots Think OF the
Indianapolis C0ppef.Head Convention.

what Tennessee Patriots Think OF the
indianapolis COpper.Head Convention.
We agree with the Louisville Journal that if
Mr.. Wicklifte meant that he was for psusing
iE the war until he could find out that his
views on Slavery are in no respect to be inter.
fered with by the war, he is as good rebel
as any man North or South. The whole ten.
or of the resolutions put is factious, bigoted,
selfish and seditions. They are the words, not
sacrifice the nation to win the favor of the
rebels. Such infamous conduct meets with
bitter and vehement condemnation with all
loyal Southern men. Long accustomed to
the insidiouss and cunning policy of rebels
here, they see wildly through the mask worn
by the Secessionists of Indianapolis. There is
not one word of hearty loyalty in their whole
batch of resolutions; not one word Of sympathy
with the Government; not one declaration in
favor Of any thing but the restoration of their
damnable and traitorous faction to Office. We
were standing with several If the most distin-
guished loyslists of the State, men, whose
names have been the watchword of freedom
and patriotism during our reign of terror, men
who have risked their all-life, property and
home for the Union, men who opposed Mr..
Lincoln's election earnestly, but who now sup.
port him as the COMMANDMENT Chief of the ar
Emy of the Union, and one burst of indignation
and scorn and adherence issued from their
lips as they read the proceedings. We appeal
to the gallant, patritoic State Of Indiana to
scourge the traitors from her soil. They are
the allies Of rebellion, and if encouraged, viii
soon be open rebels. The Convention of SYM
pathizers have made themselves warm place
in tho hearts Of Southern traitors. They
will infer that the volunteer State of the West
70 divided, and that she holds an army of
traitors in her bosom. Patriots OF Indiana for
God and your country sake, stop this infamous
work before it reduces Indiana to the condi-
lions Of Virginia, q field ofruins and anarchy
and blood. liberation is NO longer virtue
to such wretches. Crush the viper in the egg.
Nashville Union. s- -"
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lLLHcAL USE OF POSTAGE SrAMps.-The re.
movai OF postage stamps from old letters and
eanceling from them the defscing marks placed
thereon is carried to great extent. Congress, al
late session, passed On act in relation to the
fraudulent use Of postage stamps, which pro-
vides "thst any person who shall willfully re.
move or cause to be removed from any postage
stamp or stamped envelope the conceling or de.
facing marks thereon, with intention to use
the same, or cause theuse Of the same second
time, or shall knowingly or willfully sell or buy
such washed or restored stamps, or offer thesame
for sale, or give or expose the same to any per.
son for use, or knowingly use the same, or pre-.
pare the same with the intent for the second
use thereof every person shall, upon conviction
thereof, be adjudged guilty Of felony, shall be
punished by imprisonment not exceeding three
years, or by fine not exceeding 81 900 or by
both Imprisonment and fine as aforesaid and
one half of such fine. when collected, shall be
paid to the informer."
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TIE INV Roll OF HoHoR.-Gen. Mcclellan
has issued an order directing the Generals of
brigades and divisions to forward to his head.
quarters the names of all observation-disclosures
officers who, in the late seven days battle, may
have been distinguished for gallantry and good
service on the field, with view to immediate
promotion OF the deserving. Over two thousand
names of young and old heroes have already
been handed in.