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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-06-17
Southern Cavaliers VS.. Northern Puritans

The following article appeared in the Louis
vile Bowling Green Nashville Courier during
It's publication in the last named place 1t is
worth republication Just now
-" This has been called iratricidal war by
some, by others an irrepfesslble conflict between
freedom and slavery We respectfully take
issue with the authors OF both these ideas. We
are not the brothers Of the Yankees, and the
slavery question is merely the pretext not the
cause Of the war The true, irrepressibe con-
hlct lies fundamentally in the hereditary hostil
ity, the sacred aninosy, the eternal antago-
nsln, between the two races engaged
~ he Norman cavalier cannot brook the vul-
gar familiarity of the saxon Yankee, while tho
latter is continually deysng some plan TO BRING
down has arist0cratc nelghbor to his own de-
tested level. Thus was the contest waged in
the Old United States 50 long as Dickinson
doughlacos were 70 be bought aud Cocnrane
towards 10 be frightened, 50 long was the Union
t0erabe to Southern men but when, OWING
TO divisions in our ranks, the Yankee hlreInge
place. one OF tleir own spawn over us, political
connection became uncomfortable, and separation
necessary 20 preserve our self respect.
!. As our Norman klnsmen 10 England, al
ways minority. have ruled their Saxon com
trymen IN political y4sslage up to the Prtsen
Jay, 80 have we the slave oligarchs, governed
the Yankee. till within twelyemonth W.
framed the Constitution, tor seventy year
moulded the policy OF the government, an'
placed our own men, or northern men witt
southern principles, IN power
Ga the 9th OF November, 1860, the Puri
lans emaucipated themselves, and are now il
violent instruction against their former own
ers. This insane holiday freak will not as
ong, however, for, dastard4 IN fight, and inca
pable Of seli-government, they will lneyilabI
again fall under the control Of the superio
race. few more Bull run furnishings vi
bring them once more under the yoke as docil
as the most loyal OF our Ethiopian chatiels.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-06-17

WASHINGTON june IA. DispatcAs received
to-day ut the War Department STATE that u
demonstration was made yesterday evening by Il
force of rebel cavalry and ARTILLERY on the
right h,nk of Gen. Mcclellan arngat Fun
stall Station, apparently with the Intention OF
interrupting the railroad communication.
The attempt aus met by force Of infantry,
and the enemy reiterated. No damage was done
~ the railroad
No advlces from Gen. lialeeK army have
been received to day.
The valley Of the Shenandoah remains quiet
10 far as heard from.
A despatch from Gen Mcclellan army, da.
ted to-day. says the movements OF thr Enemy TO-
day have been extensive, and as ytl a'e involved
III mystery
Large bodies vt men have been seen moving
down from the lghborhood OF Mecancsvllle
bridge and Richmond towards tue ate battle
field. Oar plckeis were vest rday driven IN
1 from Om hurch. during which Uait Royal OF
lhe cavalry was wounded, showing t0at The enc
my designed making a demonstration IN that d
rectlJu.
A cooiraband who came in yesterlE, reports
that 80 600 cayally et Richmond On Wdnas
day. gong IN the direct 20 " Fredc'IcIs5urgh
That IS probably the force that appeared at Olc
] Church
! he rebels opened at daylight Tbs morning
sharp fire from artillery il front Of Gen Sum
ner 1t lasted ior about lhree hour. We los
one killed and one wounded.
\ number Of promine citizens living be
tween New Kent Court House and toe Cucka
homiuy bad been arrested by order Of Col In
calls, on Suspicion Of communicating With tn
enemy. There is no doubt bat thai the rebt
generals arr every day advised OF every move
+ ment Of our troops by the people VINO have Y
manned at home
The weather is hot and dusty.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-06-17
[)ie0.

Iu South u,rdwick, May 2oth, Lewis Marsh, IN 'e'
Doth year OF his age.
His sickness was Of severe Sype but Of short duration
lie leavesa wife aud two children. hsy God have hsm
in His holy keeping.
PS win wise nsn papers please eepy.
south tlardwck, June Y, 1872. ~ tislp.
In Montpelier, June 9Th, Mrs. Abigail hubbard rteN'
Of the late Zadoc Hubbard. aged s. years.
In Peacham June 3D. OF dptheri,, Delis Alice, second
daughter Of Ire ". and Lorinda Winter aged years,
2months aud days 49,. -.
Luke viii: 81" Weep not she Is not dead o"' 'eep
sthn
Thy precious life vas given,
Awhile To- cheer us here
Vow thou hast gone tohearen,
why should We shed altar
dur home was made paradise
BY thy presence and thy smile
HUI now we're pared from thee
Just for q little while.
Gentle shirt, re,l ia Jesus,
WHY should we weep for thee
Since from all sin and sorroN
Thou AIT forever free. btbAReN
IA, pla,n6eld. May 10Th, Mrs. Helen Wells wife o.
Wells formerly of The Painhed House, aged 10
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-06-17
Chr nlarkets.
MONTPELIER MARKET, Jane 10.

psoy,sioss.-Bu,ser, l2 to Is. Cheese ste 5, Lss
II. rAnos, 10. Dried Apple. 10. Eggs, Il eeDs
pots,o.s 70 to S. bean, 81 soaaA. Maple sagAr !,
70. Peas, sl,2S to l,vo
ouous-Sl.OO. Apples-i 800 80 % per ON
Rlcra- supsrdny, - 0OExEs $50 Extra ssa-y ~"
Double Extra $50 too, ); Superior, 80.
GK4D Asp HAY.--corn,O.;O oats - tow Herlsgra''
Seed $500 90 per bu'he Glover. 1910 ~ per poa'
Hay 1910 s., per ton. Rye d.io'e.
MfscTIt.syor<-Dry Ard green hard nooi Ia 10 !bi
Shingles, 1900 to 80. w,o!--con'aou 90 - oc e.rS
$50 per cord. NaIs 80
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-06-17

MEMPHIS, June II The secession symptbizers
are brcomiog more bold daily in the expression
OF their sentiments
TIE Union zens complain that the rule Of
Col. Fitch is too lenient, and that until they are
assured Of better protection they cannot avow
their sentiments The Provost Marsha requires
An oath ilom all applicants for passes or Ior
permits to ship goods
Gen llndman Is sad 10 have gonf TO Arkan.
sag with tie troogS Of that State ai'gihe eyac
uatlon Of Crrinth
Con. Pope had reached Opolona. Beaurs
gard was sui. rrtroatng. Price was with hin
and jeff thompson wa- at Granada with les:
than 1000 men.
The rolling stock Of the Memphis aud OH.
Railroad is ali AT tbe Pamela Station
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-06-17
JAIL DkIIYERY

WASHINGTON, June 10. Thc Secretary Of
War having received com plants that the jail Of
Loudou County. Va, was being used tor the de
tentlon of the slaves OF rebels, and that the reb-
els Of that county were actively cooperating
with the Confederate States the matter was re-
TERED 10 Gen " ellsworth as commander vt the
department Col Swain OF Scott Cavalry was
ordered with detachment OF his command to
70 to Leesburg After weeks absence, the
command returned last evening Col. Swain
had general jail delivery OF the negroes con-
fined on rebel account straitgned up things gen
orally, and brought chief justice Asa Rogers and
Rev. L. II. Nuurse as PRISONERS. tley refusing 70
take the oath of allegiance and having proved
to be active IN the rebellion, the reverend gem
tlemau acting us kind OF rebl pos boy Lees
burg proves to be a hoJ-bed Of secession, the la
dies OF the place crossing the streets to avoid
meeting the officers u! tn" cavalry troops, and
children singing Dixie IN front OF the quar-
ters Must ct the Stoes were closed daring the
say OF the troups
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-06-17
Marrle0.

In Montpelier, Jane llh, by Rev. Wm. II. Lord, MI
Wu H. Blake Jr Of swsnton, md Miss Helen NJ
Vail, daughter OF ! A. Vail, ESQ o, Montpelier
In Berlin, June lQlh By Rc' ). senteI psh'el
scribner, of Montpelier, sud Ms. irls' ~ hoht ''
Berlin. ~,
la Irz,hurgA. June til, John Davis, d., OF hsf'
net and Mss Clara D. Worthiagton OF lras1urEh d,
At the Eldridgs Hons ln Lawrence: han'SS' np.'
09J by Rev Mr. Cordley, Mr. Hlsnd II Bliss, Of Csn
ropols Kansas, formerly OF Caris VII aud Miss 'e"
u ~. yohn, Of IenkrOpolls.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-06-17
Farm for sale.

raE FARM lately owne by ELISHA CtMalNs, stu
J ated in EAST MONTPELIER, about two nilcs from
Montpelier Village, IS OF, RID for sale. said Farm con
ains S. 30 u good Hand veil popoftoned for
moving tillsge pasture aud wood land There Is ood
sugar place and good orchard. RInning water A. the
house ard barn. Buildings in good repair Enough Of
the purchase money vii be CURED down to insure t-
sale, and liberal pay day given for The balance For
further particulars enquire Of
AunI-ON PECK Administrations
or NJ either nj the Leirs ~ r. IrAmEs 335t
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-06-17
nnsrnN MARKET. june ".

f.olr.-wes,rrn, ii25 toe2h.
Fork Prime, tiooots lloo, Airss $l9,,9ia i~,ov.
Be.f 5000 TO 1850 Lard 81 90 Vt. Hams, ., to :.
gu,tcr. 10 ol7, Chee, % % Eggs II l.. Potatoes
" 90 5a Dried Apple tos
Wool sNNoay fleece a; Go u American iuli Blood - to
a llalfblood IS to -, Common Il to -.
Corn 50 10 3D. Dat. ;. 10 80. Bye so to ~ Herds
.rass seco 200 Closcr.ea u per ID. Hops u 20
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-06-17

NV YORK. June IA. A Washington des-
patch to the Post says an officer who vas in the
battle at Port Republic, doing duty in advance
Of Gen. Shleld's brigade, has just arrived here.
Ii, slys be had positive orders MOTTO burn the
bridge over the Shenandoah.
Our entire luss IN killed wounded Ant miss
ing did not exceed 1000. One hundr-d and fifty
six of our men were killed, and thr.e hundred
wounded.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-06-17
Very Latest by Telegraph

INV YORK, June Is. 1t is stated that at
the Port Republic fight the enemy's loss was
very heavy -Four hundred of their dead. by &C
tual count, were found uuburied in one field
From the number of dead found scattered in
other parts OF the battle ground 1t is believed
that there are 200 more OF their dead ON the
field, making their loss in killed GOO. besides
officers whose bodies were carried away
Gen. Stewart was killed, Gen. Relr wounded
Col. Houghton mcrtally wounded and Gen
jackson wounded in the wrist.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-06-17
HARPER = FERRr, June Ii.
Special 10 the Tribune.

Special 10 the Tribune
Gen Wool accompanied by his staff paid "a
hurried visit here to-dav, arriving in the morn
Ing and leaving IN the afternoon. The general
thoroughly inspected Bolivar Heights and the
adjacent country.
Frou the feelisg exhibited by the secessionists
in the vicinity of Martlnsburgh and Winuhee.
ter, some credit may be attached to the rumor
that jackson has again been reinforced but
while have confidence in the ability of Ere.
mont successfully to cope with jackson in the
valley, it is believed that even IN the event of
his meeting with reverse, the preparations
which Generals Banks aud Sigel are making in
the vicinity of Winchester, will render any
success which the rebels may achieve but Of
short duration.
The bridge across the Potomac al this point
was completed this morning, and lts security
tested by the passage of u navy burden train
The road between here and Winchester is be-
ing rapidly repaired, and it is believed the Gov.
ernment will have its use IN u few days. thus
greatly facilitating the transmission OF supplies
TO the army in the valley.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-06-17

For the cure Of any d.seSsc, use Dcet Ghord's HON
.ooathc Curayes. An Assortment or lis Cutative- ~
95 eta per box For sale By Frod h. smith aontp.lrr
VI, Agent. send for manual furu shed free by N. ;
burr & 20. Boston, Mas, Fhlip Le-, lt5 NillisIa
Ney York.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-06-17
MeteoroIogical OBSERVATIONS. 1852
A TABLE

Showing the number d Volunteers actually
enlisted in Washington County since the war
commenced, and the number required Of each
town TO complete ils quota
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-06-17
Chandler scientific school.
DARTMOU III COLLEGE


vHE next Fan Term Of the Scientific Drpaumen Of tbs
4 NOllege, commences Friday. August ~ h. Course
Of study for the First epee is four years. The element
OF tiYil and Military Engineering are included.
Terms and Vacations The same as Ia the Acsdemisal
Department.
For further particulars sddress
John WOODMAN, Piot civ. Eng.
hanover, H. June 1862. S}sf3w
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-06-17

FORTRESS MONROE. June -. The steamer
Massachusetts, arrived from City Point this
afternoon, whittier she had been under a flag
OF truce. The result of the communication ia un.
known, but Col Kane OF the Penn. Bucktalls.
who was captured in the Shenandoah valley.
came down as II released prisoner on parole
for exchange. The Federal feet is still inactive
AT City Point for reasons best known to the
Government
The Tvs of the naval fight on the Mississippi.
the taking OF Corinth, Memphis and the ad-
vance oil the Federas in East tennessee has lust
been Published in Richmond, causing great con-
slornaton and apprehension.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-06-17
BENJAMIN Whcmtom;s Estatc

STATE OF VERNON. ~ riobate Conn hndrn ~
N.sHiyGroy DIsrHrI.ss., Montpelier. 100 and for said
IL. hicl. 90 lhe l0l day If June A. u. lsa2
IOHN n. WILSON. adm Inis DIOR on 'He estate ri
j BENJAMIN Whc,tnn, late Of Harrr ~ it 1r'rcl. dc-
ceased, make. AppliCalon in SAID rulu 90 extend
the umc heretofore anM ed him a. pay ihe debts dive
from 2aid estate, and b. tdcr bs0dmnis Cpl tcctefa
uutil some future day
Whcfeupon it il ordered Us sd Court llal sand appb
raiun be- heard nj the Probate uice IN Montpelier,
me 5ih day of Jolly, A, u. 1862 and II Is mrlher or.
d'red ha notice ~ ryeu MI persons concerned nv M
publication If This order ~ the Green Mountain Freeman
printed NonipcIef thro. weeks 9uccessively before
said hearing. By ihr Court
33stw3t Anc~t, h.tHASE. Register.
STATE or VERMONT In Probate Court held AZ
WASHINGTON DISTRICT, S. Montpelier, in a.d = srict
on the 10th day VI June, A. D. 1862.
TOMAS ORNsBkE, Executor Of he ias will and
testament Of Nathaniel Ormsbee, lat If f. Montpelier
in said District deceased presents his administration
count for examination and allowance and makes app
cation Tor decree Of distribution and partition Of the
estate Of said deceased
Whcreupon, Il is ordered D. said Court, that aid
count aud said application be- referred session OF
said Court held ~ the Probate rfice I'll sad
peier the Isl day Of July. A. lo62, 10 O'Clock
in the forenoon i0r hearing and decision thereon and
is further ordered that notice hereof h' given 20 all
persons interested. by publication Of the weeks
successfully In he Green Mountain Freeman. nesspa
per published at Montpelier, previous 90 said time APP
pointed for hearing hat they sppfar Ut said time
and place, and show my they may have, WIS
said should be- allowed, and such decree made
By the Court
| 9Jst Auea. Z. X. MgRElLl., Indse.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-06-17

FRo>r ROYAL, Va, June lj The Union for
ces engaged in The fight at Port Republic last
Monday were mostly composed of Western men
who did their duty nobly, hghtinga foe five
times their namher for over five hours. Had
the FIRST and Second Brigades been enabled to
reach the scene OF action, an entirely different
result would have onsued
After the fight it is understood that Jackson
took the road towards Stannardsyille, passing
through the gap OF the Blue Ridge in line for
Gordousyile from which point there Is railroad
communication with Richmond.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-06-17
Barre Academy.

TuE suNaER TERN will begin on Monday. Ma,
nth. j. $ SPAULnlNG.
Barre April a. soy. 2aOs3
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-06-17
Alfred VI. Ncvims' Estate.

niE tubscbefs, having been appoln ed by the Honor4
bic PEsbuie Couu iorthe III rict of Ws-htPion com
ns-iOnefs, ~ receive examine adju-i cluin md
4-Haud, Of al parsons aV iiht The estate ni Alfred
w. NrEm-, late nj hOreIewn 10 sail Di.lot, decet.ed
represented nsoyent and the Of sis months from t
81 day Of Junr. 1869, beng allowed by sald cou'
To he creditors Of said licensed, t. ettlbh ana
prlye he RESPECTIVE claims before Us: give notice thni
We viii attend lt the duties ot orr Hppo1drcp n ihp
dwelling house Of lliuieI NJ. Aeyu,. 40 Alofr'nwn
in nd District The vi Thufsiu}. of Ji} and N,ven
Der next o'clnck IN me afternoon eaet II ,ait
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-06-17

Npy Yonk June iG..aTh-- I'll .asr-.,t- -
this morning contain no specali worth tele-
graphing.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-06-17

self Davis has Just decreed II new and sweep
log couscription ioIcIng into the rebel service
all whites and muhtto males between the age'
of 20 and So.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-06-17

A bill to secure the more prompt payment .
volunteers has passed the House Of Representa-
tlves.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-06-17

1t is said that the Och Regiment will renie2
yous al BrattlrhJro.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-06-17

We linl in our drawer hens egg, handed
us some time ago by Mr.. A. 2. Slayton. OF East
Montpelier, which measures seven and three
fourth inches IA circumference the longest way,
and weighs a lutte oveg three ounces This egg
has been several weeks laying " between II
copy Of the New York HraH and Punch.
We'd like 10 see il hatched
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1863, 1862-08-21
porE,s CAVALRY IN PURsUITOF
JACKSON.
HEADQ'as CAY BRra, %, Corr

HEADQ'Rs CAY BRtG, 2D, Conrad
..aa, 7sriL 5iARMy OF Va, Ang.12. : ,
Col Geo. d. Raggles Chief of Strf:: se' +
III have the honor to report that, r
obedience 10 instructions received from
the Major General Commanding. the Ar
my of Virginia. this morning, l proceed :
ed in the direction of Orange CHI. with
the 1st Vermont. Col. Tompkins, let
Michigan Col. Brodhead, 1st Virginia,
Lieut.. Cols Richmond, 9th New York,
Col. 'Deforest and four pieces Of artillery.
About three or four miles from your head
quarters, l discovered the pickets OF the
enemy. and soon after two large bodies
Of cavalry and the woods filled with foot
men. A strong line of skirmishers was
thrown out, who soon drove in the pick.
cts When ia range Of the enemy, few
shells were thrown which dispersed him
in all directions. The footmen kept in
the woods aud fed by the Rapidan river.
The cavalry fled down the Orange OH
road. / putsued them cautiously. fear
ling an ambuscade, to Crooked river,
which had swollen to such an extent tha,
my artillery could not cross. Part OIL
the lst Vermont and 1st Virginia Cava!
Ity swan the river and continued the pur.
suit TO Robinson river. which was so full
and turbulent as 10 be extremely danger
Gus. In the pursuits good many prison
ers wounded on Saturday were found al
most abandoned. Major Anderson. Chic
df Artillery 10 Gen. Jackson, was fount
badly woupdedat Crooked river in charg
Of an assistant surgeon. The flight o
the enemy after Saturdays fight wa
mus, precipila!c, and under great confu
sion. His old camp was strewn will
dead men, horses and arms. His flag o
truce, yesterday, to bury his dead, al
! fordEd some time for his escape. ..
: The enemy to day has the benefit Of
hard rain, which puts high waters be
tween u.s. " a. m ~
I ] am, very respectfully,
I Your ob'dt servant,
TSigned .....,. JoHN BUFoRD.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1863, 1862-08-21
grown rich on my ruiu,and gave you I

grown rich on my rain, and gave you q
good sbaTgainy on my lsbd5 ~
Theh John Scales Began to rsvil4 him,
aud 70 declare that he had given much
more that the land was worth; for he
did u6twish to06e reminded Of his ex.
tertion before so good a Company. rl
mo. said he TO the lIeirn of Linn, if
lyon will butfeturn me half Of what I paid
you for your father's estate. you shall have
it back yqgaip,oyJ 99LJDYUD /.
"Perhnps I will End friends whO. will
lend me the sum therefor give me a pro
mise under your hand and seal, and |
will see what can ,be done" '.'',3 & '.,a ..o.
John Scales knew that but few people
Of thescountry had 80 much money, eten
Iifit were a,commonrt thing TO lend IN ou' y
10 beggar, and he had just seen what
regapes .wSstsbs placed on friends in
such case, He had not the least ides
that the heirof Linn, would ever, be the
DINER 81 one hundreth part Of that sum
He therefore called for ink.peu andpapcr
ard sat down, bef9Ie, the company and
wrote the promise, and right scofiingly
gave 70 bis furmer master. r.-,iaE5, Vi I
Then the heir rTof Linn strods to the
window ana opened II, and took bugle
from the tattered gabetiting and blew i,
until the, joists and raiters shook With the
| din, Presently a fair troop Of servants
rode up, well armed and mounted, lead.
ing a muis With them loaded with treas
ure. They dismounied and brought The
bags Of gold into the hall.
"My fathers lands are my own again!'
cried the heir of Linn. joyously; and be
fore the company had recovered from
their astoniShnent, he had counted down
toJ1in Scales jusi the sum he had agreed
to take. Turning to his servants he said
"Scourge me this viper out of the
House of Linn with dog whips" And il
was Immediately done. E
The company crowded around him or
receiving HE patrinony. and excused
their own neglect and ingratitude. Bu
he said 10 them r7 oai 10 s1ab
"CatifFs. slaves, dogs, begonsl Pol
lutte the floor fmy house no longer I! l
you enter my grounds again, I will hay'
my ervants loose the houndsJupon you
10 master Lakeland be said II la2a
71o"Come to my arms. come to my heart
my brother. Livein my home and share
with the heir Of Linn in all things"
And the heir Of Linn became another
man, and an ornament 10 his country anc
u blessing 70 bis tenants. .,oLy
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1863, 1862-08-21

Army Correspondence.
,tI !CANp IN THE WOODS, FouR J
MILEs NORTH OF RAPIDAs, I
l"i''' Aug. 18Th. 1862.

FaHf' o.
DEAR FATHER You have no doubt
ere this, heard Of the battle on Saturday.
the 9th inst. The ball was begun about
3 O'Clock, P. NJ. by our battalion, Com
Pany A boing on the extreme left. We
were under constant FIRE till 6 O'Clock, and
suffered greatly. We had force Of not
exceeding 5000 OOppOsed by is. s.O6o rebels.
The, casualties in our company (capt.
Andersou's) we're {: Killed. Emaneul Car
penter, Stoutsyille, and Charles Forest,
Albany. NY. WoHnded-Pe eter Pool, of
Washington. 10 three places; ThOs Brown
oi Somerset; Alexander McMillen, Of
Stoutsville; and John Mcdonnell. olson.
erset. Nissing-sergeant Miller. This
is all our loss, as far as ! can ascertain
at present. s" 1Ha~ aa.4 go s'i
Though the enemy was in oyerwhelm-
ing numbers, We maintained good order.
and are on the "qui vive" for forward
movement.
This is about all ] have to write. as
everything is in commotion, But wish
10 relieve your mind. as we Il as the minds
Of the friends Of the boys in our company
as TO our safety. We expect another muss
soon; and when we get settled down again
| willwrite you more detailed account OF
our doings; and will try to keep you in
formed constantly in regard to the boys
from home. The other boys Of our COM
pany. that | have not named, are all safe
and well. Yon are at liberty to have the
above published, if you wish.
Your sou, H. ScoTT. Jr.
a Ser'gt Co. A, 18th Int.