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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-05-16

was recovered, next day, ii was wholly ma
ked, and Jayoaetcd,
All the wounded Zouaves, all having on
red n rts, who fell on ground which the
Rebels pushed US from, were found bayou
cie,i. They turned the pockets Of their own
dead inside out, and took off their shoes
and Stockings.
Surgeon Prentice ofthe ISL did not cease
dressing wounds for about three days and
three nights. In addition TO our own casu-
ahies, our surgeon had TO attend to those
OF. the enemy. On the field Prentice had
to lay down his knife more than once, and
stand up with bis pistol in his hand.
IIeinfzelman flew everywhere among the
New Jersy and other troops, who gave IN
dications of backing out of the fight. He
bawled himself hoarse, and stifFened the
arm wounded Mt Bull Run, in ordering,
coaxiag, encouraging, reckoning. and wa
wing the outnumbered men into their ranks
again. To infuse enthusiasm into The m, he
wandered around to find a band of music.
He saw threein group. and ordered them
10 play Yankee Doodle in force The men
professional in the face Of defeat and death,
said they had not the requisite number OF
instruments to do justice to the tune !!
The General then hurled around for
rore-found part of another band
united them to the professional three, and
electrified the worn out infantry with the
S,ar-spangled Banner" Yankee Doc
die" and Seem of the Ocean," The eff
feet was that Of war magic. 1t is the small
things as well as the great that the true
commander is known.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-05-16
The Battle of williamsburg.
TIE CRITICAL MOMENT.

THE CRITICAL MOMENT.
A correspondent of the New York Tri-
bune, describing the battle near Williams
burg, gives an exciting account Of the turn
of the battle when the arrival Of reinforce
ments saved our men from defeat by the
overwhelming force of the enemy:
g AT 9, the enemy grew thicker and more
aggressive. Rockers second and third
.brigades went in. and we're soon followed by
Emory's cavalry and Benson's battery.
The fight now became furious. The great
preponderance of the rebels, with their care
fully cultivated contempt of the courage Of
northern men, impelled them upon our regi-
ment with audacity and the characteristic
rage OF their civilization. The steadness
and pluck of the northerners were what was
expected of disciplined American troops.
Orr musketry fire was terrible. Rapid, in
time. and with deliberate aim at the breast,
it moved the enemy in great swaths. The
Oldest Mexican war soldiers on the field not
ed its rapid ard solid character, and said
that they had never seen it equaled. IT,,
however, began TO exhaust the cartridge be Il
es. Soon the equilibrium Of the fight was
lost, and the result, to Heintzelman's ex-
perienced eye, when he arrived on the field
at 125. wore a doubtful J, ok. He instantly
sent to Kearney for re-inforcemnts-then
hurried an orderly TO Gen. Sumner to re-
present the instant necessity of his re enforc-
ing him with more troops, or by diversion
to be made by an attack ON his part on the
enetny's center.
"They did not come, for the rain had ut
terly ruined the swamp road. The danger
grew fast, and began TO eliminate at ] o.
clock, when the enemy made determined
charge with the bayonet on Hooker's lief;
with column of 5000 fresh troops just 81,
from Williamsburg. They, ofcourse, puslr-
ed our few and exhausted men back, and
captured six of our feld-pieces, three of
which they finally su ceeded in carrying off
The nature of the ground was such-cover-
ed with thick woods and brush-ihat we
could not use our artillery with full effect
but its fire compelled the shouting captors
to abandon three of their prizes. The loss
of these guns was purely the result Of the
killing of their officers and eannoniers END
drivers and horses in numbers sufficient to
disoTganze the sections, and more especial
ly Of the exhaustion Of the supply OF am
muniiion by the supporting infantry regi-
ments behind them. Here now commenc.
ed the development Of the crisis of the fight
Noleys Of ball cartridges carno3 loog be re.
siste by the bravest of the brave holding
IN their grasp only empty sun-barrels
T. Pressed harder and closer by the neu
( troops that Johnson had got ~ from
4 Williamsburg the 9Th and sih New jersey
! gave ground. and soon fell into disorder
1t was not sirauge-for. their cartridge.
boxes empty, the men felt themselves to be
G unarued.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-05-16
The Tim g IS.
BELLOWS FALLS, MAY IG, 1852,

valadnghan and about dozen others,
styling themselves democrats, have issued
an address to the country for the revival OF
what they are pleased TO call tho democrat
{c party. All The northern papers whose
sympathies are with the traitors, will Of
course endorse il and DO what they can TO
help the thing along. The address is de-
voted to attacks upon the administration for
its efforts TO put down treason, anil also
upon the great majority Of the loyal north.
II is cold, dead thing, and in the whole
address there Is not word of condemna-
tion Of the traitors now in arms 10 destroy
the government. We are glad to observe,
already, that a number of democratic pa
pers have given it the cold shoulder, and
some strongly condemn it. II is tie north
crn secession platform, and no party will
ever succeed with it, and will prove last
ing disgrace TO those who have signed IT,.
True democrats will shun it. 1t is the plat
form of The party who wish TO act as we.
nurse TO slavery, and it should therefore be
called the wet nurse party.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-05-16
From the Cincinnati Gazette
The Negroes of Alabama SVeicOm-
ing file Northern Army.
HuNTsvILLE, Ala, April Is

HUNTsvLLE, Ala, April ID 1862.
A strong Union feeling vas manifested
after we entered the state of Alabama, but
it was mingled with many false notions con-
corning state sovereignty, and the duty of
submission thereto.
The negroes that we saw were kind and
friendly, and generous and benevolent even
when their masters were most strongly Sc
cesh.
Shortly after entering the state, we pas
sed The vast plantation of the secession Cen
eral, n. p. Walker, extending along the
road for miles. The mansion was utterly
deserted, and all the furniture rem oved.-
A perfect host of negroes came down TO
see and welcome us. They laughed, they
sang, they danced, in their glee. stopped
a moment to converse with them. ''By gol-
w." said fine-looking, honest young negro,
"fse great notion TO 60 along with this
crowd What do you say, massa Z" MY
poor friend" replied, "if you do, you viii
probably be turned out Of our lines the first
place we eneamp; somebody who claims
you will come and take you back and then,
besides being severely punished for running
away, you will in every respect be worse
off than before" The negro understood
me. at is very hard massa," said he
His voice faltered; | saw tie tears were
gathering in his eyes, and rode away, as
my own we're growing moist and dim.
A detached house upon Gen. Walkers
plantation was in flames as passed. Ii
had been set on Gre by some of our soldiers
but whether accidentally or not | did not
stop to inquire. One of the negroes had a
heavy iron ring and bolt fastened to his leg
He said he had worn them for more than
three months. A cavalryman descended
quietly from his horse, knocked off the fet-
ihrs fastened them toThis saddle and rod,
away. by Heaven | heard him mutter
Il would forfeit years pay for the priv
lege of transferring thess to the leg of tn
rascal who put them on that man y
DECATUR, Ala, April II. 1862.
The negroes we're gathered in masses al
along the road. As the cars passed the
bowed. they scraped, they grinned, the
2 pulled OIL their hats, and in every way ;rie
e TO secure recognition from those whor
they considered their friends. Occasional
ly a generous-hearled soldier would way
his hand OF flourish his sword TO them, an
then their childish manifestations Of deli Il
5 literally knew no bounds.
k Whenever the train stopped the colors
. people would climb on board, and beg to |
!, taken along. One sad, earnest face peeps
= into the door of the car in which was 81
5 Ting, and its owner put up the usual D
e tiiion. "Get down" said an officer or boar,
,, get down and go to your master; we ca
rot take you" He shoddered at the wo
master" % for de good Gods sake
q said he. ''let me 60 wid you and wait
r you ali Z" There was perceptible irem
IN the officers woe as he repeated his cor
mand 20 the Negro, and saw that tear W
stealing down the cheek Of a rough d.
: G on, who sat uron seat just orpo tie
y me-.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-05-16

A letter from Yorktown, Va, states that
the rebel officers who are prisoners there
are very. bitter towards those people and
papers in the North who, before the rebel
lion broke out, encouraged the South to be-
Iieve that the North would be divided, and
say that they will be forever excluded from
the South if it is finally compelled to come
back to the Union. This is very natural,
and it does not promise much to those stu
pid northern politicians who are preparing
to renew their old party alliance with the
rebel leaders as soon as the war closes.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-05-16

bayonet to Layoat, musket-bu;t 10 muske,,
butt. After Berry's brigade came up, ami
aser Ward and Riley led the SSth and 4oN
New York into the rife-piis, swarminr 4,
the time with the savage iatterdemalion,
the battle was purely a hand-to hand con,
Aict. As scon as we got them where wa
dould reach them, the question of the com.
narrative manhood Of Northern and Soub,
ern men received speedy solution. SMv,
three rebels lay in n heap in enc section os
the riae-pits --hiry, and the outlay Of ma
last aud hest powers Of their savage ma.
lures set with iron hardness by death upon
their coarse and brutal faces. Not corpse
of Union man was near them. Ga both
sides the fighting was ten times as desperate
as at Bull Run.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-05-16

GooD.-Our country is beginning TO be
restored, and the blockaded ports are being
opened. On Monday, tie President issued
proclamation declaring that the blockade
Of the ports Of Beaufort, Port Royal and
New Orleans, shall SO far cease and termin-
ate from and after the first of Jure next,
that commercial intercourse with those ports.
except MS TO persons and things and nfor-
naation contraband Of war, may from that
ZINE be carried on, subject to the laws Of
the United States and TO the limitations of
the constitution, and in pursuance of the
regulations prescribed by the Secretary Of
the Treasury.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-05-16

There was a most terrible and disastrous
fire in Troy, New York on Saturday last.
during the very high wind which prevailed
that day. Nearly ope-faur,h part of the
city was destroyed. Considering the size
Of the place, il was probably the mott dis
asrous fire ever witnessed on the continent.
The railroad bridge atrcss the Hudson,
VIII, re the fire originated caught from sparks
from a locomotive, and the high northwest
e,ly wiad which prevailed threw the burn
ing cinders into the city, setting it on fire in
many quarters at onrc, placing il entirely
beyond the power Of the firemen 10 control
the flames. Only The east end of the bridge
was destroyed. Starbuck's Island, between
the East and west parts, and some two hun
bred fet across, arresting the flames in that
direction The flames cut through the city
like knife. the smoke darkening the air SO
that il was impossible to see but a few rods
distance. Many persons removed their VAL
uables from their own residences to places
which they supposed TO be secure, but
which the flames quickly attacked and des-
troyed. The number of buildings burned,
not embracing barns, out-houses and sheds,
is 507, including some of the finest public
buildings in the city. Not far from fifty
acres were burned over, in the most popu-
lous portion Of The city. The greater part
of the buildings burned were private resi-
dences, and there has been much suffering
among those who lost their all in the con-
fagiation. But public and private meas
ures are being taken TO render them assist
ance, and their pressing wants will be
promptly met. As the fire occurred in the
day time, when people are supposed TO be
best prepared to resist such calamities, the
large loss Of life appears rather singular.
But the progress of the flames was so rapid,
and the panic so great, that many persons
were hemmed in and persisted. The first
person burne d to death was Thomas O'Don-
nell, an aged blind man, who was alone in
his residence. DIR. Zenas Carey, the oldest
physician of the city, was very much ex-
cited when his house took fire, and remain
ed so long that he was fatally burned. His
faithful wife, in attempting 10 save him, was
also shockingly burned, and will not proba-
! bly, recover. Several children were burned
to death in the streets, being unable to
make their way from the burning district.
1t is yet impossible TO form any very cor
rect estimate of the loss, but no account
places it at less than two million Of dollars,
and it probably largely exceeds that sum.
The amount of insurance is about 81 ,000,-
600, Of which the Troy Mutual loses about
$4,000, Albany companies $4,000, New
York companies, 100000, and eastern and
foreign companies 100000.
Later advces say that the number OF
buildings destroyed reaches fully eight hun
dred. The common council have appro
priated $4,000 for the relief of the suffer
ing. Thirty-two hundred dollars reached
Troy from New York on Monday. Seve
bodies have been taken from the ruins, an
others were missing.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-05-16

fsy Persons using Hohnecpa,hy, are re.
quested to procure one Of Doct. Clifford,
Manual, which are 10 be had free Of cost.
by applying to Philip Lee, l36 William
street, New York. An assortment Of bis
Cura,ives can be found at o. +. Wood,
Bellows Falls, and /. n. Thorn's Bra,ls.
boro, Agents, or sent per mail by Philip
Lee 1856 William street, New York, on re.
ceipt of 20 cts per box.-Look for Philip
Lees name on each box.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-05-16

Ey There are certain class who are
sometimes styled conservative republi-
cans" They talk very " constitutional" and
apparently are tender footed lest Sc me IN
ase injury should be inflicted upon the reb
els, Or scn severe stroke shall fall upon
the institution of slavery. We have felt al
times as though we differed from them
But we are beginning TO like them. They
vote great deal better than they talk. On
the bill for the abolition Of slavery in the
District Of Columbia, they, with severa
democrats, voted for the measure. Kellogg
of Illinois, and Diven Of New York, have
been considered radically conservative, but
they not only voted TO abolish slavery at the
seat Of government, but also for Lovejoy's
bill, which passed the House on Monday
abolishing slavery in the Territories. The
following is the body Of the bill:
BE It enacted, &c., That Slavery or in.
voluntary serviude, in all cases whatsoever
other than in punishment Of crime wherec
the party shall have been duly convicted
shall henceforth cease and be prohibited for
ever in all the Territories of the United
States now existing. or hereafter 10 be form
ed, or acquired in any way"
This bill passed by So majority, the vot,
being, yeas IS, nays so, and commanded tn,
entire conservative republican strengtl
of the House. Under these circumstances
we submit that we can well afford 10 foregt
any severe criticism upon the class mention
ed. The measures they vote for, are wha
we have advocated for years, and it is III,
true conservatism which will bring GU
country out of its present difficulties, an,
give security and prosperity for the future
We can well afford to indulge our conser
vative friends in their talk, when they al
vote so well.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-05-16

a PRINTER BoT N BAT1LE.-In the
battle of Pittsburgh Landing. young Martin
Been, Of Alton, Illinois, scarce eighteen
years old. was sergeant in the 18th Mis-
souri,, eaving entered the regiment as pri-
-ate- On that fatal Sunday the coler-bear-
er was shot down at bis side; he caughl up
the flag and carried ii through the day, and
slept that night with IFS folds around him
The next morning his captain appointed
him second Lieutenant pro tompore. The
first volley killed the first lieutenant. and
Martin took hi place. Soon after. the lieu
tenant oolenel frll, and the captain Of Mar
tins compan- acted as major, leaving ihi,
young hero 10 carry the compaay through
ihe battle, which he did mos e-iis, ily and
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-05-16

From New ORLEANs.--The good work
is progressing at New Orleans. General
Butler has taken things into hi. own hands,
and the city is now under his control. He
has arrested the mayor who wrote such a
bitter and reasonable letter when he sur
rendered the place 10 Cor. Fa~agut; and
also the aldermen. He has issued proc
lamaiion, accordingly. The rebels there
are greatly appalled, and dsleartened.
More Federal troops are yet TO land, and
everything seems to be going along in good
order and much promise.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-05-16

FROM FoRTREss MoNRoE.--Iortress
Monroe, Nay 13.--Eight hundred and
eiehty-fve prisoners released from Rich
mond on parole, leave to-day on the steam
er VIM. Kent.
Ninety rebel prisoners who we're TO be
returned to Richmond, positively refused al
though earnestly urged and threatened by
their officers, aud took the oath of allegi-
ance.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-05-16

BRILLIANr NAVAL ENGAGEMENT.--The
rebel feet several gunboats en- the Missis-
sippi, attack, Gem, Foote'S boats on Satur-
day morning. The action lasted one hour.
Two of the rebel gunboats were blown up
and one sunk, when the enemy retreated
precipiiately Ter the guns of the fort.
Only six of our boats were engaged.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-05-16

TRAINS GREAT SPEECHES in England
on Slavery and Emancipation also, "Par-
doning of Traitors" Should be read by
every one. Philadelphia t. B. Peterson
& Brothers, 20. PIP. 80. 10 cents.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-05-16

"THE CANNINGs."-A domestic nc vel
of real life, by the author of "The Earl's
Heirs" thrilling romance, by the popular
authoress, Mrs. Henry Wood. Philadel-
phia: T. B. Peterson & Brothers, 8 vo.
paper, PIP. 302. Price so cents.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-05-16

A CHANCE TO REcIPRooArE BRITISH
CouRTEsY.-The Ionian Islands. properly
belonging to Greece, but held by Great
Britain, have declared their Independence
OF the British government and their deter
mination to unite with Greece. England
insists that she will maintain her rights
over the islands at all hazards. England
cannot complain if now We recognize the
beligeren. rights " of the insurgents. and
show our neutrality by harboring their pi.
rate craft if they send ont any. "what i,
sauce for the goose is sauce for The gander.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-05-16
AMERICAN cUANo

YfsIIE undersigned has now 10 store. and orr ,r =
Il the above article, to dealers and farmers, J" -
quantity. 80,
Tise term aArerjran Guano = Is the title or IT,
BY cliich is designated the fertilizer which w
importing from is ssiaBdz These Islands are ~
PAciie Ocean, ths lire Of the kquAtol' ,,s,si
formally takfn possession Of IN The name OF sns s
Government. account Of tlse American uue . D.
BY the Commander Of the U. :. ship s.. MafS
1851. of o.
The scientific testimony respecting the 49,. ,s cs
ana az permanent trtiiixr. IS most haiss,. u to
decisive and the favor which K has met ~ ssp3s
of farmers whose opinions Of it, merits - he y
careful experiments. viii comment 4 % 1'
obtain a resiatie and economical n,1nure- r.si-f
The fcTtilixiur properties OF this ooaso ,i,ef -
pilates. not al-iuonia, and therefore corr !.
nos be injured b. coming In contact slin ,he 80
The price al Whirh IL Is ofcrrd = 80 -. t..e3 =
with LIBERAL discount. according 70 = ,55,sktIiN
prices. fnr large quantities W o. IN N y
No. Is Foster "'-..cts
Agent fo- the sale OF the Awefiesn 's''' -
Ayril IL. 1st2e
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-05-16

We have received copy of ''Army and
Navy Melodies work Of 63 pages of
hymns and tunes adapted to the times, both
religious and patriotic. It has received the
unqualified appreciation of several generals
and as used throughout the various divisions
of the army. Published by J. T.. Magee,
D Cornhill, and b. b. Russell, SIS Wash
inston Street, Boston.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-05-16
Surrender Of Norfolk
Brilliant Exploit Of Gen. Wool!
Mn ann HIMSELF IN TIE plEIni

We Give below The news condensed from
the dispatches received in this place Sun-
day evening -
Washington, May 18th.
The following was received at the War
Department this morning -
Fort Monroe, May l0--l2 o'clock.
Norfolk is ours, and also Portsmouth and
the Navy Yard. Gen. Wool having COM
plrted tie landing of his forces at WILDLY
point about 8 O'clock this A. NJ, common
ced his march on Norfolk with 5000
men, Secretary Chase accompanying the
general about five miles from the landing
place. A rebel battery was found on the
opposite side Of the bridge, over creek,
and after firing few discharges, was TAX
en- by two companies of Infantry. The reb-
els burnt the bridge. This compelled our
forces 10 march around five miles further.
short distance of Norfolk, and were met
by a delegation of citizens. The city was
formally surrendered. Our troops march
ed in, and now have possession. The city
and Navy Yard not burnt. The landing
of our troops below Norfolk was on Friday
night, at point selected by President Lin
coin himself, who was among the first TO
step ashore.
Gen. Wool and Sec. Chase returned at
II o'clock tonight.
Fortress Monroe, May IL.
The Merrimac was blown up by the reb-
els at two minutes 10 FIVE O'Clock, this NOR
ming. She was set fire about three o'clock
LArER.--A later despatch from Fort
Monroe says that the iron clad steamer,
Galena, had sunk the rebel steamers York
town and jamestown.
The above was issued in an extra from
the TINES Office Sunday evening. In ad-
dilion, we learn that the Navy Yard was
burnt, and not saved, as at first reported.
Gen. Wool issued proclamation TO the
people, and appointed Brig. Gen. Yiele
governor of the place for the time being.
The explosion of the Merimac is said to
have been grand, and awful to behold.
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COMMISSIONERS, NuricE.

w L. the subscribsrs ing duy aYpoauted y flr Hoe
w Probate Court for the District ~ Westminster, eea
miioners 10 receive examine and asst ali claims and B.
inAnts all persons against thu s~ate q ttfts Ian
RENEE late Of Windha Ia said District Decreased and an
all claims and demands exhibited In Offset thereto and
months from thu 18Th day Of March Inst being alss
by Ai1 Court that psppss DO Therefore hereby
noe that We will sthsad 70 the business u All
poutYnent ss the late aseing house Of sad deceased
windbat Ia said District, the second Thursday Ju
and September next. from O'Clock A. NJ. NATL Aoehd
P. NJ on each Of said dsgs.
JASON D. JONES. 10,
1oIfy WOODBURY., NV@
MARTIN LAWRENCE, Admir-.
WindhsnA, May 3, A. ID is2 p@l
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ESCAPED unharmel. Young Martin lseen
was in printing Office when the war broke
out.