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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1863-01-09

geants commanding streets, to be distributed
to the men. By the time the men got it.
there was scarcely mouthful apiece, making
1t mere aggravation. The intentions of
the good people of Washington were the
very best, and they should be commended
for their kindness, but 1 am afraid their
Christmas dinner was but poorly appreciated
by the hungry soldiers.
During the last two weeks quite number
of gentlemen and ladies from Vermont have
visited US. The first one saw, was a lady
In search of her son; and by the way, for a
stranger to find a friend in this camp, is often
like hunting for needle in a hay-mow.-
Christmas, a couple of gentlemen from Cabot
were here; have since learned that surgeon
Phelps, and DIR Thayer are in Washington
making arrangements to have all Vermont
men not fit for duty to be either discharged
or sent home; while all fit for duty are to be
sent to their regiments. They have already
procured the names Of most of the men and
it is probable that an examination will be
had in few days. 1t is sincerely hoped
that they will accomplish their object, as
most men fit for duty had much rather be in
their regiment than here and it is certain
that this is no place for sick man. As an
illustration of the ratio of men fit for duty in
this camp, detail Of Is men was made, and
out of nearly 1900 men, it was impossible to
get the required number. Besides the Con-
valescent Camp there is the Camp of Distri-
button, or, as it was formerly called, Strag-
lers Camp, in which it is supposed the men
are all fit for duty and are sent to their reg
iments as fast as called for. Yet, for all this
is supposed to be duty camp, many are
totally unfit for service, and large numbers
get their discharges or are sent to hospitals
This camp comprises several thousand men
and is under the command of Col Belknap.
| learn that the I'd brigade is encamped
hCthl Oil loA SlutlOll Uul lldNt Uccu uIldDlt tO
visit them since their removal. 1t was rath-
er hard for them to leave their old quarters,
as they had spent many a hard days work
in fitting up winter quarters" 1t has been
rather sickly in some of the regiments and
quite number have died at Alexandria since
the brigade left.
While l presume you are having plenty
Of snow and cold weather, We are enjoying
if it may be said any one can enjoy them
selves here, the most beautiful weather.
There is not the least sign of frozen ground,
but the men sit out in the sun in their shirt
sleeves summing themselves. No fire is need
ed, and it has the appearance of pleasant days
for week to come but when the cold does
come then will come all the horror of men
freezing. G.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1863-01-09
From COnvalescent Camp.
HEADQUARTERS w. TROOPS, }
New CONvALESCENT CAMP, :
December %. 1862.

HEADQUARTERS w. TROOPS,
New CONvALESCENT CAMP,
December 90, 1862.
Mr.. EDITOR: Since writing my last, our
camp has been moved to near Fort Barnard,
and within two miles of Long Bridge. The
encampment is on side bill sloping towards
the southeast, at the foot of which is small
creek and the railroad from Alexandria to
Vienna and Strasburg. In many respects,
this is better place than our former one
Wood and water are both more convenient
and the situation is much warmer, being pro-
tected from cold by intervening hills and
woods. We are still in the same tents, but
barracks are in rapid progress and it is hoped
they will be furnished in a few weeks. The
buildings are long and narrow, built in
dense growth of small pines, each capable of
accommodating one hundred and four men.
They are well warmed, ventilated and roomy,
and if they were only we'll lighted, would be
very pleasant and comfortable quarters.
The camp is under the command of Col
Belknap, and is divided into four divisions,
.lch under the immediate command of
captain or lieutenant with sufficient assist
.r IS. The Ith division is under the COM
man of Lieut. Hagar, comprising all the
Wesrc. u troops, and a:e under the charge Of
acting S. rg't Maj II. L. Collins who acts
unanr the ,rders Of his lieutenant. BY this
pr,motior o, Sergt Collins, the Me-, N. H.,
and Vt. BOYS have lost an excellent ofhcer
and one Of the est of men. The men have
,el, 50 blue" Il Iout the proceedings that
they have entered their protest, and the Der
geant has asked to be placed IN ms oio COM
mand. For the sake OF the men it is hoped
his request will be granted. Sergt Colin $
command comprises nearly 1900 lNen quite
an honor for one of the non-commSssloneo
officers OF Co q. 30 VT
The weather has been very pleasant tot
the last two weeks, and the men have sui
fered very little from cold but it is probable
that the next cold spell we have will be one
of nearly as intense suffering as ever. The
colonel seems to be doing all in his power
for the men, but with the moving OF the
camp and the great number of men constantly
coming in,poorly supplied with clothing; it is
impossible to furnish them with what they
need. The fault lies with the authorities at
Washington and the imbeciity of some of the
shoulder straps in camp.
Chaistmas day lot Of the patriotic people
from Washington thought to make it gala
day for the soldiers in Convalescent Camp
but to use military expression, 1t was
Gigantic failure" Several government
teams were loaded with everything nice II
the shape of eatables, and it was proposed te
have tables set to accommodate the whole
camp. 1t was started but given up as I'm
practible; and finally the chickens, turkeys
ducks, baked meat, pies, cakes, potatoes, &c
&c were divided among the different Ser
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1863-01-09

WGood for Copper-Heads' to read be-
fore dinner. The Texas Republican of Nov
lst, gives particulars of the cruel massacre OF
Union men in some of the northwestern
counties of that State. accused of having
formed secret organizations against the Con-
felerate Government. In Cook county, which
was largely settled by emigrants from Indiana
and Ohio, some 40 men have been arrested
and summariIy hung, and two others shot in
attempting to escape. Several have also
been hung in Greyson county. The Texan
papers talk about the hanging of men sus.
pected of attachment to the old Union as a
matter of course.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1863-01-09

@ The Student and Schoolmate, edited
by Oliver Optic" is not adapted TO very
small children, but designed for those old
enough to do their reading without assistance.
In point of variety, vivacity, information
agreeably communicated, and natural, joyous,
hearty, instructive amusement it occupies
high position. "Live and Learn" is the title
of story BY the editor, commenced in the
January number. A good original dialogue
is furnished each month. Price 81 per year
with liberal reduction to clubs. Bound
volumes of back numbers are just the thing
for school and family libraries. 1t is pub
lished by Galen James & Co., Is CornhilL
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1863-01-09

r. If an editor omits anything, he is
lazy. If he speaks of things as they are, peo
pie get angry. Ifhe CLOSES over or smoothes
down the points, he is bribed. If he calls
things by their proper names he is unfit for
the position of an editor. If he does not
furnish jokes for his readers, he is a mullet
If he does he is a rattlehead, lacking stability
If he condemns the wrong he is good fel-
low, but lacks discretion. If he lets wrong
go he is coward. If he exposes a public
man. he does it to crafty spite-is the tool
of clique, or belongs to the outs" If he
indulges in personalities, he is blackguard 5;
if he does not, his paper is dull and irsipid.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1863-01-09

O. The late Gen Mitchell once stated
that when he held $50 miles of the Tennes-
see River. he was enabled to do it because
he had intelligent slaves in his employment,
who kent him advised of the movements of
the enemy. AS reward for their idelity,he
gave his pledge of honor that they should
not be returned 70 slavery; but when he was
called to another field, Buell. forced them
right back into the hands OF their masters
and the suferings of many of them are over
now!
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1863-01-09
Tom Thumb.

Charles S. Stratton, the veritable General
Tom Thumb, is now residing in Bridgeport,
his native town. He has Travelled nearly the
world over, and has amassed a fortune for
himself as well as made his mother. two sis
sters and younger brother independent. The
little general is now in his 26th year. His
habits are unexceptionable, and his intellect
and general business ability are such that he
personally attends to his own finances, and
transacts all the business appertaining to
leasing his houses, loaning his money on
bond and mortgage and looking after his es-
tate in general. He owns fine yacht bear
ing his own name, which he sails himself
with as much nautical skill as any old salt !"
who sails out of Bridgeport harbor. He also
keeps fine pair of Shetland ponies and a
splendid fast horse for his own driving, as
well as highly trained pair of hunting dogs.
His rifle and fishing tackle were of course
made expressly to suit his diminitive size,
and he is said to be a very successful sports
man. A few months since the little general
was made Freemason. He has already
taken three degrees and expresses a deter
mination to ascend the mystic ladder until
he has reached the top round. Although
General Tom Thumb has always led life
Of excitement, and twice after retiring to
private life has felt compelled to exhibit him.
self again to keep off the ennu, he remarked
last week, while quietly twirling his elegant
little moustache, of which he seems quite
proud, that he hoped one of these days to
get married, in which event" he added,
with rougish look, 81 guess that the cares
of family, added to my ordinary duties, will
give me enough to occupy my attention, and
prevent the necessity Of again seeking the
excitement of travelling expedition" The
general is something Of politician. he con-
tributes literally to charitable objects and is
highly respected by his fellow citizeLs. He
has been offered the candidacy for several
public offices. but he says he leaves such hon.
ors for smaller men.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1863-01-09

CA correspondent ofthe Cincinnati Times.
who incautiousiy ventured beyond the Union
lines in Tennessee, came suddenly upon a
party of rebel soldiers and to avoid treatment
as a prisoner, represented himself as a refu-
gee from the tyranny of Gen Rosecrans and
desirous of an interview with Gen Bragg.
His wish was gratifed. and he not only had
agreeable interviews with Bragg, Morgan,
Breckenridge, and other rebel leadership got
passes to Chattanooga and Atlanta, making
good use of his ears and optics, heard JEFF
Davis make speech, and in good time got
back to Nashville with information which Gen
Rosecrans was no doubt glad to receive.
We quote the following paragraph from his
interesting narrative:
"Whiskey was SD per quart. and that
made of Irish potatoes: board is S2j per
week at Murfreeshoro'. and SO at Atlanta.
The Secesh are not half clothed or half fed.
The purport of jeff Davis visit was to heal
the mutinous conduct of the kentuckians
Tennesseeans, and Missiprians. The Ken
tuckians swear they won't fight unless k-n-
lucky is fought for, and the Tennesseeans
swear they will never leave their own State
The Mississippians swear the Tennessee
troops are towards ard won't fight: they
charged Tennessee troops TWENTY-FIVE cents a
drink for water while down there. believe
J .tf cannot heal the breach. If he does,I give
him more credit than ever for being smart
man. Joe Johnston is virtually in command
of the army"
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1863-01-09

No. l9.-An act appointing a collector of
taxes against the inhabitants of :he old
town of Sterling.
1t is hereby enacted, &c.
Sec. /. Oren Lyman of Morristown. is
hereby authorized and directed to levy and
collect any and all taxes that may be assessed
on the grand list of the inhabitants and ter
ri,ory which would now be the town of Ster-
ling. if the same had not been annexed TO the
towns of Johnson. Morristown and Stowe,
said assessments being made by viltue of an
act approved Nov. n, 1853. and the said Lv-
mar shall pay tie amount collected TO the
treasurer of the town of Norris;own on or
before the first day Of June, 1868, VINO shall
paw the same upon the debts due from the
said town of Sterling in accordance with the
aforesaid act, and the act to which that is an
amendment, and the said Lyman shalt have
all the powers in collecting said tax, and be
subject to the same liabilities that he would
if said town had never been annexed as afore-
said, ,and was the legally elected first constable
thereof. And said collector snail be entitled
to FIVE per cent for collecting said ta1.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1863-01-09

LOYAL LAHGrAGE.-Shortlv after the arri-
val of Col. a. J. Hamilton in this city. as a
refugee from Texas.he called on client. where
he met and was introduced to well-known
Chambers street dry goods jobber. who has lost
the savings of his life by his Southern debt
ors. but who has ever bowed low to the
shrine of slavery and now. it is said, labors
under the Gelusion that, by his abuse of the
government and the Republicans generally.
he will be favored creditor, and collect what
he has due to him. Mistaking Hami!ton's true
loyalty, he thought ne would be pleased with
his staple slang, and said 1.-The abolitionists
had brought about the war"-that Lincoln
and Stanton were incompetent, etc, when
Hamilton interrupted him and gently patting
his hand upon his shoulder, asked, my
friend, are You a true, loyal man - The
merchant, little put back, replied. al be-
lieve l am" Then quickly responded
Hamilton, "use loyal language" and turning
to his client and friend, changed the CONVEX
sation, fifty rebuking language too common
among a considerable class in this city.-N.
\. Tribune
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1863-01-09

No. 31.-An act IN amendment OF an act TO
appoint commissioners, 10 aclust and settle
certain claims and accounts and expenai-
lures for military purposes.
Ii IS hereby eEacied, &c.:
Sec. 1. The Auditor Of Accounts ishereby
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1863-01-09

CONCLUDED on fourth page.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-03-16

vieio., or unsafe. 10 destined 10 work great
ravclu,iop In the art of blaek-smithing. The
inventor. Mr.. jesse Sinclair. has recently DIS
nossd OF two.,hirds Of Ais interest In the ma
eh,ss to Mr.. J. G. Oent lin. Of this city. and
Mr.. Elwsod J. Pnssy. Of Philadelphia rt'srv-
,as 10 hlussll and a,sgns ths other third -.
Tho machine 10 20 constructed that the AMI
NAL 10 entirely under the control Of the spsr-
s.or, not having the power 10 move body or
limb TO ipiurs himself or tho shosr. This de-
sirsbls end 10 accomplished by csme'nat'on
Of levers, and ssraps attached to palIsys. the
whole being very simple and saaily managed
| rh, Cav ernsrsn. have adopted this maehiss
and are using them with great sacossss In the
stock yards Of Washington. shoeing from hvs
hundred to enc thousand horses and mules per
dsy. Heretofore IL has been found very diifi-
cult to employ experienced blaoksm'ths In the
Government Yards, - men ara afraid to risk
,hslr lives among such promiscuous drevss OF
animals. The difficu ulty is new entirely obv'
stsd. The animal 10 pswsrleso Tor harm and
must submit quietly to his fate. and receive
MI, nav shoes with commendable resignation
The owners Of the patent are nov ready u
d,spsse Of state and County rlghts upon vary
favorable terms. aad will offer Inducements Il
energetic men they cannot odsrdto overlook
Persons desiring 10 make profitable invest
ment, ono that is sure to pay. may apply 10 }
q. Conkln. Front street. near Brady. G. "
Kopner, corner Second and Brady streets. OF
Js..se Sinclair. the pa.antss. sithert OF whom
can give oil necessary information and issu'
deeds.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-03-16
From Cairo.
CAIRO, March II.

CAIRO, March II.
We have Memphis dates to Thursday
evening They contain nothin. o! i'm
portance.
Important movements Of troops arc
taking place below, any particulars of
which would be contraband. We shall
look for important news soon.
Yazoo Pass is likely to give us advsn-
tagcs not fairly appreciated.
Officers just in from the vicinity of
Vicksburg say that that stronghold mnst
soon capitulatc, or do worse.
Gen. Ellct, with his marine brigade,ar-
rived from St. Louis this morning on
board large transports, expressly fitted
up for the service.
Last evening, while 1t. Hides, Of Nc
Clcrnand's body guard, attempted to ar
rest desertcr, the dosertcr resisted,
and several shots were exchanged. Ono
ball passed through the Lieutenant's cap,
and another through the lett forearm, in
ficting flesh wound. 1t il supposed
the desertsr was killed..
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-03-16
Late News by Last Nights Mails

WASHINGTON NEws.-Thc authorities
who claim to know deny that there is
any foundation for Fernando Woods
reported peace propositions.
For two days past applicants for pass
ports have been required, under the con-
scription law, TO give bonds in the sum OF
one thousand dollars on their affirmation
that they have not been drafted or mus
tered into the service OF the United
States.
On account of the 25 and so cent pos
tage currency being counterfeited, The
issue of them has ceased but the IS and
los will still be printed.
The Comm ssioner Of Internal Revenue
decides that all papers, of whatever "a
ture, used in in obtaining pensions, arc
not subject to stamp duty. Secretary
Chase visits New York for the purpose
Of obtaining fifty millions of twenty year
bonds and twenty-five millions Of short
bonds, the latter under the new law.
The Constitutional Union, the new
democratic paper, appeared to-day.
DEsMo1SEs News, llth.-U. S. Mar
shall Hoxie arrived here this morning
having 10 charge three prominent citi
zcns OF Dallas county, arrested by hin
on charge Of dissuading army de
serters from returning to their regl
meut.. They are being tried tough
before United States Commission
er Sibley. The charge is purely ma
licious one, IS l am informed by MIR
Polk, cousei for the prisoners, and or
iginated with an abolition deserter seek
ing to make fair weather with his cap
tors by lending himself to . groundles
and infamous prosecution aga.ns. three
of the most respectable citizens Of Dial,
las county. The investigation Wi
doubtless result 10 their prompt dis
cHarge, as l earn there is little or no e'
idence against them.
CISc1NNArI News Gen. McDowe
and suite arrived this evening and WI
remain over Sunday. The General leave
Cairo on Monday.
The State abolition convention con
snences at Columbus on the 9th
June.
Gen. Rousseau is expected hero T
morrow, and will al once organize u
mounted corps for service in kentuck
A movement to give him command
Kentucky is being made.
Gen. Burnside is the owner OF han
some brown stone house in Thirty four
street, New York city, and has given n
tice to his tenant that he intends TO o.
cupy it with his family on the lst OF Ma
He designs to permanently settle |
family in New York.
MEMPmrs, March IL (ciG CAIH
March l3)-On Monday last gurr'
Richardson and his band were captnr
by Federals near Coyington. The PR
oners number 400.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-03-16

If the following letter was written
BY V Vallandigham, the Tribune, in which
it appears, would call the writer OF it .
"Copperhoad," ~ it happens to be the
production Of the Secretary Of State, the
Tribune gives it With mild protest:
DEPARTMENT OF STATE, Washington,
July s, 1862. J
Sir-Your dispatch Of June 90, (No.
l70) has been received. 1t is satislac.
tory to know that copy Of my d'spatcil
No. 26o, has been received and read by
Earl Russell. The subject it represents
is one Of momsntous import. 1t seems
a. If the extreme advocates of African
slavery and its most uehement opponent.
acre acting in concert together to precip
itate ci,a oar-the former by making
the most desperate attempt to owe, throw
the Federal Union, the latter by de-
manding an edict Of universal emanci
pation a. lawful and necessary, ii not
as they say. the only legitimate way o
saving the Union. | reserve my re-
marks on tho military situation for {
day nearer to the departure Of the mail
I am cir, your obcdient servant, !.
WlLLIAM II. SEWARD.
Charles Francis Adams, Esq, &c.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-03-16
DemOcratic Club.


SATurpAY, March IA.
The Club Was called to order by the Prssi.
dent, Hon. Jsmss Grant, who addressed the
meeting In an appropriate speech.
The Chair then appointed the following
standing committees:
Finance Cs1mittcs.-Jss. Warrick. John
Hoila. 1bos. Russell.
Committee Of Aryangemsnts.-I. W. Harri-
son. Frank PIumer. Harvey Leonard.
The President on aooouSt Of III health thst
retired, and Vice President Jennings took th'
chair.
Frank Plumer. Esq.. being loudly called for
responded In an excellent speech.
On melton the Con m.ttes Of Arrangement
vas instructed to procure hall for the fatuT
use Of the Club.
A number Of gentlemen then came lorwsr'
srd signsd the Coustisution, after which III
Club adjourned.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-03-16

LATEST NEWS
BY TELEGRAPH.
sunday, y O'Clock A. NJ.
From New York.

Nsw YoRx, March IA
Tho steamers City Of New York and
Now York sailed to-day for Europe tax
ing a million and a half dollars in specie.
Polt Royal adviees, of the 18th, con
tain on order from Gen. Hunter for
forward movement:
urApouARrRRs DErARrMEsr or rHs'l
Sou1,i, Hilton Head, s. G.,
March 18th, 1863.
10 the Soldiers Of tho department Of
the South
After long and worrying delay, due
to causes over which no ono IN this De
partmont had control, we have at
length the cheering prospect Of active
aud very important service.
Soldiers Of tho 10th army corps, you
arc stimulated by every consideration OF
honor to vic with the gallant men from
the Department Of North Carolina.
who have bcep sont by tho government
to take part with you in tho dangers and
glory Of tho operations now pending.
Officers and men Of the command you
are adjured to the performance of every
duty. All who earn distinction, no mat
ter how humble their position, have my
pledge that their scrviccs shall be honor
ably acknowledged, and the acknowl-
cdgment pressed to their advantage.
Commanding officers of divisions, brig
ades and regiments, in making their re-
port to these headquarters, will give the
name Of every non-oommissioned officer
and soldier OF their commands, who have
attracted their observation rs behaving
with special gallantry or good conduct,
in order that tho names OF all such may
be published with honor nt their own
honles, and all who are thus mentioned
mny RELY that no effort shall be lackipg
on the part Of the General Commanding
to secure their promotion. Should any
officers neglect their mon, or evince the
least disposition to shrink at any mo-
nent from tho responsibilities OF their
commissions, they will be likewise re-
ported, and held amcnablc to the sever
est penalties denounced by the militia y
j Tor misconduct in the proscnre OF tho
enemy.
Should private soldiers distinguish
themselves, while officers become liable to
censure, il would DO treason to the coun-
try not to compel change of places.
The attention Of all officers is earnestly
called to article 81, revised regulations
for the army, in relation TO troops on
board transports. paragraphs ssl and
500 of this article being Of particular iu.-
portance. By command OF
ID. HUNTER, Maj. Gen.
The order relieving Gen. Negley from
duty at Helena Island, ordering him to
report to tho Adjutant General, Is alsc
promulgated. Gen. Terry succeeds Neg
ley.
. Gen. Hunter has also issued an ordcl
. drafting all able-bodied negroes for gar
/. rison duty, with the exception Of ,hos'
employed by Quartcrmasters and otho
officers, and are TO bo under the com
mand Of Gen. CASTOR.