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<tThe Great Captain,

The rebel papers. when swelling with
success, has been very fond Of applying this
name to Lee, Or Stonewall' Jackson, or some
other Of their military commanders. And
it has not been questionable, even among
loyal men, to regret that the military ability
seemed to Pc 80 much with the enemy.
But certainly General Lee is rather =
small specimen Of a"great captain" he
has fought two battles at Fredericksburg,
where he was in the one superbly intrench-
ed, and in the other he fought with an
army whose leader had lost his self.com-
mand. In these two battles he was the VIC
tor. Twice. also, he has marched : with
great flourish Of European, and rebel, and
Copperhsad applause across the Potomac
and twice, not to put..too fine point upon
it. he has been kicked back again. While
S;onewall Jackson lived, Lee may have
seemed to be : ''great captain" Lee was
the superior in ra6k. but it was Stonewall
jackson who came rushing down the Shen-
|andoah. It was Stonewall Jackson who
came hurrying in upon the Peninsula. 1t
was Stonewall jackson who fanked Hook
Ter. 1t was Stonewall Jackson who flank
Jed Pope. Since Stonewall Jackson died
the history Of tho great captain" Lee be-
gins and ends at Gettysburg.
Jackson's exploits were those ofan active,
impetuous partisan leader. He moved his
division rapidly. BE appeared at unexpsct.
ed points at unloeked-fo times, and his a2-
pearance was always effective. But there
is nothing in Jackson's career, no vast op-
erations, no large command, no comprehen-
sive movement, which shows the qualities
Of 'tereat captain" These qualities must
be sought. and will be found among the
generals Of the Union.
The operations before Vicksburg, with
the final movement Of a flying column from
one base to another through the enemy's
country, the investment and capture Of the
city, indicate q military grasp and persis-
tence and fertility in General Grant Of
which there has not been trace in the ca
rser Of any rebel soldier. The Louisians
campaign Of General Banks, ending in tho
siege and capture Of Port Hudson. is q
chapter Of uncheckered brilliancy, as impo.
sing and useful as the Northern campaigns
Of the "great captain Lee have ludicrous
and futile. The turning the tide Of battle
at Murfreesboro, and the careful preparation
which won victory without q struggle in
the summer campaign Of Rosecrans in South
ern Tehnesee, is unparalleled in the whole
military history of the rebellion. Against
these prodigious and vital movements the
rushes Of Jackson, rapid and telling as they
were, are but little episodes, and thSpom-
peous performances Of Lee and Beauregard
are merely amusing. The hberstors Of tho
Mississippi and of Tennessee, and the victor
of Lee and his horde, are thus far the "great
captains Of this war.-Harpers WeeWy.
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| The New York Tribune calls attention to
: fact which it will be we'll for some Of those
who grumble about unequal Determinations
in tho National Enrolment Act, to heed
In the act to amend IN act for the Enroll
msnt of the Militia, the organization and
discipline Of the National Guard Of the
State Of New York, and for the public de-
fense, occurs the following clause. " -: ;'a
Sec. 6. Add 1t the end Of section 800 Of
this act as follows: Any person SO drafted
who may be member Of any religious de-
nomination whatever, Of from scruples Of
conscience may be averso to bearing arms
shall be excused from said draft on payment
to the Clerk Of the Country by whom such
draft is made the sum OF Three Hundred
Dollars, to be by said County Clerk paid to
the Comptroller of the State, to be applied
to the purposes mentioned in this act.
And to this act Horatio Seymour gave
his approval and affixed his name as Gov.
ernor of the State With jus: as much
reason could it be said that this act Of the
State which Horatio Seymour made law
is an invidious distinction between the Qua
kers and Catholics, as that the act Of tho
United States favors the rich at the expense
of the poor. To the act Of the State en-.
rolling citizens, with an exemption fee for
certain class, Of $500, he give his approval {;
to the act Of the United States, enrolling
the citizens, with an exemption fee fer a GER
tain class, Of $500, ho sanctions opposition
by his example, addressing those who make
it pretext for insurrection rs his noble
hearted friends!' Are there any so blind
that they cannot see SO deaf they cannot
hear ?-Rochester Democrat.
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Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1863-11-06

The ASSAULT UPON CHARLESTON
The steamer Arago brings to New York
news from Charleston to Tuesday, eth
ult. On that day three heavy guns were
turned upon the city, and each threw a
shell containing Greek fire into the very
heart of the city. Other guns were to
open on the city the same afternoon. 1t
was not intended at first to make the
commencement of such vigorous opera
tons, but circumstances changed the pro-
gram entirely. Our batteries were also
at work on johnson, Sumter and Moul-
trie. The enemy replied reservedIy.
He was evidently taken with surprise so,
far as the Smelling of Charleston was
concerned, although be has had sufficient
warning. Four monitors we're in posi-
ton off Sullivan's Island. 1t was I'M
derstood they would engage the rebel
works in the afternoon. The Ironsides
showed no disposition to participate.
Her ropes were strung with sailors
washing.
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their property, wives and children, to &C
forth and suffer for the rest of commu-
nifty without a suitable reward, is neither
just, generous, nor proper. 1t is proper
in the government for it must have the
men, and if it gets them it is not ove'
particular how it gets them or who they
are; but for a community to stand still
and allow any of its members to be drag
ged off to fight for us without making
them whole is dastardly, mean, and un-
worthy the sons and daughters OF those
who wrested this land from the dominion
of tyrants and gave it to freedom forev-
err.
We hope to see every town in the
county moving in the matter and offer
ing such bounties to recruits as will ans
ply pay them for all losses that they may
incur from leaving home, and thus ex~
hibit that rare combination of justice, lib
erality,philanthropy and patriotism which
every American claims as being peculiar
to the nation. This course must be ia
ken or the men must be drafted, and if
draft is resorted TO the country may de-
pend upon a more rigid enforcement of
it than the one last had. There will be
no more sham conscriptions. The men
must come next time; money will not an
,wer; riches will not avail. The possess
,or of thousands must take to the ranks
Or send bis substitute. Let the wealthy
hen be foremost in calling upon towns
o offer such sums as shall exempt them
md theirs from a remol seless conscrip-
ion, and will also fill the ranks with good
men and true.
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In Australia it is summer in January
and winter in July. Il is noon there
when it is midnight in Europe. The
longest day is in December. The beat
comes from the north, the cold from the
south, and it is hottest on the mountain
tops. The swans are black, the eagles
are white the bees do not sting and the
birds do not sing. The cherries have no
stones; the trees give no shadow, for
their leaves turn edgeways TO the sun,
and some of its quadrupeds have beak
and lay eggsl
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A LOST CHANCE IN VIRGINIA.-Ac
cording to the rebel accounts of the re,
cent movements in Virginia, Gen. Meade
lost several splendid chances to take the
enemy at disadvantage. In one case
Stuart with 2000 cavalry was completely
hemmed in by our troops, and escaped
by concealing themselves in pine thick
ct, so close TO our troops that they could
hear their conversation. The account
says: Our situation was extremely crit
Iical-any accident-:he accidental dis
charge of a pistol-would have disclosed
our position, and them. in view of the
overwhelming force of the enemy, moth
ing awaited US but destruction or sur
render. Stuart gave his officers and men
to understand that surrender was not to
be thought of, but that the enemy was to
be fought to the last. A council of war
having been called, it was resolved, as the
best thing that could be done under the
circumstances, TO desert the nine pieces
Of horse artillery, and for the cavalry in
six columns to endeavor to cut their way
through the enemy. But after some re-
Election Stuart resolved not to abandon
his artillery, and struck upon device for
informing Gen. Lee, who was at War
renton, of his situation Three men VOL
unieered for this service, got through our
lines, and the next morning Lee came to
his rescue, and Stuart cut bis way out.
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A PROMPT PAYING TowN.-If any
one thinks that Glover is a good paying
town, be thinks just right. Look at our
string Of receipts-over fifty dollars from
that town. We should be happy to have
them keep doing SO. There is still some
forty dollars due us there. The reason
we dun them so sharply is that they are
willing to pay and We know it from long
trial of them. OF what use is it to dun
a man who can't and won't pay? We
seldom waste time with such.
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NEW FIRM.-Messrs. O. & B. r.
McClary have just opened new store
at Newport, and are going to drive bust
ness on the high pressure principle
They deal solely in Boots and Shoes and
Clothing, and nothing else. We think
they will make il for the interest of eve
rybody to call and trade with them. See
our extra.
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CONSUMPTION CAN BL CURED.-A
fair trial of DR.. Halls Balsam, will con.
vince the most skeptical sufferer, that
this medicine has no equal in the world
for the cure of the different stages of
this dreadful disease. Every consump-
tive ought to read the certificates of res
markable cures, and know its value.
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STATIoNERY.-We have again been
laid under obligations to Chester Brown
of the Crattsbury bookstore, for sup
ply Of pens, paper and envelopes, fol
which of course we are delighted. He
has a dozen different sizes and qualities
of note paper portion of the paper he
gave US was the best we ever saw. He
is a good man to trade with.
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county. One of these prohibits the set
ting of nets and drawing of seines in
Lake Memphremagog, or in any of its
tributaries within half mile from theiI
mouths. The practice of taking fish by
nets in that lake has been pursued TO q
degree which threatens to depopulate it.
This law prescribes severe penalties, and
as it takes effect from its passage, persons
who have nets in the lake would do well
to remove them as speedily as may be.
A similar law forbids the taking of trout
or lunge from Willoughby Lake in any
other way than by hook and line. Be-
fore this letter is in print the fish in Sa
lem pond will probably receive similar
protection.
Among the laws that affect mems peck
cts is one that does away with the dis
count of twenty five per cent. on high
way taxes when paid in money. This
has passed the House and is now pend
ing in the Senate. During the debate in
the House some curious facts were bro't
to light. One member stated that on one
occasion he paid his tax in money with
the usual discount, and then let himself
to the surveyor to work on the road at a
dollar and a quarter day. Several sim
liar cases were adduced, to show the in
equality and inexpediency of the former
law. SPECTATOR.
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New SPRING BEp.-We have lately
been shown new style of spring bed
bottom, patented by j. S. Smith of Low
ell, Mass, now deceased, and owned by
his brother, p. B. Smith of West Alba
ny. 1t is the best, cheapest, and most
durable spring bed we ever saw, and we
predict for it large sale. For further
particulars see advertisement.
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A PROFITABLE TREE.-Mr. George
Bliss of Shelburne, informs US that he
gathered from one crab apple tree this
fall, thirty one bushels Of apples, from
which he made three bushels of excel
lent cider, worth eight dollars a barrel
making the nice little sum of twenty four
dollars. Go thou and do likewise.
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CovENTRY.-Will those of our sub.
scribers whose papers 60 to Coventry,
oblige US by paying their subscriptions TO
E. S. Cowles before he calls upon them
He has the list. We want back pay and
pay in advance. We should be happy
to have them beat Glover if possible
Just try it once. We want all that is
due US in that within ten days-if they
have a mind TO pay il.
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GooD REPORTS FROM ARKANSAS
Accounts from Little Rock are to Oct
18th. Two thousand Arkansans have
been enrolled as volunteers in the Union
ranks. Deserters from Price are daily
arriving and taking the oath of allegi-
ance, and more than half of Prices army
are reported as having deserted. The
rebels have removed their machine shops
from Arkadelphia to Marshall, Texas
Capt Ryan of Gen. SteeIe's staff is ap-
pointed superintendent for organizing
loyal troops for the defense of the State
Efforts are making by the Union men Of
Arkansas TO have Mr.. Rogers of Pine
Bluff appointed military governor of the
state. Petitions have been forwarded to
Washington asking for bis appointment.
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Inc town OF georgia has been greatly
excited by developments to the effec
that Rev. Mr.. Barnard, who has beer
supplying the pulpit of the Congrega-
tional church Of that place, for about
year has been in the practice of brutally
kicking and whipping his young wife
Eighteen distinct whippings are alleged
within year. He has also been in the
habit of stopping her letters to her
friends and locking up her clothes SC
that she could not leave the house. The
reverend gentleman finally received no
tice from some of the young men of the
town that he has the alternative of Ieav-
ing the place of his own accord or being
furnished conveyance from the nearest
rail fence. His case was brought before
the Association of Franklin county,
when he asserted the right as the patriar-
chal head of the family to whip his wife,
but expressed himself penitent for hav-
ing carried it to such an extent. The
Association found him guilty Of the Of
fences charged and recommended him to
abandon bis 'patriarchal" practices, and
also to leave the pulpit which be dis
graced.
BULLY FOR YOUNG VERMONT =
Willie Johnston, Is years old, drum
mer bov in Co. u, 8d Vermont Regi-
ment, has received medal for his heroic
conduct in the seven days fight before
Richmond. On the retreat, when strong
men threw away their guns, knapsacks
and blankets that they might have less
weight to carry, this little fellow kept
his drum and brought it safely to Har-
rison's Landing, where he had the honor
of drumming for division parade, he be-
ing the only drummer who brought his
drum from the field. Upon these facts
being reported TO the War Department
by the division commander, Willie was
presented with the Star Medal of Honor,
by Secretary stanton in person. Young
Johnston's parents reside in this town.
His father is a member of the Sd VT
Caled0nian.
Mrs. John Barnam, of Monkton, aged
so years, woke up one night and found
herself at the bottom Of the well in three
feet of water and "a feet beneath the
surface. Although very feeble she had
got up and walked there in her sleep,
and in some unaccountable manner got
to !the bottom without sustaining the
slightest injury. She was rescued and
has as yet suffered no Inconvenience
from her exposure.
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QUoTA FOR ORLEANS COUNTY
The following shows the number Of men
TO be raised in this county under the call
of the president for 100000 more men,
with the number each town is to raise set
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MISSOURI.

In the city election at Hannibal, Mis-
souri,, on Monday, the republican tickle.
was elected by large majority. NJ. P.
Green was elected mayor.
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APPRENTICE WANTED.

A STEADY, Intelligent Boy II or IS years
"A old, is wanted at this Office. Apply imme-
diately.
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WISCONSIN.

The city of Milwaukee gives Palmer,
the democratic candidate for governor,
1000 majority, Union gain of 2200.
Scattering returns show large Union
gains all over the state, and the republi-
can majority in the state will probably
reach 10, 1000.
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The Elections.
NEW YORK.

The Republicans carry the State by
10000 majority. The democratic ma
jOrity in New York city is less than TO-
900. McCunn is probably elected Judge.
The New York Express of Tuesday
evening says that the democratic MAORI
ty in New York city is reduced eight or
ten thousand, and the state has probably
gone republican by an emphatic MAORI
ty. Twelve wards 10 New York city,.
on the vote for secretary of state, give a
democratic majority of 1909. The
haviest wards are yet to be heard from.
NEW JERSEY.
In nine wards and towns of Essex
county, New Jersey, Waugh, the repub-
lican candidate for senator has a MAORI
ty of 1853, a gain Of GLIB over Gov. Par
ker's majority last year, which was 1881
in the county. The assembly will prob
ably stand 4 democrats to 8 republicans,
a republican gain of 2.
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e8 We want an appreutice-One who
won't enlist.
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When the wind whistles through your
keyhole, it expects you to whistle with
II. 1t is sounding the keynote.
The Morgantown monitor. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1863-1864, 1863-05-20
Row at AIbany-SOIdiers at
tempt to break up 4 Vallan-
digham Meeting.

ALBANY n. Y, May lG.-There
was considerable disturbance at the
Vallandigham Indignation meeting
tonight. During the day a feeling
of opposition to the object of the
meeting, among the returned SOL
diers, was clearly manifested, and as
soon as the meeting was organized,
evidence of dissatisfaction was shown
among the soldiers present The
speaker was interrupted by noisy
demonstrations, and finally rush
was made for the stage. Great ex-
citement prevailed for a short time,
and the proceedings we're brought to
a stand. Chairs on the stage were
broken in pieces and thrown among
the crowd, and for a few moments it
seemed as if the soldiers would gain
possession of the state and drive the
civilians off. They were in small
force, however, and finally retired,
when order was partially restored
and the proceedings resumed, altho
not without occasional Interruptions.
Eventually quiet was restored and
the meeting carried on peacefully.
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Southern News through Reb-
ell Channels.

WASHINGTON, May l6.-The Rich
mond Enquirer Of the l4th instant
is received. 1t contains the follow
ing items:
Tullohoma, May l2.-ScoutS from
the front to day report the removal
Of the enemy's baggage and tents to
the rear of Nashville.
Chattanooga, May ll.-All quiet
on our front. There are no pros
poets of a hattie. Andy Johnson
has been commissioned as Major
General in the Yankee army, with
authority to organize a force Of 5000
NnnesseaDs and 10000 negroes.
Fob Johnson, son of Andy johnson
has been promoted to Brigadier.
Ex-Governor Neill S. Brown has
come through our lines at Nashville,
and is now at Pulaski.
The Enquirer says that FIVE or SIX
transport landed Federal troops at
West point on the 18th instant, who
are throwing UP entrenchments
across the point from the Matapony
to the Pamunky river.
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"A Battle Going on i'm Misssis-
SiDpi.

FORTRESS MONROE, May l6.-The
Richmond Enqui1'erofy yesterday says,
fighting is going on in Mississippi.
The enemy yesterday advanced
200 strong upon Raymond where
Gen. Gregg had 400 infantry and
a few cavalry. Skirmishing com
menccd at 8 clock in the morning;
the enemy was continually reinforced
till | o'clock in the afternoon when
we opened the battle heavily with
musketry, knowing that the enemy
was heavily reinforced and ready to
engage us with their full force. We
returned to Mississippi Springs where
we have reinforcements.
Col. McGavache ofthe 10th Tenn.,
was killed.
The firing to-day was heavy and
continuous toward Jackson.
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Summary for the Week.
Miscellaneous News.

New YORK, May 15.-Gen. Burn
side was in Washington yesterday
consulting with the President and
Secretary Of War.
A Fortress Monroe letter OF the
18th. on the authority of deScrters,
saws the rebels are leaving the Black
water, and are moving to Peters
burg.
\ despatch from Someraet, n.y.
of the 18th says that the enemy Is IN
force across the Cumberland.
Morgan, with the commands OF
Wheeler and Forrest, is at Month
cello.
All conversation between the pick
els has been stopped, and affair wear
a stirring aspect.
A ashington despatch to the
Post states that it is said serious
disagreement exists between Halleck
and Hooker, and it was positively
said that Hooker's new movement
was countermandcd by Halleck.
Prominent Congressman here, are
united in vigorous protest against
Halleck taking the field. 1t is sup
posed that the President may veto the
project.
There are no indications of imme-
diate movements many corps COM
manders and staff officers of the ar
my of the Potomac are preparing to
leave, and some are now in WASH
ington.
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Important Decision Respect
ing tEae COnsCriptiOn.

WAsuINGroS, May l6,-A spe-
cial to the Times says the 18th sec
tion of the Conscription to-day re-
ceiyed an Interpretation on the rep
resentation of influential citizens Of
Illinois, that the acceptance of $500
in lieu Of services throughout the
west, would degenerate the enroll
meut measure, and defeat the intent
to raise an army.
Secretary Stanton is understood to
have decided that it is optional with
him to receive the money or reject
it.
Solicitor Whiting Of the War De-
partment is understood to concur in
these views. The President is also
understood to concur in their lawful
ness and policy The clause Of the
act settling exemptions at $500, will
therefore be practically ignored.
J. B. Gilfeather deserted from tho
Sd Alabama regiment. He says the
rebel troops are mostly back in their
old encampment. His regiment has
but $50 men fit for duty; it lost 223
men in the late action.
The death Of Jackson had great
effect on the troops. The Divisions
of Generals Hood and Pickett have
arrived from the Blackwater since
the battle.