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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1863-08-07
Charge Of Col. Putnam's Brigade at
Fort Wagner.

The correspondent of the Boston Herald
gives the annexed s.irited description Of the
assault Of this brigade on Fort Wagner on
he 18th Of July.
" he brigade of Col. II. S. Putnam, 'th
New Hampshire volunteers, was brought up
IN the rear Of Gen. Strong. 1t consisted OF
Tie 1ta New Hampshire, which led the col
umn, the 100:h New York, the 9th and cd
Oa,o. When the advance was ordered, Col.
PItnams brigade moved to the rear Of the
Old house and deployed into line. In this
tlrm they advanced again into the line OF
our intrenchments, and then again deploy-
ed into close column. After passing the
.rse they again deployed into line, and in
this manner advanced to the works. Col.
Putnam was one Of the first upon the para
pet, calling on the men to advance, and
cheering them by his presence and example
While there he was struck BY grape shot in
The head. lie fell, and never spoke again.
Amid the roar OF hundred guns the brig
ale moved in solid column up the beach, led
ty ne steady ranks Of the 1th New Hamp-
sa.r-. could see them afterward deployed
.a.o .ine-then massed-and then deployed
again, and then they were lost in the mas
Of fame which surrounded Fort Wagner.
Col. Putnam's brigade did not all succeed
IN entering the fort, parts of some regiment
being stopped by the ditch, or the musketr!
or the raking canister and grape fire whic
swept past the curtain by which they wer
marching, from the casemated guns IN tn
bastions. But those who did not enter wer
bravely led, and fought desperately, with
few of Strons's brigade inside, to gain ne7
positions or hold their first one. Ger
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1863-08-07
The Siege and Surrender of Port Hud-
son.

The Mobile Register has letter giving an
interesting account of the siege and su-ren-
der of Port Hudson, from which We select
the following paragraphs:
During the siege of six weeks, from May
% to July inclusive, the enemy must have
had fired from fifty to seventy-fve thousand
shot and shell, yet not more than twenty-five
men were killed by these projectiles. They
had worse dangers than these to contend
against, but against them all they fought ike
heroes and did their duty cheerfully. Sever
al buildings were burned by the enemys
shells, among which was the mill, entaillng
loss of two or three thousand bushels of
corn.
About the Goth or 30th of June the garri-
sons supply of meat gave out, when Gen
Gardner ordered the mules to be butchered,
after ascertaining that the men were willing
to cat them. Far from shrinking from this
hardship, the men received their usual ra-
tions cheerfully, and declared that they were
proud TO be able to say that they had been
reduced TO this extremity. Many of them,
as if in mockery to famine, caught rats and
ate them, declaring that they were better
than squirrels.
At the same time the supply of ammuni-
ton was becoming exhausted, and at the time
of the Surrender there were only twenty
rounds of cartridges left, with a small sup
ply for artillery.
Some time between the 10th and 30th of
June singular circumstance occurred one
night about i o'clock, after heavy fire
The water commenced running up stream,
and in half an hocr rose six feet. In one
place about twenty feet of the bluff disap-
peared. carrying away one of our river bat
teries The roar of the water could be heard
the distant thunder.
On Tuesday, July :, salutes were fired from
the enemy's batteries and gunboats, and loud
cheering was heard along the entire line, and
Yankees who were within convesing distance
of our men, told them that Vieksburg had
fallen.
That night about 10 o'clock, Gen Gardner
summoned a council Of war, who decided
thet If was impossible to hold out any lon
ger, considering that the provisions of the
garrison were exhausted, the ammunition al
most entirely expended, and large proper
ton of the men sick, or from exhaustion un-
bit for duty.
THE NUMBER OF THE GARRISON
which surrendered was between FIVE thousand
and six thousand, of whom there were not
more than two thousand effective men for
duty. During the siege about two hundred
had been killed and three hundred wounded
besides several deaths from sickness.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1863-08-07
The Way They Do il.

The manner in which the drafting is done,
at least in this state, procludes everything
Ike unfairness. We copy the following from
The Daily Herald
The method of procedure in making the
draft is simple, and brief description of it
VII doubtless interest our readers. In ac-
co.Iance with instructions from the war de-
partment, the draft is made by sub-dlstrctS
stead of towns. SO in fixing the number
= be drafted from each sub-district, credit is
gwen for the excess, if any, which the sub
district has furnished over the quotas Of the
towns composing it under previous calls.
The names of the persons enrolled, are
written upon slips of paper of equa! size,
rl.n slip containing one name, together
with the name of the town in which the per-
son resides The slips embracing the names
d. all enrolled in one sub-district, are placed
.a.ether in simple wooden box, so arranged
10 revolye by turning a crank at one end.
The box is revolved for the purpose of mix
x the slips up well together, is opened and
or" slip drawn out, the name upon it an
uounced, with the residence, and recorded.
The box is again revolved, opened, and one
other slip drawn, and so on until number OF
slips equal to the number Of drafted men re-
.iV.red from the sub-distrct in question, are
drawn cut, the name being recorded IN the
order il which the slips containing them are
drawn. The slips remaining in the box at
tie close Of the drawing, are taken out and
>raIed up for future reference.
The stage on Saturday was occupied by
the board Of enrolment, and the deputy en-
!olHng officers Of Washington county, ant
other parts of the district. The box was
turned by the commissioner of the board
the slips were drawn from the box by Nj
REYNOLDS of Pttstord, a disinterested an(
respectable person, who has been total.
blind for years, and each slip as drawn wa
landed by Mr. Reynolds to the provost mar
saa. who announced the name, and 1t was re
corded by the clerk. At the close OF tn
craving the slips drawn, and the revolvln!
box used, were submitted to the examination
q. the persons assembled in the hall.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1863-08-07

THREE FAcTs.-Tne riot turned up three
curious facts, which stand out so sharply that
comment would dull their edge: l. The de-
deetive police who arrested John L. Andrews
OF Virginia, the most conspicuous ringlea-
der In assaults against the negrOes,found him
IN bed at midnight by the side of a negro
woman with whom he cohabited. .. These
detectives say that when he was nabbed he
protested against his arrest as unconstitu-
tional.D They say also he confessed that
his speech to the mob was the identical
speech which he made at Fernando Woods
late peace meeting in the city of New York.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1863-08-07

G,ae,m Order No. 10:
The Brig. Gen. Commanding, in view of
the gallantry and efficiency Of the 18th,
nth and 10th Vt. Regis. displayed in the
late battle of Gettysburg, directs that the
flags Of each of the above regiments be IN
>c-ibeI Gettysburg; that the people of the
state may be reminded at the sight of these
tIg>. Of the men who bore and honored them
IN the hour Of national danger and triumph
and that every soldier may justly be proud
Of his devotion to country and credit to the
state.
Nor does the General Commanding fail
to appreciate the service rendered by the
I2th and 10Th Vt. Regis, who, at the same
time served their country by the fuithful
Ii i,charge of important duties.
But while the entire command may well
be proud Of its laurels, they will not forget
to remember the fallen dead Let their
names be embalmed in the hearts of their
comrads Let their memory be green as
the sod that covers them Let their virtues
and example be watch-word in coming
time, Let the tear of sympathy alleviate
The sorrow Of relatives and friends. By or
der of
Brig. Gen. GEO. J. STANNARD,
J. w. Hooker, a. a. A. G.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1863-08-07

1t is asserted by parties well informed up
on the subject, that no country adapted to
" sheep husbandry has ever entered into
this important branch of agriculture without
becoming wealthy.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1863-08-07

C The man who gave rubber boots 10
women did more to elevate woman than all
the theorizers, male or female, that were ev-
er born.-GaI Hamilton,
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1863-08-07
Bravery Of Vermont Troops
Acknowledged.

Brig. Gen. Stannard has issued the follow
ing order:
HEADQUARTERS Sd BRIGADE,2d DIVISION, }
lst CORPS, ARMY OF TIE POTOMAC,
July II, 1863
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1863-08-07
government

r. Gold is quoted in Richmond at S11.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1863-08-07
The NUMBER OF THE GARRISON

which surrendered was between FIVE thousand
and six thousand, of whom there were not
more than two thousand effective men for
duty. During the siege about two hundred
had been killed and three hundred wounded
besides several deaths from sickness.
The new South. [volume] (Port Royal, S.C.) 1862-1867, 1863-11-14

NAMES OF NAVAL VEssELs.-The New York
Journal of Commerce has the following sensible
remarks on th,,srhiert Of names for the vesse's
of our Navy. -
"Some of The Indian names selected by the
christening bureau of the Navy Department for
the new war! vessels are very harmonious and
pretty; some are very rough and dunpronounceable;
all are unquestionably original not to say aboriS-
inal. No nation on earth has larger and richer
mine of antique nomenclature to draw npon In
the naming of vessels But there is too much of
good thing-even of Indian-sOmetimes. Our
naval force has now reached such a number that
all the better class of Indian names seems 20 have
been called into play, and only cacophonous ones
are left. The Umpqua, Junxes Squando, and
Wambanogue- specimens taken at random from
the last batch determined upon-are harsh, hard
to pronounce, and hard to remember. No human
being, but native Indian, with an extensive
knowledge of the dialects of all the extinct tribes
could recolect the names of the vessels christened
within the past. two years. We aro glad to see
therefore if 6iy for the promotion of that variety
which is the spice of life. that the Navy Depart
ment has introduced the plan of numbering ves-
sells. Thirteen new iron-clads have been ordered,
which will be numbered from ! to 13. Simple
and advantageous as this mode eff Distinguishing
vessels is, it has never We believe, been used
before When the Navy Department and the
public become accustomed to the usage, and see
how easy it is to remember, and record, and keep
track of the numbers of vessels instead Of their
names, we predict that this plan will supersede
oil others"
The new South. [volume] (Port Royal, S.C.) 1862-1867, 1863-11-14

GEN. THoMAss F1DELIrY.-The National Ltel;-
gencer, several weeks ago, said of hin; ''He was
in the regular army for twelve years without being
absent day from his post. Just before the break
ing out of the war he obtained twelve months
leave of absence, but before the expiration of
three months of the time Fort Sumter was fired
upon, when he returned to duty where he has
been ever since, without being absent single day"
The Philadelphia Press says: "An officer Of
the regular service, who has long enjoyed the ac-
quaintance of Gen THOMAS, states that he was
eighteen years in the army without being absent
from his post The following anecdote, as sery-
ing to show his fidelity to the claims of duty
is eminently Characteristic of the man. While
our army was lying at NIurfreesboro, Gen. THOMAS
was asked when he intended to visit Nashville,
thirty miles distant. Why, he replied, q have
been trying for some time to find an excuse to 60
up there, but cannot do it. I'm not sick: have
duties here, and really don't know what excuse
could offer for going awry.'"
The new South. [volume] (Port Royal, S.C.) 1862-1867, 1863-11-14

An INTERESTING DOCUMENT. following adj
vice to his country, the original manuscript OF
which is now in possession of gentleman Of
Washington, was found among the papers of
JAMES MADISON, many years after his decease:
"ADv1cE TO MY CoUNrRY.-As this advice, if
it ever sees the light, will not do it till am no
more, it may be considered as issuing from the
tomb. where truth alone can be respected, and
the happiness of man alone consulted. 1t will be
entitled therefore to whatever weight can be de-
rived from good intentions, and from the exper:-
ence of one who served his country in various
The new South. [volume] (Port Royal, S.C.) 1862-1867, 1863-11-14

Stations through period of forty years; who es-
poused in his youth, and adhered through lif
to the cause of liberty, and who has borne q part
in most of the great transactions which will con-
stitute an epoch of its destiny
"The advice nearest my heart and deepest in
my conviction is that the Union of the States be
cherished and perpetuated. Let the open enemy
to it be regarded as a Pandora with the box open,
md the disguised one as the serpent creeping
with its deadly wiles into Paradise
The new South. [volume] (Port Royal, S.C.) 1862-1867, 1863-11-14

barely possible that he may not have been his
murderer after all; if he ,were, it surely the
height of impudence to have given away Il thing
so easily identified, and that to the very person
of all others from whom he should have con-
cealed it.
The new South. [volume] (Port Royal, S.C.) 1862-1867, 1863-11-14

TINTED STATES ARMY AND NAVY NIGHT COMPASS.
u es Patented May 6h 1882 The advantages OF these
all others in use are that they can be re'd
For reconnoitering the position Of the enemy night
movements &C., where light dare not be used mthous
runninA the greatest danger, they are invaluable.
rsedvy Major Generals Mcclellan, Hooker, Burnside,
Hunter Pope; Major Meyers, Chief Of Signal Department
and Others Every oGsr a9d ~ sol SOLDER M nave
For sale by
JOSEPH a. SEARS,
The new South. [volume] (Port Royal, S.C.) 1862-1867, 1863-11-14

tUW. I. I. DHUU, CoHt uy Dus' 1o" 1'e9nN"''
Nv dear Friend-I cannot sleep tonight till
record sn expression of the deep feelings Of my
heart to YOU, and to the officers and soldiers Of
the battalion, for their kind behavior to my poor
child. realize that you all feel for my family
the attachment of kindred, aud assure you all of
full reciprocity. Consistent with sense Of duty
to nv profession and Office could not leave my
post. and sent for my family to come t. me in
that fatal climate, and in that sickly period of the
year. and behold the result! The child who bore
nv name, and in whose future l reposed with
more confidence than I did in my own plans Of
life, now floats mere corpse, seeking grave in
a distant land, with weeping mother, brother
snd sister clustered about him. But for myself /
can ask no sympathy.
On. on, must 60 till meet soldiers fate, or
see nv country rise superior to oil factions, till
it's flag is adored and respected by ourselvs and
all the powers of earth. But my poor Willie was
or thought he Was, Sergeant of the 18th. have
seen his eye brighten and his heart beat as he be-
held the Battalion under arms, and asked me if
thew were not real soldiers. Child as he was, he
had the enthusiasm, the pure love Of truth, honor
and love of country which should animate all
soldiers God only knows why he should die
fins Young. He is dead, but will not be forgot
ten till those who knew him in life have followed
him to the same mysterious end. Please convey
to the battalion my hereafter thanks, and assure
each and all that in after years they call on me or
mine. and mention that they were of the 18th
Regulars, when poor Willy was Sergeant, they will
have kew to the affections of my family that will
omen all it has, that we will share with them our
last blanket, our last crust. Your friend,
W. II. SHERMAN. Major-General.
The new South. [volume] (Port Royal, S.C.) 1862-1867, 1863-11-14

TIJsT RECEIVED AT THE NEW STORE, UNION
Square next to the Post Office large lot OF Station ny,
Books, &C., in part as follows:
ARMY Regulations 1868. yielles Hand Book
Webb's Pay Digest. Monroe Comp Drill.
Ordronaux Hints Schalks Campaigns,
Manual ART OF War
clInore,s LINES &c. Tauberts Field Artillery.
0nartermaster's Manual Hallsck's Art and Science
Panot's Court Martial Estvan's War Pictures.
Casey,s Tactics 3 vols. Szabads Modern War.
Rarra DIN Parco Coppe's Battalion Drill.
Cnllums Military Bridges. Instructions Field Artillery.
Barrett's Naval Gunnery. Company Clerk
Tottens Naval Text Book. Shoulder Straps, Novel.
Roberts Hand Book. Scots Military Dictionary.
Tevy's Rules &c, Ruling Pens.
Docket Albums Bivouac of the Battle field.
Eeck Ties Life Georgia antatiOn.
Handkerchies, hemmed. webster Dlctionary
CURRENCY Holders Social condition Of the En-
Mathematical Instruments. glish people.
Ink, black, red, carmine, &c.
Pens steel and gold in great variety,
Blank books, in great variety
Waters, sealing wax, LAW seals, &c-,
Mucilape court plaster, lemon acid, &c.,
Penkniyes, pocket books, purses,
Portfolios. bill books, etc.
Pencils canyons, etc., OF various colors
Lava lockwood matchsafes tobacco boxes, bags, S:.,
Novels books, hand books OF various kinds
most ofthe late publications OF the day.
Maps of Cha reston harbor and vicinity and ofSsH-
nah river
ALSO a fine lot of Military books Of late issues-te
Ppes briarwood china, gutta percha, Meerschaum.
Together with stock OF stationery &c
photographs printed expressly for us by Anthony ol
Mai Generals Gilmore, Srong Hunter, and Nj chelI
JOSEPH H. SEARS
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ADVERTISEMENTS.

DHOTOGRAPHs:-
SAM. A. COOLEY is prepared to take
PHOTOGRAPHS
CARTE DE VISITES,
MELAINOTYPES, &c. Gc.,
at establishments Beaufort s. c.. the Arsenal and
OH Folly Island, s. c., Headquarters.
Prices in New York for same class OF work
Nov. 7-4w
The new South. [volume] (Port Royal, S.C.) 1862-1867, 1863-11-14

TYR. W. n WALSH Office No. 13, Suffers Row. full
IL supply Of Drugs Chemicals and Patent Medicines.
August 29, 1363.-tf
The new South. [volume] (Port Royal, S.C.) 1862-1867, 1863-11-14

A TOUCHING LErrER.-A captain of the 18th
Regulars sends US the following expressive letter
from Major General SHERMAN. 1t is q sad epi-
sode in q soldiers life:
GEy,so HOUSE, Memphis. Tenn.
The new South. [volume] (Port Royal, S.C.) 1862-1867, 1863-11-14

TITsT RECEIVED AT THE NEW STORE, UNION
Square next to the Post Office large lot OF Station y
Books, &c., in part as follows
Daily national Republican., 1863-12-10
CLARK d GAYLORD,
Ator"sys and Oosssssllsrs at Las,
SOLICITORS
FOR ALL KINDS OF MILITARY CLAIMs
Corner 7th and r streets, Room No. .,
WAsHIHsToR, D, c,

Tt.s fnm, having thorough knowledge of the
fension Business, and being familiar with the
practice IN AZ the Departments Of Government,
Pension Rouaiy, and other ciainsnt.' i for .se se
prompt and successful accomplishment OF business
entru.ted to them than shy other arm in WMhinR.
ton, Thoy desire to ssscre such Al amount OF thl,
aess for each claimant VERY CHEAPLY, And OF
the basis Of THEIR PAY COETINGENT UPON
THEIR SUCCESS IN EACH CASE. For this nur.
dose they will secure the services OF Law Firms in
whore such business may be had, furnish such with
Al the necessary blank forms of application and
evidence, requisite printed pamphlet Instruct ops
.nd Circulars tof In their vicinity with
Assootates nAines inherited, and upon the due exc.
to them BY their ocalassociatss they will prompt.
ly perform the business here.
II Their charges will be FIVE DOLLARS FOR
0FfIECRs and FIVE DOLLARS FOR PRIvATES,
And ten per cent. on amount OF Claims for MILL.
and Collection Of PRIZE MONEY.
y soldiers enlisted since the ist OF March, 1851
disabled by disease or wounds, entitled to Pen.
sions. AL soldiers who serve for two Years, OF
iarnF the var should II soonsr close, viii be en-.
titled to tiO Bounty.
iiers discharged on account OF wounds receiv ed M
the service, since the Commencement Of the War
snail receive the Sl00 bounty; and all revenue
stamps heretofore required on soldiers application
who die or are KILLED are entitled to Pensions And
the siOo Bounty. II there be no widow, then the
minor children, and If no minor children, then the
tsther mother sisters or brothers are entitled to
the Sion bounty and, In addition thereto, depend.
EDWARD CLARE
Washington, D. C., Isss. mar s-iy
Daily national Republican., 1863-12-10
PROPOSALS.
SEALED PROPOSALS ARE lNyI

g EALED PROPOSALS ARE lNVIT-
- ed until the 2ed day Of December, is6s, a. IL
M.. for the Hidcs ,llow, Hoofs and Horns, OF all
Government ca tie, slsuvhtered within the ancient
limits cftle District OF Columba for three months
or more ON the commencement OF the contract.
The above articles TO be collected by the con.
tractor, and removed from the various places At
designs'ed by the officer ia charge.
The contractor shA be liable Tor all the Hides and
Tallow Hoo 9, and Horns, coming from every AMI.
NAL slsuRhtsred, W less 1t eau be made sAtistacto
rily TO appear TO the substance Department that
81 due exertion, diligence and cafe, was made to
obtain the said articles.
Payment will be required every ten deys in Gov.
etnmeDt funds.
Bids should be made In duplicate, snd an oath of
sllegtsl ce must s"cnmp my the hids.
The co tractor will be he'd account able for the
Hides, SC, once week after the signing Of the
contract.
Bond will be required upon the acceptance Of
the bid for the faithful Performance Of the con.
tract.
Bids to he directed to Lieut. Col. G. BFLL, c. 8.
U 5. A., Wash 'ngtOh, d. C., and endorsed Promo
ssi' Tor Hides and raliow. noss satuthsdee2i
Daily national Republican., 1863-12-10
PROFESSIONAL,
CLAIMS AGAINST UNITED

III MS AGAINST UNITED
FINLEY BIGGER, date Register Of the United
Sons. Mste. rI,sssury and CHARLES =. SHERMAN.
ton to ire prosecution and settlement Of dem ands
Asainst the United States, growing out Of the pres
ent war, including the Accounts and Claims Of
states, Contractors, and Dsbursing Ofncers sppli.
cations for the restoration Of property Illegally
seized or captured, and for eompshisiiou for Ia,
use Of private property for Govern ent prrposc,
snd for damsges for the injury Of such property By
the army, for nilitary pay, pensions, aud bourty
lands; and for distributfve shares Cf rnopeys pnya
others. N
They will also give legal advice to claim ant,
;ontrsctcfs, and to unprofessionsl agents In liti
{nted cases. and prepare written arguments whcr
With nonresident Agents who may send them
claims, an equitable division Of commissions will
he made.
Undi,puted Demands will be collected AND
promptly renittcd for . commission of from a hall
to two and . half per cent, depending on Tho
amount; and negotiations with tie Departments
conducted on moderate terms.
BY prompt attention, moderate charges, long cs
perienee, and minute knowledge OF the cx.lsws
regulations, rules, and presidents governing thai
class oil business at the Departments, they hope tc
render their services useful to and pube
creditors.
Reference may be made to members OF Ccncrcs,
and ohieers Of the Government; and especially, by
.ermission, to the Hon. ELISHA WHITTiEsEy,f FIN
Comptroller Of the Treasury.
Addre" Messrs. Bio6ERA a SHERMAN,
Washington, d. C.
isrds Hotel. nov s--sn.