Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1863-07-17
IRASBURGH VERMONT, FRIDAY, JULY II, 1863.

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but when he heard the boys playing
"Yankee Doodle" in the streets, b,
thought it safe to come out.
. After the battlefield came into on
possession, a private soldier who ha,
been wounded in the foot was fount
lying on the grass, under bush he haC
wiped his gun and taken off the lock Il
clean it. When found, he was in th'
act of putting it together again. To th'
question what he was doing there he re
piled, 81 am getting ready for anothe
pop. / have two boxes of cartridge
left"
The rebel cavalry was in constan
trouble ; if it appeared beyond the pro
lection of the infantry lines on eithel
flank, it was charged into BY the nationa
cavalry, and sent pell-mell back to it
hiding place; and if too far within it
own lines, the horses were demoralizeG
by the explosion of shells. The com
mand was of no service to the enemy, bu
the men soon became a reproach in the
eyes of their comrades. Our cavalry
men say that the horses stolen by the
rebels would not stand fire, and as a con-
sequence they attacked and defeated
them whenever they met.
After the brigade from the 11,h corps,
commanded by Col. Noble Of the 18th
Connecticut, had expelled the enemy's
skirmishers and sharpshooters from Get
tysburg, the several regiments marched
through the streets with colors flying and
the band playing the national airs.
On Friday night, after the battle had
closed and all was quiet, several gener-
al officers were standing on Cemetery
Hill, discussing the events of the day.
One of the officers remarked that be did
not like the extreme silence of the ene-
my; it looked as if he was practiclng
some strategy. "Well," replied Gen.
Howard, sit is evident that Gen Meade
is in a condition to detect and prepare for
any new scheme Lee may develop" A
very significant nodding of heads told
that this was a degree of confidence in
the ability of the commanding general
not always enjoyed by the army of the
Potomac.
The wounded prisoners inform US that
they were told by h cir commanders
that none but green militia were behind
the insignificant stone fence at Gettys-I
burg, and that they must capture it Or be
shot in return. They ventured, and
found it occupied by the army of the
Potomac. The recognition was mutual,
and the cry OF the defenders was, "How
do you like Fredericksburg now p
When the rebels hanked us and took
the town of Gettysburg, we had a large
number of hospitals all over town. The
rebels came up with their fendish yells,
and fired right and left. In front of
one the hospitals of the first corps
two men of the New York 9th
were on guard. Some one said to them,
run in the house," "No," they re-
piled, "wa were placed here by DR..
Nordquist, and be must order us away"
The next moment both fell dead, and in
another second Rev. DR.. HOWELL
of the 10Th Pennsylvania fell, shot
through the head.
The number of rebel prisoners al
ready taken is stated at nearly 28,000,
1r almost one fourth part of the rebel
army. Up to Wednesday night 4063
prisoners had reached Baltimore.
Our soldiers credit the rebels with the
most unyielding and fearless courage in
be late battles. Torn to pieces as they
ire, having lost 10000 or 10000 men
n the last five days, they are not used
Up. They have all their artillery yet,
md those who remain, we are informed
~ one of our wounded men who was
eft beyond the town, marched out in
old columns as though they had been
N dress parade. Their endurance, !
heir desperation, their utter disregard of
ife is surely worthy of a better cause. {
from those who saw the affair while |
wing among them in Gettysburg we g
earn that their discipline is much more ]
igid than ours. They have no strag- a
ling men are shot down like dogs if c
hey fall behind or show any disposition ]
D shirk.
Maj. Gen. Butterfeld was on his way
} mis- home in New York on Tuesday.
lis injuries are serious, and be suf-
ers internally and moves about with
Gen. Warren is now per- >
,rming the duties of chief of staff to ;,
zen. Meade.
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