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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1863-05-15
The First Vermont Brigade.
From our Special Correspondent
AQUA CREEK,
May s, 1863.

To the Editor of the Caledonian
Taking it for granted that you have heard
something of the series of battles that have
been fought in the past week, can assure
you that the conviction of the army is, that
the only cause of their failure to rout and
drive the rebel army before them, was the
want Of reinforcementS to match the over
whelming number of fresh troops hurled up
on them on Monday and Tuesday of this
week. Up to this time our folks had driven
them steadily, had the advantage in position
and had succeeded in every move upon the
right. On Wednesday morning, Gen Hook.
er withdrew his army safely to this side the
river, in the face of a much superior force
Gen Sedgwick with the 9th corps took TIE
nights of Fredericksburg on Sunday Sd, but
pressed on after the retreating rebels, sup
posing he had them all before him, leaving
force in the works merely as guard; but
on Monday morning the rebels fell upon his
rear with a strong force and repossessed the
works or part, though | believe he had
moved out the guns, but he was not able af-
ter that to drive them out. The Vermont ID
led the charge going in with the utmost
coolntss and bravery. They lost l3l men
killed and wounded, the 9th also lost % men.
Capt Crossman of the I'd was severely wound
ed in the knee, his leg has since been am
putated, but is doing well now understand.
The men all express the most entire conf.
dence in Gen Hooker and claim that he out
generated the rebels every move and could
have held his postion-even against the re-
Inducements, could he have got supplies and
ammunition. 1he rebels in one instance
massed their troops six deep ard charged up
on position, five times coming up with the
most reckless Indifference, with their guns
to the right shoulder shift" and some with
out arms, swinging their hats and screaming
like SO many demons. Our folks let them
get within 100 yards, then opened with grape
and canister, moving them down by hun
dreds.
Our folks have taken more prisoners and
guns than they have lost and lost much less
in killed and wounded than the rebels. for
the reason that their numbers were much
larger than ours, Consequently their troops
were massed much more densely, so when
exposed to our batteries must suffer more.
The proportion of killed of our men is very
small, many OF the wounded too are very
slightly hurt.
The army is not in the least demorallzed.
but in the best possible spirits and ready at
a moments notice to advance, or move when
necessary.
Gen Stoneman is in the rear of the rebels
with large force of cavalry and we are in
hopes they will cut off their supplies entirely.
Our army captured prisoners that SAID they
were from Bragg's army, and some that said
they were in North Carolina sixty hours be-
fore. The rebels admit they were reinforced
by about 100000 men if Gen Hooker could
have had half the number he could have
driven them back. Yours in faith,
Y.
T. S. The army is not to lay idle for two
months, but several corps are ordered to
march to-day, destination not known, perhaps
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Great Success in the Southwest,
Splendid Victory at Port Gibson, below
EickSburg.

Passengers from the lower Mississippi. at
Cairo, report that part of Gen Grants
forces have occupied Port Gibson, and that
the main body were advancing upon Black
river
The rebels who escaped from Grand Gulf
were vigorously pursued, and MANY of them
captured. Report says that they spiked
most OF their guns at Grand Gulf on Sunday
night.
A tug attempting to run by the batteries of
Nlcksburg, with two barges, was DESTROYED
by hot shot from the rebel batteries. The
barges were loaded with commissary stores,
protected by bales of hay, which caught fire.
The reports are conflicting as to the fate of
the crew.
A special dispatch to the Cincinnati Ga
zette. dated Memphis, MAY Z, states that Gen
Grant has captured Grand Gulf, Port Gibson
and Willard Valley. On Wednesday Gen
Grants main army was thirty miles up the
Big Black River, marching On the rear of
NlckSburg. The army was enthusiastic at
the prospect of speedy victory.
OFFICIAL REPORT.
The following official dispatch was receiy-
ed at Washington, Saturday, from Gen Grant
himself:
GRAND GULF, via Memphis, Tenn, May =.
To Maj Gen Halleck, General-in- Chief We
landed at Boulinsburg, April 3Oth, and mov-
ed Immediately on Port Gibson met the en-
envy, II 900 strong, four miles south of Port
Gibson, at , A. NJ. on the first, and engaged
him all day, entirely routing him, with the
loss of many killed, and about 500 prisoners,
besides the wounded. Our loss is about 100
killed and 800 wounded. The enemy re-
treated towards Vicksburg, DESTROYING the
bridges over the two forks of the BAYOU
Pierre. These were rebuilt, and the pursuit
has continued until the present time. Be-
sides the heavy artillery at this place (Glan
Gulf four field pieces were captured, and
some stores. and the enemy were driven to
destroy many more.
The country is the mos. broken and diff
cult to operate in ever saw. Our victory
has been most complete, and the enemy are
thoroughly demoralized.
Very respectfully,
Signed U. S. GRANT, Maj Gen Comd'g.
Splendid Cavalry Raid Through
Mississippi.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1863-05-15

Gen Mcclellan continues to keep suspicious
company. Last week he went up the North
River to Newburg and Cornwall, and made
visits with leading eopperheads and semi.
traitors, being the guest, for several days,
among the rest, of the notorious DR. Beatty
who was prisoner of the government a,
Fort Lafayette last summer for his disloyal
practices.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1863-05-15

JOB PRINTING. Every kind of print.
ing is promptly executed at this office, in
the best style and at the lowest prices.
The facilities of the establishment are of
the first order; good werkmen are EN-.
piOyed. aud additions of type and other
printing materials are constantly being
~ ade to keep fully up with the times.
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Henry NJ Washburn, Hartford

Henry NJ Washburn, Hartford
Harvey Warrington, Norwich
VIM S Jenney, Newbury
Gilbert n Fisher, w Fairlee
Leonard II Goodrich. Norwich
Geo W kimba,l, Strsfford
VIM Tillerson, Wentworth, n H
Nelson 4 Cohaskey, Thetford
James NJ Sergeant, Norwich
Daniel Hail
Hiram English, Woodstock
Saml H Jones, Hartland
Norman Archer. Plymouth
Corp Robert E Bliss, Benton
VIM Livingston, Albany
Daniel Joslyn, Bloomington
Serg't Joseph Lassor, Brandon
Corp Edward o Roach, Burlington
John Fitzsimmons
John W Fales, Cabot
1t Fred NJ kimball. Glover
Dexter f Boyden, Duxbury
VIM \ Clafin, Corinth
Arnold Shonnio, Duxbury
Joseph Neo, Roxbury
Geo W Kinney, Orange
1t Potter Crane. Wolcott
Corp Hiram F Dyke, Waitsfeld
Abial H Patch, Roxbury
Corp Geo A Messenger
Riley Swan Westford.
" Edwin NJ Reynolds, Cambridge
Henry Starks, Hopkinton
Corp Spellmon Hazen, North Hero
Lewis Sherbert, Georgia
I" Geo Barr, Highsate
Geo Lamudge, Alburg
Bartholomew Sherbert, Georgia
MISSING.
Serg't Argy, Bradford
Alfred Aldrich, W Fairlee
Chas II West, St Johnsbury
VIM Cain, Burlington
John Kelley I'd, d"
VIM Smith
John Whipple, Washington
Geo E Eastman, Topsham
Warren Bowen
Edison Green, Thetford
Joseph Benjamin, Roxbury
Joseph Simonds,
Serg't w Fletcher
John Columb, Swanton
John ha0lnaugh, Sheldon
REHABILITATION.
Killed,
Wounded 4
Missing /
Total, 6
Total both days. =
In addition to the above list,
Franklin Bixby, Topsham
Warren c Porter, Fayston
Geo Kicker
Josiah Paul, Topsham
have the honor to be, General.
Your most obedient sevant.
ELISHA l. BARNEY,
Col Commanding 9th Vt Vols
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1863-05-15
Gen. Hooker's Campaign.
SOME PARTICULARS.

WASHINGTON, MAY SO the GorrnOr Of
Pennsylvania The president and The gen
eral in-chief have just returned from the
army of The Potomac. The principal opera
tons Of Gen Hooker failed, but there has
been no serious disaster to the organization
and efficiency Of the army. Its now occupy
ing IFS former position on the Rappahannoek,
having re-crossed the river without any loss
in the movement. Not more than one third
of Gen Hookeris force was engaged.
Gen Stoneman's operations have been q
brilliant success. A part of his force ad-
vanced to within two miles of Richmond,
and the enemy's communications have been
cut in every direction The army of the
Potomac will speedily resume offensive
operations.
EDWARD VI. STANTON,
Secretary of War.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1863-05-15

rev Z. II. Byington, who has for three or
,ouf years past been preaching in Windsor,
IA mas oeen engaged to supply the pulpit of the
congregational church in St Adams for the
present. He will commence his lahors ~
Sunday, May 10th. W
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1863-05-15

A little boy at Aroostook heard sermon
from the text-"Ye must be born again"
and came home crying through fear that if
born again he should be gal.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1863-05-15

surprise upon the enemy. President Lin
coin and Gen Halleck are both with the ar
my this week.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1863-05-15

Chauncey w brown, Castleton
VIM Coagle, Ira
VIM Z Finney
James Young, Benson
J II Cardigan
Thomas p. Durham. Castleton
Merrill p. Maranvllle, Poultney
David B Batemap, "
Corp Albert Parkhurst. Castleton
Serg't VIM H Foster, Dummerston
Geo H Knight,
Benz f Combs, Rutland
John II hurry, Moretown
Patrick Benign, Montpelier
John W York. Waterbury
Carlisle Saunders, Berlin
Cha's G Tanner, Washington
Josiah Watson. Granville
Serg': Martin V B Davis. Chelsea
Truman O Brown, Piitsfitld
Benz L Meader, Tunbridge
Wallace E Williams, Bethel
VIM { Richardson, Chelsea
Andrew J Willis. Tunbridge
Capt Horace F Crossman, Montpelier
Corp Geo Ainsworth. Warren
John NJ Bradford, Plaiufield
John Cross, Hardwick
o NJ George
Lester X Harris, Fayston
Lafayette Moore,
Ralph Dity, Roxbury
Amos { Bradford, l4infeld
VIM W Cook, Shelourn
Frank Colt, Hinesburg
Oscar Palmer, Hinesburg
Thaddeus Train, Moriah, n. y.
John Redmond, Gainesville, &"
Serg't Ephraim W Harrington, Kirby
Walter J Hilton, Bristol
Capt Amasa J Tracy, Middlebury
Serg't Henry L Ballard, Georgia
Leroy NJ Bingham, Fletcher
Jerome Cutler, Watersville
Norman W Lawson. Woodbury.
Hampton l.. Maxfield, Fairfax
Adrian J Merrill,
Theodore Merrill. Springfield
Hiram f Soule, Fairfax
Robert \ Worthing, Bakersfield
Geo A White. Woodbury.
Corp Henry H Riggs, Ludlow
" Augustus H Pratt,
John B Pollard
Eibridge w Prior. Plymouth.
Myeon + Hubbard, Reading
Hiram P Bixby. Ludlow
Charles L Woodward Manchester
Ira ID Clarke, Duxbury
EIeazer A Hall, Plymouth
Duare o Ross, Ludlow
Daniel Cannon, Mt Holly
Webster ID Derby, Townsend
Forrest ID ellison, Reading
Michael Gilligan, Ludlow
James L Holmes, Mt Holly
Willard r F Johnson, Weston
Henry NJ Parker, Plymouth
Inland Smell, Ludlow
Corp Joseph Bovia, Salisbury
" Cyrus Bowers, Addison
5D REGIMENT-KILLED.
Seth NJ Whitman, Morristown, CO.
WOUNDED.
Solomon Langmaid, Newbury, Co
lightly in leg
Charles c Meader, Newbury, c slightly
eg
Corp John Fairbanks, Bethel, F seyerly
he neck
Vespucius DAILY, Topsham, F
Charles McCarty, St Johnsbury, G, sligl
y in head
Charles II Northrop, Danville, G, slight
n head
Jesse B Dunbar, Ludlow, c 4,h regimen
9TH REGT-woUNDED FIRST DAY.
Alonzo Danforth, Lincoln
Geo NJ Partridge, Glover
Corp Frank H Harris, Danville
John Kelly, Burlington
Corp Geo W Cummings, Wallingford
James Moore
Lyman Stoddard, Warren
9Th REG'T-KILLED SECOND DAY.
apt Luther Ainsworth, Waitsfeld, killed
frederick Doyle, Williamstown, killed
Warren NJ Henry, Rockingham, killed
alexander St George, Milton. killed
,orp Goodsille Hicks, Sheldon, killed
WOUNDED.
.ucian Barnes, Woodstock
has w Weaver, Bristol
oseph ] Tracy, Monkton
ames Cokely, Vergennes
'rancis Clark, Lincoln
apt Alonzo B Hutchinson, Norwich
1enry H Marsh, Williamstown
ohm B Shumway, Bradford
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1863-05-15

q The reLel papers are mourning extern
sively over the death of .Stonewall Jackson.
Probably the telegram announcing his demise
was authentic.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1863-05-15

Rev. James p Stone is about to leave the
State missionary to the Freed People 1"
of Eastern Virginia. His field Of labor will
probably be Suffolk.
A destructive fire occurred at Winoos-
XII on Wednesday night, set by an incendAry,
which nearly consumed the Factory dry
house. Damage set at $4,000 TO $4,000
which is fully covered by insurance in Boston
Companies
Last week Wednesday, A. L. Strobridge,
Esq, of West Danville, had a trial for liquor
selling without liceEse-indicted by Town
grand jurors. Trial by jury, resulting in
fning the respondent SO, and costs-in
all about 500 Mr.. Strobridge took an ap-
peal to the County Court. Mr. Strobridge
had also taken out U. S. license.-Nortk
Star.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1863-05-15

q E Y CINE PR PARsyy.e
HIGHLY CONCENTRATED COMPOUND
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1863-05-15

THE ALL SUFFICIENT THREE
THE GREAT AMERICAN REMEDIES
hno'rn as Helmbolds Genuine Prepu,o,,,,
HELNBoLD's EXTRACT "BrcHr.~
sARSAPARr1A
IMPROVED ROSE WASH
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1863-05-15
Losses in the Vermont BRIGADE.
HEADQUARTERS 1ST VT. BRIGADE,
May 4th, 1863.


Peter Z. WashJun, Adit d ms. General.
Sir:-I have the honor to report the most
brilliant conduct of the Vermont troops at
the storming of the nights of Fredericksburg
yesterday. The I'd Vt was the first regiment
in the principal works on the highest range
of hills, and the 9th Vt was the second regi-
ment in the works on the lower range of
hills commanding Fredericksburg. The
nights were carried by storm at the point of
the bayonet, under terrific fire from the
enemy. The I'd Vt led the charge, and COW
cred itself with glory; it could not have
been done better. Col Walbridge and Maj
Tyler are deserving of special praise for the
great GOODNESS and gallantry displayed on the
occasion. The 9th regiment, Col Barney,
did splendidly. The Sd regiment, Col Sea-
yer, the 4th regiment, Col Stoughton, and
the 9TH regiment Lt-Col Lewis, constituted a
reserve force, and came to the support of
the advance in splendid style.
Three pieces of artillery and many priso-
ners were taken. Further particulars shall
be given.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1863-05-15

Personally appeared before me, an Alder
man of the city of Philadelphia, II. I. Helm
bold, who, being duly sworn, doth say rs
preparations contain no narcotic, no mercury
or other injurious drugs, but are purely veg
etable. HI. HEMBOLD.
Sworn and subscribed before me, this 25a
day Of Nov. 1854. WIN. Z. HlBBARll-
Alderman, Ninth ST, above Race, Phlla'
Address Letters for information in conf
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104 South Teaih ST, below Chestnut, Pmla,
Beware of Counterfeits and unprlncp!ea
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and other articles on the reputation attained
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Genuine Extract Sarsaparills, Helmboids
Genuine Improved Rose Wash. Sold by al
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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1863-05-15
FLUID EXTRACT BUCBr

A Positive and Specific Remedy for Disease.
of the BLADDER, KIDNEYS CRAWL. An.
DROPSlCAL .SwELLINGS.
This Medicine increases the power of ~.
gesiion, and excites the Absorbenrs M
healthy action, by which the Waiery or G..
cerous Dispositions, and all Unnatural F.
largemenis ar. reduced, as well as PAIN and
Inflammation, and is good for Men. Nom
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Total killed and wounded, 122
A list of the killed and wounded is here
with forwarded.
am General,
Your ob't servant,
l.. A. GRANT,
Col dincx hx;naia
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L. S. GRANT, Major General.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-06-26

PENNSYLVANIA DURING THE REBEL INVASION
New York has now sent seventeen regi
ments to the relief of Pennsylvania. Without
the aid of New York aud New Jersey the Key
stone State would have been almost helpless.
The inhabitants Of Pennsy lvania seem to have
lost all spirit aud either retreat rapidly at the
approach of the rebels or exhibit a strange
apathy and indifference. Even the troops from
New York and New Jersey are not received
with any cordially or enthusiasm. On the
contrary, the people of Harrisburg set to work
as soon as they had recovered from their fright
to see how much money they could make out
of the gallant men who had left their distant
homes to defend Pennsylvania. This is q bad
record, and needs amendment.
When Pennsylvania was threatened with
invasion last year Governor Curtin collected
about fifty thousand militia to defend the
borders. Where is this force now! Why is it
not undsr arms So large and populous a
State as that over which Governor Curtin
presides ought to be able to raise
enough men to beat back the rebels and
aid the Army Of the Potomac in cutting
Lees main force to pieces. Joined with the
troops OF New York and New Jersey, Governor
Curtin should put force Of at least one hun
dred thousand men at the disposal Of Generals
Couch and Franklin. With such an army,
whose numbers would make up for its lack Of
discipline, in front of Lee, aud with Hooker's
veteran army in his rear, the rebel general
would find himself caught Ikea rat in trap
II may be too late to accomplish this now; but
Il is not too late for Governor Curtin TO order
out or impress the militia, place the New York
ana New Jersey regiments at their head and
clear his State of rebels Governor Seymour
GU. red tape summarily here in New York, and
Governor Curtin should not hesitate to act with
equal vigor, energy and decision ia Pennsyl-
| vania
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-06-26

No day could have been proptious for the opes-
Ing Of the about TO be enjoyed by the
yacht squadron th0 yesterday The breeze gentle,
the bay was smooth and at about midday the yachts
began TO asseuabe at the rendezvous the Low bay
The object OF dis meeting to give the yachtmen an
opportunity show their skAand proficiency in feet sail
ing aud to test hespeed OF rival yachts in mpronptu
regattas, which are not burdsnsd by Official rules and
regulations
The cruising grounds ll comprise the broad oc,n up
the Rartan bay towards the the yachts re
turning night aud anchoring the Horseshoe An ex
ceent time is expected aud the weather bids fair be-
all that could be desired.
Yesterday the prelimnaries be;og arranged and
by oday is expected the sport will begin earnest
As yet all OF the yachts which said be going down
have not reached the rendezvous. IS probable that
tra! OF speed will take place between ths Gpsey and
FavOrita the former being toDsai schooner and the
ter fore and aft schooner. THIS little affair the result
OF the interest manifested in their performances during
the fourteenth annual regatta. held few days since.
handicap race prizes not yet made KNOWN the pro-
posed programme
This affair promises 10 be the Inauguration Of growing
Interest," rather revivng Of the interest which the
public have taken in relation 70 tho m0vemensof the
Yacht Club.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-06-26
Hoard OF Aldermen.

At the meeting Of the Board Of Aldermen yesterday
the annual report OF the Comptroller received
specting the financial condition OF the city, by which
appears that the total receipts sl5.I62 27T The
disbursements Qncuding items not enumeraedl were
Sl6,s26,917.
Blderman Booe resigned his position at the last
ing OF the Board, and Alderman Farley called up the
communication from Mr.. Boole which had been laid on
the table Offering another resolution permitting Mr. Boole
10 take part In all the TRANSACTIONS m the Board without
the right vote and aso that he be allowed upon
all committees as an honorary member.
THIS resolution adopted.
Booe then conducted 10 the Board and expressed
his thanks very concise and appropriate for the
honor that his former associates had done him. He also
stated that he would be always happy render any
vice the Board In his position and would be crate
full FOR the assistance that IL would be In their power
extend to him.
The city Inspector communication, saying that
he bad accepted the position awarded him with drm in
tenton to perform all the duties devolvng upon him.
Considering the cleaning OF the and the removal
Of gar imperstvey necessary, he would frat
tend to that portion Of his duty and II needed he
would lega point, upon the principle that the end
cleaned.
The voto OF the Mayor the resolution giving grant
OF and 70 the German Hospital called w and passed
unanimously notwiths landing his Honors objection.
Another message from the Mayor vetoing the donation
OF IS 600 70 the House Of the Good Shepherd also
called up and the amount granted despite the ves OF the
Mayor.
fhe veto Of the Mayor against granting the privilege 10
Mr. Vanderbilt OF extending the pier the Rattery was
again called up but sufficient number Of noe being
recorded the matter was again laid ever.
The Board then adjourned 10 Monday next, at one ~
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Brooklyn CAsy News.

rss CAsr o. RArzkr TIE GRL McI.Auomn.-At
The opening Of the Kings county Court Of Oyer and
rerminer yesterday, Judge Brown presiding counsel
for isna Ratzy convicted Of the murder Of sgismupd
Fener, the diamond merchant, made q motion for
OF judgment, the ground First, that the
dictmen, framed under the statute u 1889, while
the crime was committed 1s6o. The Indictment was
therefore defective and void second, that the Court
at present constituted had Jurisdiction TO pass
sentence, act beng the same court AZ which
the prisoner tried That term OF the
court having passed, the court now In session
could not pass Judgment on proceedings held another
court Third, That the District Attorney cbasnscd
Juror perempkorily without assigning any The
motion Of counsel was held under Amusement The de.
csion will probably be rendered this morning.
Mary Ann Mel aughlin, convicted OF manslaugher in
the secend degree the charge Of killing her mother
Cecsls Mclaughlin, wss arraigned for sentence IN
sver 10 the usual questions she stated her age 10 be To-
borr In the city Of BROOKLYN and bookfolder by
nation she stated that she innocent OF the crime
ana that her father who witness the case. had
perured himself 70 convict his child. The evidence
on The trial n conclusive character against the
Accused 70 leave doubt Of her guilt she sea.
tsacsd " tss stsse viva @s NJ t9u 0tpU lsars