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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1863-06-26
The Invalid Corps.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
PROyOST MARSHAL GENERAL s OFFICE, :
Washington, ID. G., June 10, 1868.

PRovosT MARSHAL GENERALS OFFICE,
Washington, ID. G., June 10, 1868.
l. To answer the many inquiries that
are addressed to this office in relation to the
character of the duties of the invalid corps,
and the method of getting into it, the follow
ing is published for the information of all.
,. Enlisted men, honorably discharged
on account of disability, disiring to re-enlist
IN this corps will present themselves to the
board of enrolment for the district in which
they reside, for examination by the surgeon
lhereot, who shall make personal txamlna-
ton Of them and report the result to the
board Of enrolment.
3. The board shall then consider each
case, and if the applicant is found to fulfil
the conditions specified below, the board
shall give him certificate according to the
form lurnlshed) to that effect, viz:
|. That he is unfit for service in the field.
II. That he is fit for garrison duty accord
ing to the rules laid down in general orders,
no. l3O, War Department. 1863.
Ill. That he is meritorious and deserving
" That he was honorably discharged
from the service on account of disa billly.
1. The provost marshal for the district
shall furnish the applicant with a ticket of
transportation, by the shortest practicable
route, to the nearest acting assistant provost
marshal general OF the state, (no matter II 1t
be not in the same state,) who shall procure
such evidence of service and good character
as he may deem sufcient and if satisfied
that 1t Is meritorlous case, and that the
man is not intemperate, he will have him en-
listed. II rejected the man shall have a
transportation ticket to the district whence
he came.
j. Tne term of enlistment in the invalid
corps shall be three years, unless sooner dis
charged. Enlistments shall be made upon
printed forms furnished for the purpose
They will in all cases be made in duplicate.
The premiums for accepted recruits as laid
down in paragraph 1915 general regulations
will not, however be allowed in the Invalid
corps service.
&. 1t is further announced that no otticel
or enlisted man shall be entitled to, or re
ceve, any pension, premium, or bounty, fo
enlistment or re-enllstment, or service in tht
invalid corps. But no pensions can b,
drawn, or accrue to the benefit of any man
UuT!NS MS SERVICE LII saiu CorpS. Inc Ofncer
nd men, will be organized into companies
f inantry, of the same strength as is nov
authorized by law for the United States in
fantry.
:. The officers and enlisted men will re
ceive the same pay and allowances now au
thorIzed by law for the United States infant
ry, aud will be paid in the same manner.
s. The following uniform has been adopt
ed for officers of the invalid corps:
Frock-coat.-Of sky.blue cloth, with dark
blue velvet collar and cuffs; in all other re
sPects according to the present pattern 70
officers of infantry.
shoulder-straps.-According to the pres
ent regulations, but worked on dark-blu
velvet.
Pantaloons.-Of sky-blue cloth, with doub
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1863-06-26
10th Regiment, n. Y. V.


following names:
10th Regiment, n. V.
Col E. Pessner, Capt. Schweriq,
Lieut.. Peissner, Lieut.. c. T. Lewis.
The juxtaposition of these names tells a
significant and affecting story. Col. Peissner
was an ardent and cultivated young German,
who, after the conyulsions of 1918, found a
refuge and home in America. He made
his way to Union College, where his fine
classical and pathological attanments were
warmly appreciated. He became an instruc-
tor in the college, and after some years of
acquaintance had disclosed the excellence of
his character and the depth of his scholarship,
he received professorship in the institut ion
and won the hand of the daughter of its
most distinguished professor, Taylor Lewis.
Col Peissner was an ardent Republican,
and clung to the Union with all that feryor,
of attachment which distinguishes the best
class of our foreign-born citizens When the
call came for men one year ago, he abandon
ed his retired and attractive life of learning.
and the happydomestic ties which had grown
up around him in his beautiful home at
Schenectady, to raise regiment of his Ger
man countrymen for the defense OF the ma
tionality that he loved so we'll In due time
his regiment was raised, and he led it to the
field
He took with him as associates, younger
brother, 1t. Peissner and still more youth
full brother-R- law, 1t. c. I. Lewis. Such
treasures did that peaceful home yield Up at
the stern summons of patriotic duty. 1t.
Lewis was but IS years of age; and after an
exposure that seriousl y impaired his health,
he returned home at the end of the winter
for relief. But his ardent spirit carried him
back to his regiment as soon as he was in
degree restored, and the three brothers took
their places in the field together, in Hooker
first advance.
Sdpt. CCu"tllu vas Il bl IIlt SPIlI-
or class Of Union College, and belonged TO a
family Of the highest respectability and
worth.
The rest of the story is soon told. The
llth Corps, overwhelmed by mass of the
enemy, broke and fed but the brave colonel
of the 10Th, and his gallant young compan-
ions, washed out with their blood the stain
that blotted is fame. Tney We're struck
down while rail- lying their trco1s, and en-
deavorng to prevent the rout Of the corps
Honor and long remembrance attend surh a
death. Nor are such lives wasted tho1gL
cut short. They are noble incentives to
noble deeds.
/ All not for idle hatred not
For honor. fame, nor self-applause
! But for the glory of the cause
You did what will not be forgot
Col Peissner was buried on "Wednesday
last, near Fort Miller, on the Hudson. Iii.
father-in- law, Prof. Taylor Lewis, concluded
the services at the grave by saying :" Til
soldier has given his life for you and for al
of US. l commend his beloved dust t,
your afectionate care and his soul to Hin
who said In my Fathers house are man
Mansions
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1863-06-26
THE ADVANCE OF THE REBELS
The Fighting in the Shenandoah
Valley.

GEN. MILRoY's RETREAT FROM WINCHESTER
The special correspondent of the Balti-
more American, at Harper's Ferry, gives tins
first detailed account of the operations in the
Shenandoah valley, as follows -" On Sat
urdav the main iorce of the rebels, under
Gen Ewell in person, marched directly on
Winchester with the view of surrounding
and besieging Gen NIilroy's forces there
The main body is said to have numbered
$4,000. me whole rebel force engaged in
the movement is thought to be about $4,000
men. Gen Milroy had strongly fortified his
position, and was able to hold the rebels at
bay during the whole of Saturday and Sunday.
Reports say that in several attacks on the
works the rebels were severely repulsed and
lost heavily. Finding that the enemy were
heavily reinforcing, aad manitesting pur-
pose TO thoroughly inves: the place, General
Milroy determined, whilst il was in his pow
er, to cut his way out aid join the forces at
Harper's Ferry. The movement was success
fully executed, but not without considerable
hard fighting, in which Our troops acquitted
themselves well. Gen Milroy prepared for
the movement during Sunday night, and at
3 o'clock this morning commenced to move
out on the road toward liarper's Ferry. The
rebels soon discerned the movement ard fol-
lowed. \ running fight ensuel ali the
way from Winchester to within a tew miles
of the Ferry. So far as the facts are now
known, every attack OF the rebels WAS re-
pulsed, though net without considerable loss
on our part, for which full penalty was ex-
acted. The sound Of the artillery firing
during the morning gradually approaching
Harper's Ferry indicated that Gen Milroy
was falling back, and an intense interest
was of course excited About noon the
head of the retreating column reached Hall
town. three miles from the Ferry. and cOur-
iers soon after announced that Gen Mllroy
had brought nearly the whole OF his force,
between nine and ten thousand m+n, safely
in, and that he saved nearly the whole of his
guns and trains. Those in the works which
could not be moved were spiked. \ strong
supporting force was thrown from Harper's
Ferry, but Judging from the cessation of the
firing, the rebels apparently concluded that
they had been foiled, and gave ~ the pur-
suit.
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believe, eff the Copperheads wood behave
tharseiyes, an not drink too much whiskey,
they wood be as good Union men as the
rebels. Jist about ARIEMAs Warn
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1863-06-26
Victory in Death.

In the list of the killed and wounded in
the 18th Corps of Hooker's army in the en-
gagements at Chancellorville, we find the
following names:
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The following .etter from President Lin
coin. TO Erastus Corning and Others, who
sent him the resolutions adopted at public
meeting at Albany \. ". relative to the ar
rest of Nallandigham, is too important to ad-
nit Of abridgement. Its direct ard clear
discussion of the subject will be appreciated
by all whose understandings are rot hope
lessly beclouded by party prejudice.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1863-06-26
nOINES AEnI:T SI'EEOLk.

For several days past. says the Petersburg
Express" of Yesterday. various and conflict
ing rumors have prevailed here and in Rich
monl. concerning the movements of the enc
my about Suffolk.
We nave Information direct from Suffolk as
late rs Saturday last, and information as late
as Monday. from the vicinity. The impress
sion generally prevails that the Yankees are
preparing to cvacuatc the place. y week
since most Of the aLc-bodird negro men, both
free and Sla"cs. were sent oil, hur {" what
point WAS not known. On Saturday last the
negro women were rccci:img passes To- 20 to
Norluk and Portsmouth. They have been
lorIiIvng for some weeks past NJ Bowers
Hill. the cm!,animrnt- extending from NanSc-
muntl river To the Dismal Swamp. near Deep
Creek. The Yankee officers and privatcs make
free to assure the citizens that the place is to
b" evacuated, the soldiers being needed 1T
other points. These are the facts. ~ we have
oItainrI them from reliable sources.
Elisha Norllc.t. nr. Philip Eorhin and Rich
ard II"zirr were held ~ prisoners ut Suffolk
when lasi hcarl irom--Ghr Two former sick in
the hospital
Several s!;rn,:~ic> occurred du~in~ last
we'll; with H." l:!:Er" cavalry infantry and
artillery i"pt on he iil;,,k Water. which did
credit a. ui,r .cl licr~. Colonel Baker. with
ONLY one ~ two companies Of his cavalry dis
mounted. hrl larcr fore" back at Franklin,
and ii.,aIv rrpui-e,l lem. with heavy loss
On their side. and II" loss on ours. The n"to-
rnus Col. Srcar", of the llth Pennsylvania
cavalry. WA slightly wounded. and hi, hor>c
killed under him. while his orderly WAS killed
bv his side. Colonel Baker and his men acted
very galIautly in dis affair.
l. usual il this raid mrch private property
wis DESTROYED. The Houses oi }. ". and Vim.
Lawrence. NJ. Nancy pau@htrry, John An
drcws mil Mrs. Wiley Watkins. were burned.
We also learn that Western Branch Baptist
Church has been burned.
The large numicr oirciugecs in this city from
Suffolk and the surrounding country. arc
watching with intense interest. the movements
If ihr enemy below. which interest is shared
bv the whole community.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1863-06-26
THE AFFAIR SPENCE

We wash our hands to-day of the affair
Spence tits true that we fail to understand the
precise relation he bears TO our Government !:
he is, it seems, not one of the 'Commcrcs,
Agents" provided for by act of Congress, but
something called Il Financial Agent not
provided for by any law known to us What
we do know, however, is, that VIC are PAYING
this Mr.. Spence as Confederate agent: that
he has written book Wherein under prctcnce
of friendly advocacy, he Whites our institu
tions and invokes the intervention of his own
Government to check us in our career Of "mor-
al evil :" and that, by reason of his present Of
fetal position, he is accepted in England as
our authorized champion and spokesman, III
somuch that Parliamentary speeches of our
friends and advocates arc founded upon the
admissions which he makes against us.
We have said that this is not the man who
ought to be employed by our government
Financial agents might have been found who
do not write Abolition books. AIr. Mem
minger, it seems, employed him on Mr.. Ma
sons recommendation aud probably Mr..
Memminger had never read his book at all
Mr.. Mason himself, perhaps, had not studied
it infinitely, and knew it only as a defence OF
Secession and plea for recognition. At any
rate, the origin of this unlucky appointment,
goes back to Mr.. Mason, and settles upon that
worthy and unsuspecting gentleman.
1t is an additional reason why we should all
wish MIR. Mason home again in Virginia
where he would be doing, at least, no harm.
1t ispainful to think of the false position in
which that distinguished statesman is placed
by the absurd pretence we keep up of MAIN
taiug quasi. diplomatic relations with foreign
countries
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1863-06-26
THE TWO CARS.

Car Abraham to Car Alexander sends
greeting His majesty of Washington, it APP
apcars. having a great Rebellion " of his own
TO crush in the Confedcracv, as his other mat
iesty has in Poland, his imperial heart natural
" svmpathizes with the troubles of his brother
potcntate. lie has ordered his Secretary of
State to write to the St. Petersburg Emperor,
that he, Abraham, refused entirely to partici-
pate in the Intervention of the European Powers
in behalf of Poland
The New York papers pretend that France
had inritcd the cooperation of the Washington
government in this matter; and announce that
the "reply" of Mr.. Seward had been publish
ed in St. Petersburg. That any such invita-
ton was given, we safely assume to be an i'm
pudent falSehood. If there had been any such
thing we may be sure that both the Invitation
itself and the reply Of Seward would have been
blazoned in tho Washington and New York
papers; and the world would not have had to
wait for "a telegram from St. Petersburg"
Mr.. Seward has volunteered this piece OF
mean servility, in order to dispose Russia TO
persevcrc in her refusal to join France in any
diplomatic Intervention upon this contincnt.-
The reason assigned by Mr.. Seward is, that
America can never dcviatc from her tradition
nj policy of non-intervention in European af-
fairs, except in cases of evident necessity
The application is obvious.
We are pleased at the circumstance, because
this piece of gratutous subserviency in the
United States, pushing themselves forward to
declare when nobody asked thcm.l that they
have no sympathy with a noble nation strug-
Cling for its ancient independence, will be an
additional weight 10 drag down and sink that
now infamous and ridiculous people to the
lowest depth of AMUSEMENT and universal con-
tempt
On the other hand, England is said to be
now taking the lead in the diplomatic action
of Europe with n view to cxtort from the Car
some of the rights and liberties of Poland. A
certain inconsistency is remarked in the views
of this power. with regard to American and
European affairs respectively; but the United
States is thoroughly consistent.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1863-06-26
THE VOLUNTEER NAVY.

We with pleasure call attention to the ad-
vertisement of the virginia Volunteer Navy
Company" that their books are opened at the
Banking, House of Il. II. Maury Il Co., for
subscription.
We are glad TO see the response to the Vol
unteer Navy scheme by the leading capitalists
of the city. Now, and in this enterprise
is the best opportunity that has occurred since
the war begun for capital to multiply itself
and at the same time to strike the enemy; and
the names who lead herein show that high pa.
triotsm and great gain are conjoincd and
consistent Where such houses as Dunlop
Moncure & Co., Joseph r. Anderson Il Co.,
Bacon 4 Baskerville, Purcell, Ladd 4 Co.,
r. Maury Il Co., &C., lead all capitalists,
large and small, may unhcsitatngly follow,
assured of the excellence of the aim and
the feasibility of the endeaeor. The plan
of operations as unfoldcd TO us. must pay
To speak of nothing else, it strikes us that /!
goods bought abroad and run through the
blockade, be very profitable, those captured and
there are many modes, known to the initiated,
of nSeseryng them, as well as the ships abroad
80 that besides present gains large wealth. as
we'll as the nucleus of much needed mercantile
marine, can be seen looming up in the future
AS 10 the patriotic motive, it is in this war
fare that we strike the enemy in his most feel
ing parts, where he can neither parry nor re
turn the blow. We can sweep his commerce,
the second in the world, from the ocean,
either capturing or destroying las ships, or
compelling lin to keep them rotting in port
which will be as narrowing to his soul as are
the suffcrin cs--to him-of the toad under Il
harrow"
The enterprise comments itself to the ad-
venturor,, the brave and the patriotic, and we
sincerely hope millions of capital will be
raised f:rc in Rchmond-nay. morc--tliat
every county and considerable town may as
sociate their capital and send ship to seal
Let each individual in each community put in
his mite So as to know and feel the joy "f be-
ing instrumental in dealing destruction to the
dearest interests Of the foe.
Witness the accounts, in our Yesterday S
issue, taken from Northern papers. Of tic in
juries to Yankee commerce by our mcn-ot-war
already at sea, and imagine the devastation
that can be wrought by the swarms we may
Sc, aioat under this most opportunc and well
considered ..Act to establish Volunteer MAJ
W."
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1863-06-26
PRIVATE PROPERTY RESPECTED.

The announcement made Ivy the Yankee
Journals. that the Confederate forces in Penn
svlvania had respected private property and
paid for what they wanted. according t" one
Journal. in ''grccnhIckS." and to another. in
Confederate notes, has created great surpris"
and no little dissatisfaction.
The feeling of revenge and the hrlic!that il
the enemy he made to feel some of the horrors
of war which thry have 50 rcmorScc>sI Y III
hictcd upon our people, that Il desire Tor peace
will be stirred np in the breast Of rhc pro-
pie Of Pennsylvania tImt will greatly ac-
cclcratc the Desired object, had induced
the hope that devastation would be visited
throughout the country Of Pennsylvania ~ Il
great and Wholesome measure Of necessary re-
taiation. That it has NOT. been done 10y ;hc
advance by no means argues that it will not
he fully and ctlcctr.;,lly accomplished when
the main body of our army shall have firmly
established itself upon the cmcmy's territory.
To have begun retaliation hy the advance
would have separated the command 81 much
that "Reminiscences would have been imp"Ssi-
bic, and rs il means Of good discipline as well
.,s efficient service, and not from respect for
private property, the officer commanding the
advance has, doubtless, restrained the animosi-
ties of his soldiers, and, thus, private property
has been spared, not respected.
General jenkins. said to command the ad-
vance. has himself felt the heavy hand Of the
cncmy's infamous conduct. His beautiful res
idenec has been desroilcd and destroyed his
property ovcrrun, ruined and wasted. Every
motive for revenge and retaliation must OPP
crate upon him, and if he has restrained his
soldiers. we feel satisfied that he can give a
reason that will justify his conduct to all his
fellow citizens.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1863-06-26
BRITISH CONSULS.

We had hoped that there was rule at
length laid down, which would prevent the re-
ccption Of any ncw Consuls, or persons to act
as Consuls, without credentials furnished, to
this Government and asking an ereG"dt"f
from this Governments Allowing that those
who had continued in our ports since before
tbc secession. under Washington ereq"atT,
were to he allowed to remain, yet, it was III
fcrrcd from the action in Mr.. Moorc's case,
that if the British Government desired to re-
place him, or any other Consul who has been'
or may be removed, hy another We were to
require that new Consul to ask for Il Cnptedc-
rate eycquatur We do not, therefore, know
what to make Of the two following announce
mcnts. The first is published officially:
IL. Pinckncy Walker, Esq, Her Britannia
Maicsty's vicc-Cunsul ut the port Of Charles
ron having submitted to the Secretary OF
State satisfactory evidence of his appointment
rs acting Consul Of Her Majesty for the states
Of North and South Carolina. is rccnSnlzc1 rs
such bv tn. Government Of the Confederate
| States"
The Al"blle <tNcnlnE NEWS it"'t''7 ''
military authorities Of Mobile have received
instructions MOI TO recognize the official autho-
rity of Mr.. Cridland, lately arrived i'll that
city. to exercise the rights, privileges anu
functions Of British Consul ut Mobile.
Those who. read the first of these two ars
nounccmcn.s might he led to suppose that the
| ENGLISH Government had, at last, decided to
send rs REGULAR conSulS, and, Of course, To re-
cciye consuls from us in return. But the case
| is not so. No regular consu( has been sent to
this Cunfc,!cracy; no consul from this Con-
fedcracy is received in England. Yet England
can have her consular business done in our
ports 10y persons whose appointment is salts
factory to us. while we cannot have
any consular business done in England at all.
1t would be very desirable 10 know how Mr..
Walkers appointment is satisfactory, and Mr..
Cridland's mt. The one is quite as satisfac-
tory we think, to the county as the other :;
seeing that no consul can he really satiSfacto-
~ unless he asks an erequatW from the Con-
tolerate Government. and unless Confederate
Consuls be received nn the same footing, and
priyilcmcd TO hoist the Confederate llaS over
their Offices in English ports.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1863-06-26
DIED..

DIED. on the 18th irsnIt. near Milil"hnr-,
THOMAS HENRY NEWMAN, eldest >on "t
James Barbour Newman, Of Orange county
Virginia.
This gallant young man entered the ca"ai'F
service Of the Confederate States more than
two years ago, and has faithfully AMI. molly
performed his whole duty. He received ms
death wound in an engagement near .i!Iie'
on the 18th It's consolation to remember
tina, he was consistent Christian. Thee
who had known him from infancy loved nm
for his generous qualities. and his companions
in-arms testify their sorrow and their deep
sense Of his loss in these touching words :
We loved him as if h. had been near rea-
ton, and his whole company mourn his death
Among his good qualities his gsllantry was
always conspicuous." D.
DIED, a. Lonrwosd, Juas il,h. NATHANIEL Sci
nxed II caeIthI,
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JACKSON, June 2I.-Sevcral private letters
received from Nirk>hur-. dated the Lib, state
that the utmost feeling Of confidence exists in
their ability I" resist any assault and that our
entire loss including Wednesdays fight. is
l;:j. Anon. the Killed. are Colonel Gar
rett and Captain Gould. 81 the twentieth
Alahalna The shots from Grants bat
tcrics never injured any one. Many
Of them 90 over TIE city and plunge into the
river Even the ladies come out Of their
houses at nigh, TO witness the hombarlmcnt,
which is represented IL pcr!cctl y "rand Al!
COLOUR iii the statement that III" garrison Is
bountifuly supplied with provisions. and full
ra;ion> are still issued.
Heavy firing was heard in that direction a;
10 o'clock last night, and still continues th"