Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-10-10


Sometimes the ladies' amuse themselves BY study
idg the fire while the men fad their way to their
couohes, where they gallantly turn their faces to
the wall, and permit the ladies to don their robes
de aut,
Notwithstanding the scarcity Of Accommodations,
Inc traveller seeking meal or resting place will
rarely meet relusual. In New York or New Eng
land, one can journey many q mile and find cold
denial at every door In the West and South
1er. the latch sitting hauss out" and Tue sraug-
er IS always welcome. Especially is this the case
among the poorer classes.
THE DEATH or GENERAL LYON.
The death of General Lyon occurred near the
middle Of the battle. So many accounts Of this
occurrence have been given, that am not fully
satisfied which is the correct one. | know at
least half dozen individuals 10 whose arms Cen
enra Lyon expired, and think there are as many
more who Claimed that sad honor. There is a
similar mystery concerning his last words, doz-
en- verslons having been given by persons who
claim to have heard them. Il is my belief that
General Lyon was killed while accommodating
the enemy's line and directing the advance Of a
regiment Of infantry. believe be was on foot
at the instant and was caught, as he fell, ia the
arms OF " Lehman his orderly. His last utter
anoe was, doubtless, the order for the infantry to
advance, and was given moment before be re-
cciyed the fatal bullet. From the nature Of the
wound, bis death, if not instantaneous, was very
speedy. A large musket-ba entered his left
eide, 10 the region Of the heart, passing nearly
through 10 the right A reported wound in the
brest was made with q bayonet in the hands Of a
rebel soldier, several hours afterwards The body
was brought TO Springfield on the night after the
battle
Il was my fortune to be acquainted with Cen
eral Lyon Duriog the progress Of the war |
met no one who impressed ms more than he, in
his devotion to the interests Of the country. II
he possessed ambition for personal glory, 1 was
unable to discover il. He declared that reputa-
ton was bubble, which no good soldier should
tollog Wealth was shadow which no man in
the oountry's service should heed His pay as
officer was sufficient for all his wants, and he de-
sired nothing more. lie gave to the nItion as
the friend he loved the dearest, fortune which
he had inherited. II his death could aid in the
success Of the cause for which he was fighting, be
stood ready to die. The gloom that spread
throughout the North when the news Of his loss
was received, showed just appreciation Of his
character
How sleep the brave who sink to rest
BY all their conniry's wishes blest -
As an illustration of the latent Unionism which
still slumbered at the South, but dared only man
fest itselfwthin the sacred precinct OF home, Nr
Knox gives the following account Of
SCENE IN MEMPHIS.
One Sunday morning, the telegraph, without
any previous announcement, flashed the intelIi-
gence that Fort Donelson, with twelve thousand
men, had surrendered, and portion Of General
Grants army was moving on Nashville, with ey-
cry prospect OF capturing that city. Memphis
was IN consternaton. No one could tell how
long the Yankee army would stop at Nashville
before moving elsewhere, and it was certain that
Memphis was uncovered by the fall of Fort Don
eson.
My informant first learned the important It'd
ngs in the rotunda Of ihe Gayoso House. See
ing groop of his acpuaintances with faces de-
pcting the utmost gloom, be asked what was the
matter.
Bad enough" said one. "Fort Donelson
has serrendered with nearly all its garrison"
"That is terrible" said my friend, assuming
iv"h "a nbNAlt tAVuSG ut was uWdIul1 elhteu.
Yes, and tie enemy are moving on Nash
vile"
Horrible news, was the response "but let
US no, be too despondent. Our men are good
for them, one against three, and they will never
get out Of Nashe alive, if they should happen
TO take it.
With another expression Of deep sorrow, at
the misfortune which had beiallen the rebel army, |
this gentleman hsstened to convey the glad news
to his friends. al reached home,n said he, |
locked my front door, called my wife and sis
ter into the paror and instantly jumped over
the centre-table. They both cried for oy when
| told them to old flag ao,ted over Donelson."
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