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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-01-31
A Soldiers Letter Sc.
SIxTH CoRPs HOSPITAL.

City POINT, Va, Jan l6. 1861
EDITOR FREEMAN: You will see by the above
place of dating my letter, that have changed my
location once more. The scenes in a soldiers life
are continually shifting, sometimes for better aud
sometimes for worse, and We soldiers get to be
as little where We go, as horse cares where his
driver may see fit to drive him. And we have
Just as little voice in the matter as horse has
Ore day a soldier may be in bis tent comfortable,
con,ented, and happy, and the next day on
march with but few Of the worlds comforts and
but little cause of ccntentment except what he
fuds within himself. soldiers time an ! SER
vices are not his own, they belong to the Govern
ment which he has sworn to defend, and it is his
duty to be ever ready and obey with alccrly
whatever tho Government calls upon him to DO.
Sometimes streak Of good luck will turn up to
soldier whether he deserves it or not, and some
times they won't turn up though he may deserve
it ever so well. 1t would be easy to mention a
great mluy good boys in the ranks who have been
doing duty At the front since the war began, but
TO whom no so!t detail has ever been given, or
any particular 6vor3 shown. 10 have followed
the regiment through thick and thin from the
record, but your humble servant comes long
ways from possessing il. Just now, in the shifting
panorama he fads himself doing guard duty at
the hospital, where be may be seen watching over
the property here with paternsl socitude, two
hours out oi every six, day and night.
A week ago last Saturday, 2l men were de
tailed from the front out OF the Sixth Corps, for
gulrd here, and about twice as many more Of
musicians for light fatigue duty. Seven men for
guard we're detailed from each division, and of
the seven details from our division, one Of them
wa, kindly given to me. Without five minutes
notice We packed up end went TO Corps head
quarters, where we tound those from the other
divisions awaiting us, and at night under the
charge OF Lieut.. Percy b. Smith, of the 9th
! Wisconsin, we took the train for City Point. We
were soon on the ground and without so much
as finger scratch for an excuse, we find our
selves at the hospital, and enjoying the full rank.
title and privileges Of " hospital hummer" Our
duty here will be light, or at least it will be reg
uar We shall have good comfortable quarters,
good beds to sleep on, and be accessible to Il
great many other good things that are rarely
known at the front. There will be no marching,
fighting OF picketing to 90, and so long as the
countrys good shall excuse US from these we
shall not have the remotest disposition to com
plain. Usually for such work convalescents from
the hospital are detailed as soon as they are able
to perform the duties required, but this system
Of detailing seems to have been generally attend
ed with yexitious difficulties, and not at all sltis
factory, so they have resorted to the method o
detailing able bodied men from the front Com
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-01-31
Neatness in Dress.

We arc ALMOST inclined to think that every
person, and especially young persons, shoald
be encouraged and expected to dress themselves
with some degree Of fresh care during the
after part Of each day II may cost little
,t certainly should not be allowed to cost
u,uoh) but i. will be apt to increase persons
set.respec,, and that comfortable feeling OF
bel1e allied and equal to the better part OF
the social world which il so desirable for all.
and especially for the young. Not long since,
ady whose ideas we're thought by many to
be above her circumstances, would insist on
all Der children dressing Tor the afternoon
neatly, though plainly, but never remaining
IN their morning attire. To wash, to arrange
the hair, and to be always dressed for the
afternoon, not for company, but for home life,
beclme 3 habit cf all the young people OF
that house from childhood, not without some
remarks from loss painstaking neighbors AT
last ono Of the children, bright but rather
sef-willed girl, remarked, " think We oil
f,el 10 much more inclined to be orderly and
good when We are dressed for the afternoon"
This remark. made casually to the mother.
was. she said, an abundant reward for all the
extra trouble aud care Of the arrangement.
It is not expensive but rather economical
han otherwise, to pay this sort Of attention
to dress. A little extra washing, which 1t
may cost is nothing to what is saved by the
habitual careuuess not to soil ones clothes
The sIoVen is the most extravagant, generally
speaking. Of any one 10 dress So also tho
time that il may take is nothing compared to
the habit Of order, OF system, and Of having
a time for everything. 1t promotes self.respecs
and pleasant, social feelings. The mar,
woman or child who feels habitually worse
dressed than near neghbors will be apt to
shrink from society, and behave awkardly and
strangely 10 It. This will make others shriok
from them, aud produce sort Of warfare aud
antagoDism most undesirable, and sure to
check the flow Of those benevolent and social
feelings which are the source Of tho purest
and best earthly joys, aud much of all our
usefulness. For oil this person must have
no thought or care or pride Of wherewithal
they arc clothed while in company.
There are souc would.be philosophers who
cannot zee the reasonabeness OF all this. Let
th.m watch the ef3ct which the Sunday at.
tire has, especially upon the working portion
of society, when parents and children all have
time and do dress for the Sabbath school, the
church, or the quiet walk or the family fire.
side. Does not all this produce greater mu.
tual respect among the members of the same
family, among ueghbors and friends, greater
seli.respect in nearly ALL and quiet content.
ment and enjoyment Of existence, most Of all
things conducive to order and Improvement
Let those families who neglect all such habits
be observed, and they will almost uniformly
be found disordery and wastetul of far more
than all the cost of attending to such matters.
Philadelphia Ledger.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-01-31

FEDERAL RESOURCES AN English field Of
fcer who has visited Gen. Grants army and
has travelled extensively in this country, writes
TO the London Star
al have travelled upwards of three thousand
miles m the Feleral States, and saw very little
to remind me that the country was involved IN
war, ard certainly nothing indicative OF suffer
ing or exhaustion. | saw the return of some
one hundred days regiments, force most ad-
mirably planned for spending money uselessly'
enrchng clothers, and unse;tling young men.
They are very unlavorably regarded by the reg.
ular army at the front. have come to the con-
clusion that the resources of the Fede,als, both
as regards men and money, are practically in
exhaustible. And 80 great is the advantage
they possess in their navy and in tho monopoly
Of water transportation, that it will in no way
detract from the pluck aud endurance displayed
| by the Confederatos whenever they do agree tC
terms.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-01-31

:" InE WAY You ALWAYS SToPPED, The
Vermont Record tells a good story of an limo.
cent old lady, who never before had "rd on
railroad" who was passenger on one Of the
w. railroads at the time OF recent coll sion,
wien a freight train colided with passenger
train, smashing one of the cars, killing several
passengers, and upsetting things generally. AZ
soon as he could recover his scattered senses,
the conductor went in search OF the venerable
dame whom he found sitting solitary and alone
in tho car (the other passengers having sought
terra frma } with very placid expression upon
her c1unt,nance, notwithstanding she had made
a complete summersault over the seat in 'front.'
and her bandbox and bundle had gone ancer-
emoniousl, down the passage way. " Are you
hurt?" inquired the conductor. " hurt
yby?" SAID the old lady. "We have just been
run into by freight train two or three pas
sengers have been killed and several Others Sc
yerely injured" La me ; didn't know but
that was itc way yoa ahcdys Stopped,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-01-31

A Harry WoMAN.-What spectacle more
pleasing does the world afford than happy wo-
man contented in her sphere, ready at all times
to benefit her little world by her exertions, and
Transforming the brars and thorus Of liie into
roses Of Paradise BY the magic of her tonchl
There are those who are thus happy because they
cannot help it-no misfortunes dampen their
swec, smiies, and they diffuse cheerful glow
around them as they pursue the even tenor Of
their way They have the secret OF content
ment, whose value is above the philosophers
, stone; Tor without seeking the baser exchange
Of gold, which may buy some sort OF pleasure.
they convert everything they touch INTO JOY.
What their condition Is makes no difference.
They may be rich or poor, high or low, admired
, or orsaken by the tickle world ; bu. the spark
ling fountain of happiness bubbles up in their
hearts and makes them radantly beautiful.
Though they live in log cabin, they make II
shine with lustre which kings and queens
nigh. coyet, and they make wealth a fountain
OF blessings to the children ofpoverty. Happy
women are the brightest type of humanity, and
we cannot say how much we owe to them for
the progress of the race. Would there we're
enough TO 20 round.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-01-31

A UsEfuL SACK K.--Last fall some patriotic
waps in Cahiorni started bids on sack OF Hour
for the benefit OF he Sanitary Commission, and
this humor Of the war proved so popular that
the sack was handed about from Sacramento to
san Francisco, aud from San Francisco to Ore
CON. and back again, and sold aud resold, until
the sum OF fifty thousaod dollars had been pald,
and nobody owned the -four. This sacs IS now
on its way east, where similar process wiz
take place. Il will be put up at auerIon, ana ~
is expected that while unlimited bids Will %
,iEred, the purchaser will immediately pu. ~
up again, to be knocked down BY another
bidder.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-01-31

LYING ON the ENEMY. One brigade OF Sher-
mans army appropriated the following articles
during the famous march across Georgia:
" Horses and mules ! ii head cattle, 800
head corn and oats, so 600 pounds long for
age, $4,000 pounds breadstohs, 4o 900 pounds
beans and rice, 7l00 pounds; meats, (con'um-
ed by men), 399S, pounds; potatoes, 4o,Ooo
mounds; moiass,s (.orgnum) 80 barrels"
As ali cf Sherman's fifty thousand lived equal
ly in clover. the aggregate loss to the rebels
must have BEEN enormous with q correspon'
DIM Swing to our Government.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-01-31
TERMS FOR ADVERTISING.

For oee Squire Of 70 lines or less Of Eonpsreil typs
three Insertions slQJ for each subsequent insertiea
n cers Unies the rumber Of insertions marked os
the advertisement wl be continued TIL ORDERED eut'
Liberal discount made 10 Merchants and others sdvsf-
d .inr By the gear.
For Notices OF beraops Estrays, the For alton ana
Dissolution o onarinersbps &C.. Sl 90 each or thres
Insertions. lfselt by mailthe money mast accompany
lhe order.
Notices In columns 10 cents per lineesch inssi-
tom hut no charge made Ct less than 30 cents.
Notices oi Deaths and Marriages Inserted gratis, but
sxended obituary Notices Poetry, will be charged
hllf advertising rates,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-01-31

EvroRr or PgrRoLEuM During the year 1854
the export Of Petroleum from the parts OF Bos-
ton, New York, Philadelphia, and Portland,
amounted to3I ,643 l96 gallons, being S,4sl ,O65
gallons more than in 1868, about q ,O0O ,OOo
Gallons more tbsu in 1862, and over 80 900 0oo
gall ms more than in 1861, The average month
N price OF be crude arnclc during 1868 run
from II 10 35 > cents per gallon; in 1864 the
averages we've from 80 IA to 81 5-S cents. Or
the quantity exported l,12j,7O3 gallons went
from BOSTON m lS64.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-01-31

features, the musical tones Of the voice, thc
rare and brilliant conversation, AMI tn noble
eoquence Of one who was the delight and pride
of many adectiOnate hears
The Howard union. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1865-1866, 1865-10-19

The lenienoy shown to rowdies, thieves,
and mnrderers, even in our cities, attracts
general attention, and is quite alarming to
the law-abidlng citizen: but we are not alone
in our troubles. Abroad they are infested
with brutes and ruffians, and the subject Of
punishment for cowardly crimes ETC., is be-
ing largely considered. The Pail Mall Ga
zette calls for reform, and says:--"To
those who look through the police reports it
must often occur that our system Of punish
Jog crimes is becoming puerie. We place
ourselves SO entirely in the position OF the
criminal as to Imagine that the sentence
passed upon him will have precisely the
same effect as if it were passed npon our.
selves. We forget that an essentially brutal
nature cannot be impressed by tn, same
hopes and fears as those which affect the
more refined and intelligent. Hence we
have come almost to Danish from our laws
those punishments which, above all others
are calculated 10 CONTROL the passions OF
those degraded men who are in many res.
poets, OF a lower race than the brutes them
selves.
The Howard union. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1865-1866, 1865-10-19

THE AFFAIR AT DANvILLE We stated
in last issue that at the request of Gen.
Brisbin we refrained from giving any, ac-
count of the shooting at the Dauvile Fair
last week, until the full particulars could be
asceriained which we have learned were
about as follows.
AT the Amphdheatre on the Fair Grounds
four negro soldiers were promenading in a
careless manner among the gentlemen and
ladies', when the Marshal, named Moore.
told them TO go around and occupy a place
amongst the other negroes. Three of the
four starting willingly, but the fourth grew
somewhat stubborn, and was being pushed
along by Moore and another gentleman,
when he drew his pistol and fired, shooting
Mr.. Thos. Tad ock, of PerryviIle.
The negro then ran 10 where the other
three were. when a number of citizens
commenced firing at them, but without any
serious effect. The negroes ran Into Dan
vile, and being re inforced by their entire
company, declared their intention to go TO the
Fair Ground and shoot every white person
they saw. They started on the way tc
accomplish their threats, but from the en-.
treaties of their officers and probably con.
Guiding that discretion was the better part
of valor," marched back again, alter de.
liverirg number of shots promiscuously
at persons coming from the Fair, shooting
no one but negro woman in the streets Of
DauviIlc. = Lexington (Ky,) Observer s;
Reporter.
The Howard union. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1865-1866, 1865-10-19

The order Of Secretary Weles, prohibit
ing the collection of money from workmen
for political purposes, in navy yards, is
published. The Secretary notices the at
tempt to justify this practice by The claim
that it has heretofore prevailed under all
parties, but he does not consider the excuse
of any validity, and therefore orders that
an immediate stop must be put 10 the abuse
The navy yards are TO be free from pc
litioal maneuvering, and no person will be
allowed to resort lothem for the purpose oil
electioneering, or 10 collect funds to adj.
vance the interest of candidates for office.
The Howard union. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1865-1866, 1865-10-19
Daring Attempt at Burglary.

On last Tuesday night, between The
hours of eight and nine o'clock, two negro
fellows made an attempt 10 force an entrance
into Mr.. Brandeker's family residence.
MIR, B. was absent at the time, and his
wife and little daughter were the only per
sons in the house. Mr.. b, is merchant
tailor, and keeps for the present at his res.
idence, supply Of ready made clothing
These negroes, doubtless knew of his
absence, and picking their opportunity,
aimed 10 get their supply OF winters cloth
ing. They made several attempts to force
the door open, by both of them running
against il at the same lime. On. Mrs. b.
giving the alarm by screaming, and several
persons being attracted lhIlher the black
Williams ran away Saline Progress, l3lh
The Howard union. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1865-1866, 1865-10-19
MARRIED.

Tuesday morning, October 10, 1865, at the
residence of the BRIDES father, Capt. A. C. Stew
art, Danvlle, by Rev. Thos. B. King, Gen.
DANIEL NJ. DRAPER TO Miss JULIA STEW.
ART.
On the 18th inst, at the residence of the BRIDE:
mother, by Rev. w. R. Rothwell, CLIFTON E
DENNY, Esq, of Roanoke, Mo-, and Miss
MARY BELL ENYART, of Howard county,
Mo.
By Rev. Joe D. Keebaugh on the 18th inst
Mr.. JOHN II. BOHLKEN to Miss LIZZIE
NUHN, both of Glasgow, Mo.
The Howard union. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1865-1866, 1865-10-19

MoRr HoRsE SrEALING.-We learn
that on Thursday night the 9th inst, four
horses were stolen from three gentlemen
living in neishborhood eight miles west
of this place. There seems to be regular
organized band OF williams operating in this
county. Let onr people as means of
projection against thieves, arm themselves.
A know ledge that firearms are kept upon
ones premises, and that there is danger OF
being fired upon is pretty certain of pre-.
venting molestation by theves.-[SaIine
Progress.
The Howard union. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1865-1866, 1865-10-19

A riot occurred at Washington City on
the 18th inst, between the 10Th Kentucky
Colored Volunteers and some white troops.
MusketS were fired and bayonets freely
used. Three CT four negroes were killed
and several wounded. None of the white
troops were killed, but several were in
jured. AT one time the riot threatened
sneh consequences that a battalion OF the
22d Veteran Reserve Corps was ordered
out. The police and provost guards, how
ever, had queIled the disturbance upon their
arrival on the ground.
The Howard union. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1865-1866, 1865-10-19

On Friday last, the Steamer War Eagle
got aground on her downward trip. In the
endsayors TO get the boat off, the spar broke
and piece OF iron struck the mate in the
breast with such force that it killed him.
Three others were slightly wounded A
metallic coffin was procured in this place
last Sunday, when the War Eagle landed
and the body of the mate was taken down
the river.
The Howard union. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1865-1866, 1865-10-19

The Scientific American says that Colts
pistol factory is running twenty hours day
in order TO supply the increased demand for
revolvers, and adds that most of the orders
come from Southern negroes. This fact
taken in connection with the statement of an
Alabama correspondent, that large numbers
of the newest and most improved repeating
rifles are scattered among the negroes in
different localities of the South, would indi
cate that negro instruction is in con-
temptation.
The Howard union. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1865-1866, 1865-10-19

The Independence messenger" says a
number Of citizens of that county, who
went 10 Texas in the beginning Of the war;
and who have Just returned to their old
homes in that county, express themselves as
perfectly disguised with Texas, represen-
ting it as a god-iorsaken oountry-in a
complete State of anarchy, no sembance Of
civil law in force, and the country full Of
thieves and desperadoes.
The Howard union. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1865-1866, 1865-10-19
DEE

AT her residences, in this county on the 9tl
inst, POLLY, wife of the late Porter Jackman
In Fayette on the 18th inst, AMANDA, only
child of A. and M. Augustine, in the 18th year oil
her age.
In Boonsboro, on the 9th inst, MADDIE NJ.
daughter of Stephen and f. w. Bynum, aged !
year, . months and 81 days.
In st. Louis at the residence of DR.. ], P
Vaughn, about 3 O'Clock on the morning of the
10th inst, Capt. JAMES B. REID, aged AZ
years.
The Howard union. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1865-1866, 1865-10-19

Governor Fletcher and Mr. Sturgeon;
President of the North Mo. r R., addressed
the citizens Of Columbia on the 9th inst, on
the subject of building railroad from Col.
umbia TO the North Missouri railroad. The
distance is about twenty-one miles, and the
estimated cost $4,000. Mr.. Sturgeon
thought the county could comman this sum
and build the road. He said that he had no
authority from the Directors of the North
Missouri Raj road to make any contract on
the subject; yet he assured the meeting that
if tie county would build the Road he en-
tertained no doubt the N. NJ. r. Company
would agree TO furnish the rolling stock
and run it, and pay the county for the priv
ilege one thousand dollars per mile per an
mum, or p 600 year-frs per cent. inieres,
per dnnum on the cost
After the adjournment of the meeting the
Corporaiors mandolin 'slhe Boone County and
Jefferson City Railroad Company held a
session and organized by elecling ]. L.
Stephens, President; w. +. Swilzler, Sec
rotary, and Moss Prewit,, Treasurer; who
were instructed at once to open books for
the subscription Of stock.
The Howard union. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1865-1866, 1865-10-19

DR.. John H. Blue, formerly of this place
and Brunswick, who is on an exploration
visit to Brazil at the instance Of number
of citizens of this State who contemplate
emigrating, writes back to the Republican
series of letters giving most hattering
description of that country, and setting
forth the great advantages ii offers 10 those
who will make it their home, in a mos
favorable light.
The Howard union. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1865-1866, 1865-10-19

The Macon Times finds it impossible TO
keep up with the changes in property in
that place, but notices the contemplated or
actual erection of numerous buildings for
residences, stores of various kinds, and the
approaching completion of the new hotels.
The Times remarks: There is great activity
in repairing, improving, building, &c., and
complains of an nsuiiiciency of wOrkmen.
The Howard union. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1865-1866, 1865-10-19

At the recent term of Buchanan Circui,
Court, Mrs. Sawyer obtained verdict for
$4,000 against the Hannibal and St. Joseph
Railroad Company, for account of damages
sustained by her in the Platte river bridge
disaster in 1861.
The Howard union. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1865-1866, 1865-10-19

Rev. DR.. Francis Woyland, for more
than % years President oil Brown Univer-
sity, was Frustrated by paralytic stroke
on Tuesday last, and died on Saturday after.
noon, at 81 o'clock, aged SO years. The
chief works upon which his reputation, as
vigorous thinker and reasoner, rests, are
his "Moral Science" political Economy"
and "Iniellectual Philosophy forks which
still retain their places as text books, both
in America and Europe.
The Howard union. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1865-1866, 1865-10-19
NEW Yong. Oct. II.

Gen. Grant has advised the Secretary o.
War TO discharge at least one hundred more
general officers, Major and Brigadier Gen
erals, with their staffs. He also advises
the muster out of nearly all the Negro
troops.
Col. Parker, Of Gen. Grants staff, has re.
turned. He was one of the Commits ioners
to treat with the Indians (rebels ant
others and reports every thing now sat
islactory.
The Howard union. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1865-1866, 1865-10-19
HAnn1sRuna. Oct. l9,

An accident happened TO The day express
train gong east between here and Lancas .
ter, tins p. NJ. and four cars were thrown
from the track Three persons were killed
two slightly wounded The only one of til,
dead recognized up to this time is the wife
of ]. P. Barr, Esq, Of Pittsburgh. The
accident was caused by broken rail.
The Howard union. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1865-1866, 1865-10-19

Mrs. Hannah F. Gould, the well known
poetess of Massachusetts, died on Tuesday
Of last week, at her residence at Newbury
port. Mrs. Gould was born in Manches.
ter, Mass, about 1880. Twenty years
ago her pieces were exceedingly popular
were common in reading books, and especial
favorltes with children.
The Howard union. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1865-1866, 1865-10-19

Eighty-two OF Che Union prisoners con.
fined in the peni'entiary at Jefferson CITY
have been released in the last few days.
This is said to have been effected by Gov.
ernor Fletcher during his late visit &c
Washington.