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Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-11-01
LETTERS FROM THE SEAT OF WAR.
CAMP MITCHELL,
KANSAS Cry Oct. 18th, 1861.


KANSAS Cry Oct. 18th, 1861.
DEAR BROTHERS, and friends. Permit
me to again address to you, q few lines to
let you know that am still in the land
of the living, Notwithstanding have
passed through several conflicts with the
rebels. I am in the cavalry, and the con-
sequence is, had much hard marching
and scouting to perform through the
enemy's country. We have been on scout
to-day, with four companies of Cavalry.
The enemy has an army of between rs
and 80 thousand men, about 70 miles
from here; the consequence is, we have to
watch them very close. We returned from
a reconnaissance yesterday, in which we
went within 20 miles of the main body of
the rebel army, commanded by General
Sterling Price, and in making the recon-
noisance we had to pierce the enemys
country 20 miles, it being thickly settled.
But western men kansas boys) know no
fear. Our Cavalry is armed with Colts
Navy Revol,ers and Sharp's Carblnes.
We are expecting to have a great battle
in Mo. as soon as we can get our army in
readiness, and one successful battle will
decide the fate of Missouri but if we get
defeated, the ID will be to pay forth
with; but we have every hope that we
can defeat them, and have sufficient
force to accomplish that feat; but our
force is much scattered. We have much
country to guard, consequently we have
a few thousand men in a place l want
you to write to me and write long letter
and let NE know, what is going on in the
East. G. j. PAGE.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-11-01

SECRETARY OF STATE-Thc election of
Geo. w Bailey, Jr., of this town, as Sec
rotary of State is a we'll deserved tribute
to the merits of most excellent and wor-
thy young gentleman. Mr.. Bailey has
been in the Office as Assistant Secretary
for several years, and is fully conversant
with the duties of the place to which he
has become elected. He will make an
attentive and accomplished Secretary
Freeman.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-11-01
The Musical Convention Mt Stowe.

The Convention continued its session
through Thursday and Friday, with sue
cess Though the number present was
not large, all felt that their time was
proftably employed. Some new music
was learned. many faults corrected, and
many pleasant acquaintance formed, and
all wished that they might soon again be
permitted to meet for mutual improve
ment in the beautiful science of music.
In evidence of the carnestness of this feel.
ing, and to provide for regular meetings
in the future, committee of one from
each town in the county, viz: Charles
Dutton. Hyde Park I. S. Pearl, johnson;
Stephen Hopkins, Cambridge; j. A. Steele,
Morristown; G. B. Waite, Stowe; G. S.
Parker, Elmore Geo. Pcnnock, Wolcott
Daniel Smith, Eden; J. B. McCuin, Bel
videre; Charles Atwell, Watervillc we've
appointed general committee, and were
instructed to determine where and when
the next meeting should be held.
DR.. A. Barrows, of Stowe was appoint
ed Corresponding Secretary, and was in
structed to draft Constitution and By
laws, subject to the approval of the Gen.
eral Committee, for Musical Association,
and present them for adoption at the next
meeting of the Convention.
Though the people of Stowe seem to
have taken the lead in getting up this
Convention, we trust that the people of
other towns in the county will not be
backward in any movements which may
be made in the future. All who attended
the Convention from abroad will long
cherish pleasant recollections of the few
days so pleasantly passed with the govd
people of that pleasant village.
On Friday evening" the body of the
Church was filled with those who had
come in to listen to the singing. During
a recess in the exercises, remarks were
made by Rev. j. I. Ford, Rev. Mr.. Whit
ney, and Rev. S. A. Parker.
r. L. Perkins, Esq, on behalf of the
singers, offered the following resolutions,
which were adopted:
REsoLvED.-That we feel under deep obiga-
tions to Professor Partridge for his very able,
earnest and faithful instructions to during this
convention, and we trust that this pleasant in
terview and acquaintance with him and his meth
cd of teaching, will tend to the elevation of our
views of vocal music, to much higher apprecia-
ton of it, and to greater efficiency in its cultiva
ton.
Resolved That our sincere thanks are due to
Miss Jane Goodrich for her kindness in granting
to the convention the use of her Aeolan.
Mr.. Clark of Barre offered the follow
ing resolution, which was also adopted
RESOLVED: In behalf of the members of the
convention from out of town, that we tender our
heartfelt thanks to the citizens of this village
for their generous and cordial hospitality to us
while here.
If any good results follow the Conven-
ton, much credit should not only be given
to the people of Stowe, but to Mr.. w. W.
Partridge, of Burlington, the leader, who
came at his own expense, and asked no
other pay than the proceeds of the sale of
the tickets He certainly has our best
wishes.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-11-01
REMARKABLE PRESENTIMENTS.

Some of those things We call PRESENT.
ments are evidently only remarkable COIN
cidcnces. Its is only the prcscptiment
that has some subsequent coincidence in
fact which we notice and recollect while
many of our prcmonitions are unfulflled
and therefore are forgotten. But occa-
sionally something of this sort occurs
which seems to involve a real forest ght
of coming event, and to partake almost
Of the nature of prophecy. Col. Baker
who fell, the other day, in Virginia, seems
to have been strongly impressed with an
overshadowing anticipation of the event.
On Friday last he had SO strong fore
sight of approaching death that he made
his will, and on Monday morning he told
friend that he should be killed within
forty-cight hours, and asked that friend to
take care of his body. He seems to have
experienced the same presentiment long
before. George Wilkes, in his obituary
notice of him, published in the Tribune,
relates this circumstance -
ut was our good fortune to know Col.
Baker we'll, and we had the honor to en-
terrain him as our guest at dinner, on an
afternoon in the month of August last
TN that occasion, when We expressed lin
view of the recent disaster at Manassas
u natural concern as to the department
Of his troops, he said Wilkes, | have
some peculiar notions as to the part am
% play in this extraordinary war and |
want you to bear in mind that what | now
say to you is not the result of any idle
lancy or vague impression. 1t is doubt
full if l shall ever again take my seat i,
the Senate! To the look of surprise
which l turned upon him at this expires.
sion, he replied, Il am certain | shall not
iue through this war and if my troops
should show any want of resolution. !
shall fall in the first battle. I can
not afford, after my career in Mexico, and
rs q senator of the United States, to turn
ing face from the cnemy' There was no
gloom or depression in his matter, but it
was characterized by temperate earnest
ness which made deep impression on my
mind. Lo before October has shed its
leaves, his sword lies upon his pulsless
breast. and his toga has become the cere-
mcnt of the grave. Good friend brave
heart ! gallant leader hail and farewell !"
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-11-01

co" The patriotic ladies' of Derby Line
and vicinity are preparing nice present
for some of the brave Vermont volunteers
who are now fighting the battles of the
Union. Something like a hunared pairs
of we'll knit footings have already been
prepared. Contributions of blankets,
footings, yarn. &C., will be very accepta-
bic in aid of their charitable purpose, and
should be sent to Mrs. Baxter, Derby
Line.-Ib.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-11-01
The Biggest Thing Yet.

Scarsburg bears off the palm for big
jokes, as the following will snow: Some
Zinc since two young men, residents of
carsburg left that town for California,
'caving behind them their wives. Many
sobs were chokcd down, and farewells ex-
changed, and the fortune seekers turned
,neir course toward the land of Gold,
.uperui, in bright anticipations Of acquir-
.ug prodigious fortunes to cheer the hearts
ii their disconsolate wives. They arrived
.s their destination in safety, toiling long
a,l hard, and finally set out for home.
IN reaching their Green Mountain neigh
borhood once more their first inquiry very
naturally was for their better halves"
istounded in good truth were they when
hey we're told they were minus those in
lispensiblesl 10 sum all up, their wives
lad took to themselves other husbands,
rustiug in the mcdiumship of spiritual
IN. 1t turns out that, having heard
lothing of them after they sailed the poor
,omcn consulted medium" and were
hooked in being told that their hus-
ands were both dead. the very locality
here they had taken their last sleep be-
pg described and pointed out to them.
ais was to much They mourned q
nile but finally came to the conclusion
4 was mot good for women to be alone
,ud so placed themselves IN the market
hatrimonial. and were soon taken up.
low the matter was settled must be given
i, another after chapter !--Bennington
! amer.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-11-01
ca Adj Gen. Baxter, by order of the

ca Adj. Gen. Baxter, by order of the
Governor, has directed the Quartermaster
General to collect all the Ordinance Mus
kets, Rifles, Swords, Equipments, Uni
forms, Camp Equipage. and all other Mil
itary Stores of any kind and description.
belonging to this State, to deposit them
in the United States Arsenal at Ver-
gennes, and report correct list Of the
same, in detail.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-11-01

CA Our village rejoices in numbering
among its residents new conner in the
person of Samuel Sumner, Esq, formerly
Of South Troy. Hc is engaged in assist
ing J. A. Child, ESQ.,. in his professional
labors. which have been quite pressing
since the absence Of Mr.. Benton.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-11-01

ey Levi Wiswall died very suddenly
at Westminster West, Wednesday of last
week. He went out to milk, in his ap-
parent usual health, and was soon after
found lying dead in the yard. lie was
aged SO years.--B. f. Aryas.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-11-01

THE CHESTNUT CRop.---There is said to
be such an immense crop of chestnuts this
year that they are selling in Connecticut
at $500 per bushcl, with the prospect Of
the price falling to 81 00.--Freemon
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-11-01

ca Orren Bennett, of this town, has sent
us q pumpkin which weighs so l.2 lbs
This is pretty good. Can any one send
us bigger one?
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-11-01

az Quite number Of Horscs-75 or
lOO-wcre taken through here last week,
purchased for The American Government
We understand that the most Of them
we're bought in Compton and Richmond
Journal.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-11-01

ca Mr.. Grout is filling up his CON-
pany ofrecruits; and it is thought that
enough will have enlisted in the course
of the week, to enable them to elect off,
GERS.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-11-01

O. o. S. Fowler. commenced course
of lectures, on phrcnology and Physiology,
at Montpelier. on Wednesday evening,
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-11-01

az There was musical Convention,
a South Troy, on Wednesday,
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-11-01
PROSPECT OF ADVANCE.

In conversation with one Of Gen. Nc
Clellan's BODY guard, learned that he is
soon to take up his Headquarters .his side
of the Potomac, and further that there can
be no doubt of an immediate advance of
the grand army. Our regiment was visi-
ted yesterday by Major Gen. Smith, Il
understand that Gen. Brooks takes his
placeat the head of the brigade.)
the other Vermont regiments are under
marching orders with rations for two days.
Yours, VI. SIXTH.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-11-01
FRANCIS FINNEGAN
Correspondence of the Vermont Waterman
From The Vermont 9th Regiment.
CAMP GRIFFIN, Fairfax Comfy, I
Virginia, October 26, 1861. {

CAMP GRIFFIN, Fairfax Comfy,
Virginia. October 26, 1861.
Mr.. EDITOR Since my last to you,
the Vermont sixth regiment has had some
marching and countermarching. The
9th inst, we performed the first real
days work, since leaving Montpelier.
From soldiers rest, we proceeded on Tues
day the 22d, to large brick establish.
ment on Pennsylvania Avenue. Remain
ing there over night, we marched back
the whole length of the avenue to Capitol
HILL expecting to remain there few days
at least for drill, which we very sadly
need. The next morning we commenced
in earnest, the soldiers doing some wash
ing and getting settled down into camp
life, but at 9 l-2 a. N. the Colonel gave
orders to be ready to march in 20 min
utcs. We accordingly packed our KNAPP
sacks and struck our tents. But for some
unaccountable reason we were kept wait
ing for 5 hours. At 8 ~ p. m, VIC took
our line of march, and just after dark we
were shaking the hands of our friends in
the other Vermont regiment, 4 miles below
Camp Advance at Chain Bridge. A round
march Of II miles was made in 10
hours inclusive of halts. Of course some
we're obliged to be carried on the wagons
but the regiment endured the fatigue we'll.
We are we'll clothed and fed and are quite
healthy What regiment or army cannot
endure fatigue with these qualifications?
Our camp now embraces within a radius
of one mile the handsome squad of $4,000
troops; our pickets advance some two or
three miles and frequently bring in pris-
oners and contraband property.
PROSPECT OF ADVANCE.
, 1861-10-15
Gbitaqo Griht&t&e
TUESDAY. OCTOBER, Is, 1s81.


i, >; H461thA IN khp AKMYe
+: The Smith family can have no complaints
that they ate not amply represented among
The field Officers In tbs war. THERE'S (acting)
Major General William T. Smith, Of Vermont.
commanding the right wing Of our amy On
the Potomac; and opposed to him II Major
General GustaYus ". Smith, commanding tho
lett wing Of the rebel army.. Brlgadfer Gener-
a Ea4rles Ferguson Smith commands 1t Pz-
ducah. Of Colonels and field officers thera Is
apparently no end. Illinois has Colonel
Robert F. Smith, 16th regiment, at 81. Joseph,
No.; Colonel Gustagus 4. Smith, s5th regi-
menf, IN Fremont's army Colonel John E.
Smith, ct the Lead Nine regiment raising at
Gslena- Ohio furnishes five Co1oue1s Smith,
viz: Benz. T. Smith, Of the l5t Vim. q
Smith, of The 18th ]. L. Kirby Smith, OF: the
4Sd; T. E. Smith, OF the 54:h =; aud Ot1aud
Smith, Of the 73d. Missouri has Colonel Nor
gan L. Smith Of the 8th. We should despair
OF eErmeEatlns the Smiths who are field, staff
or line officers, eufice it the proportion in
well maintained. There was at one time
proposition to raise full regiment Of Smiths;
but the difficulty here would be in making an
Al irsupeIab1e objection.
APscpos to this subject, NC stated, in COM
mon with other papars, that the rebel Gen.
Gnstagus II. Smith graduated first in Nc
C1ellan's class at West Point, In 1916, The
following sets the matter tight:
GustsYus n. Smith graduated at the West
Point Military Academy in 1872, &ni No. in
bis class. At tie head OF this class stood
Henry L. EuEtis, now Professor in Harvard
College. In the sEme c!ass Was General Rose
Grams, who Waa humber 5.
General hcClelia1 graduated four years
later, in 1876 !; at the head Of his class was
Charles S Stewart. nov United States en-
g:n.er at Fortress Mcprce; General AcClcl-
lan was No. 2, Cha,lea E. Blu1t and John G.
Fcs.ec were Ncs. 3 and 4. These included Ill
the CADETS Ct that year who entered the engi-
neer coEps- No. is engaged on the great
works covering Washington. No. is con
etructing the fortldcation at Sandy Hook, New
}clk karbor.
, 1861-10-15

REMARKABLE Court MARTIAL-Tte 5th
New Jersey regiment, Col. Starr, is perform
ing guard duty in the city Of Alexandria, and
promoting union sentiments with the fair sex.
The editor Of the Trenton paper, writing from
there, says one Of the ie1tenants had beau
tiful lady whom he introduced as his wife, aud
no one euEpicioned anything wrong. It ap-
peared, however, hat he had put her of from
day to day on promise Of marriage, and at
last becoming angry he disavowed her alto
getEer, refusing even 10 give her funds to re-
turn to her friends in the South. Then came
the mement Of her revenge. She appealed TO
Court Martial for redress, and, says the edi.
tor
After listening to all the evidence, the judg-
ment Of the Court was that he should FORTH
with make the lady bie lawful Hifs and give
her an order on the Government Paymastar
fer one.haH the amount due him-be;ng some
e160. BE refused, at first, to abide BY the
promptly taken from him, and a guard ordered
to take him in charge This cooled him down
wonderfully, ard after little further rt1ec'
ticn he decided to abide the decision. 4 cler-
gy1an was sent fo1-the two were 1awfully
united in ma:1imony, il the presence Of some
r
| on the q. s. PaymastGr Tor half his wages
! congratulations wezo exchanged among all
| present in the court room, and all went theil
Way rejoicing, save the h.s :a2nd, who vent OF
little rettled, thouc'' a 'sEecond, eohe1
| thought will, ne thirl, doubtless bring him
| around sll right. Some tTenty other cases
we're disposed Of through the day in likt
| peIenptory manner.
| SEARCH OF Houses IN CovEeroS, Ky
| Night before last the q. s. Deputy She1iffs and
J .. 8. Deputy Surveyors Of Co7ington, ~.
'he
/ thiEers Of that eity: Ex.Hon. John ". Ste
| Tenson; Chas. Wi.hera, late Superintendent
Of the Kentucky Central Railroad; Henry
Noes, his sen-in:law; J. Pence, and samue
Howard, fathez~in law Of Major Samuel &
| Hayes, now In the rebel army. The seareI
wss made for treaeonable documents, informa
tion having been given that the parties wer'
engaged in correspondence with the rebels
but none were found except some papers be
longing TO castle'' Of the K. G. G., at th
house Of A{r. Howard.-Cin. Commercial, 1911
, 1861-10-15
Mf}Rtary Definitions.

ltEom the Buffalo Commercial, 10th.
An Individual rushed e1eitedIy i1to our
fanctum, this morning, anu placed the follow
iEE under the eyes edltfrial. He Is informed
thst he is kGoWD, and that vigorous efforts are
II pr grees TO bring him to punishment -
EDS. CoMl
Gfaer0l gagffn<nt.-The appointment p1
Gcnera.s By platoona. from civil life
1nta1erdinati5M.- Disregarding the F. II. Gen
era1ss faanE u Missouri.
Cdtlet -Nights.-Nilitary 1eyees at the White
Ucusr.
4ulitdry Derartnaent.-- The marching Of q Reei
msnt. lT!as repart o. the rebel movement Il
Nu7sou:E BILL
:. Jtss-Neklea tion. President Lincoln's reply ts
Mr. Fre1acnt.
Flank 1torem<at.--W hat Je.eie's Benton.
>, Eet:! a1canfasions in Esntucky.-Raising th,
Dale e5 Baltim27s ~Re-bel.
lngroies.- at Fort lafayette.
Virginia this winter
C0ndtHned Arti2ksy.-Bu-chanan.
EIDE! Ma.henldtics.-A sigh:Jor peace,
!Seathe7n Episcopacy.-A Gf1sral game O.
Fo{&4er.
Rteel l}inanciering.-Let us q loan. England Il
supported TO reply, Cotton to us FIST" Ftanc1
saFs Aot7e Dane.
Fort Pickens.-Not the forte fo7 rebcIr.
-. - Jesznan sco7tAyef my steaI.''-A pet phr&.'
No7ihern 2sars. for the sear.-yolunteers.
:. Leuoe-ade.- Helping the organizatisn OF :th.
rgs Kei-tuefg H1Sa'fsy fEyshe 3nzt ken.
J3figodieFs-Ld files du Regiment.
: Hostile Denonstfations.-Cnva1r movements.
d7My dcconnts-Chs1ge bayonets.
, 1861-10-15
The Proprietors of Superior Oily.
TFnn1n tho natrnif Adrer4iaAr 10Th

The Proprfetors of Superior 01sy.
From the Detroit Advertiser, 1ath.]
It's known to many Of our readers, though
It may not be to The public generally, that the
ste O. Which Lake Superior City ia situated is
oTDed principally by Southern men. All the
prorlie1crs, but ore Or two at most, indeed,
are :sona Southern States. These men are
r N T., Hunter, of Virginia, member Of
the rebel Cabinet: ]. c. Breckinridge, aud l..
". Powell, the rebel Senators, and Beriah
Mag1fiin, the traitor Governor Of Kentucky;
Wm. Akin, and Y: ". Boyee, Of South Car
o1ina.; Sam MagofBn, Of Missouri; ". ".
Gorco1aD, and Geo. ". Riggs, Of Washington.
The Northern men are the notorious Jesse D.
Bright, O. Indiana, an avowed eecassionist,
end Mr.. Beck, residence not known. Hun
t9r, Breckinriege, Powell, Boyce and Sam
Mag111in are now in arms against the Govern
IeTe, Coreoran, If not Aiken, are in open
sympathy with the rebels. In view Of these
facts, it would seem to be the duty Of the Gov.
eminent to investigate this matter with view
to the confEcati3n Of that part Of the city
which belongs to reb5ls in arms, at 1east.
These men are using their whole power aud
wealth to Eubve1t 1he Government, aud this
property Is uaea indirectly, i not directly, in
support Of the rebellion. Why, then, should
it Eot be ccntlscated? Besides being jusi
punishment for the crimes Of the traitor own.
ers, it's confscation would be deslded benefit
tc the city. The propTietors, By refusing to
put the land into market, believing that ths
city muat st come. time become place ot
grtat importance, have greatly retarded, and
Idesd, absolutely checked its progress
| They got possession of it. too, by meaos no
the most hsnoEab1c-in fact, they cheated th,
| Government ont Of it. Having Induced somt
i ef the Wild Indians Of Minnesota to pre-emp
the land, they bought out their tights for
| s:ng- If the Etc could be thrown into tn
! msThet, it would be rapidly taken up, and tn
city socn become, IRON the advantages Of il
location, point Of extensive business, beln
| Only cne hundred and fifty miles from 81
Paui, snd on the cheapest, II not the saortes
! route between that city and the Atlantic b
| way Of the lakes, ard at the head of lake nav
gatiop. The subject Eecms to be one wort
| the attention Of the Government.