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Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-01-25
For the Newsdealer

Mr.. EDIToR:-When speaking of the proposed
Lamoille Valley Railroad, in my former commu-
ncation l have had in my mind the two nearest
and easiest points by which, ] supposed, the Yer
mont and Canada and the Passumpsic roads might
be connected, and supposed those points were
Georgia, on the first and Barnet on the last named
roads. | only took those places for convenience
sake, they being the highest, and probably the
easiest by which the above roads might be united
by road through this valley. My object is to
get the project discussed. If there is better
place for terminus at either end we will have 1t
there If it Is best to make turn at or near
Jacksonville, and 60 through acorner Of Fletcher,
Bakersfield, fairfield, and SO on down Sheldon
Creek to some point on that way even lift should
be to Rouse's Point, we will go it there, and |
think that is the way and the place of terminus,
at that end. At the other end, the object had
invfew was to get on to the Boston, Concord and
Montreal Road at Wells River, overwhich freight
and travel would go on to Boston or intermediate
places, far easier, even from Rouse's Point, st.
Adams, or Georgia through THIS valley than any
other way. The Boston, Concord, and Montreal
road is 10 l2 miles less In distance than it takes
to reach the same points over the Passumpsic and
Northern roads; besides, the last named route is
one hour harder to travel, making difference in
running time, Of two hours in favor Of the Boston,
Concord and Montreal road. And then, again
we think there may be one hours time, If not two,
in getting from the lake over to Connecticut
river, gained in going Through this valley. rather
Hanover the Central II this Is SO, the running
expenses Of this valley road would be far less to
carry the same amount of freight than on the
Central. for who docs not know that Iron Horses
foel the effects Of bard roads to travel as we'll as
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-01-25
ivfl From the New York World,
Humorous Document.

Yesterday, at noon, gentleman called
upon us at our office and made inquiry
after the "Consul for Vermont" stating
that he was designing to remain several
days in this city and that he had pass
port for his security and protection. He
was anxious to have the said document
vtsed. We referred him to sundry gentle
men, but without avail the consul
could not be found. The document was
consequently left in our hands for further
consideration. We have to say now that
it has been properly vised, in due form,
and we hold it subject to the owners s
order. eaura 'rir'T L.Gou nna
The public may be gratifed to have a
look, at this document and here it is:
GREAT NORTHERN CoNFEDERAcY-STAT
OF VERMoNT.-Whereas Charles Reed,
Esq, white man, is about to journey
from this point to the State of Illinois, in
this confederacy, in search of certain
missing members Of his family: Now, be
it known, that the said Reed having been
duly naturalised, is a lawful citizen Of
this confederacy, and loyal subjects there
of; and further, that he is Douglas
democrat (before his late specify, with
Lincoln tendencies, wherefore he is EMIT
led to this pass.
These presents are therefore to be re-
spected by all good citizens as his full
protection on his journey to and from the
State of Illinois, and for and during
seven days at the city of Chicago, in said
State and no longer; anything in the
Constitution of the United States to the
contrary notwithstanding.
The said Reed is 8 feet inches high ;
and sandy complexion, flowing beard,
light eyes and a small mouth; can read
and will be able to write his name to any
proper document where there in nothing
to pay.
Given under our hands, at the capitol
Of Vermont, this seventh day of JAN
20 uary, in the year of our Lord one
thousand eight hundred and sixty -one,
and of the independence of this con-
federacy, the first.
L. S. JAMES 7. THuRsToN.
Ha'i'2i re- w. H. H. BINGHAM.
u ,28 - bsm Vigilance Committee.
--Cagohsc Post, 1lM. ~
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-01-25

81 On Tuesday evening last we had
the pleasure of attending, at the Town
Hall, a Concert by Professor J. B. HOLM
BERG, of Burlington.
Mr. HoLMBERG is a complete master of
the violin and clarionet and gave some
exhibitions of his skill which were really
worth hearing.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-01-25
az Snow, in this county, is abundan

ca Snow, in this county, is abundant
about these days. The storm on Friday
and Saturday last, gave us from twelve to
fifteen inches of snow, and the wind piled
it up 50 that it was with the greatest diff
iculty the mails could be got through.
On Monday night the stage from Water
bury to this place got fast in snow-bank
between here and Morrisville, and the
driver, with one passenger, was obliged to
take the horses from the sleigh, and COM
plete the trip on horseback, bringing the
mail as best he could.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-01-25

- tsf / .. .
Mr.. Dwinell, who runs q stage from
this place to Montpelier, via Elmorc and
Worcester, started out on Monday morn
ing but soon returned, finding the roads
so complely blocked up with snow drifts
that it was next to impossible to get
through.
The stage for Troy, and also that from
Craftsbury were unable to make their
regular trips.
Az the present writing, % o'clock,
Thursday the snow is falling very fast,
and there seems to be good prospect Of
repetition of the storm of last week.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-01-25

BANIsHED FROM South CARsLIYA.-The
Manchester IN. H. american says that
MIR. Lyman A. Dickey of that city, q
young and Industrious machinist, nearly
q year ago went South and engaged in the
prosecution Of his business in d retired
country town in South Carolina, about
sixty miles from Charleston. He had
nothing to do with the institution of
slavery-ncver spoke Of it-but diligently
attended to his own business. Being
taken i'll, he became short Of funds and
wrote TO his mother in Boston, sending his
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-01-25

CoTToNwooDs. the left-hand side
of the road leading from Jacksonville to
Cambridge, there are number of trees
which very closely resemble the cotton-
wood trees of the west. yri
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-01-25
Rumored Attack on the brooklyn Navy Yard.


The telegraph gave information yester-
day of the excitement in New York and
Brooklyn consequent upon the report that
an attempt was to be made to seize the
Navy Yard, the ships of war in port, and
the Forts in New York habor for the beu-
eft of the secessionits. The information
was given by Mayor Powell of Brooklyn
that there were good grounds to appre-
bend an attack by a mob. Active and
energetic preparations for defence were
made at once. The entire police force of
the two cities, 100 marines and several
hundred soldiers were on duty. The guns
of the North Carolina were loaded and
shotted, and battery placed to command
the gates leading to the yard. There was
an immense crowd and much excitement,
but no appearance of armed men for car
rying out the supposed plan. ? a7"
The Tribune says that the attack, ifany
was contemplated, probably was not po-
litical movement. 1t thinks that the ru-
NOR rose from the fact that the workmen
who have been employed in the yard have
not had their wages paid, and Of late have
been loud in their foundations of the
government. Boston Journal.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-01-25

sT A bill providing for the payment
of the California war debt to the amount
of 100000, passed the U. s. House of
Representatives on Saturday. Il a.
CT The Senator's from Florida, Ala
bama and Mississippi, withdrew from the
Senate on Monday, those States having
voted themselves out Of the Union. 81 l'
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-01-25

ca The Methodist, is the title Of d
religious paper of the size Of the Tribune,
published by L. Bangs, No Z, Beekman
street, New York. 1t is we'll printed, and
has the appearance Of first rate family
paper. Great inducements are offered to
gctters up of clubs. Specimen copies sent
free. We wish we could prevail on the
publishers to exchange with us
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-01-25

On Wednesday Evening, Mr.. w. P,
CnAMBERLN gave one of his interesting
and popular exhibitions of Negro Min
strelsy. The attendance was large, and
a great many are complaining of sore
sides, caused by the excessive laughter
which, it spite of themselves, their jokes
and puns called forth. 4tNI
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-01-25
sgx- The January No. Of the PAre-

ca The January No. of the Plre-
noloqical Journal is before us. 1t is, as
usual, filled with interesting and instruct
i've matter, and is we'll worthy the patron
age of every thinking man. Published
by Fowler & Wells, New York, at ST a
year. We wish we could prevail on the
publishers to send us the Chronological,
and also the Water Cwe Journal, which
we really think has been instrumental in
saving us many a doctors bill within the
last six years. .a
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-01-25

SOME MUrToN Mr.. E. G. Maynard
of johnson, tells us that he killed sheep
on the 9th of last month, which weighed
when dressed, 1873 pounds, and got there
from 33 IA pounds of tallow when tried
out, and pelt which weighed 20 pounds.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-01-25

ca Will the several manufacturers of
Starch in the county, oblige us by send
ing to this office a statement Of the num-
Der Of bushels Of potatoes each has man
ufactured into starch, and the total num-
Der Of pounds of starch produced. a9G
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-01-25

eB At Stowe, VT, there are five fac
tories in which starch is made from Po-
tatoes. Each consumes about 10000
bushels per annum; and eight pounds is
the yield Of each bushel. '' " al
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-01-25
ezy, The Post Office at Pensacola, Flor

ca The Post Office at Pensacola, Flor
ida, was abolished on Monday, and the
mail service discontinued, and all letters
directed to that place are to be sent to the
dead letter office. This is because Of the
interruption of the mails by the Florida
authorities.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-01-25

eg A bill for the admission of Kansas
has passed the Senate. f7a
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-01-25

letter to the post office by a free negro.
Shortly after he received the following
letter !:
Mr.. Lyman A. Dickey-sir; Having
found in the possession of free negro a
letter directed to Boston, the Vigilant
Committee ordered it opened, which hav-
ing been DONE it was sealed again and
sent to its destination. This is to notify
you that you are hereby ordered to leave
the State of South Carolina as soon as
your health will permit you to do so.
iH Per order,
SAMUEL SOLOMONS, Secretary.
The mere fact that he had directed a
letter to Boston, and sent it to the post
Office by the hands of a free negro, APP
pears to have procured the Punishment of
Mr.. Dickey He has arrived at Manches-
terIg ,A2Ii> 4 gl1 l-f.H Tti
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-01-25

GS A majority of the Representatives
from Georgia have signed letter of with
drawal from the House.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-01-25

81 Edward Everett is preparing a life
of DR.. Franklin. .... ....
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-01-25
Butter and Cheese ut 81. An,,.

The 81. Adams Messenger publish.
statement of the amount of butte, -
cheese that has been forwarded to mari
from that station during the past e.,
years, showing an aggregate of one hn
dred serenity thousand screen hundred a.,
.ftly.tfoe pounds Of butter, and fs n,
lion four hundred thirty.tour Mou,,,
nine hundred and sereaty-nine pound =.
cheeee. The amount forwarded each v.
ia as follows. --a..a..a..
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-05-28
MATTERS AT ANB ABOUT WASHING.
TON


NAh A9AAl may q.
Hsrald's Dispatch--W W ashington, 26th.-Gen
Scott has issued g General Order, giving the
credit Of the occupation Of Alexandra and Ar
tinEton Heights to Gen. MRnsfeld, who both
planned and executed The movements
Amer divine services In the 7th regiment eamp
this morning. the Chaplain put kiinself af the
head OF his congregation and marched them 10
work on the intrenehments
Times dispatch says The inhabitants of Al,
eNhnorla are sullen and disadected. The only
ones with smiling faceB are the g peculiar instf-
tuition" Several large forts are now being con.
stTucted there. The Sixty ninth have thrown up
bank mile long and seven feet high
It's determined n order twenty thousand more
Volunteers to Washington
The Relief Committee for the Ellsworth fund
has receiged since its formation last evening
Mr. SnoWden, Of the Alexandria Union. re
insea 70 publish Col Wileox's proclamation. A
squad OF printers from the regiment was detailed
ito take the ofice and print the paper
The force at HRrperis Ferry is variously est
mated a IRON 900 TO II goo men. About two
thirds are armed and equipped. They are nm
.doubtedly very short Of provisions and must be
A. q sSarvlng condition within week unless re-
AeTee. How they are to be relieved is a prob
50 solve.
Almost every one that visits Alexandria bring:
away some mementO.
The oil cloth in the hall where Ellsworth fell
has been cut up and divided. Pieces OF the stairs
covered with blood, are also cut of and carried
away.
The only occupant of the slave pen when cap.
tured, was negro who, locked in a cell, was
overlooked When released, he was told he
coald follow his master
In view Of the traitors who have deserted tlig
Navy, Commodore Paulding has reformed the en-
tire signal books Of the Navy
The Tribune's dispatch says:
The country need not be surprised IL In tht
seOzESe of three weeks, forward movement will
be@ade on Richmond from resources entirely
sePaEate from the resources ct OF near Washing
tOns aud which VIII be so overwhelmingly Il
force as TO render sue sess certain
The position Of HarFers Ferry may be securet
by hRnk movement
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-05-28

Letters from English cutters, received by
the Persia, say that a Birmingham house has
an order from the Southern States for tlOsnty
thousand seaIpRg kEjUes, for which special
pattern was sent out. There are orders in
Sheffield, aIso, for the same class of instru-
ments. We have heard great deal of COM
plaint from our dear Southern friends, that
the Government was aboutt to wage war OF
savage barbarity upon this South. It DOES
not appear yet that any sealping knives have
been ordered, while the above is substantial
ted through Southern statements that there
are 5000 Indians at Norfolk, armed with
sealping knives as well IS rifles. Theirs is to
be gentlemanly warfare, while ours is to be
one Of barharism. They should be careful
and not teach US any Of their civilization
Boston Atsas.
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4. OOWEles El : 8 Co, Publishers. s
I. VOL XIV.
ApnlTIoNAI. nE FHE HlFNA.

.pass Nav yoRE, Nay a. .
re stsanship Etna has arrived. NJ %
Tbs lololWing l. tbe proeiaEnatien Of Qneeh
isaSsSS1a sSssai. :, ,,.,.. ma, al so,
srolgn pOeegs and states and whereas, hostilltie'
have unhaprlly cclnmpnced between the Govern.
mHnt OF tie URited States and certain Stetes
styling themselves COniederate States Of Ameri-
ca and whereas, being at pesoe with the United
StGlas Government, have declared our Royal de-
tersnlna Ian 60 maintain q strict and impartial
neutrality in the contest between the said cor
testing partles We, therefore, have seen a. BY
md With the advice OF our Prlyy Council, to rs
sge our Royal Proclamation, and We hereby waFn
all our living sub and all pels ns whatever en-
titled 70 our protection that II any Of them shall
presume IN contempt Of this proclamation ana o.
our high displeaNare 10 do any acts In deTogaiion
of their duty 81 subjects of neutral SoSeeign
In said contest, or In violation or oOnlraven
ton Of the law Of nations, and more especially
oy entering the military service el elmer o. the
mlasioned officers, sHilcrs, OF marines, on board
Of say ship OF vessel Of war or transport OF or
In the service Of either Of the cOntendng parties,
or BY engaging IN or going 20 any place beyond
the seas win intent to engage IN any such ser
vice, or by procuring, or attempting TO procure
within her Majesty's dOminlons, at home or
abroad others % do so, or by fitting out any ship
or vessel to Be employed o. ship Of war or pri-
vateer or transport BY either eontending par
Ties OF BY breaking or endeavoring TO break any
blockade lawfully and strictly established by or
on behalf or either OF said eontendilE parties,
or carrying officers, soldiers, dispatches, arms,
military stores or materials, or any article con
pidered and deemed 70 be contraband Of war ae-
cording to law, or modern usage OF nations, for
use by either Of said cOntending parties = all
parties so offending win incnr and be liable to
the several penalties and penal consequences BY
said States or BY law Of nations In tnRt behalf
imposed, and we do hereby declare that all our
subjects and persons entitled to our protection
who may misconduct themselves in the premises
VIII DO 50 at their own peril and of their own
wrong and they viii in no wise obtain any pro.
lection from us against any liabilities or penal
consequences, but win, on the contrary, incur
our displeasUre by such misconduct
Given at Richmond Park, May 1s.
The steamer Hartford and gun boat Saginaw
were both at Hong Kong.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-05-28
FROM WARRINGTON.

WAsHIseToE, May %.
The steamer Minnesota was expected TO leave
Fortress Monroe for the blockade Of Charleston.
Two OF three other vessels will soon follow.
A passenger who left Richmond yesterday, ar
rived here this morning by way of Manassas Gap.
He says the traih on which he Travelled brought
one thousand South Carolina troops 70 the Gap
and that the entire number OF Confederate troops
there was estimated at 600. They were literally
well armed and equipped, and were throwing uI
entertainments In anticipation of an attack. II
was the belief there that the Federal troops would
move towards Harper's Ferry by that route.
The War Department Is much annoyed by ir
responsible persons attempting TO draw requisi
tiOns for various things, and Incur expenses on
account of the Government under the pretensI
| of patriotic aid
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-05-28
FRnNr RALrInIORR.

BALTIMORE, May z.
In the ease Of Jno. Merriman, writ Of habeas
corpus has been issued by Judge Taney, return
able this morning In the United States District
Court. Gen. CadWa llader declined 20 SURF nder
the prisoner till he heard from Washington
An attachment has been Issued for Gaa. Cad
Wailader, retuFIable tomorrow morning,
Merriman is still IN Fort McHenry-
No steamer from Fort Monroe viii arrive here
till Wednesday morning. SD llt
Troops are rapidly erecting forfi1eatiOns com
!mandinE all the approaches to the city.
The Western trains are stiil detained by Harp
saFG Ferry authorities. No coal trains are arFiY
dnE.
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NEW MEXICAN MAIL.

INDEPESDEEcE, Mo-, May q.
The New Mexican mail arrived here last night,
twelve days out from Santa Fe, with dates 10 the
18th inst. and six through passengers.
Many United States officers In New Mexico
have resigned.
Capt Roberts, one Of the contractors of the
mail line from Cannon City, brought in with him
also ninetY letters
This line Is now in complete running order from
Independence to Cannon City and California
Gnlch. The coach leaves here every Friday and
passes over one Of The best natural roads in the
West.
Some Indians were seen on the route, but they
were peaeeable and quiet. There Is grass In
abundance.
Tt was reported in Santa Fe that Col Loring
commanding in New Mexico had resigned.
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The Three Years EnIlstmenE---OHelaI EK.
plannEiou.

The Three Years EnllatmenG---Gnhcial EK-
ta plasaEi0us
Volunteers desirous of enlisting for a
longer term than the three months, for which
the frat call was made, have been much
puzzled on two points, viz: What length Of
time they would be bound to serve, and
whether they would go under their own
officers, or have the appointments made by
the Governor. The following letter, e1.
planning these points, was sent by Gov Den
nison to Gen. Bates, commanding at Camp
DennisOn, last Saturday. It applies 70 all
the troops in the State: a
Tn STATE OF omo, ExEcUTIvE DKPT.,
COLUMBUS, May 20, 1861. J :
DEAR SIR: The terms of enlistment, under
the second call of the President for volunteers,
are for thres years, if the war SO long con-
tinue; therefore, should peace be sooner de-
clared, honorable discharges VIII be given.
The volunteers will be received by compa-
nies, bat respect win be paid to regimental
organization, when all the companies of a
regiment are presented.
You will oblige me by communicating the
substance Of the foregoing to the companies
at Camp Dennison.
Very respectfully,
[Signed] W. DENNIsoN.
To BrigAdier General Bates,
Camp Dennison.
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WAs4INCToN pIATTFRs.

WAsHSoToH, Nay 2!
Special 70 the Commercial. ,ae
The bridEes Of the Orange and Alexandria RI
Z and Of the Hampshire and London X. r
have bean Destroyed for &c niles.
The 9eEspth Regiment is ordered home to NOR
SOW.
The rebels are eEidently preparing for sction
Reports received this morning state that they are
throwing up entrenchments at the Manassas
Gap Junction, ana Beeessionists IN Alexandria
are londiy boasting 70 day tha- they win soon be
relieved bF the advance Of rebel troops from
Richmoad. The Government, however d pre-
Jared st all points to check any movements OF
the enemy.
II Z understood that an9 movement Of Gen.
lee for throwing rebel forces forward from Rich.
1nond IN the 6ftection OF Manassas Gap Or Har-
neTss Ferry viii Immediately be followed by an
sffaek of Gen BGtler's forces on Norfolk.
Richmond is the aim OF Gen Butler, ana L D
,rsgortEd hs iEtonds occupying i by ths 2Oth o
July. "a
Gen Patterson will throw large masses Of
faoops from ghambefsbuTg down ne Mary land
line IN the direction Of Harper tzIfy, IN oflel
% check any Increment from thas point
There are 300 freoQs &C the Relay House. nea'
Baltimore, aad they can hold that place againa
great odds Large scouting parties are sent %
By the Federal OdceFa eTerF night e. far as tn
Point Of Rocks t.tF et-r
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TROOPS ron wAsHINeToS y.

BAATINoRE, May ~.
The New Hampshire regiment arrived and
marched through the city, taking the cars fsr
Washington.
The Western train on the Baltimore Ohio R
K is in.
The reports Of the destruction of the track are
Incorrect.
Virginia troops We're distributed along the
country roads north of HRrpeF's Ferry; also on
northern approaches TO the Maryland Heights.
OutpOsts and picketB extend much further.
Gen. Johnston superintended these movements
In person.
twenty two additional pieces Of cannon arrived
from Winchester
There are i've thousand Virginia troops at
Grafton, ten thousand troops at Richmond under
burg.
The evening train, just In, reports affairs st
HarpeFs Ferry btill unchanged.