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Shreveport daily news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1861-1861, 1861-06-28
Miscellaneous.
Cosettxmed from first page.

Il will tell her,
And what do YOU think she will
saw asked he.
What can she say but come
The stranger caught her out of
her chair as if she had been Il child
and kissed her.
.Don't--ol, elon''t' she cried out. |
am Sans Mari;v
Well, | am Maria's Sam
OF went the dark wig and black
WHISPERS There smiled the dear old
face she never had forgotten. l leave
You to imagine the rest.
Shreveport daily news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1861-1861, 1861-06-28

The L,tcndca NraSr0n ,from C1t|".
The Louisville Courier. noticing
rilc reports that General Pillow was
about to occupy Kentucky islands III
he Mississippi, and advance through
Kentucky upon Cairo, pron"unccs
I'll such reports sheer fabricationS,
and adds:
On the contrary, while the Cover
nor OF kentucky has had the most
positive assurances from the civil and
military authorities of Tennessee
tlat our position of neutrality will
be reli giou~ly respected by that State.
we know, from sources that admit OF
no doubt in our mind, that ii Is the IN
tcntion of the Northern army 10 adj
vance towards Memphis early i'll next
month, with the expectation OF "ccl:-
pving and holdin" HAT city until tall.
when they confidently expect 10 pass
on to New Orleans.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-07-12
HOUSE

Mr.. Walton introduced resolution in
structing the Committee on the Judiciary
to inquire into the expediency of fixing
the number of representatives af.er this
Congress at 239, instead of the present
number.
Mr.. Van Wyck of N. Y, introduced a
bill increasing the pay of soldiers to fif-
teen dollars, commencing May l, 1861 {;
also bill reducing the expenccs of the
Government ...
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-07-12
CARD no rnE C1r1zrxs nr Hxnr p.nr

A CARD TO THE CITIZENS OF HYDE PARK
IA STREET. In behalf of the Officers and Sol
ders of the Union Guard, we would tender our
sincere thanks for the kind reception and gener-
osity shown us on the Fourth. And also to the
Lamoille Brigade Band for the assistance rendered
us, and the choice music which they discoursed to
US through the day. The dinner at the American
House was just what one would expect, one of
Col keeler's very best, everything being in APP
ple-pie order. The lemonade came just in time to
quench the thirst and revive the spirits of our
weary soldiers it spoke well for the generosity of
the donors. The kindness shown the Company
upon this occasion will long be remembered by
them. &. A, BOYNTUN, Company Clerk
Hyde Park, July 18th, 1851. lwS3
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-07-12
ARUNAH w. FLANDERS ESTATE.

STATE OF VERMONT, Lamoille District, IS.
- In Probate Court, holden at Johnson. within
and for said District, on the Sd day of July, A.
ID. 1861. JOHN NJ FLANDERS, administrator on
the estate of ARUNAH w. FLANDERS, late of Hyde
Park, in said District, deceased, presents his ad-
ministlation account for settlement: Whereupon,
it is orde ed that the be referred to the 10Th
day of July, 1861, at the Probate Office in said
johnson, for examination and allowance and
that all concerned be notified hereof by the ap-
plcation of this order in the lamoille Newsdeaer,
printed at Hyde Park, three weeks successfully
as soon as may be, that they may appear, and at
said time and place If they cause, object there
to. By order of Court
SWISS Attest, S. S. PIKE. Register.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-07-12
Dissolution.
WILL PRESENTED.

STATE or VERMONT, AT o Probate Court
DISTRICT OF LAMoILLE 50. holden at the Probate
Office in Johnson within and for the District of
Iamoille. on the 25th day Of June, Ammo DOM
mi one thousand eight hundred and sixtyone.
Present, Hon. A. Riddle, Judge;
An instrument, purporting to be the last Will
and Testament of Stephen Leach, late of Water
vile in said district, deceased, being present
ed here by Asenith Leach VI Wateryile, IN
said District of Lamoille, the Executrix there.
in named, for Probate 1t IL ordered by said Pro-
bate Court that all persons concerned there
in. be notified to appear at a session Of said
court to be holden at the Probate Office In
John son. in said District, on the 18th day Of
Julp. A. d. 1861 at one o'clock in the after
noon AMI show cause, If any they may have,
against the Probate Of said will--for which pur.
pose II l. further ordered that cory of the record
of this order be publ he'd th weeks successivel
in the Lamoille Newsdeaer, q weekly newspaper
printed at HYDE Park. in this State as soon as
may he. the last of which publication to be prior
to said 18th day of July. 1851
Register. -s Give.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-07-12
1ifA.

In Cambridge, July 9th, of diptheria, Miss AB-
BY q. KNIGHT, aged ~ years.
In Stowe, at the Town Farm, Mr.. LORD, aged
10 years.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-07-12
LATEST NEWS.
CINCINNATI, Ohio, July II.

CINCINNATI, Onlo, July IL.
A special dispatch from Burlington,
near Laurel Hill, says brisk skirmish-
ing was kept up with the enemy all yes
terday afternoon. About o'clock in the
afternoon two large bodies of troops were
seen marching out of the enemys camp.
Preparations were Immediately made to
resist an attack. By 4 o'clock the Skin
mishing in front by the 18th Ohio and
9th Indiana became very warm.
The enemy advanced under cover of
the woods. Our skirmishers forward.
pouring in sharp volley, killing several.
The rebels scattered in the woods; their
officers attempted to rally them, but they
could not be brought up in body again
In the meantime our boys picked off THEN
officers. Several more shells " ere thro, n
in and our men made final rush, driv-
ing them clear through their own rifed
pits. bringing back several of their blan-
kets, canteens and guns.
1t was crack Georgia regiment, num-
bering 1900 men. Their supplies of
provision are cut off, and they must soon
come to extremities. Our loss was one
killed and three wounded.
BUCHANAN. Va, July IL.
A messenger from Gen. McClelland re-
ports that McCook's and Andrews regi-
ments made second reconnaissance of the
enemy's position, and were fired on. One
of McCook's men were killed, and three
wounded They got within 1876 yards Of
the entertainments, when they were order
ed to fall back.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-07-12

Congress assembled on the Fourth day
of July, inst
The House was organized by the cleo
ton of G. A. Grow, Speaker, and Mr. Eth
eridge of Tennessee, as Clerk.
The Senate was called to order by the
Vice President. J. H. Lane and S. G.
Pomeroy of Kansas, o. H. Baldwin of IL
linois, J. A. McDougal of California, new
" elected Senator's were sworn in OH the
5th MIR Chandler gave notice that he
should introduce a bill to confiscate the
property of all Governors of States, mem.
bers of Legislatures Judges of Courts and
military officers, above the rank of lieu
tenant who take up arms against the I'm
tied States and abet treason, and all such
individuals are forever disqualified from
holding any Office of honor, emolument or
trust in the government such property to
be applied to restore to Union men in the
rebel States any loss they may have suf-
fered.
Mr. Wilson gave notice that he should,
Friday, offer the following bills: A bill
to ratify and confirm certain acts of the
President for the suppression of insurrec-
ton and rebellion; bill to authorize the
employment of volunteers to aid in enforc-
ing the laws and protecting the public
property; bill to increase the present
military establishment of the United
States; bill providing for the better or
ganization of the military establishment /;
bill to promote the efficiency of the az
my; bill for the organization of vol
unteer militia force, to be called the Ma
tional Guard of the United States.
SENATE.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-07-12
URIAH LOTHROP's ESTATE.

The subscribers, having been appointed by the
Honorable Probate Court for the District of La
noble commissioners, to receive, examine, and
adjust all claims and demands of all persons,
against the estate of Uriah Lothrop late of Water
vile in said district, deceased, represented insol-
vent and the term of six months from the Sth
day of June 1861, being allowed by said
court to the creditors of said deceased, to exhibit
and prove their respective claims before us 4: Give
notice, that we will attend to the duties of our
appointment at the dweling-house of widow
Ellen NJ. Lothrop, in Waterville in said district,
on the 2Sth day of August, and the 9TH OF De-
cember next, at 10 o'clock, in the forenoon, on
each of said days.
URIAH LATBRoP,
JESSE G. HOLMES.
Commissioners
watervile, June 90, A. D. 1861. 32
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-07-12
Straved or Stolen

ENRON the subscribers barn on the 18th day of
Il July, int, one 5 year old gedng colt {;
black name and tail short forward Amy person
giving information where said colt may be found
or returning the same, will be suitably rewarded.
J.C MOVES.
Morrisville, VT, July 10, 1861. 80
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-07-12
Gold and Silver Plating

Neatly executed to order on reasonable terms.
The above Rifles are all made and warranted by
j. b SMITH of Northfeld, and are the best IN the
market. Ammunition of all kinds, including
Dupont's best Rife Powder, constantly ON hand.
Picture Frames of all kinds on hand and made
to order
STOWE, July IL. 1861, 93tf
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-07-12
Marrit6.

In Hyde Park, by Elder A. II. vose, July 4. Mr.
ABEL B. WooDABD Of Peacham, and Miss OLIVE
j. DELL of Hardwick.
In Enosburgh, July 4th, by Rev. Mr. Bryant.
Mr. HARRISON JEFFERs and Miss JANE WHEELER,
both Of Enosburgh.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-07-12
SENATE.

WASHINGTON, Tuesday, July 8.
Mr.. Hale's resolution was adopted, that
Dewitt G. Clark be appointed Clerk of
the Senate in place of Mr.. Nicholson, re-
signed.
Mr.. Wilson reported back the bill to
increase the army, with an amendment to
increase the old regiments to the same
number as the new.
Mr.. Trumbull announced the death of
Stephen A Douglas, the late Senator of
Illinois, pronouncing an eulogy on the
character of the great deceased, and of
fercd the customary resolutions.
Messrs. McDougal. Collamer, and 9TH
'ers followed. Adjourned.
HOUSE.
In the evening session, message was
received from the Senate announcing the
death of Senator Douglas, when Messrs.
Richardson and McClelnand of ILL.,, Crit.
tenden of Ky, Cox of Ohio, Diven of N.
Y, Arnold of ILL.,, Walton of VT, Wick.
life of KY, and Fouke of ILL.,. addressed
the Hous, on the subject Appropriate
resolutions were passed as further token
of respect. Adjourned.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-07-12

Mr.. Stevens, from the Committee on
Ways and Means, reported bill for a
national loan and for other purposes He
said the bill provided for the payment Of
the militia and volunteers called into SER
vice by Proclamation of the President
from the time they were called into serv-
ice until June so. The bill passed 1t
appropriatvs $6,000,O00.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1861-07-31
THE PRESIDENTS RETURN.

Richmpnd, J0ly -.
President Davis returned TO Richmond
last evening. An immense concourse u
people assembled IN front of the Spatanusl
House, and yoclierously called for his ap.
pearance. lie finally presented himself, aud
addressed the multitude IN glowing and 81.
oqnent illusions to the brilliant occurrences
OF SUNDAY.
He described the brilliant movement Of
Gen Johnston irum Winchester TO Manassas.
and with iesid feeling drew graphic PIC
ture Of the struggle 81 the wearled soldiers
OF that gallant Command for seven hours
with the heavy columns of the enemy. AZ.
ter paving a most honorable tribute to Gen.
Johnston. who seized the colors Of regi.
menl and rallied them To- the flag Of the
Conlederacy, be alluded to the giorinu.
manner 10 which Gen. Beaurcgard came u
the support II his conrade ii arms, aud II
late hour relieved him 81 Tie odds against
which he was contending. Each Of thr.r
two able and consummate commanders.
though not imprudently or idly exposing
their persons where il was unnecessary. yet,
when their presence was demanded gallant.
u dashed before the lines. and by their per.
sonal courage aud example terminated the
rank. whenever they we're shaken.
The President. 10 delicate manner. al.
lnded to hi, Osn appearance upon the held.
IN order 10 pay tribute TO the devotion Of
the soldier, TO the Gonfederacy. ilen, be
said, who las upon their backs, wounded.
bleeding and exhausted. when lhey saw him
pass, though they could 30 nothing else.
waved thcir hats a. they iay, aud cherred
for JeH. Davis aud lie South. Where the
ranks had been broken aud tie men we're
somewhat scattered, when they saw the Pres.
idrnt ol The South in their midst, shouted
that they would follow him to he death.
aud rallied once more Tor the last aud the
successful onslaught.
The President alluded 10 the immensiis
aud extravaganza II The outfit which Tie
enemy had provided fof their invasion. Pro.
visions Tor many days; knapsaeks provided
with every comfort arms the most perfect ;
trains Of wagons 10 numbers which The
mind could scarcely comprehend. aud am.
balances for the officers stored with Injuries
that would astonish uur frugal people whom
these minions Of tie North had taxed foe
seventy years, attended their marching col.
umns. But the columns themselves we're
scattered and chased, like hares, from the
battle ground, throwing away aud leaving
behind everything they could get rid u. and
leaving Us all The equipments We have des.
eribed as the trophies Of victory.
The President concluded with a glowing
tribute 70 the gallantry o. the soldiers u
our army, invoking the praise and blessing
81 the country upon them. Ne reminded
the people. hoseyer, that the enemy was still
in strong force, and that much hard fighting
was yet before Us, urging the country 70 IN.
RENTED diligence 10 pushing on the war.
Richmond Di.paiek
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discovered to be feint. and the left wing Of
our line found to be very heavily pressed.
The enemy concentrated on that point by
rapid marches, IAN overwhelming mass OF
troops OF all arms, and at 10 o'clock the bat
lie ragged TO its height. Generals Beaure-
gard and Johnston arrived on the scene near,
/ " at the same time, and both exhibited great.
personal proves and courage in the engage
ment. Gen. Beauregard rode up and down
the line till his horse was killed; Gen. John.
ston seized a standard. and rallied wayer-
| ing regiment. Troops were rapidly moved
from the right and centre 10 the relief of the
left, and by 8 O'Clock $4,000 OF our men were
there in the furious actinn against 5000 OF
the enemy. AT that hour, Gen. Kirby Smiths
brigade arrived, on the railroad from Win.
chester 10 Manassas Junction, al point
within Q miles Of Stone bridge. Seeing the
whence Of the contest there. this General
stopped the cars, and ,lsmounting his men,
he marched straight on the enemy without
orders. and without going to the Juncti"n.
thereby saving five mile march. General
Beauregar,l did not at first recognize this
brigade, and believed il flank movement Of
the enemy, till they come near enough Tor
The flag to be distinguished. On their arrl.
val in line, general charge was made, and
the enemy broke and fed precipiiately.
/ When the armies reached Cpntrevilie,
where Mcdowell had Is 900 fresh men and
heavy guns in position, he made desperate
rally. But another charge Of The Conieder-
ates broke the new lines, and his disaster be-
came complete.
Tie body Of our army pursued 20 Fairfax,
and planted our flag on the Court House.
The cavalry cut up the enemy six miles far
ther TO Falls Church, only four miles Of Ar.
| linglon.
About half the members Of the Federal
Congress were distant spectators Of the bat.
lie. At Centresille was found table baln-
leously spread, surrounded BY empty seats.
and 30 baskets Of champagne. where Senator
Wilson was IN the aci OF entertaining large
dinner party ON our arrival. lie himself
narrowly escaped. lie got out Of the village
in the disguise OF a driver Of market cart.
Among other curiosities seized there, we're a
number Of bills OF fare Of dinners McDesell
intended 10 give at Jifrrni paints, all IN
i ffencls. aud elaborate as 10 The cuisine.
Spnr Of them are 10 Richmond.
Now for the serious fruits Of victory.
We have taken 81 pieces Vt sannon, 20.
ono stand Of arms. lBnre Than 500 wagons la
den with stores aud munitions, aud a qnan.
thy u provisions. stated a, So great figure
as 70 be absolutely incredible.
i We haze killed and woundrd some 7 200
Or 5000 II the enemy, and taken nearly I.
400 prisoners. while others are constantly
brought ia from the wooils. Among them Is
Els. a memher Of the Federal Congress from
] New York; Coils. Corcoran and Wilcox. with
many nther prominent persons.
Our own loss IS 500 Killed and !, 800 woun /
,rd. NJ prisoners. Oar regiments mast
] Suffering are The 4,h Alabams, the 1tb and
sfh Georgia. Fishers y. Z. regiment AMI
ilampIon's Legion.
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.unteers not only whipped their own number
Iof Yankee troops, but they whipped in ad-
tlitiou. ten thousand forces Of the regular
United States Army. The fifteen thousand
men under Johnston beat thirty-hye thous-
and Of the enemy, including the best regi>
ments and the crack batteries of the regular
army Of the United States. 1t is the fact
that this latter force was encountered.
which explains the terrific mortality that
our column suffered. The days work cost
us dear but It is a performance that makes
an everlasting record for Southern powers,
as compared with Northern instability and
ineficiency in the field.
The fight. too, was in open field and in
fair encounter. The enemy, recollecting
his unpleasant experiences OF Thursday. a.
yoded our strong works opposite Centre
vile, on Bulls Run. aud endeayored to out
flank Johnston's division, which were posted
higher up the stream, under the protection
of strong works at the Stone Bridge. 10
meet and defeat this thanking movement,
Johnston marched out from his position at
the Stone Bridge. advanced considerable
distance to the front, and met the enemy
before he had made any progress m his Hank
ing movement. Meantime teints were Kept
up in the most active manner against our
right flank and our centre. But the heavy
onset throughout the day was continued a.
gainst our left flank aud on that side the
main battle was fought. For seven hours
did Johnston make good his resistance a.
gainst more than double his numbers, com.
posed in part Of the flower Of the regular
Federal army. Terrific as was his loss, he
still held his advanced position, and was
still maintaining a successful encounter with
his adversary, when, about four O'Clock,
Gen. Davis, finding the attack elsewhere
upon our lines to be little more than ieint,
advanced the centre to the support OF John.
ston, and decided the fortune Of the day.
/ Ii would be idle 10 attempt 10 apportlon
/ the credit Of the day among our able and
consummate Generals. The first praise Is
| due to General Beauregard, who planned
the defence, aud prepared 50 admirably
aud completely the fortune that was won.
Each division Of our gallant army dad ITS
duty. its whole duty, without fanlter or de-
/ fault. The plan 81 battle chosen BY The
enemy forced the heavy fighting upon Gen.
| y0hnston's command, who met the danger
] and fought the good fight. as their conniry
expected them to do. To say swell done,
brave and faithful soldiers" is TO give ex-
preston TO the language Of every heart and
tongue. Every soldier and every officer
did his duty. and henceforwar,l, through all
time. il win be the highest pride q every
man in thai gallant army 70 say that he was
al Manassas ON the 2lst Of July.
RiekmOad D'spuieh
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SUNDAYS MISREPRESENTATION OF
SCOTS REGULAR ARMY.

" Send me good troops. mt volunteers. 7
These we're tie words Of General scott u
the Government, during bis unlucky wars il
Florida and this was the sentiment on which
be acted IN preparing for the great encoun.
ter with the South on SUNDAY last. Tie had
collected at Washington all the troops 81
the regular army 90 the east Of the Rocky
Mountains. The forces from Jefferson Bar.
racks aud from ~. Louis, with which Gen.
Lyon had been hcctoring for two months
over the people Of Missouri had been brought
to the Potomac. The three batteries ~ the
regular army that had been sent to aid the
column Of Patterson in is projected march
into the valley Of virginia-a march, how.
ever, which Patterson did not eifect-had
been brought down for The work u SUNDAY,
by / cunning stroke of strategy. The whole
forces Of regular troops that had been col.
lecting BY degrees IN Washington since
February last, had been marshalled for this
special service.
All had been crossed over the Potomac
and formed into the advancing column which
was TO precipitate itself upon our left flank
on Bulls Run, and enforce success by an
Irresistible coup De main. In the column u
thirty 1--WE thoOsand men which charged Up.
on Johnston's division, not less than ten
thousand we're thoroughly trained soldiers
Of the regular army, including al the finest
batteries of the Federal service, which had
been diligently brought together from long
distances for The special work of this i'm.
portant day. II was nm army ~ those "good
soldier" with which Gen. Scott delights 10
eight, and whom Ne Is IN The habit u think
ing inyincible against volunteers, that the
little band of Southern troops who new.
er we're under ere before, literally best 70
death on Sunday. Our brave Southern vol.