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Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-11-22
OF Winter has come at last, or at leas

Ey Winter has come at last, or at least
slight touch of it, On Saturday, there
was quite fall of snow Though not
enough to make slcighing, the ground has
been white since its fall. In some places
not far distant the quantity was sufficient
to tempt people to try their sleighs. On
Monday two men started from Waterville
for this place, on runners but when about
half way here they was compelled to
change to wheels. They said that sleigh
ing was quite good in Waterville. Two
men in town on Tuesday night, said that
in Avery's Gore, from which they had
just arrived, the snow was about 5 inches
deep. The weather has been quite cold
and clear so far this week, and the roads
are hard, though not very smooth yet.
On Wednesday morning the mercury
stood at IA.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-11-22

ca G. A. Reed writes to his father, in
this town, from Camp Griffin. on the 18th
inst, and says that he recently received a
box from home, which was full of such
things as q soldier needs. 1t contained a
rubber overcoat, pair of boots, pair of
gloves, blankets, undershirts, socks. tow
els, handkerchiefs, dried beef butter,
cheese, sugar, honey, preserves, raspberry
jam, cakes fruit cake. cookies, dough-nuts,
paper, pens, pencils, and other things such
as only parents would think of sending.
He says when he opened the box, and
saw it so nicely filed, it made him think
of the many kind friends he left in Hyde
Park. He says, Father, / want you to
say to all the neigbbors and friends who
contributed towards filing that box, that
] thank them most sincerely for remem-
,bering me while in the land of war and
danger"
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-11-22

MIsCALCULATIoN OF THE CHANCES OF WAR.
"A large number of citizens of South
Carolina and Georgia, some of them &C
companied by ladies', came within view
of the Port Royal forts to sec the sinking
of the Yankee ships, just as many of our
members of Congress and other civilians
went out to Bull Run to see the Southern
army put to fight. The correspondent
of the New York Erening Post, says:
"Among the articles discovered by our
men on landing at Hilton Head, was wo-
mans bonnet, of the most fashionable
style, found by gallant paymaster in the
army, Major Z. X. Pangborn, mile or
more from Fort Walker. and brought to
camp where it was received with great de-
light, as the first evidence of advanced
civilization which had yet been discovered.
With it were found lot of baby dress
es, neatly folded away in a cupboard.
These were carefully preserved by the
sympathetic major, who recognized the
beauty of this bit of soft coloring amid
the darker shades of wars realities.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-11-22
THE CAVALRY REGIMENT.-We undo

The CAVALRY REGIMENT. under
stand that an informal ballot. taken by
the Captains, to determine their prefer
encc for Chaplain resulted in the choice
of Rev. J. II. Woodward, of Westford.
A better appointment than that OF Mr..
Woodward cannot be made A pastor of
long and high standing and high intlu-
cnee, q man of decided ability, and of
genial sympathies and companionable
qualities. he will gain the confidence of
the soldiers and be a true friend and
kind adviser to all. Mr.. Woodward is
now member Of the State Senate from
this county. He has son in the I'd Vt.
Regiment.
A great game of snow ball took place
in Camp on Saturday. The beginning was
small, but each side received reinforce
ments till two or three hundred were en-.
gagged on side. 1t was conducted in
military style with regular and flank at
tacks and was an exciting affair. The
list of killed was not heavy, but the
wounded we're numerous.
We learn that the formal mastering in
of the Regiment, as whole, (the men
were mustered in by companies month
SINCE will take place on Tuesday. The
regiment is now full and fully equipped,
and it is probable that it will soon be
ordered forward.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-11-22


o. We clip the following from the
correspondence of the darlington Free
Press:
Next Monday, three vt. Regiments are
to be paid off, and the Legislature have
passed joint resolution authorizing the
Governor to appoint special agent to go
on forthwith to bring home any money
the soldiers may wish to send to their
friends
From communication from the
Governor, transmitting letter from Gov.
spraguc, it appears that the sprague Cav
airy is to consist of two regimental or
CARNATIONS of eight companies EACH
One is made up entirely from Rhode Is
land. For the other, four companies are
to be from New Hampshire, two from Con-
necticut, and two from Vermont.
The Essex Co. Railroad case was dis
posed of with a rush. The opponents OF
the measure made some show of fight OF
first, but the curreut was too strong and
thinking discretion the better part OF vol
or, they let it 60 to the Senate, trusting
that it would be killed there Should IL
finally pass and become law, the opera
ton of it must be disastrous, not only 70
the Passumpsic road and the northern
part of the State through which that ROAD
was to have passed, but it is feared to me
interests of the roads generally in the
State, by bringing them into such imm0-
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-11-22
CT Prof. J. II. Lee practical phrenol

ca Prof. j.. H. Lee. practical phrencl,-
gist, has delivered three lectures IN this
village, on mental science--on Monday
Tuesday, and Wednesday evenings, also
one on Thursday evening, on amative.
nsss. The professor is an interesting
lecturer, and the subject is one that should
receive the attention of all. 1t cannot
be denied that an understanding of the
science of chronology gives greater
amount Of self-knowledge than can be OBJ
tanned from any other source. The prof.
will visit Cambridge next week.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-11-22
CAMP GRIFFIN, VA.)
HEADQUARTERS End. VT. Reg. :
Co., T. Nov. 18th, 1861. J

w., L wv. lfll, lOOl.
FRIEND HOWARD: 1t is quite long
time since | wrote to you, and thinking
that few lines from ME, would not be
unwelcome, will improve the present OPP
portunty. And first let me return you
my sincere thanks for the "Newsdealer,"
which comes promptly to hand every
week, and gives me much pleasure, for in
that, can read all that is going on at
home. | am glad to see that the young
men of Lamollle County, are volunteering
to help us fight the battles of our beloved
country. | am proud of Vermont and
glad that am Vermonter. There is
no better Brigade in the "armv of the
Potomac than the End Brigade of Gen.
Smiths division, composed of the five Vt.
regiments, Brig. Gen. Brooks command
ing AS our little State has gained cred
1t and honor, by furnishing so many, and
such excellent troops $50 considered) it
is no sign she should stop now, let the
good aoork continue until traitors shall
dangle in the air, secessionism be among
the things that were, and our glorious old
flag, the Stars and Stripes" shall wave
from every city, hamlet and house. from
Maine to California. Boysof Vermont
do not trea5te IN your shoes for fear, q
do not think you do nor get up such
show of parental obedience just at this
particular time. Don't stand there by the
stove talking of the matter nor delude
yourself with the hope, that the rebels are
about "played out" and that Vt. has done
her share any way, but shoulder your GIN,
Qet old folks take care Of themselves
for while, and if sweethearts can not,
/ would not give much for them,) and
como out here like men. Gas | know you
are); look not to the right or left, but come
with stout hearts and steady nerves.
throwing aside (for the time being all
thoughts of any thing else. except this
one sentiment. My country is in danger.
my brothers are in the field, their blood
has been spilled, and | will join and stand
or fall with them. in the great struggle for
liberty, so dearly purchased by the blood
of our forefathers. Do not flatter vour-
selves that you are going to have an easy
time after you get here, or hre on mincc
pies, but make up your mind to endure
many hardships. and do your duty with
out murmur, and you will have q far
easier time and enjoy yourself far better
than you imagine. after hearing the re-
ports Of those who have gone home.
The Vt. boys are generally much more
healthy than at any time previous, with
the exception perhaps Of the 9Th, who
have buried quite number, (none that
knew We are in good spirits, aud
the news from the feet received this MORN
ing gives us much pleasure. The vt.
brigade has splendid camping ground
and ample room for drilling 10000 men,
rs was demonstrated yesterday on the re
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-11-22

ca Norman Hurlburt, young man
of this town who enlisted in the Sd
regiment, came home on Saturday, and is
now at widow Crowell's, in this village
sick with the typhoid fever.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-11-22

GU Couldn't bring us bushel or two
of oats. could ye Haven't got any,
aren't taking sugar, causc-cant get it |!
Would take q little corn.-makes good
jonnycake-horse, too, likes it, Can't
take hay-can't get it Have no turkey
for thanksgiving don't care; devil, does,
though.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-11-22
LEGISLATURE OF VERMONT

Thursday, Nov. IA.
sESArE.-Reports of Committee.-By
Mr.. Beecher, for General Com. in favor of
House bill 1875 for the preservation of fish
in Missisco Bay: passed in concurrence.
In favor of House bill 1856, providing for
the division of the land reserved for pub
lie uses in the town of Belvdere: passed
in concurrence.
Saturday, Nov. l6.
SENArE.-Reports Of Commiaee.-By
Mr.. Bcccher, for General Com. in favor of
Senate bill 81. incorporating the johnson
Brass Band ordered to third reading.
HousE.-Reports Of COMFY Com.
on Claims, bill to survey and establish
the town lines between the towns of Stowe
and Underhill as substitutes for former
bill ordered to Sd reading.
Monday, Nov. IS.
SENATE.-BiUs passed-Iucorporating
the johnson Brass Band.
Bills reterred.-23l fixing the bounda-
ny lines between the towns of Stowe and
Underhill to General Com.
HoUsE.-BMs passed-House bill 81,
to survey and establish the line between
the towns of Stowe and Underhill.
Mr.. Hcrrick of Wolcott, called up re-
port of General Com. in relation to petit
ton for the relief of S. P. Bliss of Wolcott.
A bill was reported for relief of said Bliss,
which was ordered cngrossed.
Senate bills reterred-Bill to incorpo-
rate the johnson Brass Band to Com. on
Corporations.
Tuesday, Nov. 10.
HousE.-House bill for the relief of S.
P. Bliss of Wolcott. was taken up for
consideration. The question was upon
the passage of the bill. After lengthy
discussion as to the property of special
legislation in such cases, the bill passed.
EVENING.
SESArE.-Reports Of Coms--By Mr..
Nelson, for Special CON-, in favor of the
bill providing for repairs on Orleans
County Jail; passed in concurrence,
Wednesday, Nov 20.
SEyArE-Reports Of COMM favor
of House bill 23l, to establish the boun-
Diary lines between the towns of Stowe
and Underhill passed in concurrence.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-11-22

BARRE ACADEMY We are in receipt
of the tenth annual catalogue of Barre
Academy, for the year ending November
1861. From it we learn that the aggre-
gate number of scholars for the year is
359, as follows: Winter Term So Spring
Term 1872 Summer Term so; Fall Term
1871
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-11-22

THANKse1vING.-On Thursday, of next
week, services will be held in the church
in this place, as recommended by the Gov
ernor, and we presume also in the other
churches in the county.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-11-22

BALLs.-On Thanksgiving Eve, at D.
Stowe; at G. W. Denio's,
Eden, and at E. Fuller's, Troy.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-11-22

a. The Legislature voted to adjourn
yesterday having sat six weeks
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-11-22
No.. Cant Grout informs us that he ex-


poets to be ordered to Brattleboro with
his company next week. Recruiting Or
ders for another regiment with which this
company is to be united, are to be issued
Immediately, to form part OF Buffers
Brigade. Below we give the names of the
officers
Captatn-Luman NJ. Circuit, Elmore.
LIST Liem.-Moses Mcfarland, Water
vile.
I'd Liem.-Gillman S. Rand, Norris
vile.
Seryeants-lst. Lemuel M. Hutchinson,
Worcester I'd, Charles G. Martin, Stowe;
Sd, Charles w. Blake, Eden; 4th, Henry
O. Kaiser, Plainfeld; 9Th Oscar W. Good
rich, Lowell.
Corporals-lst, Aaron X. Cooper, Wor-
cester; I'd. Henry Carpenter, Belvidere
Sd, Jairus P. Clark, Johnson 4th, John
Mccartney, Waterbury 9TH Cornelius d.
Holbrook, Hyde Park; 9Th, Ezra II.
Brown, Waterville; 9TH, Horace Woods,
Wolcott eth, Joseph Farnum, johnson.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-11-30
9Th Vermont Regiment.

The Sth Regiment Vermont Volunteers is be-
ing raised by Col. Thomas for Gen. Buffers
division, and is to consist of one maximum reg
iment Of Infantry with two batteries of Llaht
Artillery attached, so that VIII Ell the regiment
is complete it will be composed Of about l400
non. Agents are now recruiting for the seve-
raj com panies, and we learn arc having excel
lent succ 1873. The best men are enrolling their
names and very wisely improving this excellent
opportunity to Join an expedition for the de-
fence Of their country under the best auspices.
We are authorized to announce that GEN.
PHELPs-so much admired and respected by all
who served under him at Fortress Monroe, --is'o
be IN command OF the Brigade The knowl-
edge that Gen. Phelps is to accompany this reg
inlent Will be a great inducement for Vermont
ers to fall in. 1t is well known that he has had
great experience in artillery and that this is his
tavorile arm OF the service. 1t is to be hoped,
therefore, that good men and true will Gil up
these companies, that he may have good reason
to he proud of the first Vermont Artillery. The
Agents recruiting for these batteries are;
Geo. T. Hebard, Montpelier Geo Carleton,
Mortified l.. i Hibard Chelse;. Geo. w.
Duncan, Shaftsbury Luclus r. Sayles, Leices
ter.
Recruiting for Infantry:
Cyrus B. Leach, Bradford; HenryS Du'ton,
Townshend; Edward Hall, W Worcester; s G.
r. Craig, West Randolph VIM. W. Lynde,
Marlboro; II. E. Foster, St. Johnsbury; Ly.
man NJ Grout Hydepark; Hiram f. Perkins,
st. Adams; G. ", Is. Child, Derby Line
John s. Clark, Lunenburgh
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-11-30

From PoRT RoYAL.-Sailing master j. X.
Pierce of the steamer Governor, which foundered
on the passage to South Carolina, and the com
pany on board of which were saved by tho Sd
bine. arrived in this city to-day, having lett
Port Royal on Monday morning at . clock
He came to New York in the st, amer ILLINOIS.
At the time Of the sailing of the Illinois, two
gun boats were lying "t Beaufort; and on the
Sunday night previous, Two hundred men were
, sent u to take possession of the place.
Fifteen thousAnd soldiers were transported in
the vessels composing the naval cxp'dtiun.--
W lth the exception "f about two Thousand at
Fort Beauregald Bay Point, they ARE now en-
camped at Hilton Head. Forts Walker and
Beauiegard have been considerably strengthened
i nee they fell into Gen. Shcrman's hands 800
Eight heavy riaed cannon have been muunted
upon them in addition to their former arma-
nent.
1t was reported that there was one barn full
OF cotton III bales at beau fort, and another barn
with about the same amount Of cotton impress
ed. The fields are white with this staple. Walt
ing to be picked. The encampment OF the
troops Ut Hilton Head is in an immense cotton
fed.
The escape of the enemy from the forts at
Port Royal would have been prevented by the
n:et, had our officers been aware Of the depth
OF water around the islands upon which these
Notifications were situated. IT this fact had
been known, the entire rebel iorce woald have
been takou prisoners.
1t IS stated that our gunboats can elsilv pro
c. e., within Il short distance OF the Charleston
and Savannah Railroad, land force, and tear
up miles OF the track. When sufficient rem
lurcements shall have reached Port Royal (none
had arrived before the sailing of the lIlnois)
large force conid be p aced upon the main land
and 1T Is believed that either Charleston or Sa
vannah could be captured. without mach refer
cnce to the !orts constructed Tor the protection
OF those cities.
Before the mouth Of the Savannah river fell
into our possession, and since the vccnln.ncv OF
Fort hoSdi tour sciIoouers from Savannah have
run the hjockade. Three OF Ia, sc have been
captured by our vessels. and one had az her car
90 Suus, swords and other implements oi war
Notwithstanding the length Ut time which has
elapsed since Port Royal Tell into our hands, the
cargo OF neither the Vanderbilt or Ari.l--two
steam transports had b=en touched aud 1t re-
manned as il WAS slowed in New York city
Transcript.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-11-30

this struggle. Ten years ago our foes would
have been of our own household. But what a
progress in ten years " Q are now an undi-
yided North. There are reptiles, to be sure
that hiss but no sooner do they pat their heads
above the earth than they are scotched. Laugh
ter The North stands now like Paul when
he stirred the fire and viper fastened on his
hand. The spectators expected to see hum die,
but behold he shook it of and suffered 10 harm.
FIRST they thought he was q culpr!t, and chen Il
deity. 30 the North, standing by this fire. finds
on his hands viper, but shakes 1t Oft and sat
ters no harm. We area united, irreiragib bic,
| lnGlVlslblc North, and just as sure as the sun
rises and sets, we shall DO victorious. Loud
applause. Nor are we to farset that as the
stars IN their courses fought against Liberia, 50
there nave been great naturaI agencies cooper Il
ting with US 1t has peased God Tor two suc-
cesslye years to make the earth TEEN with corn.
" c have hal two years OF abundance For
what? 10 take the crown from the head OF
| cotton and put 1t on the head of corn. Lond
applause. Why? Because it was Il peculiar
boast of the South that = cotton is king and
If they expected to bring France and E,ngla
To their terms, and crush the North | walked
through TIE corn fields and heard the leaves
rustic. | thought it was only the wind did
mot understand It, twas God speaking through
the corn; his message is now interpreted to me-
Every field throughout the North lifted up its
I.long sword blades, pre6guring victorious arms
and every wind that rusrled the Leaves said -
q" Liberty is coming corn shall dethrone cot
toll" AppIause.] For now, just when man
niacturlng England would have demanded our
ports to be opened, she happens to need our corn
noro than our cotton. We come nearer to
starving her than the South to clothing her
The Emperor of France has juss been obliged
to retrench and reduce his armies. lie is com
PEELED to practice economy just at the time when
If there had been abundance of prosperity, he
might have desired to have finger in our af
fairs 30 we have a guaranty of peace in France
aud Eng land. We are going to fight it out our
selves. We have sealed five thousand miles of
coast and shut the rebels breathing holes
Now we arc putting In the red-hot shot ut the
uppe: end, and in a short time | think victory
Will be ours. God has been pouring money ia
to oar Golfers, and taking it away from England
The old Government would like to step into the
ring. Stand off, spectators. Let these two gi
santic forms stand-Llb>r1y and God Slavery and
the devll-and no man put hand orloot INTO the
ring unlil they have done battle unto DEATH
Amen even 80, Lord God Almighty! 1t is
Thy purpose and Thy decree.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-11-30
Vermont State Temperance Society

The mkt annual meeting Of the Vermont
State Temperance Society will be holden at Bran
don on Wednesday. the 18th OF December next
commencing at 4 clock, p. NJ, and continue
at the pleasure of the society.
The members of the society and other friends
of Temperance are cordially invited to attend
and aid in the Advancement of this Important
work, and all county, town and other Tempe
rance organization, in the State are spcttriiy IN
vited to send delegates.
The hospitality Of the citizens of Brandon
will be rendered TO all who may be in attend
ance and the several railroads of the State vii
return those present for fare one way upon pre-
sentlng Il certificate of the Secretary.
Addressesln may be expected on Wednesday eve
ming.
The several newspapers Of the State arc re-
quested to publish he above notice.
JunN Howe, JR, J
ALDACE WALKER,
JAMES BARRETT,
LORENZO SHELDON, Er. Com.
WM. A, BURNETT,
G. ~. THOMAS,
ID. 5. CHATTERToN,
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-11-30

two seconds, on the figure two, and 80 on; the
idea being that the shells of this descrip 'on
shall first strike the object aimed at anu 90 exc
cation as ball and then explode. sending the
bullets forward as from another cannon located
at the point where the fight Of the shell is ar
rested. Large shells of eight or ten mches are
filled with powder only, and burs ing DO exc
cutlon with their fragments These large shrils
are generally fired by means of meal powder tx
tending through brass plug screwed lnto the
mouth of The shell; in b"th cases the fuse IL
fred by ignition of the charge in the gun
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-11-30

THE COAST Survey. Bache sends outa
corps OF men now with every expedition South'
to complete the Coast Survey 10 any point where
il may be deficient to note any change in tho
soundings OF the channels, and to act rs guides
and pilots 10 the different steamers whose officers
are ignorant Of the coast.
A UNION NEWSPAPER tt BE STARTED AT PoRf
RoYAL.-The transport Atlantic, on her return
to Port Royal, Will take out II printing press
Cases. type, Sc with view OF starting news
paper, to he conducted un Ter the supervisor Oh
Gen. Sherman a proper person vii DO select
ed as editor, and 1t Is contemplated to issue
sheet which shall express the sentiments OF th'
government and ut the same time aid in sup
pressing rebellion on the soil of the Palmetto
State.
With ell the other crop disasters the crop OF
chestnuts has failed in France. In France
chestnuts take the place Of potatoes with 'oe
poorer classes who consider them most lmpof'
tant part Of their diet
The ladies Of Rhode Island are preparing 10
send 10 each volunteer from that State Chrls'-
mas gift of u pair Of socks and mttens' 'no
name of each soldier, with that OF the company
to which he belongs to be attached to the a''''
ces.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-11-30
Recruiting for Infantry:

COMPLIMENTARY The Free Press in noticing
the appointment Of Quartermaster of the But
Ter regiment, thus speaks in deserved commeuda-
ton Of Mr.. Smith
Col. Thomas has appointed as Quarsermas-
ter, Mr.. + 4. Smith Of Montpelier, who had
near the whole charge of fitting out the 9Th
regiment, with how much success, may be Judged
by tho fact, that the committee appointed by
the legislature to investigate Governor Fair
banks accounts, stated, that although the rcgi-
ment left the State second to none, In point of
equipment, the trpenses were less by some thou
sands of dolla'S than those of any other -cgi-
ment MIR. Smith has been with the 9th regi-
ment since they left the State, and his appoint
ment to this place is peculiar excellent one