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Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-12-13

a. John W. Swazey has been in our
village for the past week, teaching a
writing class of about fifty young people,
quite number of them soldiers in Capt.
CIRCUITS company. He has hung up in our
office specimen of his penmanship in the
form of copy of the Lords Prayer exc
cuted in a manner not easily described,
but which shows degree of skill in the
use of the pen which is rarely equalled and
perhaps never surpassed. In small cir
Gle about half the size of a Scent piece, on
one part of the sheet, the whole of the
Lords Prayer is written, in legiblc
hand; and in another circle of similar
dimensions, is the whole of the Prayer
and one of the Commandments. The
work must be seen to be appreciated and
any one at all curious in such matters
would feel amply repaid for taking the
time to call and look at it. .f..
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-12-13

G. On Monday evening last, at the
Town Hall in this village Sergeant u.
A. Woodbury. gave narrative of his ex-
perience in the battle of Bull Run, and
his treatment while prisoner in Rich
mond The Town Hall was we'll filled,
and his remarks were listened to with at
tention and interest. He says that the
prisoners were not well treated, and that
many of them were not half Clad and
that the allowance of food was very small,
and of poor quality. He says the num-
ber of prisoners taken at the battle was
much greater than was generally supposed
at the North. ."
1t so happened that we heard only a
part of the narrative, Or we would try
and give its substance. AS it u.s. we can
only say that what we heard was full of
interest, as giving better idea of mat
tiers in the South than we could otherwise
get. All who attended seemed satisfied
that their time and means had been we'll
employed.
On Tuesday evening, Mr.. Woodbury.
delivered his narrative in johnson, on
Wednesday in Waterville, on Thursday
in Cambridge. This friday evening,
he will be at Morrisville, and at Stowe
on Saturday. All who wish to show that
they are ready to help soldier who has
been disabled in the service of his coun-
try, and also wish to hear an account of
personal experience, of real interest, will
not fail to 90 and hear him.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-12-13

CAVALRY REGIMENT.-The Cavalry reg
iment is to leave Burlington on Saturday,
the 18th. On Thursday afternoon an
eloquent stand of colors procured by the
citizens of Burlington, is to be presented
to the regiment, with appropriate ceremo-
MES, and Levee is to be held at the
American House in the evening. Gov.
Holbrook is to be present. Special trains
will be run on the Central railroad on
Wednesday and Thursday, for fare one
,oay, return checks good till Friday. the
18th. Trains will leave Montpelier at
8. 10 A. NJ Waltons Daily Journal
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-12-13

up the bank-it was dark and cloua.
with fine misty rain. worked nv v,v
to some cornstocks-crawled in as we'll =,
/ could-shiyered the night through with
soldiers overcoat on, which | picked y,
on the island and busted myself by kuav
ing corn all night. Morning came, cola
and clear with severe wind. In fl.
course of the night several shells wq,.
thrown over. They roarcd through III.
air just over my head and struck and ey
ploded on the Virginia side. Early in
the morning I could see our men on III.
Maryland side getting down near the wa
ter. l put myself where they could See
me. l was too weak to hollow. The sun
was two hours high when l saw a boat
leave the Maryland shore and push toward
me. A body of men were stationed right
opposite with their guns all ready to cOv.
er the boat. / cannot describe nv iov
when | saw they were two fellows from
my own section. They said our section
of two pieces were stationed near the ca.
nal on picket. We crossed. l ate A,
much as ought at first. warmed and dres.
sed. At night we went back to head
quarters and the whole brigade moved to
Edwards Ferry. When we got to Ed.
wards Ferry l could see our camp fires all
over that part Of Virginia that was vis
bic. We had 10000 men over. We
planted our battery on the heights cover.
ing the Ferry. The next morning when
| walked up every one of our troops had
re-crossed. This was fcint to draw the
~Nel troops this way. Oct. 9th we NOV.
cd to tn.~ we.
Our great Nava. "vpedition is doing
good service. They will l., . Charleston
before long,
Yours, &C.,
LUcIEN SCOTT.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-12-13

Ne. 73.--An act to prevent the running
Of the statutes of limitations on debts
due to volunteers in the service Of the
United States.
IL is hereby enacted &c.
SEC. l. In all places where citizen OF
of this State has volunteered or enlisted.
under the law of the State, or BY consent
of the Governor thereof, into the service
of the United States, or who shall hereat-
ter so volunteer, or enlist, for the purpose
of subduing the present rebellion, who
had, or shall have, at the time of volun-
teering or enlistipg, any debt due from,
or cause of action against, any other per-
son /; the time of his absence in such SER
vice shall not be taken as any part of the
time limited for the commencement of his
action, founded on such cause of action,
or for the recovery of such debt.
Sec. 2. This act shall take effect from
its passage
Approved Nov. l6, 1861
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-12-13
Description of an Ancien, Dwelling


There was a dwelling house standing in
Norwich, Connecticut in 1901, situated
at the westerly end of the city, and near
the banks Of the Yantick River, which
falls into the Thames about three miles
distant at the head of tide water and
navigation, and at that time the oldest
building remaining in town. 1t was built
by IT, Waterman, one of the thirty
five original proprietors and grantees of
nine miles square of land purchased of
Vucas, the Indian Chief, in 1869, and
occupied by his family descendants until
1901. 1t was erected as earl as 1864.
1t was two story house in front, with a
large porch and Inter in the rear. The
frame was principally of white oak of
large dimensions. The summer beams ESQ
called,) across the large rooms, were near
ly or quite eighteen inches square, planned
and beaded with the nicely of cabinet
work. The chimney in The center was
Of immense size, built of stone, of spe-
cies of granite and very handsome. The
fire places were from eight to nine or ten
feet broad in front, with jambs near at
right angles, and near four feet to the
back. wich bench at one of the jambs
on which children We're accustomed to sit
in cold weather with much comfort. The
mantle pieces were large blocks of gran
ite so broad on the top as to leave within
the walls of the chimney above quite a
shelf on which was accustomed to be pla-
ced bottles and other things secure from
frosts. The boards and scantling of the
house were all sawn with whip-saw. and
the body of the house shingled in lieu of
clapboards and glazed with diamond cut
glass set in lead easements, which was
principally exchanged in the time of the
Revolution for six by nine glass and the
lead cast into balls for the use of the ar
my. In the time of the Indian War it
was place Of resort for the inhabitants
and u garrison for their protection, port
holes being prepared in the roof, where
the inmates could have more extended
view of an approaching enemy, and also
for defence. In 1902 or 8 the house
was demolished to make room for build
ings more recently erected in its rear and
what was singular, in removing the stones
Of the chimney, on the shelf of the man
tie before described, aud from one corner
was cast off among the rubbish large
number of French Crowns, the number
not being precisely known, as calk work
workmen pocketed whatever they could
discover and CLEAN from the rubbish.
This deposit was probably made at an ear
ly period Of time to secure them from
depredations, provided they may have
been overpowered by the Indians and
driven from their premises, or as secure
place of safety, in case the house should
have been burned; but at what time, or
by whom deposited, remains mystery.
By report of the laborers, they were of
opinion that they we're coated with clay
mortar, overcast by SCOT and ashes, which
caused them to be undiscovered in SO CON-
mon place and in hands reach at all
times T. w.
johnson, Dec. LIST, 1861.
I
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-12-13
County Court.

The County Court adjourned on Thurs.
day of last week, making q short term Of
only three days. AS we said last week,
no cases were tried by jury, and only two
or three were heard by the Court. But
few cases were decided, -l7O cases stand
ing over on the bar docket and 10 on the
chancery docket The number of new
entries was 100 on the bar docket and l9
on the chancory.
Charles B. Fullington, Cyrus E. Meeker,
and Richard F. Parker, were admitted to
the bar.
M. 0. Heath, Esq, was made Master
in Chancery.
Joshua Sawyer, Esq, Hon. s. s. Pike,
Richard +. Parker Esq, VIM. R. Ray
mond, Hon. V. W. Waterman, and Carlos
s. Noyes, were made Notaries Public.
L. H. Noyes was appointed Court Au-
ditor.
We learn from the County Clerk that
Mr.. Cady has appointed the following dep
uties: Ephraim Harrington, Eden; VIM.
G. Doane, Johnson John B. Scaver, Stowe;
Archibald Dwinell, Hyde Park; Charles
R. Page, Morristown; Newell Whitney,
Wolcott.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-12-13
az A party Of rebels, embracing artil

a. A party Of rebels, embracing artil.
lery. infantry, and cavalry, made dem.
onstration on the Upper Potomac on Sat.
urday and Sunday, but were driven back
by an inferior force Of federal troops,
without artillery. The smallness of our
force alone prevented the capture Of the
enemy's guns. The people are anxiously
waiting for active movements by out for.
ces, and this crumo Of favorable news will
be seized with avidity.--Sprinafeld Re.
publican. 3e efsf ian
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-12-13

FIRE IN EssEx.-This morning, between
five and six, two barns and shed in
Essex, opposite the Drury place, (thc own
er's name we did not learn were consumed
by fire, with large quantity Of hay, &c.
The fire was caused by leaving a lighted
lamp on the floor, when colt knocked it
over and broke it, and scattered the burn,
ing fluid about.---Fyee Press, l0M,
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-12-13

Eg Mr. Solomon Stowe, of Morristown,
slaughtered calf, on the third inst, for
Mr.. Sherwood, of Morristown, eight
months old which weighed 357 pounds ;
hide weighed 65 pounds, rough tallow II,
meat. 279. 1t was kept during the Sum-
mer on sour milk, and in Autumn on
pumpkins and milk. and the last ten days
a small quantity of meal per day.
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C. Though never sorry to have tn

ca Though never sorry to have the
weather mild and pleasant, we are not
much pleased that the mild weather of
the first part of the week has taken off
all our snow. Many predicted that be-
cause it fell on frozen ground, it would
not stay long; and we have often noticed
that when snow came in that way, it
could not be depended on; but we did
hope this would not be dealt with in the
usual way. But it is gone, and We are
afraid we shall not have the usual amount
Of sleighing this winter.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-12-13

ca Lewis Gymnastic Monthly and
journal of Physical Culture" is Lewis
New Gymnastics" in new form. 1t Is a
neat pbamphlet of "a pages, published
monthly, by DR.. Die Lewis, at No.
20 Essex st. Boston, at 81 for single sub
scriptions, S. for ten. We should really
like to see this work in every family, as
all might be benefited by its teachings.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-12-13
Yours, &C.,
LUCIEN SCoTT.

A correspondent of Walton's Journal
writes from the I'd Regiment under date
Of Dec. 9Th, as follows:
"Our boys are still erecting houses Of
various shapes and sizes, covered and plas
tered with the real sacred soil" And
other regiments who are not encampd
where timber is plenty, envy the second
their comfortable quarters. The medical
department are about erecting log hos.
pital. The Pcnnsylvanians of McCalTs
division, have built log houses, but our
village looks as though the workmen had
moro taste. Our Chaplain informed me
that it is the intention to erect church
in our camp. This will be good idea,
as we shall have place for service on
cold and windy Sabbaths, and also
proper place to hold evening prayer meet.
ings.
To-day our regiment went out on a for.
aging expedition, together with other re.
gimcnts Corn, oats and hay of nearly
one hundred wagon loads have preceded
their return.
The weather has been pleasant and
warm during yesterday and to-day. 1t
seemed like May, and no doubt is quitea
comparison to your cold December days. in
Montpelier
The third regiment are daily expecting
new tents from Government, which will
materially add to their warmth and COM
fort AS their old tents are almost worse
than nothing, they still suffer.
The fourth struck their tents yesterday,
intending to move over and encamp in the
woods near the second.
The fifth now have their Colonel. ]
believe Col SmalIey's health has proven.
ted him from taking command of his re-
gimcnt since they have been in service IN
til within week, but Lieut.. Col. Graut
has improved the drill of the fifth much
since they have been here. The band has
also improved in their playing, their lea
der, Capt. James Rice, being an excellent
musician.
The sixth is quite unhealthy and sever
al deaths have occurred lately. They are
learning to be soldiers quite fast Among
the last feats of our scouting parties
portion Of the sixth succeeded in captur'
ing two loads Of dressed pork which was
being taken to Manassas for the comfort
of hungry rebel soldiers, also six scces
sioE citizens who were accompanying the
wagons. Rev. VIM. II. Lord, is under.
stood to be in camp, may he give gOSd
account of us and our situation as SOL
diers when ne returns.
A secessionist or rebel soldier desertlns
his post, came into our lines few days
since. He said he chad lived on Hour
and water for three days past and was ID
formed that we were starving and conclu'
ded he would come and sec." He was Ia
ken to Washington.
There is mound not far from our camp
which has become generally used for u Ou,
rial place. Several men are constantly
kept at work digging graves, and one eau
hear volleys fred quite often during inc
day, denoting that they are being hlled
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-12-13
No. 72.-An act in relation to supplies
for volunteers.
Il ts herebv encted &c.

for volunteers
II nhere6y encted &c.
SEC. l. The Governor is hereby author-
lied and required to supply the volun-
teers from this state, that are now. or
hereafter may be in the service Of the
United States, from time to time as their
circumstances may require, clothing. tents,
camp equipage. arms, equipments, provis-
ions, medicines, and all articles required
in the medical department in relation
thereto, when the War Department shall
refuse or neglect, for an unreasonable
length Of time in the opinion of the Gov.
ernor, or shall be unable to furnish them,
and may draw his warrants therefor on
the treasurer Of the State. in favor Of
such person or persons as may be desig
mated by him. Provided, that such cloth
ing, tents, arms, equipments, and supplies
shall be furnished under and in accordanc,
with the rules and regulations Of the Wal
Department.
SEC. 2. This act shall take effect from
its passage.
Approved Nov 81, 1851 '7aH
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-12-13

60 Reuben A. Ellis, formerly of Nor
ristown, and once in the employ of R. s.
Page. of this village, was in the battle Of
Balls Bluff, in the 10Th Mass. Reg. vol.
unteers, and was taken prisoner. He
writes to bis friends from Richmond, on
or about the Goth ult., that be is well
treated and cared for urt.v.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-12-13

The SEVENTH REGIMENT.-The recruit
ing for this regiment--which is the reor-
ganization Of the Vermont LISTS pro-
crossing rapidly, and as soon as the ranks
are filled it is to go into camp at Rutland.
Lieut.. Geo. T. Roberts, Of the Rutland
Light Guard, has been appointed Colonel
Of the Regiment. Waiton's Journal
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-12-13

ca We have received from J. Hinck-
man & Co., 26 and %, Vesey st. N. Y, a
diagram for Army Mittens, which we
should be happy to show to any one wish
ing such aid in knitting mittens for their
friends in the army.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-12-13

LARcEsY.-Wm. Smith, of Cambridge.
was on Monday last brought up for petit
larceny, and on examination was fined ten
dollars and costs-ffteen dollars in all
failing to pay which, he was committed
to Jail in this place.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-12-13

Ga We have received copy of Wal
tons Vt. Register, for 1862, published by
S. NJ. Walton. Montpelier. AS usual, it
is full of valuable matter Among other
things it gives the population of each town
for 1860, and the grand list for 1861.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-12-13

CT Read the prospectus of the Spring
field Republican in another column. We
think this as good paper as New Eng
land affords. T ~
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-12-13

Gy The Methodist Quarterly Meeting
for Morristown and Hyde Park, will be
held in this village on Saturday and Sun
day, the 18th and 10Th insts. Preach
ing by Rev. D. B. Mckenzie, P. E., at |
P. NJ. Saturday, and at IL A. M. on
Sunday.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-12-13

ca" Read the prospectus of the Boston
Journal in another column, and then, if
you want Boston Daily, subscribe for it.
You can't do better.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-12-13

Ca At the invitation of Lieutenant
NJ. M'Farland, Capt. CIRCUITS company
marched to Waterville on Wednesday
morning, where they had kind of levee,
returning on Thursday. They expect to
leave next week.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-12-13

eSy The st Adams -trict Associa-
ton of Methodist Ministers =, meet at
Waterbury on the Oath and Goth ill.,
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-12-13

ca Baynard Taylor is to lecture in
Burlington on Monday evening next, on
1.-The American People, socially and po-
litically."
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-12-13

Esy Col. N. ?. Keller Of the American,
gives his usual Annual Ball this year on
the 3lst, inst.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-12-13
Approved Nov. 20, 1861.

No. 7l.-An act relating to clothing sup
piled by this State to soldiers.
1t is hereby enacted &c.
SEC. |. The Governor is hereby directed
to arrange with the Government of the
United States for, and obtain payment to
this State of the just value of any cloth
ing that has been or may be furnished,
or supplied by this State to the Vermont
Militia or volunteers, which are or may
hereafter be in the service of the United
States, out Of the allowances made by the
United States, for the clothing of soldiers
in its service or otherwise.
Sec. 2. If any such soldier shall obtain
the allowances aforesaid, or its equivalent,
without any abatement or drawback, for
such clothing as shall have been so sup
piled or furnished to him by this State,
the just value of such clothing shall be
deducted, and retained from the pay al
lowed by this State to such soldiers.
SEC. 8. 1t shall be the duty of the
Governor to procure and furnish to the
Treasury of the State, from time to time.
complete rolls of the names of the soldiers
who shall obtain such allowances of cloth
ing, or its equivalent, with the value Of
such clothing, or the amount received in
money, and the treasurer shall make the
deduction specified in the second section
OF this act dg r, at
e SEQ 4. This act shall take effect from
its passage.
Approved Nov. 81, 1861.
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pproved Nov. l6, 1861
STATE OF VERMONT.

STATE OF VERMONT.
.. SECRETARY OF STATES OFFICE, I
Montpelier Nov. 20, 1861.
I certify that the foregoing laws, as numbered
are true copies of acts passed by the General As
sembly of this State at the annual session, A. d
1861. GEO. W. BAILEY, JR., Sec. of State.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-12-13
LETTERS FROM THE SEAT OF WAR.

The following is an extract from a let
ter from a son of G. w. Scott, of john
son. Mr.. Scott has our thanks for the
privilege which he gives us of publishing
it:
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No. 70.--An act relating to supplies for
the Vermont troops

No. 7o.-An act relating to supplies for
the Vermont troops
Il is hereby enacted, &c. ....
SEC. /. The Quartermaster General of
the State is hereby authorized, to forward
to the Vermont troops, in the field such
articles of clothing, hospital, and medical
stores, as shall be gratuitously forward to
him for that purpose, in this State ; but
rations or commissary stores of any kind
shall not be included in the provisions of
this bill.
SEC. 2. The Quartermaster General is
hereby instructed to furnish one or more
newspapers in this State, for gratuitons
publication, monthly statement of the
number and kind of articles that have
been received, and to what regiments
and companies said articles have been dis
tributed.
Sec. 8. This act shall take effect from Its
passage. 49,.
I
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mont Volunteers in transmitting per-
tions of their pay to their families and
assignees. &
IL is hereby enacted, &c.
SEC. l. The Treasurer of the State is
hereby authorized and required, to act as
depositor aud distributor of the funds
which the Vermont Volunteers serving
the United States, may desire to send in
TO the State, under the allotment system
adopted by the Government Of the Uni
ted States, by general orders numbered
eighty-one, of the War Department, dated
September 10. A. D. 1861, or under
such notifications thereof, as may be law
fully made eeI ,ss.asb
SEC. 2. There shall be paid to such de-
positor of such funds, interest thereon, at
the rate of five per cent per annum, upon
all such deposits as shall remain in the
Treasury for the period of six months or
longer. '.
Sec. 8. The Governor is hereby author
lied and directed to take proper measures,
to cause immediate information to be given
to the volunteers aforesaid, of the existen-
CO and operation of said allotment system
and of the provisions of this act and to
invite said volunteers to avail themselves
of its benefits .,a.
SEC. 4. This act shall take effect from
its passage. .oH
Approved Nov. 20, 1861.
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SueriaI NOtifes.
PIaeervIIIe Post Omeei

PlaeeFvilIe Post Omeei
THk aA1lhteS eAee1aSaai.ea "a SFas<5ssS M
fog all psFts Of this State, close every day 1T this
'O1ee at o'clock, Pm.
The Steamer malls Tor the Atlantic States. close
IN the 9th, leIh Anf1DgA n ea1h Vypth LStasTst to
be sent BY tIIs route must 6s RArked Vie Panama.
The Malls Tor o5eyon a49 MAahlngtOD Territory,
close every day afSo'ei0ek ?. n:
The Man e. GslsslE glai cyase ~ this ONCE
every Wednesdky, hsorSnKHl 6IclOct.
TIE 4allassE EsEtfHR SOsS a O'clock A. NJ
The ptalls Tor CsdnTvIlle and Indian plgglngs
close 1t O'Clock a. ~, every Monday and Friday.
The Sigtls tOl Cod RpFtlsk ah4 0SiUIuA close eV-
cry day, sundnys exccI,ted) At 4 O'Clock.
The keA1Vyf aIaalah eHaAy AsA eesSwseOwa NAIlS
close Tsr.dAyss, ThurDdSys and Saturdays at ~
o'eIOck p. n.
ne Halls .es -csgse9 vellsy eiOse once . week
on TSeSiay NJ oS9Oek 2. y.
The Malls ioF Salt Lake City, close Semi Monthly
on WedassdAY ylagnjpgs ~ IO'siOek. O..
OFFICE II0CRs.-Hrom o'clock, A. NJ, tIll l4,
NJ; and from tIll 8, IN, kSnpAAys excrDtcsl.)
On sundays-YrOm untiTtO, 4: ~. and from
until I r. u. 4. II. SPENCE. r. d.