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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1862-04-08

NUPNnIOH FAMILY FLOUR-fof sale
: y quantities TO s1it by
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1862-01-25
HARD & REYNOLDS,
LAWRENCE AND ENPoRIA
0. 5. Mail & Express Line
THROUGH IN ONE
With Passenger Coaehss.
Connects With z. s. EXPIRES. snsT,
Railroad for all Points
NORTH, SOUTH AyD EAST,

THIS LINE Is WE'LL sroCr, ~
Il furnished with comfortable P.zsaz.E.- =.
e and CARES the o. s. Nail LezTez -
passes through Blop1ningtOa. O. T.
Mound. Ridgewsy, ITO. BzrIineE-,a s.. "a
and WsterlOO-aErives IN Enpoxis 4. "a. ..S-7
Of same day. Returning, leave. F,u-.,-.- 'eais;
Tuesda{. Thursday and Saturday rnornips 90.
4 3el0ek, ar1aslng a LAvresee sane day.
and EmpOcia, and in eoazees5s- "a = r-ass
Express, on reasonable s<-z.I- a. -. 's : :
guaranteed. -'F--st-y
u Tbs line Is over the oaiy az--es -.
Central, Southern and Southwestern Ea-.a- :
Fare-ReAsonAble-
August Ia, Is6O-ly
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1862-03-28
STREET sCENENs IN WASHINGTON.

Thre is one popularity in the sight
seeings of war time, to which our street
aspect owes some of its liveliness-one l
have not seen commented upon in any Of
the Letters from Washington-the nat
ural result of having neaO riders and neao
drivers to all the horses The variety of
runnings-away is quite curious! Saddle
horses beyond control, with and without
riders, are "thick as blackberries. No
body minds these, for fortunately, the
streets and avenues are wide, and the
horse would rather not run against you if
he can help it. But the four-horse teams
that break away from halfdrunken SOL
diers-the carriages, ambulances, mule
wagons, hay-carts, and hearses-any or
all Of which may be seen dashing through
the streets, on almost any one day, behind
infuriated animals--are lively beholdings,
for which we are indebted mainly to "the
War" In fact it alters the value of COM
mon walk; for a lady who sees four horses
and an indiscriminate helter-skelter of
spokes and axle-trees coming toward her,
is very likely to rush to the nearest pro-
tecting arms. A week in Washington,
just now, is full Of droll experiences Of
this kind.-N. p. Wills. . lE
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1862-03-28
THE STEP.MOTHER.

The marriage rite is over, and the guests have
turned aside,
With tears my eyes are streaming, and my grie
cannot hide;
wreath my face in smiling, as led my little
brother
To greet my fathers chosen. but could not call
call her Mother.
Che fair young creature. with meek and gen
With blue eyes soft and loving and sunny silk
en- hair
know my father gives her the love he Dor an
other.
But II she were an angel, could not call he
Mother.
Last night heard her singing song used tt
hear.
AZ its sweet notes seemed halowed by her VIII,
sings above;
1t pyined my hert to hear it, and my tears coulc
not smother.
But If she were an angel, could not call he
mother.
My father in the sunshine of happy days to come
Has half forgot the shadows that darkened ou
old home,
His heart no more is lonely, but me and littl
brother. ..,
They have moved my mothers picture from it
old accustomed place.
And have set beside my fathers, fairer, youn
ger face;
They have used the dear old chamber, boudoi
for another,
But will not forget thee, my own,-my ange
mother.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1862-03-28
WASHINGTON AFTER THE ADVANCE.

N. P. Willis, in letter to the Home
Journal, thus notices the effect of the re.
cent advance into Virginia:
1t was mournful to see the difference at
Wizards, last evening. inst as great a
crowd-just as many officers-but the
favorites all gone, apparently! The la
dies do not seem to deal out their smiles
according to the apportioning of the
prophet So" But as his part is that goeth
down to the battle, SO shall his part b.
that tarrieth by the stuff: they shall part
alike" 4 Sam. XXX. 24.) But, probably
the very qualifications which procure thu
appointment to Generals " staff" arr
those which constitute the admired beau
good looks, good manners and family in
fuence, with means enough to be luxuri
Gus in style and equipments--so tha
when all the Generals went of, with tn,
fifty OF sixty dashing fellows who form
the staffocracy, it was natural enough
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1862-03-28

gr George Francis Train, the high
pressure Yankee, who has figured in Eng
land in building street railroads, and MAJ
king American stump speeches, lately had
public discussion with secessionist in
London. Mr.. Train wound up his final
speech one night, as follows: "The Sc
cessionist made one statement about south
ern courage which l must rectify. This
is the same old brag that one southerner
is equal to three or four Yankees, and
said that he himself was good any time
for two. (Hear.) Now, Mr., Chairman.
if l have weak point that is strong, that
is the point-Qaughter) and if you will
supped the rules and send out for pair
of gloves, | will soon prove to you by
facts-while he uses words-that there is
one northerncr, at least, who will make as
short work of him physically as he has
done intellectually" cloud and contin-
ed cheers and laughter.) The challenged
party became the challenger, but Mr..
Trains proposition, however, was not ac-
cepted; and, during the excitement created
by the novel offer, the question was ad-
journed until Wednesday.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1862-03-28
that "t the fashion" should have disap-

that the fashion" should have disap-
poared.
But the Fates are wonderfully recuper-
ative in their proctor-ship of hearts Reg
iments of cavalry have been entering
Washington, from Annapolis and the
North, all day, (the day after the depart
ure of the head of the Army,) and anoth-
er five thousand of infantry are due this
week, l am told-besides which, the mar
row escape of the capital, (in the Merri-
macs having had it in her choice to bonn
bard us, ,)will ensure large force on the
Potomac. Washington will be plentiful
ly oficcrcd, horse and foot" apparently
while the increase of handsome young
Englishmen, within the last few days, at
Wizards cosmopolite table, has been ex-
traordinary. An advertisement appears
in the Star of this evening, stating that
" two hundred dollars will be given to
any person who will procure for the ad-
vertiser frst-lieutenancy in volunteer
regiment, he having had ten years expe-
ricnce in the English Army"-and this.
perhaps, shows what the attraction is
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1862-03-28
Written for the Lamoille Newsdealer.
INTENIPERANCE.

There is not little being said at this
time, upon the subject of Intemperance;
and we are sorry to say, if we may judge
from the practice, and even precept of
many, that there are as many if not more
advocates for it than against it. Men of
talent that have very fair degree of res
pectability, .oil!fuly fall into this error.
They reason not according to the dictates,
or rather the convictions of their own
minds but influenced by base and sell
fish motive, they argue in the way that
best promotes their own advancement in
popularity. This, decidedly, should not
be.
The subject before us, is one that i'm
peratively demands the attention and
self-sacrifce, if need be, of good infuen-
tial men.
1t often occurs that the very men whose
influence, if brought to bear, would 90
very far towards irradicating this most
pernicious vice, from our land, seem to be
the least interested or jealous in the cause
The reason is obvious--they feel rather
tender" in regard to the subject be-
cause they think that they may thereby
render themselves unpopular among a
class ofmen who style themselves friends.
The future condition of society and the
rescue Of intelligent young men from ruin
who would otherwise make useful citizens
and bright ornaments in society, plainly
and seriously suggest that we should lay
aside all scruples and paltry motives,
and cooperate, hand in hand, in the glori-
Gus cause of redemption.
There are q tew steps being taken in
this place, we may hope. in the right d.
rection; and may the work 60 bravely on,
not only here but everywhere in the land.
&a4a as4 ol aEgml JOHN.
Cambridge, March 81, 1852. bl
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1862-03-28
Written for the Newsdealer.
LINES

,p,rrrs ON SEEING MOTHER WEEPING BEsIr
THE COFFIN OF HER CHILD.
Sleep on, loved one, calm is thy rest
No pangs distress thee now;
Thy hands meek folded on thy breast.
Deaths seal upon thy brow.
Nv angel child. why did place
Ny hearts most cherished hope on thee?
Now in this sweet, pale faded face
The wreck of all those hopes see.
Those eyes will never more unclose.
And beam on me with fond delight;
Those cheeks which We'd the summer rose,
Are turned to cold and changeless white.
Those ice.cold lips no more thou'lt press
Unto mine own, with childish glee;
And Oh! my child, mothers breast
Can ne'er again thy pillow be.
Thy joyous laughter now Is hushed,
Thy low sweet voice no more is heard,
Thy little heart hath ceased to beat
Twas but the air thy soft robe stirred.
Beneath the willow tree we lay
Thy baby form, so sweet, to rest
And wipe the bitter tears away,
While planting roses on thy breast
Stowe, Feb. l3, 1862.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1862-03-28

"SECEsH, MAssA, ALL SEoEsn. "A
newspaper correspondent visiting Alcxan-
dria, was pilotcd through the town by a
negro, with whom the following conversa-
tion occurred 80 .i.-... ....r...
How do the white folks stand here,
uncle-Union or secesh 2 . .r.....
"Sccesh, massa, all secesh." .....
You don't sayl Why, I supposed
otherwise. l thought the secessionists
had left town"
"some of 'cm has, but they're all secesh
what's here now, that's the sartin thing.
But they keep awful still, I tell you. If
the soldiers warn't here they'd talk right
out, too. Dey's deceivers. Don't tell
me! Law don't l know en-? these
white folks?"
"Well, how about you colore Are
you all secesh, too?'
"No, sar bet we aint !''
"Will the colored people help their
masters ?" rsafT'H r"f"a'
Nary time. What we want is to get
off! We know what's gwine on. Darkey
not so blind as white folks think"
But somc of the slaves say they'll go
for their masters
Darkey talks to suit his master-don' t
like to be strung up, he don't Darkey
say anything-depen on who he talks
to-" ai tau.s.
This was got off with great glee, and
was manifcstly considered huge piece Of
philosophy and strategy. m
"Who owns you?"
Mrs.---.She's in Baltimore--reg-
ular secesh--so Use contraband you see. u
Then your mistress don't get yonl
wages"
Mary time. Uncle Joe pockets his
own earning now-fact is, Uncle Joe
belongs to himself and the Lord now. Nc
use talking. Black people know what
they're about, these times"
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1862-03-28

willow, kind of expression of counte-
nance, not devoid of shrewdness-such is
Honest Abraham (the nickname given
to Presinent Lincoln.) 81 g - @ If
| give you all Mr.. Lincoln's claims to
public respect, you will allow me smile
at his whimsical appearance, and at that
pair of kid gloves which seem astonished
at finding themselves in the hands of a
rail-splitter. He advanced in shy, awk-
ward manner, shook hands with the Prince,
then with each of us, and attempted to
enter into friendly conversation. "How
many days did you take from Europe ?
Is it to the son of Lucien Bonaparte that
| have the honor of speaking? What do
you think of America? 1t is very hot?''
Evidently the worthy man was most kind
ly disposed, but the representative of free
dom had none whatever in his speech OF
manners. He had no difficulty in express.
ing himself, Che gained his position by
his speeches. and the Prince spoke En-.
glish perfectly. l should have preferred
seeing jolly, blunt, clustering farmer
proud of his position as a parvenu He
was SO awkward that felt quite disap
pointed. Ishould have liked to conjurt
up my jolly farmer. We separated witt
more shaking of hands; we followed th'
Prince to the Capitol. 81 Thi
evening dinner at the Presidents. nee
with various surprises. First, an agree
able surprise l find myself seated mex
to Senator Sumner our former travelin.
companion in Switzerland md brother O
our friend he is most agreeable, intel
ligent man. Opposite me sits Gen. Nc
Clellan, man of an'energetic and intel
ligent cast Of countenance of simple
modest manners, thirty-fve years of age
He is distinguished pupil of the militia
ry school at West Point. During tn
Crimean war he went there on tour 0
military instruction. But why" whis
pers one man in my ear, does he take
different view of affairs from every on
present? ?" And another whispers int
my other ear, That is our future Firs
Consul. Is everything to be changed :?
| express some doubts on the subject. TIL
rejoindcr is :" He has fine game, if h
knows how to play it."
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1862-03-28

A SUGGESTION FOR THE SOLDIERS. Tho
captain of the barge in an Oxford boat
race, just as they are starting, gives each
rover little slice of lemon to hold in his
mouth. He knows the philosophy: any!
thing in the mouth that promotes the
flow of saliva and keeps the throat moist
answers as well or better than drink,
which often, in quantities, weakens the
stomach. A physician, who understood
these things, used in his long drives to
take Glove into his mouth, instead of
drinking frequently as his inclination
would have led him to do. The advan-
tage Of cloves is that they contain much
in little space, and do not loose their
strength. For the soldier they would be
peculiarly useful, since they are aromatic.
stimulating and astringent, which last
quality would tend to counteract that ten
dency to irritation Of the bowels which is
the bane of the soldiers life. Half q doz-
en- day are enough; one clovO may re-
main in the mouth for hours. ss
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1862-03-28
From Vanity Fair.
A WONDERFUL ESCAPE.

OIuen, ere now SooSe pinpleS hd'e lloch
on the skins of the brave. The flesh of
men of iron has been known to creep.
Valor sometimes oozes through the palms
of persons overfowing with it.
New York was in funk. The Merrs-
mac was reported outside. 1t was sup
posed she would turn the commercial en-
porium inside out. She has breakfasted
a la fourchette on the Cumberland, dined
on the Congress, and as we had no such
tubs to throw to the whale, she was ex-
pccted to sup on the Empire City,
What opposition could we offer to this
Colossus Of Roads, steam-legged and iron
booted? The outer forts might have done
something, but the guns were in a sweet
condition, being honeycombed. Some
semi-lunatics suggested that the cannon
of the half moon battery at Governors
Island might be able to beat off the iron
intruder, but on inquiry it was found that
what had been taken for Dahlgreens peep
ing out from the embrasures, were only
"quakers." Nothing could be done, and
was done accordingly Meanwhile night
was coming on, and the prospect darkened.
The panic increased Marine Assu-
rance went up; popular assurance went
down. The value of vessels in the har-
Dor declined to that degree that the own
ers would have given Morgan twenty five
per cent to take them at half price. The
great ship owners, anticipating the fate
of their craft began to pray. The Board
of Commerce broke out into cold sweat
and the Board of Under writer's became
hysterical The night wore on dismally
What could be done? Several solid
men of great strategic skill proposed tc
tear down the Sandy Hook Pharos and
block up the Narrows with the materials
thus at once putting out the light and
obstructing the passage-a manouvei
sometimes practised with wonderful effect
in domestic life. .......
But there wasn't time to do it. Tht
"iron monster" was reported below. This
might have been satisfactory had she no
simultaneously been reported as coming
up. This being the case, the " Great in
terest" had nothing for it but to sit shud
dering in the dark, waiting for dayligh
and destruction-which they did.
Providence was considerate enough t
disappoint them. The reported monster
turned out to be the steamer S. Lop,
very Slow concern indeed, which brough
the pleasant intelligence that the Monito
was believed to be pitching merrily int
the Meyrtnac, and about the same tim
the lightning announced a thunderin
hole in the rebel Ironsides. AS soon a
the result of the action was known, tn
reaction was beautiful. The erected hal
of the metropolis subsided. The teeth 0
the commercial world no longer chartered
Marine Assurance recovered its cheek
Shipping interest ordered its flags u
from half mast, and shouted "who'
afraid p
The entrepot of the Western world wa
< saved so was Jersey City so were Wee
hawken, the Navy Yard and Stevens Bal
terry.
1t was a great moral triumph Blu
Heaven forbid that the courage of ou
} merchants should ever again be subjecte
to such terrible test. We were With
! an ace Of stone blockade!
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1862-03-28

gT Government has information that
the four steam rams now building by the
rebels, two at Mobile and two at New
Orleans, are similar in construction, though
undoubtly more formidable, than the
Hollins turtle, They will, however, it is
believed, bear no comparison with the Mer.
rimac. y 61 td 4e
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1862-03-28
FRENCH SKETCH OF THE PRESIDENT.

9a One of Prince Napoleon's suite describ-
ing the visit to Washington, thus gives
the experience at the White House :--"Af-
ter waiting few minutes small door
opens and admits very tall man, six feet
high, thin, dressed in complete suit Of
black, and holding in his large hairy hands
pair of white gloves, which he has nev-
er put on, and which he never con put
on; long nose, wide mouth, small agree
able eyes, hollow cheeks, his beard cut in
the American fashion, fashion which
would make Jupiter himself look vulgar
"a toupet Of long hair raised up on his
forehead and falling back like q weeping
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1862-03-28
s. HOWARD, Jr., Publisher.
NEwBURN.

The fortifcations at this place, recently
captured by Gen. Burnside, are thus des-
cribed by a correspondent of the Tribune,
dated the 18th inst:
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-07-30
- The explosion Of Haxard's now

The explosion Of Hazard's powder
mill, It Hazardvills, Conn, . few days
since. was . horrid affair. Eight men
and one woman was killed. Only The
bodies Of two could be found. The 9th
ers were blown to pieces. and tho only
fragments found were heads, fingers and
portions Of limbs, al Of which 6llsd only
m ordinary watsr-pail, and were found in
all directions and At great distances from
the explosion.
There is scarcely vestige left Of the
buildings destroyed. So severe was the
conclusion that dwelling houses within
two miles were anroofed, windows bro
ken. trees uprooted. horses, cattle and
people prostrated, esc. The explosion
was distinctly heard in Northampton and
West Brook6eld, distance Of over TWEEN.
ty-five miles. In Springfield houses we're
Jared as if by an earthquake.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-07-30
Louisville, July %.
DIED u:

~ the Yesidsnce Of Mrs. Lieut.. s. P.9psrk~r. cor
ner OF 9Th and Concert streets ths evening of
26th, 1853, Mrs. MARr A., wife Of A. c. Barr. st~d
~ years and 10 months
On Saturday evening. July 26ih, EntLY ELLm n
D.. graduate OF Pennsyivania hedcsl university,
Phiisdslphts.
4hs Ellis Was one Of the fes whoss - rnsst desire
vaa 70 do good 10 the world and she did accomplish
much OF her earnest purpose. IL Is TO Be deeply
for The world media such go0d women She came from
her quiet village home In Illinois to the s!ck
soldiers for her heart burned with patYl Gc frsor
No sister OF Charity was ever devoted TO g6.d
WORKS than this quiet unosentatious quak. maiden
There have bee those who sneersd =, her superior
knowledge and wiss executive ability. but like II.
proud eagle she folded her injuries 10 her bosom
In silence and died. Peace 10 her ashes. O.W.B.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-07-30
judicial Convention

Notice 10 hereby given that Republican d~lssaia
convention will be held 1t NJ. Pleasant "wednesday
she 9th day Of August next for the purposa OF nomin
ating candidates for the Office Of Judge and District
Attorney for the First Judicial District OF Iowa
Zach County In the District will be entitled to one
delegate, and additional deepste for every 100
votes cast for A. Lincoln for y, esdent in lss0. and
additional delegate here there is remsinder or
traction exceeding SO votes
loyal citizens without regard to former political
sociations, who are in favor OF giving honest sup
port 10 the National Administration, In athorough
and erecsua suppression OF the rebellion are
10 corporate with MS.
SAML. F. MILLER
Chm Cent? Com lat judicial Dist
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-07-30

We clip from defaulter Babbitt's Couu.
Gil Bluffs Bugle. the following unmistak-
able editorial in opposition to the war
The Bugle has been from the start an
unswerving Mahonyite concern. bu. lacks
the jesuitical cunning Of its master:
President Lincoln, in his late letter 10
the Governors Of the Northern States
says this is an Unnecessary and inj,ri-
oas ciU,l gar" There are Democrats
to-day. confined in loathsome cells Of
American Bastiles, for saying the same
thing, there are the ruins OF Democratic
presses, destroyed BY Abolition mobs to
be seen in every state under Federal ia.
r,sdiction, for telling nearly the same
thing; there are dozens Of Democratic
papers which are At this time prohibited
the use Of the mails. simply for opposing
this Unnecessary cieil var, and vet ~
IS American citizens. tamely submit, and
allow this spirit Of despotism to stalk un-
molested over our once free country"
Singular - il may seem, We find in
the same paper the following editorial,
condensation Of this position IN this rem.