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Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1862-06-27

Gallant Fight in Arkansas.

The following account of the fight with
the rebel batteries on White river, was
received at Memphis on the 10Th, by the
gunboat Conestoga, which arrived with
dispatches containing particulars Of the
engagement. On the 18th the gunboats
st Louis, Mound City, Lexington and
Conestoga, and the transport New Nation
all having on board the 46th Indiana
regiment, Col. Fitch, which left Memphis
a week ago to open communication with
Gen. Curtis army, and remove obstruc-
lions from the White river, assembled that
stream. The gunboat Mound City, Capt.
Kelly commanding, was about mile and
a half in advance, in the bend of the riv-
or, near st. Charles, when two concealed
batteries opened on the Mound City.
Her decks were Immediately cleared for
action, and as soon as range was obtained
the guns opened fire. Capt. Kelly sig.
nailed Col. Fitch to land his force below
the fort, which was successfully accom-.
plished. The Lexington and st. Louis
shelled the works, and under cover Of
their fire Col. Fitch gained the rear Of
the rebel position. AT this juncture, a
ball from the siege gun on the bluff struck
forward on the port side Of the Mound
City penetrating the classmates, passing
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1862-06-27

CO The Summit House, on Mt. Mans
field. is now open for the reception of Wis
itors. Mr.. spaulding and his wife took
up their residence there on Thursday Of
last week. How many have visited the
summit this season we have not learned
Two gentlemen from New Bedford, Mass,
by the name of Charles Alma and A. R.
Tucker, each bringing wife and six chill
dren, have taken rooms at the Mansfield
House. The gentlemen intend to remain
but short time, when they will return !;
their families are to spend the summer
among the Green Mountains. We under
stand that other families from the same
town are expected in few days, and it
is expected that during the season, Mr..
Matthews will have abundant opportunity
to show to outsiders, that Northern Ver-
mont has abundant attractions for the
tourist, and that Stowe has one man who
can keep hotel" Not that Stowe has
not others, also, who are capable of "d do
ing the thing up brown" for Mr.. Good
rich is not behind the best; but Mr..
Matthews will probably have the best op-
portunity of showing what good land
lord should be. AT his table you can al
ways be served to a good cup of tea,-
hot, not luke warm, and dishwatery.
Bah! how fiat and insiped cold tea is.
In the morning you need have no fears
that your breakfast will be ruined by your
coffee being over done, or underdone, OR
half cold. 1t comes on to the table, steam
ing and fragrant, tempered to just the
right strength, and of that flavor which
all lovers of the article know so we'll how
to appreciate; and when we say that the
other and more substantial fxings neces-
sary to the satisfaction Of the inner man,
are served in asimilarly satisfactory man.
ncr, we have perhaps said enough.
We believe that Wesley Matthews, Sc
far, at least, as the table is concerned,
ca +" keep hotel"
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1862-06-27

through the steam drum. The vessel filled
with the escaping vapor, and nearly every
one ON board was scaldcd, only 20 of the
officers and crew out of IT'S escaping from
injuries. The scene which ensued was
horrible; many of the crew, frantic with
pain, jumped overheard, and some were
drowned. The boats from the Conestoga,
which was coming up at the time to sup
port the Mound City, we're sent to their
relief, but the rebels fired at the men in
the water with grape and canister from
their field pieces, numbering most Of those
who were attempting to escape. Being
appraised of the state of affairs in the river,
Col. Fitche's regiment pushed forward and
carried the fort by storm at the point OF
the bayonet. The rebel works consisted
of 2 batteries, the lower one mounting 6
field pieces, and the upper heavy siege
guns, managed by 400 to 500 men, under
command of Col. Frye, late United States
navy. About 200 rebels are said to have
escaped, over 100 reported killed and
wounded, and 80 taken prisoners. Among
the prisoners is Col. Frye, who was woun-
dcd in the shoulder, and brought to Mem
phis by the Conestoga. Capt. Kelly Of
the Mound City, was severely scalded
about the face and hands, but will recov-
err; I'd Master Hearth, Sd Master Kinsie,
4th Master Scoville, masters mate, H. r.
Browne, the paymaster, Chief Engineer
John Cox, and Assistant Engineers John
McAfec, and Hollingsworth, were killed ;
pilot Charles Young was severely scalded,
and reported since dead; Surgeon Jones
and carpenter Manning were slightly
scalded. From so to 100 of our sailors
have already been buried, and over 20
are missing. Col. Fitch reports but few
of his men wounded, and none killed
and but for the unfortunate accident on
the Mound City, the rebel works would
have been carried without loss on our side
She can easily be repaired. A flag officer
has been sent to Cairo for Another crew
The rebels have INSTRUCTED the channel
above, by sinking 2 large steamboats, and
a gunboat believed to be the Maypole.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1862-06-27
Written for the Lamoille Newsde.l.,
ALBANY, June 90. 1890

""e 20, 1862
Mr.. EDITOR The news of impOrt,,,.
here, has all dried up. We have natl
our share Of the rain that has f,r.'
around us. On Tuesday last the ps4
Geo. Putnam had barn and shed ~,
hog-house burned down. There wa.
yoke of oxen and one COW and a calf =
the barn, that could not be saved, o.,
of the oxen broke lose, and smashed a.,
and died just outside the door.
All his farming tools, with four o, e..
tons of hay were consumed. The bon.,
was saved with the greatest dificultv-.N.
property was partly insured, fire snn
posed to be accidental.
On Monday, w. f. Chamberlin no,
loading load of logs, and got a loo mi
ed on to one Of his feet, smashing i w..
severely.
On Friday, week, as Elder King va,
drawing the last brand from the ,,s
piece of land he was to clear this Yea,
his leg was caught between it and stumn
breaking it into fine pieces.
We learn that Frank Mason, Of lr,s.
burgh, attempted to commit suicide one
day last week, by taking laudanum and
strychnine. When found, he begged hard
to be let alone to die, but he was saved
by medical skill. Cause, low spirits
This is as have heard it herc-suppOss
it to be true--carnot vouch for it.
Yours Truly,
F.A.H.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1862-06-27

kTJ. NJ. Sanborn, of Hardwick, as
siguor to himself and E. NJ. Clifford Of
Wolcott has obtained patent for an i'm
proved milk cooler. The article is claim
ed to be adapted to the filtering of milk
or other liquids through water 50 as to
change its temperature, and to be readily
applied to and removed from any ordinary
vessel.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1862-06-27

PARoLED.-Ira S. Drew, a member Oh
Co. |, Vermont Cavalry, who was taken
prisoner in the retreat Of General banks'
has been released on parole. lie Is now
at Winchester, Virginia. He was sick az
the time he was taken. There are now
only two Of the cavalry in the hands OF
the rebels--Miles Of Albany, and Mallory
of Lowell.-Irasburgh Standard.
FIRE IN ALBANY.-Wc learn that the
house and barn belonging to Rev. Gc0
Putnam in Albany, was burned on ia''
Tuesday night. We have no particulars
-Irasbwgh Standard.
eg A pike weighing twelve POUNDS
and half was last week caught III VI;
Connecticut here, at the mouth Oh 0o ~
river, by Mr.. Shattuck, an engineer VI
the Central road--B. r. A'yus.
9Tvarious southern papers which na''
been received, announce Q battle on james
Island. near Charleston, on Monday :,
last week. They report that the ffderal
forces made an attack on rebel battery
but were driven off with considerable 1852
after some severe lighting.
eI The Malone Patlad'Hm says !,
eThere are fourteen cases Of lypn0's
fever in ono house at Rouse's Point !, arr
sing from stagnant water in the cc''a' :
two Of which have already proved; fatal
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1862-06-27

ca A private letter from before Rich
mond on the 10th, says: "On our ap-
proach the crops looked Furnishing but
where we encamp, even for short time,
everything is destroyed under the tramp
of men and horses. The wheat is mostly
in the milk, and grass, oats, &C., are
equally forward. The weather has been
very damp lately. l saw Lieut.. Sawyer
last evening. He has charge of all the
pioneers in the Division, and sees to the
building and repairing of all the roads
He is real steady and takes pride in doing
his duty we'll"
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1862-06-27
MethOdism in Lamoille County.

Rev. E. B. Half has placed upon our
table copy of the minutes of the Metho-
dist Conference recently held at North
field, by which we learn that the Metho-
dist church in Cambridge has 81 members,
8 practitioners and one local preacher.
One child was baptised last year. 1t has
one church edifce valued at $500, and
one parsonage valued at $3.50. The con-
tributions last year for Conference claim
ants was one dollar; for Missionary So
ciety $24,S4. The minister received
$40O for his services, which was the full
amount of his claim.
Watervillc and Belvidere, both under
one organization, has 60 members, 25 pro-
bationers and one local preacher. Four
were baptised last year. Property in
Union churches estimated at $1,000. The
sum of $3.50 was raised for Missionary
Society, So for Tract Society, and 81 for
Bible Society. The minister paid SIT
for rent, and received $3l7 towards his
claim, which was $4l7, leaving him 500
deficient.
The church in Stowe has SO members
and 10 probationers. One member has
died during the year, and has been bap-
tised. There is one church edi6ce valued
at $500, and one parsonage valued at
5000 The sum of $l4 was raised for
the Missionary Society, and 1915 for the
Bible Society. Sixty.ive dollars was
paid for rent, and the minister received
$433 towards his claim Of $465, leaving
deficiency Of $92.
The church in Hyde Park and Morris
town numbers l42 members, 13 proba-
TONERS and 2 local preachers Two men,
bers have died, and one has been baptised
There is one church ediice valued at
$500. The sum of $3.50 was raised for
Conference claimants, and $40 for Mis-
sionary Society. The sum Of $40 was
paid for rent, and the minister received
SAB towards his claim of $545, leaving
deficiency of $l02.
Elmore Society has 80 members and 1
probationers. One member has died and
one has been baptised. There is one
church edifce valued at $500, and one
parsonage valued at $500. The sum Of
1913 was raised for Conference claimants,
and $4,55 for Bible Society. The preach.
or received his full claim of $3.50.
Wolcott Society numbers 81 members,
probationers and 2 local preachers. One
member died last year. There is one
church edifce valued at $1,000. Seven
dollars and fifty cents was raised for the
Missionary Society. The preacher re.
ceived 1925 towards his claim Of $40
leaving deficiency Of $l15.
johnson Society numbers Sc members
and IL probationers. One member has
died, and 4 have been baptised. There il
one church edifice valued at $500. Thu
sum Of SO was raised for Conference
claimants, and 81 for Missionary Society
Forty dollars was paid for rent, and tn,
minister received the full amount Of hi,
claim Of $3.50.
Eden Society has 81 members and {
practitioners.
Stowe has two Sunday Schools, in which
10 officers and teachers are engaged, and
so Sch GLARS attend them. There arc
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1862-06-27

Ca There was brilliant little fight
on the White river, in Arkansas, on the
18th inst. Four gunboats, with an In.
diana regiment, went up the river to re-
move distractions and open communica-
tions with General Curtis, and at ST..
Charles were fred on by two rebel bat
teries. The gunboats CALAMITY returned
the fire, but an unlucky shot penetrated the
steam drum of one Of them, scalding near
ly the whole crew, and the work of TAX
ing the batteries was completed by the
land forces. The rebel loss was consider.
able, while ours would have been very
slight had it not been for the casualties
occasioned by the escaping steam. All is
quiet at Memphis, and numbers are CON-
ing in daily and taking the oath Of ALE
glance. Gen. Halleck appears to have
abandoned for the present the persuit Of
the rebels and is drawing back his forces
to Corinth. There can be but little doubt
that Beauregard, with portion Of his
command, is on the way to Richmand, to
take part in the grand struggle that is
impending there. Late rebel papers ac-
knowledge the fact, and state that Bragg
is now in command at the Southwest
Springfield Republican.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1862-06-27

SAD EvENr.--On Wednesday night the
18th inst, the house occupied by the fam
lily of Willard I. Brown, of Peacham,
was burned with two of his children.
Mrs. Brown, with the two youngest chill
dren, escaped. yet not witout some injury;
but the oldest children, aged 10 and II
years, asleep in a chamber, were consumed
with the house. The fire occurred about
II o'clock. A barn near by was also
consumed. The North Star has these
further particulars of this distressing oc-
currance:
The fire caught in the upper part of
the building, where three children were
sleeping, while Mrs. Brown (whose hus-
band is in the federal army,) was sleep
ing in the lower part, with an infant
child. About - o'clock Mrs. B. was
awakened by the fire, and Immediately
started to 60 up chamber to the rescue OF
her children, but she found the stairs all
in flames, ard was obliged to abandon
her purpose. Pretty soon one Of her
neighbors arrived, and found one child
still able, by great exertion, to jump from
scuttle hole into his arms, and in this
way its life was saved. A call was made
to the other two children, aged 10 and l.
years, but there was no response. 1t is
supposed they had already persisted. Ev-
cry possible effort was made to save them,
but without avail. A short time after
the neighbors arrived, the roof fell in, and
subsequently portions of the children's
remains were found. They were daugh-
ter and a son, named Alice and Perry"
!
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1862-06-27
The General Congregational Convention.

The General Congregational Convention.
The General Convention of Congrega-
tional ministers and churches Of Vermont
met at Norwich, on Tuesday of last week,
as we learn from the Chronicle. The
following from this County attended :
Rev. Lyman Bartlett, Rev. Horace Her
rick, Bro. Samuel Merriam, Dea. r.
Washburn and Rev. J. Dougherty.
The Convention adjourned on Thursday,
to meet next year at Middlebury. P. H.
White of Coventry is to preach the intro
ductory sermon, and Rev. Thomas Bayne
of Irasburgh, substitute. Rev. Lyman
Bartlett was appointed delegate to the
Evangelical Consolation of Rhode Island,
and Rev. E. Wheelock, substitute.
From the report of the state Of religion,
VIC clip the following: ain Orleans AS
ISOLATION there has been "a general good
attendance to the word and few hopeful
conversions in some Of the churches
The working force in Coventry has been
considerably increased by the addition Of
six members in the prime Of life. And
while there have been drafts upon the
congregation in various ways. attendance
.
on public worship has not proportionally
diminished. The church at Newport
have built a new house of worship, which
they occupy by themselves every Sabbath.
At Barton, also, the meeting house has
been repaired and young pastor settled,
with prospects of increasing prosperity.
Additions by profession, 81.
The report from Lamoille Association is
quite cheering. There has been much
larger number of additions than in any
year since the formation of the Associa.
ton. The pastor Of the church in John
son does not recollect, in ministry Of
eleven years, so uniform religious solem.
nifty as that of the past year. The pres.
ence Of the Hcly Spirit has been enjoyed
in Morrisville to some extent, and some
conversions have occurred. The little
church in North Hyde Park has beer
strengthened by the addition Of eight
members and there is an increased dcvo.
ton and unanimity which are having 0
salutary influence on the community
The resident membership in Eden has in.
creased more than one-third. Hopeful
words are also spoken of Wtterville, an.
other Of our almost extinct churches
Three have been added to their numbers
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1862-06-27
MASS CONVENTION,

A Mass Convention Of the freemen of
Vermont will be held at Montpelier, on
the 9th day of July next, at eleven o'clock,
A. NJ, to nominate candidates for Gov
ernor, Lieut.. Governor and Treasure r to
be supported at the ensuing election.
All who are in favor of sustaining the
Constellation and the Union, and Of sup
porting the National Administration in
the present crisis Of the country, arc cor
-dially invited to attend.
H. HENRY BAXTER,
j. GREGORY SMITH, Republican
r.. w. CLARKE, State Com.
GEO. c. SHEPARD,
June 9Th, 1862.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1862-06-27

The FoURTH,-G. w. DEMO, at Eden
Mills, and G. Fuller of Troy, propose to
give the lovers Of the dance an opportunity
to enjoy themselves on the evening of the
Fourth of July.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1862-06-27

All returned prisoners belonging to anv of the
volunteers or regular regiments of the United
States Army, who have been exchanged or re-.
leased, are requested to report themselves with
descriptive lists Immediately at the United
States Mastering and Disbursing Office, in Bur.
lington, VT, where they will be mustered for
pay, DC.
All Soldiers fit for Duty, belonging to any of
the regiments in the field must Immediately re.
turn to their regiments, or be treated as de.
serters.' Those with descriptive lists" will
report directly to this office. Those without
- Descriptive lists" will Immediately report by
letter to Adjutant General Washbum, Wood
stock, VT, upon whose orders transportation
will be furnished from this Office to their Regi.
ments.
/ ly- This order does not include those sick and
wounded returned soldiers'' who are under
charge of DR.. S. W. Thayer, and have his hospi
tai furloughs. These will report to him as here.
tofore, by letter. DC.
ALL OFFICERS ABSENT FROM their regiments
without sufficient cause, must rejoin forthwith,
on pain Of visitation of Regulations.
".
ALL OFFICERS OF THE REGULARS and Voun
duty with leave, will be considered "absent
without leave" Par. No. 1926, General Regu
lationsl unless they are found at their posts by
the 2lst day of June, 1862.
V.
+ ALL INVALID AND WOUNDED OFFICERS who
are able to travel, although their disability may
not have been removed, [par. lsI, General Reg
ulations, will repair, without delay, to the
Camp OF instruction" at Annapolis, Nd, to re-
mort to the General there commanding. to All
such Officers under the charge Of DIR. lhayer
will report to him Immediately, at Burlington
Vt.
VI.
ALL Coon CITIZENS, particularly selectmen
Constabes and Sherifis, are especially enjolned
to challenge every soldier, or man, known TO
heve enlisted in the United States Army twho
may be lettering about their respective towns or
laboring therein,) for the production Of his lur'
Tough or discharge, and If such be found EXPIRED
or unsatisfactory, report the facts TO TINS ohicc
Immediately, with his name company, and regl'
ment. and date of enlistment If practicable, lhss
orders may issue for his arrest and return 10 DIS
regiment at once as q deserter.
A "BLAcK LIST" Of all the Deserters from inc
Vermont Regiments, with their respective resi-
dences. is being prepared, and will soon be pun
lished with an order for their arrest. :,
&c Any such delinquent who Will report
himself TO this Office before an order for MS ~,
rest may issue will be relieved from me paln
and penalties Of desertion. Every Soldier ~
porting to this Office, will be subject to tnoi.
ough inspection by the Army Surgeon OF lai.
Post. and legally discharged here iffound unit
for service. BY order.
JOHN W. JONES, U. S: A.,
81 Commanding, DC.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1862-06-27
o. The Atlantic Monthly for July has

60 The Atlantic Monthly for July has
come, and more welcome visitor we do
not have, Somebody has taken the lib
erty to borrow the June number, and has
not seen fit to return it We have missed
it and mourned its loss great deal. If
the person who took it does not return it
within week, we shall have to send 20
cents to the publishers and get another
copy. for we don't see how we can get
along without it. If the borrower will
return it, and promise not to do so any
more, we will willingly give him quar-
ter and say no more about it. We want
the Magazine anyhow.
ca The Continental Monthly is also
received. This is another Magazine
which we should hardly know how to get
along without. "Among the Pines" a
story of Southern Life, just completed in
its pages, is to appear in book form and is
now ready. 1t has been pronounced su-
perior to Uncle Toms Cabin" in in
terest, and Horace Greeley says of it,
whether invented or not, it is true be-
cause true to life" 1t is published in a
handsome limo, volume of $50 pages,
cloth, 81, by J. R. Gilmore, 1872, Broad
way, N. Y.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1862-06-27

egT The recruits drilling at this place,
at the invitation of the people of Norris
town, took an excursion into that town
on Tuesday last They left this village
at about s o'clock and went to Morris
town Corners, where they were treated to
beer and lemonade, and saluted by the
firing of guns and the raising Of the Stars
and Stripes on the flag staff in that vii
lage. They in turn saluted the flag with
cheers and other demonstrations Of APP
probation.
They then went to Morrisville,. where
they were treated to lemonade and beer,
and invited to the residence of the differ
cnt villagers and served to good dinner.
The company is now so near full that
their organization will doubtless take
place this week. They have made good
progress in learning military evolutions,
and being now dressed in uniform, make
good appearance when drilling.
Since writing the above, we learn that
the organization is expected to take place
to day. Friday.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1862-06-27
IMPORTANT ARMY ORDERS

U. s. MASTERING AND DIsBURsING OFFICE J
Burlington, VT, June Is, 1862. |
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1862-06-27

CoNcERrs.---Mr. N. w. Leavitt and
Miss Emma Bailey propose to give Con-
cert at johnson on Monday evening next
the 3oth inst, at Stowe on Tuesday. July
LIST, at Morrisvillo on Wednesday, July
I'd. and at Wolcott on Thursday, July 3D..
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1862-06-27

ALL OFFICERS OF THE REGULARS and FOlun-
teers, except those on parole now absent from
duty with leave, will be considered "absent
without leave" Par. No. 1926, General Regu-
lations1 unless they are found at their posts by
the 2lst day Of June, 1862.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1862-06-27

ALL OFFICERS ABSENT FROM their regiments
without sufficient cause. must rejoin forthwith
on pain of visitation of Regulations.