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Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1863-01-22

tories there by getting possession OF the
capital and bagging the rebel army there,
it may be several weeks before it will move
towards Vicksburg again. But it is said
to be recognizing for the work, and Gen.
Banks and Com. Farragut will have re-
duced Port Hudson before hat time, or
have found themselves insufficient for it;
in which latter case the grand combined
movement on V~icksburg may be still fur
ther delayed. There can be little doubt,
however, that we shall soon hear of the
~rccapture of Galveston, Texas, by the feet
dispatched to that point by Com. Farragut.
While these movements are going for
ward all around the line, will the army
in Virginia remain in its mud huts on the
Ra~ppahannock. Common rumor says No;
that it is already in motion, that it has
crossed the river above or below Freder-
icksburg, and that the rebels are with
drawing before it to their second line of
defense on the north Anna river, and will
fight their great battle in defense of Rich
mond near Hanover Junction. Of all
this we know and believe nothing. What
ever happens we shall doubtless get our
first reliable accounts from the Richmond
papers, thanks to the stupid system Of
suppressing and doctring the news prac-
ticed by our own war Department.
Springfield Republican.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1863-01-22

ca An attempt is making to get the
republican members of the House to re-
peat the fasco of the senators in pressing
the president to reform his cabinet, that
is to GUST Mr.. Seward. In furtherance of
the same project Mayor Opdyke, Horace
Greeley and others from New York are
reported to have visited the president on
Saturday, to urge the removal of Mr.. Se-
ward as essential to the salvation of the
country. The Times correspondent says:
THE interview is said to have beed un-
pleasant, the president distinctly ~avowing
his belief that the government was better
informed as to the necessities of the coun-
try than outsiders could be, no matter
how able or intelligent" If the New
York politicians would keep their personal
feuds out of national politics, it would be
a better and more useful proof of patriot
ism than they have yet given.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1863-01-22

A strange sensation was produced in the
town of Warren, Rhode Island, a few Sun
days since, by the finding of silver dol
lar in the contribution box. The treas
urer of the church, after wondering and
doubling for some time as to who could
have put it into the plate, began to be sus-
%picious of its genuineness. 1t seemed so
strange, so unlike anything he had seen
for months before, that he concluded it
must be designed as a joke. He first tcs-
ted the piece by dropping it on the floor,
but not being familiar with the sound of
silver money he was not able/to decide the
case. He tried it with his knife, but for
the same reason was yet in doubt. 9th
er tests were equally unsatisfactory. At
length he took it to a meeting of the official
board of the church, and submitted it to
them. Some thought it looked and sound
ed right, while others we're of a contrary
opinion. None could remember exactly
how it should sound, or how it Should
look. So the matttr remains undecided to-
this day. Who can solve the mystery?
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1863-01-22
ca Col. Hyde arrived in town last even
ing. 1t is reported that he has resigned.

Coop ~SCHoLAR,-On Thursday of last
week, Frank, a son of Benz. Messer, Of
Wolcott, took a horse belonging to Jere
Carter of that town, from the shed of Bur-
nells Hotel. Frank is only a boy in his
early teens. and seems to have had a de-
sire to display" a little at other peoples
expense, rather than to make money out
of the operation. Instead of making any
attempt to get out of reach, he stopped
over night in another part of the town,
and the next day attended school, saying
that he had hired the horse for q few days
and was to give three days work for the
use Of it. In the afternoon he drove off.
Pursuit was first made for him by Deputy
Sheriff Pinney, in the direction of Mont.
pelier. His scholarly attempts were
learned of at the village the next day,
and parties started in pursuit. We be.
lieve he was overhauled in Hardwick,
where he was again attending school. He
was brought back to Wolcott and on ex.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1863-01-22

animation it was deemed best to give hin
a short term under the tuition of Colonel
Earle, of this place. He is accordingly
in good quarters in the County Boarding
House.
On the examination he is reported to
have answered to the question if he had
been attending school lately, that he had
been attending common school a little, but
that he expected now to try a short term
at the high school in Hyde Park, and that
then, if a good scholar he should probab-
ly spend a little time at the State institu-
ton at Windsor.
He is said to be a forward youth, and
that only a few days before he had been
sent to the post office for the mail matter
for the neighbors, and that he took from
the office several letters, and instead of
handing them over to their owners, open
ed them and then either destroyed or hid
them. Only a year or two since he tried
the same game of borrowing a horse, and
went to Johnson whittier he was followed,
but was found in Morristown, on his way
home.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1863-01-22

G- A dispatch from Falmouth, Va.
on Saturday, said -" The army is again
in a state of high, though indefinite ex-
pectancy. Yesterday, all the corps, including
the reserve grand division, which stretch
es up to Fairfax and does picket duty for
Washington, were ordered to be in readi-
ness to move at an early hour this morn
ing, with three days cooked rations and
sixty rounds of ammunition. Last eve
ming a second order was issued, postpon-
ing the movement until Monday morning,
This may mean that it is given up alto
gether, but the general impression is that
it is only delayed.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1863-01-22

81 The latest arrival from Europe
reiterates the story that the emperor Of
the French is about to make another trial
for Intervention or mediation in American
affairs and the recent interviews of Mr..
Dayton with the emperor and the minister
of foreign affairs, would certainly seem
to indicate that something isin the wind.
1t is, however, positively stated that En-
gland will persist in her refusal to have
anything to do with such a scheme. The
presidents emancipation proclamation is
gaining a good deal of sympathy for US
abroad, as the numerous and very friend
ly meetings of the middling classes in
England a%bundantly testify.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1863-01-22
RELIEF OF OUR WOUNDED AND SICK.
U. S. GENERAL HOSPITAL, !
BrattlebOrO. Vt. Jan. Is. 1863. [
TO THE LADIES OF VERMONT.

TO THE LADIES OF VERMONT.
Since my circular of the 9th inst, many
letters have been received, making various
inquiries and several valuable suggestions.
In reply | would say-That money sent
to Gen. Davis at this place, requesting the
purchase of bedsteads, mattresses and COW
e%rlets, will be properly expended for such
purpose, and duly acknowledged.-Th The
bedsteads costing about ST., mattresses
$3.50. Some persons wish to fit out a
bed entirely themselves; where this is
done we will have their name inscribed
upon the bedstead, and the individual will
please mark their own name upon the bed
ding. The same rule will be adopted in
regard to towns and counties. Should
any county choose to provide 50 beds u
ward will receive the name of the county.
A considerable amount of articles of
bedding and clothing are now on hand,
and we cannot say what additional amount
will be required for this hospital. 1t
would, however be safe to send it here,
because what is not wanted can be sent to
Mr.. Hall in Washington. for Vermont SOL
diers there and in the camps. There is
wanted a moderate supply of dried apples,
%farina, and articles of that class; but no
liquors, preserves, or sweetmeats.
Government supplies us most literally
with liquors of all kinds, but all the So
called delicacies, soldiers do not relish
1t is only the idea that they come from
home that makes them tolerable. The
same sentiment will be better sratifed by
useful reading, or plain necessary articles
of clothing.
Night-caps are made of cotton OF knit
they should be c%onical, about 10 inches
high, white with green tassel and trim
ming. All hospital articles that are trim
med should be so with the hospital color,
green.
Slippers should be of cloth, with car
peting soles, and drawers of common pat
tern, quite loose.
Send all articles to my address, marked
Hospital Supplies, and transportation will
be paid by Quartermaster General George
F. Davis.
We shall soon ask for contributions to
a Library, and at all times old magazines,
pamphlets and books will be acceptable.
ED. E. PHELPS, Surg. U. S. ",
Surgeon in charge and Medical Direc-
tor for Vt.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1863-01-22
ELMORE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY

The Gilmore Agricultural Society, will
hold their third annual meeting for the
choice of officers at the Town Hall, near
the Pond House, OIL Wednesday the 28th
January, at 6 o'clock P. M. The Rev.
H. Herrick, of Wolcott will deliver an
address IN the occasion. A general at
tendance of ladies and gentlemen is solic-
tied. j. W. BRYANT. Sec'y
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1863-01-22

A WOODEN FAcToRY.-Thcre have been
rumor about the streets for a number Of
days that SOM parties contemplated erect
ing a wooden factory at the water power
near the railroad station in this place.
Whether plans have been matured to this
effect or not we are not able to state, but
it is currently believed that a big mill is
soon going up. and ere long cloth will be
manufactured here that will knock cotton
out of use. Success to the new wooden
mill, and death to, king Cotton.-Ca l
edonian.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1863-01-22
MOVEMENTS

Paralysis has not fallen upon our ar
mics because of unexpected defeats, as the
rebels are destined to find before the end
of February. Whether we are to have
such a series of victories as will lift the
country out of its dependency no man
can predict with confidence, but some of
the greatest events of the wal are evident
ly close at hand.
Two powerful iron clads and two steam
ers left New York on Sunday for southern
destination. They are the last INSTALL
ment of a powerful feet, which may be
destined to attack Wilmington, N. c., or
Charleston, or both IN succession, but
which ought to be able to make its mark
wherever it strikes. Five vessels of this
feet are iron clads of the Monitor style,
but of greater strength and with other
improvements. The fifteen inch guns on
board these gunboats throw balls of 400
pounds weight, which should be able to
smash whatever they are hurled against.
The ability Of these floating batteries to
cope with the best land batteries the reb-
els have been able to obtain in two years
of preparation-and the ordnance arse
nails of England have been at their SER
vice-is soon to be determined. Unless
the late storm has delayed matters, we
ought to hear the echo of these big guns
before the week ends. The rebel papers
have accounts of the movement of our
troops in North Carolina against Whining
ton, a portion of the army of Gen. Foster
going towards Goldsboro, doubtless to d.
vert the attention of the rebels and to
break the railroad connection with Rich
mond somewhere between Wilmington and
Goldsboro, and prevent the rebels from
receiving reinforcements from Virginia.
The rebel force in that region is large, and
has lately been strengthened by calling
out the state militia of North Carolina,
and the capture of Wilmington will not
be a holiday affair by any means. But
we expect to hear that it has been taken,
and afterwards Charleston must soon fall
before the combined assault by sea and
land.
Gen. Rosecrans seems to 10 under the
necessity of fighting another great battle
in Tennessee at once, and if the enemy
have been reinforced by Longstreet's d.
vision from Virginia, we fear our gallant
army will have quite as hard a fight as at
Murfreesboro. But if Gen Rosencrans sue
ceeds this time he will push on at once to
Chattanooga, and the rebels will be driven
from Tennessee. Ifhe fails Kentucky will
again be ravaged by the rebels, and the
people of Ohio may again be called to the
defence of Cincinnati. The destruction of
the railroad in Gen Rosecrans' rear and of
the steamboats, bearing his supplies show
how critical is his position.
If the army of the Mississippi stops in
Arkansas long enough to complete its vic.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1863-01-22
CAMP NEAR HELENA, ARK, !
Dec. 9th, 1862.

DEAR BRoTHER :-Your letter of the
2lst is Just at hand, and | hasten to re-
ply. We are having pretty busy times
here Just now. We are on the wing near
ly all the time. / have had a few days
rest, having been detailed for Court Mar
tial, according to an act of Congress of
July 18th, 1862. prviding for a field off
Ger, to hear and determine all cases of a
regimental character and impose the pen
atty thereto. That has kept me pretty
busy, but it was a relief. For Is days |
was in my saddle every day, and some
days we marched As miles, and you may
judge for yourself whether we are seeing
service or not. l have not heard from
my family for a month. I do not know
the reason, unless the rebels intercept our
mails. We are nearly cut off by them.
You can see by the map that we are pref
ty we'll down in Dixie"
[ sympathize with you in your bereave-
ment for your son but those things we
have got to expect. We are torn from
our homes and friends, and many of us
never will see them a~gain-such is the
fate of war. 1t seems hard, but | sup.
pose We ought not to complain. l want
to see this rebellion put down. We
are periling our lives, health and per.
haps our future happiness for our once
happy and prosperous Country. 1t was
conceded before this war broke out, by
all nations | think, that the American
people were the happiest and most pros.
porous people in the world; but, alas
what are we now? A wreck, tossed upon
the political pillows Of the Country. Look
at a great portion of the men that are
left at home? Those that are not trying
to pull down the government are trying
to get their hands into the public crib.
Look at the corruption in many of oul
public officers men that were elected by
the people, ~supposing them to be honest
and conscientious, now have proved them,
selves to be traitors to their friends, theil
country and their God. | left my fami.
ly, my home and my all, to help to sus-
tain my country. the laws and constitu.
ton, (the latter, one of the greatest in.
struments that was ever devised by mer
of modern days.) and it will be a chance
if | ever get back to that home again, and
it makes my heart ache to see things g
as they do.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1863-01-22

HYDE PARK SABBATH SCHoOL-General
Question next Sabbath, by Rev. Mr.. Bal
ley, what prophet performed the same
miracle that Christ did in feeding four or
five thousand The question for the
young ladies' class, by Miss Patience
Woodwork, "a certain man took another
mans girdle and bound his own hands
and feet. Why was this done? Word
for next week, a verse containing which,
each scholar is expected to repeat is "Ho-
ly." Answer to question last week may
be found in Acts. 27: SO.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1863-01-22
LECTURES ON HEALT

Miss E. H. Goodell, is lecturing this
week in johnson, and is meeting with
Tery good success. On Tuesday evening,
the large vestry of the Congregational
Church was so crowded that some were
obliged to stand, for want of seats.
Next week she intends visiting Cam.
bridge, and will deliver her course of four
public, and one private lecture to the Ia
dies, at the Borough. The first lecture
will be on Sunday evening, on scriptural
lessons on health. We are glad people
begin to realize that they have been drug,
ged to such an extent they are all more
or less ailing, and that they have a desire
to learn a better way. Very few, howev-
er, will heed the truth. because it is so
simple and SO questionable, though they
know that their present course is killing
them by inches. Well, they have perfect
right to commit suicide, if they wont kill
themselves too suddenly!
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1863-01-22

At the meeting of the Stockholders of
Lamoille County Bank held in this place
on Wednesday the 9TH inst, the following
directors were chosen:-
l.. H. Noyes, John A. Child, Horace
Powers, Geo. Wilkins, Orlo Cady, G. G.
Chadwick, and Amasa Paine. AT a SUBJ
sequent meeting of the directors L. H.
Noyes was chosen President.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1863-01-22

ca There has been nothing to confirm
the reports that Burnsidc's army has &C.
tually made another movement, or is about
to advance, and if anything of the kind
was contemplated, it has evidently been
put off a little longer. We shall probably
have the first reports of the doings of our
present large force in North Carolina,
through rebel sources, and it is about time
we had somc intelligence from hat direc.
ton. A rumor from Washington says q
part of the army Of the Potomac is about
to be removed to the West; but we can.
not think this probable under the present
state of affairs.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1863-01-22

PASTORAL V1sIT.-There will be a party
at the Town Hall in Morrisvillc Thursday
evening the goth inst, for the benefit Of
Rev E. B. Half. All are invited to attend,
and have a friendly social visit with the
minister and his family, and each other.
Oysters will be served, with other refresh.
ments.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1863-01-22

ACQUITTED.-We learn that John Smith
who had a lengthy examination at West
Concord on charge Of having murdered his
wife, has been acquitted there not being
evidence against him sufficient to bind
him up.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1863-01-22

ca The president has approved the
joint resolution authorizing the further is
sue Of 500, 900, 900 in demand notes, and
the paymasters have already received the
money to pay of the army and navy in
full.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1863-01-22

eT There is to be q Masonic Levee at
the Mansfield House, in Stowe, on Thurs
day Eve, the Goth inst.
On Thursday evening, February 9th,
there is to be a ball at the Dutton Hotel,
in this village.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1863-01-22

CD R. W. Nye, Of the ~Irasburgh House,
intends soon to give a ball. The time is
not fixed, though somewhere about the
l4th of next month is talked of.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1863-01-22

The N. Y. Times, is a good paper. See
prospectus in another column, and send
for a specimen. 1t is we'll printed, and
you will like it.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1863-01-22

ET Small Pox is said to have appeared
in Barton, a few cases having occurred
below Barton Landing.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1863-01-22

W. H. HADLEY, of johnson, isan authorized
agent for the Newsdealer, and money may be paid
to, or contracts made with him. the same as with
us at this office,
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1863-01-22
MlarritA.

In Irasburgh, Jan. 18th, by Rev. Thomas
Bayne, Mr.. Abel M. Hawley and Anne M, relict
Of the late George Bryant, all Of Irasburgb:
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1863-01-22
FROM MAI. A. II. SEELEY.

We are permitted to make the following
extract from a letter by Major Seeley,
written to his brother in the 18th:
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1863-01-22

Excise Stamps of all kinds may now
be had at the Bank in this place.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1863-07-03

had received; They state that the Confoa.
rates had held Gettysburg for some t mo''e'le-
Vious to the approach Of the Federa ,l' o,l pre-
and had not only occupied but had comr o,mas
terrifying the hills west Of the town . uh..
they propose to check the advance tom mreie
Cham bersburg and the mouth Of the Cnn, t.u
land Valley. ''D'0'''
1.-The movement Of General REYNOLDS ana
the rapidity with which he advanced aflar " INV
tering the east end of the town, took them
somewhat by surprise, and he soon obtaina9
the prominent position which the Confederalra
we've terrifying. The fighting through The
remainder Of the day was ina futile at;ennt on, on
their part to regain this important position
from which they were frequently repulsed-
Early in the afternoon both Longstreet and
Hill combined their forces for grand effort to
tu1n the right flank, when General Hovards
18th corps which broke andran at ChanceNoye
vile, dashed in to regain their lost laures, and
most nobly did they repulse these TWO veteran
corps of the Confederate army The repulse
was SO complete that no further attempt was
made by the enemy during the rest Of tie
day, and night closed in with our holding the
position chosen by the enemy to give US battle
from.
''The 81 and 18th army corps also came on
the field after the last repulse O.. the enemy
but owing to the fall Of General Reynolds, and
the ateness Of the hour, as we'll IS the ex
haustior Of the men and the desire 10 take
care of the wounded, it was determined not to
push the enemy for q renewal OF the conflict.
s'1Vhen our informant left the field yesterday
morning Gen. Meade had arrived, and the
main body Of the army was N position; ready
to push the enemy SO soon as day should dawn,
"From one Of the officers who came DOWN.
charge of the prisoners who arrived last night,
and who left Gettysburg on "Wednesday after
noon, we have accounts not so tayorabIe, az
those given by other parties. He describes
the fight on that day as rather unfaVoraD5e 70
our arms and states that the enemy held the
field at the close Of the day. our force hav ,iS
fallen back after the fall Of General Reynolds
that the attack Of the enemy was so sGa 1I:n
and unexpected that both the corps o. nln
and Longstreet were for q time engaged WIN WIN
General Reynolds corps and that the 71n cos
took but little part in the battle We VI"
doubtless have reliable intelligence to-day
~, ~ - lo1ur r. o hndV o.