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Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1863-11-25
NEW HOTEL ENTERPRISE.

The hotel accommodations at Mt, Mans
field, Vermont, having proved wholly in-
adequate during the past few seasons to
meet the increasing demand, the project
of building large hotel in Stowe was start
ed by several prominent residents of the
town and others interested in the prosper
ity of the place. The capital stock was
taken up with avidity, the list of the
shareholders embracing the names of many
prominent men in Vermont, including
Governor Smith, and in this and neigh
boring cities An act Of incorporation
had been passed by the Vermont Legisla-
ture during the present month, and the
first meeting of the stockholders was held
in this city yesterday morning. The fol-
lowing gentlemen were chosen Board Of
Directors for the ensuing year.
W. H. H. Bingham of Stowe, Vt., (Pres-
ident), j. Gregory Smith of StAlbans,vt.,
" P Noyes of Burlington, VT, and S.
Robinson, Martin l.. Hail. Barnabas Davis
and G. Allen Browne, of Boston.
The hotel, which is already well ad-.
vanced, is to be three stories in height and
200 feet long. 1t will be built on the
most approved plans of modern construc-
tion, supplied with water in every room,
and lighted with gas manufactured on the
premises. The public-spirited citizens of
Stowe subscribed upwards of $500 to be
expended in shade trees and identifying
the park in rear of the hotel and other
wise evinced their cordial interest in the
new enterprise. Everything will be in
readiness for visitors at the opening of the
next season.-BoStom Advertiser.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1863-11-25
s. HOWARD, Publisher.
From the Home Journal.
THE QUESTION,


Springs dewy scarlet lips my kisses chanieds
lolled on Summers bloomy blushing bedi
Then Autumns golden bowl, blood-brimmcd>
drained
And Winter found me tremulous and dead.
From God, creations meaning then, to wrest
To tear His heart-strings, and to wrench His
rod . r... .H.., iii
TO test, as man the '&ed, who mar. did test.
And from their sockets plucE. the eyes of God /;
Eais very brain to probe was my law.
Thought glappled with the stars with hands of
might
Yet. in Gods breath, the universe saw
Shake like an atom, in a breath of light.
A starving babe upon the breast of Thought;
An angel plummeting all time, all space
So, only breathed my soul, and ever sought
To snatch from God the veil that shut his face.
And homage, envy grew and love was hate;
And fellow angels wept to see me kneel.
I stamped upon scorn God could not safe,
And left creation shuddering at my heel.
And on the verge of time and space hung,
Insane my soul, winged with eternity.
Her grosser blood drained, and then she sung
OF faith, of hope, of love-of life and Thee.
And then the dewy scarlet lips of Spring
Once more kissed, a soul enomored clod
And heard, from her eternal bosom, sing
voice-Canst thou by searching find out God
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1863-11-25
FEMALE COURAGE.

A striking trait of courage in lady
forms the subject of CONVEX sation at pres
ent in the French metropolis. Madame
Aubry lives in solitary chateau, not far
from the town of--. The family
consisted only of M. Aubry, his wife, a
child about year old, and one maid-ser-
want. In the little town, every light is
out by ten o'clock, and of course the
most perfect solitude reigns at that hour
in their house, which lies off the road,
and is completely hidden by trees. One
night last winter, Madame Aubry was
sitting alone, reading. Her husband had
left her in the morning to visit friend
some six or eight miles off, and, as he
expected to bring home considerable
sum of money, he had taken the unusual
precantion of arming himself with pair
of pistols. At about six o'clock, the lady
went up to her room to put her child to
bed. Her apartment was large room on
the first floor, filled up on one side by an
Old-fashioned chimney, and on the other
by deep and spacious alcove, near which
stood her infants cradle. The night was
a gloomy one, cold and dark, and every
now and then a dash of rain beat against
the gothic windows. The trees in
the garden bowed to the wind, and their
branches came sweeping against the case
meut; in short, it was night in which
the solitude of the mansion was more
complete and melancholy than usual.
Madame Aubry sat down on low chair
near the 6reside, which by its sudden
flashes, cast an uncertain light over the
vast apartment, throwing its antique car
wings and mouldings by turns into brigh-
ter relief or deeper shade. She had her
child on her lap, and had just finished it
for the cradle. She cast her eyes toward
the alcove, to see if the cradle was ready
to received its little occupant whose eyes
were already closed. just then, the fire
flashed up brightly, and threw a strong
flight on the alcove, by which the lady
distinguished pair of feet, cased in
heavy nailed shoes, peeping out under the
curtain in front of the bed. A thousand
thoughts passed through her mind in an
instant. The person hidden there was
thief, perhaps an assassin--that was
clear. She had no protection, no aid at
hand. Her husband was not to return
till eight at soonest, and it was now ou-
Ily half-past six. What was to be done ?
She did not utter a single cry, nor even
start on her seat. The servant girl prob.
badly would not have had such presence Of
mind. The robber probably meant 60 re.
main quiet where he was till midnight
and then seize the money her husband wat
! to bring with him; but If be should fnd
J that ho was discovered and that there
was no one in the house but two women
he would not fail to leave his hiding place
and secure their silence by numbering
them. Besides might not the girl be the
robbers accOmplice9 Several slight caus
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1863-11-25

He evidently intended to hold his position
until dark, and then withdraw at his
leisure, as he had bridge, partially
tressle- work and partially of pontoons. in
the rear of his works In this he mis-
calculated on his man. Gen. Sedgwick
had other uses for his guns and garrison.
AS soon as it became dark the infantry
of our Ist Division advanced nearer the
enemy's works. The artillery fred less
rapidly, and, of course, with not much
precision. At this time was standing
near our batteries, where | could overlook
the whole position. AS our Infantry ad-
vanced nearer the rife-pits our artillery
ceased firing, for it was now so dark that
foes could not be distinguished from
friends distance Of 20 PAGES. Musket-
ry continued however, much at random.
and the quick flashes of the guns marked
out the line of fire upon the thick black
ness of the night. The enemy kept firing
from several pieces of artillery, for he
knew our forces were nearing his works.
Finally our forces charged upon the forts.
The cannon believing fiercer than before /;
shell screamed; grape and canister and
minnie balls whistled strange tunes-and
over and above all rose the fierce shouts
of battle. Now we could hear the clear.
heavy swelling cheer of our own men
then came the sharp, yelping shouts of
the enemy ten minutes passed in this
manner, and We were yet in doubt as to
how far our brave boys had succeeded.
Squads of prisoners came to the rear occa-
sionally, but all was dark and confused
and doubtful. Then the firing quieted
down until scarcely gun was heard or a
blaze seen. This was the I" lull before the
storm" All at once a sheet of deadly
fire shot over the rifle. pits, and ran along
the lines then there came shout, and it
was of victory-every thing was ours.
And then the lines in the rear took up
the shout, and there went up cheer which
made the night ring like huge bell struck
with sledgc-hammer. ...
, In the morning | visited the scene Of
conflict; the victory had been complete
Many battle will go into history with 9
! more sounding name, but venture to say
that, considering the forces engaged, this
/ is one of the most brilliant victories ol
7 record,
Over 1.400 prisoners Gncluding TIVE
brigadier generals and over l25 commits
stoned oficers) seven pieces Of artillery
seven stand of colors, or battle flags, thre,
, caissons, one flagstaff from which tn
3 colors had been torn, and all the small
: arms of those captured killed and Nouu
s ded. fell into our hands.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1863-11-25
A Coon JoKE.---On Tuesday last. Esq

A Coon JoKE.--On Tuesday last, Esq,
walked into the Menphremagog
House with a justice execution in his
hand, against some party in town. to
secure debt. This execution he handed
to the constable, and said something in
an undertone to him. Thereupon friend
of New Hampshire substitute hunter,
who happened to be in the rooms whis-
pered to said hunter, and told him the
constable had just received writ for his
arrest. The S. H. darted out Of the door,
made circuit round behind several barns,
and at last brought up on the depot
grounds, where he hid himself aboard the
train that was just leaving. Such is life.
-Nescport Ne,os.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1863-11-25

eY A box Of curiosities was exhibited
at the late agricultural fair IN Randolph
county. ILL.,. on the 9th ultimo, by Miss
Maria Coulter, teacher. It consisted
chiefly of articles sent from New Eng
land, to wit sprig of the Charter Oak,
"a piece of white quartz taken from the
summit of Killington, piece of the great
Rocking Rock near Craftsbury, sprig Of
cedar from the bed Of Runaway Pond. in
Glover. sprig Of pine from the summit
Of the Green Mountains, &c. These arti-
cles took the FIRST premium in the curios.
ity department. t.-Newport Neaos.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1863-11-25
THE BATTLE OF THE RAPPAHANNOCK.


From an army letter in the Times. VIC
extract the following account of the late
battle on the Rappahanuock and the posi-
tion of the Vt. Brigade preceding and du.
ring the battle:
Long before this reaches you, your rea-
ders will have read detailed accounts of
the brilliant vicory of our corps, on the
9TH inst, at Rappahannock Station, but
lest it should be forgotten that Vermont
"had hand in it" will give you
brief account of the battle.
While our brigade has no especial claim
to urge .to the victory, which rightfully
belongs to the lst Division, we may be
pardoned for feeling common pride in
the order of the Greek Cross.
Our corps broke camp at Warrenton ear
ly on the morning of the 7th. At noon
we sat down in line of battle-arms
stacked-and coolly eat our dinners be-
fore the enemy's works. The rebel pickets
looked on in wonder evidently surprised,
and not aware of our intentions.
The formation of our corps was as fol-
lows list division on the left I'd divis-
ion on the right; Sd division in reserve
Our brigade formed the right of the sec
ond line of battle. the I'd and 5th Yer
mont regiment resting near the river, the
latter regiment PARTLY deployed as skirm-
ishers. In our front was the Sd brigade
of our division, connecting, on its left,
with the lst division.
In this order, at 2 P. NJ, our lines ad-
vanced. The rebel pickets exchanged
only few shots and retreated toward
their rihe-pits. When our line Of battle
reached the high ground, distant about a
mile from the fort, the rebels opened fire
with she'll from several heavy gnns. Our
own batterses. which, to this time. had
kept concealed in the edge of the woods
in our rear, now advanced to the front,
and the firing became rapid, spirited and
exciting AS our lines contracted, the 9Th
Vermont advanced to the front and toward
the ford. In doing so they came in sight
of the enemy, VIII, sent his compliments
in several well-aimed shots, wonnding,
either with shell or by stones thrown up
by them two or three men in the regiment.
While this duel was going on between
the artillery forces, most of our brigade
lay down behind the ridge of ground
where our batteries were stationed. Shot
and shell came Kissing bounding, scream.
ing and bursting all about ms, several
ugly pieces calling loudly for certain indi
yiduals, but not more than two or three
casualties occurred in the brigade, none
fatal @
a -
The enemy was said to have 10 gun'
in bis works, several Of them 20 poundsre
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1863-11-25
For the Newsdealer.
VISIT TO QUINCY, MASS

Quincy lies eight miles from Boston, on
the line of the Old Colony and Fall River
Rail Road. 1t is noted for its immense
quantities Of marble. (properly Heranate)
THIS article goes to all parts of the coun-
try. Many of the finest, aud most mag
ni6cent blocks and Buildings in Boston,
including the State House, were once
sleeping seundly in old Quincy. l think
Fort Sumpter, was built of the same ma
terial.
Quincy is also noted as the resting place
of the Adamses. Here were born. lived,
and now sleep two of the Presidents of
these great United States. Two of the
most pure, and honored of Presidents !;
men who lived, and held high and sacred
trust ere treason had showed its blood-red
hands---a trust cemprehending the we'll
being of every individual in this vast
commonwealth, and spanning the highest
interests of the Nation. These men
occupied an eminence from which crowns
and thrones were seen paling IN the glory
of its magnifcence.
The homestead, less than one mile
North of the village, on the Rail Road.
which passes near the barn, through u
deep cut spanned by bridge. We stop
ped at the barn where the groom was comb
ing and brushing the horses He showed
US grey, somewhat used up, some II
hands high, weighing about l2 hundred.
The last of span which John Quincy
used to drive. The barn is old, and
painted redish brown. The grounds
are laid out tastefully, showing that he
who had a Nations interest to look after
@ouia afford respite from corroding care
in which to look after his own; that the
great are interested in the smallest anc
most common circumstances Of life Tht
fences were built in the most substantial
manner. We pass through the heavy iror
gate. under the spreading boughs of a larg'
chestnut in front of the house. Here tn,
Adamses used to sit in the cool of tn
day. felt an interest in that old chest
nut, from its association with the grea
and good--the statesmen that used to 81
beneath its boughs Here was his cottag
home. We passed under the portico--her
were old fashioned chairs of substantial
make. by the side Of the wall In tn
hall were paintings. To the right Wa
sthe sitting room-quite a mnseum--al
old fashioned fire place, shovel and tongs
Here were the soft down cushioned chairs
.one double chair, joined together ct tn
yback. with writing desk between then
j, lifted the lid. Here were pens, ink, am
paper. as he left them. Upon the cente
table. were shells, books. and other curl
,osities. among which I noticed larg
horn handled jack,knife, aud an iron car
basket. resting upon 6 curious frame Q
the same material, some three feet high
The walls we're adorned by large ful
length mirror. Pictures of Mr.. and Mr.
George Washington, President Monro'
John Q. Adams, Charles f., minister I
England, .(who now owns the place. an
others in old style. Here also was a POI
trait Of she father Of John Adams, whe
child in his slip, not yet graduated I
pants and jacket. Crossing the hall t
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1863-11-25

THE NINTH VT. RxeIMENT-Extracts
from a letter by member of Co. F, If
the 9th Vt Regiment, dated Newport
Barracks, Nov. 5th say /" We are sta
toned about 30 miles from Newbern, guar
ding the railroad. o. Some two or
three companies of our regiment are sta,
toned at different places along the rail-
road. We have very comfortable barracks.
a ( What there are here of our reg
ment now seem to be gaining o 1t is
quite as warm here think, as il is in.
Vermont in July. O " suppose that q
good many Of our regiment will be in
Vermont soon; of these left behind sick,
I understood that 20 were to start the day
we left Fortress Monroe. H5iH a
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1863-11-25

ca An Irishman being asked by a
friend, /" Has your sister got son or q
daughter answered, " Upon my sowl,
don't know whether I'm an uncle or an
aunt"
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1863-11-25

NATIONAL BANK.-The charter for the
first National Bank in this State has been
issued this month, 1t is the First Ma
tional Bank of Springfield; capital $780,
900.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1863-11-25

az The Montreal Commercial Advers.
tiser (Which sympathizcs with the rebels}
states that the late attempted attack on
the Northern lakes was organized at
Richmond, and consisted of 38 rebel off,.
GERS. They embarked at WilmInton on
the steamer Robert E. Lee, and landed
at Halifax, where the cargo Of the steam.
er was sold for the expenses Of the expe-
dition, and brought $4,000. The ak
pedition was designed primarily tore
lease the rebel prisoners on Johnson's Is
land; but, had they succeeded in that.
they would next have made demonstra-
tions upon our lake commerce, and the
frontier cities and towns. Fortunately.
the expedition has failed, and the steamer
Robert E. Lee, has been captursd.-- VOL
sars Doiy
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1863-11-25

The enemy was said to have 10 guns
in bis works, several Of them 20 pOundsrs
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1863-11-25

Springs dewy scarlet lips my kisses chaniedi
loled on Summers bloomy blushing bedi
Then Autumn's golden bowl, blood-brimmcd> I
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-05-19
Union League az DiekeysiIle.

In pursuance to notice given the friends
of the union met at The Diekeyyille school
house. I'll Saturday the 18Th day of April
A. ID. 1868, al O'clock p. M. TO form IA
union League; the meeting ,rganized by
appointing Andrew Smith chairman, aud
Charles hickey Secretary.
Motioned aud Carried that the chairman
appoint three to draft resolutions; the
chairman appointed Charles Dickey, BEN
jamln Shinoe, dSpauldIn W rks SAID coin
Inlttee.
| ReSolred, That We hold these truths to
tie sell evident, that all mun are created
equal, that tney are endowed by their Gre
ator with certaLi uuallenable rights; that
among these are lie, liberty, and tine pur-
suit OF happiness that to secure these
rights, Gcsernne ats are Instituted among
| men.
| RESOLVED, That we will support the
Government and the Constitution Of these
/ United States, at all hazards.
RESOLVED, That We believe President
LIncon's proclamation OF emancipation WAS
real necessity, and Was made at the
right time and for glorious purpose--to
save the union.
Resoived, That we as loyal citizens Of
these United States, are determined 10 sis-
tain tins federal government, aud TO that
euu We do here., pledge our sacred hon
or, our lives and property.
Resolved, That we have no sympathy
for traitors, either South or North, aud as
for the Copperhead traitors -ot the North
that wear the copper to designate ,uelr
standing IN regard 70 present troubles 81
the country, tina. he or they who wear
such emblelns of disloyalty, displayed u
public view are hereby notified that II they
wear them as above named, in lie above
named town, do 80 at their risk.
RESOLVED. That We the loyal citizens OF
the town Of Paris, in consideration OF the
importance of having government thy
has protected and will still continue to fo-
tect our rights, our lives and our property,
will endeayor to aid in crushing tliisTeDvl-
lion, BY proving ourselves truly loyal tc our
countries cause.
ResoLged, That we will stand and pro-
tect each other as brothers under all cir
cunstances, in regard to the performance
OF any duty enjoined upon us Ivy said
League, in maintenance Of our govern
ment by putting down traitors TO our gov
eminent.
Resofved, That copy of the proceed
ings Of this meeting and the resolutions be-
printed in the Grant county Herald, and
the Platteyile Witness.
Loyal and enthusiastic speeches were
made by Charles Dlckey Esqr, and Ben
jamin Shinoe, Is r. rhe meeting adj
journed to meet the 25lh day Of April '63.
CHARLES DIcKE. 9ec'y.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-05-19

SroRKE's AMERICAN REBELLION Hon.
E. G SToRKE, Of AaLurn, N. T., il writ
ing a history ofthe war We are engaged II
with the rebels, 10 two volume handsome
" bound, 700 pages. illustrated with wood
cuts and maps. and with portraits of the
leading heroes, land and naval, at $3.50 per
voIume--E. II Ray of CassviIle, agent for
Grant, Iowa and Lafayette Counties.
Mr.. Raj has favored US with loan Of q
copy of the first volumes to read, and wa
have read several chapters thereof. Slorke
is good writer, makes his subjects plain,
appears to be careful to report facts only,
avoid tedionsness and aims to interest by
writing precisely what the people will want
to know. Up to this time all the great
American historian have been great dough-
faces or pandersrs to Southern prejudices
Storke is certainly an exception as he goes
at it boldly and gives ths Cause Of the re-
bellion. the names Of the conspirators South
and North, including Buchanan and Floyd,
and then dsshes into the political parties,
just as if he wasn't afraid of anybody nor
any party nor any church nor even the devil
Unhke Headly, who aims in bis history to
reconcile the doughfaces TO his work by so
balancing the books as to make the abolI-
tionists North and traitors South equally
responsible Tor the war, Storke aftirms on
the contrary that slavery Is the sole Cause
and the cruel traitors and doughfaces the
machinery of war which slavery has be-
gotten to pfoiract its lite--a war the like Of
which SLAYER, has begotten in all countries,
in every age in which slavery fourishe as
a national institution. Storke opens right
III the chapters we have read, and though
he may fail as a popular historian.the very
fact that he is free man-free from dough.
faced influences and free to recognize til,
hand of Almighty God as superior TO The
INVENTIONS of men will give him SUCCESS in
winning the public respects and Christian
regards of ALL
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-05-19

Circus, -CAsrELLo & VAN Week
circus is proving a complete uccess. Their
day and erening receipts at Boscobel on
Wednesday last We're ever 5000. Cas-
TaLLo's wonderfully trained horse Mont
Tor, and hull Don Juan, surprised every
body and elected the admiration of all.
When II is taken into consideration that
Tho entire set of horses, the finest ever seer
with any circus travelling in tie West
we're selected during last fall and winter
am ng the farmers of this county and brief
y trained during the winter and early
spring. we are astonished at the Industry,
pers, Y.rancs and tact in training by Cas-.
TELLo aud his men. la no part of the
Vest has there been for some years so
much attention gwen TO breeding horses as
10 Grant county, and at last the horse crop
oeg'ns to show very largely TO our credit.
we thnE IN few Years the same will be
@'d of our county for sheep aud cattle
and our srhools and academies promi the
same good result for the rising generation
ane and women.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-05-19

SroRKg's GREAT REBELLIoN.--We are
requested by the agent Of this book fol
Grant county, Mr.. u. H. RAY, to give no
Tee that he will be able to deliver the frs
Volume in about four weeks, when sub
scribers are requested to be ready toreceiv'
and pay therefor on delivery. He wishe
to engage several canvassers for Iowa ant
LAFAYETTE counties. P. o. address, Cass
vile.