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Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1863-04-14

less branches sounded for all the world like
dog whistle Soon the rain fell in great
drops against the windows of the little room
In Which the trio were assembled in high
council; hump back Michel, big Hans,
who had fled away his letters and escaped
not long before from the fortress of Minden,
and the tall counterfoiter Stofel, who, be-
ing pursued by warrant for having coined
Hcssian money, had taken refuge in Lippe-
schen
i tell you, began hump back Michel,
changing the tobacco from one side ct his
mouth 10 the other, ''the house of tho farm
err is as lonely and secluded place as a
decent man could wish to rob. / have been
round it hundred times myself, and know
every crack and Granny"
'tAnd are YOU sure that he has five hun,
drod dollars in ready money in his sleeping
room r asked big Hans.
Suppose there were but fifty, brother
was the answers tour purses are as empty
as our glasses, and we must fill them. -
Haloo, Mrs Lnnkceper, bring lis some
beer" and the woman brought in a full
pitcher.
I've have" continued Michel, filling
his glass, +" our dogs, our crow bars, and
ourselves. You seem to have dcyilish
tender conscience today what ais you !
DO you fear for the safety Of your soul, or
are you in dread Of he'll and purgatory,
and such absurd nonsense p
"God knows | fear nothing so much as
the hang-man at present" cried big Hans,
clasping his throat with his fingers.
Fear nothing" said hump back Michel,
laughing by the grace of God you shall
yet live to cat a good many hearty meals r
@ You mock at heaven and earth,
erowled big Hans. "You would mock at
either cue Of us if it fell to our lot TO mount
the gallows. But stop--listen | hear
some one"
"Foolm cried tall Stoffel. 'you arc al
ways thinking of the bailiif; We are perfect
ly safe here !"
Big Hans was not mistaken, The house
door opened, and the two recruiting officers,
Luabbe and Fretsch entered, disguised as
Hungarian quacks. Being wet through
they sat down BY the kitchen ire to cat
their supper but scarcely had they begun,
when the three thieves entered from the
back room, passing through the kitchen IN.
order to set out on their midnight visit TO
the farmer.
TTo nv CONTINUED
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Ut 4 letter winch lay on the table beside
hlm, called to a corporal, ordering him to
put us among tie new recruits, ahd not to
spare us in the broad-sword exercises, for
we Were couple Of miserable imposjors.
We reminded him Of our rank aud our
commissions.
Dogs" cried he, do you think ] don't
know who you are, You stupid rascals p
Take off their masters clothing and put it
with his carriage and horses! In time Of
peace you should 60 to the galleys, but in
war you have the honor of furnishing food
for powder"
In conclusion, he called us by our real
names, aud dismissed us We saw now
that the Jew had sold us to the recruiting
officer, and that he had baited US with
part of his gains. As we left the apart
ment we heard the commandment give orders
that the carriage and horses should be sold
and the proceeds sent to our master. We
had become so accustomed to play the fne
gentleman that a soldiers life seemed full
of hardship, and | learned from experience
the mighty influence which habt can ex
ercise over man. My companion held
cat day only; struggled against my
fate three days, but III the end of that time
every remembrance Of my self-imposed
rank vanished; made rapid progress in
the art of brandishing, presenting arms,
DC the army bread soon tasted like the
finest biscuit, aud became convinced that
experience was the best master, as we'll as
hunger the best cook. BY what circum-
stances was advanced to the position of
recruiting officer, you know as well as |. "
Old Luebbes story and the walk came
to an end at the same moment, and it was
decided that both should set out without
delay on a recruiting expedition. As a
disguise they chose the mask Of Hungarian
quacks, and at twilight set out in sky blue
jackets, pantaloons Of the same color,
wrapped in long, white mantles, with shah
by fur caps on their heads, and chests filled
with plasters pills, salyes, &c, on their
backs. They took the direction of Lippe-
schen, intending to PASS the night at 1.-THE
green Bush" tavern ON the highway -
At that time the green Bush" was known
as the headquarters of hump back Michel,
a robber, who, with his companions, kept
the whole neighborhood in state Of excite
ment and terror until he was caught, and
forced to go about with chain and ball
attached to his ankle. On the same even
inc ON which Luebbe and Fretsch set out
on their recruiting expedition, hump back
Michel with two of his comrades was PLAN
ming robbery on the grounds of rich
farmer not far distant During the first
part Of the evening the heavens looked
dark black clouds passed over, driven by
the wind, which, blowing through the leaf
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TO BE CONTINUED.

WHAT is the difference between one who
walks and one who looks up fight of stairs
One steps up stairs, the ether stares up
steps.
Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1863-04-14
THE RECRUITING OFFICER.

TRANSLATED FROM THE GERMAN, FOR THE GAZETTE
Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1863-04-14

EcoSoMY low to make pantaloons last !:
make the coat and vest first.
Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1863-04-14

gentleman who had lost his wife, Whost
maidgn name was Little, addressed the following
70 Miss Mere, lady Of diminutive statue
tive lost the little once had,
My heart is sad and sore,
SO now | should be very glad
To have little more"
TO which the lady sent the following answer:
n pity much the loss YOU We had;
The grief you must endure
heart by Little made SO sad,
A little More won't cure
Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1863-04-14
POETRY.
For the Gazette.
Epitaph on my Kitten.

Here lies, by death srnitten,
A hapless young Kitten,
TO mouIder away into dust
oh had she lived longer,
She might have been stronger,
and grown somewhat older, We trust
Had she grown mp to Cat-hood,
Then many a rat would,
Have mourned in the deepest of Woe
Let the curtain be drawn TO,
We hope she has gone to,
That land 10 which other cats 60.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1863-06-18
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER
A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT.
MILITARY ARRESTS, HABEAS CORPUS &c

Among the meetings first held to give express
sion to public opinion upon the arrest OF mr al
lsndgham was one ut Albany, on the loth y. nay
last the resolutions of which were inserted In the
Na.;onal Jntelioeneer of the 22d OF that month.
The Last Of these resolutions requested the presi-
dent y;cepresidents, and secretaries of that meet
inc to transmit copy of its resolutions to the Pre-
.dsnt If the United States, with the assurance of
the meeting of "ther hearty and earnest desire to
support the Government In every constitutional
and lawful to suppress the existing rebel
lion" The gentlemen above designated have per-
formed the duty assigned them by addressing to
the President the following letter.
ALBANY, MAY 10, 1863.
To his EIcency the Pre- ident Of the United States:
The undersgued officers Of public meeting held at the
city Albany the 18th day OF May instant herewith
transmit to your EXceency copy OF the resolutions
adopted the said meeting respectfully request your
consideration of them They deem proper on
their responsibility to state that the meeting was
one of the most respectable numbers and character
and one of the earnest in the support OF the Uon
ever held in this city
Yours, with great regard
ERAsTUs CORNING, President
ELI PERRY, Vice President
PETER GANsEyooRT Vice President
PETER MoNTEATH Vice President
SAMUEL w. GIBBS, Vice President.
JOHN NIBLACK, Vice President
II w MCCLELLAN, Vice President
LEMUEL W. ROGERS, Vice President
WILLIAM SEYMOUR, Vice President.
JEREMIAH OSBORN, Vice President.
VIM s. PADDOCK, Vice President.
j B. SANDERS, Vice President.
EDWARD MULCAHY, Vice President.
d w. N RADCLFFE, Vice President.
WILLIAM A. RICE, Secretary
EDWARD NEwCoMB, Secretary.
R W. PECKHAM Jr, Secretary.
M A. NOLAN, Secretary
JOHN K. NEssEL, Secretary.
C. w WEEKS, Secretary.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1863-06-18
THE MISSISSIPPI AND ITS TRIBUTARIES.

The Mississippi father Of water il by far the largest
of North American rivers. Rising in the small lake Of
Itaska the verge Of the middle abeland at an eeva
ton Of fifteen sixteen hundred feet runs southwark
sons from either side and after winding course of three
thousand hundred and sixty miles, falls through
swampy delta into the Gulf Of Mexico Its main tributa-
res on the right Rocky Mountain side in which they
take their RISE the Missouri river even longer,
larger and having sluents than the Mississippi
Itsefthe Arkansas having also many suents, and the
Red river; while its left its chief tributary 10 the Ohio,
with ts feeders from the western slopes OF the
Aephsnies Between the Rocky Mountains on the west,
and Appaachsns the east les therefore, the great
conjoint basin Of the Missouri, Mississippi, and Ohio,
having an area OF than million square miles;
tanning every description Of soil and scenery-prare,
barren and woodland watered by innumerabe streams
navgsble rivers and possessing every variety
OF climate from the codly temperate highlands of Ne
braska sub-tropca warmth Of the Gulf of Mexico
The Mississippi we have said has winding course Of
three thousand one hundred and fifty miles, but II the
Missouri be taken the main stream ts length four
thousand hundred sixty miles while that Of the Ar
kansas 10 thousand and the Ohio than thou
sand miles The breadth of the Missouri and Mississippi
at their confluence is about half mile, and the main
stream downwards lie very little more Though gentle,
the current IL by sluggish and thus during
floods, from the melting OF the snow 10 the higher sti
udes the river sweeps downwards immense quantities OF
mud driftwood and other debris The Missouri is said
10 be navigabe from the Great Falls, in the Rocky
Mountains the distance OF four thousand miles,
the Mississippi from those OF St Anthony two thousand
two hundred and forty while the Ohio, being connected
by system Of canals with Lake Erie and thence to Lake
Ontario carries out water communication between the
Gnfs Of Mexico aud st. Lawrence" The Delta OF the
Mississippi which projects itself forward into the Gulf OF
Me.co ia low and unhealthy region, nearly fourteen
In usaud SQUARE miles area and full Of agoons creeks,
and peslensl marshes. Pages Physical Geography
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1863-06-18

Down ON THE Docs During The last session Of the
Georgia Legislature bill introduced to get rid of
superhoous dogs which bill was defeated 1t was esti
mated that there were hundred thousand
logs that would consume enough feed FIVE thousand
men, and the wool that lost by their killing Of sheep
would cothe five thousand people the Rrst year The
Legssfure however maintained the right Of dogs
70 life, liberty, and the pursuit Of" sheep,
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1863-06-18
OPINION OF JUDGE LEAvITT.

In connexion with the foregoing communication, we
make room below for the opinion, in full, of the Hon.
LEAvIrT, Judge ofthe United States Circuit
Court for the southern district of Ohio the application
of the Hon Clement L. Vaandgham for writ of habess
corpus The application for the writ made on satur
day the 9th of May and the opinion delivered the
ensuing Saturday the 10th, the having in the mean
time been deliberately argued in the courtroom at Gin
clnnati.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1863-06-18

How THE WAR AFFECTS BosTos CoMMERcE.-The
Boston Traveller in comparison Of the commerce OF that
city with New York. says Boston has lost az much COAST
ing trade To- and from the South kept two hundred wee
sells Of six hundred each continual operation 10
compensate for great loss it bad nothing worth naming
increase OF other branches OF business although ts
foreign trade and commerce have been much more extern
sve and than any would suppose IL could
have been after such great withdrawal Of business
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1863-06-18

lead arbitrary invasion Of the personal security or
personal liberty Of the citizen. 1t is rare, indeed that
charge Of dsoyaity will be made upon insufficient grounds
But II there should be occasional mistake suchsn
currence not to be put n competition with the preser
vation OF the life Of the nation And confess but
little moved BY the eloquent appeals Of those who while
they Indignantly denounce violations Of personal liberty
look with no horror upon despotsm unmitigated
the world has witnessed.
But cannot pursue this subject further am aware
there points made by the learned counsel representing
MT Valandigham to which have not adverted. have
had neither time strength for more elaborate
alteration Of the questions involved In this application
For the which have attempted to set forth,
led clearly to the conclusion that cannot iudcally
the order of Gen. Burnside for the Of
Mr.. Vaandieham nullity and must, therefore, hold
that sufficient ground has been exhibited for granting
the writ applied for And may properly add here that
fortified my conclusion by the fact Just brought
my notice. that the Legislature Of Ohio its late seson
has passed two statutes in which the validity and legality
Of arrests in this State under military authority dis
ncty sanctioned. This clear Indication Of the opin-
ion Of that body that the rights and liberties Of the people
question: and 10, moreover concession that the present
state OF the country requires and usfes it,
clear ntimation that the people Of patriotic
State will sanction such OF Constitution
a. without clear violation Of it, letter. will adapt 1t to
the existing emergency.
There is one other consideration to which may, per-
haps properly refer not for refusing tho writ
applied for but for the purpose Of saying that granted,
ing Mr. Vallandgham from his present position 1t h at
east morally certain it would not DO obeyed And
fess am somewhat reluctant 10 authorize process
knowing would not he respected and that the court IL
sufficient grounds for the allowance Of the writ tho
consideration TO which have sdvered would be con-
elusive against it.
Mr. Pugh then drew up entry, to be made upon the
records which Judge Leavitt accepted and ordered to
be spread upon the minutes
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1863-05-13

NEwnERN, n. c., May 7. 1t IS said that the
rebels refused to receive the disloyal citizens
sent out of our lines yesterday except those who
can give security for their ability to take care
of themselves
Gen. Foster has recently paid a handsome
tribute to the nine months men in this depart
ment, who are soon to 20 home with the VIC
tories OF many battles inscribed on their ban
ners.
New YoRK, May 10. The paymaster's safe,
on board the gunboat Sumter, was robbed on
Monday night, supposed by quartermaster
and an accomplish Fortunately, it contained
bat small amount
,CNclNNATI, May Is. Gen. Burnside's gene
raj order number Is recites the proceedings of
the court-martials and sentences of four spies.
TO be hung, and one deserter to be shot Nav 90,
BosToN, May l3. The Traveller saws. accord
ing to New York dispatch posted upon the
Merchant Exchange bulletin, the Court Mar
tai which tried Mr.. Vallandig ham have found
him guilty, and have recommended that he be
confined 'pl tor two years at the Dry Tortugas.
1t is not stated that this sentence has been
has been approved by the President.
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ali pialiilp) 9re &l'll Hln
MONTPELIER, MAY. 1s,. 1868 m,


FoR GoygRNoR.-The Bennington Banner
q oplnes that Mr.. Dillingham; will be the sue
ssssful competitor for Governor. One candi-
dates name has not been mentioned by the
press. We understand that Gov. Holbrook is
slso among the candidates. He will find some
warm supporters as he will find some devoted
opponents Burlington Times. .q .e
There would certainly be no IMPROPERLY in
nominating Gov. Holbrook for third term
He has ably and faithfully served the State for
two years, and, as the Times says, will no doubt
find many warm supporters, if he desires or
will accept re-nomna ton. But if Gov. Hol-
brook should not be a candidate, it is by no
means improbable that Mr. Dillingham's many
warm friends Union Democrats, as well as Re
publicans, will propose his name for the head
of the ticket.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1863-05-13

STATE OF VERMONT, , In Probate Court, held a
WAsHsoroN DIsrRcr, So Montpelier, in said distrc
en- the 22d day of April A. d. 1863
REL CRANE, Administrator, of the Estate of
n Samuel Bates, late Of Northf Id in said district,
deceased presents his administration for
ihaOn and allowance, and makes application for a de-
OF distribution and partition of the estate OF said
deceat3d
Wheeupon, it is ordered by said Court that said
account and said application be referred to a sion of
said Court be held at the Probate Office in said Mont
peer, the l4h day OF May, A. D. 1863 10 O'Clock
tn the forenoon for hearing and decision thereon and
Is further ordered that notice hereof be given all per
sohs interested by publication of the three weeks
SUCCESSFULLY in the Daily Green Mountain Freeman, a
newspaper published at Montpelier, previous said
time appointed i0s Ec that they may appear at said
time and place, aud show cause if any they may have
why SAID account should bo allowed and such decree
made.
By the Court.
df&wapr22 Attest, i. Il. MERRILL, Judge
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cae~w ns.-s.1rn --.L oily ~ asLlasEc uJ
BY TELEGRAP PHI
TO The FREEMAN
4ElOsCL,OOK,E0P. M

.dSpec.dl dispatch TO The Boston Traveller. fr
hsw YoRK, May 49,. Stonewall jackson died
on Sunday last. f'l.. DO i 2ssa'.s sasa s.' r.
sen. .Meagher has resigned because of the re-
duct0n of the Irish brigade. o'
Up the 10th the rebels were bringing our
wounded to the river opposite Falmouth where
our Surgeons received them. They were bro't
across i'll boats, the rebels not allowing pom
toon bridge to be laid for that purpose.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1863-05-13

Having determined to CLOSE OUT myI.tock Of GRO OK
hKf 1T is offered much below the rulir prices The as
sor'ment is LARGE, and. comprises the newest and best
SYKES OF " boofEs" Celebrated Ware. TWAS purchased
pe'ore lhe recent heavy advances and will be sold cor
respondingly low, Il r. rmEpv
Montpelier, March IS, 1863 '.a1 Hwy
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1863-05-13

~ The Richmond Examiner says the recap
ture of Fredericksburg from Gen. Sedgwick was
" the dearest bought victory of the day. If
our (rebe) loss in this battle be as great as re-
ported our columns must have been subjected
to the fire Of the enemy's artillery planted on
Staford's Hills"
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1863-05-13

WHEN ALL OTHER EFFORTS HAVE FAILED.
HoVD d 20 1BS BROADWAY. NEW YORK
piv iESn Jgsf published ONE HUNDRED vALUA-
pie oECkEiS possessing them any one male or female
can easily make, 80 day. without capital in anv civ or
Eve one should possess there Secrets for hey
them have been sold for 500 EACH One alone costs
$soo Tor the right to publish it. When once YOU own
them yon wlllnever part wit shem for money Several
persons are now making 30 per month by these secrets
aone send one Book Of Secrets for o5 cts two con
les 40 cts five 75cts eight 81 Send Cover imam MONEY
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1863-05-13
Soap Mandatory.

J|hE subscriber has In operation Soap Mandatory
IN Montpelier Village. Hs proposes to take the raw
material at the residences of such wish to sell to
MN buying their ashes aud grease, and selling them
eood article OF Soap, and delivering it to them He will
oay IL cents boshel for ashes and to cents pound
tor grease and viii sell New Soap at 90 and Old ap
at 5000 a barrel. t5at 'il = .IEf A. O. .LADD
Montpelier, April 17,ils63. dom
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1863-05-13
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA, }
May 7th.
Genera Orders No. 70.

Generrt DrderS No. 70.
With heartfelt qualification, the General
Commanding expresses to the army his sense of
the heroic conduct displayed by officers and men
during the arduous operations in which they
have just been engaged under trying yicssitudes
Of heat and storm
You attacked the enemy strongly entrenched
in the depths of a tangled wilderness, and again
on the hill of fredericksburg, Is miles distant,
and by the valor that has triumphed on many
fields, forced him once more to seek safety be-
yond the Rappahannock.
While this glorious victory entities you to
the praise and gratitude of the nation, we are
especially called upon 20 return our grateful
thanks to the only Giver of victory for the sig
nal deliverance He has wrought 1t is there
fore earnestly recommended that the troops unite
on Sunday next In ascrioing to the Lord of Hosts
the glory due His name
Let us not forget in our rejoicing the brave
soldiers who have fallen in defense of their coun-
try, and while we mourn their loss, let us re-
solve to emulate their noble example.
The army and the country alike lament the
absence tor time OF one to whose bravery and
skill they are so much indebted for success.
The following letter from the President of
the Confederate States is communicated to the
army as an expression of its success
a." have received your dispatch, and unite
with you IN giving praise to God for the success
with which He has crowned our arms. In the
name of the people, offer my cordial thanks to
yourself and the troops under your command,
for this addition to the unprecedented series of
great victories which your army has achieved.
The universal rejoicing produced by this hap
Ply result will be mingled with a general re-
greet for the good and the brave, who are num-
bered among the killed and wounded.
(olgned) r E. LEE,
MAJ. Gen. Commanding.
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r, II. RIKER
DRAPER AND TAILOR

Has just returned from New FORK with good stock of
BROADCLOTAS, CASSIMERES AND VESTINGS,
of Late Patterns and Styles,
German BrOadcl0ths, Black Doeskins, French
Fancy Doeskins tor Gentlemen's Pants.
RICH SILK AND MARSEILLES VESTINGS, SATIN
and Silk Vestings, of the best qualities.
10 All Garments made his Shops will be done in the
most workmanlike and fashionable manner
Garment cut for others to make, and warranted to At
Gentlemen wishing for a good and fashionable Coat ca
get it by calling at Riker's shop,
May H., 1868.
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FINE TAPESTRY CARPETS.

DoYhL VELVET MEDALIONs and RRIrssErs orc
~ selling at low prices by the NEW ENGLAND CAR
PET CO., 20 Hanover Street, Boston, One price and
cash systems strictly adhered TO- FR w. fA'' "''
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1863-05-13

~ The Richmond Enquirer says the loss of
Stonewall Jackson, would be i'll replaced by the
accession of so, 600 veteran troops.