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Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-06-08
Taken Down.

There is good story, told on the sly, about
one Of our young city bucks. He has been pay
ing attention to rather lively girl who has solid
attractions. In conversation with some Of his
comrades, our hero said: "Boys, am after the
girls pocket book am" Shortly after oc
ours,
Second Scene; A Parior-TIme. ii p. M
Young lady seated. Young gent rises to depart,
hesitates as if bashful, and then remarks:
''Mss -, excuse me, but you must be
aware that my frequent visits. my attentions, can
not have been without an object"
Young lady-Ah, yes, so understand, and
shall be only too happy TO grant what you desire.
ing il, displays large. old fashioned and empty
morocco pocket book.) This, have been in
formed. is that object. Permit me to present il
to you. aud congratulate you that you will have
no further occasion to renew these visits and at
tentions."-fTif6n Advertiser.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-06-08
The Last Plank in the Republican
Platform.

FRED. DOUGLASS addressed the Republicans OF
Brooklyn last week on the subject of amalgama-
tion-the last plank in the Abolition platform.
He said:
There is not much prejudice against color now,
because in coming down Broadway the other day.
/ saw a white lady riding by the side of colored
man: it was true the colored man had bit of
tinsel around his hat, but nobody seemed to no
tice that, and the lady lid not show any signs OF
disgust. A few days since, white lady asked
me to walk down Broadway with her. and insisted
on taking my arm. AS we went along, every
one we met stared at us as If we were some curl
Gus animals. What was the reason the people
did not stare at the coachman in the same man.
ner? Simply because he was a servant. and
was walking in the capacity of friend Bye
and bye, Won will get all this nonsense
You ought to see me in London, walking down
Broadway, with white lady on each arm; and
no person stared at us as il they thought il
strange. u will soon be so here, and we will bt
all the nobler and better. [Cheers.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-06-08
brave indiana so,a,er. Rewarded.

We announced some time since that General
Birney, of the third division, fifth corps of the
Army of the Potomac. had prepared decoration
to be called the "Kearney Medal in commem-
-oration of the brave former commander of the
division. to be presented to those soldiers who
should distinguish themselves in the ensuing bat
ties. The design is pure Maltese cross. bearing
a ring with the inscription, "Duice et DecOrum
est pro patria mori' At the intersection of the
cross is the simple name of "Kearney." This
medal is suspended by broad ribbon from an ex-
quisite chased pin by which the whole is attached
TO the left breast of the wearer's coat. The in
scrDton ring on the cross is of gold, inlaid with
jet, in which the lettering appears in gold. The
work manship is exquisite throughout, forming a
really beautiful decoration.
A large number of the medals have recently
been distributed. The only Western soldiers EN-
braced in the command are from Michigan and
Indiana The following are the recipients of the
honor FROM the latter State. They all belong to
the Goth regiment:
Sergeants James Is. Jones. Thompson Farmer
George W. Miliken, John w. Williams, Jessie
l.. Cornwell. George H. Reldck, VIM. p. Thomp-
son, I'm H. Robinson. VIM. Horine. Corporal:
Reuben Richardson. Franklin Barwick, Lemue
j. Orwing. John II. Hendricks, Francis III
Downing. David Taylor, Maplon Smith, james
c. Stevens. Private John b. Fairman, Grif
fifth Charles w Sentman, EtCot Wilson, VIM
O. Haifeld John Anderson, Michael Po wers
Stephen G. vii on
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-06-08

wnAr MEssi-After George B. CheeSer had
made long fanatical speech az the meeting Oh
the g Church Anti Slavery Society,"" in Boston,
he introduced TO the Audience Fred. Douele-s.
Tblack man, who he (Cheever) said, was the
onlv Douglass that would live in history. The
negro. rising to speak. said only a. few words, and
those only by way Of introducing 10 the Audience
Henry Wilson, United States Senstorl There
vas signi6cant spectacle.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-06-08

opinion, which, it is said, is accepted by the De
partment, that the law Of Congress regarding the
payment of three hundred dollars in lieu of ser
vice, and when a person is drafted, is mandatory.
and that this sum. and no less. must be fixed in
all such cases. but it is also held that thi, only
exempts the party from that particular draft
when the money is paid; and that similar liza.
blity is incurred upon each and every draft
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-06-08
e% The Richmond Jefersonian, in conclud
ing its notice Of the Convention of the Doth inst

- The Richmond Jeffersonian, in conclud-
ing its notice Of the Convention Of the Doth inst,
says:
There were several Republicans from this
county on the Indiana Central train, who had
been to indianapolis attending an Odd Fellows
meeting, a Medical Convention. &c, when the
search for pistols took place They had to give
up their pistols greatly to their chagrin, they
happened to be caught with large majority OF
Democrats. One Republican had purchased
seven pistols that day for himself and Republi-
can neighbors, and had them in a carpet sack. A
soldier who was engaged in searching asked him
if he had any pistols in his sack he replied he
had. but said. Il am loyal. voted for Lincoln
aud endorse all the measures of the Administra
tom The soldier replied. Damn yog. shell
out your pistols. you can't play of on me witt
that kind of talk. know a copperhead when
see him" The soldier took hold of the carpet
sack, opened il, and took out the pistols. Mr.
Republican will have to establish his loyalty ant
prove that he is not a copperhead, before he car
| get his pistols.
If Vallandigham is sent to the Rebel Con
federacy "becauso his sympathies sre with th'
people of that section rather than bis own" why
is not Wendell Phillips sent to Africa or Hayti'
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-06-08

THK CoMrNG MAS.-Horatio Seymour is now
put forward in the Eastern papers the coming
man for the next Presidency. upon the platform
of uncompromising hostility to the Rebels in the
South. as well as the Abolitonists of the North
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-06-08

rE- There are 600 lodges of hostile Indians
Devils Lake, Minnesota. The farmers of Brown
and NicolIet counties are abandoning their farms
and seeking refuge in the towns.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-06-08

COMMON PLEAs CouEr--The June term of
the Common Pleas Court commenced yesterday,
Judge Ray presiding The criminal docketwa
called for issue Ii is heavy. The probate
docket will be called to day, and on Thursday
the trial Of civil cases will commence.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-06-08

eB- Tom Hood speaks Of bird building its
nest upon ledge over the door Of a doctors Of
fee, as an attempt TO rear its young in the very
jaws Of death.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-06-08

cE large mass meeting for free speech was
held at Detroit on Monday Hon. Robert Nc
Clelland, who was member Of President Perce's
Cabinet, presided.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-06-08

TIE DAILY SENTINEL
Will be by mail express to subscribers any
point sixty a month dollars year. All
inscriptions invariably in advance. Address
ELDER HARDNESS, & BINGHAM.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1863-05-28
FROM THE WEST.
HEADQUARTERS 9TH ILL. CAVALRY,
Helena, Ark, May Is, 1868.

Mr.. EDITOR Perhaps a condensed
account of the Army in the Southwest
may be of some interest to your readers
in the North.
The principal duty of the army at this
point, at the present time is scouting,
and hunting guefillas which are very thick
aud troublesome in this vicinity. The
cavalry force was all sent out from here
last week, to capture notorious guerilla
chief and his men, by the name of Dob
bins, who has been great annoyance to
the army here for sometime. When some
sixty miles from this place they very un-
expectedly encountered Marmaduke's ar
my on their retreat from Cape Girardeau,
eight thousand strong. Our force all told
was but twelve hundred, and divided into
two columns. We drove them three times,
with the loss of three killed and twelve
wounded and then thinking prudence the
better part of valor, retreated before the
enemy had time to flank our forces and
cut off our retreat. The reports that con-
trabands bring in, say they retreated
from us with all dispatch. Our force all
returned to camp in good spirits, though
somewhat fatigued, being absent eight
days.
Government has authorized the organ
izing of Negroes in this department.
One regiment has teen organized, armed
and equipped, and sent into the field.
When they were equipped they made a
fine appearance. They have had but
seven weeks practice drilling, and | must
confess, they excel some of the regiments
that have been in the field for seven
months. 1t is predicted by military men
that they will make good soldiers.
Yours truly, Maj. A. H. SELEY.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1863-05-28

The Tribune's Washington dispatch
says, we understand that Gen. Grant IN
his telegram of Friday received to-day
says that he has intercepted dispatch
from JEFF Davis to Gen. Pemberton, III
which the rebel President promises the
commander at Vicksburg, reinforcements
to the number of 100000 men if he will
hold out two weeks.
1t is in our power to reinforce as large
ly as the rebels and therefore the region
may be the scene of mighty operations
The Times states that dispatch from
Gen. Grant says that he is perfectly con-
fdent of taking the city, but it must be
done by investment and approaches and a
week may be consumed in it.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1863-05-28

forces kept costantly pressing to-
wards the river, and to counteract the
movements of the rebels in the same d.
rertion were obliged to keep constantly
changing front, forming new lines, ad-
vancing and retreating by turns, all of
which evolutions were executed under
terrible fire with the GOODNESS of veterans
and almost with the precision of holi-
day parade. Darkness coming on the enc
my ceased his attempts to turn our left,
when the brigade formed a new line with
its left resting on the river. "In this po-
sition," says Col Grant, 1.-THE brigade held
the front while the balance of the corps
fell back to Banks Ford, where bridges
had been constructed across the river.
The brigade then slowly retired, its Skin
mishers following in the rear. Upon arri-
wing near the Ford the brigade formed a
new line of battle and sent skirmishers
far to the front (Which had now become
our rear.) The skirmiSh line being at
tackled, the I'd, Sd, and 9th regiments
were sent out to support the skirmish line.
The balance of the corps crossed the river
then these three regiments and the Skin
mish line followed"
b. Thus ended what is called the battle of
Banks Ford, and this is brief account of
the important part taken by the Vermont
Brigade in that action.
The loss Of the Brigade on the Sd inst.
was Is killed and 100 wounded, total
l22. On the following day the loss was in
killed H. wounded lis, missing A. to-
tai l79. Making a loss during the two
days of 30 killed, 227 wounded and A
missing; total SOL, Some of those re-
ported missing have already come into
camp.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1863-05-28
FROM THE ELEVENTH REGIMENT.

The following is from letter by A. w.
Howard, dated May 2lst:-
There is great excitement in camp,
about our being nine months men. AL
though we enlisted for three years, there
are many who believe that we shall GER
tainly 60 home next June. AS the
report goes, the 10th Regiment made out
the quota of Vermont for three years men,
and the tn was regarded at head quar-
tiers as nine months men, and were so reg.
istered in Washington. Ofcourse if this
is the case the Governor will soon call us
home. There has been little else talked
of in camp for the past week, but g,ing
home; though believe three-fourths Of
the boys would wish themselves back
again in less than a month. However,
do not take much stock in the rumors as
some do, though there is undoubtedly some
foundation for them.
The weather here is very fine and cers
warm. Everything in the vegetable lin,
grows rapidly. There are some fields o.
grain that have been headed out for near
ly two weeks. On the contrary, there arc
many who are, as it were, right in the
midst Of their spring work. They car
plant corn here much later than we do in
Vermont, because the seasons are longer
The health Of the regiment is rery good
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1863-05-28

TAKE CARE OF YOUR DoGs.-On the 81 st
inst, Sylvester Adams, of Eden, recover
ed judgement in his favor, against F.
H. Harding, of Lowell, for sheep bitten
and killed on the oath day of February
last, by large dog owned and kept by
said Harding. Mr.. Adams caught the
dog in the very act of killing, not only
sheep, but hens and turkeys; and Mr..
Harding neglecting and refusing to pay
the damages, suit was brought and "a
spunky jury trial ensued. The plaintiff
obtained a verdict for $22,l6 damages !;
his costs being $S,27, all of which the
defendant paid, besides his own costs and
counsel fees, making over $40 out of pock-
ct in consequence of the mischief done by
his dog.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1863-05-28
COUNTY COURT.

The May Term of Lamoille county Court
commenced its session in this place on
Tuesday last, Hon. John Pierpoint, of
Vergennes, presiding; Judge Adds being
absent from the State. Rev. Mr.. Whit
ney, of this place, offered the opening
PRAYER. After the usual preliminaries of
making proclamation, &c, the docket was
called, and the disposition to be made of
the cases declared by either continuance,
trial by jury, or the Court, or otherwise.
Only some half dozen were set for the
jury, and probably no more than three of
four OF the cases on the docket will be
tried in that way.
The first case set for jury trial, was
that of S. NJ. Pennock VS.. Chas Jewett, Jr.,
for alleged breach of contract, the plain
tiff claiming to have made contract with
Jewett for all the hops he raised in 1860
at 10 cents per pound, and that Jewett
that year raised some $500 or 1000 pounds
while he delivered to him only about
pounds.
Verdict for the deft. to recover his costs.
J. A. Child, H. H. Powers for plf.. L.
L. Durant, W. G. Ferrin for deft.
The next case for trial is that of VIM.
Garvin VS.. B. F. Andrews This case is
now before the court.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1863-05-28
TO RENoyArE WORN OUT LANDS.

]. F. Sherwin, of Stowe, says that he
has learned by experience that the best
way to renovate grass lauds which are too
wet or too stony or rough to admit of Gull
tivation, is to give it a top-dressing of
fine, we'll rotted manure in the Spring,
after the grass is about two inches high.
Manure applied in this way, is sure to
keep its place, not being liable to be
washed off by the rains, as is the case
when applied before the grass starts, or
if applied in the Fall of the year.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1863-05-28

ABBoTT's HISTORY OF THE CIVIL War;
There are few of our readers who are not
more or less familiar with the writings of
that popular and brilliant author, John
S. G. Abbott. He has distinguished him.
self as the historian of France, the biog-
rapher of Napoleon, aud the author of
other works, all evincing great ability
and research. He has now undertaken to
be the historian of the great Civil War in
this country, and necessarily brings to the
task a ripe experience and a ready and
fascinating pen. This history will be
published in two volumes, each volume
embracing over 500 royal octave pages
Having seen specimens of the style of the
work, and of the elegant engravings which
will illustrate its pages we can safely say
that Abbott's history will be the. most &C.
ceptable book of its kind ever issued from
the American press. The first volume is
promised very soon, and the second will
follow on the close of the war. The IL
Illustrations, to which we have referred,
will be finely executed, and quite numer-
Gus, giving to the public elegant portraits
of our prominent military and naval COM
manders, battle scenes from original de-
signs by eminent artists, large number
of maps and diagrams representing the
location and plan of battles The pub
fisher, Henry Bill, of Norwich, Conn, is
a gentleman of great experience in the
publishing business. His works are all
sold by subscription through agents.
Abbott's history will be procured in this
way and no other An agent, Mr.. A. b.
Harris, is now in the vicinity to offer this
history to the patronage of our citizens.
Sixty thousand copies of the work, we are
told, have already been sold.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1863-05-28

ca An indignant crowd visited the
copperhead argus Office at Montpelier,
soon after the repulse of Hooker, and
threatened to throw the editor and con-
tents of the office into the river, and ma
king no uncertain signs of their intentions
the distinguished rebel sympathizer came
forward, promised better fashions, and
raised the stars and stripes over his Office.
B. y. Times.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1863-05-28

ca" The date when the term of service
of the nine months men shall expire, lisa
subject which excites good share of st-
tention and which has not yet been salts
factorily settled, by any general order. In
the case of the Massachusetts men, how
ever, (and of course the same rule will
apply to ally in reply to'inquiries of Adj
jutant General Schouler, Major Vincent
wrote as follows:
81 am directed to inform you that the
secretary of war has decided that the date
of muster out is to be computed from the
date Of muster in of the last company"
The Vermont regiments were mustered
in as follows; The 10Th Oct. 4; 18th Oct.
10; l4th Oct 81; 18th Oct %; 18th
Oct. 23. According to the above rule
their time will he out in July next
Woodstock Standard.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1863-05-28

A Coon CLOTHES WRINGER,-We have
in use one of the Universal Clothes Wiring
ers manufactured by the Metropolitan
Washing Machine Co., at Middlefeld,
Conn, and can testify from actual obser-
walton that it is really valuable assist
ant on washing day. 1t wrings clothes
easier, dryer, and quicker than the work
can be done by hand, and does it without
the liability of tearing even the most ten
der fabric. If we could not get another,
we would not part with this one for three
times its cost. Even in a small family.
it must in one year save its cost in the
wear of clothes. 1t wrings the smallest
pocket handkerchief and the heaviest bed
quilt, leaving them much nearer dry than
when wrung by hand.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1863-05-28

ERRArA.-In sermon published last week
several errors occur, and should be cor
rected, .as follows list column, for "cul-
prit," read culprits; for "Benjaminites, u
read Benjamites; for governments, read
government. I'd column-for practical
ly," read politically; for "simple moral
truth" read simple power of moral truth.
Sd column-for :" it is more at stake, y
read it is now at stake. 4th column
for "inaatation," read imitation. 9TH col
umn-for at should been fatal,' read it
should have been fatcd; for ANY hypoth
esis," read any other hypothesis; for
warning" read warning.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1863-05-28

THE RAILRoAD-The Passumpsic River
Railroad extension from Barton to New
port is now nearly completed. Bridges
built, rock-cutting made and heavy en-
bankments done. Trimming and wheel
barrow work is about all that remains to
be done, and we shonld be glad to see a
much larger force engaged upon it. The
iron is also delivered at Barton; and il
we are not disappointed in the estimate we
have made Of the working and financial
officials of the road, we shall certainly
expect to see the locomotive in Newport
during the month of July.--Newport
Necs.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1863-05-28

SMART SAVING Mr.. A. J. Sewall, of
Elmore, has put circular saw in his
mill, and one day recently. in IL hours
sawed 5000 feet of lumber. Three men
were required to attend the mill while the
work was being done. The lumber was in
the forn Of inch boards, and 76 logs we're
cut in its manufacture. The men atten.
ding were A. j. Sewall, Chester Tillotson,
and A. J. 0lmstead. 376 feet was re-
Gently cut by the mill in IL minutess
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1863-05-28

esy We understand that Gen. Slough
ton is to be re-instated as Brigadier, and
will probably be assigned to command
in sedwick's corps. The decision to rein
state him was made upon the report OF
Gen. Heintzleman to the War Department
that General Stoughton was in no way re-
sponsible or to blame for his capture at
Fairfax.-B. r. Times.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1863-05-28

g9g The atlantic came to had just a
little too late to receive a notice last week.
1t is as good as usual. The first article,
WEAK Lungs, and how to make them
strong" would be worth, to any one
who will give it an attentive perusal, and
practice its teachings, more than twice
the price of the yearly subscription.
Boston: Ticknor & Fields. So per year.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1863-05-28

gT Harpers' Monthly for June is on
our table. This has always been favor
lite, and still holds its place as valuable
and interesting periodical.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1863-05-28

g Benjamin ODER, of Eden, on
Wednesday last, showed us chicken
which was Matched few days before, hav-
ing four legs. The two extra legs were
to an extension of the back bone
about half an inch behind. Chick
lived but a short time.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1863-05-28

GREAT SpoRT.--During the last fort
night our neighbors along the lake and
parties from abroad have had great sport
and excellent luck in catching trout. On
several occasions we have been shown
strings and baskets of this game,
that made us wish that an editors life
was not quite as laborious and combining
as it is A lot OF fifteen and twenty
pound fellows were in market yesterday
They looked too good to eat but we did
manage to take our regular rations Of
+" fried and baked lunge, together with
the rest of the guests of the Memphre
magog House.--Newport Neaos.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1863-05-28

FLEEoEs.- begin to hear OCCASION
ally of feeces recently taken off The
fleece of @. H. Stowell's, three years old
buck, weiged twenty three and one half
pounds. S. S. Gibbs of Cornwall. shear
ed five yearling ewes that averaged thirteen
pounds and five ounces. -Middlebafy
Register.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1863-05-28

~ We have received the first number
the Green Mountain ETpreSs, paper just
started at Irasburgh. 1t is good sized,
good looking sheet.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1863-05-28

NICE SUGAR. &. R. Waite, of Stowe,
has sent us sample Of some nice maple
sugar, like which he made 200O pounds this
year. He made this Spring, in all 1900
pounds from $50 trees.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1863-05-28

W. H. HADLEY, of Johnson, is an authorized
AGENT for the Newsdeaer, 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, 1863-05-28

There are but very few in the hospital,
and none that are seriously sick.