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Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1863-07-30
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STRAY SHOTS FROM A MASKED BAT
Terry.
BY OLD GUNNER.
MO. a.


THE BEAUTIFUL -.
Sweet Orabel Vane in her parlor,
Was drumming and humming a tune;
A beautiful maiden ,t.,tE ..tt t....
Whose cheek richly laden
Was fresh as the roses of June;
. Was sweet as the roses of June; Is .s
She blushed like the roses of June
Most sagely instructed in classics, ~"
Deep read in all works of renown,
BY the plan of induction
Received her instructions
The very best scholar in town; .
Most classical lady in town ..
There was not her equal in town.
She was affable, graceful and polite;
Was wealthy, was elegant, gay; ..
Was formed like Fairy,
Her voice it was CHEEKY, .
Her dress was the MODE of to-day
Was the TON, and the style of to-day;
Was the fashion, and make of to-day.
Though Orabel Vane was beauty,
Could dance. sigh, and simper by rule,
am free to confess
She was not more nor less,
Than an opulent, elegant, fool; .. ..
A beautiful classical fool;
Was just well qualified fool.
July 4th, 1868. '.'.ts
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1863-07-30
Written for the Newsdealer.
THE "GLORIOUS FOURTH

THE 'tGLORIOUS FOURTH
1t was 4th of July, and Billy, the tow
head .sixteener. must celebrate, of course.
Dad thought Billy had better stick to the
hoeing but Billy was 'eminently patriot
ic,' as the newspapers always say of our
new-made Brigadier Generals. ..H..
There was nothing to take place in
Sprucetown, where Billy resided, though
there were two or three celebrations with
in ten miles. But Billy was away above
celebrations, for his heart was set on the
horse.trot to be had at Skunkville, some
20 miles away. Now Shunkvile was not
the most reputable place in the world, and
Old Briggs, Billys father, couldn't think
of Billy's going to such place. His
mother was shocked at the idea, and Sal
ly aud Betsey Ann his youngest sisters,
shed whole foods Of tears on their blue
checked aprons, because of Bllly's prone
ness But Billy was natural lawyer
and could prove black to be white, so Mr.,
Briggs at last gave his reluctant consent,
and Billy grew two inches in his boots at
once. a.Ir "a. .H r. .
Cannons were firing in the distance,
when, at three o'clock on the morning Of
'the 4th. Billy opened his eyes after a
short nap-he had quite too much on his
mind to allow him to get to sleep till af-
ter midnight-Billy jumped up and ar
raycd himself in his Sunday best. His
kind mother hearing him, arose and pre-
pared hasty breakfast His father
growled out to him that, "twas no use
starting before nine, as the the trotting
did not begin till afternoon" Billy was
all awake to the Importance of being on
hand in season. He made pretence of
eating few mouthfuls Of breakfast, then
went to the barn on the run, to harness
the old white mare. The oldfashioned
Thorough gh-brace wagon, with its unpainted
dash board and thills, did not look Just
the thing, to be sure, but it was the best
he could do.
His father came out to tell him to put
in some hay to bait the mare with Here
Billy gave way to his wrath* 1t would
look so green to carry hay-he must have
money, of course, to pay his way with.
The old man returned to the house and
brought out the old yellow heart-case that
had been his purse for twenty years. In
vain he searched for scrip. Two Gve-dol-
lar bills were the whole contents.
''Let me take one" said Billy "and |
will get it changed down to Browns store"
"Well, / will" says the old man, "and
see here Billy, you had better leave four
dollars with Mr.. Brown till you come
back, and take only one, for it might be
stolen from you.
Billy enly said "Well" to this prudent
suggestion, and just then his mother ap-
peared with plate of doughnuts and
cheese to line his pockets and save buy
ing dinner. Billy made no objections and
the clever soul proceeded to stow tbeul
away in every convenient receptacle, while
his father gave him repeated charges
against hurrying the old mare, or sweat
ing her, and admonished him to beware
Of all bad company, which admonitions
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1863-07-30

repel this Col. Stoughton, of the 4th, was
sent to support the 9Th, and Col. Seaver,
of the Sd, was sent to support the 9th,
and the I'd, Col. Walbridge, was brought
forward to support the battery. Colonels
Stoughton and Seaver had instructions to
deploy so much of their respective regi-
ments as might be found necessary, and
to hold the line at all hazards. Their ar
rival was opportune, for the enemy not
only threw forward his skirmishers, but
advanced strong lines of infantry and
charged upon our skirmish line. The ad-
vance was nobly met and severely repuls-
ed. A considerable portion of the 4th,
and three companies of the Sd were de-
ployed to strengthen such positions of the
line Of the 9Th and 9th, as were attacked
by the enemy's main force. The enemy
repeatedly charged upon our line, and
was as often met and driven back. .J
While this was going on infront it was
found that the enemy had advanced a
force on our feft and were crossing the An
tietam to get in the rear of the left of our
skirmish line. Col Walbridge was imme-
diately dispatched with five companies Of
the I'd to repel their advance and drive
them back, which was most effectually
done. At this point of time the Brigade
was nearly all deployed upon the skir-
mish line which extended distance Of
2 IL or three miles, with no support
within IL miles except the three CON-
panies of the I'd which we're left in sup
port of the battery.
A wounded prisoner whom we took, in
formed us that the attacking party was
Anderson's old Brigade, of 7 regiments
The force which attempted to cross the
Antietam to our left and rear, belonged to
another command. 1t was impossible tc
concentrate our forces for our entire line
was threatened, and when repulscd at one
point, the enemy would form his lines
anew and advance upon another. The Of
icers and men all behaved nobly. l dare
not particularize lest do injustice to 9th
ers. My thanks are especially due to the
commanders of regiments and the officers
Of my staff. Many of the men fired six.
ty and some eighty rounds of cartridges
and new supply of ammunition was sent
for and brought up during the engagement
1t is believed that another instance of Q
skirmish line, necessarily extending over
so great distance, repeatedly rcpelling
the assaults of strong lines of Infantry al
different points, caunot be found in the
history of any war 1t is said, that as
the enemys lines went back in confusion
some of our mel. jumped upon fence and
tauntingly called them towards, told them
to come back-that there was nothing
there but militia. lli ~
Our loss was 9 killed and SO wounded
in all 68. The enemy's loss could moi
have been less than 200 or 500 for at ev
cry point they were terribly slaughtered
A list of our killed and wounded is here
with forwarded. Among our wounded
regrS to name such gallant officers as Col
Stoughton Of the 4th VT, Lieut. Drury o.
the I'd VT, Lieut. Martin of the 4th Vt.
and Lieut.. Kimball Of the 9th Vt. 7I
remain, very respectfully yours,
" '.+NN L. A. GRANT,
''''''+ sN Col. commanding Brigade
.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-02-05
EMPLOYMENT.

The undersigned has for several years past been
gagged iu business which has yielded him at the
three thousand dollars per annum, and willing
teach it to others. The business is Of highly useful
end gcaera character, adapted both to cities and vii
lpgc and one that any person Of ordinary capacity,
yourg old, male female, may acquire with few
hours practice and by which they secure a very
haujsom income Several young ladies who have re
ceyed instructions from me- both in New York State and
Pcnnsy vanu, earning upwards of $5 per week by
it, and there is no reason why any class canno' do
the Iavallds even, can do well by it, as Is no
pcddling affair but business that is perfectly respect
able. Gentleman and ladies of leisure who would like
to learn the business FIR their amusement pleas
are, will had the practice of it pleasant pasme, and
thai they will take great interest in. on receipt
of 81, l viii send printed instructions by which any
person readily acquire the arr aud these nstnctlo
will also contain cvey particular relative to carrying it
on that it viii be highly profitable The purchaser Of
the prnted instructions viii also be authorized teach
it t. others; and have sometimes received high
$500 for techng it personally to single individual
would further that 50 so SO will buy every thing
that is necessary commence the busnes with, and
the articles be got almost anywhere, in city coun
try or II preferred, can furaish hem Address, AL
Word T. PARSONS, No. 36 LIBERTY ST. NEW YoRK.
M
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-02-05

The Rebels under Van Dorm have recap.
tured Holly Springs.
1t s said Gen. Butler refuses to accept bis
old command. 1t is pity 50 corrupt man
should be lost to this rotten Administration.
Gen. Schneck had Mr.. Bocau, Of the Phil.
adelphia Framing Journai, arbitrarily arrested.
The indignation OF the people became 50 in.
tense that he was quickly released. The
days of dcspotsm are about numbered.
God is now 60 per cent. premium. What
arc We coming to I
The John Brownies had a spl ended ban
qnet in Cleveland, over the re election OF the
traitor, Ben Wade, to the U. S. Senate,
Lieut.. Col Baker Of the 1920 r Rcgmcnt ar.
rived at home Tuesday, quite sick with fever.
Lieutenant John Eberhardt, Of the 1924
Regiment, has resigned and arrived at bone.
Augustus Collins, Of the Gjth, has been dis.
charged and has arrived at home.
We have some reports of the bombardment
Of Galveston, Texas, but nothing decisive.
An official order authorizing Gov. Andrew,
Of Massachusetts,, to raise negro regiments, to
garrison forts, was issued on the 18th utimo
Millions for the Constitution, not a cent for
Emancipation This is the sentiment offered
by Hon. 4. c.. Burr, at an immense public
meeting held at Chicago, January 2i to take
into consideration the state Of the country.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-02-05
GOV. StAMtCY sSCsiynCI,

The Military or Provisional Governor OF
North Carolina, Stanley, has resigned. This
is not unexpected news. Stanley is too mod
est and conservative a man TO answer the
purpose of an AholtioniZed Administration.
The Abolitionists have had a rod in pickle for
him for some time. They have complained
bitterly Of him, because he didn't favor the ir
free negro policy to the extent they wished.
His removal has been threatened, and to save
the Administration the trouble Of outing
him, has resigned.
The immediate cause Of Gov. Stanley res
ignation is stated to be his opposition to the
Presidents Emancipation Proclamation. 1t
appears that Gen. Foster is mastering North
Carolina negroes into the military service,
against which Governor Stanley remonstra-
ted, but in vain. 1t is, therefore, no wonder
that he has resigned.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-02-05

James, George, Marion and Ephraim Car
pcntcr, Joseph Christopher, A. W. Duncan
aud Dr.. J. l. Riggs had big hunt in KIlIbuck
Township this day a week ago. They blgged
IS Rabbits ana Is Quais. A. W. Duncan
and Ephraim Carpenter fired simultaneously
at flock a 20 Partrdges and killed Is of the
20. This was good shooting, and only excel
led by Thomas Lemon, Of this place, who re
the entire flock. DR.. Woods, j. Ii. Smith
and others arc boastful of the markham ship Of
the Killbuckers, and :hey have a right to be.
We hope to get some Of the game next time
that We may be enabled to speak OF the quality
of it,
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-02-05

scented; but Mt the Same time she exaggcr-
ated our strength aud resources, and IN
der estimated her own; and VIC fell in tho
same error; and hence the origional aud
fatal mistake Of vice Of the military poll.
cy Of the North, and which has already
broken down the war by its own weight
the belief that we could bring over.
whclming numbers and power into the
field and upon the sea, and crush out the
South at Il blow. But twenty months Of
terrible warfare have corrected many er-
rors, and taught us the wisdom Of n cen
tury. And now, sir, every one Of these
lessons will profit us for all ages to come;
and if we do but rcuntc, will bind us in
u closer, irmer, more durable union than
ever before
have now, Mr.. Speaker, finished what
| desire to say at this time, upon the great
question of the reunion of these States -
| have spoken freely and boldly-not
wisely, it may be, for the present. or for
myself personally but most wisely for the
future and for my country. Not counting
ccnsure, yet do not shrienk from it
My own Immediate personal Interests,
and my chances Just now for the more ma
terial rewards of ambition, | again sur
render as hostages to the great hereafter,
the echo Of whose footsteps already hear
along the highway Of time. Whoever,
here or elsewhere, believes tina; war can
restore the Union Of these States; whoever
would have war for the abolition Of
slavery, or disunion and he who demands
southern independence and final separa-
ton, let him speak, for him | have offend
ed. Devoted to the Union from the begin
ming, | will not desert it now in this the
hour of its sorest trial.
Sir, it was the day-dream of my hoy.
hood the cherished desire Of my heart in
youth, that | might live to see the hund
reth anniversy of our national indepcnd,
cnce, and, as orator of the day eXult in the
expanding glories and greatness of the still
United StAcs Tha. vision fingers yet be-
fore my eyes ohScUrel indeed by the clouds
and thick darkness and the blood Of civil
war. But, sir, if the men of this genera
tion are wise enough to profit by the hard
experience of the past two years, and will
turn their hearts now from bloody intents
to the words and arts of peace, that day
will find us again the United States. And
if not earlier, as | would desire and be-
liove, at least upon that day let the great
work of reunion be consumatcd, that
thenceIorh, for ages, the States AMI the
people who shall ill mp this mighty con-
tnent, united under one Constitution, and
i'll one Union. and the same destiny shall
celebrate it as the birthday both OF Inde-
pendence and Of the great Restoration.
Sir, | repeat it, we are in the midst Of
the very crisis of this revolution. if, to.
day, we secure peace and begin the work
Of reunion, we shall yet escape; if not,
see nothing before us but universal polit-
ical and social revolution, anarchy, and
bloodshed, compared with which the
Reign of Terror in France was merciful
visitation.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-02-05
NEr. ymlinmdighnm,s snccch.

Mr.. EsrGLL, Sir; Having carefully read the
speech Of Hon. G l.. VALLANDiGuAM, dcliy-
cred in the House OF Representatives, on the
War, aud the state OF the Union. For sound
Political Logic and mastery eloquence, be-
lieye it equal to a y speech ever delivered in
the Halls Of Congress, | hope you will pub.
lish 1t entire in your uncompromising Demo.
cratic paper, the Farmer. This great spe ech
should se read in every Hamlet throughout
the entire length and breadth of these 81
States.
Mr. NALLANDlGHAM, as Statesman, is not
inferior to any man in the councils of the Ma.
ton. His integrity, his fearless opposition
to usrrpation of power, his bold advocacy Of
the Constitutional rights OF all the people and
States unimpaired, have cndeared him to the
hearts of all true American citizens who have
without partiality watched for the last two
years the conduct of all our public servants
at W ashingtnn. G. L. n.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-02-05
D. I'm y
Co. B, 10Th Reg't, O. Y. |.

AN IMPORTANT DFCovERY.-A physician in
"a village in Ohio, writes to the editor of his
paper, that he believes much OF the Dyspep.
sia that has prevailed all over the country, is
attributed to the use of impure articles called
saleratus, in the making of bread; and be
adds, that for year or two past, only De,
Land y Co.'S Chemical Salcratus has been
sold at the stores, and the results are appar-
ent in his practice. He advises all who use
saleratus tor bread or biscuit to be sure and
get the Chemca Saleratus, as he is satisfied
that it is a pure article. We concur in the
opinion this intelligent physician, and cons
men! mis- advice to our readers generally.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-02-05

TO was 20 tho front, in tbe heat of tho battle,
encouraging bic mop by bis GOODNESS and
c0uroge, as we'll as by bis cLcotiulneu aud
encouraging woids. OHer officers may hayo
been drnak h. vas perfectly soj,r : aud lad
he worn tro @orf on his shouldcrst straps IN.
stoad Of au ,0gb, wo might have bceu in
Vicksburg to-day, instead Of fctroatug up
the Mississippi as We arc. lie had his coat
badly torn and flesh touched under his arm
by rifle bah. Tho loss Of tho 18th on Sun
day was, ! killed and 81 wounded. Night
closed the engagement for to-day, which had
hoty ragged since daylight, with the exception
Of few minutes intcrmission about 10 o.
clock, when The silence appeared 10 be even
more painful than tho fury of tho conflict
Our boys occupied tho field during the night,
and at an early hour tho next day the boom
Of cannon and tho roar Of nnsketry too clear
ly announced that the strife was not yet at an
end. Early in the afternoon Of Monday the
grand charge was made which decided the
victory. II was a terrible affair Whole reg
imcnts were cut down. Of the 10th Ohio, !
Lieut.. Colonel. g Captains 3nd II Lieutenans
went into the charge. Capt. Liggctt and
Lieut. Jones were the only two who came out
unhanned. Lieut.. Col Kershucr Is wounded
and prisoner. We can hear nothing Of
Capts. Cunningham, Mills, Mcclure, Harm,
Van Dorm, Licuts. Corn, VOrnes, wood, Bu-
chanan, smith and lleckort. Lieuis. Ross and
Reed are severely and Darcy and Beal slight.
ly wounded. Below | give you a list Of the
killed, wounded and missing, from the 10th
regiment, at tie battle Of Cbicasaw Blun,
fought Sunday and Monday, Dec, % and 20 :.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-02-05
EIsc Effect OF The Proclamation

T'Mc Effect OF The Proclamation
The effect of LINcoLN's Proclamation will not
be to crush the rebellion or restore the Union,
neither will it exterminate slavery 1t changes
the war began and carried on by the Union armies
for the best Of purposes and with the nobtest de
sres to fonatical, unconstitutional raid for the
overthrow of slavery and the destruction Of the
Union; and hence the army has become dissatis.
fed and dcmorllizel
Lying dispatches and abolition newspapers as
sert that the soldiery approve ofthe Proclamation
and willfght willingly for its enforcement. But
every mail brings letters from the men, declaring
their determination to sustain no such unhoy cru.
SADIE. Officers are resigning by the score, and pri
Yates deserving by thousands nor does public
sentiment condemn them for doing so. We do not
fear to hazard the prediction that ere many months
the army will be so decmated and demora lized
as to be wholly powcrless. Can anotherbe raised
No consideration can indnce men to enlist under
tue present circumstances. win the people sub
init to be drafted to fight for the overthrow OF
slavery? 1t requires a vast amount Of credulity
to believe they will.
Such are the bitter fruits of LlcoLN's Proclama-
ton 1t will end the war-end it in disaster and
ignOmeny-aud unless the wise and prudent coun
sells of the Democracy prevail it will place resto
ration of the Union beyond the bounds Of possibil
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-02-05
Naval Battle.

On the morning Of tho 3lst, says the tele
graph, the Rebel gunboats ChicOra and Palmetto
State went out from Charleston and attacked
the Federal vessels were sunk, four set on fire,
and tho others driven away. The Federal
loss is reported as heavy. The Rebels sus-
tanned no injury. Gen. Beauregard and Com
modore Ingraham declared the blockade
legally raised, and foreign Consuls held a
meeting and were unanimously of the opinion
that it was raised. The next Gay twenty
blockaders appeared of the bar. The Rebels
are greatly rejoced over this news.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-02-05

lOtal, 10 lOO lDJ=2Il
The 5lth Indiana suffered worse than We
did, The 42d Ohio and 22d Kentucky also
suffered scverly. Here is list Of killed,
wounded and missing from Company B, 10th
regiments
kuLED.-CorpOral Thomas Graham. shot
through the heart.
WoUNDED - Second Lieut.. John n Boiling.
slight in breast; Sergeant Hiram s. Upton
slight in foot Sergeant Paul Wilder, severe
ly in thigh Corporal Jacob 4 Cole slight in
breast and thigh Corporal Thomas L Phil
lips, slight in shoulders Piyates. John Acha.
mire severely in leg John 6. Boiling, explo-
sion Of shell; William Clancy, slight in shoul.
deri jonathan Cornell, slight in foot An
drew Duncan, severely in thigh; JAS. Hogan,
severely in shoulder; George Henderson,
mortally in shoulder; Hugh Mclaughlin,
slight in leg; William 5. Moore, explo ~ion Of
shell; Alfred Nixon, explosion Of shell
Ihos. W. Shannon, severely in breast Sam.
uel shannon, soyerly in arm; nngh Tidball,
slight in neck Jonathan Upton, explosion
of she'll
MISsiNG First Lieut.. as II. Corn, Sergt
Edmund Mccoy, Corporal Martin V. Powell
son, Corporal Myron +. Shrock, Privatc5
William Anderson, d. B. Atkinson, Joseph
Christopher Samuel D. Detvier, Henry Deg
lar, Robert Mclaughlin, Thomas Mcconnell,
Luther PARCEL, b. IL. PARCEL, John Rosen.
berger, David Robertson, Henry Shire, Will
liam Smith. George Shank, George Weather
wax, 7. D. Williams, Samuel W. W ade, las
Upton, solomon Upton.
The following is a list Of the wounded and
missing from Co. Z, 10th regiment:
NouNDED.-Sergeant Thomas T. Dill, ex-
pIosion OF shell Sergeant Ohio Knox, slight
in head; Sergeant Daniel q. Spring, slight in
armi Priyates, Ezra Lennon, leg amputated;
jonathan Wright, severely; Lewis Casliey,
thumb shot off W. S Carpenter; Zimmerman
Watts; John c Spring, fuger shot of; Albert
Dial, slight in head; Thomas A. Kelly, eXplo-
sion Of shell.
MIssWG- Second Lieut.. R. W. Worries,
Sergeant Martin Ling, Corporal William B.
Taneybill, Corporal George Jordan, Privates
James c. McCluggage, Francis J Mckee,
Archibald Buckmaster, John Kimereri John
Christopher, Thomas Christopher, George
Grim, George Kelsy, Silas J. Ubl, James
Dee.s George Snyder, Jacob Schneebergcr,
Benjamin Drushel, Newton Shrimpin. james
Davidson, j. Harvey Wilson, Joseph Justice.
George Henderson died on the 3lst, and in
his death the company lost one of her best
men. George was good boy in cevry sense
of the word. lie was always ready to take
or give joke, end was general favoritc.-
tie was Christian, aud nobly lived up to his
profession. He has gone to receive his re-
ward.
Thomas Graham fell like hero close uu-
der the enemy's brcastworks. He entered
that fatal charge with the air of man who
knew his duty, and was determined to do it
| am told by one who fought by his side thai
ne advanced with firm step and spoke de
iberately of the enemy and his strong posi-
ton. He fills the grave of a brave soldier
and firm friend. Peace be with his remains
/ Those pf bp fl
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-02-05
pI,cPrcsts,cncy.

A lumber Of our exchange are oxprossing z
their preference for the Presidency. We re.
gard discussion on this question as rather
premature at present. No nomination viii be
made for more than year, aud IL is hard 10
focrsco what that year Will bring forth. As
matters stand at present We hayo but one
choice, TO wit, CLEMENT +. YALLANDIG
HAM We believe he could do more toward
restoring the Union and bringing back the
good old days Of national prosperity than
could any other man. hence our choice.