The New York herald., 1864-10-28
.THET VERMONT RAID,


Ouv Lake Alcmphranagog Correspsnd-
ence.
NEWPORT, LAKE bIESPnRAMAooo, w., Oct "a, 1884.
The Rebel Raiders-Atarn at Newpors, Va-TAe ktsx0
Called Out-No,voich Cadets on Hand-Whd tho Cana.
dians Say-Sood Fteliao 7o,oordy he United Staes, &c.
This thriving village, which has extensive ousiness
connections with the eastern townships Of Cauada zoe
which, glad 10 say Of friendly charse.a
ter has been the scene Of stirring events within few
days past On Friday morning. the 2ls iust the corps
Of Cadets Of tho Norwich University, under tho command
Of Captain Kent, after forced march, made tbss sp
pearanco here to expected Invasion Of Tadefs
consequent upon that g. Albsns tho issh Of which
there apprehension This place AZ the head
OF Lake Memphramagog, magnificent sheet Of watsv,
about thirty i've miles in length and from Two 70 i've
miles In width, along the western bank o. which are
lofty mountains, Owls Head and the Sugar
Loaf three thousand feet high On this lake there plies
neat trim little steamer called the Mountain Maid,
manded by most capital fellow Captain Fogg. Two
thirds ofhe lake In Canada and the remainder wkh,n
the United States territory There two three vD
lagos on the Canada Shore and at distance
inland The country highly cultivated, and the scenery
altogether Of the romantic character since the
Passumpsc Railroad has been extended 70 Newport and
great hotel opened by Messrs Buck b pendor, which
commands extensive Views, and ID kcpt well the
You may Imagine now ali is good people ielt here az
tho from 81. Adams II would be but IN easy un.
dertaking, well understood, TO crossed from
st. Mssos. The lake. flkea possss-
sion o Captain foggs boat and captured Newport Lots
OF punder and money could been obtained here,
aud by short dow the railway, through the rich
villages along the ne the robbers could laid
under contribution or destroyed some OF the Dnest VII
lagos in Northern Vernon.
1ne people OF Newport, however. are Determined nos
10 yield without tight They heard that gang "
aboard the steiner Friday the 2iss on her
turn trip Canada und they made what preparation
they could About hundred leclsd, With
raadu IN plaat Tho ina al
critical moment much encouraged by the arrival OF tho
cadets well instructed and gsent corps young stu
dents "their souls In arms and eager for the ffayD
The whole were drawn mp the line wnarf Ia front Of
the hotel, and waited 10 silence the approach Of tho
the Mountain Maid was seen approaching, her steam
pipes whistle announcing her vicinity tho usual
ner, and, aS supposed, most trescherous manner
Nothing less than volley was anticipated aud the
and all concerned raiders appeared though
resolved not 70 have 81 Adams affair 81 Newport, M
fghting would prevent il. Z.
The mex, rung the cadets marched TO Derby, on
the liEe, resolved not stand upon any ceremony
law, national or intern stopal " any rebels 90
found there lhey well received by the Csnadang,
the most influential citizens Of Stanstead Included
ASSURE General Jaeknan THE commanaant VI Tue cadets,
that 'they with us 10 hesrt that our interests
theirs, and That we might call them Al any time os
reed for prompt and Substantial aid" Indeed. may
out these townships arc always warm friends and
will do all they can 10 prevent aGy raids I, on our
borders.
We quiet again and believe all danger over;
Sanders and the rest ~ "nrt fames of kentuckyp
would come aud pay v.st ~ The raiders rad made
their appearance IN captain togss ooattbey would have
embroied themselves. without knowing IT, In ueox-
pected way. though the Captain Yankee. aod good
10y al one yet the vessel under the Erisb tag
halls from Georgevilis 90 the canada side.