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Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1864-11-16
A LITTLE SPEECH BY THE PRESIDENT

A LITTLE SPEECH BIT THE President
A Republican Club in torch-light process
sion called at the White House Saturday
evening, and extorted this little speech
from the weary Chief Magistrate:
Fellow Citizens: was promised not
to be called on for speech tonight, nor
do propose to make one but, as We
have been hearing some good news for
day or two, propose that you give three
cheers or Sheridan. While we areat it,
we may as we'll consider how fortunate it
was for the secesh that Sheridan was .
little man. If he had been large man
there is no knowing what he would have
done with them. (Applausc.) propose
three cheers for Gen. Grant, whor knew
what use to put Sheridan to. Three
cheers for all of our noble commanders.
and soldiers, and sailors, three cheers for
the people everywhere who cheer for SOL
diers and sailors.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1864-11-16
OUR FRIENDS IN SOUTHERN PRISONS.

OUR FRIENDS IN SOUTHERN PRISONS.
TRUTH sIFTED FROM RUMOR.
So many and narrowing have been the
statements made by individuals with re-
gard to the treatment of our soldiers while
prisoners in the hands of the rebels, that
the United States sanitary commission
have appointed six responsible men as
commissioners to give the subject thor
ough Investigation. After months in in
spccting the condition and receiving the
testimony of many thousands of ex-
changed prisoners, chiefly from the Libby
and Belle Isle, the carefully prepared re-
port is given to the public, with an ap-
pendix of l26 pages of sworn cvideuce,
fully sustaining its most revolving state
ments. We give the following extracts
from the report:-
The first fact developed by the testimo-
ny of both officers and privates, is
that prisoners were almost invariably
robbed of everything valuable in their
possession, sometimes on the field, at the
instant of capture, sometimes by the pris-
on authorities in "quasi official way
with the promise Of return when exchag-
cd or paroled but which promise was
never fulfilled. This robbery amounted
often to stripping of the person of even
necessary clothing. Blankets and over.
coats were almost always taken, and some
times other articles in which case dam
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1864-11-16

Ey One Of the"ile" stories is that pri-
vate soldier, once in the Enniskillin Dra-
goons, named Wallace who could not buy
a pair of boots a year or two ago, is DOW
wsrtb $4,000. paag
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1864-11-16

Respectfully inscribed to the memory OF Major
Carl W. Dwinnell, who was wounded Aug. 2lst,
in the engagement near Charleston, Va. from
The effects of which he died Aug. 24th, 1864, in
Hospital, Baltimore, Md.
A sorrowIng group was standing
Around the dying bed
OF one, who oft in battle,
His comraues bravely led
Where it heard the booming cannon
And the shrieking of the shell
Yet he feared not deaths dark angel,
For he had done his duty well.
BY the bedside stood his comrades,
And his chief beside him. knet,-
None can tell the weight of sorrow,
Which the noble hearts there felt
Tears were in the eyes of veterans
Who ne'er quailed to meet The foe,
Who e'er stunned death when battling,
And when duty bade them go.
Then the dying hero murmured
could | meet my wife again
Ere enter deaths dark valley,
it would soothe my throbbing pain
Which | feel at thoughts OF parting
From my fri' nds here on llfe's Shore
Yet above hope to meet her,
Where, when met, we part no more
'Tell her when death hovered DER me.
And its chill was on my brow,
Tell her that ne'er forgot her,
Nor the morn took that VOW
That henceforth I'd love and cherish,
Until summoned home by death;
Tell her that truly kept it,
With my latest dying breath.
THAT the bright hopes which we cherished,
Hopes of happy future years,
Are erased by thoughts of sadness.
And the eyes made dim with tears,
Tell her that though have fallen
For the banner that we love,
Tell her that did my duty
Aud that we shall meet above"
Then change came o'er his features,
For deaths angel lowered nigh
Then he whispered, 'dear Amanda,
Could | meet thee ere | die"
He no more will lead his comrades
Where is heard the cannon's roar
For his earthly strife is ended
lie has crossed deaths river DER.
Oh ! the fearful weight of anguish
Which that widowed heart doth wriLg,
Now that he, her all, has falen,-
Death will have for her no sting;
But may He who doeth justly,
Comfort her with Fathers love,
And when with her, life is DER,
May she meet him there above.
Written for the Newsdeaer.
THE HApPIEST TINE.
The past to US can ne er return,
The future is uncertain now,
May we the cheering lesson learn
The HArrIEsr TINE is nov
The wild bird in the azure shy,
AS perched upon the leafy bough
Sings while the Summer time is nigh,
The happiest time is nov
Say not the happy time is THEN.
When future hopes shall come to view
The future always will be WHEN
The happiest time is NOV
Then let our hearts be warm with love,
Our hands he warm with friendship tru
And through life's journey we will prove.
The uAPrrE.T TIME Is NOV
G. A. l.. X. W.
Hyde Park, Nov. 10th, 1864
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1864-11-16
M iseetla M.
Written for the Newsdealer.
ANOTHER HERO FALLEN.
BY BEN D. HOUSE.

Respectfully inscribed to the memory of Major
Carl W Dwinnell, who was wounded Aug. 2lst
in the engagement near Charleston, Va. from
the effects of which he died Aug. 24th, 1864, in
uospitoI RoItimora Md
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1864-11-16
Yusintss Gar0s.
Iistels.

Hoteis.
NENTREyILLE HOUSE, or" OLD FAR
4 MER'S HOTEL" Waterbury Centre, VT,
l4cmuel Lyon Proprietor. Travellers will lind
this an excellent place to stop. ~
Union HOUSE, johnson, w. r. II, Smith
u Proprietor. Stages leave this House north
and south Daily. 20
IIORRISvILLE HOUSE, Morrisyille, VT, R.
vi .. Spaulding, proprietor. The proprietor
hopes to be able to make the traveller leel ae
home. IL
GREEN MOUNTAIN HOUSE, Wolcott VT
VI K Day, proprietor. This house mas Deen
fitted up and additions and improvements maze
during the last season, so that the proprietor
feels confident that he can make the traveller lee
at home.
MERICAN HOUSE, Hyde Park, Vt, J. A.
y Child, proprietor. Horses anu car1ges lor
conveyance to any part of the country always IN
readiness Also horses and carrigeS to ict III
VILLAGE HOTEL, Hyde Park, Vt.' J. l.
Nesmith, Proprietor.
;jILLAGE HOTEL. Waterbury, VT, jeremiah
Brown, proprietor,
rLMURE POND HOUSE, Elmore VT, A. w.
T. Averill, proprietor. Conveyances to any
part of the county on short notice.
MEXICAN HOUSE. St. Albans, VT, s. G.
IN Field, proprietor. 10
IDEN HOUSE, Eden Mills, VT, G. W; Denio'
Il proprietor oo
ERASBURGH HOUSE. Irasburgh, Vt, by IL;
W. Nye Stages leave this house daily Tor all
railway stations. Horses and carriages 10 let. DO
,UBBELl.'S HOTEL. Wolcott, VT, Justus
III Hubbel, proprietor, on the stage road 10
lrasbui gh Conveyance to any part OF the couh'
ty vn short notice. ~
i,DEN HOTEL, Eden Corners, Vt, j. Har
II rington, proprietor. Good accommodations
for man and beast.
l,OoORlRH'S S HOTEL. Stowe Q.ouer village
" IT., D. Goodrich, proprietor ~
EAGLE HOTEL, by H. P. Sesscr Cambridge
u Boro., Vermont. ~
,IOTEi., Albany Centre, Vermont, W. How
ard, Proprietor Thif is good place to stop
once knew dinner for iour. with good cup o.
tea, got up in ten minutes ED. ~
EsrOvER'S HUrEL, Waterville. W.. $
w b. Westover, proprietor.
Attorneys.
- G. BENTON, Attorney at llsw and solicit
IL. or in Chancery, Hydepark, Vt.
DRlGHAM Il WATERMAN, attorneys at law
ID and solicitors in Chanccry, hyde PARK W
Particular attention given to the collectloh o
. all claims against the Government, WIDOW 5, III
valid. and other pensions, bounties, back pay
&c. WALDO BRIGHAM, GEO. l.. WATERMAN. I'D
n W. HENDEE, attorney and counsellor a
w. law and solicitor in Chancery, MorrlsVilie
VI. Office in Masonic building. 0t
M o. HEATH, attorney and counsellor at law
WI and solicitor in Chancery, Cambridge, Vt
Particular attention given to the collection
military claims including pensions and bounties
Terms reasonable. Office at Jetfersonville.
BOWERS II GLEED, attorneys at law and so
licitors in Uhancery, Monisville,Vt. (Ofic
formerly occupies, by Hon. I. Gleed.) II. Il. row
EgS, P. X. GLEED.
ID +. PARKER, attorney and counsellor a
IL. law, Wolcott, Vt. Particular attention
given to collecting all kinds of military claims
! Having an experienced agent and attorney il
Washington, d. c.. am prepared to procure pen
sions bounties, back pay. &C., ON REASONABLE
| terms,
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of all kinds are again to he had at the Iamoilc
Comfy Ambrotype Rooms. Satisfaction given
or no psy required. q. l.. HoLBR0Ok.
pyss ,syt ,cet. 1%. SST
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1864-11-16
Tailers.

A II. WELLS, merchant tailor Waterbury,
n Vt. dealer in the best broadcloths. doeskins
cassimercs, vestings, tailors' trimmings. u.tom
Ready made clothing, Gents furnishing
Goods. &c.. Graments made In the most ap-
proved manner, and warranted to fit. 80
O N. TRACY fashionable tailor johnson VI.
-. Work done to order on short notice. Cutting
done for others to make. All work warranted 2S
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1864-11-16
Physical

nENTISTRY. p. W. J. PECK,
Ax ~ dentist, johnson, Vt. Natur-
Esy%TsTo al teeth put in the best state OF pre-
WyETXJ servation. Artificial teeth made
i in every style known to the profession. 40
~ J. HOLBRO0K, NJ. D., physician and sur
i. geon, Wolcott. Vt. Office over II. b. Bun.
, dy's store. 3im6'
I A. STEELE, MD, Homeopathic physician
~ i. and surgeon, Morrisville, Vt. Office at his
residence---at the house formerly occupied by
Thomas Gleed
lUM l.. WHITE, NJ. D., physician and sur.
w geon, Hyde Park Vt. Office at the for
mer residence of j.. 7. Allen.
n P. FORBUSH, surgeon dem .sz---EseS
". tist. Office in the Patriot SS$sx
Building, State st. Montpelier Vt. aIIyTYYp
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1864-11-16

jewelers..
~ W. SCOTT, matchmaker and jeweer. John
". son, VT. keeps constantly on hand an as
sortment Of clocks, jewelry, patent medicines,
Essences. hair oils candies, spruce gum, &c. 3S
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1864-11-16
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Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-04-02
Tbe 90 d esneraI Bsekland.

The Case Of General BHekland.
We have received long letter from Mr..
8. NJ Wheaton, Of Memphis, Tennessee,
explanatory Of the conduct Of General
Bucklsnd, as detailed by correspondent
signed A. D. o. We have not space to
publish this letter in full. II we under.
stand the law in the case, Mr.. Wheaton
had no right to retain the two children
after sending the father and mother to the
Oontrsbsnd Camp. If they we're retained
in his family by Mr.. Wheaton purely as
fresd-ehiIdrsn, and not as slaves, that al
ters the csse. II Generals Hurlbut and
Vestch gave orders authorizing Mr.. Whea-
ton to retain the children as Slaves, they
did what they had no right to do.
Very possibly General Bucklsnd, in or
dering that the children should be return
ed to Mr.. Wheaton, after having been ts-
ken to the COntraband Camp, acted under
the orders Of his superior officers, Generals
Hurlbut and Vestch. If General Buck
land ordered the children to be given up
70 be retained as sIaUss, he acted contrary
TO the express legislation Of Congress and
the Emancipation Proclamation, which
msde these children free children. We
have known military men who refused to
obey orders issued by superior officers be-
causs they were unconstitutional, and in
guoh disObedienoe they were justified.
II We taxa wrong view Of the case, we
shall always stand ready to do justice to
General Bucklsnd.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-04-02
SOLDIERS AID SOCIETY.

s5 BANK STREET, CLEvELASDs April 2 1884.
The pressing need Of vegetables to cor
rect the diseases prevalent in the armies
Of the West, is too we'll known to be again
presented through these columns. There
come daily from Chattanooga, Knoxville
and many other points, the strongest de-
mands for potatoes onions, kro1t, &C., that
sre represented IS actually necessary to
the life and health Of our soldiers. HUI
msnity and every kindly emotion Of the
heart would lead us to respond to such
calls from our soldier friends and brothers
in their exile from Nothern homes Of plen-
ty, but patriotism no less than humanity
now presses these appeals upon us. 1t be-
comes the duty Of every one who stands
upon the side Of the Union to strengthen
and sustain the noble armies now gather
ing their forces for the momentous strug
gle Of the opening campaign, and il it be
true, as so eften declared by many medical
men Of the Department Of the Cumberland
that .ts barrel Of potatoes is worth man"
to the Union cause. We cannot too highly
estimate the urgency Of the cry that comes
up to us by every northWsrd mail.
Let our cellars and store-houses yield
generously the health giving supplies SO
eagerly crsved, and the sturdy arms that
we have thus nerved and strengthened fol
the contest shall not do battle for our cause
in vain.
The approaching seed time will remind
the farmer and the gardner that 8 "Sol-
diers Corner" reserved from the cultivated
field or reclaimed from his waste land, and
planted with onions and potatoes will be
the most precious gift that he can make
for his country's cause.
The children, who are proverbislly fond
Of playing make garden" can now turn
their sport in sober earnest, and become
miniature farmers, sure of carrying the
fruits Of their labor to ready market, and
of getting their pay in coin that is purer
than gold, and on deposit in q bank that
will never break.
Where are the "0nion Leagues" that
the boys and girls were forming last year
at this time2 We should like to know
what township will have the honor Of or.
ganizing the first one this year. Send in
your reports, boys and girls. We will
publish the names of the first Lssguers,' u
and award them the championship for true
patriotism.
Perhaps the following pleasant letter,
cut from an Eastern paper, may inspire
some of the young people heresbouts to
stir in the matter Of q garden for the
soldiers
ONIONS FOR THE SOLDIERS.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-04-02

The New York News, the New York
ally Of JEFF. Davis, which is the vilest of
AL vile oOpperhesds, is highly gratifed
with the platform Of the Ohio Democracy.
That platform it declares is Peace Plat
form. It is, says the News, taking its
cue from the Cincinnati Enquirer, an
Hunequivocsl declaration in favor Of peace
and Of hostility to the continued prosecu-
ton Of the war" Vallsndighsm, it says,
was not named as q delegate to Chicago,
because he did not Want to CO. Blessed mar
tyrl His friends fought desperately to
have him 90, but the Democracy of Ohio
have had enough of him. No man, says
the News, can be supported by the DemOc-
rAcy unless he is in favor Of immediate
peace.
ABd yet the News is greatly devoted to
General Mcclellan.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-04-02

UHIOH MEHl Remember you have sn
important work before you on Monday
next Your enemies sre desperately at
work in the variOns Wards Of the City to
insure your defeat. Such defeat is not
simply Of local Importance. It is taken
abroad IS an indication Of the strength Of
the Union party in Cleveland.
UNION MEN OF CLEVELAND Do not let
the elections go against you in any Ward
by want OF interest on your part. The
Union men of this City should have con-
troll Of the City Council during the COM
ing yesr. 1t is necessary, therefore, that
the Ward elections be seen to. Let every
man, therefore be rallied and let the Cop
perheads Of the City receive another over
throw. There is no doubt as to the result
if you will only do your duty. win you
do it2
DOnOt allow your strength to be divided
by any new combinations Of any kind.
Let every man see that he votes on that
day. Let every man feel it to be his duty
to vote.
Let every Union man in Cleveland unite
on the worthy men who have been regu.
lsrly nOminstsd by the Union party.
Don't forget to vote
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-04-02
WashIngtOn OerrespOndenee.
Army Of the Potomac Gottschalk- Theat-
Tieals-Baakrupt Bib. & o. r. R.
Paymaster's CZsrks-Sanitary Balg-Ns,OS
Boys Home Cleveland abroad.
WAsH1roror. Maroh 29th. ls54

WAsHIHGToE, March 18th, 1854.
EBIToRs LEADER At length we have
a IiVs General in command of the Potomac
army. Without Ostentstion, but quietly
and energeticslly he is pushing forward
the reorganization of the army, shelving
the Mcclellan element in the Corps COM
manders and concentrating the whole in
to three Corps, commanded by Hancock,
sedgwick, and Warren, officers tried and
trusty, in whom we may hope for that con-
cert Of setion the lack of which, has here.
tofore been the cause of repested failures
in the Potomac army.
Prince Gottsohslk, has arrived and de-
parted His two farewell concerts were
numerously attended, after which Grover
Of the National Theater, secured his ser
vices for one eVeniDg-resulting in gold
en- tribute to his enterprise. Grover
brings before q Washington public this
week, splendid opera troupe, composed
of celebrities in the musical world, under
the direction Of Professor Anschuiz. The
season commenced last evening. Forrest
is playing st Ford's to crowded houses.
The Bankrupt bill is in the hands Of the
Committee ready for introduction in the
House, but has not yet been brought for
ward, and it is probable that it may eth
er slumber for q time in the Committee,
or lay on the table after Its introduction.
The prospects for action on it this session
are not very fattering.
The B. & o. R. R., is still making its
regular through trips, Notwithstanding
the repested rumors Of an intended raid
upon it. The company have itsmply pro-
teoted; the Government also keeping q
strong force upon the entire line, and any
timidity in reference to this route is
csuseless.
The strong effort being made for the in
crease Of pay Of clerks to the psymasters,
will probably be without avail, and disap-
point the many anxious eqpeotants.
To night the grand ball connected with
the Sanitary Fair, takes place at the Pat
ent Office, and from the character and DO
sition Of those interested, promises to be
grand affair.
The NeWsboys Home, an institution
which was planned and executed under
NAS VI bOuCNulonh
the North almost entirely, will be opened
in day or two, and fitting exercises.-
This class Of boys like the " gaDlias of
Paris, in all our large cities live in the
streets, destitute Of shelter, many Of them,
except such IS is afforded them by charity,
and in is for these unfortunates that be-
nevolence has provided home.
The jolly phiz Of General Nike besmed
on US last evening at Wizards, who with
Il. P. Weddell and H. s. Stevens, Esq, are
on their way TO the army.
Troops are being forwarded to the front
with celebrity, and the public will soon
have an opportunity of judging whether
our Potomac army have not been more
benefited by the last change Of comman-
ders, than by the hitherto frequent chan.
ges of base" JUNIUs.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-04-02

gBeeck ofJeG. Davis &c the Rebel Prisoners.
His rsbsl majesty, JEFF. Davis, made 8
a7sseh On the return Of rebel prisoners
racsnfly to Richmond from the North.
This cunning arbitrator used the occa-
aion 70 inHsne his dsludsd victims with
new hatred Of the Yankees. His whole
sddress abOunds in lies snd misrepresen-
tAlions. Among the words uttered were
the following:
srWhen have heard Of the suferings
you have endured, and the indignities to
which you have been subjected while help
less prisoners Of cruel csPtOFs, my heart
has yssrned for you with fathers deep
sympathy and afsetiOnate solicitudei it
hss burned with indignation at your
wrongs"
Now this desperate brigsnd chiefknoWs
very ven that the contrast in the manner
in which rebel prisoners are treated in
the North and our men in the South, is by
no means ereditsble to the civilization Of
The Eretahss who do his bidding. Libby
Prison win be q name which in the future
annals OF our country will excite horror
and 8 feeling of shame over the wicked
ness and cruelty Of men once called Amer
lean citizens.
Tbs stories Of the prisoners who have
been able to escape from their cruel tOrmeD-
tors or have been exchanged, all prove
that the most bsrbsrous treatment has
been suffered by our brave men. They
have been compelled, barefoot to make
long journeys under burning skies when
raging thirst and raging hunger both tor
mented them They have been confined in
the most squalid and filthy apartments.
They have been subjected to petty tOrtures
and trials OF which the rebel prisoners
here in the North know nothing. No nation
ever treated its prisoners with more Of
civilized care and kindness than has the
United States. They hsve enjoyed better
fare than they have known for years,
better and cleaner clothing than they
dreamed Of in the South. They have been
subject to no torments and priyations and
have in many places received great sym
patty from their friends here in the North.
And yet JEFF. Davis, with s mendacity
allied to that of the father Of lies, talks
suferings endured and indignities suffered.
You will contrast, he says, your suffer
ings with the generosity with which their
prisoners have been treated at our hands,
and though you have felt many times, this
broad distinction, you respond TO the SEN
timents Of your comrades at home, that we
must never forget what is due ourselves
as q civilized people, though the enemy
have nothing TO claim.
The style in which these brigands Of the
South talk about Southern civilization
and the generosity with which they treat
our men, would be amusing, if it were
not SO horrible and shocking TO every SEN
dment Of our natures. Disease and star
TatiOn, both grim monsters, have been en-
listed in the work Of destroying the unfor-
tunate men who foil into their heads
rnsy rsjoice as much over their ferocity
and cruelty, calling it generosity, as would
9 hungry csnnibsl over the writings Of
his victim. May a speedy delivery come
to our men in their hands, and right
eous retribution upon the heads Of all
rsbals-