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Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1864-12-07
Ey' We recommend our readers to the

sy We recommend our readers to the
stock of stoves kept by our townsman, G.
S. Page. He has an extensive assort-
ment of desirable patterns and We know
no better place to find what one wants in
the stove line. He has nearly every kind,
including cooking low and eleva-
ted ovens, and those with the reservoir
attachment Parlor, Parlor Cook and Box
Stoves, the heavy Hotel and
School House stoves with open topaz
excellent stove for burning large wood
and chunks; and the Agricultural Boiler,
box stove with caldron kettle attached.
Give him a call.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1864-12-07

MApLH SuGAR.-Richmoud Fairbanks
of this town, has made several pounds of
nice maple sugar within week or two; a
specimen of which has been sent in for
inspection. He also brought us an an
egg which measured 6 % by inches in
circumference. - iii
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1864-12-07

that this plot against New York was con-
cocted by southern authorities to be exc
cuted by their agents here.
Should these traitors fail in their de-
signs here it would be well for other cities
to be on the lookout for them.
G. W. W.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1864-12-07

Ga An Irish hackman, who carried
Gen. Grant to his hotel in New York,
spread himself as follows: Heres to
meself, Dennis Connolly, the biggest man
in Ameriky but one. I've driven the
Lieutenant general of the United States,
and it's more than Bobby Lee ever did"
g. By order of Gen. Candy the Dis
trict of West Tennessee and vicksburg
has been formed into one command uvder
Major Gen. Dana, with his headquarters
at Memphis. Gen. Washburne has been
assigned to the command of the post and
district Of Vicksburg with its present
limits. '- '.-.
FoRrr.ONE BATrLEs.-The LIST regiment
U. S. Sharpshooters (partly made up Of
Vermont soldiers.) has been engaged in
forty-one different battles and skirmisbes
Thirty.seven Of these are inscribed on
their battle.aag. ss4 aa
VERMONT HisroRIcAL SocIETY.-Th,
board Of managers Of the Vermont His
torical Society have determined to hold
their winter special meeting at Woodstock
and the summer special meeting at Ben
nington. August 10th. 1865, the anniver
sary Of the battle Of Bennington.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1864-12-07
gamoills Aewsasalsr:
CHAS. G. MORSE, EDITOR.
Hya. Park, wednesday, December Z, Iss4
LAMOILLE Comfy COURT.

The Dec. Term of the Lamoille County
Court commenced its session yesterdy,
Hon. A. 0. Adds. presiding.
Prayer was offered by Rev. g. Whitney.
The court was declared to be in session
by Sheriff seaver, and the business of
the session begag by calling "a petit ju-
rors. Their names are as follows
Almon Whiting. Amos Dodge. E, G.
Story, Elias Wiley, B. R. Houghton,
Jerre Shattuck Perry Kingsly, Chas. Pri-
or. Chus. Gallop, Apollos Bishop, Samuel
Cinnamon, N. A. Cleveland, Ira Herrick,
Albert Luce G. Harris, r. R. Waite. j.
W. Stiles, Leonard Hutchins, Chas. Brown,
Luman Wheeler, A. d. Thomas, Sylyes-
ter Palmer, Neh. Town, VIM. J.Churchill,
Oscar Eaton and S. r. Parker.
The first case tried was Joshua Whit
tie vs.. Clarence D. Gates, being an action
brought for damages against the defend
ant for an alleged false warranty on the
sale of horse, .......
The trial of the case is not completed
at the hour of going to press. -. ..,.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1864-12-07
Central Department.

Full accounts of the late battle at Frank
lin and its anteccdents show that the bat
tie was one of the most brilliant Of
the war in general results. Sharp skirm-
ishing was kept up for three days. during
the retirement Of our army from Duck
river to Franklin, during which time
multiplicity of exploits and successes re-
suited to the federal arms. Gen. Cox
conducted the rear guard, and on the Goth
ult. achieved splendid victory over the
rebels at Spring Hall. while Gen. Wilson's
cavalry gained series Of important sue
cesses over Forests advance. under Rod
dy, on the pike between Turner's and
Spring Hill During the afternoon of
the 30th ult. the rebel army was sorely
pressed under Hood, who had Chcatam' s
and Stewards corps and a portion of Dick
Taylors command, numbering in all over
$4,000 men. Owing to Cox's gallant
check at Spring Hill. portion Of the
4th and 23d corps were enabled to gain
Franklin early in the day,vhen they threw
up line of breast-works extending from
one end to the other of the curve in the
river. behind which our entire infantry
Command took their position. At precisely
4 o'clock Wednesday afternoon the entire
rebel force made charge and succeeded
in making temporary break in our cen.
ter which was commanded by Gen. Wagner.
With characteristic impetaosity the SOL
diers composing Cbeatam's corps dashed
against our brcastworks and cooperating
with the attacking party on their left at.
tempted to envelope and destroy our
right. Just in the nick Of time the
troops. rallied and throwing their whole
force on the rebel column. drove back the
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1864-12-07

Ey- The soldiers at Sloan Gen. Hospi-
tai, at Montpelier, intend to start semi
monthly paper. A good idea.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1864-12-07

Ga Byrant, Stratton g. Co.'S. Burlington
Link" in their great chain of Business
Colleges, has started monthly paper.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1864-12-07

90 Gen. Grant was cornered in Phil
adelphia, and made speech, of which we
are enabled to give verbatim report
He said, John, give me cigar"
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1864-12-07

Gen. Sherman's cavalry has reached
the suburbs of Savannah, without oppo-
sition.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1864-12-07

Whatever errors and defectons there
may be in the Militia Law, years ex-
perience will probably show them up,
and the next session of the Legislature
will make the amends.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1864-12-07
PROGRESS OF THE WAR.
From Grant.

r0tu. ofCSS Sa'eii "oS ~ - 49,
south side of Petersburg on Thursday, to
discover whether the enemy were moving
troops to that side. He reports having
captured Stony Creek station, which was
defended by infantry and cavalry, with
artillery. He captured 2pieces of artil-
lery, but had no means of bringing them
off so he spiked them and destroyed the
CARRIAGES He took 100 prisoners, Sag-
ons and 30 mules. He burned the depot.
with 5000 sacks of corn, 500 bales of
hay, train of cars, a large amount of
bacon clothing. ammunition and other
confederate stores. and destroyed all tie
shops and public buildings.
From sherman.
A letter from Port Royal, S. G. Novem-
Der 25th, reports Sherman within 40
miles Of Savannah. This news was re-
ceived under Gag of truce from the enemy.
Gen. Grant telegraphed to Secretary Stan
ton, Friday, that the Richmond Examiner
of that day admitted that Sherman would
succeed in reaching the coast. Other pa
pers admitted that he had crossed the
Oconee.
An Augusta dispatch of the 26th ult
in the Richmond papers says that Sher-
mans army was As miles south of Augu-
sta, and 80 far had not been baffled. This
indicates that he was far on his way to
Savannah.
Richmond papers of previous dates had
confused and contradictory accounts of
Shcrnan's movements. The Inference
from the most credible reports was that
Sherman's column, had left the road to
Augusta and gone south to the Savannah
road to unite with How4rd's column, and
that the united army would move by the
way Of Milen towards Savannah. There
are intimators that Sherman will leave
Savannah on his right and 20 to Beau
fort, S. G. aud again that he will 60 below
Savannah to ASA baw Sound
Among the yarious rebel reports there
arc these that detachment of Yankee
cavalry sent towards Beaufort were all
killed, and captured, or dispersed; that
Gen. Wheeler, with many thousands of
men, intercepted the Yankees at a point
unmentionable. and is giving them no
rest; that 5000 Yankee cavalry under
Fitzpatrick were advancing down the AL
ALBANIA side of the Chattaboochle. burn-
ing and destroying everything; that
Gen. Bragg was approaching Augusta
with 10000 confederates flou Whining
ton; and that Sherman's men were
"sprawlng" about the country, and those
who do not surrender can be beautifully
bushwhacked.
A later dispatch says that Richmond
paper says that Sherman has got within
20 miles Of Savannah without meeting OPP
position.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1864-12-07

e. Among the deaths Of Vermont
soldiers while prisoners at the South. are
A. H. Cole. Co. II, 9th VT. July 10th,
and G. R. Fcrrmau. Co. II, 9th w., July
18th. .',s A''h.'a
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1864-12-07
The BORDER BURGLARS AND PIRA

The BORDER BURGLARS AND PIRATi act
:, &c. 2
We believe we are correct in sthin .
that the visit of Attorney General * Js' 90
tier, of Canada, to Washington, Jed june as,
satisfactory understanding betweenHspal
Government and the Provincial OUT ton ton
ties in regard both to the mode of dsness s.
with the rebel raiders now in custes o
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and to the best means Of preSsf,med
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sultation here with Maj Gen. Dix " h
before his return to Quebec there ia ID ~ =
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surance for the assertion of the pnbIR
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whether the raiders take the chars .s e%
of :. boliperant" or CANNON thieyes1d Ill
sale
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RAsoALLY Saturday evening last by
persons cut the harnesses of half q st.
farmers teams which we're hitcnf
front of the stores in the streets Of w
stock. The sheriff of the county one a.
reward Of fifty dollars for the arrests, er =
conviction Of the offenders or ten d0l II,
for any information which may 10"
that result.
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Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1864-12-07


az The Assistant Judges met at the
American House in this village on Thurs
day last for the purpose of which We
stated in our last.
The question relating to the county
clerkship was brought forward, and a Pc
ton was presented to the judge signed by
large majority of the members of the
Lamoille Co. Bar, asking the removal Of
Mr. L. S. Small from that Office and pray
ing that Col. L. B. Sawyer, might receive
the appointment The claims of both
parties were warmly urged.
The Judges were divided in their opin-
ion as to the removal of Mr.. Small, and
referred the subject to the presiding judge,
when he ahould arrive; and there it
rested.
When the court opened, aud before the
business commenced the Judge said, in
relation to the subject that inasmuch
as the Co. Judges were unable to agree
and as nothing was alleged against the
present incumbent, and that the petition
recommending the Col. was upon the
ground merely Of personal preference for
him, he would decline to interfere to re-
move Mr. Small upon such grounds
atone.
The judge, however, in announcing this
result, paid high compliment, to the
promptness aud efficiency Of Col Sawyer
as clerk, as cvinced in the several years
of experience in which he had discharged
the duties of that Office, under the judges
administration.
The Sheriff has made the following APP
pointments of deputies:
Hyde Park.-A. Dwinnell.
Morristown,--H. Ferrin.
Johnsou.-W. c. Doane.
Cambridge, -Jesse Sears, G. S. Kinsley.
Eden.-Ephraim Harrington.
Elmore,-Norman Camp.
Wolcott, Kilburn Day.
So far as we are acquainted with the
persons appointed, they are excellent men
for the place. Mr.. Dwinnell, from this
town, has now commenced on his fourth
year of office. During this time he has
conducted the business promptly and en-
ergertically. When on the track of GRIM
inals the utmorst temerity and vigilance
is preserved, and hardly one escapes
him.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1864-12-07

AN ACT in amendment of section 81 of chapter
l6 of the General statutes, entitled 'Of an or
ganization of village corporations and fire dis
triets.'
It is hereby enacted, &c:
SEC l. Section 32 of chaUter l6 Of the gene
raj statutes, shall be amended, by adding thereto
the following, provided that the polls of no
members of fire companies shall be exempt from
taxation, except by vote of the town in which
such membirs reside given at the annual March
meeting OF said town in each year previous to
such exemption"
SEC. 2. This act shall take effect from its pas
sage. . ....
Approved Nov. 81. 1862.
CONTINUED NEXT WEEK. W..
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Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1864-12-07
AK ACT In relation to the bounty and back pay
of dor ID

AK ACT In relation to the bounty and back pay
L-l- OF deceased soldiers.
Itls hereby enacted. &c:
SEC. That any bounty money due soldier
In the U. S. service, or any money due such sol
der from the state of Vermont on account Of mil
itary service or allotted pay of such soldier at
the time of the decease of such soldier whilst in
the service shall not be deemed assets OF such
soldier for the payment of debts against such
soldier, but shall go to and be held by the widow
OF such soldier or next of kin.
SEC. 2. This act shall take effect from its pas.
sage. 4
Approved, Nov. %, 1864. .... r- ..
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1864-12-07

ames Age Residence. Date of Enlistment
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AN ACT relating to the bounty and pay OF sell
diers and the support OF their families.
1t 10 hereby enacted, &c:
SEQ. ]. The bounty money or pay due from
any town In this state TO any volunteer or draft
cd soldier by reason of any rote Of such town,
shall not be subject to trustee drocess except BY
action In favor Of town which has been obliged
70 furnish support TO the family OF said soldier
after be has entered the service and such town
may recover for all expense so OF necessity in
Cured. and judiciouel y expended in cases whore
the soldier being of sufficient ability, neglects to
provide for his family.
SEQ. 2. In case said bounty or pay is due di
rectly from the town furnishing such support, so
much thereof rs the oyerseer OF said town may
deem necessary. may be applied to snch support
Of the family of said soldier.
SEC. s. No action shall be had or sustained
against any town by soldier, for such bounty
or pay when said soldier has deserted the SER
vice. .---
SRo. 1. This act shall take effect from its pas
sage. ....,. -...s--.. -e-.-5s.- vf-e F5..r.
Approved Nov. is, 1885,
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1864-12-07
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-05-17
MAJ.GENL. J. e. u. STUART KILLED

This distinguished and gallant caval.
ry officer Was wounded in the battle OF
the Yellow Tavern on Wednesday, the
18th inst, and died, at Richmond,
at the residence of his brother-in- law,
Dr. Brewer, on the evening Of the next
day about s O'Clock. lie was buried
at 5 o'clock on Friday. The funeral
sevices were performed by the Rev.
Joshua Peterkin, Pastor of st. James
Church. The pail bearers were, Gen
eral Winder, General Bragg, General
MCGOWAN, Mr.. George w. Randolph,
Commodore Forrest, General Chiffon,
General Lortoa, and Captain Lee, of
the G. S. Navy.
Never before, nor certainly since the
death of Stonewall jackson, says the
Richmond Wing, has the demise OF
any Southern leader produced 20 pro-
found sensation amoag all classes of
our community. They seem reluctant
to realize the painful truth that the gal
and dashing cavalier, whose presence
ever inspired confidence in our troops,
and who, on so many battle fields, had
exposed his person with reckless disre-
regard of danger-cheering his men
wherever the fight was hottest and the
foe strongest-had at last fallen. Many
a strong mans eyes were dimmed with
tears and many stoat heart filled
with the most poignant. sorrow. Our
countrywomen, too, seemed to forget,
for the time, that the accursed Yankees
were threatening our beautiful city with
fire and sword, in their deep concern
over the loss of one to whom they had
learned to look in the most trying hour
for protection and defense.
But he has gone in accordance with
the decree of Him who does all things
wisely. While we mourn his loss, for
we know not now who can I'LL his place,
may we not hope and confidently trust
that the arm of every eayalryman OF
Northern Virginia will be nerved with
fresh strength to avenge the death of
their great and beloved leader.
Even in the land of his enemies,
when they hear of his death, if they
have aught of generosity left in their
depraved natures, they will accord him
the possession of the highest courage
and the most unselfsh devotion to The
cause in which he has sacrificed his
life.
General Stuart was native of Pat
rick county, Va, and the son of the
late Archibald Stuart, who for many
years held aleading position in Virgin
ia, and represented the Patrick district
for several terms in the United States
Congress. His mother, we learn, is
still alive, and to-day is suffering the
grief which only a widowed mother
feels at the death of a fayorite son.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-05-17
BRIG. GEN. JENKINS.

The death of this gallant young Off
Ger, has caused the most profound re-
greet in this community. While in
command of this post last Summer, he
greatly endeared himself to our PEG.
pie. He was, we believe, native OF
Charleston, and received his military
education at the Citadel Square Military
Academy Of that city. AS an officer.
not one in the Confederate service
gave crater promise Of future usefulness
and distinction. Upon the wounding
Of Gen. Hood at Chickamauga, the
command of the Division devolyed np-
on Gen. Jenkins. he being the ranking
Brigadier, although the junior in years.
His gallant conduct in action, his adj
mirable tact in the management Of
troops, his quick perception at all times.
and his GOODNESS IN danger, proved him
equal to any emergency, and received
the highest encomiums OF the first mil
itary men of cur army. Gen. Longs
treet's high opinion of the military
ability OF General jenkins was fire.
quently and unhesitatingly expressed.
and it was his high confidence which
no doubt called him to the immediate
presence of Gen. Longstreet, where he
was unfortunately shot by our own
troops, which although painful TO think
of was doubtless, amid the din and smoke
of battle, unavoidable. Gen. jenkins
was not thirty years of age, but had
already won name which will 1.-Two in
history, and leave memory which will
be enbalmed amid the fondest recolIec-
tons of every patriot.-P PETERSBURG &c.
press.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-05-17
nErEAToF AvERILL.

After We had published a portion of
our issue last week, we stopped the
press to announce the capture Of Dub
lin and the Salt Works. Such was the
news at that time, and was believed to
be correct; but fortunately what refer
red to the Salt Works was incorrect.
The column OF the eneny which march
ed upon Dublin was successful, over
coining a much smaller force of ours.
The column which was marching to
destroy the Salt Works was defeated
on the 10th, six miles from Wytheville,
by our forces under Genl. Morgan
and Genl. VIM E. Jones. The enemy's
ioss was heavy. Averill is reported to
have been wounded in the head.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-05-17
KINDNESS TO THE WOUNDED.

We learn from Mrs. Robt. Cowan,
who has been indefatigable since tie
beginning of the war in her kind minis
trations to the soldiers, that the ladies of
this place, as well as of Grecnyille, Craigs-
Vile and Goshen, have contributed lib
orally in furnishing the proper kinds
of supplies for the comfort and susie
nance of the wounded. The pupils of
the Presbyterian Seminary furnished a
supper few evenings since. A wag-
on load Of supplies was received, en-
brac:ng contributions from the follow
ing ladies: Mrs. Jno. McChesney,
Mrs. D. G. Arehart, Mrs. A. A. Spronl,
Mrs. Jos. Martin, Mrs. A. Arehart, Mrs.
w. Zimmerman, Mrs. d. T. Gobbmer,
Mrs. III. Shultz, Mrs. Jas. Berry, Mrs.
Jacob Bosserman, Mrs. Jno. McKemy,
Mrs. Robt. Moffitt and Miss A Martin.
Persons desiring to contribute for this
laudable purpose will deliver their sup
plies at the store room provided at the
American Hotel.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-05-17
STANTON ARTFILERy.

From letter OF Sergt. Jno. VI. Bry.
an to his father we learn that the follow
ing casualties occurred in the Stuanton
Artillery, commanded by Capt. A. W
CARRIER, in the battle of Thursday last.
KaIzed.-Jas. T. Burns.
Woa1aaded.-Sergt. Jno. Bryan, Sergt.
Jno. Butler, Corpl. Benz. Pforr, w. G
Smith, Peter Good, Jno. Slrewalt
Christian Huffman Henry Woods, Pc
Ter Proctor, and Bel.j Ford. None
dangerously except Corpl. Pforr, whe
is supposed to be mortality wounded.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-05-17
SUPPLIES FOR THE WOUNDED.

Our good people have never failed to
respond to any call made upon them
to furnish supplies to our gallant sol
diers when in need.
Since the terrific battles have beon
going on in Spotsyfvania county be-
tween the armies of LEE and GRANT,
hundreds of wounded soldiers daily ar.
rive at Gordonsville on the way to the
Hospitals at Richmond, Lynchburg.
Larlottesyille or Staunton. When
they arrive at Gordonsville they are
often suffering greatly for the want oil
food, and, unless supplies be sent
to that point, the wounded will
be compelled to be sent on to the hos
pitfalls mentioned, without food, though
in almost furnishing condition. Our
good PEOPLE in the country who have
supplies, and who wish to send them to
the place where they viii do most good,
should send them to the Quartermaster' :
Office in this p'ace to the care of Rev.
J. B. Davis, who will send them.on i'm
mediately. If you cannot send in box.
cs, send n baskets or any kind of yes
sci, ana the supplies will be boxed here
and sent on. Now is the time to try
!. tho soaEs of our people. We know that
d, wisiirespord cheerfuily and prompt.
ais call for supplies for tho suf-
wounded. Neighbors can unite
a wagon with supplies. This
krtune fine to cast yonr bread
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-05-17
J.. 81.

MOVEMENTS OF THE RAIDERS ON
RICHMOND AND ON THE DANVILLE
X RAILROAD.
On Thursday afternoon last, force
of the enemy, consisting of infantry,
cavalry and artillery, crossed the Rich
msnd and Petersburg railroad at Coal.
field, doing considerable damage to
property in that vicinity. They also
tore up the track and cut the telegraph
ic communication.
The raiders on the side of the city
crossed the Chickahominy at Mechan
Iicsville, and followed the course of the
battles around Richmond, re-crossing
the Chickahominy at Grapevine Bridge,
with the James River at City Point.
The raiders on the Danyille railroad
attempted to destroy the bridges across
the Appomattox river, but were re-
pulsed.