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Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1865-05-03

horses feet, provided they have practical
bic workman for smith,
Another fault with many is. if the
Smith nails on shoe that will stay on
four or six months he IS the Smith for all
others. Now these are all wrong. A
horse should never be trusted in shop
unless the workmen or owner are practical
Blacksmiths so that the horse can be prop
erly shod. Now the next thing-~how
should that be done? that is the ques.
ton. There are various kinds Of feet
that require different kinds of shoeing
like dresses on different individuals, the
same medicine that cures one will hurt
another, Now the true method for shoe
ing natural foot is to keep it in "a perfect
natural shape and in order to do so the
shoes must be often removed The foot
pared down, and the shoes drawn on light
ly. The frog of the foot in no case should
be cut, as it is the sponge of the foot, it
becomes finally contracted and the horse
is said to have pinched feet, or foundered.
HorteS of fine frame muscles
and nerve are apt to have smaller
feet than those Of coarser build, yet the
feet are just as sound and will stand as
much abuse as a larger foot and not be
lame.
AS the toe grows much faster than the
heel the toe must necessarily be pared the
most. Let us look at a young horse Or
colt. He stands up proudly, follow him
up to 3 or years old The foot keeps
about the same shape. Now try to follow
the examples Of nature, keep the foot in
natural shape which is right. The heel
seldom it ever, wants any pairing, just
enough to level the foot, that is all that
most feet require. But there are vari-
Gus circumstances that require different
treatment, such as over-reacbiug, inter
fearing, stumbling, foundered, fiat or
pumis feet. which have to be shod accord.
ing to circumstances, one rule will not APP
ply in every case. There are general
rules but they have to be changed accord
ing to circumstances.
Let owners of horses have their horses
shoes removed often, and be willing to
pay fair compensation for it, and they
will then have no reason to complain Of
their Blacksmith. 1t is a laboroue work
to shoe horses which but few men can
work at but few years, therefore, be
should receive good compensation, yet
how often do We see men try to have the
Smith lower his price, and if they can
hear of some one that will shoe for few
cents less, no matter if they never saw
him, away they 60 to save few cents and
perhaps leave their old Smith, that has
worked years among them. thus compelling
him to lower his price or shut up shop.
Then of necessity he mus. take less pains
with his work and follow bad example.
In another communication ] will try
to give my views on the various ways for
different feet.
Yours sc. VULCAN, JR.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1865-05-03
FROM THF 18TH REGIMENT.
Camp near Burksville Station, Y

Camp near Burksville Station, Va,
To the Editor of the Ncwsdealer:
Sir, | am always glad to read your val.
uablc paper whenever can get chance
and | hope you will please give me short
space for these few lines.
AS have seen different statements in
the newspapers concerning the attack on
the Rebel works, Sunday, April I'd. 1t
appears to be widely in circulation that
the Negro troops done all the work on
that day, the Sixth Corps is scarcely men
toned worthy of notice But allow me
to say that it was the 2nd Brigade of the
2nd Division of the above Corps (the old
Vermont Brigade) that made the first
charge, and broke the rebel lines and the
colors of the llth Vermont, (Heavy) was
the first planted on the rebel works, by
by that gallant officer, Lieut., Bailey, who
picked up the colors after the Sergeant
that carried them, fell down. And the
second Vermont was close upon him. But
still they seem to have no praise. | like
every one to get their dues.
As for the Negro troops, they did not
come until all the worst Of the fighting
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1865-05-03
SHOEING HORSES.

Mr. EDIToR:-
Having often seen communications on
various subjects. agricultural, mechaical.
breeding, rotation, &C., sc. ! thought it
would not be uninteresting to pen few
thoughts which if you think proper you
can publish for the benefit Of all horse
owners,
The horse is noble animal
given us by our Creator for our use, but
liGe all other blessings, we often abuse
them. In this communication | shall
speak of but one of the many abuses, viz.
shoeing.
Having had thirty five years experience
long since came to the conclusion that
there are more horses hurt by not
shoeiDg than there ever was by shoeing.
But says Mr.. A., B. & c.. we keep our
horses shod all the time, yet when they
are shod they do not travel as they will
after they have been shod. Why is this?
says one. 1t is because your Smith is
not good one, &c, &c.
Que favorite is Mr. A.. another Mr. B.
And so it goes, the faults are all laid to
the Blacksmiths, when nine-tenths of the
blame belongs to the owners. But how
is that Z? says many | will tell you, the
horses hoof, like the finger nail is of con-
tinual growth. The hocf being properly
cut or pared, tie shoe nailed on, lin Or
der to satisfy the customer, it must be
nailed strong.) the horse leaves the shop
travelling easy and natural Now let us
see when that horse goes to the shop again
to have those shoes removed, (remember
the hoof is continually growiDg,) unless
the horse is lucky enough to pull of one'
not for 8 or 4 months. 0, but says one,
my horse don't keep a shoe on half that
time. Stop moment, it is now the LIST
of Nav. and make the bold assertion
that not one.fourth Of the horses OF
Northern Vermont have been shod tor
over three, and large share for over
four months. The shoe remains nailed
on in the same position, the hoof growing
all the while, tries to expand in natu-
raj shape the shoe resists the expansion
then the boof becomes contracted ana
twisted out Of shape the fault is laid TO
the Blacksmith. Now where is the fault? !?
IL il 10 the shocing or want Of shoeing2
Most certainly in the want of shoeing.
with large class Of horse owners, three
,imes wear is as often as they want
their horses shod. But If by chance
they have to get them shcd over that they
find fault with the Smiths. 10 prove this
assertion, call upon all the Blacksmiths
If Northern Vermont. True there are
noble exceptions, some who regard the
horso's : boof and foot have the shoe cften
and the foot kept in the natural
sbare. there is no trouble With these
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1865-05-03

gg' Men show particular folly on five
different occasions: when they establish
their fortune on the ruin of another
when they expect to excite love by cold
ness, and by showing more marks Of dis
like than affection; when they wish to
become learned in the midst Of repose
aud pleasure; when they seek friends
without making any advances of friend
ship; and when they are unwilling to
succor their friends in distress. ,
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1865-05-03

MAGNANtMITY.--A millers dog broke
his chain; the miller ordered his maid
servant to tic him up again. She was
attacked aud bitten by the dog. On
hearing her cries, the miller and his people
ran to her assistance. keep off p said
she shutting the door, "the dog is mad.
| am already bitten, and must chain him
alone" Notwithstanding his biting.
she did not let him 60. but chain.
ed him up, and prepared herself to die,
Symptoms of hydrophobia soon broke out,
and she died in few days. The dog
was killed without doing any further
mischief.
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LINES
WRITTEN ON HEARING OF DEATH OF PRESIDENT
LINCOLN.

WRITTEN ON HEARING OF DEATH OF PREsIDEN
LINCOLN.
If to be great is to be good, surely great maj
has fallen. Surely in this awful event, we Sc
the effect of that accursed institution which tn
northern Copperheads, and southern traitors
have so long petted and idolized.
Be dimmed ye heavens with tears,
And quake the earth with dread;
Sad news like thunder strikes our ears
Our President is deadl
Words canDet give relief
In this most trying hour;
No words can speak a nations grief,
No language has the power.
Behold an honest man
The noblest work of God,
AIangsd and slain by traitors hand
And wetering in his blood.
His noble spirit free,
Scars upward to its God;
While 10, the assassin fees
Stained with his precious blood.
Well may nations tears
Fall plentuous as the rain;
A friend of liberty is dead,
Its noble champion slain.
His influence meier can die,
But will remain the same;
And millions yet unborn shall rise
TO bless this martyrs name.
His bright example shines,
Far brighter than before;
And will continue thus to shine
When centuries are o'er.
Then let US trust in God
In this soul narrowing grief
To him commit our cause, for He
Alone can give relief. M.B s.
Morristown April II, 1865.
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FROM THE nth REGIMENT.
VULCAN, JR.
Burksville Va,
April l8, 1865. (

April lS, 1860.
Mr.. EDITOR Things have changed
some since last you heard from me. In
stead of being in front of Petersburg, we
are now away at Burksville. After
some struggling we went into Petersburg,
then following the rail road to this
place.
We are now doing guard duty. The
rest of our brigade is some one and half
miles from u.s.. Our duty is to guard the
stores and ordinances that we're taken
fiom old Bob Lee. Some of them
we found buried in the form
of person, with head boards and the
name of some person and the time of his
death aud age. Quite nnmber OF can
non and many small arms.
Our camp is very pleasantly situated
the Col. has his Office in house, and
some Of the other officers. There is two
houses very good ones, in our camp.
There is not many buildings here, and
what there is are made use Of by some
soldier. The hospital is near to us, just
on rise Of ground There is not many
sick ones in it.
What a sad affair the assassination of
our president was. Oh would that the
soldiers could have their way for time.
There would not be many Johnny prison.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1865-05-03

A "notion seller" was Offering Yankee
clocks, finely varnished, and gaudily col.
ored, and with a looking glass iu front. to
some one not remarkable for personal
charms. "Why it's beautiful" says the
vender. Beautiful indeed look at
il almost frightens me !" "Then mister"
replied Jonathan, "guess you'd better buy
buy one that han't got no looking-glass."
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1865-05-03

The new three cent pieces are being coin
ed at the Philadelphia mint and will
soon be in circulation. They are made
Of nickel aud will be little larger than
the five cent silver pieces We used to carry
IN our boyhood.
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The SECURITY FIRST Southern cor
respondent relates the following story -
Some days ago | strolled into a friends
counting room. He being out just then,
| waited till he should return, and in the
meantime was chatting with his clerk,
when a good-looking "cullid pusson' en-
tered, DOTTED his hat, and said,---
"Nlas' Bob, can you len me a quarter?
Pay him dis AFTERNOON, sartain"
The clerk applied his dexter to bis
vest-pocket, but it made no sign turu-
ed to the applicant, saying
well, Buck, you look telerably hon.
est, bat | don't know you. However, if
you will give me security, / will lend you
quarter"
His eye frightened as he asked,--
"Mas' Bob, will you 60 my security 2"
"Yes," replied the clerk.
So forked over, and my debtor went
off, promising to pay me that afternoon
Some time afterwards, vending the
same way, as was about to enter the Of
fee. the identical Buck stood before me.
Here, Buck" said /, accosting him
"where is my quarter? You didn't pay
me as you promised"
mo. sab, but gif you security"
"Well but want yOu to pay me. I
let you the quarter"
"Dat's true, sab; but it am de GUS
tom, down here, to FAUST de security
fust."
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1865-05-03

A man lately went to Gen. Thomas,
asking him not to execute noted guer
rilla in his custody, giving as a reason
that the war was about to end. "l guess
VIC shall have time to hang this fellow,
was the response Of the general as he dis.
missed The subject.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1865-05-03
Physicians.

Physicians.
.Sse nR. MOVIE has taken rooms at
/ lfY'y{xtA ~ American House, nydepark,
"IL-p where he will insert TEETH upon
|Ae RrBBgR BASE at as low PRICES as any Dentist
| the state. Also teeth cleaned, filed, and dis
hes Of the gums treated.
Ia DENTISTRY.-P. W. J. PEcK'
49,. ~ dentist, Johnson. VI. Natur-
Ifn .5 al teeth put in the best state OF pre-
LufTIT servation. Artificial teeth made
Every style known TO the profession. 40
HAS. COREY NJ. D., Physician aud Surgeon
ONateryille, W. Office at the residence OF IL. N.
each. 81
HOLBR00K, NJ. D., physician and sur
| - geon, Woleott, w. Office at his residence,
'"u'e formerly occupied by Q A Root. Smo'
A. STEELE, ID, Homeopathic physician
\ and surgeon, M0rrisville, VI. Office 90 his
saaence-at the house formerly occupied by
I'VE Il. WHITE. NJ. D., physician and sur
" geon Hyde Park, Vt. Office at the for
~ residence Of j. 7. Allen.
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DOMESTIC ECONOMY.

LEMON PrEs.-0ne lemon. grated; one
cup sugar; one cup cream: paste on bot
tom and top.
ANorHER.-Take one lemon, crate the
peel slice the pulp very 6ne; one heaping
teacup of white sugar. two.thirds teacup
of water, two heapiDg tablespoonsful of
-four; one egg; stir the yolk in with the
rest and beat the white to a stiff froth,
then stir altogether and bake between
two crusts.
STILL ANoTHER---rake two large sized
lemons, CRATE the rind fine squeeze the
juice over it; three cups of sugar: four
eggs, with yolks and whites beaten sep
erately; four tablespoonsful of -four; two
teacups of water. Mix all except the
white of the eggs, and when mixed, add
the white also stirring it in. Bake with.
out upper crust.
WASHING FLUID.--Take lb. stone lime
and ID. sal soda; add three gallons OF
soft water. boil twenty minutes and let
it settle; it is then fit for USE Pour i
off into glass iron or stone vessels. Let
the clothes soak over nigt in soft water
or if more convenient | or 2 hours in
warm water, after wringing them ont add
pint Of fluid to l-2 pint of soft soap to
IL gallons of water boil twenty minutes,
then suds aud rinse as usual,
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LEMON PrEs.-0ne lemon, grated; one
cup sugar; one cup cream: paste on bot
tom and top.
Evening star., 1865-05-03
THE HARRIS COURT MARTIAL.

The Court Martial for the trial OF Benz. G.
Harris, member of Congress from the lower.
counties Of Maryland, met yesterday, Maj.
Gen. Foster, presiding, Generals Parke, Hum
phries, Wilcox, Rawlins, Sharpe, and Has
kins, Colonies Babcsck, Gamble, and Albright,
and Major winthrop, Judge Advocate, COM
posed the court.
The following are the charges and apecid-
cations:
Charge Violation OF the 56th article Of war.
Specification frst.-Ir this, that Benjamin q.
Harris, citizen OF Maryland, and member Of
the Congress of The United States, did relieve
with money, to wit: the sum of two dollare,
the public enemy, to wit: Sergeant Richard
Chapman and Private William Read, OF com.
pany X, 33d regiment Virginia infantry, SOL
dieIs of the army of the SO. called Confederate
States of America, then in rebellion against
and at war with the United States, he, said
Harris, then and there well knowing said
Chapman and Read to be soldiers of said army,
and treating and offering to receive them as
such, and at the same time advising and in.
citing them to continue In said army and to
make war against the United States,. and EN-.
pbatically declaring his sympathy with the
enemy and bis opposition to the Government
of the United States and Its efforts to suppress
the rebellion This at or near Leonardtown.
81. Mary's county. Maryland, on or about the
26th day OF April. 1865. serr
SPECIFICATION sseond.-In this. that Benjamin
Evening star., 1865-05-03
FROM CITY POINT.
Av~svoI AZ yGAvornnr A;l,n,a

Arrival Of Ex-Governor Aiken.
The mail boat City Point, Captain Talbot,
arrived here this morning with the Richm mond
and City Point mails, and q large number OF
army officers.
The steamship Arago arrived al Fortress
Monroe yesterday afternoon from Port Royal,
Sc, having on board Ex Governor Aiken, OF
South Carolina, and Lamar, Of blockade run.
ming notoriety, who were arrested at Charles
ton on the Goth ult Governor Aiken ana Mr
Lamar were brought up on the City Point
boat, in charge of General Jehries, unaccom-
panied by any guard. The Governor is vener-
abie-lookipg, his hair flowing in long gray
ringlets, and he wears heavy white beard.
He was dressed in a light gray summer suit,
with light -colored slouch hat, and was accom-
panied by his daughter. Mr.. Lamar was also
accompanied by one or two ladies. The pris.
oners had but little baggage with them, and
upon aIighting from the boat they were imme.
diately placed in hack and driven away.
The 9th and other corps Of the army of the
Potomac have broken camp, and are now on
the march to Washington, where they will
shortly be Joined by large portion of General
Sherman's army.
1t was expected at Fortress Monroe that
General Sherman and staff would arrive there
to-day In q special boat, and Immediately pro-
ceed to this city.
Major General Humphreys, Brfgadier Gen.
eral Prince, Colonel Markland, special agent
OF the Post Office Department., and Senator
Stockton. came up on the City Point as pas
sengers.s
Evening star., 1865-05-03

@. Harris, q citizen of Maryland. and q member
Of the Congress OF the United States, did
enemy. se wit: Ssraeant Richard Ohapmsn and
Private William Read. OF company X, 32d
regiment Virginia infantry, soldiers Of the So
called Confederate States OF American, then In
rebellion against and at war with the United
States, by procuring them to be lodged and fed
In q private house, and furnishing them with
money therefor, he, said Harris, then and
there we'll knowing said Chapman and Read
to be soldiers Of said army, and treating them
and Offering to give them money as such, and
at the same time advising and inciting them to
continue in said army, and to make war
with the United States, and emphatically de-
claring his sympathy with the enemy and his
opposition to the Government OF the United
States and its efforts to suppress the reoeltion.
This at or near LeonardtoWni st: msry's
county, Maryland, on or about April e6, 1865.
Sergeant Richard Chapman and Private
William Read, company X, 32d Virginia in
fantry, Confederate army, were thorougniy
examined and cross. examined yesterday before
the court.
Two paroled rebel soldiers were examined.
and testified that Harris had at his residence
given them money, and advised them not to
regard tneir parole, and to continue their hos.
Mr.. Harris objected to their testimony upon
the ground that they were guilty of treason,
and therefore being enemies of the country
could not testify against a citizen.
The Judge Advocate then proposed to pro We
by the neighbors OF Mr. Harris that he himself
was dtsloyal, and, with the witnesses, mu-
tual enemy Of the United States, and, conse-
quently, not privileged to make exception to
their testimony.
Mr.. Harris proceeded to discuss the point
raised, claiming that treason only was men,
tened in the Constitution, that disleyalty was
not defined by law, and as sentiment not
punishable.
The Court notified him that he should put
his objections In writing, and after some hest.
tation he stated that he would resume his OBJ.
lection.
This morning the Court met, Genl. Foster
presiding. and all the members present.
Mr.. Harris is attended by his brother, and
on being brought in sent for MIR. James NJ.
Carlisle, to act as his counsel.
The Court was then cleared for the pur.
pose of deliberation upon the point made by
the Judge Advocate and the objections OF
Mr.. Harris, ana upon re-opening took a recess
until half. past twelve.
Upon re-assembling, in consequence OF the
absence OF some Of the witnesses, the Court
adjourned until tomorrow.
Evening star., 1865-05-03
THE REBEL RAM WEIR

n "A W l. bb.
Her Crew will ProbabIy be Captured
Official Report OF Admiral Thatcher
The following has been received at the Navy
Department:
FLAGSHIP GLASGOW, NHw ORLEANS, Apri,
Nocy:-Sir: / have the honor to inform the
Department that the rebel ram Webb ran the
blockade Of the Red river this morning, and
passed this city at high rate of speed, but so
unexpected was hes appearance that she re-.
ceived only two shots through her huii in
passing.
As she approached the city she was flying
the U. S. flag at half mast, and was mistS ken
for an army transport. =
The Holly hook, Lieut.. Com'dg Gherardi;
the Florida, Acting. Vol. Lieut.. Oom. W Budd;
the Quaker City, Lieut.. Com. Spicer, and the
Ossipee, Com. lie Roy, were despatched in
pursuit Of the ram, the Hollyhock far ahead,
and when about twenty five miles below the
city she encountered the Richmond, Captain
headed in to the lett bank of the river, ran on
shore, and was set on fire Ivy her commander,
who proved to be Edward g. Reed, formerly
Of the U. S. Navy.
Her crew consisted of about forty. fl We men,
and her cargo was cotton, rosin aud turpen.
time, SO that she soon blew up, the ere " es.
Gaping to the swamps, except three, two of
whom were captured, and are prisoners. The
third was destroyed with the vessel.
Her armament consists OF three guns.
by troops who Will forthwith be dispatched in
pursuit OF them.
AS the ram passed the city she had torpedo
suspended from spar from her bow.
have the honor to be, very respectfully,
your obedient servant,
N. K. THATCHER,
Acting Rear Admiral,
Commanding West & ulf Squadron.