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Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1865-05-24

AT FIREs.-It is a little curious
bow men will act under excite
is ludricous, sometimes, to see
will do at fires. On one occa-
b took fire, and the alarm came
family were seated around the
PIE. They rose at once, leaving
Pnument in the shape of huge
plum pudding introduced in the
THE table, No sooaer had the
begrn to arrive, than one, anx.
lp all he could, seized the inno-
Eag, and threw it out of the
man was affected in an oppo-
His house canght fire; and,
shouting and raising an alarm
walked deliberately to a neigh
opened the door, and shut it
said, How do you do ?" spoke
ther' and then said, II suppose
Is on fire."
man, on coming home, found
onsumed, and a wife and child
death. AS he looked upon the
Ome, with his hands thrust in
fets, he gave expression to his
remarking This is ridicu-
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1865-05-24
Vermont Central and SuIli-
van Railroads..

Summer Arrangement commencing May Is, 1865
TRAINS GOING SOUTH AND EAST
Leave Waterbury at S.54 A M, 2.l0 M and
Mail Train leaves Rouses Point at 4. 80 A. NJ,
connecting at White River Junction and Bel.
lows Falls with trains for Boston Worcester
Springfield and New York, arriving in New
York at lO.l5P M, and with trains ON Passump-
sic r. r.
Day Express leaves Montreal at 5.45 SAM, st.
Johns at 10 a. m, Ogdensburg at $50 A. M,
DC. connecting at Burlington with Rutland rail.
road for Troy, Albany, and New York arriving
in Bostin via Lowell at 1890 m.
Night Express leaves 0gdensburg at il.
80 AM Montreal at 8 80 PM, Rouse's Point ats 10
p m, st. Johns at 4.40 pm. arriving at Boston
at 8. 40 NJ connecting at Bellows Falls with
Cheshire r. for Boston and Worcester, and
with Vt. Valley R. r., for Springfield &C..
and arriving in New York at 80 p. IN.
TRAINS GOING NORTH AND WEST.
Leave Waterbury at 3.22 AM. S.5i AM, 1852 NJ.
and oil Pm.
Day express leaves Boston via Lowell at 90
m, for Burlington, st Adams, Montreal, and
Ogdensburgh, arriving there at II 80 m.
Mail train leaves Boston at 7.0OA M, via Law.
renee T.30 a. m, for Burlington, Rouse's Point,
&c.
Leaves Boston via Fitchburg, at 7.3O A. NJ.
Springfield at 7.45 a. M, connecting at White
River Junction with Day Express for Burlington
Montreal, Ogdensburgh and the West.
Accommodation Train leaves Northteld at T.40
am and Burlington at 9.lOp. m. forRousesPoint
Night express train leaves Bellows Falls at 10.
90 P N, receiving passengers from Vermont Val
ley railroad, leaving New York at IL. Is P M, and
from Cheshire railroad leaving Boston at 5 80
NJ connecting at White River Junction with train
leaving Boston at $50 M for Burlington.
Rouse's Point, Montreal, and Ogdensburgh,
connectin at Montreal and Ogdensburgh, with
Grand Trunk trains for the west.
Sleeping cars are attached to both the night ex-
press trains running between st. Adams and
Boston and St. Adams and Springfield.
Through Tickets for Chicago and the West for
sale at the principal stations g. MERRILL,
st. Adams, May ! 1865 SO Supt.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1865-05-24
WORDS.

Pple have the strongest prejudi-
the use of good words. If
fer' or teacher. or any mem
family makes use of pure and
al language, they seem to be
Pa annoyed. High fown,'
rS' 'Alistocratic, and various
are made use of to express
gnation at the properly spoken
here really is. such a thing as
Tordy and tedious in expression
two this last is the extreme
Many persons sink into the
|epths of INSTRUMENTATION and
fslon through fear of offending
w-oeings by correct speaking
20 bad when we have so many
and Dictionaries and good
our midst? Spaulding. the
cipal Of the Barre Academy
the organ Of speech lose their
newhat by imperfect pronoucia-
II one would acquire a habit of
'ng' the voice would sound much
. enuaciatiOn being habitually
qua Of course become thorough
co. Let US show out of q good
% our works with meekness Of
B. s.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1865-05-24
Now Is the Time to buy q
Good Farm!

TIVE subscriber offers his farm for sale con.
L tanning 100 acres-f5 under improvement 49,
well fenced (of which good share is stone-wall)
and in good state of cultivation. House, new
and convenient, with soft water running into 1t.
] carriage house and shop barns, with sheds
and grainary. Located miles north of HYDE
park village, and 80 rods west of Wiswall school
house. Now is the time TO buy, for you can see
the soil. Terms, S2500. $500 down the bal
lance 10 suit the purchaser. Stock sold with the
farm II desired. LOTT b. LEIGHTON.
Hydepark, April "a. 1865.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1865-05-24

arpe anu JurfyIng anu firu
a, ~ hxy rail
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1865-05-24
Spring and Summer
c. @ O ID s I!

WHICH, HdVU UVtH DUUEHI az
Greatly Reduced Prices.
And he would respectfully assure the public that
his preparations for the
SPRING and SUMNER TRADE :
have been made on an
EXTENSIVE SCALEN
with view to the
WANTS AND TASTES
of all who favor him with their patronage.
lis stock comprises many things
RICH, NEW and DESIRABLE!
consisting of
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-01-24
Personal Intelligence.

Major VIM NJ. Fleming, Paymaster In General sher
army, and formerly theatrical manager and per-
former OF deserved celebrity, Ia in town. few days
furlough. Major !. was manager OF the Augusta and
Savannah theatres prior to the rebellion He found
Of his old properties his late visit TO those places
one Of the heavy tpurse bearer attached 70 the
suite OF the great military star, General Sherman.
The wheeling Tnfellsesncer OF the goth says
General Phil Sheridan and staff arrived In this city
yesterday afternoon by special train from Petersburg
General sheridan IL Q small thckset man, apparently
about thirtytwo thirty three years Of age and wears
light mustache aud goatee. He sort OF man that
would attract the attention OF close observer AZ faces In
almost any crowd The Mayor and other leading citizens
called him yesterday evening and rendered him their
respects and also the inequalities Of the city The Gen.
erai was obliged 70 decline any public attentions but
stated that he expected At future day not far on 20 b
among again, when he would be happy 10 ming
freely with people He left last night over the Bai
more road for his headquarters
Gov. r. Z. renton, OF Albany; Commodore Carpenter
United States Navy Hon. o Tenney Of New Hampshire,
and Dr. r. NJ Wright, United States Army are al the AS
Tor Hdnee.
Major General Burnside, United States Army; Braa-
dicr GENERAL Ayen, United States Army, and Eiihu IN
washburne Of san Francisco, at the Fifth Avenue
Hotel
Hon. & g. Pomeroy, pt Washington, 10 at tho s.
Nicholas Hotsl
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-01-24
BROOKLYN City News.

THK Dur m KINGS CouSry.-Thc Bounty Committee
Of the Board Of Supervisors received information ycser
day from Provost Marshal General Fry that the quota Of
Kings county would be reduced from zoos TO 2oo2-a
very great reduction. Tho committee, with figures in
their possession, procured credits for
Naval enlstments 10 Dec 81, 1854. ........ 4, o00
Excessive enrolment. I0O
Enlisted since Sept 10 slI
MAkfnk tOthi .o,v>8
Deducting ,54o from 1905, the original number re-
qured under the last call leaves 0e2 70 BE- raised
In the entire county including the Second and Third
Congressional districts Tho commt,ee-Messra Booth,
Osborne and Cheshredescrvc great credit for their
energy and perseverance in this matter. They have
visited Washington several times and but for their In
dusty the quota Of Kings county would remain the same
II namely, over 00o OF which 1000 and over
required from the Second Congressional district
The ohca documents are expected from Washington by
every mail and received the provost marshas
will proceed 70 IN the quota for each ward and county
town.
IvcnEAsR on RAILROAD FARR--The Brooklyn Central
and Jamaica Company, running through Atlantic street
fpm South ferry TO Bedford and East New York. notify
the public that they will increase the rate Of fare per
paescnVr from I've 70 eight cents on and AFTER Wednes
~ cf tSH week
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-01-24

One or the horrible accidents which has come 10
our notice for time happened at the Ohio and Mis-
sssIppi Railroad depot, In Salem on Wednesday morn
ing about one o'clock While the night freight train
bound West at the depot taking wood the engine
. terrible explosion Of the engine occurred, killing in
stantly the engineer and fireman, severely woundng
brakeman and literally blowing the engine into pieces
The engineer, Henry Rollingcr terribly manged and
thrown about twenty feet from where the engine
standing and the fireman, James Peyton carried by
the explosion tho wood pile against tho telegraph
wirc fully fifty feet distant completely tearing him In
pieccs The brakeman, who at the time was throwing
wood on the engine, was knocked down where he was
standing and fearfuly gashcd and bruised about tho
head. He will probably recover.
The incidents connected with the explosion were In all
singular Large fragments Of iron were thrown ct a
fearful vocy and into the houses that were near
the railroad.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-01-24
The New Reservoir for washington
Heo9hts.

The Corporation Counsel made motion 10 the suprcn
Court yesterday, before Judge Insrabam for the up
pointment Of three commissioner under the act antho
rrng he taking Of lands ~ High Bridge for the construo
ton OF the new reservoir
The Croton Board named, In accordance with the law
nell and on the part Of the property the follow
ing were named James Lynch, Warren Brady and
Henry l. Hoguet From these or any others the court
IN authorized 70 appoint three commissioners The
Croton Board have all the plans specifications and means
ready for the early completion OF the reservoir aud the
upper end Of the island The work will be commenced
and carried ON with all possible despatch the opening
Of spring
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-01-24


Asryu. On Sunday, January a. Ann, widow Of Abra-
ham Assep, In the sfst year Of hef age.
The relatives and Trends Of the family are invited 10
attend the funeral, this CTuesdayl aernoon ~ two
o'clock from the residence Of her son. Bartholomew
Asten, u Attorney staset
AHsxSs On Sunday afternoon, January n, n half
past two O'clock cAHaSsA AHnEss the beloved wife Of
John Ahrens, aged ~ yeers, II months and days
The relatives and friends respectfully invited 70
attend the funeral, Wednesday, from her late rss
dencs, 2l2 East Broadway.
Long Island Hospital, J0Hr BRAHn private o. Company
A. Fourteensh New York cavalry In The 21st year Of hs
The funeral viii take place on Wednesday afternoon, 1t
two o'clock from the rssdsnce Of O b. Brahe, No $50
Adelphi street
BLacx-on Monday, January %, al her residence, No
II East Seventeenth street. ANN daughter Of the late
John Black.
Funeral services at the Fifteenth street Presbyterian
church REV DR. Alexander'sl betwoen Third avenue
and Irving place, Wednesday afternoon, at four
o'clock Her friends and those Of her brothers, william
and James Black, are respectfully invited TO attend,
Hrsrxy On Monday, January 20, at No al Wayne
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-01-24
West Virginia.
FURTHER PARTICULARS OF THE SURPRISE OF THE



from the Wheeling Intelligencer, JAN 20
From civil officer lately arrived from Beverly, VINO
was present the occasion Of the late attack upon that
place by the rebel General Rosse gather some part
cuars which before been published The attack
was made about three o'clock Wednesday morning OF
last week. The garrison asleep In their winter quar-
tiers and there pckets out further than three
hundred yards from the camp The rebels charged right
into the midst of the sleeping soldiers and captured one
half OF the garrison before the other half knew anything
about the attack II said that the rebels actually went
about kicking the doors of the huts rucy requesting
the id blue bellies" to get up and take trip TO
Richmond One lieutenant belonging to the Eighth Ohio
cavalry rallied number of men, engaged the rebels and
drove them from the bridge allowing hundred or so OF
our confused soldiers escape In this fight nye men
were killed upon each sde and rebel colonel named
Cashaw who H still at Beverly seriously wounded
The rebels rather portion OF them, remained In
Beverly until the afternoon Of Thursday and their con-
duct towards the citizens il said TO be most
They robbed the citizens Of money, clothing and vaua
bes every description in some instances taking ear
rings ont Of the Of the women, and searching LOT
vauabes supposed to be concealed In their hoops they
destroyed the bridge the Valley river and set nre
town in several places but there were among the
force number of soldiers who had formerly resided IN
Beverly whose relations property there ana the
Are was exngushed by these men. II is asserted that
the rebels nearly prisoners as they had men
20 guard them No doubt entertained but the garrison
could have handsomely defeated the attacking party II
they had had the ghest intmaton Of the approach Of
the onemy.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-01-24
The Reported Accident ON the Philadel-
phia and Erie Railroad.

PH'LApkiPfHA, Jan. 70, lS0b.
The reported accident the Philadelphia and Eric
Railroad trestle works. by which nearly hundred
were killed and injured, gross exsggeatIon There
s such reste work. and the accident that which
occurred the Catawissa mail train going west coding
with train going cast tho Philadelphia and Erie Rail-
road, Ave miles west Of Muney. BY the accident six
persons injured including four employees Of the
company and two passengers. They were only slightly
injured. The eastward train on the Phladephia and
Erie road had the right TO the road and moving
cordng 10 schedule regulations.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-01-24
MARRIAGES AND DEATHS,


Bnowr-Boruxcros.- on Sunday January "a by the
Rev J. H. Cullen, Mr. CHARLES H. BnowS 10 Miss
susAs BosNsoroS both Of Brooklyn, N Y. No cards
ConEr-MisCH. Wednesday, January IL, by the
FioRA oldest daughter Of Samuel Misch, Eco, Of New
York.
Alexandria (va) papers please copy.
MCfLsxa -MovIaoMsxv-At the Seventh avenue
o. r. church. on Monday January "a by the Rev. spen-
Ger l. Finney, Wx McCfxsAHAS 70 FASSr Mosuoxsxy,
all OF this city
TRASALros- iuRRAy On Tuesday, january II, by the
Rev Father tarr at g. Patrck's cathedral, NJ FRrAS
IaiARTx DIN TnAsAiros 10 Miss HANNAH MuHRAr
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-01-24
Mysterious Murder of q Soldier on Gov
ern0r's Island.
HE IS FOUND DEAD, WITH HIS SKULL CRUSHED IN
NO CLUE TO THE PENETRATION.


Information reached the Coroncrs' ONCE yesterday
afternoon tina, John Conngan, soldier belonging to the
Second United States infantry stationed Governors
Island had been found dead the cast side OF the
island last Saturday evening with marks Of violence
the body, indicating that he had been ouy murdered
From partial investigation made by Deputy Coroner
jose ph G. Shaw appears that early Saturday
ing Conhgan and another soldier named Nelson Brad
ford had alteration In the house Of Mr. jackson,
the soldiers quarters, when< he inerfered
and separated them. After leaving the house
Connigan and Bradford renewed the quarrel but
they again separated, after which Bradford
locked up IN the guardhouse An hour later Conni-
gan found dead distance from tho house. with
the base OF his skull crushed the bones penetrating
the brain. Vigorous efforts have been and are still be-
ing made TO oloar up the mystery but yet has
bcen found who throw the least light on the matter
II Is possible that tho murderer whoever he may b.
capped to this city Brooklyn In small boat immed
atcy after perpetrating the horrible crime Coroner
Gamble will hold inquest over the remains Of deceased
10 day when IL Ia 70 be hoped that the my siery which
surrounds the bloody deed will be Gle ared up Deceased
about thirty years Of age and native of Ireland.
IL said that previous 10 his enlistment the deceased
lived In Syracuse.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-01-24

There supper In Frankfort, Ky, on Saturday last,
Powell successor in the United States Senate He
o representative from Kentucky TO the Peace
Convention and warned them that this would prove
the most disastrous that ever took place believe the
Union will be restored believe that when we strike
down the arms Of the South we will lind there many
true friends have always been Union man for did
not think could afford 10 give Il up When go 10
Congress II will be the representative Of the Union
OF this State. We are the Union men who saved
Kentucky in her present position. Some thought we
slow, and they wanted n convention; but why
should QUARREL II is to the interest OF Kentucky that
she by the Union II is to her interest that we do
not separate IT, have no objection To those Mon
men whose patriotism and devotion TO the Union
are above mine; but when they are OF my age
thcy think do OF their duty to the constitution
and obedience to the laws II any supported me,
thinking would for what is CONSTITUTIONAL he
Is very much mistaken always thought had right
10 do "a pleased with my own property, but never be
loved possessed the right 10 take another man II
the constitution and laws give man servant have no
right to take away. II slavery falls by the rebellion,
let 60 n understand the Union men who have gone
the field they willing that slavery, II IL IL neces
sary for the good OF the country should 20 down As
your representative intend TO put down the rebellion by
rights property naught II slavery goes by the
rebellion, am ready TO help clear away the wreck Is
u a reproach to Kentucky that she did not wan,
70 shed brother blood, but called Tor peace Until
she became tn laugh OF the whole landf Serious
times ahead OF We have learned that tho consii-
tuition and laws have been rsnpled upon in high places
that The rights of property and persons have been out
ragged In hh places and that robbers through the land
are plunderng the people when go TO Congress will
ask for restoration Of the for the consttu
tion for the law desire that tn time shall
when we all will learn to love the constitution moro
and better do not believe that the men IN power who
have been guilty Of outaye properly and persons
will always remain there and not IN ten times did
they have the sanction OF higher authority will on
dea,or, far as is IN my power 10 real the halcyon
days Of the republic and show those in power that the
The Union None can love The Union NOR" ,ban those
who supported me. Mr. Lincoln Ia better man than
many think, and believe good will come Of this admin
istaiion but not then In -four years we win have an
opportunity 10 remove H.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-01-24

This r. 10 oERriry TH4g DIR RorEr NIL nla
~. nae c us ana advise ali who suffer from any Of
he sboye . tive tRs Doctor trial Yours truly
4 4 Kpnorsrox, TobaccorsS. ~ ana sio Jus NV"
Cb,ropodisrs onnce Aol Canal street
7oLD rEETCoIp FEErrwEAR k ", ,.s, . 0o y
~ ess weather They also efficient cure for Rhsns
mstsm g. Price 81 % Send for circular once ~ Broad
way.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-01-24


IT. AND DECIDEDLY COOL.
An enlisted veteran (appsrsntlyl came on Mcndagi
~nsing TO the once Of ~: Hiunt with eapen madf
out for his cenl1 bounsy Tness we're sndoFssa VIVA
the name Of she soldier and two others Witnesses
Therefore, BY casual observer, and who not up
70 the numerous tricks pracsed, attempted 70 Be
practised, 10 get money from the county tho papers
would have been received and paid. Tho supervisor,
however ast looked at the soldier then looked ~ The
endorsement and Witnesses names He looked again.
turned the paper over, and then cooly said to blue
coat sYou may be good soldier but you not sharp
those three written with PEN and with
hand can't pay that sir Personal identification 10
the only thing that will get your money. You can
gon He did Co. and evidently astonshsd after the
discovery II fraud made which he did NOT ssmps
70 deny, that he was mot arrested.
This 10 only Of thousand attempts made by sol
ders and others 10 fleece the city, and requires just
such watchdog a. Chairman Blunt 70 prevent IL II
every one making these attempts upon the Chairman
were arrested there would not b prisons and
forts enough In the country 70 hold them.
Their Is lcgon but this The coolest thing ~
the cool that the Chairman afterwards changed
his mind and had this superlatve rogue placed In quod
The revision Of the enrolment, which will reduce our
quota three four thousand is we learn nearly com
poted and two three hundred clerks have been dis
charged This has been great work. well done.
William Powell clerk In this department., took seat
yesterday, for few moments by the stove. When ad-
dressed by or his ates he found to be
deadso easily and quickly had the lamp Of life skered
out. He was about sixty years OF age.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-01-24

u. ~.
lumbus and Chcinnaa Railroad, has bssn down % she
scene Of The socdent thas foad which occurred on
Msdnss .osns ~ s HSuI r. sSlg psssicuisrs Of ts
anr which reduce The distorted proportions Of the dis
aeter.
The cause Of the accident wss - We stated yesterday
broken rail- which, was charged with Frost snap
ped under tie pressure Of the train The engine beg
gage express and t passenger went safe bus
Che third ed fourth coaches went on rolled down bank
about feet and fell upon their sdea They pulled the
nrst passenger o6ths track, but 1t not upset
There were only sixteen persons hurt al in all, and
Of those sghty injured thai they able
70 resume their journey n the afsuoon train Mn Mol
lin 10 the Only psgson WHOSE bones we're broken
The associsle assistant Of Dr. Bsckwh Of this city,
wont immediately 70 tbs scens q the dsaste remaining
oil night and rendering al the medical asssaacs in his
power He furnishes the following liss q The casual
tes-Mra Ncilin, auns Of L. y. Nellin Of this city,
thigh bne fractured; Nm Herrick sshty bruised MrA
JOHNSON head cut and mock bruised; Mn. Hutchinson
Injured IN back and shouders MrI Huchinson's lttle
daughter face bruised; Mr. Miller, back and stomach
Mr. Hewitt slightly bruised; MIS- Randall shoulder and
head; Mrs Brown, face cut and bead bruised Mr.
Brown, slight Mr. Wright bruised about the hip and
Smith, slightly cut and scalded; Jesse Roberts, brake
man, slight; Norval Johnson porter, slightly cut and
bruised.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-01-24

Nrw Cousrmpnr- $500 bills on The Fourth
National Bank Of Boston are reverted 70 BE- 10 sDcula.
lion.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-01-24

Sailing OF the stea mship Canada.
HALIFAX, Jan. %, 1885.
The steamship Canada sailed at seven o'clock this
morning for Boston, where she will be due tomorrow
Tuesday, afternoon
The steamship Cuba, from New York, arrived At
Queenstown on Saturday morning. the It'll inst
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-01-24

Arrival ~ Cotton as Cairo.
CArRo, m, Jan "a, 1905
me aeemer Darling, from Memphis has arrived, with
80 hundred and eleven bales for - Louis and
sven hundred and ten Tor Cincinnati
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-01-24


writ % habsas corpus 10 the Of Burley
ovsd for to-day. The csss Is likely TO come on mme
Gnstey