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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-12-13

The SEVENTH REGNENT.-The recruiting
for this Regiment is now progressing. 1t is
understood that it viii 60 into camp at Rut-
land as soon as the ranks are filed, and steps
are about being taken to fit up barracks on
the Fair Grounds in that place.
The Governor has selected Lieut.. Geo. T..
Roberts, list Lieut.. of the Rutland Light
Guard) for the Colonel of the Regiment
The Rutland Herald says: 1--WE believe in the
selection OF the commanding officers OF the
FIVE Regiments of Vermont, now in the field,
the Governor has made his appointments ex-
clusiyely from the graduates of the Military
Academy. Col. Roberts has not the prestige
of this military education. Like Scott,
Wool, and Fremont. he enters the army as
civilian and like the gallant Miller at the
battle Of Niagars, he only proposes to
try to win his spurs and the Iaurels. in
the coming conflict"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-12-13

The PANORAMA OF Palestine and Scenes in
the lie of Christ, drew full house on Sa-
turday evening. The paintings are much
better than the average OF such exhibitions,
and illustrating as they do, scenes and
events of universal interest. will be found to
well repay the trouble of going to see them
and the low price of admission. The accom-
panying explanations by Mr.. Burnham, are
also much above the usual parrot talk of
psnorama dalinsators." Everybody
should 20, and take the children.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-12-13

The following are fresh evidences Of Dr.. Light
hills II. whom it will be borne in mind will
be at the American Hotel next Monday where be
remains for one month.
Last Thursday Or. Lighthill operated on
young girl Of the name of Sahantily, Saturday
on Miss Chard of SO Water street, West Troy,
aud yesterday on two daughters of Mrs. Connolly,
opposite st. Mary's Church. and also on Miss
Russell, young girl employed in Andrews cot
ton factory, on Ida Hill, for cross eyes. Thest
young girls eyes were very badly crossed, bu,
are now quite straight.-Troy Daily Times
March 20h, 1861.
ANOTHER SuccEss-Among the late rcmarka-
Die cases OF persons aliicted with blindness hAv-
ing their sight completely restored through the
skill OF Dr. Lighthili, of st. Marks Pace, is
mat OF daughter Of Mr. Purdy, late manager
OF the Natioual Theatre -NeU York Evening
Express, March oh.
The Presidents message was transmitted
t. San Francisco by telegraph, and pub
iished then in full at 8 O'Clock Wednesday
morning.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-12-13
TO OPIUM EATERS, ARSENIC
TAKERS, &c.

These unhappy sufferers are informed that such
and similar habits are broken up with oonpara-
tive ease, under the vitalizing and health sustain
ing effects of Motorpsthy. Mountain Air, and
Cold and Hot Baths The low-spirited, dyspeptic,
nervous, or organically weak, also fud in this
treatment, the IMMIGRATION so much needed. In
the cure of sleeplessnsss facilitating Dreams loss
of memory, oppression Of the head, and liver COM
plant, its success Is unprecedented.
A circular sent free on application, giving In
formation Of this system and of the Oriental, Turk
ish sad Russian Baths in use in the Round Hill
Water Cure. in Northampton, Mass. is particu-
larly recommended to the notice Of the profession
Those personally acquainted with this treatment,
recommend il TO persons beyond the reach of homo
prescription.
Ter ms reduced. See advertisement.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-12-13
To the question ''What shall be done with
with the negroes, the Springfield Republican,

To the question "What shall be done with
with the negroes, THE Springfield Republican,
responds;
This question usually involves the assumption
that something extraordinary must be done with
them. But is not the practical and proper an
swer simple ana obvious The South cannot
spare its laboring population. The negroes are
needed to raise cotton, sugar, rice and tobacco.
The SOut is now very sparsely populated. Take
away her four million workers and she would soon
become desert. But this will never happen
The South is cOngsnal to the negro, and if it were
not for slavery therN very few negroes would emf
crate to the cold regions Of the North. Why
should not the negroes remain in the South, as
the free cultivators Of its soil The absurd idea
that free negro will not work, was long ago ex-
ploded. The change from slave to free labor will
bring many other great changes in its train, and
the negroes Will eventually become proprietors Of
the soil, will aspire TO education and higher So
ciai position, and ultimately to q voice in the
government under which they live; and the
proud and lazy white aristocracy Of the South
the natural enemies of democratic institutions and
of all material and social progresS-will die out
and be forgotten These changes will constitute
mighty social revolution, but it will be grad
ual and safe enc, and it will save the South from
the horrors Of instruction and servile war which
must come at some time If slavery is left to work
cut its own destiny"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-12-13

The FAT HOVE GUARD.-The Ci' Ivsland
Piaindeater's "Fat Contributor" (Gr swold)
has joined the valian: +" Home Guar de-. HE
--'' his experience thus:
'-,s.T or,sn, ,.ss a,ss was threat ssea. lsrga
Inc --re called upon to RS lly 70 lie de.
eodiea Oh P men bodied man ] rallied and
snr rars severe on me. and h.SNs sradOE, fr
while getting HaJdse, l am daily growing seSs.
Talk about "ths times that tried mems soui..-
these are the times Eat try mems fat if they have
got any. The captain takes pleasure in putting.
me through at double quics step. When 90
eff. think it will Dc with "doue!s quick" con
sumption.
am constantly reminded that one Of the FIRST
cqurements Of a soldier is 10 throw out his chest
and draw in his stomach. Having been burned
out several times while occupying rooms 10 the
attic have had considerable practice in "throw-
ing out my chest" but by what system Of practice
| conld l ever hope to draw in my stomach
| can't "dress up" it's no use trying II my vest
buttons are in line, am far in the rsar, and II
l toe the mark, fearful bulge indica tes ny posi-
ton. There is no room for argument in regard to
my sentiments; everybody can see at glk oss la'f
| ui,re stand.
| One evening we had a drill sergeant who ra1
/ near-sighted. Running his eyes down the Ii. 's
| he exclaimed sharply: What is that man doiDs
in the ranks with bass drum he pointed at
| me, but hadn't any drum.
| / overheard a spectator inquire Of the drill
sergeant one day:
| 'Do you drill the whole of him at once -
| "No," he returned In an awful whisper, II
! drill him by sqsds :"
| | would have drilled h;7n IL had had bayo-
| net.
On drill last night, an old farmer who dropped
in 10 see US drill, took me aside and said be wan
ted to sell me yoke Oh powerful oxen.
"My ancient sgricaIturist,' said [, smiling al
his simplicity, al have no use for oxen"
Perhaps not st present" quoth be, but il
you 20 TO war you will need them"
"For what ?" said !. considerably annoyed.
"Want em to draw your rstions :"
The guards paid me delicsse compliment a,
their last meeting. They elected "Child Of
the Regiment with the rank Of "lss corp1lent.'
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-12-13

DE-. LiGHTHILL, notices of whose success
full operations for deafness, strabismus and
diseases of the eye and ear have been seen
by cur readers, has arrived and is staying at
the American. He brings letters Of recon-
mondation to several of our physicians, cler-
gymen and other citizens, from citizens of
Middlebury and Vergennes, speaking in
high terms of his success in the treatment
Of the diseases mentioned, in those places.
The Doctor proposes to spend one month in
town.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-12-13

LEAvENwoRTH Block are glad to
see this block filling up again. Mr. f. Smith
now occupies the Eastern end with his
grain and feed store. Mr.. J. Jewell, of
Richmond, has opened a store for the sale Of
Furniture of bis own manufacture, in one Of
the spacious centre stores. While L. A.
Edgel h removed his Auction and Furni-
ture Establishment into the store at tie
western end. This is an excellent class of
occupants.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-12-13

The Postmaster General has accepted tho
offer made IN 1857, by Great Britain. ior q
reduction of the international rate between
the two countries on letters, from "a 70 -
cents, which. however. has not yet gone ln,o
operation, as it awaits the response OF 'ne
British Office.
The above abstract presents merely 10"
Of the points of this important report
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-12-13

Mr.. Walton writes to Walton's Daily
Journal from Washington Dec. 4, as follows:
Last evening Rev. VIM. II. Lord returned to
this city from the Vermont Brigade, and gave
very sorrowiui account of the sickness of troops
About eleven hundred OF the brigade are on the
sick list; and in cases Of malign mt typhus fever
there have been many de aths. The Fourth and
Fifth regiments which were hurried off without
thorough preparation, aud arrived at a b n time,
suffer the most. Still it is remarkable fact that
even in these some companies have almost en-
tirely escaped disease, while others have greatly
suffered. Something then is duo to the precau-
tion and Of off, and men. The Second
regiment which has been longest in service, | am
tod is compsra tiyely we'll; end, moreover, that
col. Whiting is growing rapidly and strongly in
the esteem Of the regiment ond of the brigade.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-12-13
Decrease of revenue for 1861 sl68,771 on

Decrease Of revenue for 1861 S168,77l on
The nett proceeds from post Offices in the
loyal states for the fiscal years ending June
So. 80l 487 08, showing an increase in 1861
Of Sll2.796 50, and in the disloyal States,
in 1860 of $500, $40 81, and in 1861,
$677.706 20, showing decrease IN 1861 of
Sl42 ,839 81.
The decrease in 1861 from the net pro-
ceeds of 1860 in all the States appears to be
$30,04S 90.
Statement of the receipts and expendi-
lures of the dislOyal States and amount
alleged to b, due to contractors also, the
amount actually paid to contractors from
July l, 1860 to May 81, 1861.
Total expenditure $1,000, $50 AZ
Total gross receipts l,24l ,220 05
Excess OF expenditures over re-
ceipts, S2.457 $3.50 40
Amount alleged to be due to
contractors tor transportation 3 ,l35, 637 IL
Amount actually paid for
transportation. 1928 O6l 63
Leaving amount alleged to be
due and unpaid SS12, 595 40
The estimate of the totL expenditures OF
1862 is somewhat less than those of previous
years heretofore submitted. This difference
arises from the fact that only partial estimates
are made for the cost of postal service in the
States where it is now suspended.
The whole number Of ordinary dead letters
received and examined during the year was
2 $50, 600
The number of these let ers coutaininc
money, which were registered and sent out
during the year ending June 80, 1861, was
$50.
The number of dead letters returned un.
opened to foreign countries during the fiscal
year was Ill ,l47, which, added to the
number OF domestic letters (l03 $500 sent out
above, gives the whole number sent out from
tie dead letter Office for the year, 2l5, O33.
The Postmaster General suggests that
valuable dead letters, when returned to their
owners, should be charged with treble the
ordinary rates Of postage. comprising one
rate for return transportation to the dead
letter Office, one rate for registration there. !
and one rate for return transportation to the |
writer or owners.
A treaty with Mexico has been concluded.
awaiting the ratification by Mexico, establish
ing common international rate of Is cents
On letters, with other useful provisions.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-12-13

Orders have been received at Chsrlestown
Yard to rig the old Vermont, which is to be
sent to Port Royal as storeship. Workmen
will commence operations upon her in a day
or two. She was launched in lS47 and had
been on the stocks nearly thirty years pre-
vious. Her masts and rigging were never
put up. She will have twenty>four guns
The VERMONT was originally intended to
carry 81 guns.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-12-13
PERSONAL,

Our tovnsman Mr.. MINER B. CArLIS,
succeeds Mr.. A. S. Dewey. &c treasurer OF
the Savings Bank. Mr.. Catlin is careful
and methodcal business man, and will wor-
thiy fill the place of his worthy predecessor.
Major Isaac Lynde, of the Second lnfan-
try, who, we are sorry to say, is a Vernon
ter. has been dismissed from the service, tor
snrrenderipg Fort Fillmore, in New Mexico.
to an inferior force OF rebels, in July last.
Vice President Hamlin has appointed
Senators Fessenden anG Trumbull, Regents
of the Smithsonian Institution to fill the
vacancies occasioned by the death of Senator
Douglas and the treason of Mason.
Mrs. John c. Breckenridge Is said to be
holding receptions at Baltimore A party
was lately given in her honor, at which all
the ladies wore badges Of red and white
ribbon, and the cake was frosted with the
same colors. She is represented as the
center of the female secession element o.
Baltimore.
Mrs. Phebe H. Brown, the author of tina
admirable hymn commencing, II love t,
I sreaI a wnile away" died on the 10th o
October, at Henry, H., aged 7S She ha
left an enduring memorial IN that singl
hymn.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-12-13
TO WHOM HONOR

The Caledoa,av corrects statement which
appeared in the Free Press and other papers,
as follows
We fully concur with the Free Press in regard
to the eminent fitness of Mr.. smith for the Office
Of Quartermaster. but 1t is grave error to say
that "hs had nearly the whois charge in fitting GU,
the srtt regiment and Nth io,o much success" &C.
Mr.. William Hatch of New York was au-
thorized BY Gov. Fairbanks to purchase the
tire outfit for the sixth regiment a duty which
he performed with ability AMI strict fidelity to
the interests of the State. Notwithstanding the
advance in the price Of army cloth, the regiment,
as stated by the committee, was equipped at an
expense to the State of thousands of dollars less
than any other tina. was fully equipped by the
State"
Mr.. Smith was employed TO receive and take
charge of tn Q packages consigned to him by Mr.
Hatch, and after the arrival of the latter at
Montpelier, he rendered valuable assistance in
distributing the outfit to tae regiment.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-12-13

The NORTHERN FRoSrIEK.-We learn from
letter in the Times that Dol. G.. A. WAITE,
U. s. A, has been placed in command of
the Military Posts on the Northern From
tier. His department extends from Maine to
Michigan, and the different posts are imme-
diately to be occupied and put in a state OF
defence. A regiment of Cavalry will be
stationed at Detroit. A regiment Of Artll-
lery will be located in divisions at Niagara,
Lockport and Sackett's Harbor, and Fort
Montgomery at Rouse's Point will be occu-
pied by two companies of U. S. Infantry
within a few days, the works put in state
of defence, and guns mounted as soon as
practicable.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-12-13

a CoNsCRIPTIoY AT THE SoUTH.-Wnile
the General Government is giving notice that
no more regiments are wanted, the Southern
papers are beginning to advocate c0nscrip-
ton. \ late number of th' Richmond En-
quirer, observes that "the only way to meet
" the North with any prospect of success, is
" to raise regular army by some means
resembling the CONSUMPTION Of all other
" nations IN the world except England and
: America. 1t is reported that conscrip-
ton for the rebel army has already begun in
Tennessee, and the fear OF it has produced a
stampede of able bodied Union men, In one
week six hundred had left Nashville for East
Tennessee,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-12-13
TIE allowing is quite complimentary

Catarrh is preliminary Of Consumption, -
it has hitherto proved very intractaoie Oh tf -,
ment. AS It frequently causes deafness II M
brought verv extensively under the nosice o. a..
LighthiIl of this city, who has enown' oy ,ns TT
variable successes which attend his tFestins-
how much science and skill can do when CON-, M
trased the study Of any s
t-e.trnsnt Of Cstarrh equal to that which DO =.
iovs for the treatment Of deafness. DR.. Es tresa
msnt is entirely orgissi.-Nrw Ysr* c's'H '''
Esgwrer, Jane Issh.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-12-13

BAYARD TAYLOR CoMING.-Our Lecture
going public are rejoicing in the promise of
AN opportunity to hear Blyard Taylor, who
IS announced to lecture at the Town Hall on
Monday evening next. Mr.. Taylor has
lectured in Burlington several times hereto
fore, and always to large and delighted
audiences. Hes theme thls time is " The
american People, socially and politically"
and as there are few things which people
like to hear about 80 well as themselves, we
anticipate bigger crowd than ever.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-12-13

y despatch from Huttonviile. Va, saws
one sergeant and four privates, deserters
ITom the enemg's camp. came in last night
Ihey report the rebels in suffering cond;.
tion, the roads impossible, and the soldiers
anxious to desert.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-12-13

CAS IT BE TRUE 7-The Washington cor
respondent OF the n. Y. Tribune, assert
that Thsddeus Stevens stated IN the Repub-
lican Caucus on Monday evening, that after
Mr.. Cameron's report had been accepted by
the President, Gen. Mcclellan went to him
and threatened 10 resign if it was sent into
Congress with the passages respecting the
emancipation and arming of the slaves of
rebels uumodifed
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-12-13
BEN.

FIRE IN ESsEx.-Monday morning, between
five and six, two barns and shed in Essex,
opposite the Drury place, owned by Thomas
Coon, were consumed by fire with large
quantity of hay, Sc. The fire was caused
by leaving Ia lighted lamp on the floor,
when 2 colt knocked it over and broke
It, and scattered tie burning fluid about.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-12-13

The Macomb Regiment, now filling up
rapidly at Plattsburgh numbers in, Barracks
about 600 men, and is under the command
of Col. JAMES FAIRxAN, of New York City.
The success in recruiting this regiment is
due, in great measure, to the indeEatIgable
and untiring exertions of Capt. LoT CHAx-
BERLIN.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-12-13
WHY LETTERS FAIL.

The portion of the Report Of the Post
Master General, of most general interest. is
probably that which refers to the occasional
failure of letters sent by mail. Mr.. Blair
says.
1.-The result Of successful investigation in
1900 cases confirms the past experience OF the
department that the failure of letter TO reach
its destination is in the majority of instances,
the fauh of the r7iter and sender. Out of the
above 1900 valuable dead letters, 1895 were d.
rected TO the wrong Office; ACT were impertectly
sddressed 6l2 were directed to transient persons;
357 TO parties who had changed their residences
S2l were addressed TO fictitious persons or firms;
SO were uncalled for; 10 without any directions;
2,l36 were not mailed for want of postage stamps
79were missent; and for the failure OF postmasters
to deliver 1873 no satisfactory assigned.
The department, therefore, can justly be held
responsible for the non-delivery Of but 2i2 Of
these letters.
In other words less than three per cent of
the failures of valuable letters, was the fault
of the Post Office Department. This per
ceutage is doubtless much less in the case of
letters not containing valuable enclosures,
and which generally rule, it is reasonable to
suppose, are directed by the writers with less
care than more important letters. The P NJ
General could doubtless with ali truth have
added to these suggestive figures, that in
about every case of instruction, the writer,
till confronted by his own handwriting on
the re.arn OF the letter from the dead letter
Office, stoutly insisted that he kreto his letter
was properly directed
The Report adds;
" II is worthy of remark that cut Of 500
letters before alluded to, originating in the loyal
States and addressed to residents of dsoyal States
80, coo could not be returned. either because the
signs ture of the writer incomplete, be-
cause the letter contained clue TO his residence
The experience of the Department shows that a
large proportion Of donestis letters written by
educated persons, and particularly women, are
de 6cienf in one or both Of these resDecte"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-12-13
Senator Wilson's sharp stick troubles the

Senator Wilson's sharp stick troubles the
suffers, and some enterprising lawyers at
Washington hoping to profit BY their fears
have issued circular to them, in which
they warn them Of their danger from Sem
ator Wilson's bill, and call for u contribu-
ton of S25 from each sutler Us fund tor
the protection of their interests. With the
circular is blank petition to Congress, to
be signed by the officers and privates OF the
regiment, announcing their satisfaction with
the arrangement Twenty five dollars apiece
from the suffers would make up a very pretty
sum for the lobby agents. The suffers can
take care of themselves. We hope Congress
will take care Of the soldiers. The suction
force Of every sutler to draw money out oil
the soldiers pockets is equal to at least
hundred man power, compared with that oil
any grocer at home, and nineteen out Of
twenty work it at the highest pressure possh
bic.
Mass. MuN1crpAL ELEcrIoNs.-Mr. Wight
man was reelected Mayor of Boston OF
Monday by 6,753, against 57S6, cast tor Z
S. Toby. the republican and citizens candi
date. Hosford, citizens candidate, wa
| C 1--otl nv * r'"'Nr't'
elecueu uuyui v. --"""-' ~ - '-'J----.
over j. W. Graves, republican in Roxbur.
VIM, CASTOR, reelected without Oppose
ton in Worcester p Amory Aldrlch
Republican, elected in Newburyport, Geo
W. Jaekman, Jr., re elected without oppo
sition in Lynn, Peter NJ. Neal, citizens
Union, elected in Charlcstown, Phinea
]. Stone, citizens Union, elected.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-12-13

TIE CAVALRY has been found impos
sible to move the regiment before Saturday
next, when it is expected that it will leave
without fail, and arrive in New York the
next day. The elegant stand of colors, pro-
cured by the citizens OF Burlington for the
Regiment, was presented ON Thursday
afternoon, with appropriate ceremonies, ard
q presentation Leyee," was held at the
American in the evening.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-12-13
From the Pensacola Observer, Nov. 81

FATAL ACcIDENT.-Robert Kenney, Jr of
Williston-a young man about sixteen years
old-was killed yesterday by the fall of
tree. He was engaged in telling a tree,
which in its fall, brought part Of another
tree down upon him. He lived but few
minutes after he was struck.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-12-13

EXCHANGE OF PRIsONEas.-A despatch
from Boston states, 240 men, including nine
invalids and eleven officers, captured at Hat
teras. and confined of late il Boston harbor,
are to ee sent to Fortress Monroe, and thence
to Norfolk by flag of truce, there to effect
an exchanre of nrisnners
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-12-13

The NATIONAL LoAN-We learn from Mr..
Vernon P. Noyes, the agent for the 40 per
cent. loan, that be has received instructions
to close his books, with an intimation that
he will shortly be allowed to open new sub
sription tor the loan. The subscriptions re
ceived by him in Burlington amount to sirty
thousand dollars, which it is stated is more
than has been received a. all the other
agencies in the State