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The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-06-14
Thirty-nIne Gun-Boats to be BUTT.

Thirty-nine Gun-Boats to be Built.
The Government is about issuing orders
for the construction of feet of gun-boats,
for which estimates are now being made in
various cities. The n. Y. Post says:
The cost of iron boats is about ten per cent.
greater than that of wooden ones of the same
capacity. They can be built in the same time
and the abilities of our builders are such that
in from ninety to one hundred and ten days,
there could be turned out of the shops Of the
cities of New York, Philadelphia, Boston, and
Wilmington, at least forty iron gun boats of an
average length of one hundred and sixty feet.
OF these it is estimated that the machinists of
ty to twenty-five those of Philadelphia from
ten to twelve; AID Boston and Wilmington Eve
or six each.
The necessity for this kind Of vessel to
operate effectively in controlling the navi>
CATION of the Mississippi, from New Or
leans upward, and the fact that such boats
must necessarily be built on the rivers
above, is too obvious to require ampli6ca-
ton. ss
The Southern blockade may continue for
some time and Eve or six thoroughly shotted
gun-boats. carrying guns lifted TO ire the
heaviest shot and shell in use, would be Of
great service In the blockading heet. Now
our ships cruise Oh the mouth Of an harbor:
but such boats might easily pc anchored . ~
such shot-proof vessel mo0red in each Of the
passes Of the Mississippi would Theoretically
seal the mort Of New Orleans; whereas our
cruiaera cannot hope, with the utmost vigil.
ance, to prevent the occasionsl escape g {
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-06-14

New STONE BLOCK Mayor Prince is
laying the foundation Of new stone block,
on jackson street, just above the block
erected by him last season, and much in the
same style. The front, however, will be
completed in the style of Dawson's block.
Mr.. Prince finds no difficulty in leasing
buildings of this character, and next season
will build on the corner, another handsome
block.
WE understand that the Board Of In
spection at Fort Smelling, have condemned
the articles purchased at tie organization
Of the regiment, such. as hats, blankets, &c.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-06-14

9th OF May Tor New YORK. Inc lraqu0ls
was to sail from Spezzia on the 18th for
New York, and the Richmond was to fol-
low soon. T eisfe
The New York Times denies the state
ment that the government will call out one
hundred thousand more men. There are
now two hundred and fifty thousand men
in the pay Of the government, and under
arms. The government originally called
for seventy five thousand, and then for forty
thousand. In reality it has accepted three
times the number originally called for. It
has no necessity for any more troops, having
already in the field five or six to every one
that is in the ranks Of the rebels.
Governor Hicks on Monday demanded
and received the muskets Of the Baltimore
City Guards, one hundred and fifty nine,
and had them conveyed to Fort McHenry.
Several men about to start for Harper's
Ferry, were arrested this morning and taken
TO the Fort. A dispatch from Harper's
Ferry says 4 general impression prevailed
that there would soon be fight there. Be-
tween 2,00O and 5000 troops were en-.
camped ia the suburhs. sl q ~ 9
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-06-07

But this first great duty performed, and our
PARTY organizations forgotten far standing by
the powers that be in all legitimate acts, cannot
too strongly impress upon all Democrats the duty
of keeping m thcir 0rgdHi- alton. 1t may not, all
things considered be most conducive to the public
good TO hold party conventions, and make strict
party nominations Just now, but this war cannot
last forever. Once the fight ended, IT will require
more wisdom to make proper use of a victory in
arms than to achieve it. g The Union" is the cry
now; "the Union must and shall be preserved
is the repentant motto Of eleventh hour converts
TO patriotism, from the fanatieism which has
brought us to the present pass. Be it so. The
Union must be preserved, not by the military
prowess brought to conquer a peace, but By
the wise, temperate, and comprehensive patriotism
and conservatism, which recognizes - no North or
South in Its conclusions, and is not policy Of
points and parallels. Judging of the future by
the past, these ouly be found in the Democrat
ic organization.
The above Is but one Of the many indica-
tions of the spirit and intentions with which
the Democracy are going into the g No Par
ty'' movement. They do not conceal the
delight with which they see Republicans
endeavoring to undermine and destroy the
Republican organization, while they pro-
pose to keep up the organization of the Dem
ocratic Party and take the benefits Of tho
victory gained by the aroused patriotism of
the country. Can the Republicans of YER
mont be tugled into such short aud certain
method of political suicide?
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-06-07
HOW 1T TAKES.

An influential Republican from the other
side Of the State, writes US as follows of the
'' Peoples Party" movement;
II entirely agree with al article in the Daily
Free Press, of day or two ago-that an invita-
tion to come 10 us-or open doors, is all well
enough; but when the glorious Republican party,
with its double prestige Of victory and brilliant
campaign Cor the 7ar, they say is ours), still
fresh upon its to be ignored"-sunk into
the meaningless one of "union" or ono party"
do not believe that Republicans should lend them
selves to it.
Whatever the present excitement may Go, there
is q leaven in the Republican party, permeating
from center to circumference, co essentially and
radically antagonistic, to that of the Democratic
party, they never can successfully mix
The Republican party has nothing to gain,
either morally or officially, by any such arrange
ment.
Another influential and leading Republican
in still another quarter of the State, writes
us
The whole movement excites il my mind the
one sensation of supreme disgust 1 am Re-
publican. and in favor Of Republican conven-
ton to nominate Republican candidates to be
supported by Republicaas--and nothing short
sr.7
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-06-07

OsarteI-1Ias,cr Hatch writes from New YORK.
that potatoes would spoil or rot going to Fort
.ro,Toe. It Is we'll known by ladies and gentle
men who 20 South to teach in Virginia, North
C,raIina and South Carolina, and other Southern
states that they eat potatoes brought from the
North all winter, and up to June and July; and
that they keep as well there as here Our Boys
iii, Cor notatoas, for maple sugar and syrup,
for butter, &c. Massachusetts, troops receive
s+.,o supplies, and private supplies EVERY week
The Bows will be pleased to see Mr.. Hatch Iney
r,ould welcome some barrels of potatoes Jars ol
manila svrup, tubs of sugar, tin cans sOid'r'a
.;-tt of good g. fresh or sAII' butter they
would like some good strong noEsos SD' .
to transport Camp convenience &C. D.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-06-07
pERSnN Al.

SENATOR FooT is at Washington, and do
ing good service in his own way.
Hon. JAMES NJ. SLADE Of Mlddlebury has
been appointed to 81 AGO clerkship in the
81 Auditor Office at Washington.
BENJAMIN UNDERWOOD, the Vermont sold
Ter who died at Fort Monroe, was, we believe,
a relative of Lieut.. GOV. Underwood A
sister Of his resides in Springfield, Mass. She
received her first knowledge of his death
through the papers
Charles G. Chandler has been elected
Captain of the St. Adams company in the
first Regiment, in place Of Capt. Hunt who
was compelled by physical inability to re
turn, by an almost unanimous vote.
In the late graduating class of the Albany
law school were Harvey W Taleott of vii
liston, Geo. W Burncll Of Swauton Chase
\. Dickinson Of Chelsea
Collector Clapp has appointed NJ. j. Hill
deputy Collector at West Berkshire vii
liam II. Blake, at Swanton Falls Z. r.
Bell at Franklin and d. r. Bailey at
Highgate.
\ party consisting of II. j Raymond, Dir.
Horace Green. David Leavitt, and others, of
New-York, passed through Burlington last
night, on their way to the Saranac Lakes.
Breget.Leut. Col. Graham of the L. S.
Typographical Engineers, has been in town
for day or two. on business connected with
the Breakwater.
r. c. Hitchcock, of Vermont, has bee
appointed Lieutenant IN the Marine Corps.
Gen. Jas Watson Webb, Of New York,
has been appointed Envoy Extraordinary to
Brazil
Major Z. A. Klmball, Captain of Co. D.
9th Regt. L. S. Infantry during the war in
Mexico, now Of the 9th Regiment n. Y.
Zouaves, received a present of a sword, the
other day, from the employees of the y. 7.
Herald, with which paper he was formerly
connected. The sword is of the most chaste
workmanship. aud cost 500 the blade of
Damascus steel, aud the scabbard of metal,
covered with black lacquer and gilt mount
lngs Major Kimball recently offered his
services to Governor Fairbanks in a letter, in
which he said
Although resident Of this city, for some
years past, deem Vermont my home; I love
her, and to her l owe ali Of whatever honorable
reputation I ever possessed. 1 have heretofore
had the honor of leading company of her sons
| against the enemies Of flag six different
battle fields in foreign country, in the last of
which that favorite Of Vermont, the gallant
| Col. Ransom fell"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-06-07

Gi 40 degrees, for which be could find no
smell as he had no fuses which could be fired
with safety. He had no sheers 10 nount his
guns, and chance alone enabled him to ia
30 Dy drifting some large lors down with
'he tlde against Sumter. Finally. he had
not one engine to put out fire in quarters
walked carefully over tie parade and
couid detect the marks of only seven sleIls
IN the ground; bat Major WHITING tnl3 ma
the orders were to burst the shells over the
parpet, So as TO Illustrate any attemnt ia
work the barbetto guns. Two of these ,yers
INJURED i.y shot, and one was overturned
apparently by its own recoil; but There ycos
no injury done inside any of the casoms ,cs
TO the guns or works The shell snlint.~s
had all disappeared, carried of, | am told
as - trophies Had Major Anderson been
properly provided, so that he could bav, ut
once sent his men to the guns, opened fire
from those in barbette, thrown shell and hot
shot, kept relays to all his cassMates. and
put out fires as they arose from red-bot
shot he must, | have no earthly doubt
nave driven the troops off Morris Island
burnt out Fort Moultrie, and silencod the
enemy S fire. His loss might have been con-
siderable; that Of the Confederates must
have been very great. As it was. not a lie
was lost by actual fire on either side. 4
week hence and it will be impossible for
iieet 10 DO anything except cover the descent
OF an army here, and they must lie off.
at the least, four miles from the nearest
available beach
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-06-07

SOLDIERS HOLDING Mock CONGRESS "A
Washington correspondent Of the Providence
Journal thus describes funny scene in the
Senate Chamber
"Whea entered the Senate Chamber,
the seats were mainly filed by New York
volunteers, who were holding mock session.
The presiding officer was just putting the
question on a resolution directing tho
sergeant-at-arms to proceed Immediately to
the White House, and to request the Presi-
dent. if in his opinion not incompatible with
the public interest, to send down a gallon
Of his best brandy. \ motion to strike out
the word . brandy and to substitute 'old
rye was voted down, on constitutional
grounds, and because the Hon. Senator
from South Carolina who offered 1t, had
both his Iegs on the desk, while the rules only
permitted one. And finally motion was
made to clear the galleries, as dis0rderly
persons were looking On. evidently with
view to ridicule the proceedings, and other
wise behaving in a manner not consistent
with the dignity Of the Senate. have SCI
dom seen the proceedings in that Chamber so
amusing. have often seen them as little
profitable to the country. and less creditable
to some who took part in them
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-06-07
Ol1t fire a3ress
BCREI NCTON:
FRIDAY MORNING. JUNE. 1861.

me Republicans are to hold State Convention
at montpelier cdncsday June g6th. and they
propose 10 - take III dem0crats-t0 vote for them
oI u course. NO gentleman, for one We object TO
'lA'' W nave never cast a republican vote nor
lever SNAIL buJ we are willing to take q D the
sword as every democrat is, 70 support the
" powers that be, according to the Constitution
Tie black republican powers that want to ba F"
must do their own voting. There is a democratic
paTty.-Npva or NE Ags.
We suppose our Woodstock cotemporarv
Will not object to having men who NAV have
called themselves republicans, vote the deo.o-
cratic ticket, if they have become converts to
what it calls democratic principles. What
those are we need only consult the columns
OF the Age for tie last few years to see. The
Age Is candid enough to say that it has un-
deTgone no change. Aiding the government
to put down Il rebellion which aims to sub
vert The constitution and break up the
nation, is one thing, Beng ready to
concede every demand Of the rro sla-
very leaders, short Of a destruction to
the Union, is another thing. The first finds
few adhelenTs north Of Mason 6 Dixon's
line. The latter ground is still held by many
thousands and tens Of thousands in the Dem
oaratic party, who mean to work for their
party ends, as vigorously hereafter az ever
before
Is to the Republicans proposing to take
n' Democrats, if any one heretofore a mem
Der Of that party has come to see clearly the
'rr3r # his way, has rcpented Of the evil
ie haS done in giving aiI and comfort in
lmes past, to the political leaders who have
'rousht the nation iutoits present condition,
nd feels that from this time forward. the
scntal principles Of the Republicans are
lis principles, we see no reason why the
should not be glad 10 take him
lto their communion Further than that
hey % MT need or cara to 90.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-06-07
NUMBER FORTY-NINE.


The L. S. troops from the Texas frontier
arrived at Fort Leavenworth Friday, IN
good health. They left nothing at the forts
| valuable except forage Lieut.. Col Emery
| has resigned. .--
Inc Augusta Chronicle of the 28th says
that ten. Beauregard had issued orders il
Charleston yesterday, reIinauisbing com
mand of the forces around charleston. to
Col. r IL. Anderson.
Several vessels improperly eapturod by tl,o
blockading forces have been ordered TO BE-
released.
The Secretary of Treasury has under con
sideration the proper course to be pursued
with view to paying the volunteers, who
have not yet been received into the sorTlce,
ont of any money from the government p2,t
from the provisions made by the States.
Post routes and Post offices managed by
loyal citizens and in loyal districts IA Virgin
ia, are to have the mail service restored on
proper presentation Of the facts.
Alexandria, new collector having le=n
appointed. has been re-Opeued 70 the COM
merce of the country, and therefore vessels
will be admitted as heretofore.
Two privates of the GaribaldI guard wer,
accidentally sho. at Washington Flils
by the careless use of arms by comrade
one ball passed through the calf Of ones ls-,
and the other through the Others knee pan
it is supposed that the latter viii have 70 be
amputated.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-06-07
AN APPEAL FROM THE MEDICAL
BOARD.

To THE LADIEs.-We call upon you fol
more aid. You have already given what Yor
love the most-your husbands, sons anC
brothers, with your own hands buckled or
their armor, and by your own courage and
| devotion kindled high and noble zeal 10 the
breasts of those sent forth. Much more re-
mains to be done and will continue duty
and obligation while our soldiers remain in
the field, in the way of supplying essentials
in the Camp and Hospital. Much will de-
volve upon private individuals to prevent suf-
fering amongst our brave boys, which can
be accomplished only by "Relief organiza-
tions." intellgently constituted and ordered
for a combination of efforts and results.
We hope "Relief Associations will be
formed in all the large towns in the State,
for supplying the Hospital Stores" for
which provision has not yet been made. For
those desiring information of what is wanted
we give you the following
SPECIFICATIONS.
BANDAGEs (without selveges. and shrunk)-
assortment aud prOpOrtionate numbers of each va
riety required
doz. one inch wide, one yard long.
two inches three Yards
d" two-and-half inches wide, three yards long.
three four "
three-and-haIf re five "
! " four six d"
LINT, scraped and rayeled, in equal proportions.
OLD LINEN AND CorToS CLorH, without seams
and selveges for eompresses
RING PADS and Cushions.
CoTroS BATTING and Cotton Wadding, Fine Flax
and sponges.
SApDLERs SILK, skens vsxed and wound on
cards.
BooK-BNDEns BOARD for Splints, 4 by Is inches
RED Flannel, in the piece.
SEWING NEEDLES assorted in cases; Linen
thread, tape and scissors
ADHESIVE PLASTER, Camel Hair pencils, oiled
silk, oiled cotton cloth Indian rubber and gutta
percha cloth, in the pioco, wrapping paper.
CorroS BED SHlRTs.-One and half q y yards
long, two breadths Of unbleoched cotton cloth,
one yard wide. open half yard at the bottom;
length CT arm hole twelve inches; length Of coli
lar twenty inches length Of slit in front yard,
to be fastened with four tapes
LOOSE CorToS CLo1H DRAwERs.-One and one |
quarter q y yard long with one breadth of one /
yard wide cotton cloth in each leg, with d hem
and drawing string around each leg and around |
tho r,i-t. Ienc+b from waist fo crotch on tho |
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-06-07

STUDENT SOLDIERS The University Com
pany on the 29th, elected George A. French,
Captain Chas. Work, lst Lieutenant j
NJ. Poland, % Lieutenant. They will drill
regularly.
The Drill Company of students at Bow
doin College has been brought into a fine
state Of discipline, under the charge Of Cadet
Charles 4. Curtis, Of Norwich University.
Vermont
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-06-07
DR.. :. W . TlIAYER, JR..
Burlington, Vt.
Chairman of tba Board Of Medical Examiners

TIE Board OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS aT-
pointed by the Governor to examine those
who may offer their services as Surgeons or
Assistant Surgeons for the Vermont Regi
mcnts now organizing viii meet on Thurs
day, June 9th, at 10 o'clock \. NJ, at Mr.
Boutwell, in Montpelier. Those who IN
tend to come before the Board for examina-
tion, should signify it by letter, 'rithoH de-
E7v, addressed to one of the Board.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-06-07

The papers Of Vermont are discussing the pro.
priety of abandoning the Republican party, and
making union of all patriots for the State cleo
tlon in September. The Burlington Times, the
Montpelier Wafehman and Journal, and the La
moill3 Ne,csdealeT all favor nO-party movement;
but the Burlington Free Press goes for standing to
the old colors.-SPaHgfeid Republican.
Perhaps We have not understood the
WatcAmaa. If we hare, then some other
journals evidently misunderstood its position
We supposed it was by no means " for aban-
doning the Republican party" or for any
* no party movement Its only article on
the subject was net as clear as 1t might be
but we understood it only to advocate an
open invitation to all to join the Republican
party, and we took it for granted it would
consider an adoption of its principles an es,
sential prerequisite to admission to any par
IT, Mr. Walton's Official position, and the
ancient standing Of the Wotohmor;. make its
position Of some consequence
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-06-07

TERRIBLE DIsAsrER.-On Sunday morning
about daylight, just as she was leaving tnJ
landing at Columbus, Arkansas the 'l'O ,
receiver of the steamer Kentucky exploGaeu'
tearing hole in the cabin floor about iout
feet long and three feet wide, filing tA'
cabin with steam, killing D persons and n
iuring FIVE.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-06-07
FROM THE VT. REGIMENT.

Letters from the Regiment at Newport
Point,reccivedFridayinight bring news as late
as the 2Sth ult. The health of the Burling-
ton Company was good with but one serious
exception, young Bates, who was i'll with
Inflammation Of the bowels Mr. Isham, be-
fore reported i'll with the measles, had recov
ed. The IIavelocks made and forwarded by
the ladies of Burlington, had been received,
and had been found great addition to the
comfort of the men. No provisions had as
yet been received from Vermont. Fish caught
BY the men, were plenty, and they had
scanty supply of potatoes supplied by forag-
ing. Much discomfort had been occasioned
by the want of suitable canteens, the mser-
able india rubber affIirs with which they
were provided, serving only to make the
water contained in them, impure and IN
drlnkable. We learn that tin canteens have
now been ordered on by General Baxter. The
troops were hard at work on the intrench-
ments, and of course it is to be presumed
their clothes are suffering. Measures to pro
vide the men with orerals should be taken
at once.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-06-07
/ o c [ y
HE~ETY MN.

I' r6. BOtNL-.
on H-g3rr9.7
.-f Eas,s Almighty King
aerId.c VIC bring
.t-, n Thy strength iupart
hci through every heart
cor breasts tLc liyiul. Grcs.
.th that warmed our sires:
srs ha. made our nation free.
5eris serving Thee
.. rlagll fame to bow
I.'el. snare, tie silent foe:
...u the battle thuudcrs loud.
- us ia IFS moving cloud.
... '.u Nations Sovereign Lord,
Ir r .r'e1 name we draw the sword.
h. starry flag on high
I IDS with light our stormy sky.
i..- treason s Tezt, from murders stain
Hllra Thou itT folds till Peace shall reign
.it t-t ar@ Held, till shore ard sea
..t o@5 loud anthem, PRAISE TO THEE,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-06-07

"FRArsENAL" PRiyATEERs. - The New
Orleans Bee gives list of seven "prlzes' y
which have been taken by three Of Jefferson
Davis Priyateers-the value of which prizes
it pla ces at Sl70, 600. They are advertised
by the Confederate States Marshal who noti-
fies persons interested in them or their cargoes
to appear and show cause why they should
not be condemned as lawful prizes and the
proceeds of sale distributed according to the
PRAYER of the libollants The Bee says:
\ number Of our prominent citizens own
stock in these lucky privateers, and they
have never known before such profitable
business, Their investments have been more
than doubled in week and viii probably go
on in like ratio. This great success, too,
viii give fast encouragement to many capita
lists who have not yet embarked in prlya-
tcerlng, to do so. As the distant squadrons
of the United States navy have been gener-
ally recalled, and the North has no war
vessels to spare for the protection of its ships
every sea on the globe is a fruitful field for
captures, and at the end Of the war the
South will have a splendid commercial mar
Inc Of prizes within her own ports.