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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-11-08

\ LECTURE BY HENRY WARD BlEcHLR.-
We arc able to make the gratifying an
nounccment that the Lecture by Rev. Henry
WARD BEEcHEE, promised a year or more
ago, has at last been definitely arranged for,
and that Mr.. Beachor viii 5cc'uc on the
Wor, in tic Town Hail in Burlington, on
Monday evening, Nov Ilth, 1901. We
have sI4ec Jut for the bare announcement
to-day, and that is enough.
PERsoSaL.--Our late townsman, Hon VI. II.
French, returned from his annual hunting
excursion in the Adrondac Wi'dernoss, q
day or two since, bringing the carcassos Of
nine gallant bucks and tender does. as his
sroils Of war We take this opportunity to
express our entire approval Of this mode Of
disposition Of portion Of the Jadge's valu-
able time, and also Of the beautiful quarter
Of venison which he has kindly added to q
number Of proofs previous to US, Of his rrowess
as sportsman. and which will ever b.,
';ho' lost 10 sight to memory deer"
MOVEMENT or TRoors.-rhc C9,a Y. Y.
Regiment. which has been in camp at o >
densJursh 1r month " two. uas,ei
t rough Lake Chanplain, on its way to the
seat Of war, Friday night, on the Steamers
America and Unit ID States.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-11-08
THElE REAsoNING.

The conversations OF the contrabAud8 on
their title to be regarded as frcemcn showed
reflection. When asked il they thought
themselves fit for freedom, and if the darki-s
were not lazy, their answer was, ho Du
the darkics cleared all The land round here ?
Yes, there are law darkies. but there are
more lazy whites When tJld that the
free blacks had not succeeded, they answered
that the free blacks have not had fair
chance under the laws-that a free coioreI
blacksmith had thousand dollars due to
h.m from white men. but he was afraid to
sue fox any portion of it. Oae man, when
asked W. y lac ought to be free, replied Il
feed and cIothe myself and pay nv master
sne hundred and twenty dollars year: and
the one hUndrei and twenty dollars is Just
50 much taken from me, which ought t. Dee
used 90 make lie and ny children cJni.itt-
bic Indeed, broken as was their speech,
and limited as was their knowl-lEe, taly
reasoned absTlcty Oh their rights as well a5
white men.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-11-08
THEIR rITNEss TOR FREEDOM.

pass 10 the next Lyen now they are not 50
much behind the masses Of the whites. Of
the Elrginians who took the oath of alcgi-
ance at Hampton, not more than one in ft-
teen could write his name, and the rolls cap
tured at llatteras disclose an equally deplJ-
rablc Ignorance.
As a race, they may be less vigorous aud
thrifty than the Saxon, bus they are more
social, docilc and atiecuonatc, fulfilling the
theory which Claiming held in relation to
| them. il advanced 10 freedom and ciVlizl-
ton.
lin the progress Of the Nar they shoull
he called to bear arms, there need be no
reasonable apprehension that they would eX-
hibit the terociiy Of savage races Unlike
such, they have been subordinate to civilized
life, They are by nature religious people.
Thsv have received an education In the
Christian faith from the deyout teachers OF
their own and Of the Dominant race.
The Shareholders assure as that they have
all been well treated II that be SO, they
have no wrongs to aycnge. Associated with
our army, they would conform TO the strong
cr disciplined race. Nor is this view dis
proved by seryile instructions. Ia those
eases, the insurgents, without arms, with
out discipline, but throwing themselves
against society, against government, against
everything, saw no other escape than 10 de-
vastatc and destroy without mercy in order
to get a foothod. If they oxtcrmiuat.d it
was because determination was threatened
against them. la the Revolution, IN the
army at Cambridge, from the beginning to
| the close Of the war, against the protests %
| South Carolina by the voice Of Edward Rut-
| ledge, but with the express sanction of
/ Washington. ever iust, ever grateful tjr
! patriotism, Whenc sUycr it came, the ne
! grocs fought in the ranks with the white
men, and they never dIsh0u0red the patriot
cause. So also at the defence of New Or
| leans they received from Gen. Jackson "A no.
ble tribute to their fidelity and s0ldiorlIke
bearing.
/ Bat as events travel faster than laws or
/ proclamat!0ns, already in this war with re-
! bellion the two races have served together.
| The same brcastworks have been built by
| their common toll. True and valiant, they
stood SIDE by side in the din Of cannonaGe,
aud they shared as comrades in the victory
of Hatteras History viii not fail TO record
that on the 2Sth day OF August, 1851, when
| the rebel forts were bombardcd by the tcdyr-
| al army and navy, under the command ol
! Major General Butter and Com. Suingham,
/ fourteen negroes, lately Virginia slaves, now
! contraband of war, faithfully and without
panic worked the aiter.guu OF tie upper
deck of the Minnesota, and hailed with a
victor $ pride the Stars and Stripes as they
! waved on the soil Of the CarOllnaS.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-11-08

The following letter from Gen. Scott was
received 10y the President on Thursday alter
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-06-01
ANDERSON ZOUAvES.
FNCAMPMENT IN JAMAICA.

The Anderson Zouaves under command of Colonel J.
Lafayette Riker, took their departure at four o'clock
yesterday afternoon for snedikers Hotel, Jamaica,
there to pitch their tents until they receive specific
summons to proceed to the seat Of war. The whole
main building, together with the appended out Offices,
&c. have been placed ut their disposal and they intend to
make themselves % comfortable as possible In these
quarters until they called into active field
be regiment row numbers one thousand men, about
fifty OF whom uniformed, but all Of them expect 10
be unifcr med by next Tuesday. The ladies of the Aston
Library have been very attentive to this regiment hav
ing furnished them with several necessary articles The
regiment will be mustered into the United States service
in the course Of next week. and the officers will be duly
elected by ballot This corps Is principally composed OF
iremen, and after little drilling they may compete IA
voraby with other regiments III point Of discipline and
muck
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-06-01
LIEUTENANT SLEMMER.

At meeting of the Union Defence Committee, held on
Wednesday last the following resolutions passed,
expressive Of their estimate OF the heroic character
great public service OF Lieut.. Semmer, the late COM
mander Of Fort Pckens, and we're ordered TO be pub
lished-
Whereas, the existing crisis has brought forth two
classes OF men, hitherto more ess known as officers In
the army and navy of the United States, who have alike
to support the constitution and to defend the hon
of the United States Of America and in the hour Of
trial. class has proved faithful UNFOLDING and defend
ing tho Stars and Sries and The other class has added
to nfdelity the crime Of treason; and whereas, Lieut.
Slemmer, OF the United States Army, by his timely
moval to Fort Pickens with handful OF men, and his
successful defence Of that fort against band
OF rebels has displayed degree Of loyalty courage
which entities him 70 the gratitude of Just and gene
roue community. Therefore,
Resolved, That this Committee do take great pleasure
in expressing their high appreciation Of the services Of
Lieutenant Scmmer, whose fidelity, fortude and
ceasng watohfuness have preserved the Of the
United States OF s distant possessions around which
The armies Of the rebels have gathered In vain.
Received, That the Committee regard the defenders Of
Fort Sumter and Fort Pickens belonging to the same
order Of men, alike heroic and alike devoted in the
hour Of trial. and therefore do respectfully recommend
Lieutenant semmer to the government Of the United
States, as worthy OF honorable recognition.
Resolved That copies of the foregoing preamble ana
resolutions be transmitted to tho President Of the United
States, and to Lieutenant Slemmer
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-06-01

i;ksuks and Texss, and ~ high 90 seven cents per
pound nas been offered for IT as the Mines notwith-
stapdipg lie worth but i've cents In 81. Louis Mr. Blow
refuses to sell single pound there, and mot even In
s.. Louis unless he knows that Il is not going
TO the coufederscy, and takes especial care
to have his transporting wagons provided with suitable
guard The quantity OF bullet material that viii and It's
way into hands from the CRANKY mines win be
quite small
Negotiations are now going on between John Ross,
President OF the Chocaw nation and emssries OF Gov
Jackson with the view to engage the services Of large
number Of Choctaw Indians, TO aid in subjugatng the
Union men Of Missouri. Should these red men be
ployed, It will be sure to bring bloody war The
portion Of the State may be looked at the
scene OF the first battle Of importance. Regiments
being formed there by the Union men, and Cen Harvey
s expected to send force there in few days. 10 look
after the welfare of the border. Almost al the property
holders In that section are fixed and firm for the Stars and
SrIes but the unwashed and unettered inhabitants
for eessh" The clergy are generally with the rebels
One Baptist minister Of the Gospel 10 this city was the
bearer OF Gov Jacksons order TO burn the Usage bridges
and took an active part In the affair.
have just had the pleasure or quarter
hours interview with Governor jackson. Our In
production took place in q barroom, and after it
the expense Of the HERALD correspondent If should
forward you bill containing the charge, "Whiskey,
dme,n know that you are mulcted TO that amount
for the benefit of the State brains Of Missouri The
Governor is o shrewd talker, and one cannot "make
much out Of him." His face is Indicative OF treachery,
and insane would select Caib Jackson
model Of all the masculine virtues. he affects deep
regret at the recent occurrences and hopes al difficulties
will soon be settled
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-06-01
FOR THEIR RECEPTION
TO-nAX

TO-DAY.
MEETING OF THE SEVENTH REGIMENT RESERVE
CORPS LAST EVENING.
The Seventh regiment as win be perceived by the tele
graphic announcement given above, left Washington at
quarter past six O'Clock last evening, and may be ex
ected in this city about noon to-day.
The Seventh regiment reserve corps, who have had
charge of the armory and all the property Of the reg
meht during ts Absences held meeting last evening at
the Mmory to take for It's reception to-day
The following programme Of arrangements was hnaly
adopted
The members will assemble at the armory at nine
A. NJ but will not move thence until teIegraphio de-
spach received announcing the arrival Of the reei
ment at Philadelphia. The reserve will then leave the
armory by companies and form reeimenta line az Lafay
eu place. whence they will march Cortlandt street
ferry, there to await the arrival Of the Seventh and
escort them TO the mory.
Orders have been issued that the reserve which prajes
for the reception shall consist only Of veteran
bers Of the regiment 1t s estimated that the
will turn out about 400 men, and 1t win be hesded the
procession by Gares Fifty fifth regiment band thirty
Blk pieces VINO have been employed expressly for the
occasion.
The regiment, on it's return to the armory, will be
formally mustered out of tho United States service by
Lieutenant Coggswell.
The following order was issued to the reserve c9rps
last ey eniDg:-
HEADQUARTERS NATIONAL GUARD RESERVE,
NEW YORK, May 81, 1861. !
The regiment wiz parade At the armory in fatigue uni
form, black pante saturday, at nine o'clock NJ 10
receive the Seventh their return from service By
order of Colonel T.. W. Stevens.
WILSON, Adja.ant.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-06-01
FUNERAL OF CAPTAIN WADDELL, OF THE
THIRTY SIXTH REGIMENT.


The funeral Of Captain Samuel Waddel, Of the Wash
ngton Volunteers who died Of ockjaw resulting from
accident took place yesterday afternoon from the late
residence Of deceased 100 Leonard street. and most
respectfully attended.
The officers Of the regiment held meeting at their
barracks yesterday morning Colonel Iunes presiding
when the following preamble and resolutions unani
mously adopted
Whereas, the officers Of this regiment having heard
with profound of the sudden decease or their
brother officer, Captain Samuel Waddell, consequent
upon the active performance Of his duties in this regi
ment, do most deeply sympathise with his afflicted
widow and family; therefore,
Resolved That the officers Of this regiment will attend
in body the funeral OF the late Captain wadde, from
his late residence, $50 Leonard street.
Resolved That the usual badge Of mourning be worn
for thirty days.
Resolved That committee Of three, consisting OF
Major Nathaniel Finch, Lieutenant Colonel Charles X.
Whitney Lieutenant H. N. Martin, be appointed to
present copy Of these resolutions to the afflicted
family
Resolved That copy Of these resolutions be published
in the NEW YORK Herald, Times aud Tribune.
Colonel CE AS. H. INNES Chairman.
Lieut. g. MARTIN, Secretary.
New YORK, May 81 1861
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-06-01
THE PARK BARRACKS.

detachment Of four hundred mon belonging to the
Excelsior Brigade took breakfast at the Park barracks
yesterday morning, many Of them also indulgng in the
luxury Of god wash at the bathing place In ths bar.
racks They left again about for the headquarters
Of the brigade, at Camp Scott, Staten Island com
pany Of eighty also arrived from Greenbush, under
Colonel Wards regiment, and will remain at
the barracks for short time The Suffers Department
at these barracks has already become necessity and
also quite institution at all the forts and military Sta
tons around New York, which are communicated with
twice every day by the Suffers steamboat, the Major
Anderson, which calls at Riers Island, Camp rammany,
Fort Schuyler and Wi]etts Point The officers and men
at these places much pleased with the arrangement
as gives them the opportunity to provide themselves
with many necessary articles they would otherwise be
debarred from obtaining Colonel John Mcleod Murphy
and the WILL 1t is expected, vacate Fort Schuyler
Sunday MOI ming next This regiment is now nearly full
and promises to be one OF the finest which has been
listed in this State.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-06-01
THE MEANS OF REACHING OUR CAMPS.

The Suffers boat, the Major Anderson, has inside
permanent arrangements with the Colonies commanding
Rker's Island Fort Schuyler and Camp Tammany, at
Little Neck Flushing Bay for exclusive privilege of land
ter Rhodes &C.. have made contract with the Sutler
for the transit Of all tronps their quarters The
boat leaves Spring street at nine O'Clock Peck slip
at ten A. NJ, and at two O'Clock p. M from Peck Slip
onl
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-06-01
PRESIDENTS LIFE GUARD.

This regiment have made arrangements to 60 into bar
racks today. The building is situated Foon avenue
Brooklyn and is In every respect we'll adapted for the
purpose The Quartermaster arranged to have the
cooking Of the food for the done the premises
that they may receive regularly their retions Of good
wholesome food. Fort Green Park Is adjacent to the
quarters, which will afford admirable convenience to
the regiment for drills and parades Colonel Goodwin is
ndeatigable In his efforts TO perfect his command for
active service 1hose DESTROYS connecting themselves
with the organization apply at eny of the recruiting
stations ct headquarters OF Nassau and Beck
man streets.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-06-01
SERGEANT BUTTERwORTH SHOT UNDER
HIS OWN ORDERS.

The lowell Courier Of May 80 says:-The body Of Per
geant Buiteworth, shot at Alexandria, arrived at Lowell
on Tuesday, in charge Of committee Of the New York
FIRE department, OF which the deceased had been mem
per FOUR years he was native Of England, and would
nave Deeo twenty seven years OF age next August.
The report about the deceased having been slut
terer Is incorrect The following statement was made
TO orr reporter oy Mr. David Docket, who was before
stated in Alexandria when Mr. Butterworth was killed.
The hitter sergeant Of the guard and had Just sta
toned Them giving orders not to let any person pass
without the password After placing the guard Butter
worth stepped outside and was examining powder car
when discovered by private ONesl who challenged him
supposed that ButerwOrth was busy that he did
potce the challenge ONeal fired the shot taking
effect In Butterworths right breast As Butter fell
he exclaimed, "My God, Nike, what have you done9
Don't You know me9' Tho sentry answered, 60 Cod Is
that your and Immediately fell his knees asking But
terwoihs pardon, and calling for some one TO shoot him
lUNea!l. Butterwsth forgsve him, and replied that
ONea bad Gone nothing but his duty. The latter Is
nearly crazy ut the sad casually.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-06-01
MEDICAL CORPS OF THE NAVY.

Surgeons Darlington, Lockwood and Wheewrlght
constitute Board Of Medical Examiners, whose
commences to-day, and will continue for weeks,
the Naval Hospital Flushing avenue Brooklyn. Well
quaed medical gentle men, between the ages OF twenty
one aud twenty five, s in time to make their appl
cations to the Secretary OF the Navy for permit to
appear for examination The candidate should state h5
age place Of birth and present residence accompanied
BY testimonial Of moral character Further
Information can be obtained at tho Navel Hospital.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-06-01
THE TRIAL OF a TRAITOR IN CINCINNATI


In accordance with the desire Of the Court refrain
from publishing the full report Of the testimony of the
four witnesses examined yesterday in the OF Young
which have prepared Our readers must be content
with the brief statement OF the facts elected.
II appears that Young came to this city the Sd of
April and from that time till April 23 the day OF his
rest, remained the Burnet House conversations
held there he had avowed that he had recently been
Montgomery, Alabama In communication with the rebel
leaders, declared that be had company of Texas Rangers
and another OF Mississippi troops OF which he to
take the command, and which he intended to lead to
Washington to fight against the government and boosted
that would only be nuts aud cheese for the South to
whip the North"
long befoggng debate aroee here on Mr.. Pugh's Oh
lection TO any details Of this sort OF conversation Mr.
Pugh made an earnest haraDgue quoting from old
Dgs against some men rafting lumber down Of the
tributaries Of the st. lawrence and dragged in other
legal erudition.
Judge johnson made happy reply arguing that If the
prisoner knew enough about these troops to talk OF
taking the command Of them for the purpose, might
be- Of running the poughsnare through the streets Of
Cincinnati" certain politician had once suggested
he surely knew enough 10 give the information the
proper authorities, and failure to do so became mis-
objection
1t also appears that letters have been found in the
prisoners possession from L. p Walker the rebel Sec
rotary Of War, Senator Green and Governor Petus of
Mississippi. Walkers letter recommended Young for
position In the rebel army and he has admitted that he
would have been in their service were IL not that
JEFF Davis had not given him high post as he felt
himself entitled 10 CLAIM and had, In fact treated the
aspiring young man sbabbiy by Offering him command
beneath his deserts.
Colone Anderson has been subpnnaed witness and
will be examined TO-DAY.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-06-01
FLAG RAISING.

handsome national flag raised yesterday after
by the pupils Of Primary School No. H. in Green.
witch street, Of which Miss E. B. Wrigh. s principal
Patriotic addresses delivered by DR.. ScoHed, Mr.
Wirser and Mr. Mott The exercises closed with singing
national all and the children retired greatly pleased
with the whole performance The money with which tina
fag was purchased contributed solely by the chill
dren who refused aid In the attsr from any quarter.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-06-01
THE FIRST BRIGADE NEW YORK vOLUN.
TIERS.

In the paragraph which appeared in yesterdays
HERALD reference to the Gererashp of the First Brig
ade New York volunteers, q few mistakes occurred.
Major Hubbe has not resigned the IDspectorship and
Major Porter declined because the government forbade
his acceptance Of the Brgadier Geherahip. Prof.
mitchell or Col Key will probably receive the appoint
ment.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-06-01
THE THIRTY SIXTH REGIMENT OF vOLUN
TIERS.

AT the headquarters the Thirty sixth regiment Wash
pg.on Volunteers, meeting took place yesterday
ing for the purpose Of eecng Off The baotipg
suited in the following choice Of field officers
Colonel-Charles II. fnnes
Lieutenant Colonel---Gharles K. Whitney.
Major-Nathaniel Finch.
The regiment musters at present some 700 men.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-06-01
NEW YORK CRIMEAN RIFLE BRIG AIDE.

The des!rabty Of having efficient regiments Of rifle
men to operate with the army about to advance
on the South being apparent TO all, number Of expe
rienced officers have commenced the formation Of bri
gade, to be called the New York Crmean Resn with
the headquarters at No. 17s Prince street, between
Thompson and Sullivan. The regiment will be recruited
from the large number or men in the city and vi
cnity who have service also active young men,
who desire to enroll themselves In brigade for active
eervice in the van Of the army Clothing quarters and
rations furnished enrolment. The left wing being
already formed, 1t is expected the brigade will be
peted In short time, and Immediately proceed to the
seat CT war.