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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-07-05
A NEW THIN

The peculiar risks to which that article of
portable property" to use tt 70 phrase of the
Wemmick, the uni rellu,i is exposed
in this imperfect world, are nothing new to
our readers. We are happy o announce that
a point in the progress of t ,e world towards
the Millennium has been cached, when q
man can leave his umbre fla in is stand at
home or Church or hotel, WITHOUT the slight
est fear of losing it, or of nding that by the
merest mistake in the wor Id, the place Of
his handsome silk has been supplied by
rusty cotton. "Foote's patent Umbrella
stand' will safely keep his uun brella for him,
let the showers appeal ever SO strongly to the
predatory part of human traiity at large.
The essence of the invention is peculiar
lock, which holds the umbrella to the stand,
until opened by the lawful owner. The
key used is a check of brass, occupying less
room in the pocket than quarter OF dol
lar. 1t is a cheap effective, aud buumd to be
popular continuance. The hall OF every
boarding house and hotel, and the porch of
every church, should be supplied with rows
of them, while many housekeeper will be
glad to secure at a low price, with a tasteful
umbrella stand, perfect security gainst the
| loss of umbrellas, which need no longer be
| exposed to theft. nor be hidden away wet,
or kept in the hand to soil or ruin carpet.
This invention may be seen ut the store of
| Mr.. II. II. DooLIrTLE. and we can assure
every umbrella owner, that he will be iRter-
ested IN an examination Of it, whather he
purchases one or not. We expect that the
one we propose to own, will save us at least
three umbyellas year, which will net us
an interest of three hundred per cent per an
| mum on it's cost
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-07-05

WILLIS on LINCoLN.-The low ridicule Of
partizan press, during the last campaign,
the scurrilous carica lures in Harper's Week.
", and the abuse Of the southern papers,
whose commonest name for the President is
"the baboon Lincoln, have given some
persons the impression that the President Of
the United States is Of boOrish manners
honest no doubt hnt AN honest ,'o'or. Those
who have met him know well the contrary,
that though lacking the cold polish of the
courts, Mr.. Lincoln has frank and simple
dignity, a thousand times better lie is a
gentleman, whatever else he may be. No
body is better qualified to criticize the man
ncrs and presence of dignitary, than Mr..
Mp. Willis. Mr. Willis writes as follows
from Washington t. last weeks Home
JorTnqI
"The President Of course, is not to be spoken
with except upon urgent business, in these days
but chance gave me very pleasant exchange Of q
few words with him last evening". Passing across
the interior hall Of the White House, toward the
drawing-room where Mrs. Lincoln was TO be at
home to a few friends without ceremony, l met
the chief magistrate on his way from the tea-roOm
to his Office. Evidently thinking that | was in
search OF himself be stopped, shook hands, and look
cd inquiringiy; upon which l introduced myself,
apologized for the interruption, aid stood back to
let him pass. But, having thus been made to
know me, he took the occasion to obviate embar-
assment by few apt words, and ended by most
courteously showing me the way to Mrs. Lincoln
reception-rOcm.
With my four or five years Of court life in
Europe, had never seen that awkward matter for
a high functionary, an unexpected and brief in
terView with a stranger, more admirably and
winningly done 1t was character istc, for there
WAC no ceremony about it, hut while it full
of tact toward me, it was quite as full
Of simple dignity for himself Though not court
ly manner, it was what o0urtly manner tries to
initiate mien and presence too absolutely ma
tural and direct for Brummel to approve, but
which would have been exceedingly admired by
Wellington Palmerston. 1t is impossible
to look in Mr.. Lncoln's face, and hear him speak
a few words without believing in him. He looks
as honest as be does tall-and he is taller than
most people-while, in the absorbant Openness Of
his frank eyes, and the ready intelligence of his
features and expression, there is plenty opromise
of capability.'
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-07-05

ration for the appearance Of our soldiers. " All |
six-footers," says a Washington paper, and |
plucky in proportion" and though their uniforms
are less splendid, they possess the chief excel
lence of serviceableness.
Our encampment is on the highest ground in
this vicinity, and although we shall experience
some heat in the middle of the day. the evenings
will be cool and from our location we shall re-
ceive the benefit of every breeze thst stirs.
We passed through Philadelphia at midnight,
and notwithstanding the uuseasOnableness of the
hour and the great number of troops that are con-
stantly passing through, We were most heartily
received, and provided with everything needful
to restore the energies Of the soldiers, worn out
by their travelling and by the heat and service
in New York. 1t came most unexpectedly and
when they were most in need of it, and the sol
diers will not soon forget the good people of Phil
adelphia. 1t seemed as if the whole city had
come out to greet us, and as we passed on the
ringing of the bells, and the firing of guns, and
the enthusiastic shouts of the men, and the affec-
tionate GOOD bye" and "God bless you" of the
women, gave proof That we were sun among
friends-not only friends to US, but what gave
US still more satisfaction, friends Of good ard
benefcent governments friends of our country
| and our cause. 1t may not be matter Of wonder
| that VIC should be thus received aud greeted as
We passed through Vermont; but that here in
| Pennsylv and through New Jersey, where
regiments areIpassing every day, sometimes sew
eral in day, we should meet earnest and en-
thusiastc welcome, is to me matter of surprise.
1t was no holiday excitement. that wastes itself
in a few empty shouts, but real, hearty and con-
slant interest that every fresh passage of troops
calls forth afresh. Of reception in New
York, you have already received full accounts;
but cannot close this letter without abiding to
the hospitalities shown by our friends at Troy
Tables were spread for us in the large depot, and
so perfect were the arrangements that each com
pany was provided Immediately after arrival
with a munifcent supply of coffee, sandwiches
and other Of the subsantals Of human Sub
sistence; and for those who enjoy such luxuries
each soldier was provided with ono or more foil
Of Jenny Lind, and Havanas were also passet
literally among the soldiers. The Vermont z
will long remember the hospitolities Of their Tro
jan friends.
Yours truly, K.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-07-05
THE STATE CONVENTION.

The result Of the Convention held in this
place on Wednesday we have already pub
llshed. Whatever may have been the de-
sign OF the Committee in Issuing the call as
they did, it was no other than a Republican
Convention, as Is satisfactorily attested by
the nomination OF a Republican State ticket,
which we place at the head of our columns
Under the call. a goodly number Of Repub-
licans and not few Democrats endeayored
TO bring about the nomination of u sort of
Union or mo Party ticket, by giving
the Democrats the candidate for Lieut.. Gov
ernOr. But tho discussion in the morning
on the resolutions offered by MeSsrs. SAWYER
and Needham, and the final adoption of that
offered by Mr. Edmunds of Burlington,
clearly demonstrated that the union and
harmonyOf the Republican party in Vermont
required the nomination Of Il Republican
ticket, and that if our Democratic brethren
desired to cooperate with the Republicans
n sustaining the Administration IN its ef-
forts to suppress treason and put down re-
bellion, they must do 50 by supporting its
known and tried friends men who sympa-
thize politically with the President aud his
Cabinet.
The ticket nominated is not just the one W.
should have selected, acting from our own
personal preferences; but it is a strong ticket
composed OF men known 10 the people OF the
State, ald men in whom they NAV safely
enuust the affairs of our State Government.
The ticket will of course be elected, and ws
hope to lind in Mir. HolLrook q prudent,
active, energetic and patriotic Governor;
one who will re an honor to the State, aud
will place Vermont where she ought now to
stand, not a whit behind her sister States in
the present struggle for our Rational exist
euce.
Messrs. Underwood and Page are the pres.
ent iucumbeDts of the respective offices to
which they have been nominated, aud have
both shown an ability in the discharge OF
their respective duties, which the State can
not well afford to dispense with. Success t.
our ticket WGtchmqq.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-07-05
GEN. BANKS, PROCLAMATION.

After the arrest Of the Police Commission
ers of Baltimore before daylight on Monday
morning last, General Banks issued procla
ton, stating that in pursuance of orders
from the Head Quarters of the army at
Washington, he had arrested and placed
in custody of the United States, the late
members OF the Board of Police, Messrs.
Charles Howard, William Gatchell, Charles
Kinks, and John W. Davis" and " that
the incidents of the past week afforded full
justification for this order"
"The headquarters, under the charge OF the
Board, when abandoned by the officers, re-
sembled in some respects concealed arsenal.
After public recognition and protest against
the suspension of their functions they con-
tinued their sessions daily.
Upon a forced and unwarrantabie con.
structlon of my proclamation OF the 18th
ultimo, they declared that the police law
was suspended, and the police officers and
men put off duty for the present, intending
to leave the city without any police protec
ton whatever.
"They refused to recognize the officers and
men necessarily selected by the Provost
Marshal for its protection, and hold subject
to their orders now and hereafter the Ole
police force, large body of armed men fol
some purpose not known to the govern ment
and inconsistent with its peace or secu rlty.
Gen. Banks adds that to stop off thei
plans and orders, he has placed part OF hi
forces within the city, but not with pur
= interfere with the ordinary mum
cipal affairs of the city, and that the force
shall be withdrawn when Loyal citizen cal
be named who will execute the police law
with impartality and in good ta'h to III
| United Safes
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-07-05
"BIow winds. and crack rour ch,cks.,

" Blow winds, and crack your ctecks.'
If there Is any faith to be put in in,ru-
dence, it is clear that the war will never
end in favor of either the Government or tuc
rebels till some Of the New York editors and
their correspondents are taken iD50 couacii
at Washington or Montgomery. Ono Day
they lay down plan Of operations y hIcb,
if pursued, they say will end in driving AL
the rebels into the Atlantic within from go
to 90 days and anon, the next day, dizzy
point out tie braiule=s course taken by J,f.
Davis and Bsauregard, who, it is linJed,
could Just as easy as not have had r ,Ssession
Of Washington long time ago, if Gully this Ct
that course, oracularly pointed out by tie
president newspaper writer's Aforesaid, had
been adopted.
Just now the Tribune is raying with more
rhln common fury, for fear that JEFF. Davis
rebel Congress viii have a chauce to SIT in
Richmond next month If Lincoln. Cam
Il n, and Scott don't put the national forces
down through Virginia, ready OF not ready
for march OF hundred miles into the
heart of the reb. i country, aud seize Rich
monl before the Goth OF July, there
Is no telling what the Tribune will DO
about it, And then the diplomatic relations
of tbs Government What an awful state they
are in, according to the Tribune, which
knows no more about then tnan it does
about the plans Of the campaign stowedawsy
ia General SCOTS head. Something viii
have to be Gone with Seward by Lincoln or
Al subject, or the Tribune will sarely e
OF II vapor.
of course no one need suppose that the
Herald lacks in wisdom and sagacity on all
Government matters any more than its
p.iShbors. Its last plan for ending the "a
tional troubles is especially amusing.
The great trouble of all, the Herald says,
/, 10 know what is to be done with 500 600
,.diers on both sides, when the war IF it
goes on SD is over. To stop off trouble on
t'iat score before 1T comes, the Herald pro
loses an armlstlce, say OF one, two or thTeO
years in reference to all domestic dific olties;
To make coalition of northern and southern
forces and pitch into Mexico and Dominica,
which would stir UP at once war with
Spain and England. Once engaged in that
way, 500 900 men would be none too few to
conquer the West India Islands, take all
Mexico and annex all British North America.
That work being all fairly done up however,
there would be found scope aud verge
enough for two or three Con(ederacies or En-
pires, larger than any one now in the field:
and if proper divisions were made, all would
go on peaceably-and as for the 500. 600
soldiers-we suppose the Herald assumes that
they would all perish in the operation.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-07-05
[0ur Army Correspondence
FROM THE FIRST REGIMENT.
CAMP BUTLER,
Ipvpopr Nrws VA June %,

CAMP BUTLER,
NEWPORT News, VA, June p.
MEssRs EpI1oRs OF THE FREE PRESS
Last night we received part of the "prog'
cent us from home how large proportion OF
what was sent, / am not able to tell; but it has
not yet all arrived. We hope to hear from the
rest Of it tonight. One of the captains OF
schooner told one of our boys that the sailors
plundered these private stores shamefully, know
ing they could not get away to look alter them
Very many of the boys have written to their
parents and friends not TO send them any more
unless they should send for it particularly, and
think that it would not be advisable, as we are
now subject to be moved at any time, IN few
hours, and we should probably bo compelled to
leave most of it where it now is.
There was amOng the boxes one from the good
people of Jericho the contents Of which were in
perfect order. Long live the people of Jericho !
Our straw hats arrived two or three days ago,
and assure you they are appreciated. They are
lust the thing we want, and We wear them all oil
the time except when on battalion drills or dress
parade, when we have to be in uniform The
canteens also arrived Last night, and were given
out to one company who were going out scouting
last night. They were needed by the boys as
much as anything which we have had.
We understood last night that Adiutant Stevens
had lust received letter from Gov. Fairbanks
raying that we should be ordered home by the
! Goth of July. We do not take much stock in 1t
| however.
We are now in the moreutary expectation o.
an attack upon this place. We expected it nigh
before last, and last night, too. Night before
last our pickets were fred upon several times b.
cavalry. and the fire was returned-prtb ably
however, without any effect on either side.
We are having splendid evenings and awful.
days Yesterday (2lst) the mercury stood a
ZIG : in the forenoon, and in the shade, whicl
was as high as we could see and so did not lool
in the afternoon.
The sick OF the company are getting better
and we hope will be on duty before many days.
The steamer now starts from here in the morn
ing at o'clock for the Fort, and the letters vii
start from there by TIE o'clock boat for Balti
more. By this arrangement our letters will b
on the road in about twelve hours less time.
Captain Peck is gaining very fast, and vii
probably be down here on Sunday evening.
Yours Z. Z.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-07-05
(From the n. Y. Tribune, June IS. }
PARTY AND COUNTRY.

The Republican State Convention Of Vermont
is said to have passed resolve Recommending
''the suspension Of old party lines and union in
vigorous support of the government" We
hope that resolve has been travestied, since the
good sense characteristic Of Vermont is not strk-
ins'y evincei therein; while the especial liber-
atty of asking the other party TO support your
party candidates for the countrys sake, is not
superhuman.
What the Convention meant, we presume, was
to express its confidence in the loyalty and pa
triotism of Vermonters of all parties, and to in
woke them to rally, regardless of party lines, to
the defence Of their imperiled country. This is
very well; and if they had added a vote Of
thanks TO the Democrats for so doing it would
have been grateful and honorable tribute. But
while Republicans and Democrats can and do
heartily unite TO sustain the Union and the Con-
stitution, they still differ as of old; and NAV
properly submit their differences at each election
to the arbitrament of the voting masses. Agreed
as patriots, they differ as partisans; and both
their agreement and difference is plainly eyinced
in their action respectively. A Republican ma
jority will send Republican to the U. s. Senate
az oemoera. ic majority would assuredly elect
Democrat and not DO liable to taunt as having
sunk patriotism in porty. "Render unto Caesar
the things that are Cesat's.' Gen. Stark, whe
ian last spring as o Democrat for Governor of
Jew Hampshire, gives a hearty support to the
War, but he has not ceased to be Democrat So
with thousands beside. We may be as good Re-
publicans and Democrats ever without ceasing
to be patriots.
To be sure, the action CT the Republican
State Convention was travestied in the re-
port which the Tribune quotes as above
No resolve recommending the su pension
of old parties" was passed, or even proposed.
Union of all for the vigorous support of
the Government was insisted on, and
emo surrender OF abandonment of
previous political principles" was thought
of in such action. The Convention did
express just what the Tribune presumes it
90 meant to express; and it made nomi-
nations accordingly.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-07-05
THE SPECIAL SESSION.

The 4th Of July, when Congress is to
meet in special session, has come. The
general expectation is that hardly any bust
ness will be done which does not bear diN
rectly on the war, and that the session will
be very short one The heads Of the more
important committees VIII have the neces-
slry bills all prepared beforehand, free con-
sultation having been had between them and
the chief officers of the government on the
subjects of greatest importance. Mr.. VIII
son, chairman Of the committee on Military
afflirs, 1t is said, will Introduce bills to
leralize the executive action concerning the
present defensive or warlike preparations
for giving the sanction Of law to the plan
already announced for permanent increase
Of the army for retiring infrm, disabled
army officers: to organize from the militia a
hundred regiments as a national guard, to
be al clothed aud armed alike; and to IN
crease the number Of Cadets and authorship
the President to Gil the vacancies caused by
resignation or otherwise in the academy
The Secretary of the Treasury viii probably
ask for a law authorizing a loan OF at least
20o,000,O0O Of dollars-partly to be obtain
ed on long time, and partly by the use Of
Treasury notes, some being of as small de
nominations as ton and twenty dollars.
There will also be bills Tor increasing the
revenue, probably by duty On sugar, tea
and coffee \ direct tax 10 a small extent Is
also spoken Of as not unlikely.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-07-05

A letter from r. II. Start, u Lieut.. of
the St. Adams Company at Camp Baxter,
to the St. Adams Messenger, confirms, as to
the principal facts, the statement of our cor
respondent in the 81 Regiment concerning
the riotous conduct of a portion of that COM
pany. 1t was, however, according to Mr..
Starts account, less extensive than reported
by our correspondent,-bu six of the COM
pany having been dismissed for misconduct.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-07-05

The Republican Caucus Monday evening was
fairly attended as to numbers, and the only
discussion had was as to the best method OF
selecting the delegates-about which there
were differences of opinion, as usual. There
was rather an amusing sample Of bush
fighting near the close of the meeting.
When the question was first taken on the
adoption of the resolutions introduced by
Mr.. Sawyer, number of noes were heard,
and the chairman declared himself in doubt.
A standing vote was called for: OF the ayes
plenty rose, but of the noes--nary one To
vote, out of sight, against resolutions endors-
ing the ability and patriotism OF ABRAEAM
LINCOLN and WINFIELD ScoTT, and the prin-
ciples of the Republican Party,was enc thing;
to do SO IN plain sight, was another. But
what kind of Republicans are these, to
whom such resolutions are obnoxious2
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-07-05

The Cincinnati Gazette illustrates the veN-
atoms Of official eircuml0cuti0n by the story
of an uns0phisticated darkeY. VINO waited
upon certain military gentleman with
bill of Sl1j, for washing done at the camp
hospital, which, after undergoing a rigid
scrutiny p the officer, was returned with
the following explanation, which the aston
ished son Of Ethiopia listened to with al
equal amount of wonder and perpexltY.
This bill" said the military gentleman.
''will first have TO be sent to the quartermas
ter general at Washington, and he will re-
port to the adjutant general, who will lay ],
before the secretary Of war for his approval
The adiutant being satisfied. it will be sent
to the auditor of state, who will approve of
it and send it to the secretary of the treasury,
who viii send il to the United States treasur-
er, who viii at once dispatch an order u
the collector Of this port to pay the bill.
The Garkey relieved himself OF lOng-drawn
sigh. Then, massa,' he remarked, ''Gat
last gemblam YOU spoke of pays for dc
washing. does be ?'' No. continued the
other, ''he viii hand it to the quartermds-
ter but as there is no such officer here az
present, some proper person must be selected
tor that purpose, who must be appointed by
the Secretary of war, under direction Of the
president. and his appointment must be az
proved by the Senate. Congress not being
IN session row, the commission cannot to
issued until after it meets. When this com
mission is received. the quartermaster will
show it to the collector, and demand tine
funds You viii then call upon him: be
will examine your bill, and, II correct, he
will pay it, you giving your receipt The
unfortunate niger first scratched his head.
then shook it, and finally said Il guess -
hab to let dis washing slide; but 1t am the
last lob does for Uncle sum, shu 80
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-07-05

The friends of Hon. GEo. p. MARSH and
nd family will be happy to hear of their
ale arrival a Turin. \ letter just received
from Mrs. Marsh by friend in this place,
adverts to the death of Count Cavour, as
follows -
Thursday morning we set cut to cross Mount
Cents, or rather to make the principal part Of the
ascent as far as Lansebours. Here we passed
the night, and were just on the point of setting
OF again, full of delight at what VIC had seen and
were expecting TO sec, when we startled by the
terrible news Of the death Of Count Cavour, the
morning before. CONSERVATION is the Only word
that expresses the effect that produced on
everybody. Even the majestic scenery of the
Alps could not turn our thoughts from this calam-
ity and the beautiful plains Of Italy only made
Us sadder We reached Turin just in time to wit
ness the dispersing Of the thousands assembled to
pay the last rites to this great and good man.
The streets were drapcd in deep mourning. and
deep solcmnity everywhere pervaded the vast
crowd. In fact Italy is h art broken, and we who
love her so well-feel most deeply grieved for
her"