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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-05-03

The UNION PRAYER Meeting FOR THE Vol
rNTEERs. at the First Congregational Church
Sunday evening, was very fully attended the
Church being crowded in spite of the rain
storm Had the weather been propitious
| the church could not have held the multi
tnde. A large number of the Volunteers
were present in q body. The exercises were
participated in by gentlemen of all tee Pro
testaut denominations. and were exceedingly
solemn and interesting. The remarks made
recognized the Righteousness of the great
cause, as one to which Christian men could
give their prayers as well as their money
and themselves. The young men were urged
to quit themselves like men, to maintain the
honor of their country and their State, and
10 guard themselves against intemperance
and the vices of the Camp, and tervent petit
tons were offered for their welfare and sue
cess.
A gentleman from Middlebury read a short
temperance pledge which be stated had been
signed by sixty members of the Union Guard
Of MiddIebury, and he hoped a similar
pledge would be circulated in the Burlington
Company.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-05-03

PATRIOTIC MEETING IN HYDE PARK
Messrs. Mars and Page, Secretaries, send us
an account Of a patriotic meeting held in
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-05-03

rA>Stp AT lHE EXTRA SESSION OI me LLClSLA-
TCRE Held IT NoNTFELIER, APRIL gDCCCLZI.
No. IAN ACT providing TOR Publishin.
the laws passed at the present session Of
the Legislature.
L is hereby enacted 5y The General 4sseu-
bly, Of The STATE Of Vermont, as toLl0igs
Sec. l. Tho Auditor Of Accounts is here
by directed 10 draw orders on the Treasurer Of
the State for the sum # FIVE dollars IN favor
OF the publishers Of such newspapers in this
State, as shall insert and publish in their
respective papers, as soon as may be, the
laws passed at the present session of the Leg
Islature
Sec. ?. This act shall take effect from its
passage.
Approved Apyil &c, 1S6l.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-05-03

THE PosT OrFIcE.-Mr. Danforth, who
has for eight years past held the Office of
Postmaster 60 aecepta5ly TO the public, has
resigned the charge of the Office to his sue
cessor. Mr.. G. G.. BENEDICT. who took pos
session Wednesdsy.
Many of our readers will be glad 10 learn
that Mr.. Benedict has secured MS his asslsJ-
ant in the office, Mr.. NJ. II. STONE, whose
former experience in the Office, wide acqualnt-
ance among our citizens. and personal worth,
qualify him thoroughly for the place.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-05-03

SHELBURNE ITENs.-One OF the cannon,
used in firing salutes at the Union meeting
in Shelburnc, on Saturday last, burst during
the firing, scattering the fragments in every
direction. One piece weighing 10 pounds
went over the white church and buried ltse-
. feet deep in an adjoining garden. Fortu
nately no one was hurt. The cannon be-
longed to Mr.. John Narramore of Charlotte.
The Il. & &. Il. Il. have a large force at work
putting new bridge over the La Platte river
in Shelburn Mr.. Hotchkiss, the master
builder, with his men, and the track master
and men offered their services to the citizens
of that place, to assist in raising their spien
did Union pole on Saturday last When th'
train came through at $50 the conductor
engineers, men and passengers seeing tn
new pole and flag, gave 3 hearty cheers fol
| Shelburne, which were returned with vii
by the spectators.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-05-03
VERMONT MILITIA.

The first regiment will consist of the Swan
TIN. ST.. Adams, Burl gton, ,Middlebury.
Brandon. Rutland. Cavendish, Mortified .,
Woodstock. ard Bradford companies. The
officers viii be Col. j. r. Phelps of Brattle-
boro, Lieut.. CJl. p Z. " ashburn Of VI God
stock, Major H. y. Worthen OF Bradford,
Adj tant H. Stephens Of Enosburg, Quarter
Master, +. N. Brown Of Montpelier, Sur
geon, +. X. Sanb0rn, OF Rutland
The Middlebury Light Guard have elected
as Captain, Maj. Hayward of the LIST Regi
ment The New England Guard of North
field. have chosen Adj. ". II Boyuton Of
the lst Regiment, as Captain.
One man in Salisbury, has sent three sons
t, enlist, aud lie going to enroll himself as
one OF the Home Guards.
The ladies of Brandon turned the parlors
OF the Brandon House into one magnif cent
tailoring establishment to equip the Allen
Greys.
The Woodstock Light Infantry now num-
Der 81 men, and another company is 10 be
formed Immediately.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-05-03

Long communications giving accounts OF
nstr;otic meetings in favor of raising men
and providing means for the support of Gov
eminent, are sent to us from many quarters.
We honor the spirit which animates the
people on every hand, and would be glad to
publish in the FREE PREss all these accounts
fully,-if it were possible. But to do it
would exclude large part of the informa-
ton from the South, which all are anxious
to get above anything else. The best we can
do therefore, while our columns are SO
crowded, is to state briefly in many cases
the substance of what has been done tor the
great cause in which all are so heartily
engaged-and about which the resolutions
adopted run in much the same vein in all
places. The facts concerning such occa-
sions we are always glad to get.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-05-03

Cus1ox House ArFoETEEYT.-JJhn y
ArtLr~ Of this place, has received the ap-
ointment Of FIRST Deputy Collector and II
,psctor. under Mr.. ClaPP. ! capital az
nlintmplt
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-05-03

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.bsfe8..a ~ 2sic1 s-1E .Di s-s lf..
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-05-03


IF small articles for The convenience Of the
soldiers \ good five days work
On Monday the Ladies resumed their
work, and by Tuesday night had finished p
flannel shirts in addition to those Lad, the
week before and for hospital service
81 long cotton shirts,
10 mattress ticks,
u pillow ticks,
IS pair of sheets,
Is pair nj pillow cases.
= towels.
The energy ami assiduity with which tie
ladies Of this place have gwen their skill and
labor 20 this patriotic and benevolent work
is deeply appreciated by IL Itgl7as as
pleasure to hear that such examples abound
in al parts Of the country.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-05-03
LAWS OF VERMONT.

$50 AT IHE EXTRA SESSION Oh me 1LclsLA-
Re Held st ToNTTELIEB, APRIL NpcCCLz1.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-05-03

HORSE LTKE,--A man was suspected of
stealing horse, and was arrested. What
am | taken tor?'' he inquired Of the sheriff.
81 take you for horse.' was the reply !;
whereupon he Immediately kicked the sheriff
over. and ran off.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-06-25

10 his stirrups and told the crowd that
be had been driven ont OF that town .
few days before, BY The internal seces-
sionists, ct which time he told them he
would soon come back and bring the
stars and stripes along with him, land"
said he, "here ! am. Hurrah for the
Stars and Stripes" The boys respond
ed most heartily.
We had a tiresome ride back to Cam
eron, arriving just in time to claim our
SUPPER rations. George aud myself
are both we'll We slept in cattle car
last night-the first nights rest we have
had for week. George stands fatigue
and hardship better than thought he
would. We are passing through scenes
every day, which, in ordinary times
would shock the moral sensibilities
and fill the mind with horror. Murder
under heat OF passion or personal re-
sentiment, is wrong and appalling, but to
walk up to fellow man, in cod blood,
and shoot them down, and hunt them
from place to place. like wild cattle, con-
flcts with the better feelings of our ma
ture, and nothing but the present state
of national affairs would ever induce
me to do it. But unfortunately we are
involved in cruel war, which is as
terrible as it is unavoidable.
As vet, there has not been more than
dozen men killed, and all of them were
secessionists. They do not dare to fire
at US, but drop everything and run at our
approach.
The other day the company which we
put to flight at Maysvile, were drilling
in the hall, when funeral procession
passed At little distance from the
town. They had hoard that VIC were
coming, and mistook the funeral porces-
sion for our company, and ran for the
woods in double quick time, which is a
way OF marching in which they are
very proficient. We have full possess
sion of the II. & St. 10. X. r., and we
are about half OF the time on the cars,
going from place to place.
- was sent in Especial train the other
night to carry secret dispatches to Cap
tain Baker. We were expecting to
have our engine thrown off the track by
the secessionsts, and if they had caught
me " 18th those dispatches, should have
had hard time of it. The conductor
of the special train that took me down
to Platte River, told me that if the Sc
cessionists should put ties across the
track and catch US, that / had better
swallow my dispatches. You may i'm
aoine what a time | wonld have had
swallowing two sheets OF paper; but al
went we'll and l brought back Capt. Ba
ker with half his men. found him il
a fortficaton which he had made at ont
of the bridges, and was guarding witt
( half of his men, and the other hal
{ guarding the Platte river bridge.
CHARLES w. uILDRETH.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-06-25
10 COlssas2,sDfaceS +!

The Advertiser, having been restored to health
IN afew weeks by very simple remedy, after
having suffered several years with a severe lung
affection, and that dread disease, Cousumption-
Is anxious to make known to his fellow-sufferer.
the means of cure.
10 all who desire it, he will send copy Of the
prescription used Gree of charge,) with the direc-
ton for preparing and usiug the same, which they
will lind a SURF CURE FOR CONSUMPTION. ASTHMA.
BRONCHITIS, &C. The only object of the aayer
tiser in sending theprescription is to benefit the
afflicted, and spread information which hs con.
sto be invaluable, and he hopes every sufferer
will try his remedy, as it will cost them nothing.
and may prove blessing.
Parties wishing the prescription will please ad-
dress REV. EDWARD A. WILSON.
WlLLIAMsBuRGH,
octio-ly Kings County, New York.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-06-25

Lost.
.nN BRADY OR SECOND STREET. A
~ black, silk Cloak, nearly finished. The
nnder will be suitably rewarded by leaving it at
State Bank. f;n.aI
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-06-25

JEFF DAVIS Too SLow.-The Mobile
(Ala.,) Mercury is much displeased
with the "do-nothing policy, adopted by
the rebels in. the employment of their
army
4 revolution can neUer be successful
dut by yigorous prosecution. Tie dat
lying policy of or government can re-
SIT only an ecil to oar cause. If it is
determined to push forward this war to
successful issue, new policy must be
inaugurated. The people, as well as the
soldiers, are becoming impatient at this
delay, and already murmurings, not loud
but deep, are being heard all over the
land.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-06-25

pnnocu Araev lava You - requested -
m5et in ysus n.ral Conyontiou1 Mis- year us0sr
popolisr cir .ss.aepx. bis MOI merely to nem-
mate Candidates for suffsges OF the People, but
to take cognizance Of transpirpg events, affecting
tho integrity Of the Union and the Constitution
al right and Liberty Of the American people.
An armed rebellion which has assumed the
form c. separate and independsas Government
over several Of the southern States threatens 10
wrest these States BY force from the Union with
vie. Of establishing = new ,h n Tniae
ac.d at tho Son,k. the Federal Constitution ia
being nulliied. the Federal Government subyerted
and the personal liberties u the people endau-
gered ~ the assumption and exercise Of arbitrary
| power by executive functionaries OF the Govern
| oriinsry acts Of xecutive power unwarranted by
law but who also arrogate the functions Of Gov
ernmeLt invested by the Constitution in the co
ordinate and independent branches Of the Fede-
raj Government, and who by q stretch POWER
unknown to the Constitution have subjected the
| judicial Department Of the Government to q des-
potism Of Military force.
| It's under such circumstances Of impending
danger, invoking alike the Union of these States,
Constitutional Government and the liberties of
| the people that the Democracy Of Iowa are re-
| auested to meet in Convention at Desmones on
the 10th day of July next to the take such action
/ on the State Of the Union and for the security
and protection Of the liberties of the people a.
| may be deemed best to preserve the Union in its
integrity and the rights of the people from sub.
| lection to arbitrary power.
Also to nominate Candidates for the offices oi
Governor, Lieutenant Governsr and Judge OF tn
! Supreme Court of Iowa, and to perform such
| other duties q may to the Convention seem good
for the well being Of the country and Of the peo.
| pie.
The appointment Of Delegates will be based M
| on the Democratic vote cast for the Democratic
Candidate for Governor in 1853, glazing to each
county Delegate in Convention for every on,
hundred Of such votes cast in such county. anc
for a fraction OF hundred votes above fifty anoth
er Delegate.
Counties which did not poll more than a frac
ton Of hundred Democratic votes will be emit
tied to one Delegate.
Voting by proxy is forbidden by vote of forme
Conventions.
The Convention will be called to order at te,
o'clock A. NJ. of the day designated for its meet
| ing.
County Committees are requested to call
Democratic County Convention forthwith for tn
purpose of securing full and fair representation
| Of the Democracy in tho State Convention an
it is earnestly suggested that Delegates be select
ed with reference TO the probability OF their will
ingness and ability to be in attendance.
By order Of the State Executive Committee.
d. A. MAHONY,
Chairman Pro tenn
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-06-25
Senator Mason on the War.

On the 9th inst, at Richmond, Sena
ator, John Nj. Mason of Virginia, pre-
scented to the Maryland volunteers in the
rebel army, flag, which had been
smugged into the State by Mrs. Nc
Laughlin, wife of former officer in the
navy. In making the presentation Mr..
Mason said:
Iou will have no child's play. There
is no time now for vain Boosting. |
coniide as much as can in the proves
of the men of this section, and you will
you are not vidiors; but your enemy
relies upon mere brute force. There are
doubtless brave soldiers among them
whom it will be hard TO conquer, but
yon will remember that you are fighting
tor your fathers, mothers and fresldes.
They are mercenarics, fighing for pay,
YOU are men fighting for your homes
and rights. All YOU require is subsist-
encc. "Give u.s. you say, "tbe means
of living, the arms to fight with, and
show us the enemy" AppIause 1t
may be that in the providences of war,
not one among all those who are before
me will return. You have come here,
if necessary, to lay your lives upon the
altar OF your county, and | feel assured
that every man will do his duty.
Mason's residence is at Winchester,
near Hsrper's Ferry, but governed by
Fallstan's definition Of vaor, he finds it
necessary to make Richmond his head
quarters at present.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-06-25

EN.GovERNoR Andrew Ii. Recder of
Pennsylvania, has declined the tender
of Brigadier Generaship in the army,
on the ground that he does not consider
himself qualified to fulfil the. duties of
tho sta,ion.- Washington item.
That's sensible and right. We wish
that certain ambitious civilians, having
no military experience, who are seeking
such positions, could be inspired by so
honorable motive.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-06-25
aSStg1se&S, Notice.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
~ Assignees Of Miner, Haskell 4 Co. have
THIS day, under the order the District Clerk, de
ciared dividend Of 10 per cent. upon all claim mi
duly filed with them, and to which no exception
has been taken --payable at the office Of stewart
= Armstrong, in the city Of Davenport, Iowa, on
the 18th day Of Juno inst.
Dated June IL, 1851.
JAMES ARnsTRONGl A..;.n..s
ino19-dkt.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-06-25

JUST LIKE THEM.--A soldier in tho
brooklyn Zouaves, writing to his father
about The rePoise at Bethel, says: One
Of the Massachusetts men ran mn On ton
the entertainments, and actually seized
and brought away Sharpe's rife out d
harmed" -
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-06-25

zen. SCoTT AND THE REPoRTERs.-
Zen Scott IS reported as saying that he
would have captured the rebels at Har-
pei's Ferry and all their munitions Of
war, had 1t not been for the newspaper
press lin their anxiety 10 give early
news,) keeping the rebels fully posted in
every movement Of the United States
troops. lie said she acould rather hare
one hundred rebel spies IA his camp
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-06-25
SPECIAL NOTICES.

THE WIDE REPUTATION which Dr. J. Hos
letters Stomach Bittcrs have attained during the
past year. bespeaks its excellence in more forci-
BILE manner than airy words which we can offer,
1t renovates, purifcs and strengthens the system.
and aids the stomach in the performance Of its
functions. 1t is regarded on all sides as soner-
egn specific, and, therefore, to procure it in tn
best way, should be the object Of the public. We
commend it with more than usu al zeal and conf
dence, believing and knowing, as we do, that it
stands foremost among the many preparations Of
the day for imparting strength, vigor and tone to
the system, and possessing the curative powers for
all similar diseases arising from disordered
| stomach. In the most severe cases Of cramps,
diarrhna and weakness in the stomach, the Bit
ters' have been rigiily tested, AMI always with
| the greatest success.
Sold by druggists and dealers generally every
where. [ine23-d6wlm
THEY OFTEN DECEIVE Themselves.
In buying Sewing Machine for Family use, it is
the common practice Of purchases to deceive
themselves with the idea that in Family they
need Machine for tight ,oork only now a good
Machine aoiN last gears, and there very many
| occasions, each twelve month, when Machine
doing coarse, heavy work, is exceedingly desirable
in househoidif the Machine capable of Ugh,
york only, has been bought, and the heavy work
|
lows trouble, and the Sewing Machine gets into
disrepute in tie house and neighbcrhood. Where
Is the fault but in the fact that strong and dura-
bic enough Machine was not bought thu price
! IN the purchase had moro than its proper influ-
ence, the durability OF the Machine was too little
thought of. And then should occasion or conyen-
fence require the sale Of the Machine the enc for
general work will always command the readies,
sale. The Ladd, Webster Co. Machines are
adapted to all kinds of work, and are really the
most desirable Machine in market. Makes the
stitch alike On both sides. Cook, Stone & Co.
Chicagoarc the North Western Agents Ohieaqo
1"ses. lmy22- DAWN
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-06-25

For
BOOTS AND 9HoE0
be sure and go to CARTER l. cos they have
large and very desirable stock. Their goods
nave been bought within a few days, and at panic
prices and We selling them at prices to CORES
pond with the times nd defy compettion-con-
sisting
MEMS FRENCH CALF, SOLID CALF Il. AND
d. OALF. KIPS AND CENTS BOOTS
AND SHOES, sROGANS, PLOU0H
SHOES, OXFORD TIES con
GRE&S CATERS
DC, DC
WOMEN'S, MISSES AND CHILDRENS LAST
ING CATERS, KIP, MOROCCO,
GOAT, CALF, KID &ENAMELED
HEELED AND SPRING
HEELED,
also Boys Youths or Childrens heavy and light
work, Of every description, and for all sises
and ages.
Children's Metallic Tipped shoes in endless va
riety and at figures lower than ever before offered
Go to CARTER 4 CO.'S,
West Second street.
49,
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-06-25


Larger space charged At the rate Of $50 for
each add ii. nal square,
For one half square, two-thirds Of the above
rates;
Business Cards not to exceed 9 lines, SO 90 per
annum;
For each change an additional charge of rs cents
per square will be made.
Large cuts charged double the same dimensions
Of type.
Yearly advertising contracts will be understood
20 apply strictly to the immediate business Of tho
advertiser and oil other advertisements sent in by
i the advertiser will be charged extra.
Advertisements not accompanied with nstruc.
tions will DO inserted until forbid, and charged &C.
| eordingly.
Editorial notices charged for at the rate Of Is
cents per line, eight words, and special notices
at 10 cents per line, or SO cents a line per week.
| All notices Tor religious and benevolent pur-
poses of any kind whatsoever, Of ordinary length
except single announcements Of marriages and
deaths, charged rs cents per insertion.
inra, tally in adpance, unless from approved
| Agents
Contracts for yearly advertising terminable at
the option of advertisers they pm wing an advance
| ment of Is per cent. on the contract price.
| Advertisements inserted next to reading matter
so per cent advance on the above rates, and kept
ON lst or I'd pages, 70 per cent. advance regular
rates.
All transient advertisements must be paid for in
advance.
Advertisements inserted in weekly en- rcasona-
BILE terms.
RICHARDSON, WEST 4 co.
SANDERS K BRO
| j. A. DALDORF d co.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-06-25

HE first new wheat of the season was
received at Memphis on the 4th. The
price pad for it was Sl95 per bushel.
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-10-31

H| We learn that N. B. Stevens of Norfolk expects an appointment, or is after one, in the 9th Regiment. The position to which he aspires we learn is that of Quarternsaster of the Regi- ment! 1fthis appointment is confirmed by the Governor or Adjutant General we shall think it Is because they do not know the man intimately. We trust, for the honor of the State and the ser vice of the United States, that they will make all proper inquiries. We should as soon expect to see E. B. Schnable or any other graduate of Fort Lafayette appointed to this responsible post, If Mr. Stevens has changed his course lately, and from a violent and loud anti-war, anti-adminis- sraton man he has become the opposite, we are glad to note the change of heart, but the Gov ernment cannot be too cautious of advancing such sudden converts to posts of responsibility and honor, particularly in department where the mans private record is not more satisfactory shan is that of N. B. Stevens.
 We are sure that there is nothing that will so surely and so effectually prevent enlistments in this county, as putting such men as this into government or regimental offices. In short, we devoutly hope the report isn't true.