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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-12-27
ANY suitable gift from mother to daugh
\. 80 dou0btar 70 n,otber at MRs RRoWN s

many suitable gift from mother to daugh |
ter or daughter to mother at Mrs. BRowN's
Millinery Store. In its speciality OF bonnets,
her establishment 1t is said, g is unrlvalled
for the richness of material and the beauty
of design shown therein. Other fancy
goods. embroideries, patent so spring, back
action, double lever hoop skirts, &C., as to
which We are not 80 well posted as our fair
readers, may be found at Mrs. NJ. THoMP-
SONS " Ladies' Store" opposite Aliens
Block.
Very pretty articles may be found at Mrs.
KELLoGG's Sewing Machine Rooms. and any
stitching, plain or fancy, required to make
up any article of wearing apparel can be
done promptly and well by the swift and
steady silver fingers that she guides.
What does j. S. PIERCE keep may,
what does he not keep in the way of Grocer
les and Provisions, Seeds and Agricultural
Tools? The rows of cans Of Preserved Fruit,
ar Pickles OF all kinds. the plethoric sacks
of Buckwheat and sturdy f)ur barrels, are
exceedingly suggestive of good living
Peirce's is a model of spacious, we'll
stocked and convenient store, and the pro-
prietor is an excellent man to deal with.
A. G. SPEAR at his old place, and j. w.
RoBY at the stand SO long occupied by Mr..
Peck, continue to dispense all article in
their line, aud for holiday presents have
many pretty things IN the way of toilet fur
niture, sc
Among the most noticeable signs Of the
times" are those painted by j. l.. SPAULD
ING. And it is a sign of prosperity that any
man who values his good looks will not nega
lect to have his house painted by the same
skilful bpnd.
Roast Beef and PLUM Pudding-'tis an
English Christmas dish, indeed but we
hope nobody will seem 50 afraid of England
at this crisis, as to 90 without 1t. For the
Dlateriel for the first, or any thing in the
meat and poultry line, we recommend con-
fidently MESsRs. DREW & ATwATER, as deal
ers worthy Of any amount of trade, aud not
at Christmas time alone, either. And as a
continent to their good meats, GREEN S
prepared Horse Rdd,sh will be found most
excellent in its season.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-12-27

THE ATLANTIC MONTHLY for January,
1862, is a choice number. Tho series Of
articles on Natural History by that eminent
Naturalist and genial writer, Professor
Agassz, the first of which appears in this
number, and Will continue throughout the
year, will be a marked feature of the Allan
tic Monthly for 1862. Jefferson and Slave
~, is a historical article to show by extracts
from the writings of jefferson and other
sources that from the earliest of his public
life, clear through, Jefferson was a thorough
opponent of slavery in all its forms, an adj
vocate for its early adjustment in our land.
and 4 believer in the doctrine that unless
done away with by peaceable means
tie time would come when it would be
the source of unutterabe calamities TO
our country. Love and Skates" is
lively article from the pen Of the late Major
Winthrop. " Fremont's Hundred days in
Missouri, plain narrative of events, with
out any intent to answer or justify the
charges Of Encouragement brought against
the General. Among the specially notcea.
bic articles is the letter from our old hero OF
the " Biglow Par ers, - Birdofredum saw
in, to Mr.. Hosea Biglow," with the intro
ductory letter of Rev. Homer Wilbur Of
Jaalim, lncloslng the letter aforesaid. We
are glad to hear again from that eminent
philosophical politician and ofice-seeker
BrdoGredum Sawin though we are grieved
to see that during his years of silence be has
fallen into very bad ways-has been among
the Phillstines-has had to take turn in
" A kind O. vicy varsy house, built dIefle strong
and stout,
$50 st honest people can't git il, ner 'tother
sort git cut"
And though they let him out after they
ketch d the thief" and apologized, and got
up a subscription for his beneft-he says
No greet come O. that,
Il xpect in cairin of it rOun' they took leaky
hat
Moreover, he says,
Though Southern gentlmun amt slow at put.
tin down their name,
" (When they can wrte) fer in the eend it comes
to jest the same"
" Because ye see, It's the fashion here to sign an
not to think,
" A critter d be so sordid es to AK EN- for the |
chink"
On the whole B. S. thinks he learned |
something by that operation
" Sence then I've gut my name up for a gfu'rous
hearted man,
" By jes subscribin' right an left or this high
minded plan,
I've gin away my thOusans so to every Southern
sort
"O Mission Colleges, and sech, nor amt no
poorer fort"
As natural consequence Of this loose way
of doing things, we are sorry to say BIr-
lofredum became "secesh" and married
| secesh wife:
6 Is fur as human foresight goes we made an
trade,
{ She gut an overseer, an 3 fcm'ly reddy -mAde"
He lays down the secession doctrine with
,learness
{ Wut does Secedin' mean, eff faint tibet nat'.al
rights hev ris'n,
Thet wut is mine s my own, but wits another
maL's amt hisn."
We are glad to know that M. SAwin is to
Ne heard from in subsequent numbers OF the
Atlantic.
''Well. neighbor, what is the most Chris
ian news this morning. said gentleman
D his friend.
81 have just bought barrel of -four for a
DOR woman !
just like you. Who is 1t that you have
lade happy by your charity this time ?"
"MT wife"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-12-27

Many poor man could build house
over his head and own it, with the price Of
the cigars and tobacco he has used, to saw
nothing of the worse than useless drinks
of beer and bad spirits, in which, from time
to time, he has allowed himself to indulge.
Avoid any habit, however simple it may be
at the outset, which involves unnec ssarv
expense one leads to another, and all tor
gether will empty your purse, and sup the
marrow OF your physical strength Il Il no.
so much what mans income may be, as Il
is what he spends, that graduates his means.
Strive then to adopt the true principlc OF
economy, aud you have the secret of indc.
pendence.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-12-27
FoRTREss MONROE, Dec. 90.

A flag of truce arrived to day from Nor
folk, but brings no news. 1t is understood
that Capt. De Lagnel who was exchanged
for Cap Ricketts, has already been promot-
ed TO a Lieut.. Gel. and will command the
forces OF the enemy at Craney Island.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-12-27
CHICAGO, Dec. Goth.

CHICAGO, Dec. Goth.
The Memphis appeal of the 18th inst.
has the following
KNOXVILLE, Dec. 18th.
Two more Of the bridge burners, Union
men, were hung to-day by order of General
Carol
Vice President Stevens is seriously i'll.
The Memphis Avalanche of same date
says Galveston, Texas, has been evacuated
by the Confederates.
The number of Federal prisoners at Mem
phis is s..
Desertions from the rebel army are fire.
quent and numerous.
jackson was at Columbus on Wednesday.
and has issued a proclamation calling on the
people of Missouri to furnish jeff Thompson
and increase Gen. Prices force to 60, 900.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-12-27

Nv ANNAIif UCCs To-
Nothing has been heard from the Stone
fleet.
\ part Of the Port Royal expedition has
sailed South
Mr.. Faulkner arrived at Norfolk yesterday
and will proceed to Richmond to morrow.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-12-27
LOUISVILLE, Dec. II.

Passengers from below report all quiet.
they confirm the recent rumor OF The REQ
els having torn up the railway track oe'"eeh
Green River and Bowling Green.
The number of rebels engaged a' 'ne id'o
fight were 400 IN all The
federal force numbered $40.
Gen. Schoef is still in stata quo' an lmme-
dat. engaze-e1t is expected.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-12-27

~, III IV-'i N - DCC, II.
The Amphitheatre at the Far Grounds
where regiment Of soldiers are eneamped,
was completely destroyed by FIRE last sht.
resulting in loss of from ten to twelve
thousand dollars. During the excitement, a
sentinel shot first Lieutenant by mistake,
killing him Immediately.
by Southern paper we have adyices
from Paducah, representing that Humphrey
Marshall Is steadily Advancing towards
Lexington aud meeting very little or no
opposition.
a despatch from Frankfort, dated the 9th
INST, says that Gen. Urittenden was at
cumberland Gap on Saturday, with large
force, and that 5000 men were at Morris
town and would icir him,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-12-27

The Persia which passed Cape Race Monr
day, brought news Of the death of PRINCE
ALBERT on the 18th. The Mercury of the
l4th stated that the Earl of Derby had sug-
gested to ship owners Of ships outward
bound, to signalize English vessels that war
with America is probable. Additional
troops were being sent out to Canada.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-12-27
WASHINGTON. Dec. 10Th

Capt. George Cook has arrived from Bos-
ton with dispatches from the American
minister in London to Mr., Seward. The
contents Of those brought by the Queen
Messenger to Lord Lyons up to one
O'Clock had not been communicated to our
cOvernmens.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-12-27
VESSELS COMING HoxE FROM CAxADA.-The

Buffalo Com. Adrertiser says
The late warlike spirit manifested on the
part of the press of England, has induced
owners of vessels to send tugs for such of
their craft as are now in winter quarters on
the Canadian side. Several are expected
very soon, and one. the schooner Ployer, has
already arrived in port
The hostile attitude Of the Canadian press
and people toward US. has doubtless much to
do with the stampede of American vessels.
Our nelghbors over the line seem demented
Can they doubt for moment that a war
between the United States and England
would bring swift ruin upon them ?
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-12-27
PERSONAL.

Rev. NJ. P. Parmelee has resigned the
Chaplaincy OF the Sd VT Regiment for the
purpose of entering the foreign Missionary
| field, under the direction of the American
Board.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-12-27

The World states that Mr.. Alexander II. Cum
mings hitherto the business manager Of that
journal, has Withdrawn from il and is about to go
to Europe on account Of the debilitated stase Of
his health.
Alter the exhausting labors of Mr.. Cum
mings in hiring vessels and purchasing pro-
visions for the government under the blank
commission given him by Secretary Gamer
on, last Spring, we should think his system
must need rest. To be sure he worked for
nothing, but then he did nothing but to
take what every man offered and to agree to
give what every man asked. Great allow
ances must be made for the large discretion
granted to temporary agents of the Govern
ment under the distressing necessities Of last
April and May; but Mr.. Cummings opera
tions remind US of the little Frenchman who.
when a cotton speculation was al It's height
in New York, some years ago, dashed into a
cotton brokers' one day with the eager in~
quiry:
"You got some cottin?"
" Yes"
DWELL, | take it,
Cummings must be a near relation Of that
Frenchman.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-12-27
NEWS OF THE week.
By Telegraph.
New YORK. Dec. 18th.

The Ecening Posi- learns from commercial
letter of the highest character from London,
that the British Government proposes to
ask explanations of the Trent affair. and
perhaps an apology will be asked for an
irregular proceeding, but no mention Is
made of demand for the surrender on She
rebel prisoners. The Englisi, writer hopes
the subject will be treated ~ ~ VITA
patience and kindly spirit.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-12-27

Dr.. LIGETHLL still remains at the Amer
lean, and has several of our most respectable
citizens under his treatment. The Doctor's
speciality, it will be remembered, Is the cure
of diseases of the Eye and Ear and Catarrh.
Those proposing to consult him will DO well
to do so soon.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-12-27

"Well. neighbor, what is the most Chris
tan news this morning. said gentleman
to his friend
81 have just bought barrel of -four for a
poor woman"
just like you. Who is 1t that you have
made happy by your charity this time ?"
CIV wife
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-07-06

out in the dwelling house of Joseph B. Hill,
Esq, on Newhall street, Sycamore Hill. The
fire commenced in IN of the house. remote
from the main building. The wing of the
house was almost entirely destroyed, and al
though the direct loss is not probably over
$500, still the indirect loss can hardly be com.
puted, as Mr.. Hill had Just completed a very
fine conservatory and a nice garden, in which
the usual vegetables of the season were inst
maturing.
Fire In WATERFOWL.
On Wednesday, a little after midnight. fire
broke out in stable in WATERFOWL, owned bv
w. G. Lincoln & Co. 1t extended to the build
ing of Whitney & Pest, paper manufacturers.
which with its contents, was totally DESTROYED
The paint shop OF Henry Russell & Co, on
Spring street, also took fire and was DESTROYED
The stock of paints, oil, &C.. was nearly all
saved. The heaviest loss falls upon Messrs
Whitney & Priest, who estimate their damage
at $4,000, on which there was partial in
surance.
Fire In Lowell.
The building on jackson street, Lowell,
owned by DIR. j. C. Aver, and formerly used
by him for a laboratory for manufacturing pa
tent medicines, and now occupied by families
was on fire about noon, Thursday The fire
was eXtinguished before ii got much Roadway,
though considerable damage was done by wa.
ter to the building and the furniture of its oc
cupants. The stock of j. b. Fielding & Co.,
dealer in paints, oils Sc, in the adjoining
building. was also somewhat damaged.
Fire i'm Bristol.
The town of Bristol, N. H.. was visited by
disastrous fire early on the morning of the
4th. Five stores were swept from the central
business portion Of the village. The principal
losses fell upon S. Cavis & Son, $4,000; j. S.
Sanborn & Co., $4,000 n IL. Randolph, $500;
S. c. Sanders, $1,000; Warren White, $4,000 !;
N. w. Favor Co., $1,000. 1t is supposed the
fire was caused by fire ball threwn into
window by a boy.
Fire in MedfOrd.
The saw mill connected with the ship yard
OF Thacer Magoun, in Medford, was also set
on fire, il is believed, by fire crackers, and de.
stroyed. Loss $4,000. The insurance will
not cover the loss
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-07-06
THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.

The organization of congress was speedily
ard happily effected by the election of Mr..
Grow S, eaker, and Mr.. Etheridge clerk. OF
Mr. Crows fitness there is no question; and
there was peculiar propriety in recognizing
the claims of the loyal citizens of the rebel
states, by comforting an honorable place upon
one of the bravest of their number.
The message of President Lincoln was sent
in on Friday, and was telegraphed through to
this city last night. 1t will be read this morn
ing by many millions of people with satisfac
ton and pride. 1t vindicates the government
from the assaults which have been made upon
it by friends and foes. 1t justifes the gener-
GUS confidence which a great and trusting
people have reposed in the pure patriotism
and strong purposes of the government
The members of congress appear to be
awake to the public exigency, and will I'M
doubleday respond with alacri.y to the recon-
mendatons OF the president. He calls for
large army and large outlay; but the neces"
sity is imminent, and rebukes every utterance
in favor of hesitancy or delay. 1t is the pre-
vailing consciousness of the necessity OF pre-
serving the Union unbroken, and OF restoring
an early and lasting peace, that makes the
country thrill with new hope on the announce
ment OF firm, wel-de6ned, and triumphant
policy.
Mr.. Grow, on assuming the chair of the
house, expressed, in spite of his somewhat ex-
travagant rhetoric, the religious conviction OF
every loyal heart, in saying that mo flag alien
to the sources of the Mississippi would ever
float permanently over its mouth, till its wa
tiers were crimsoned in human gore, and that
not one foot of American soil could be wrench
ed from the jurisdiction of the constitution of
the United States, until it is baptized in fire
and blood" The president, who unconscious
ly displays his transparent honesty of purpose
in every thought OF his message, gives to this
conviction his undisguised recognition and
sympathy.
Off spirit, it is in every respect admirable
and will inspire the country, which has for
some time been harrassed by unworthy criti-
cisms, with firm and hopeful confidence,
which will not again be easily shaken
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-07-06
From the Washington %. O. Star.

Too MUCH ARMY BAGGAGE.-One of the
greatest nuisances connected with the service
(mihlary) OF the times IS the immense amount
of baggage not a few OF the volunteer regi.
ments are bringing with them. We perceive
that the Massachusetts authorities have seen
fit to determine to equip each of the ten addi-
tional regiments being raised in that state with
thirty rather than fifteen such wagons.
The latter number is more than sufficient
for the active service o.. regiment in the field,
opposed to an active enemy. A greater mum
Der will positively impede rather than facili-
tate its movements. Years ago we heard that
Gen. Mansfield then the engineer OF Gen.
Tayor's army,) went through the whole of
Gen. T.'s Palo Alto Resaca de la Palma, and
Buena Vista campaign with no other baggage
but three check shirts, pair OF WOODEN ban-
kets, and a light India rubber cloth to spread
on the ground at night.
Our volunteers, to become really efficient
must accustom themselves TO dispense with
everything in the way OF traps and "contrap-
ons' when in the field, except the most abso
lutte necessaries. In times past on the western
frontier of Texas, we served months at Il time
for four or five years The custom of that
most efficient service was, for every mess (of
fifteen men generally to have a single pack
mule for the transportation of their baggage,
which never failed to proved amply sufficient.
Among the volunteers already here there are
not few with company baggage as heavy and
unwieldy as half regiments baggage should
be. The chances are five to one that if they
move on to Richmond so encountered, three
fourths Of their traps will necessarily have to
be burned or thrown away ere they have pro-
ceeded twenty five miles from the federal me-
tropos.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-07-06

Daniel Farwell, "a.
In Fchbug, June l6 Of heart disease Jonathan Farms
mos - ~ ''''
In Southbridge, July of consumption James Armes
In sturbrdge, July l. Mary A, daughter of Winthrop
Wight, % yrs mos
In Hawley, June 49, widow Ruth Atkins the Oldest
person in Hawley, 9S yrs mos
In North Blackstone, June l6, Amey c. widow of the
late David Kelly, r. ~
In Warren, July !, Hon Nathan A Wheaton, president
OF the Warren Bank rs.
In Providence June 2s, George Coy, only son of
Ii ana Susan Richmond, in mis- 10th year
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-07-06

ANTI-SLAvERY PETITIoN.-The following
petition is in circulation in various parts of
New England
TO the y. S. Senate and House of Representatives
in Congress assembled:
The undersigned, portion of the loyal peo-
pie of the United States, lamentng, in com
mon with many others, the numerous evils of
civil war, respectfully petition that you will
take such immediate measures for the entire
removal of the cause of this war-being in
our view, the continued permission of slavery
AS the wisdom and patriotism of your hon
orabIe bodies may devise.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-07-06
THE FORWARD MOVEMENT.


We make the following extract from pri-
vate letter, dated Frederick, Nd, July 1.-The
day before Gen. Patterson with his forces
crossed the Potomac: =
"Our army is still on the Maryland side in
sufficient strength to drive the rebels away.
They are awaiting orders from Gen. Scott
whenever he says the word, they will pass
over. From the west they have come in as
far as Cumberland AS regards the armament
of the rebels, of which they boast so much.
you may depend it is all vain Boosting. OF
cannon they have but few, and those are
small. l am informed, by one who has seen
them daily, that they are not half armed, and
are poorly drilled and disciplined. Their for
ti6cations are of the poorest character, scarce
ly worth being named. They are poorly sup
piled with shoes, leather, salt, coffee, clothing
of a serviceable character. army buttons, and
enameled cloth. Had our boys gone to Mar
tinsburg, instead of recrossing the river, they
could have marched into the place, and would
have been hailed with joy. They were ex-
pecied by the loyal citizens, who were hoping
for happy deliverance from bridge and car.
burning conederates.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-07-06

In q is city, July g. by Rev NJ Richardson Sanford
bOWkert TO Martha Davis both of this city; 4tb Geo
NJ heed of Marlboro, to Martha a Smith OF Rutland;
Oxford 7' 'i Va
IN this city July 4. by Rev Hill, George Lewis to
Emily MAY, both Of Sterling. ~ "
IL this city, July 4, by Charles Hersey Esq Ambrose
wheeler OF this city, to Mary Sayles of SOuhbrdqe
In Lancaster, June 80, Fabius IL Arnold to Avis OH
more, all of Lancaster.
In Rochester, June IS, Ralph liver of Great Bar
rlEton, captain OF Co tenth Massachusetts regiment
to Emma Chappell of Rochester.
IN Bryan, Ohio, June 10, Frank p Sibley, of Amboy
Mich, to Sophronia Hosmer of Fitchbur".
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-07-06

of clerk. Mr. Blair nominated Mr. par-
NJ E MaIory nominated Mr.. Etheridge. o1d
Int mr. ra Ho1ke nominated Mr. Dietrich. The bal
A. Dietrich q, and Florence NJ rEo .Ly
iuge was declared elected.
oo. "A resolution was adopted, appointing Joint
I ION to wait on the president and inform
nm mat congress was read. to receive cnn,l
municatlons. Mr.. Train of Massachusott.
onerea a resolution to inform the senate of lho
election of speaker. Adopted.
90 Mr' VALLANDieHAM oil Ohio gave notice
VI "a ?lil 70 repeal the tariff act Of 1861 and
reylvlng that of 1858. Mr.. Stevens of Penn.
Syrsania presented the petition of Mr.. Butler.
;g the seat of Mr. Lehman. Adj
SENATE.
Anon a., WAsHlNGToN, July 5, 1861.
doraJ me reading OF the message it was or.
u mapts 10 Se printed with accompanying docu.
introduce bill for the Temporary incroas ou, IS
the navy. Adjourned. '"0'e"'' Vi
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-07-06

NoE'TThe Fourth was duly celebrated ot
~ ,, O%MNN' EAohANGE SALOON, under the Post Office
on Thursday. To-day another ceIehratior m, nv,
tnere IN me form OF splendid display of choice ea,ahaa
winch 1t does ones physical system good TO LOOK no
ana partake Of Drop in there all We hungry denzens f
yon wish to be filled satisfactorily Remember ,hor
chowders, &C., tonight ''''"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-07-06

One of the detectives in Washington recent
ly found large number Of letters in a canal
IN the city, they were mostly addressed to
members of the New York eighth, and all had
been broken open and rihed of their contents.
A decoy letter was issued, and Samuel A.
WoOds, the postmaster of the New York
eighth regiment, company b., was caught
with the gold upon his person which had been
put in the decoy envelope He was arrested,
taken before magistrate, acknowledged his
guilt, and pleaded poverty and the necessities
of his family. He was committed for trial.