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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-08-15
&. POLVOGT,

c. IDLVOGI,
TTPHOLSTERER AND PAPER HANGER,
Il corner PRINCESS AND FRONT STREETS,
WILMINGTON, N. G.
Keeps always hand and manufactures order any
Gce in the UPHOLSTERING LINE also, large assort-
meut Of PAPER HANGINGS, which put up at short
IYuce.
Nov. 1lth. 1859 IL
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-07-19

A TRAIroRoUs PLoT IN THE MEDIrERRA-
MEAN SQUADRoN--Mr. W. W. Miller, OF the
sloop-of-war Iroquois. whose arrival at New
York from the Mediterranean we noticed
few days ago, reached his home here at
Wheeling on Friday last. He gives US
many interesting particulars of his cruise,
bnt the most interesting one just now is the
account which he gives us Of the conspiracy
batched by Captain ingraham. who was In
charge of the fleet, to sell out to the Southern
traitors. He and number of other officers
met in conclave at Spezzia. in Sardinia. ON
the Goth of December last, and Mr. Miller,
among others, was invited to the conciaVe.
The result of this session was not satisfactory,
and another was held at Genoa IN January
At this conclave Ingrabam and several
more determined to desert the service and
ioin the rebels, and as an inducement to Mr..
Miller to Join them, they told him that this
movement in the South would soon end IN
monarchy that this was the design, and
that all who now went over would DC maae
noblemen, and given high preference. as
soon as this was announced, Mr.. Miller ieft
their council board, telling them that ne
intended TO live and die beneath the Dag ne
was sailing under. After that. they had 20
further use for Wheeling (pa') 4"
elhgeneer. July !.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-07-19
NUMBER THREE.

FLAG PRESENTATION Abeautiiul A q
silk, about four feet square, was presented
to the Ethan Allen Lancers, who were duly
paraded to receive them, on the Battery
Thursday evening The colors were
presented with appropriate remarks by S.
IL. DAVIS, ESD, and were received by Capt.
Flanagan, for the company.
The Flag was the gift of four young
aides, Miss Diantha Smith, Miss Elizabeth
lVickery, Miss Nellie Nelson and Miss Hattie
Smith. While the matrons have been
lab0ring for soldiers who have gone to the
war, the young ladies patriotically desire TO
encourage the boys who would 20 if they
were old enough, and - will 80 if they are
wanted.
The cheers that the Laneers gave for the
ladies showed how they appreciated the in
terest that was thus manifested for their
welfare.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-07-19

trict, until such obstruction shall celse, and
in such case, Surveyors at ports Of delivery,
shall be clothed with all the powers, and be
subject to all the obligations of Collectors at
ports OF entry. \ Custom House for any
district may be established either on land or
ship board for the collection of duties, in
cash. The President is empowered to EN-
ploy such part of the army, navy or militia,
as may be deemed necessary, and if duties on
imports cannot be efectually collected, he
cln close the ports OF entry in districts, by
proclamation. The President may, in his
discretion, license and permit commercial
intercourse with any other port OF State or
section, the Inhabitants Of which are declared
IN state of insurrection Vessels found at
sea or In ports Of the United States, IL days
after such proclamation has been issued, shall
be forfeited. The forfeItures and penalties
incurred by this act, may be mitigated or
rcmitted in cases where special crcumstan-
ces may seem to require it.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-07-19
A Big JoB.-The Charleston Courier thu

A Big JoB.-The Charleston Courier thu
discourses about the war, and though it
entertains no doubt of their ultimate and sig
nal success, has laid out Zig job of work
for the Confederate army
But, III the meantime, we have much to
dove shall be necessitated to whip them
soundly-to burn a few of their towns-to
capture Washington as a city, or enter a
heap of ruins; we will have to cripple their
commerce with privateers, burn their factor
les. and reduce them the condition c begging
peace instead of graciously condesccnding TO
grant us separate existence as we have be-
sought. They are distracted among them
selves their resources are crippled their
toiling millions are suffering already. Their
sober, thinking men acknowledge that mad
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-07-19
Miscellaneous.

The GREAT FIRE IN LONDON recently des-
troyed property to an enormous amount. 1t
will certainly be above twelve million dollars
Never since the fire of l666 had such a scene
been witnessed. The whole south bank of
the river, from London bridge to below the
Custom House, seemed one stupendous pile of
fire, glowing at its core with an intensity
that made 1t painful to look at, and casting
ruddy glare above on everything far and
near.
The flames at midnight seemed to advance
with cracking roar that was terrible, with
ITS millions Of burning fakes filling the air
aS IT the very atmosphere was on fire, and
the great ranks Of red fame tapping about
their keen thin points with duh noise, and
leapIng up high over the houses with bounds
and spurts like fountains Of FIRE Spreading
far and wide amid gaunt ruins OF walls,
cracked and rlven out of shape, lay perfect
sea OF fire almost as white as snow, from
which red fines spring in massive leaps,
aud scatter like explosions myriads of charred
CmbeTs high into the air. Now n puff of
wind Will act on the ruins far and wide like
blast through furnace, and they spring
INTO a whlteness to which the glare of sun
light is mere darkness. While these CLEANS
last the spec tacle Is tremendous. On every
side are only great yistas of rugged walls
and white cleaning streets, the very pave
monts OF which give off livid glare that is
binding to look at. The walls, white with
heat, seem like pillars OF fire, against which
As the breeze drops, the flames rise again,
aud, licking up their sides, seem to Zap
against them, and bring the glowing bricks
down IN long streams. On every side great
mass OF flames rs struggling.
Nothing eau he seen but town of falling
ruins, with great ratters swaying about in
fiery taDgles before they fell headlong down
nothing heard but the roar Of flames and
shouts of excited thousands, which drown
the incessant dull thumpings of the engines
that are working in all directions. A little
after the midnight. the wind fell, and few
hours after, all danger of the extension of
the FIRE was at an end.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-07-19

The bill which passed the House on thelOth
authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to
borrow on the credit of the United States,
within II months from the passage of the
act sum not exceeding $3.50, 900 600, for
which he is authorized to issue certificates of
coupon or registered stock or Treasury notes
to bear interest not exceeding per cent. per
annum, payable semi annually, irredeemable
for 20 years, and after that period redeemable
at pleasure.
The other bill which passed the House
provides that, whenever it shall, in the judg-
mcut of the President, by reason Of unlawful
combinations of persons in opposition to the
laws of the United States, become impracti
cable to execute the revenue laws of the
United States and collect duties on imports
by ordinary means, in the ordinary way, at
any port of entry in any collection district,
he is authorized to cause such duties to be
collected at any port Of delivery in said dis
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-07-19

The ARMY BILL.-The army bill for the
year ending with June next, which passed
the House Thur. day ,approprlates about l6l,
100000; including for the pay of the army
$4,000 600; tor three months volunteers,
S507 600 for three years volunteers, $55,
600, 600; subsistence in kind for regular
troops nearly $500 900; for subsistence in
kind for three years volunteers, S23, ,084.-
0OO' for supplies of the Quartermaster'
Department over Sl4, ,00O, 600. and for incid-
entail expenses thereof over Sc, 500 900 for
the purchase of "a 90 dragoon and artillery
horses, $40, 100000 for transportation Of
army, etc, over $4,000, 900; for gunboats
on the western rivers, 81 ,00O, 900 4; for forti-
fications in New-lork, Maine, MARYLAND.
| Virginia, Florida and California, S645 600.
| Appropriations are also included for arrear-
ages for the year ending with June last.
The Navy BnL.-The Navy bill appropri-
ates about $50, 200 600, of which over S.
| SOC, 900 are for the repair and equipment of
vessels; S 600, ,00Ofor the completion of sew
en- steam screw sioops of war authorized last
February S9l, 400 for the completion OF
seven screw sloops and side-wheel steamers
nearly 81 900 900 for the charter of vessels
their purchase, fitting for war service, and
reservations due on existing contracts ior the
fitting out Of ships Of war.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-07-19

UNCLE SANS CREDIT IN WALL Strict -
On Tuesday morning Mr.. Cisco, Sub
Treasurer of New York, received telc-
graphic despatch from the Secretary Of tie
Treasury authorizing him to borrow five
million dollars on Treasury Notes, having
ixty days to run, and bearing six per cent
interest. By three clock the entire amount
was subscribed, and three million five nun
dred and eighty SIX thousand dollars were
paid ia.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-07-19
EX GOV. SEYMOUR AND THE
REBELS.
Ex Governor Seymour of Connecticut,
last week off,rcd a compromise resolution in
the Senate of that State as follows;

y
last week off.rcd compromise resolution in
the Senate of that State, as follows
"IIheeas, One third Of the sovereign States
heretofore composing the United States have
Withdrawn from the Union, and the cflort TO com
pei their return and TO enforce, within their liui
It's, the laws of the United States, have assumei
the proportions Of a civil of vast magnitude,
threatening the people Of the country not only
with the burdens of enormous taxes and public
debt but the destruction Of thousands of men In
deadly combat; therefore,
Rrsolued, That while we are in favor of main
tanning the Constitution of the United States in
the true spirit Of its founders. and Of upholling
the Government organized III consonance there
with, VIC believe it TO be duty Of Congress, now
soon to assemble, to adopt the resolutions known
as the Crttendcn Compromise" or some other
plan of adjustment of similar design, for a fair
and honorable termination of the present troubles
And in any event, we soemnly protest against
any interference, by any warlke movement, with
the institution Of slavery where it is recognized
by the Constitution Of the United States, or for
the purpose Of dispangng THE equality Of the
several States united by the Federal Cansti-
tuition
The Ex Governor supported his resolution
by a speech, in which he declared that the
South could not be conquered, and abused
the Government for attempting to put down
the rebellion but the members Of the House
denounced his speech and his resolution as
treason, and rejected the latter by vote
Of l73 nays to Is yeas. Mr.. Seymour
thereuron subsdcd
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-07-19

The late fire in London was inferior only
T. ''the great fire Three acres were
burnt over, and property to the amount of
at least ten million dollars destroyed. The
buildings were mostly occupied for CONNER
cal purposes. and many Of them filed with
ship chandlcry. The stock of tallow on
single wharf was valued at million dollars.
Three acres OF ground were covered with a
mass Of fire, glowing and cracking at a
white heat like a Lake of molten iron. The
saltpetre, the tallow, the tar and the other
combustibl5s. ran blazing into the river un-
til the very stream appeared to be covered
with flames ships were burnt as well as
houses, and the danger to life was almost a,
great on the Thames as in the street. Tn,
glare of the contlagratiOn was not onlv Wis
ibe, but s!riking'y consplcuous, 80 mile
of.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-07-19

EARTHQUAKE.-A slight shock of an earth
quake was felt in this place, and several towns
around, about nine O'Clock Thursday even
ing. Here it was only felt as slight treu.or.
making the windows to rattle. At Wi.,ooski
it was more sensibly felt, lasting for nearly
minute, and in one case causing the plaster
to fall from recently plast.ered relirg. 1t
was also felt in Rutland.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-07-19
DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVEN-
TION.

ANOTHER STATE CoNH ENTIoN is called to b,
held at Montpelier on the Oath inst. to nom
mate candidates for the offices of Governor
Lieutenant Governor, and Treasurer.
The call is couchcd IN the following terms
As the present condition of the country, arising
from the existing rebellion in a portion of the
States, demands united action for the suppression
Of that rebellion, the restoration of order and the
maintenance of the Government and the Constitu-
tion 1t is desirable that the people assemble this
occasion, and by their deliberations give such
direction to the proceedings Of the convention, as
shall best subserye the interests Of tie whole
try and the honor Of the State.
1t is signed by "Alired Keith, Geo. Wash
burn, Nelson Rand, John Cain, p r. Fol.
lansby, Democratic State Committee. "
We believe these gentlemen constitute the
committee of what was called last year the
douglas wing Of the Democratic party, in
this State Probably the Committee of
the Breckenridge wing will follow their
example and perhaps the BELL and Everett
men, viii do the same; and when the
Conventions are all through with, the people
will vote into Office the Republican nominees,
Messrs IIolbrook, Underwood and Page, and
all things will 90 along smoothly again.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-07-19

An analysis Of the list Of members Of the
Thirty seventh Congress shows that there
are thirty-two republicans in the United
States Senate and fifteen opposition, while
in the House of Representatives there are one
hundred and four republicans, seventeen
Southern Union men, and ffty-two opposi
tion.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-07-19
Glre eGree Ntesa
BTRLIS ISGTON:
FRIDAY MORNING, JULY lS, 1861.

CONGRESSIONAL REPRESENTATION. The fol-
lowing communication of the Secretary If
the Interior announces the apportionment OF
representatives among the several states
under TIE eighth census 1t will be seen from
it that Vermont loses one representative.
\ new division of the State into two Con
gressional Districts, will of course form one
item of business for the next Legislature.
Department of the Interior, I
Washington, July ), 1861.
To the Speaker Of The House Of Representatives.
II, CALEB B. SMITH, Secretary of the Interior,
do hereby certify that in discharge of the duty
devOlved on me by the provisions Of act Of
Congress, approved May 23d, 1850, entitled 'An
subsequent censuses Of the United States, and to
fix the number of the members of the House Of
Representatives, and to provide for the future
apportionment among the several states have
appOr toned the Representatives for the Thirty
eighth Congress among the several states as provii
ed for by said act in the manner directed by the
twenty fifth section thereof. And l do hereby
further certify that the following is correct
statement Of the number of Representatives. aT-
rtioned to each state under the last, ,'or eighth,
enumeration of the population Of the United
States, taken in accordance with the act approved
23d May, 1850, above referred to -
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-07-19

The aggregate being two hundred and thirty
three (233) Representatives.
In testimony whereof have hereunto subscribed
my name and caused the seal of tho Department
OF the Interior to be affixed this fifth day Of July
IN the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hun
dred and sixty-one, and of the independence Of
the United States the eighty-sixth.
CALEB B. SWfTH.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-07-19

rnE CONFEDERATE FLAG IL Russia A
letter received in this city from Cronstadt,
Gated June Il, written by the mate of "a
ship, SAYS - 4 Charleston ship, laying
al nasIde OF u, hoisted flag of the South
ern Confederate States, and for SO doing |
understand III captain was arrested and
placed in the guard-house BY the Russian
ofhcer. They would not acknowledge or in
any way recoSnizs the dag Of the re bell. -
Boston Journal
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-07-19
The knoxville Wing speaking of the wealth

The Knoxville Wing speaking Of the wealth
er says
The thermometer, in the shade, part Of the
time has registered heat OF 90 to 9S de-
2, ees We have no ice this season, and the
consequence is that those of us who are not
gaspng for breath are gasping for whiskey.
What dreadful state Of things gasIing
for whiskey They must send out valiant
rebel disguised as a woman to steal a cargo
of ice. as Thomas did The lot he had on
the St Nicholas he sold in Richmond for
s. 600
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-07-19

\ letter from E. W. Newcomb, OF the
Rutland Company lst Vermont Regiment,
published in Yesterdays DGiy Journal,
says:
"Wo have new potatoes, blackberries, tomatoes,
dried beef, hard bread, rice and beans; also
plenty Of old Vern ont cheese; so you sec We fare
first rate. get along nicely, With the exception
of doing my own washing-that comes a little
tough, as never learned that art very thoroughly
but can mend first rate.
Col Phelps intention is not to stop in New
York any time, as he took the Boys from Yer
mont to the seat Of war in good shape and J c
wishes to return them the same, ani thought they
might have a general good time if they should
tarry for any length of time. think it is good
idea. for the Boys would feel good they could
not vel lcontain themselves. We shall come to
New York by steamer, thence to Albany By
steamer, and railroad to Rutland. Old Father
Phelps is good man; there is not in the
regiment but what likes him. He always looks
out well for the comfort of his Boys, and the
Boys would fight and follow him through fire
and bullets If any sick, he his the first
man to see that We are well provided for.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-07-19

ness rules their every movement, and none
who view things as they are, can tor mo-
ment believe that success VIII crown their
effort
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-07-19

That EARTHQUAKE of Thursday evening
is reported to have been Of mora decided
character in Canada, than it was about here.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-07-19

Mrs, Pariipgton, in illustration of the
proyerb that "a soft answer turneth away
wrath says that sit is better to speak
paragorIcal Of a person, than to be all the
time finging equitarhs at him, for no good
comes to nobody that never speaks no good
I no one.''
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-07-19

Gas IN WINDsoR-Th Gas Company of
our village struck light for the first time on
the evening of the 4th inst. The gas is so
well appreciated by some that they declare
their intention of closing the blinds to their
buildings and burning it in the day time.
We must say, for its splendor, it approaches
nearest 10 that reflected by The "orb OF day,
of any thing we have witnessed. 1t has been
quite generally introduced into the stores
and shops, and some halfdozen dwellings. If
one.half part of our subscribers would pay
the back arrearage due, we might indulge
in the luxury Windsor Journal
The Gasworks in Windsor, the successful
completion of which is noticed above, were
constructed by Messrs. G. S. BLoDGE1T &
Co., of this place, under the skilful supervi-
sion Of Mr.. P. Z. SWEET of that firm. The
furnaces. rctorts, purifiers, &c, were all
made in Burlington from patterns got up
here ly MesSls. Blodgctt s. Co., and the
whole work done throughout by Burlington
Mechanics The Gas made is the rosin gas.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-07-19

The last number Of fFaniiy Far opens with
a graphic dclincation of little Horace Greeley
teaching his grandfather Gen. Scot) bow
to suck eggs. Master Horace is daubinG MS
pinaforo horribly in his attempt to take an
egg labelled Manassas Junction at a gulp,
IA process watched by the old general
with Il curious expression Of mingled
amusement and disgust. On another page
little jeff Davis has climbed to the
top Of powder keg placed on a bale of cot
ton, in order to scrape acquaintance with
Louis Napoleon, who tells him . Ha ha !
my leetle Tom Thumb Of a Davis Ven you
grow 50 big, and can walk all alone, you shall
be great friend With me- -
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-07-19

FROM FORT PICKENs.-A letter of the 2oth
of June from Fort Pickens, in the New York
Times, states that a British steam frigate
had arrived and anchored alongside of our
fleet. The commander exhibited instructions
from Admiral Milne, declaring that the es
cape of the third vessel from the blockading
squadron would render the blockade invalid.
This Is a purely arbitrary rule established
for the occasion, and it is evident that if the
British cruisers attempt 70 enforce it, there
will be trouble.
Billy Wilson'S regiment were in camp on
Rosas Island, and were great fayorites with
the regulars.
The writer says: &" hear that Gen. Bragg
has sent a requisition to Richmond for 1000
troops that he expresses the fear that moth
ing but vigorous attack on Pickens can
save Florida and that he anticipates land
ing of ouI troops.
WHO COLONEL SIEGEL Is.-Ihe following
particulars of the history of Col. Slegei are
given by an intimate friend OF his;
Col. Frank siegel, who so galIantly led the
United States forces against the Missouriahs at
Carthage, is about 81 years OF age. .t:,eI ne-
tive Of Baden, and was graduated a. tne military
school at Ca1lshruhe. He entereo ,ne regular
army Of Baden and was advanced 70 .ne pos. Of
the first 1evoIutiou in Southern Germany lost him
his Commission. He was appointed General-in-
Chief in the beginning Of the second revolution,
May ls4s. and LED the fOrlorn hope of the liberal
party with great energy and zeal. He came to
America in 1850; was professor in Dr.. Duion's
Academy, and married Mr.. Dulon's daughter
lie received call to professorship in st. Louis,
where he soon became distinguished by his great
military talents.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-07-19
TRAITORS EXPELLED.

Messls. Mason, Hunter, WIgiall and
others who figured IN the L. s Senate, up
to the close Of the last session, as encouragcrs
and abettors Of treason, have been formally
expelled from the Senate. They should have
been expelled last session, but a two thirds
vote was necessary for such Il result, and it
could not he had at that time. Better late
than never. We think the list might pro-
perly have been enlarged.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-07-19

FOREIGN GRATIoN.-ImmigratiOn to
this country is not materially checked by the
civil war, as might have been expected The
arrival OF immigrants at Castle Garden.
New York, during the first SIX months of
this year was rs ,637, against 40 1888 in the
same time last year. The Irish Immigration
has fallen of about 5 900, while the German
has increased some 5000. Indeed the ex-
istence of the war has been motive to I'M
migration with many Germans, who have
seen service at home, and declare that they
have come to America to fight for freedom.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-07-19

Hon. Z. +. Walton, writing from Wash
ington says that in the Minnesota rgiment,
which was encamped beside the % Vermont,
one hundred and seventy Vcrmontcrs, or one
sitth Of the ,cho7e, are enrolled. The Major
is Mr.. Dike, formerly Of Pittstord. Mrs.
Dixie is also with the regiment. She accom-
panied it in the march from Minnesota.