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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-11-08
TIE RETIREMENT OF GENERAL
SCOTT.

The frequent accounts for some time past
of the falling health Of Gen. Scott, have in
a measure prepared tie public mind to hear
! Of bis formal withdrawal from all active SER
vice Yet by all of the American people In
/ whose hearts there is a spark of patriotism.
/ tie official announcement. viii be received
with feeling of sadness even by those
who have for some time believed that the
public czigencies demanded in bis place
younger man ;-one of full bodily and men,
tai yiSor. BY those who, for long period
have been familiar with his noble character,
his courage and energy in the battle field,
his tr1ascenIant 'a-.itary genius-unsur-
passed BY that OF any General of this centu-
ry-hls comprehensive and generous states
mauship, and his profound devotion to the
cause of his country throughout all of his
long public career. this announcement Of its
termination, and the action Of the President
and the Cabiuc; thereon. will be read with
deep emotion. ThtIo Is no occasion to re
count the remarkable events IN the life of
WNFlELD SCOTT. They are written in the
history of his country for the last fifty years,
and they w,..ne be obscured by any events
that shall como after them. The glory Of
carrying the flag OF his country VIGOROUSLY
through this great rebellion u denied him.
Seventy-lye years OF age with them attend
ant infrmitIcs, have disabled him from that
mighty task. Yet this great honor is his;
that to him dld the hearts of the Nation
turn when the hour Of trial came Oh, as the
great military cLieftain, whose wisdom had
never failed, whose patriotism vas beyond
suspicion, and whose plans of action must
be followed 70 give unity and scope to the pur-
noses Of the Government for its own salvation.
Months before, his sagacity foresaw the crisis
Of the nation destiny, and forewarned vain
" indeed) President Buchanan Of the COM
ing peril, and showed him how it could be
surely ayortei. 1t was the forecast, decision,
and untiring vigilance of General SCoTT
which secured the safe Inauguration of Pres
ident LINCOLN in spite of the Vaccinations
of traitors and intended assassins, and thus
prevented the intention to subvert the Gov
crnment at a blow.
No man in the nation but General ScoTT
had the commanding influence which at that
time could have overpowered the obstacles
which the hosts Of traitors in Congress. in
the rurlicus Of the seat Of Government, and
in the dark chambers of conspiracy in Mary
land and Virginia, would have laid in the way
Of taking those unusual precautions which
tie case required and which he 50 dccisi7ely
took. No doubt the immense burthen of
his oaic!aI Iabors for tho last f,vv months
have given greater effect TO the weak
cains influences Of advanced age on his sys-
tenn, and hastencd the day Of his needful re-
tiremcnt. That God who has given him
strength and wisdom to do so much for his
country may grant him renewed health and
yc, many years Of comfort and honor on
Garth, should be tie prayer of all true
christians and patriots.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-11-08

bic as it had been heretofore. Each membs,
OF the Administration then gave his hand
the veteran, and retired in profound silen'.
The following is the response of the Sec
tary of War to the letter of Gen. Scott
WAR DEPARTMENT
Washington, Nov. l, 1861.
General;
1t was my duty to lay before the Presi-
ueht' your letter of yesterday, asking to be re-
heved under the recent act Of Congress. In seps-
rating from you, l cannot refrain from exp.ess:e .
my deep regret that your health, shattered By l..
service End repeated wounds received IN vou-
country's defence, should render II necessary
you to retire from your high position a. this n,a-
mentous period of ur history. Although you are
not to remain in active service, I yet hope that
while | continue in charge Of the department over
which now preside, shall, at all times be per-
mitted to avail myself of the benefits of your wise
counsels and sage experience. It has been my
goodfortunc to enjoy personal acquaintance Nth
you for over 30 years, and the pleasant relations
Of that long time have been greatly strengthened
by your cordial and entire cooperation in all the
great questions which have occupied the depart
ment, and convulsed tho country for the last SIX
months. In parting from you 1 can only express
the hope that merciful Providence that has pro-
tected you in so many trials, will improve your
health and continue your lifa long after the peO-
pie Of the country shall have been restored to
their former happiness and prosperity.
l am, General, very sincerely, your friend and
servant.
(signei) SIMEON CAMERON,
Secretary of War.
To Lieut.. Gen Winfield Scott
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-11-08

ATTEMPT At HIGHWAY ROBBERY .-Ol
Wednesday night of last week. as Stillman
Clark of Jamaica, was crossing the moun-
tains in Winhall, when near the summit,
his horse was grasped by the bits and a ruff
fan demanded 'his money or his life." Mr..
Clark was dlslnelined to comply with the
demand, and received shot from his as
sailant, the charge passing through the
brim of his hat, to which he promptly res
ponded by throwing plow-point. that
CHANGED TO be in the wagon, full at the
man, who fell senseless. An attempt was
made by Mr.. Clark to ''bag his game" but
while engaged in tying u rope around his
legs, confederate appeared tor the rescue
of the robber, and he withdrew to procure
rc.inforcements for himself However,
before be could procure light and assistance
the offenders had made good their escape.
-Brattlebor0' PhaHlr.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-11-08
GEN. NcCLELLAN ASSUMES THE
COMMAND.

WAsuNCTOS, Nov. /.
IL accordance with General Order No. 'l,
from the War Department, l hereby assume COM
mand of the armies Of the United States In the
midst of the difficulties which encompass anu III
vide the nation hesitation and seli-distrust may
vclI accompany the assumption of so vast res
possibility; but confding as l do in the loyalty,
discipline and courage Of our troops and beliey
ing as I do that Providence will favor ours the
just cause, cannot doubt that success will crown
cur efforts and sacrifices. Ihe army will unite
with me in a feeling of regret that the weight Of
many years and the effects OF Increasing infrni-
ties contracted and intensified in his country's
service should Just now remove from our hea j the
great soldier of our nation, the hero who IN his
youth raised high the reputation Of his country
on the fields Of Canada which he sanctifed with
his blood, who in more mature years, proved to
the world that American vaor could repeat if
not eclipse the exploits Of C0rtez in the land of
the Montezumas; whose whole life has been de-
voted io the service cf his country, whose efforts
have been devoted to uphold honor at the
smallest sacrifice of life; a warrior who scOrned
the selfish gories Of the battlefield when his great
qualities as a statesman could be employed more
proftably; a citizen whose declining years have
given to the world the most shining instance Of
loyalty in disre gardng all ties Of birth, and
clinging still to the cause of truth and honor
Such has been the career AMI character of Win
field scott, whom it has long been the delight of
the nation to honor, both as a man and soldier.
While We regret his loss, thero Is one thing VIC
cannot rcgret-the bright example be has lett for
our emulation. Let us all hope and pray that his
declining years may be passed in peace and hap
piness, and that they may be cheered by the sue
cess Of the country and the cause he has fought
for and loved so we'll. Beyond all that let us do
nothing that can cause him TO blush for US. Let
defeat Of the army he has so long commanded,
embitter his last years, but let victories illu
inmate the close Of life grand.
GEO. b. MCCLELLAN,
Maj Gen. Commanding U. S. Army.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-11-08

The Fortress Monroe correspondent of t'.s
n. Y. Commercial speaks in the following
high terms of the Vermont officers at New
port News:
NEWPORT News Few outsiders are aware
of the inherent strength Of the WORKS thrown
up with such skill and maintained with such
tact by Gen. Phelps. The rihed cannon at
this post are among the best in the service.
They are so ranged as TO sweep the land Il
well as sea approach. The enemy approach
/ ing from the interior through the WOODS,
must cross an open area where they must b.
all exposed, while our men would be pros
tected behind ample ramparts. The shells
thrown over our ranks would strike the en-
emy in in front, while the shipping would
follow suit on their rear. There can be no
such thing as masked batteries here.
Gen. Phelps has richly entitled himself to
the thanks of the country, not only in the
care he gives to the quarters of his post, but
for his perseverance in his attempts to keep
! out that worst foe of the soldier and sailor
the intoxicating cup. Many home will
| bless him for it.
Much credit is due for the successful ar
rangements of Newport News camp to Adj
tant General Stevens and QuartermasteI
Bowditch. These gentlemen not only have
heads to understand their duties, but hears
to perform them. Would that we had many
more such gentlemen in the Union army.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-11-08

A special dispatch to the st. Louis Demo
,-o, saws Gen. Prentiss, who left ST. Louis
Sunday last, with a force of infantry, to sur.
prise and capture the rebels at Fulton in Cal
iaway County, has returned, and reports that
before he marched to Fulton, Gen. John b.
Henderson, of the State Militia, had made q
compromise with the rebels at Dysr's Mills,
near Concord, BY which he agreed that the
United States would not make any arrest, II
the rebels would lay down their arms ana
return TO their homes. Gen. Prenti1 ac-
quiesced in the compromise, but on the frss
violation of it. will visit severe vengeance
uron The ofFenders. The rebels were 400
stron, and Gen. Henderson 3 force numbered
! 500 The proposition for compromise came
from the rebels. . r-o -->.---, ---
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-11-08
JUST 4 SAMPLE.

Tho strategic movement was MsClcllan's; +;
the execution of that movement was entrusted to
zen. Stone. These facts are undeniable.
" Since writing the above L learn, upon good
authority, that Gen. Mcclellan asserts that the
Leesburg reconnoisance made without any
cons lltatioh with him, and that Gen. Scott or
dered it or, Stone executed it without orders
Gen. McClellan's friends assert further that he
will resign if such movements are to be made
without his authority, while he is at least nomi-
naliy commander. 1t is said that General Scott
without the assent Of Mcclellan, ordered Gen.
Stone to cross the river for a simple reconnois-
sance."
The two clauses above are from one and
the same letter of a correspondent Of the
N. Y. Ere. Posi-, under date of Washington,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-11-08

MAJ. GEN. DIX, in command at Baltimore.
notifies the United States Marshal and the
Provost Marshal of the city, that ne is in
formed OF the intention of some former .esi
dents lately in the rebel armies in Virginia,
and Others aiding and abetting the rebeis,
to participate in the election of the 9th No
vember, with the hope of carrying over the
State by means OF disloyal votes, to the cause
of rebellion and treason. He requires the
arrest of all such persons who may present
themselves at the polls.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-11-08

The sulphuric acid thus created IN the juice,
when in the preceipitators, and coming in
contact with the lime, is got rid of by form
in a sulphate of lime, whi,h is iusolubc,
and is prccipitated to the bottom Of the re-
tainer. Inc juice thus freed from all sui
phurIc taint or color, flows INTO the clari~
hers, from thence to the kettles, and is boil
cd 50 4 grluulating state as customary.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-11-08

Oct. 25 They furnish just sample of the
readiness of newspaper writers at the seat of
Government to make bold statements with.
out even taking care not to contradict their
own assertions.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-11-08

The CAVALRY REGMENr.-The diyisioc
and allotment of the horses, and distriou-
ton of the equipments, was occupying the
regiment Friday and Saturday. The horses,
when allotted, are branded on each shoulder
with the letter of the company. The sal
dies, brides, halters. blankets, curry combs
and brushes and complete equipment, for
both horses and men, arms excepted, ere
all here, and the distribution of them VII
be completed at once.
Two Of the cavalry regiment were ia.
from camp last night on writ Of hajea5 o'r-
Pus, being minors and having enlist / W.
out consent Of parents 4 hearing
ordered before Judge Peck at O'Clock -
afternoon.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-11-08
MONTPELIER Oct. 81

4 bill came into the House this morning which
certainly took good many by complete snrprise.
1t was entitled an ac: 20 refund certain citizens
og Montpelier AID vicinity, monies expended n
the reconstruction Of the State House after IFS
destruction by fire 4 thunder clap from the
clear sky could hardly have been more astounding
to most. Almost every one-friends as well as
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-11-08

JOB PRINrNe.-''Job printing !" exclaim-
ed old Dame Partington, the other day, ss
she peeped oyer her spectacles at the adyer:
tising page of a country paper. "Poor Joo'
they've kept him printing, week after xees,
ever since laxnt TO read; and if he Wa@ :
the patientest man that ever was, ne ns'eT
could have stood it 50 long no how.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-11-08

One Saturday evening one of them asked
Inc to call and see him at his home the next
morning. did 50, and he handed me a
Bible belonging to his mistress, who lad
died a few days before, and whose bier had
helped to carry to the family vault lie
waited me 10 read to him tho cle-cnth
chapter Of Daniel. It seemed that. as one
Of the means Of keeping them quiet, the
white oiorEymen during the winter and
spring had read them some verses from it to
show that the South would prevail, enforce
lng passag which ascribcd great dominion
TO "tho kin ol the South" and suppress
ing those which subsequently give the su-
Iremacy to "tbe king Of the North 90 \
coloTed man vh} could read had found tie
latter passages, and made tnem known. The
chapter is dark with mystery, and my audi,
tor quite uerrIezei as read on, remarked.
The Bible is v-ry mysterious book. l
read t. him also the thirty-lourth chapter
of Iercmilh, wherein the sad prophet ol
Israel records The denunciations by Jehovah
of sword, pestilcnce and famine against the
Jews for not rroclaiming liberty to the ST.
wants and haudmaids. lie had not known
before that there were such passages in tie
Bible.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-11-08
Your ob't. Servant,
WINFIELD SCOTT.

4 special Cabinet Council was convened
on Friday morning, at nine o'clock, to take
the subject into consideration. 1t was de-
cided that Gen. ScOtt's request, under the
circumstances of his advanced age and In
firmities, could not be refused. General
Mcclellan was therefore, with the unani-
nous agreement of the Cabinet, notified that
the command of the army would be devolved
upon HIM.
vt four clock in the afternoon, the Cab
met again waited upon the President. and
attended him to the residence of Gen. Scott.
Being seated, the President read to the Cen
eral the following order;
On the first day Of November, A D. 1861, up
on his own application to the President of the
United States, Brevet-Lieutenant General VIM
field Scott is ordered to be placed, and hereby is
placed upon the list Of retired Cficers of the army
Of the United States, without reduction in his
rent nav, subsistence or allowance.
The American people will hear with sadness
and deep emotion that Gen. Scott has withdrawn
from the active control Of the army. The Presi-
aent and unanimous Cabinet express their own
and the nations sympathy in his personal shlic-
tion and their profound sense of the important
nrbiic qervices rendered by him to his country
dnrin, his long and brilliant career, among which
will ever be gratefully distinguished his faithful
devotion to the Constitution, the Union and the
FIar when assailed by parricidal rebellion.
(5ignod) ABRAHAM LlNCoLN.
Gen. Scott thereupOn rose and addressed
the President and Cabinet, who had also
risen, as follows:
Mr. President;
This honor overwhelms me. 1t over
pays all services have attempted to render to
nv country. II 1 had any claims, they all
obliterated by this expression of approval by the
President, With the unanimous support Of his Cab
met I know the President and the Cabinet well.
l know that the country has placed its interests
in this trying hour in safe keeping. Their coun-
sells are wise Their labors untiring as tney
are loyal, and their course is the right one.
Mr.. President, you must excuse me- an una eN,
bic to stand longer to give utterance 70 inc ieei
ings Of gratitude which cypress me. retire
ment, 1 shall offer up my prayers 70 Tou tor THIS
/ Administration and for my country. lsnail pray
for II with confidence in its success over all enc
| mics, and that speedily
The President then took leave of Gen.
Scott. giving him his hand and saying be
hoped soon to write him private letter,
expressive Of his gratitude and affection. He
then made kind allusion to the gentlemen
of Gen. Scott's Staff, giving an assurance
that such provision should be made for them
as to render their future situation as agreea'
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-11-08
RURAL CALICO-CRACY.

The R4ra5 -Nuc i'orier thus describes the
class that holds tIc power in country life :
"Calico dresses are a grand institution
Delunss, silks, and even satins, are good
enough in their place in the parlOr or band
box, and all such but after all, the old
standby Is the substantial shilling calico.
Care must be taken not to soil the silk :;
nothing must como in contact with the nice
dress that will rUmple and stain 1t but the
calico, that 5 made for work, and as the
'hirhaluh0s' say, 'Eobly does it t1liiil its
mission Silk rarely finds its way into the
realities Of life, that j., into the kitchen at
home,or into the hut of the suffering abroad.
But calico, on, what rich meals We get by
it. how II cheers the suffering rs with Its
bright c0lors and cheerful presence it stands
with soft hand miniSterinE to our dlstrcSses.
Calico seems to be always more willing and
ready 70 give 20 want than silk. IL Is Gu
rJul fact Of our nature that the nicer our
dress, the harder our heart is, rs If when
dressed IN silk we changed our natures, and
rose above base, worldly things What, our
silk dress be seen near enough TO that poor
woman 70 give her assistance, or Grabbhng
into Il DIRTY hut? No, never Calico might
dJit: silk it's iUst impossible But when
lu addition to al, calico comes ID, rosy with
tire exercises Of kitchen duties, wuIcl 1t
knows to Do SO well, and loves to 10 dearly,
and sits down to the piano or melJdeon, and
max the l.4-ii melody d5w sweetly forth {;
av, even blending IFS own sweet voice with
tire music Of the Instrument, then We aN-
fy-c..t. calico.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-11-08

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

II IS stated that Gen. Mcclellan has issued
orders tor shooting 1 soldiers found guilty of
sleeping at their picket posts.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-11-08

The CAVALRY REclYENT-The uniforms
are all here, and for the most part distribute
ei. The uniform and equipment consists, to
begin at the tip, Of a black felt regulation
hat, with plume,and a fatigue cap; jlckct
Of dark blue, trimmed with yellow braid and
brass buttons, and with brass scales on the
shoulder; trousers Of light blue top boots;
oyercoats Of brown cloth, made large and
long, with a large caIe; stable jacket, can
teen sabre and belt. What firearms,
whether caTbine or revolver, will be furnish
ed, is not decided on. The clothing Is cz-
ceedingly substantial, and the uniform a
tasteful and serviceablc one
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-11-08
\ speeiI dispatch to the y. Y. CONNER

\ speciI dispatch to the y. Y. C0mmer-
oial says
" General Mcclellan complains that the copy
ing clerks or other persons in the departments Of
the military service, have given to newspaper
correspondents or reporters, unauthorized copies
Of military orders.
" This abuse is common to an Of the depart,
mcnts, and needs timely corrcc i've
IN abuse indeed. There ought to be tie
sey5rest regulations against it.
Qurc Did Gen. Thomas report to Sec
rotary Caneron get out in that way?
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-11-08
WASHINGTON, Nov. l

" ASHlNGTON- NOV. L.
The following letter from Gen. Scott was
received by the President on Thursday alter
noon
Head Quarters Of the Army,
WAsHyCroN, Oct. 81, 1851.
Hon s. Cameron. Necy. Of War.
SIR For more than three years l have been
unable, from hurt, to mount a horse or to walk
more than a few PAGES al time, and that with
much pain; other and new inhrmities, dropsy and
vertigo admonish me that repose Of mint and
body with the appliances Of surgery and medicine
are necessary TO add little to life already
protracted much beyond the usual span of man.
IL is under such circumstances, made doubly
painful by the unnatural and unjust rebellion
now raging il the Southern States of our so late
ly prosperous and happy Union, that am COM
PEELED to request that my name be placed on the
list of army officers retired from active service. -
As this request is founded absolute right
granted by a recent act of Congress, am entirely
at liberty to say it is with deep regret that L
withdraw myself in these momentou5 times from
the or,iers OF President who has treated me with
much distinguished kindness and courtesy; whom
1 know upon much personal intercourse TO be pa
triotic without sectional partiallty or prejudiees;
To be highly conscientious in the performance Of
cvery dUtv and of unrivalled activity and perse-
verance. And to you, Mr.. Secretary, whom 1
now officially address for the last time, beg to
acknowle ledge my many obligations for the UNI
form high consideration | have received at your
hands and have the honor to remain, Sir, with
hi.h respect,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-11-08

RIM0vAE OF PRIsoNEEs.-The prisoners at
Fors Lalayetss AID on Governors Island
about 500 in number-wero removed
last week t. Fort Warren, in Boston IIar-
Dor A guard OF POO eoldi9r5 accompanied
tie prisoners on the steamboat which con-
yeyed them The rrobabi4 object Of the
removal is to furnish them with more COM
Portable quarters. Quite likely too, the forts
in Il. Y. IIarb5r are wanted for other pur-
poses. Col. Dinmick, of the 81 Artillery,
for some years past commandant at Fortress
Monroe, is assigned to the command at Fort
Warren.