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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-12-13
The FEELING IN CONGREss.-Col. Forney
writes to the Philadelphia Press. as follows:

The FEELING IN CONGREss.-C Forney
writes to the Philadelphia Press. as follows:
"A single days observation and intercourse
among the members Of Congress has led to the con-
eluson that with two or three insi gnifcant excep
tions, the Senator'S and Representatives. agree IN Ue
detestatior of the ,uhole rebellion, and in the
compromising spirit Of putting dotcn at UhdtsvD cost
Among those most urgent and resolute IN taking
these positions are democrats. There Is, indeed,
a good deal of difference as to the means or manner
of giving effect to this policy. Some are for
declaration Of emancipation of the slaves Of the
insurgents; others for the confscation Of slave
property; and another class are for levying tax
upon the Shareholders, so that they may by such
process feel the heaviest burdens Of the war. But
on all sides, as ceH the part Of 1hdddeus StevsHS
in the House as Lyman IrUmbuH IN the Senate,
as peH among the ultra Republicans as among The
ultra Democrats there open expression that TIE
ropetv Of the oyal savtholdS shall be protected oT
maid for. good deal Of unnecessary clamor has
been created by mischievous men on this subject
The friends of the Administration and the war have
only to keep their eye on the issue on which they
really do agree as above stated, and they cannot
divide. One great truth stands out prominently
that the property of the traitors is forfeited oy the
acts of the traitors, and that it would be unjust
10 srcept property in SLAVES from this rule. How TO
dispose of the slaves whether they shall DO hber-
ated or armed; whether the ownership in them
shall be confscated or taxed-are matters wisely
left by the President and Secretary OF War TO the
military authorities.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-12-13

SMUGGLING TO THE RERELs-The contrIv-
ances for smuggling articles into the rebel
districts are numberless. A coasting steam
er plying between Baltimore and Patuxent
river was stopped last week by the
government officers on board, and passengers,
male and female, told that a scrutiny was to
be made for contraband goods. The news
excited no little uneasiness among some on
board but remonstrances were useless. The
females were searched by some patriotic
women charged with the duty, and one,
named Milburn, was found to have a we'll
made quilted petticOat, wadded or filed with
skeins of silk, which weighed not less than
35 pounds. was supposed to be worth $500.
OF course the garment was cut open and the
silk distracted. She was placed in custody.
Her brother, lad, was also searched, and he
wore a very singularly made jacket. 1t was
lined and stuffed throughout with neatly
done-up packages, all filed with choice
rtlcle of quinine, about 3 pounds in all. 1t
usually sells for about So per ounce. A lot
of contraband goods was found in the state
rooms, and concealed in various parts of the
boat, and in the bedding were discovered
about 60 letters, some of which were for
parties living in Virginia, and others for
parties in Maryland. There was also found a
large box containing thousands of needles,
and lots of soldiers work-bags, filled with
needles, pins, pin-cushiOns, silk, cotton, and
military buttons.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-12-13
REPORT OF SECRETARY SMITH.

The Report of the Secretary of the Inte-
rior, Hon CALLED B. SMITH, reviews the ope-
rations of the land Office. The war has
naturally put an almost entire stop to sales
of the public lands for the present.
The net income for the last year will
hardly reach 100000. The Secretary OBJ
iects to the issue of bounty land warrants to
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-12-13

By our dispatches of last night 1t will be
seen that Hollins, with his ram. has gone up
to Memphis. 1t is doubtful If the Mississippi
at that place is big enough for Hollins to lie
in.-Erehange.
Hollins' Ram" will be made into
"South Down" mutton, a. soon a. the Cairo
feet reaches Memphis. Chicago Journal.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-12-13

HoLBRooK's U. S. MAIL AND Posi- OFFICE AS
sIsrANT-Oficially endorsed by the Postmaster
ten naI contains corrected Foreign Postage Ia
bis, Lists of New Post Offices, Post Office Regula
tions, &C., &c, indispensable to Postmasters,
Clerks, Merchants, and Others. Published monthly
at 81 per year
Address " U. S. MAIL, New York"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-12-13

APPoINTMENTs.-The Governor has ap-
pointed and comm lssioned the following
named gentlemen as Ads de Camp with the
rank of Colonel, viz
IL. Henry Baxter, of Rutland,
Silas M. Waite, of Brattleboro,
R-aaln- Sn.alIav of Rnrlincton
Ranslow W. Clarke, of Bratt1eb0r6.
Col. Thomas of the 8th or Butler Regi.
ment, has appointed Lieut.. Oscar G. Moore
of Burlington, Bdjutant, Fred. E. Smith of
Montpelier, Quartermaster, and John L.
Barstow of Shelburne Quartermaster Ser.
geant.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-12-13
p. HARDWOOD VERNON
LIT MY PEOPLE GO,

SONG OF TIE " CoNrRABANps.
When Israel was in Egypt's land,
0let ny rcoplo 90,
Oppressed 50 bard they could not stand,
9i~t my r~oplc go!
CHORUS.
o &c down Moses,
Away down to Egypt's land,
And tell King Pharoah
To let my people go.
Thus saith the Lord, bold Moses said,
o let my people 60
II not, III smite your first born dead,
Then let my people go!
No more shall they in bondage toll,
o let, &C.,
Let them come out with Egypt's spoil,
U let, &c,
Then Israel out of Egypt came,
o let, &c,
And left the proud oppressive land,
o let, &c.
o twas dark and dismal night,
0 LEI, &C.,
When Moses led the Israelites,
o let, &c.
Twas good old Moses, and Aaron, too,
o let. &C.,
II IVES they that led the armies through,
o let, &c.
The Lord told Moses what to do,
o let, &C.,
To lead the children OF Israel through,
o let, &c.
o come along, Moses, you'll not get lost.
o let, &C.,
Stretch out your rod and come across,
o let, &c.
As Isratl stood by the water side,
o let, &C.,
At the command of God it did divide,
o let, &c.
When they had reached the other shore.
o let, &c,
They sang song of triumph DER,
o let, &c.
Pharosh said he would go cross,
o let, &c,
But Pbarcsh and his host were lost,
0 let, &C.
o, Moses, the cloud shall lead the way,
o let, &c,
A fire by night, shade by day,
0 let, &c.
You'll not get lost in the wilderness,
o let, &C.,
With lighted candle in your breast
o let, &c.
Jordan shall stand up like wall,
Diet, &C.,
And the walls of Jericho shall fall,
o let, &c.
Your foe shall not before you stand,
0let, &C.,
And you'll possess fair Csnaan's land,
o let, &c.
Twas just about in hsrvest time,
Diet. &C.,
When Joshua led bis host divine,
o let, &c.
o, let US all from bondage fee,
o let, Sc,
And let US all in Christ be free,
o let, &c.
We need not always weep and mourn,
0 let, &c,
AMI wear these slavery chains forlorn,
let, &c.
This worlds a wilderness of woe,
o let, &C.,
o. let as on to Canaan 60.
o let, &c.
What beautiful morning that will be,
o let, &c,
when time breaks up in eternity,
o let, &c.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-12-13
KENTucKY.-The Louisville cofresPon-
lon ~. oe ~. NJ vo-lr 7y,nes Rys :-gs

kENfUCKY.-Ih6 L0ulsvIue eo&
dence of the New York Times 1Ys =.
ave must now have 50. 200 g 70 900
Northern 'troo troops and IS 900 TO 80 900 Ken.
.,vi .m.h. i.n .roonsYali. I presume, wen enough
s-msa @ and equipped, of6oered and drilled,
aaMoa I.s an and 1anauish the rebels. 49,.
W TAI hsI;eve the foo 900 Union soldiers in
Ksntucky are trained and managed well
enough to circumvent, overmasch, entrap
or put to flight her reported eO,ooo invs-
ders. We are IN much bstbse Aghfing con-
dition than the snsuy. .Goo oar ssss
Senator rAas os Indiana ias spss'h as
wsshineton wednndsy nd e 81. tsn days
III. rebels would bs driven from KENTUCKY
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-12-13

\ conspiracy of Union men in New Orleans
has been discovered, which has caused many
arrests and great excitement.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-12-13
Ibeg1ee Nxess
BURLINGJoN:
FRIDAY MORNING, NOV. l3, 1851.
MR.. CAMERON,s REPORT.

The reports Of the several Government de-
nertments are too long for our columns We
must be content with brief synopses. The
.sveral arms of the service as they now stand
ar, estimated by the Secretary of War as
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-12-13
POETRY.
New York, Dec. .

New YORK, Dec. :
To fhc Editors of The World
this evening received the accompanying
s,ng from Rev. L. c. lockwood, re-
Gently employed by the Young Mems ohrls.
tian Association in its army work, ana az
present laboripg under the auspices OF .ne
American Missionary Association, among
the slaves at Fortress Monroe.
Mr., Lockwood publicly referred to 'his
song during his late visit to this city, ana
uron his return to the Fortress took 1t down
7,er5o.in, from the dictation OF Carl hoi-
1oway and other contrabands.
1t is said to have been sung for at least nj
teen or twenty years in Virginia and Mary
land, and perhaps IN all the slave States,
though staaltbiiy, for fear of the ,asn rbO du1
is now sung openly by the fugiIiVes VINO
are living under the protection % % Wr Uui
government. and in the enjoyment OF Mr.
Lockwood s ministry.
The verses surely were not born from
love Of bondage, and show that in portion
il not in all Of tie South, the slaves are
fam liar with the history Of the past, and
are looking hopefully toward the future.
Yours respectfully,
p. HARDWOOD VERNON.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-12-13
METEOROLOGICAL TABLE.
NOVEMBER, 1861.
BY PROF. NICK. PETTY.

LOCALITY Y.-University of Vermont-Lat. 44e 27.
Long. 73o 1Oi; Elevation above tide-watcr 367 #
above Lake Champlain 277 feet.
Hours OF OBsERvATIoS.-7 AM, ppm, 9P.M
THERMOMETER. BARON DIRECTION AND
: ETER FORCE OF WINDS.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-12-13

SONG OF TIE " CoNTsABANDs." ="
When Israel was in Egypt's land,
o let my People 90.
Oppressed 50 bard they could not stand,
9iet my r~oplc GO
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-10-29
THR EDWARDS FERRY FIGHT.


The following is from refugee from
Leesburg: When the intention of throw
ing the Federal troops across the Potomac
river became apparent, the rebel force in
the neighborhood was 30 small that it was
almost decided not TO offer any resistance.
Reinforcements, however, coming up from
back of Leesburg and with the force thus
gathered, net altogether exceeding 1900,
il WAS resolved 10 make q stand. Both
parties, it was admitted at Leesburg, fought
desperately. The Confederates feared they
would be surrounded by 4 large force,
which it had been anticipated Banks would
throw across the Ferry, just above where
the battle was fought, and thus most des-
perate efforts we're made TO defeat General
Baker before the expected reinfOrcsments
Of Banks cot Id come to his relief.
Our informant saw over 100 rebels dead.
Numerous farm houses in the neighborhood
were occupied as temporary hospitals. The
number Of federal soldiers captured our
informant did not know. he saw one per-
ty of ITO taken of, but understood that
two other squads had previously been sent
away. The expectation at first prevailed
that the National troops would be able 10
advance in overwhelming numbers to Lees
burgh, and created the utmost excitement
among the UniOnists, of whom there are
large number in the vicinity, who were
prepared to receive and welcome the army,
while many prominent male secessionists
made preparations TO leave. After the
battle the rebels rapidly hurried up rein
foroements,noE estimated at from 0OOO to
$1,000 men at Lsesburgh and Waterford.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-10-29
From the london Times.

Central Asia SuPplyinG Russia with Cotton
The extent to which Supplies Of cotton
will be drawn from new sources by the ad-
vance in price has been further illustrated
by the statement Of the increased importa-
tion Of that article into Russia from Khiva
and Bokhsra. Although the quantity just
announced to have been brought thence to
the fair of NovogOrOd is only $4,000 cwt.,
or less than two per cent. of the annual
consumption in Russia, it is sufficiently
large TO indicate that ield of supply ex-
lists in those quarters capable Of rapid de-
velopment, especially as it appears that an
additional quantity Of 10000 cwt. is to
arrive within the next two or three months.
Hitherto the aggregate annual value of
the Russian trade with Bokhsra and Xiii
va in sn kinds of goods has been estimat-
ed at only about e240,OO0, but cotton alone
is now likely to figure for at least $780,
coo.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-10-29
FROM NEW YORK.

New York, Oct 26.
The first telegraph message from the Pa
cifc to the Atlantic was sent By Chief
Justice Field, of California to the President,
as follows:
SAoRAMEaro, Oct. 24-7:4OP NJ.
To Abraham Lincoln, President of the
United States:
In the temporary absence of the Cover
nor Of the State, l am requested to send
you the fret message which will be trans
mitted over the wires of the telegraph line
which connects the Pacific with the Allan
tic States.
The people of California desire to CON
gratulate you upon the completion of the
great work. They believe that it will be
the means Of strengthening the attach.
ment which binds both the east and west
to the Union, and they desire in the first
message across the continent to express
their loyalty to that Union, and their de-
termination to stand by the Government in
its day of trial. They regard that Govern
ment with affection, and will adhere to it
under all fortunes.
(Signed,) STEPHEN ]. FIELD,
Chief Justice of California.
This dispatch was received at Washing
ton by the President at I1:5O, A. NJ, 25th
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-10-29
GoHerpment Horses.

The army correspondent of the Boston
Journal furnishes the following interesting
horse item:
Forty.two thousand six hundred horses
and mules have been purchased by Govern
ment for the army, at a cost ofabout S5, 5OO-
600. The contracts are about closed. For
months the streets have been filed with
horses go where yoa would, you would
fDd bsys and men leading, riding and driV-
ing tnem, each man or boy having from six
to ten in charge. The Government cor
rails are near the Observatory. There, at
any time, you may see from three to seven
thousand. There the holse dealers congre-
gate, stout burly, tobacco chewing men, with
their eye teeth cut. There, too, are the i'm
perious inspectors, whose word is of great
consequence to the contractors. An accept
ed horse receives the mark of ownership U.
s., on his left shoulder, and is respected ac-
cording to his rank. If he is of aristocrat-
it mold; if be, like individuals of the high
est order of N lmmalia, can carry a high
head, and move with a consequential air, he
is compaTisOned with gilt trappi1gs, and re-
ceives nice attentions, and has, as a general
thing, an easy time Of it; but if he is only
Of common blood, or has a hide like an old
hair trunk, or if he would answer as astand-
ing advertisement Ct a grain-dealer-aOats
wanted inquire within" he is turned over
to the mercies of the teamsters of the bag
gage-trains, some of whom know as little OF
teaming as of balloon navigation.
Government is losing enormous sums in
/ the wear and tear and unnecessary abuse OF
L gne1, sr,E Eba c1o
ing, inefficient care and neglect Of teamsters
and the furious galloping of soldiers and
officers over the pavements, up bill and
down, as if a horse had muscles Of iron and
nerves OF steel. I do not know as there is
any help for it. The machinery is so vast.
so complicated, aud necessarily Of such 9
character that the wear, tear and depreeia-
| tion must be very great.
l do not know what is the per centage per
annum of the depreciation of horse flesh
| but from what / have seen 1t must be very
large, thirty-three per cent. should judge
Occasionally you see old horses floating
| down the river. One near Chain Bridge
committed suicide by jumping into the canal.
/ While making my way toward one of the
camps in the vicinity of Kalorama the other
day, came upon the place where good
horses go when they have shufled, cantered,
and trotted off the mortal coil. 1t was in a
swamp, and there were hundreds of newly
mlde hillocks-with horses beneath. A few
| shovels OF earth were thrown upon the car
cases. but heads and hoob were exposed
The covering, or attempt, was a sham. Gov
ernment pays so much per horse for getting
tlem out Of the way when dead. There was
an odor in the air, which a man with sensi-
tive olfactories would be likely TO perceive,
or, to put a little stronger (the statement, NOT
the odor, even if he had no nose, he would
know that something was in the wind, and
yet within a hundred yards are several
dWellingsl As sanitary measure the evil
ought to be remedied,
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-10-29
OOMMERCIAL.
NEW YORK 6IARKET-Ocl. Is


FLfOUR-Recsiptsl l3 6l3 bbls. Market &c better.
Sales 10000 0bs S54 ass so for superfne state;
s570057 70 for extra state; s5456S5gO for superuue
Nestefhi S9sl0 % - Ter ccmHlun TO medium eNtra
western; IS 9OG60 iOI shipping brands extra round
hoop Ohio.
CANADIAN FI,OUR.-Market shade hrmer.-
for common TO choice extra.
mon TO choice extra
WHEAT-Receipts 81, ,3SJ bush. Market lc bet
ter with good export demand Sales $50 UU bush at
81 290l,I for chicago spring 81 24al,25 for Mil
waukee club; Sl,26Gl,27 for ammber Iowa: 81 80 for
red state 81 $50 ,9j for winter red WESTERN 81 S6
l, I for amh-r Michigan
RYE Market quiet and firm at 756sO
BARLE n-markef steady 63G7sC- as in oualitV.
cox - Receipts 2rI,292 bnsh. Market lc better.
sal $1,000 bush at 6letIo tor mixed western good
to prime.
GAT,l- Market steady at s42 for Canadian, west
ern and state.
FVhn-Market quiet Sales 30 bbls at sI6,2 2sA
1915 Tor messi S9,75GHOOfor prime.
BHEF-harkst dull.
CUT lfEATS-Markat quiet
@gxc.
SUFFER- Selling atSSI2o Tor Oslo; and I2gf@
gHEEsR-Markot steady at ba7o common to
WHISKY Market quiet and Erm at 2lc.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-10-29
FROn FORTREss MONROR.

FoRT Monroe, Ocs. 70.
The Great Expedition has been delayed
by the prevalent gale.
Some refugees from Yorktown state that
the rebels are in considerable force in that
vicinity, and there is an apprehension Of
an early attack by the Federal troops.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-10-29
Correspondence of the London Times.
Francis IL, Bx-King OF Naples, Proposed
for Hing Of Mexico.

PARIS, Friday, Oct. II.
1t seems now beyond doubt that 0'Don-
nell has been overruled, or has changed
his mind, and that there will be a common
action between France and Spain, and l
suppose with England, in the affairs of
Mexico. A rumOr which oirculstes TO day
seems to indicate at the same time that the
interference is not to be confined tc mere
protection of nationals. The said umor
speaks of the idea put forward by the En-
peror Napoleon Of finishing the Italian
question, BY getting Francis II. made King
Of Mexico. Sc non zero ben trGUato, one
might say. The question is only whether
the Mexioans would be very thankful for
the gift, which would be almost worse than
the evil from which they suffer ct present
In the meantime orders have been given to
arm the squadron destined for Mexico with
rihed guns.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-10-29
This Afternoons Report.
FROM WASHINGTON.
WAsHIHsTOE, Oct. 2s.

Special to the Post:
Some Of the Maryland slave holders in
the vicinity of Annapolis complain that
many Of THAR slaves have secreted them
selves on board the vessels of the coast ex-
pedition. Severhl slaves we're found on
board the ships and we're returned to their
owners.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-10-29
E. COWIes & Co, Publishers.
Tho AGair at ship leland.
U. 8. STEAMER MASSACHUSETTS,
AT Ship Island Passage, Sept. 20, 1861.

At Ship Island Passage, Sept 20, 1861. !
sIR; have to inform you that at seven
o'clock on the evening Of the 10th inst,
the rebels on Ship Island fred the bar
racks and some Of the shanties recently
erected there for the accommodation Of
troops, destroying the Light House by burn
ing the interior, and breaking the plate
glass Of the lantern, and then took steam
for the main land. The destruction Of all
the works and materials landed for the
completion Of the fort was evidently con-
tenplated, but the hRsty departure nf the
force was undoubtedly accelerated by q
message sent from my riled cannon, and
the appearance Of the United States sloOps
Preble and Marion in the distance. The
officers guard and the lockout from aloft
reported FIVE steamers in sight at ten
o'clock on the night Of the 18th, which in
duoed me to get under weigh with the Pre-
bic and Marion, and stand up into Ship
Island Passage for the better protection of
the property left by the Rebels, which they
were probably seeking an opportunity to
destroy. On the evening Of the 18th inst,
dispatched two armed launches, with
crews from this vessel and the Preble, un-
der charge Of Mr.. Stephen A. Ryder, Mas
ter's Mate, 10 destroy the submarine tele-
graph between Shieldsboro and Pass Chris
tian, and, although the expedition was not
completely successful, owing to q steam
boat coast guard in the immediate vicinity,
the unusual size Of the cable, and the lin
tied time allowed for operations at the
point referred to, believe that the fifty
nire feet removed will occasion great in
convenience, as every foot l understand,
was exhausted in making repairs st that
point last year.
Very respectfully,
MELANCTON SMITH,
Commander q. s. Navy.
To Flag Officer VIM. W. Mexican, Q. s. N,
Commanding o. s. BlOckRding Squad
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-10-29
Details Of the Naval Kxpedltion Published
m1rhour aurhnrfrv

without Authority.
The details Of the great Naval and Mill
tGry Expedition first appeared in the New
York Times Of Saturday last. A WASH
ingtOn "speoiar' to the Tribune states that
the publication vas Unauthorized, and that
great indignation thsIeat prevails in Off
oiAl circles; also announces what is very
improbable, that neWsbOy vas arrested
on his way to the rebel lines with copies Of
the Times. This statement is but 8 poor
compliment to the military authorities in
charge ct Washington, and does not wear
the earb Of eredibilil1.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-10-29

An Albany dispatch to the New York
Express says the Governor has been in
consultation with Col. Delahsld, Of the
United States Engineer Corps, respecting
the Harbor and Lake defensss. The Lake
coast win be speedily sxsmined and pre-
pared for defense.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-10-29
BUFFALO MARKET-Oct 2s

FL0UR-Market steady.
WHEAT-Market without important change
and With far demand. Sales 29,4OO bush No / aud
2 Chicago spring at $50 97c; 6,5OO bush Kenosha
spring Mt 96c; 34 90 bush MilUaukee club at co.;
y cor : ush red winter st Sl79I,S.
COhN-lnarket quiet with small sales at 4Oc.
Other grains quiet.
CANAL EtEEIGHTS-2so on corn, &c on
wheat To New York
LAKE IlIPQRTs-7.OOO bbls -four; IslOOO bu
VII u, 90 bush corn
CANAL. EK Pflt3 3TS-2,O o bbls -four. 3s3 Oe0 hu
wheat: lO5, ,nO bush cern.