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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-12-07
BEN.
Yours truly,
SOUTHERN NEWS.

The Charleston Mercury in a recent numb,
er says the object of the federal invaders is
to take the slaves and cotton, and it advices
to clear the plantations of slaves, horses and
cattle, and to burn the cotton, wherever there
is danger Of their falling into the hands of
the Lincolnitcs.
The Charleston Courier deprecates the
raising Of black flags, and says that it is
urged principally by those who keep a safe
distance from the war.
A New Orlenns despatch says that Gov,
Moore and Generals Lorell and Ruggles, on
the 9th ult., reviewed IS 600 troops, in
Guiding l 400 free cOlored men.
The Bowling Green Courier recommends
the seizing o hostages for any rebels in the
Federal prison.
The Richmond Enquirer publishes cor
respondent between Lieutenant Maury and
the lGvand Duke Constantine, the Grand
Admiral of the Russian Navy. Constantine
invites Lieut.. Maury to enter the Russian
service, to which Lieut.. Maury replies that
he cannot until Southern Independence is
established.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-12-07

The GEOLOGICAL RrpoRr.-The forth-com-
ing Geological report of the State of Vermont
WILL probably, be ready for distribution in
January next. 1t will make 025 pages,
quarto, in . volumes, illustrated with over
S5o wood cuts, and SO photographic plates,
including two maps of the State, and will be
an elegant and creditable affair. to all con-
cerned.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-12-07
VERMONT STATE TEMPERANCE
SOCIETY.

The next annual meeting of the Vermont State
Temperance Society, will be holden ct Brandon,
on Wednesday, the 18th of December next, COM
mencing at o'clock, 2. M, and continue at the
pleasure of the Society.
The members of the Society and other friends
Of Temperance are cordially invited to be present
and aid in the advancement Of this important
work, and all county, town and other Tempersnce
organizations in the State, specially invited to
send delegates.
The hospitality of the citizens Of Brandon will
be rendered to all who may be in attendance, and
the several Railroads Of the State will return
those present for fare one way, upon presenting
a certificate of the Secretary
Addresses may be expected on Wednesday eve
ming.
The several newspapers of toe State srs re-
quested to publish the above notice.
JOSH HowR, JR-,
ALpAcE WALKER,
JAMES BAR EFT.
LORENZO SHELDON, Err. Co--
WIN. A. BURNETT,
c. A. THOMAS,
d. S. CHArTERros,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-12-07
Congress-,

The First regular Session of the thirty
seventh Congress, opened Monday at noon,
The members from the loyal States were an
nounccd as for the most part in attendance,
The House was organized at the special ses-
sion of July last.
According to the Classification of the New
York Evening Post, the Senate will consist
of t'0enty-nins Republicans, fus "Union"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-12-07

men from Slave States, e,yht Democrats, and
three Secessionists, these last being Jesse
ID. Bright of Indiana, Waldo Ii. johnson
and Trusten Polk, both Ct Missouri; and
the House of Representatives of one hundred
and twenty-five Republicans, t'oeHfy-s'r
Union men, thirty fge Democrats. and e,gM
Reconsideration last are as follows !:
Samuel E. Ancona of Pa, Henry c. Bur-
nett of KY, Henry May Of Md, Elijah Il.
Norton and John w. Reed Of Mo-. g. l..
Vallandigham of Ohio, and Ben. Wood of
n Y.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-12-07

" ksrERN VIRGINIA The loyal Lesisla-
ture met at Wheeling December ID. The
Governor ) message advocates strong meas
ures against rebsl abctt,rs, AMI resolution
was offered for stringent confiscation law.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-12-07

DEATH IN CAMP ETHAN ALLEN-The hrst
death in the ranks of the Cavalry regiment
took place in the hospital Yesterday '"'
deceased was Austin A. Harris, oil 'ern'n'
member Of Co. F. He died from co"se'''o"
of the lungs following measles. HIS remains
were conveyed to the Rutland cars TINE
morning for conveyance to his home' eight
Of his comrades acting as pail bearers, and
accompanied by the entire regiment. At
the depot prayer was offered and tie" re-
marks made by Chaplain Woodward.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-12-07
THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.

Feaow Citizens Of the Senate and
House of Representatives.
In the midst of unprecedented political
troubles we have cause for great gratitude to
God for unusual good health and most abund-
ant harYests.
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bkEe'
Approved November 20, 1861.
No: 73.-AN ACT in relation to supplies
Volunteers

No. 73.-AN ACT in relation TO supplies for
Volunteers.
IL IS hereby enacted, &c.
Sec. 3. The Governor is hereby authorized and
required to supply the volunteers from this State
that are now hereafter may be in the service of
the United States, from time to time, their
circumstances may require, with clothing, tents,
camp equippage, arms, equipments, provisions,
medicines and all articles required in the medical
department, that should be furnished to them by
the United States under the existing laws, and the
rules and regulations Of the War department
in relation thereto, when the War Department
shall refuse or neglect. for unreasonable length
OF time, In the opinion of the Governor or shall be
unable to furnish them, and may Draw his warrants
therefor on the treasurer Of The State, in favor
Of such person or persons may be designated
by him. PROVIDED, that such clothing, tents arms,
equipments, and supplies shall be furnished I'm.
der and In accordance with the rules and regula.
lions of the war department.
Sec. 2. This act shall take effect from its pas
Approved November 81, 1861.
No. 14.-AN ACT to prevent the running of the
statute of limitations on debts due to volun-
teen in the service OF the United States.
II Is hereby enacted, &c.
Sec. l. In ali cases where Citizen of this
STATE has volunteered or enlisted, under the laws
OF the STATE, by consent of the Governor there
Of, into the service Of the United States, or who
shall hereafter volunteer or enlist. fos the pur
pose Of eubduing the present rebellion, who had
or shall have, a the time Of volunteering or en-
listing, any debt due from. or cause Of action
against, any other person. the time of his absence
in suoh ssrviee shall not be taken as any part of
Tie sine limited for the eonntncsuent Of bis &C.
tion, founAsd on such cause u action, or for the
recovery Of such debt. d
6ses :. This net shall take efsct from it, pas
AYFeevsa Nevsnbsr l6, ls6l. RI s
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hse.
Approved Nov. 81, 1861.
No. IAN ACT relating to supplies for t


No. IAN ACT relating to supplies for the
Vermont Troops.
IS hereby enacted, &c.
Sec. l. The Quartermaster General of the
State is hereby authorised to forward to the Yer
mont troops, 10 The field, articles of cloth
ing, hospital, and medic j stores shall be gra-
tut on ly forwarded to him for thst purpose, at
such place as be hall designate for that purpose,
in this State, but rations commissary stores of
any kind shall not be included in the provisions
Of this bill.
Sec. 2. The Quartermaster General is hereby
instructed to furnish to more newspapers
in this State FOR grstutoas publication mon bly,
statement OF the number and kind Of articles con-
tributed, from what town the same have been re-
seived and to what regiments and companies said
articles have been distributed.
Sec. 8. This act shall take effect from its pas
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-12-07
THE WAR FOR THE UNION.

In considering the policy to be adopted for
suppressng the instruction | have been
anxious and careful that the inevitable con-
fiot for this purpose shall not degenerate
into violent and remorseless revolutionary
struggle. | have therefore in every case
thought it proper to keep the integrity of
the Union prominent as the primary object
of the contest on our par, leaving all oues-
tions which are not of vital military i'm
portance to the more deliberate action of the
national legislature.
In the exercise of my best discretion, |
have adhered to the blockade of the ports
held by the insurgents, instead of putting
in force by proclamation the law OF Congress
enacted at the last session,
for closing those ports. So, obeying the die
tatcs Of prudence as well as the obi cations OF
law, instead of transcendins | have ad-
hered to the act Of Congress to confscate
property used for insurrectio0ary purposes.
1t new law upon the same subject shall be
proposed its propriety will BE- duly
considered. The Union must b. preserred.
and hence all indispensable III cans must be
employed. We should not be in haste to de-
termine that radical aud extreme measures,
which may reach the loyal as well as disloyal,
are indispensable.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-12-07
FdboHBe'
Approved November 20, 1861.

No. 7o.-AN ACT relating to clothing supplied
by this State TO soldiers.
vs. hsrsJy enacted, &c.
SEC. /. The governor is hereby directed to
arrange with the COVE ument of the United States
for, and obtain payment TO- tbs State OF the first
value of any clothing that has been or may be
furnished supplied by this State to the Vermont
militia volunteers, which are or may hereafter
be in the service of the United States out of the
all swsnces made by the United States, for the
clothing Of soldiers in its service otherwise.
SEC. 2. II any such soldier shall obtain the
allowances aforesaid, or its equivalent, without
any abatement or drawb back, for such clothing
shall have been SO supplied or furnished to him
by this state the first value of such clothing shall
be deducted and retained from the pay Pllowed by
this state to such soldier.
SEC. 8. 1t shall be the DUTY of the governor
to procure and furnish to the Of the state,
from time to time, complete rolls of the names Of
the soldiers who shall obtain such allowance of
clothing or its equivalent, with the value of such
clothing or the amount received in money, and
the treasurer shall make the deduction specified
in the seco nd section of this act.
SEC. 4. This act shall take effect from is pass
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-12-07
The DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.

The report of the Secretary OF the Interior
with the accompanying documents, exhibits
the condition of the several branches of the
public business pertaining to that DEPART
ment.
The depressing influence of the Instruction
has been especially felt in the operations of
the patent and gener / land Offices. The
cash receipts from the sales of public lands
during the past year have exceeded the
expenses of our land system. only about
100000 The sales have been entirely
suspended in the Southern States, while the
Interruptions of the business OF the Country
and the diversion of large numbers of men
from labor to military service, have OBJ
structed settlement in tie new states and
territories OF the northwest. The receipts
IF the patent office have declined IN nine
months about 800 900. rendering "a large
reduction vi the force euapi yea Necessary 10
make it seli-Sustalning
TIE demands upon the United States
for pensions Will BE- largely In
creased by the insarreo ION. Nuns
erous applications for pensions based upon
the casualties of the existing war have ais
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-12-07
Approved November 81, 1861.

No. ss.-AN ACT relating to the pay Of the Yer
mont Cavalry Regiment.
II Is hereby enacted &c.
Sec. l. The soldiers enlisted in, or to be enlist
ed IN the cavalry regiment now raising in this
state under the authority Of the Government OF
the United States, by Colonel L. B. Platt shall be
entitled to the same pay and privileges provided
for other soldiers by the act entitled an act to
provide for raising six special regiments for pro-
tecting and defending the Constitution and the
Union," approved April 26, 1861, subject to the
provisions Of law relating thereto, snd their fami
lies shall be entitled to The same benefits and sup
port as the families Of other soldiers are now en-
titled to by law.
Fec. 2. This act shall take effect from its pas
sage.
Approved October 90 1861
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-12-07
Approved October 20, 1861.

No. GAN ACT for the aid of the Vermo t
volunteers in transmitting portions of their
pay to their families and assignees
IL as hsJeby enacted, &c.
Sec. /. The treasurer of the State is hereby
authorized and required to act as depository aud
distributor of the funds, which the Vermont vol
unteers, serving the United States, may desire to
send into the State, under the allotment system
adopted by the government of the United States.
by general order. numbered eigh ty-one of the
war department, dated September 10, A. d. 1861,
or under such notifications thereof, as may be
lawfully made.
Pee. 2. There shall be paid to such depositor
of such funds, interest thereon, at the rate of
five per cent. per annum, upon all such deposits
ss shall remain in the treasury for the period Of
six months or longer.
SEC. ). The governor is hereby authorized and
directed to take proper measures, to cause im;n'
date information to bc given to the volunteers
aforesaid, Of the existence and operation of said
allotment system. and of the provisions Of this
act, and to invite said volunteers to avail them
selves of its benefits.
SEC. 4. This act shall take effect from its
passage.
Apnroyad Novsmhar 1861
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-12-07
THE NAVY.

The report of the Secretary OF the Navy
presents in detail the operations of that
branch of the service, the activity and ener-
gY which characterize its administration,
and the results of the measures to increase
its efficiency ard power. Such have been
the additions by construction and purchase
that it may almost be said that Navy has
been created and brought into service since
our difficulties commenced. Besides block
aiding our extensive coast, squadrons larger
than ever before assembled under cur hag
have been put afoat and have performed deeds
which have increased our Naval renown
would invite special attention to the re-
commendation of the Secretary for more
perfect organization of the Navy by intro
ducing additional grades in the service. The
present organization is defective, and unsatis-
factory and the suggestions submitted by
the department will it is believed if adopted,
obviate the difficulties alluded to, promote
the harmony and increase the efficiency of
the Navy.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-12-07
THE COURTS AND LAWS.


There are three vacancies on the bench OF
the Supreme Court, two by the decease
Of Justices Daniel and Mclean, and one by
the resignation OF Justice Campbell. have
so lar forborne making nominations,
to fill the vacancies, for reasons
which | will now state. Two of the
outgoing Judges resided within the states now
over-run by revolt, 50 that if their success
sors were appointed in the same localities
they could not now serve upon their cir.
cults, and many of the most COM
petent men there probably would not take
the personal hazard of accepting to serve,
even here, upon the supreme bench.
have been unwilling to throw all the APP
pointments northward, thus disabling myself
from doing justice to the South on the return
OF peace although may remark that, to
transfer to the North one which has here
tofore been in the South, would not. with
to territory and population, be
unjust.
During the long and brilliant Judiciary
career of Judge Mclean, bis circuit grew
to an empire altogether too large for any
one Judge to give the courts therein more
than q nominal attendance, rising in
from one million four
hundred and seventy thousand
and eighteen in 1880, to six mil
lions one hundred and fifty-one thousand
four hundred land five in 1860. Besides this
the country has outgrown our present
judicial system. If uniformity was
at all intended the system requires that ali
the States shall be accommodated by circuit
courts attended by Supreme JUDGES while
in fact Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Kansas,
Florida, Texas, California, and Oregon have
oever had any such courts. Nor can this
we'll be remedied without change of the
system, because the adding OF Judges to
he Supreme Court enough for the
of all parts of the country
With circuit courts, would create court ell
;opether too numerous for judicial body OF
inv eort, and the evil of it will be one that
viii increase as new States come into the
Union. Circuit Courts are useful or not
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-05-11

FaAHESoss. Nay 10.
There h greet exsstsnsnt oecseio~ed 81 =
messsegsr's arriving here u IL o'clock iess
night, With di-pslehss fos ne 0ovssses. -
porting On isvssios 10 Owen county. The
Governor hss sent . special Gessssssr 10 -.
certain the particulars. Vhs oihsasy are II
eeadinsss 10 msreh.
LcunvILLs Nay 10.
Asrsengsrs srrived at Fraski.ss THE uoeo.
iss fr.n Osso county. saying that bssvsss
1000 and 1000 negross we're ssnsd and
formed into company. and we're committing
dspesdeti0nA The whites undertook % Dis
arm them. Vhse sevsssl we're killed.
The 0ovsssos has sent Gen Buekses - -
certain the truth Of the matter. He hss not
yet reformed.
TAs House yesterday, BY vote of 70 aeaisss
z. psssed . rssolutios asking the 0ovsssee 70
eommanicats the ss0es Of sgests employed
fos the purchase Of asms the amouot. sharss.
ter aud number of arms purchased, aud u r.
csivsd. vhst disposition he's bssn msds Of thso
H. the Ssnsts.
Mr.. Sin pson introdussd resolution which
lies over, that the Governor Be requested to
irsus proclsustsop forth With rrohibilius The
passsgs Of armed mss froo Tennessee or slss.
where through Kentucky for the pusposs el
attacking.
the Mayors veto RI % sppropristioo ol
t30O.OOO to arm The city, was sustained BY
the Council. The Mayor says 500 400 10 suf.
6eisss The C"uDeil appropriated $1,000 for
.hs relief Of the poor.
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l. Al E N + W s..
Report Of the nssylas6 Legislature
Co00iteoo - Fo4osol 4elot. 0ss.

Report Of The 0ssylas1 Legislature
C000ltso0 0a Ro0osoJ 8e1os.0ns.
HssossicE. Msy ..
4 company Of 90 men pasesd through here
IRON Bslsi@ors for Hsrpss's Ferry.
Tvo thousaud Federal tseops lssdsd at Lo-
eust Point. ~ sesss tor the Relay Hoass and
Wsshington.
Tie N. 7. Asvalds New Orleans Dispatch
says that 8 COO applications we're received Ior
letters Of marqus. many ffo0 foreign Statsa
Three thousand I've boedrsd trooPs we're
-svieved b. the 0ovsrsos ysst. rdsy.
The Lsgislssuss Comoitass on Federal rela-
tioss reported. pronooasieg the war vsged
against the South uacouseiistions III and subver.
sivs to toe principle on vhish the Uoion vss
founded. and ympsthisine deeply With South
ern brethren 10 defense Of psineil 1s and sssf
govsrnnent, and slso inplosss the President %
seeept the olive branch hsDd ost 70 him BY the
Confederate States. whose President repeated
y declared they SEX only eslt-dslense. and 10
be let alone; that Aarylaad desires . peace
able recognition BY the Independent Confsdsr.
ate states. and gives her assent thereto; that
ths present occupstion Of naPylsnd - fls
grant violation Of the COsetitutioD; y advises
ctIssns TO abstaio from iatsrfereoee with the
Federal troops; and says. sndsr exis ing cir
cums'aness. It 10 insxpsdtsst TO sall sovsr.
sign eons sDtion.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-05-11
co Nj Nj E RCI Al
DAv NPORr AARKET.
DAILY REPORT.

OFFICE OF rHs DsMOCRAr AND NBws,
Friday I've, May 10, 1851. !
Business quiet. Produce Of Ill kinds inactive
Price. abroad leave no margin for shipment. W.
quote:
Flour Firm 1t S4.6O@5OO.
wHEAr-Dull 1t 7O@75c. Receipts $50 bs.
Shipments 1850 bu.
BARLEY Quiet at 2O@15c.
CoRN--Stesdy At lsc0lsc. Receipts 7e7 bu,
Shipments 3202 bu.
OArs-Sapply limited. We quote st l4@l5H
Receipts As bu.
PsrAross.- at s0lJc. Receipts 1l3 bu
HAY-Dull 1t $4@5.
COAL-From wagon l0c per bushel Coal VII
ley coal &c in yard Henry county coal lOc in thu
yard.
WooD-Hickory oH: O.k $500 per cord
LAKD--1O@l3Ac y b.
HAMs-New Sugar Cured ll@l2Xc per lb.-
Common 10@I. Hc per lb.
CHEsss- Hsrkimer Co. l3@l7o per lb.; Wss-
torn Reserve II nH@,2kc.
POuLrRY-Live Chickens 3l.2501. so 3 dos
Dressed 60sc p b. Turkeys, s0075c dressed
do. s@l0c y b.
BurrsR.-Plenty At l0@l7Ks = b.
EGos-lO0l2Kc y dos.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-05-11

MURRAY TKEAT.-Capt. Littler gave
the citissns in the vicinity Of the Post Office
block rare treat last evening 10 military tao
tics The Gusrds went through the svolusions
in the most perfect manner, showing that their
training has been Of the most rigid and sstis-
factory character. Capt. Lttlsr and bic Of
ticsrs deserve much credit. They we're loudly
ensered BY the people. There is no better
company In the State. we venture to say.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-05-11

FRlDAY, Nay 10.
ARRIVED.
KA1u CAssBI, Hiilhouss, Aontsoss.
CANADA, Parker; st. kouis.
KAfa CAss.L, Hillhouss, Montsoss.
CANADA, Parker, st. Paul.
The Ksy City, Capt. worden, will BE- the rega-
lar Nertherp Line packet for ST. Lsuis and way
points this morning. IS
The Pembina, Capt. Hill, will be the rseu-
lar Northern Line boat for st. Psulithis morn.
ing.
The Havksys State will be the regular aorth-
srn Line packet for st. Paul Tomorrow Sunday J
morning. sw2t4fs ga.
TIE BsLpAsr.-This popular freight craft will
bs receiving at the leves sntil o'clock to-day. q
which tine she viii depart for St. Louis. She
has ample acconnodation for . few cabin passsn-
gers. Her csmnau1sss, Capt. Fosss.aad Clerk
Casltea, are clever gentlemen, and We hope they
win - ssnepbsssd by the ship9ing community
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TTemead0us 1urrlcane.
Correspondence Of the Peoria Democratic UnioI


4A0NoLlA. Nay 8.
Ma EDr1oR :-Y sstsrdsy this region Of coon-
try wss visited by . very heavy gale Of vi"d.
.ce. mpanisd with rain and IL. and tremendo .
thunder AID lightning. Fences we're pro,trst
ed end much damage done to fruit trees and
shrubbery. and II 10 fsarsd the blossoms we're
80 severely bruised that they will MT produce
fruit.
Among other disasters that occurred. brick
house, belonging to Mr.. Hunt. and occupied
by Mr.. PoIsn, was blown down. but poriiU .
Of one side being left standing. A. the storm
struck the house. hr. Polan sprang to the door
to prevent its being blows open. when the
door and ~ frame and castings we're pressed
in, and in . shorter time than it takes TO write
it. the houss vas in ruins Mrs Polan and
child were severely injured. bnt it is hoped
not fatally. The furniture Vas crushed to
atoms. 1t 10 marvel that any Of the inmates
escaped With lite.
The vet season has prevented many from
sowiog the breadth Of grain that they intend
ed. but that which has hesn got 10 looks very
promising. Yours A
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-05-11

SHALL THERE BE NOMINATION a-
That sss@s to b the question. There are on.
y three days 'sft 10 which to Act We hsye
ssid I'll - have to cay about the matter. Il
the eomGittes don't zee ct to place : e.na,
dsts 10 the Geld against Mr. Leake. then q B,
4 We know there ere two Of The domn,.t..
Who decline 70 aet in The matter. and Of The
Sssliss sf the sshsr tvo on the sabj ct " sr,
~ advissd. ~ s as
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-05-11

DAvssroar. Iowa. Nay 10, 1891.
hnssa EDEfoas will you permit ne
tarough your columns on the part Of m, SCH
and command, to return my sincere thanks 10
Mayer Frsach. Hirsm Price. E.q., R. B. Hill
Esq. Captain Li,tler. Csptsin Brewster asd
the si,issas Of Davenport generally, Tor the
many kind and liberal attentions shows them
while in year city. Very truly yours,
F. 9. Hsasox,
Capt. Gov. 0reys, Dubuqus.