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treated across the Arkansas line, to drill
their troops. Their available force is placed
at $500 men, including Texan Rangers and
tho Mississippi Regiment.
FORTRESS MONROE, July 10. (Midnight.J
A party consisting of Capt. Holiday, Capt.
Edward W. Jenkins, Lieut.. Jackman and
private Small Of the naval Brigade, Rawlings
of the Kentucky Light Cavalry, and r. W.
Shurtieti of the Illustrated News left Hamp-
ton without permission on a scout party
poorly armed and only one mounted. At
four and half o'clock this morning the party
was surprised in the wood a short distance
beyond New Market bridge, by 20 mounts
ed horsemen. Rawlings was instantly killed by
a bullet through his mead johnson d Shurtleff
were seen to fall and must have been made
prisoners. The others escaped. Three COM
Ianies went out and brought the body Of
Rawlings At least two rebels were shot
1t IS hoped that this viii put an eud to ire
p1nsible scouting
The Quaker City last night picked up a
man in 4 sail boat from Norfolk. lie reports
the raising Of three ships of War. and the
ridins Of cannon at the navy yard. There
arc not 5000 troops in Norfolk and vicinity.
lie says the rebels feel sure of success, and
cetormined to fight to the last extremity.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-07-26
ORDNANCE STORIES

The following explanations Of ordnance
stores now being used in the prosecution oil
the war, will be found very valuable for
reference.
Shells are hollow shot which are filed
with powder, and a fuse, which is attached
to them, ignites on firing, the shells explod-
ING at such times Us is regulated by the
length Of the fuse.
Metal fuses are of three descriptions, viz.
the threc-Inch, which Is driven with mealed
powder and will burn seven seconIs:the four
inch, which is driven with fuse composition,
and viii burn twenty seconds: and the short
range, which is also driven with the comno>
sltion, and will burn two seconds. These
have a metal screw cap. Fuse composition
is made with three pounds four ounces Of
pulverlzed saltpetre, one pound of sublimed
sulphur and two pounds twelve ounces of pit
mealed powder. One inch is supposed to
burn in five seconds, but when driven with
mealed powder the fuse burns twice as fast
in the same time.
\ slow match is made with loosely laid up
white hemp rope, which is dipped in a So
luton of lime-Water and saltpetro. One
yard Will burn for three hours.
Portfires are composed of two pounds of
sublimed birthstone, one pound Of mcalcd
cylinder powder, and SIX pounds of pulvcr-
lied saltpetre. One of these one foot long
will burn fifteen minutes.
''Bickford's Fuse consists of a tube Of
powder sewed around with tarrcdt wine: the
outside being covered with pitch. 1t burns
at the rate of twelve feet in five minutes and
and cannot be e~xtinguished by water.
Signal rocket composition consists Of four
pounds of pulyerized saltpetre, one pound of
sublimed sulphur. and one and onc-half
pounds of logwoOd charcoal.
Congreye rockets are driven on the same
principle as the signal rockets. The case is
Of wrought iron and is used sometimes for
shot and shell rockets. In the latter in
stance the fuse is adapted to the length of
flight.
Carcasses are hollow shot perforated with
Three holes and filled with a COMPOSITION
made OF SIX ounces of pulverized saltpetre.
'wo pounds eight ounces Of sublimcd sui
Puur' one pound fourteen sounces of pounded
rosln' ten ounces OF anthony, ten ounces of
tallo", and ten ounces Of turpeptine. They
are hrea as a shell, and are almost mextin-
guiShahle, burning about ten minutes.
The charge OF powder for heavy guns is
usually about one-third of the shot We;gbt.
for light guns about one fourth, and carton,
ades from eighth to one-sixteenth.
The cost of Dahgren's nine. inch c,,n
(iron) is : ID cents per pound. As thew
weigh 1900 pounds each, the cost of the
$645. The eight inch Cslumbiads weigh
about $500 pounds; the ten inch I6. 600
both arc sold at q cents per pound. Forty
W Founders weigh 5000 pounds; thirty-
two $500 TO 5,6co. The twelve FOUNDERS
are worth 5 cents, the other 6 cents Der
pound. Sea coast howitzers, of 8 and To-
inch bore, weigh from $500 to $500 per
pound each, aud are worth 81 cents Ier
pound. Siege howitzers are much lighter,
weighing $500 to 1000 pounds.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-07-26
nEMnrRATIC CONNEHTION.
Mo,1PtiItK, Jolly q

MurIFiIItK, JOiy n
The Democratic State Convention was
held here today. Erasmus Piymp'"n OF
Warlsh 70. the cd war horse of the Yer
mont Democracy, presided, and d. \. Dan
iorth Of Burlington and Z. NJ. Brown Of
MontpeIicr. were chosen Secretaries. Com
mittee on Res ,Iations-II. i. Smith, f. NJ.
Brown. George Washburu. Bradley Barlow,
and ". ". Jenncss.
4 nominating Committee equal in number
t. the representation in the State Senqtc
was appointed, and the convention adjourned
for dinner,
The attendance i not large. Several
counties arr net represented at all. Nothing
trauspired during the morning session to in,
dicIts the temper Of the convention upon
the great issues Of the day.
The following ticket was nominated
Fv Gocotor-Paul Dillingham;, Of Wa
terbury.
Far L,oul g5oropor-Stepheu Thomas,
~ West Fair5ec.
For TraaHrer-J I. Tbur.ton, Of Mont
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-07-26


Mr.. Whitney, Q-uartermaster sergeant o.
the Vermont regiment. was shot this NOR
ping by the rebels at New Port News only O
short distance from the camp. while search
ing for stray bullocks. An Internal ma
chine intended to blow up some of the ships
of war in the roads washed ashore this NOR
ming within a few rods of FIoyd's house. 1t
is ingenious and it is the second attempt
OF this kind. The Roanoke arrived at the
roads this morning.
She has been as far South as Saint Angus
tine. During the cruise she burnt a rebel
privateer, whose crew escaped to the shore.
The Quaker City is up from the Cape.
The Railroad at Old Point is in rapid
progress.
FIoyd's gun will be mounted and in 20
where it can be brought to bear on
Point. The Union gun will also
soon be mounted. Important news may be
from Old Point in the couise of a
Iew days.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-07-26

NEW YORK, July %.
The Herald's dispatch states that 300. OOO
men are ordered to Washington from differ
ent States New England and New York
respond nobly.
The President and Secretary Seward visit
ed the y. Y. Goth, at Fort Corcoran. which
expressed a determination to r~e-enlist for the
War, and the President has written a letter
complimenting this regiment for its bravery.
1t Is stated that a private of the Ist Conn.
lifted and carried a wounded rebel to a shady
spot, gave hun drink which revived him.
When the rebel drew his pistol and
shot his benefIctor dead. Also,
that a troop of rebel cavalry deliberately
fired into a number Of the wounded also,
that rebels have taken the bayoncts and
knives Of our dead and wounded and thrust
them into their hearts, leaving them sticking
there while the Louisiana Zouayes amused
themselves with Kicking heads they had cut
off, as foot ball-.
The 2nd New Hampshire went into action
with $50 mon, and returned with SEQ,
twenty-five Of whom are wounded Of the
others y are dead and II are IN ssing. Col.
Marston is doing well.
Two Georgian prisoners say Johnston's
division arrived at Manassas Sunday morn
ing, and report thar in the attempt to cap
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-07-26
ST. LOUIS, july %

a. LOUIS, July 20.
The Springfield (tlo.) correspondent Of
the Democrat, under date of tho Goth, writes
as follows:
Colonels Siegel and Solomon are reorsan-
izing their regiments for three years ser
vice, and are receiving many recruits from
tits vicinity. The entire force now here
Is over 5000 men, nearly all of whom will
be enlisted for three years.
Gen. Sveeny, with a force OF 1000 men
started yesterday for Forsyth on the Little
River. The rest of Gen. Lyons command
left Camp Seigel II miles north west of here.
to-day. They will go into camp at Little
York, 10 miles out on the Mt. Vernon road.
Other offensive operations will be made next
week.
Ben. McCulloch is still at Camp Walker,
Ark, with 5000 well armed troops. Gov.
Jackson is some II or Is miles this side,
with 10000 poorly armed and undisciplined
men.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-07-26

On Tuesday, 9th INST, Col. Woodruff, o
the Second Kentucky regiment, left Cincin
matt for Virginia via G~uyandotte, Va, with
orders to rout a party of " sec-shers' at that
place. About forty q" seceshers'' were cap
turcd and held as prisoners As soon as the
federal troops had occupied the town the
stars aud stripes We're displayed from the
houses OF many Unlonists at heart. \
touching incident occurred soon after the
subiugation Of the rebels. \ skiA was
rowed across from the Ohio side to the town,
bearing the American flag. In this was
seated an old lady sizty-fve years Of age, who
crossed to salute cur soldiers. She made q
speech as follows " | thought | would live
t. see the time when l could again carry the
stars and stripes in Guyandotte. She was
loudly cheered, and She returned to her home
Cd the Ohio shore with an Overlooking heart.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-07-26

I -'
\ special despatch to the Nashville Union
from Manassas 18th, says that at the first
fight at Bulls Run, Gen. Beauregard COM
manded, and that the enemy were repulsad
three times in great confusion and loss. The
Washington artillery Of New Orleans with 7
guns engaged the Sherman battery of Is
guns, and after making the latter change
their position Is times, silenced and forced
them to retire. Large quantities Of arms
were taken. Our loss Is trifing. Major
Harrison and two privates were killed. Cap
tains Dulaney and S%hipman and three pri-
Yates were wounded. \ federal officer of
high rank was killed, ana 500 in gold were
taken from his person.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-07-26
BJsroy. july %.

BJsToN. July %.
\ special Washington despatch to the
Boston Journal says gentlemen who have ar
rived in that city to-day from Manassas say
the Rebels were subjected to a terrible fright.
Thousands fled preciptately to Richmond.
Col. Ernstein went out with a suitable
force last night aud brought in six guns be-
longing to Sherhan's and Carlisle's batteries.
which the Rebels had left in their precipi-
tate retreat SIX prisoners were brough t in
to-day.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-07-26

SENATOR BREcKINRIDGE on ONE LEG.-The
long TRADE against the acts of the govern
ment iG which Senator Breckenridge indulg-
ed himself day before yesterday, reminds us
Of the tragedy of Hamlet, with the part of
OF Hamlet omitted or Of a country Blrnum
who engaged to exhibit himself for four
hours and a half standing on one leg. The
cx-Vice President goc5 wild in his denuncia-
tons of the past, present and future pro-
ceedings of the administration, but not a syl-
liable does he utter on the subject Of seces-
sion. One leg %sutices him to hop about on.
1t would be more in accordance with the
seriousness Of the subject, if he had stepped
out boldly on both feet. Nobody wants to
be reminded Of the doings Of the President,
without beng also It'd what they are for
". Y. Herald.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-07-26

4 company of seccssionists under McGofin,
a brother of the Governor Of Kentucky, had
a skirmish with the Georgetown Home Guard
yesterday, between Sedalla and Georgetown.
The Guard had Z killed, and the se-cessionists
8. Magofil retired to bis farm 6 miles
northwest OF Georgetown, where he encalnp-
ed with 700 men. His force was increasing.
Gen. Kcarney with 500 men is encamped
II miles norta of Fulton Galloway Co.
The Federal forces would probably give
battle to Magofin in the morning
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-07-26
n CRY. Jnlv Ic

The Fort Scott DeGl0crGt of the 18th fur.
ishes the following Gen. Lyon. who is
marching south, towards Springfield, has
about 5000 men, including Major Sturgcss'
command, "A pieces Of artillery, abundance
of ammunition, and a full train of baggage
wagons. McCulloch and jackson have re,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-07-26
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Every body needs this medicine, and all should
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This same medicine is also put up in a more
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DISEASES OF WOMEN.-DR. MArrIsoS
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Diseases and The special Diseases Of WOMEN, at
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p, Union st., Providence, R. I. See his sd-
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FEMALES in this paper.
Nov. -. daw1v
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-07-26
New YORK, July Is.

y letter from Marunsburgh, mostly anti,
cirated, says chat ; d@csertcrs from Capt.
Pages company Of gucrrillas, attached to
the regiment Of Col. E~lmundson. late a
member Of Congress, had come into the camp.
\ prominent rebel, named Wagloy, had also
deserted, aud was lying in tho woods, pre-
pared to give himself up t. the Federal
troops.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-07-26

The Adjutant Of the German Rihe., who
50 handsomely covered tho retreat, says
empty stomachs caused the disaster. Our
men had nothing but dry biscuit to eat Sun
day, Want Of food exhausted them and left
them IN no trim for fighting.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-07-26
BUNKER HILL, VA,


Monday Evening, July Is.
The army moved this morning, ., O00
strong, for Winchester, cucamping on
Bunker I'LL at night, which they took after
a slight skirm,sh with the rebel cavalry,
routing them and taking t@oof them prison
ers. Some OF the rebels were wounded, but
were carried off. The march is to be rc,um p
ed On Tuesday morning, and the army Will
eneamp in the vicinity of Winchester Tues.
day night. It is said Gen. Johnston has
masked batteries between Bunker Hill and
Winchester, but it is doubted. The First
Penn regiment is guarding Martiusburgh
and two Penn. regiments Of reserve are now
marching towards Williamsport. Thus ex-
perlcnccd troops viii be thrown to the front.
The present opinion is, that Gen. Johnston
will skirmisl heavily, but risk NJ pitched
battle.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-07-26

A despatch received at two O'Clock Tuesday
afternoon from DR.. B. W. Carpenter, assis-
tant surgeon, says that many Of the Bur-
lngton Company are missing, but that be
does not yet learn OF any one being killed.
We learn also that A. j. Moves of the
Bennington Company was badly wounded in
the tbIgh, and probably taken prisoner.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-07-26

Brass guns are much lighter; the army
PATTERN. weighing only 4,300. They are
sold at 46 cents per pound. The Dahlgreen
brass guns are still propOrtionately higher
priced. The patent mountain howitzer.
Twelve FOUNDER, weighs only go pounds and
Is sold at IS cents per pound. Shell sell ac-
cording to weight, az from 1 to 6 cents a
pound, and shot from 3! to i cents per
pound.
Rifle guns are worth in ratio to calibrc,
the additional sum Of from $50 to 800
over the original cost The new projcctiles
Of james, Sawyer, and lIotchkis5 vary in
cost from Sc to SO.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-07-26

WASHINGTJN, July 2i.
The L~aieilgHcr Of this morning learns
from Two intelligent officers of the Ellsworth
Louaycs who arrived in this city last night,
one Of whom left Centrcyille at t PM. and
the other Fairfax Court House at noon, that
up to this time, at these respective points,
no rebel forces had appeared, which would
seem sufficiently to indicate hat it is no
part Of their purpose TO undertake anything
like an advance towards Washington.
Affairs wear 4 more cheerful aspect to-day.
Fresh troopsarc continually arriving and they
appear to be OF desirable character. Bag.
gage wagons and commisariat supplies APP
pear to be as plentiful as heretofore. Alto
sether there is a gathering up of army frag-
mcnts.
Major Biddcwel # the Michigan first
regiment, who assumed command after Col.
Wilcox fell, wa yesterday and is to-day
gathering up his men. He estimates that
80 or 10 were killed in his regiment, and
about double the number wounded.
Business at the War Department is re-
markably heavy. Telegraphic dispatches
hourly accumulate the senders rendering
troops in surprising numbers. For example
Illinois has offered II aud Indiana 10 reg
iments. Some of them are already started,
and others will be en- route tomorrow.
Information reached here this morning
that the rebel pickcts had come up to where
Gen. Tyler formerly encampcd in the neigh
borbood Of Falls Church.
BosToN, July "a.
Two hundred tons Of powder aud I,OO0,-
600 ball cartridges were sent from the Wa
tcrtown Arsenal yesterday for the scat of
war.
\ letter received from New Bedford states
the gun boat Massachusetts, had a two hours
engagement on the 9th inst, with a rebel
battery Oh Ship Island at the mouth of the
Mississippi, but the range was too great for
effective service. The Massachusetts was
slightly damaged in the rigging.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-07-26

BENNINGTON COUNTY CONvENTION.-There
was a " no-party" Convention at Arlington.
the 18th INST, which nominated the follow.
ing ticket for County officers E. n. S.
MORGAN, AUGUSTUS G.. CLARK, Senator's
MARTIN MATTIsoN, ANoRI Benson, assistant
JnGGcs n. b. HALL, NtGtc'S AtOrncY. Az
son Buck, Sheriff. AUSTIN p. GRAHAM, H,qh
Baillf: JAMES B. MEAcHAM, Judge Of Pro
tate for Bennington District; HARVEY X.
FOWLER, Jndge Of Probate for Manchester
District.
The candidates are, or were in party times,
we believe, all Republicans. 1t was resolved
ITO lay aside party principles and Platforms;
and the County Committee were instructed
to call Union Delegate Conventions'' here
after.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-07-26

The Rutland Courier can't wait for the
action Of the Democratic "no-party" Con-
vention, to meet On the 24th, and runs up a
State Ticket Of lite own make-Frederick
Holb-ook Tor Governor, Paul Dillingham; for
Lieut. Governor, and John B. Page for
Treasurer. No 60. Mr.. Courier. Hon. LEVI
U~sDERwooD 81 Ii 10 be Lieut.. Governor.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-07-26

\ special despatch from Pensacola Of the
l4th to the Mobile Register says Captain
Clinton's Montgomery riffs fired on a
launch of a Federal steamer this morning
near the East pass, killing several mon,
incluAing the cOmmandinr oficer.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-07-26

hAsfEk's MONTHLY MAGAzlNE. for Au-
gust The sketches of the \. Y. Central
fsfk are excellent. Tho Coast Rangers
chronicle Of events in California-is a b;ttar
satire on the treatment which the Indians of
the Ear West have undergone from the blond
thirsty borderers. little checked in their Zero,
sity by the Government. One Of those
srrikinS articles on insect life, with which
TIM magazine has been enriched from time
10 une' with ITS beautiful illustrations, toll
aove The novellettes of Orley Farm and
.nHnp' by rFolloPc and Thaekeray, are con-
eor sale by Fuller.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-07-26
LOUISVILLE. July -.

V"I -
The attack On the battery at Hattcras by
the Wabash is confirmed. 1t is also stated
that an attack was made on the Oregon inlet
and the rebels shclled out.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-07-26
MOTHERS. READ THIS.

The following is an extract from a letter written
by a Pastor of a Baptist Church to the Journal
and Messenger Cincinnati, Ohio, and peaks vol
umes in favor Of that world-renovned medicine,
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup, for Children
T~eething
d" We see an a .yertisement in your columns Of
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup. Now we never
said a word in favor Of a patent medicine before
in our life, but we feel compelled to say 10 your
readers, that this is no humbug-wo have tried it
and know 1t to be all it claims. 1t il, probably.
one Of the most successfu! medicines Of the dag
because 1t is one Of the best. And those Of your
readers who have babies can't do better than to
lay in a supply"
Sept. q, 1850. 5awly