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TuE VERMONT REGIMENT.


FIELD AND STAFF OFFICERS.
Col. J. WoIcott Phelps
Ljeu.. Col Z. T. " ashburp,
Major, II. Y. orthen,
Adiutant, Hiram Stevens,
Quarter Master, f.. \. More,
surgeon, E. h. SanbOrn,
ASST surgeon, Willard Child,
Sers't Major, c. &. Chandler,
Drum Major, Thomas K. Clark,
Fife Major, Martin j McManus,
Chaplain, Rev. Levi II. Stone.
COMPANY OFFICERS.
Company T., Brandon, lsf Regiment
Joseph Bush, Captain,
William Croonan, lst Lieut.,
Eben 0rmsbee. Ensign. ga Privates, |
Drummer, Fifer.
Company B., lLddieJ.ry. 1st Regiment
Z. S. Hayward, Captain,
Chas. W Rose, lst Lieut..
0. W. Heath, ID Lieut.,
E. P. Russell, Sd Lieut. 81 Privates,
Drummer, l Fifer-
Company D., Rniand, lst RegiD.eof.
Wm. Y W. Ripley Captain,
Geo. I. Roberts, lst Lieut.,
! g. Kingsley Ensign. % Privates,
Drummer, Fifer.
Company E., Mortified, Isl Regiment
Wm II. BOynton, Captain,
c. A. Webb, lst. Lieut.,
F. b. Cove I'd Lieut.,
Darius Thomas, Lieut.. 81 Privates, l
Drummer l Fifer, Servants.
Company C., S1cantoa, hh Regiment.
L. D. Clark, Captain,
A. Z. Jewett, lst Lieut.,
]. Sheridan, Ensign. IL Privates, l
Drummer, Fifer-
A p+yd EcO,s1 nj
VIM. W Patton, Captain,
Andrew j. Dixie, LIST Lieutenant,
Solomon Z. Woodward, Ensign ca Pri-
yates, Drummer.
Company E.. CaveH9'st, 2rd Regiment.
0. S. futile, Captain.
A. Clark, lst Lieut.,
;. Dutton, Ensign. C5 Privates. Drum
uer. l Fifer.
Company B., st. l81rs, hh Regimen.
Geo. G. Hunt, Captain,
Hiram L. Perkins, lst Lieut..
F.E. Bell, Ensign. 81 Privates' L Drum
| mer, Fifer.
Company A., Burlington, hf Rfg''eHt'
d. Brainard Peek, Captain,
O. g. Mower, 1st Lieut.
G. ]. Hagar, Ensign
| - go, r. T. purken; 2nd J. r. Lewis; Sd
rdrs- Pitkin 9Th W. L. Harris lst Corpora, E.
7 inc b.
IL n r. Tenant 67 Privates. Drummer, Fifer.
Company B., Bradford, 2nd R-gne-t.
| Dudley X. Audross, Captain.
John i. Pickett Jr., lst Lieut..
Roswell Farnum, Ind Lieut..
| John c. Stearns. Sd Lieut.. 10 Privstss,
Drummer, Fifer.
| STATE OF VEgNoNT-
| ApIuTAxr Il INSPECTOR GENERALS 0FrIcE,t
Rutland, May ., 1851
The commanding officers Of tho several COM
uanies composing the First Volunteer Regiment
will report themselves with the men under their
command, to Col. Phelps, upon the Fair Ground,
IN Rutland, at nine o'clock, A. ~. May Sd.
While the Regiment shall remain in Camp the
Commander r-in-Chief eDjoins upon the Officers and
men the strictest discipline and decorum, snd
constant and close attention TO drill. remembering
at all times that military discipline is absolute
deepotisu, and military department Is the depori
uaentof gentleman
II. HENRY BAXTER,
adj. q Insp. Goal.
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AN IRISH RKGuLAR.-The following diaiogu
really took place between Lieut.. A. @. Cd.
late Of the United States Texan army, and
Pat. Fletcher, one of the privates of the
Second Cavalry, now at Carlisle, then near
Fort Bliss
Ofeu-Wcll, Pat, amt you going TO follow the
General, (Twiggs).
Pat-If Gineral Scott ordhers as 10 folly him.
sir, begor Toby (Pat's horse) can gallop as we'll
the best Of 'em.
:, OIL mean, won't you isaVs the sholition
army, and join the free South.
Pat-Begor / never enlisted in th' abolition ar
my, and never will. | agreed to ssrye Z ncle Ssn
for five year, and the divil pin mark was made
in the contract, with my consent ever since. When
my time is up, if the army isn't the same il il
now, | won't join it again.
O1f-Pat, the ''Second" (CavalEY) was eighteen
months old when you and joined. The man who
raised our gallant regiment is now the Southern
President; the man who 80 lately commanded It il
now Southern General. Can you remain in it
whom they are gone?
Pat-Weli. YOU ace the fact of the mather Is,
Lieut.. c., amt much of a scholar; can't argue
the question with you but what would N Y mother
say if desarted my colors7 Oh, the diyiI o give
in I'll ever give in, now, that's the ind of it. l
tried to run away once, a few weeks after enlist
in but a man vouldn't missed thin. It's quite
different now, Lieutenant, and I'm not goin' to
disgrace naither iv my countries.
O6-Do you know that you'll have to fire on
green Irish eolors, in the southern ranksi
Pat-And won't you have to FIRE on them colors,
(pointing to the flag at Fort Biiss) that yerseIf
and of US licked - rangers under, Sure it isn't
a greater shame for an Irishnaa 10 Ere on Irish
colors, than for an American TO FIRE on American
oolors. An tn oath ii be on my side, you know,
LientenaDt.
Of-D-n the man that relies on Paddles, 1
say.
Pst-The same compliments to des arters, ye
honor
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-05-10

DEATH oE Mrs. Co1TnLL.-The people of
Montpelier were surprised on Sunday by an
n9unceuent Of the death of the wife Of
N4llon Cotull; for, altho' her health had
,cn TOR sometime failing, she had by the
rsngth Of viii kept up and about her
h.Gschold duties nearly to the period OF her
le.th. Possessing large knowledge of public
af4 4irs aud public men, aud an energy almost
masculine, yet she did not lack the virtues
& he woman. She was an excellent mother,
and live sons will ever bless her memory.
She was, too, good neighbor, hearty
friend aud a kind nurse for many a sick
ranger throwa upon her hands. Her po-
.;ion for thirty years in the principal pub
house of this town, made her very large
.rcle of acqu4iutances and friends, who will
receive tins Intelligence with sorrow.-hoa'-
t, s.- y 0trLugR
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By tie President of tIse United States-
\ PROCLAMATION.

WHEREAS, existing exigences demand immediate
and ADEQUATE measures for the protection of the
National Constitution, and the preservation of
the National Union, by the suppression of in
surrectionary combinations now existing in sew
eral States, for opposing the laws Of the Union
and obstructing the execution thereof-to which
end a military force in addition to that called
forth by my proclamation of April IS, in the
present year, appears to be indispeDsa5ly neces-
saTy; therefore,
I, Abraham Lincoln, President Of the United
States and commander chief Of heArmy and Va
" thereof and of the Militia of the several States,
when called in active service, do hereby call into
the service of the United States 203i volunteers
to serve for period of three years. unless sooner
discharged and be mustered into service as in
fantry and cavalry The proportions of each arm
and details of enrolment and organization will be
made known through the Department of War
And l also direct that the regular army OF the
United States be increased by the addition of eight
Regiments of Infantry, ono Regiment Of Cavalry,
and one Regiment Of Artillery, making altogether
a maximum aggregate increase Of %, IA officers
and enlisted men. Tho details Of which increase
will also be made known through the Department
of War.
And further direct the enlistment for not less
than one nor more than three years, Of $4,000
scamen in addition to the present force, for the
naval service of the nted States. The details of
the enlistment and organization will be made
known through the Department Of the Navy.
The call for volunteers hereby made and the
direction for the increase of the regular army, and
for the enlistment of seamen hereby given, togeth-
or with the plan Of organization adopted for the
volunteers and the regular forces, hereby authori-
zed, will be submitted to Congress as soon as as
sembled.
IN the mean time l earnestly invoke the co-opo-
ration Of all good citizens in the measures hereby
adopted-for the cfectusl suppression of unlawful
violencs-for the impartial enforcement of oonsti
tutional laws-and for the speediest possible re-
storation Of peace a1d order and of happiness and
prosperity throughout our country.
In testimony whereof have hereunto set my hand,
and caused the seal of the United States 20 be
affixed. Done at the City of Washington, this
I'd day Of May, in the year of Lord 1861, and oil
! the independence of the United States the o2tn'
! Signed, ABRAHAM L1NCOLN'
/ By the President,
/ Wa. II. SEWARD, See'y of STATE.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-05-10
A CAVALRY COMPANY.

Sheriff \. Z. FLANAGAN and there could
not be better man for the business--is en-
gagged in raising troop si Cavalry, to place
at the service Of the Government. lie has
already the names OF torty-three good men
aud is receiving additions daily
Vermont can undoubtedly furnish abund-
ance of excellent material for Cavalry. and
it il an arm Of the service in which the
Northern Army is likely to be deficient. t.
Success To Captain Flanagan.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-05-10

4 delay of the Northern train gave abun-
dant time for further leave takings, and it
was nearly twelve before the train from the
North, consisting of eight cars, with the
Swanton, St. Adams, and Northiield COM
panies arrived. Four additional cars CON
tanning the Burlington troops were attached,
and amid cheering and the waving OF hand
kerchiels. ami good byeS and God bless you's
from thousands Of lips, the long tram moved
aWaV
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-05-10

Town AGENT.--Nc learn that County
Commissioner MILLER has appointed alr. Eli
CHTTENDEN Town Agent for the sale of
liquors in Burlington. Mr. Chittenden
proposes to occupy room IN the Town Hall,
TO be devoted exclusively TO the agency.
The selection Of Mr.. Chittenden strikes US
as very iudicious one, ne,-wbile the commit
nifty generally will be glad to see the expert
ment tried of diaoonneeting the agency from
any other business whatever
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-05-10

The pay of officers III the cavalry, riemcn,
and light artillery is from SIC to 5l5a
month higher than the above.
The money value Of ration Is. thirty
cents. Privates are entitled to one ration per
dav. and the officers from one to six per day,
according to rank.
The following from the army regulations
is interesting in this connection
"The commissioned officers arc obliged to
,lothe, equip and arm themselves (with sEord)
at their own expense, the pay received by them
being intended to cover all outlay. 1t is a matter
of personal choice with the officer whether TO
carry any arms (pistos, &c.,) beyond the regull-
ti0n sword.
When it Is necessary 20 employ the army at
work on fortifcations, in surveys, in cutting
roads, aud other constant labor Of not less thin
ten days the non-cOmmissioned Ofllc rs and SOL
diers so employed are enrolled as extra duty men,
and are allowed twenty-five cents o day when en-
ployed as isborers and teamsters, and forty cents
a day when employed as mechanics at all stations
east of toe Rocky Mountains; acd thirty-Gvc and
fifty cents per day, respectively, at all stations
vast Of those mountains.
Enlisted men of the Ordnance and Engineer
Departments and artihcers Of Artillery, are not
entitled TO this allowance when employed IN their
appropriate work.
a days work shall not exceed tn hours in
summer, and eight in winter. Soldiers are paid in
proportion for any greater number Of hours they
are employed each day. Summer Is considered to
commence on the first Of April, and winter on the
! first of October.
The ration is Of pound Of pork OF bacon, OF
pounds Of fresh or salt beef Is ounces Of bread
or flour, or l2 ouace of hard bread, OF pounds
Of corn meal; and at the rate, to 100 rations, Of
quarts of peas beans, or in lieu thereof of lC
! pounds of rice; pounds Of coffee; II pounds ol
| sugar quarts of vinegar; / pounds Of taIlow
or pounds Of ajamantine or pound Of sperm
| candles; pounds of soap and quarts Of salt.
! On Il campaign, or on marches, or on board o.
I Transports the ration Of hard bread (sea biscuit
| is one pound Soldiers expected to preserve
/ distribute and cook their own subsistence. All en-
! list ed men are entitled to one ration day.
No provision if made for the pay of ChapIsins
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-05-10

EARTHQUAKE.-News from Valparaiso re-
ports that the town of Mendoza, situated on
the east slope of the Andes. containing about
1900 inhaoitauts, was destroyed by an
earthquake on the Goth Of March. TSo
shocks were felt which lasted about five sec
onds, leaving in ruins every dwelling and
public ediGce in the place. and destroying
upwards of 5000 Of the population The
few that escaped arc left homeless, naked
and starving The catastrophe has thrown
a gloom over tie whole Of Chilli, as many Of
the leading families of Santiago, who had
gone to reside at Mendoza On account Of their
politics. had perisbed. The commercial
community Of Valparaiso are also likely to
suffer heavy losses, as large trade vas car
ried on between the two places.
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For the Free Press.1
THE CONCREGATIONAL CHURCH.
IN WILLISTON,

Which has been closed for repairs since August
last was re-opened for public worship on Wednes-
day the lst inst
The entire interior of the house has been re-
built and refurnishcd. Entering from the yestt-
bule, behods a neat and tasteful audience
ROOM capable Of seating comfortably about 500
persons. The pews are spacious and are grained
in imitation of OAK, with mahogany rails and hn-
ished with crimson upholstery. They arc arranged
in two double blocks, with a central and two side
asles. The pulpit is commodious, and exceedingly
simple in design The choir-gallery is above the
vestibule. The walls are Of clear white color,
and the effect of the whole interior is remarkably
cheerful and inviting.
The exercises connected with the re-dedication
Of the house, were listened TO with evident inter-
est by large assemblage. After Introductory
anthem by the choir, appropriate selections Of
Scripture were read, and prayer offered by
Rev C. Z, Ferrin, Of HinesJurgb. An ablo ser
mon preached by Rev. W Il. Lord, cf Mont
pelier, upon The advantages and proPrieties Of
a house Of worship, after which a brief histori-
cal statement was made By the Pastor, followed by
formal dedication Of the house to the worship of
Almighty God-in which the entire congregation
rose and Joined. The Dcdcatory Prayer was
offered by Father Parmelce, of Underhill, who was
formerly pastor Of the church, who prefacci this
solemn exercise with interesting illusions to the
carly history of the church. Appropriate anthems
were interspersed, selected and admirably per-
formed by the choir under the leadership of Mr..
Partridge, of Burlington.
The following extracts from the historical sketch
prepared b. the Pastor may be OF interest. The
first church built in Willston was authorized by
vote of the town in 1875, and its erection com
menced in I797 The first minister was the Rev
Aaron c. Collins, who was installed in January Q,
1900. The arrang gcment Of the Society for his
support-as we learn from the records Of that
day-was as follows-"Wc arc universally Of
opinion that Rev. Mr.. Collins ought to receive
$500 annually as d salary for sixteen years and
half, and after the expiration Of said sixteen
years and half $685. annually so long as be
shall continue our minister-but if the sid Nj.
Collins shall be dismissed otherwise than BY death
at any time before the expiration Of the said six
teen years and half, he is to pay or cause to be
paid to the Society, in neat cattle or grain With
in one year from his dismission, ten pounds for /
each year, in which he has not served said socic-
ty the term Of sixteen years and half And the /
said Mr Collins Is to receive his salary ia the fol-
lowing manncr-to pit-Si0 10 cash, 500 in !
wheat and the remainder in beef, pork grain /
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-05-10

Tur AMERICAN Fh-f"'


-
-, ra,rrH r. rhAA'
I'm her III ,untain height,
" ,'' - ao- standard 10 the air,
mus -. ,-urc robe Of night,
~ tte stars Of glory there.
.....,,, a with its gorgeous dyes
-t milky Laldrio of the skies,
snI -irirci o pure, celestial! whit,
Wi!5 sircakiugs Of the IN lrning light,
f1cn from his mansion in the sun
Size called her ea.le-bearer down,
z ~ gave into his mighty hand
The symbol a her chosen land.
Majestic monarch Of the cloud.
Who rearst aloft thy regal form,
~ hear the tempest trumpiRgs loud
ind see TIC lightning lances driven,
when strive the warriors Of the ST rIn,
And rolls TIE thunder-drum Of heaven,
CaIl On tae sun to thee It's given
e. guard the banner Of the free,
To bower In sle sulphur smoke,
la ward away the battle-stroke,
And lid it, tlendirgs shine afsr,
t5ka raiRhowz on the cloud of var,
The lar,fprer "l Victory
Tag Of The brave Thy folds shall IS,
lle ga O.: hope and triumph high,
When speaks the signal trumpet tone.
and the long line cumea cleaning on.
&c yet the lite-blooj, warm and wet,
Has dimm'l Il. gliztening bayonet,
fach soldier eye shall brightly turn
loNlere thy ky born glories burn;
And as bis springing steps advance,
Cl-ch war Sai vengeance from the glance.
Ana when tas snnon-moutbings loud
Iedve IN wild greaths the battie-shroud,
Aud cory sl5scs rise and fall
Like shoots Of fame on Midnight pail
Then shall thy meteor gances glow,
And covering foes shall sink beneath
Zach gallant arm that strikes below
hat lovely messenger Of death.
flag Of the seas : on ocean wave
The s,ars shall glitter Ger the brave;
When death careering on the gale,
sweeps darkly round the bellied sail,
And irighted waves rush wildly back
Before the br0adside's reeling rack,
Zach dying Tanderer Of the sea
shall look at once to heaven and thte,
And smile to zee thy splendors fly
IL triumph Ger his closing eye.
flag Of the free hearts hope and home
By angel hands to valor given;
Thy stars have lit the welkin dome,
And all thy hucs we're worn in heaven
iENER FLOAT THAT STANDARD SHEET
Where breathes the foe but falls before US,
With Freedom soil beneath our feet,
And Freedoms banner streaming DER US.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-05-10

Tho last accounts from Texas show that
Gen. Houston has been carried complessly
over bv the secession movement. Ina speech
At Galveston he formally renounced all
claims to the governorship from which be was
onsted. and declared that President Lincoln
was mistaken in supposing him An abolition
ist and traitor to the South. This nislaks
he ascribed to the false reports Of tAs Tems
papers hostile to himself. He declared him
self loyal 10 the South, ready 70 d bstt2s n
dent the $50 U. s. troops q Indlaoolas
waiting for means Of conveyance 70 tsa
North, and $4,000 in the quaesse.oaes1
department, have been suz1enoeseo 70 0e
confederate government.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-05-10

Gen. Scott is about to cali on the country
for cavalry and attilletists. The proportion
should be, in ordinary war, one regiment of
horse to five of foot; but our volunteer army
seems likely to have twenty Eve regiments of
foot to pra mounted
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-05-10

lady arrived at Rutland on Monday
who WAS in Charleston city during the
i,,mbardmcnt Of Fort Sumter, She says She
knows that many of the rebels were killed,
and that on the street where she resided ana
the adjoining streets, there were l1V
funerals A gentleman in Massachusetts
recently returned from there, confirms the
above There is little doubt that the traitors
IN that siege suffered more than they would
have appear.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-05-10

TEE BLocKADE.-The official copy of the
Presidents first proclamation declaring a
blockade Of the ports of the seeded States
contains th5 following paragraph. which was
omitted by the telegraph:
"And hereby proclaim and declare that if any
persen, under the pretended authority Of the said
States under any other pretenee, shall molest
vessel of the United States, the persons or car
20 on board Of her. such person will be held amen
able the laws Of the United States for the pre-
yentiOn AID puoishuent Of rirscy-
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STANDARD FOR THL VERMONT RIGIHENT.-
.aerbv. 81 Cyrnhill. has just finished a
adi1 standard, ordered by Gov. Fair
l4uls f.r jhe regiment there 1t is painted
n....n tAa incest white sIlk. Eve by SIX feet.
&c design Is the State arms, with military
-n7.o4rding-, Gas, flowers and other accom-
..-nl-neu,s rich scroll work in gilt, &c. 1t
w.ll '- -erf f to-night.-At'Gs and Bee,
Nv
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-05-10

TEE LISTERS will do well TO bear in mind
that their correct return OF the enrolment Of
the State Militia; las TO be made in the
month Of Nay, (sse act Of 1867 and under
2 penalty of tt1y dollars for each month 8
neglect to do so (see act of the extra Session }
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-05-10

TIE MUSTER Accounts from the Camp
at Rutland, represent " the boys as in good
health, with the exception of colls, caught
by sleeping on the bare ground SOME Of the
cold nights ef last week, and in high spirits.
in spite of some impcrfections in the commits
sariat. They have now straw enough to sleep
on. and we presume food enough to eat. We
understand that a supply Of substantuls and
deIicacies Tor the Burlington Company, was
made up by some Of our citizens and forward
ed to Rutland Monday morning.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-05-10

lue President Is reported to have lately
SAD ID, Ictrnnce to the attacks on the motives
md ac.ian, st the administration -" Well. .
e. sc can afford to pass them by with the
lyiag words Of the Massachusetts, statesman.
we stll live. am sure they don't worry
,ae any. and | reckon they dent benefit the
parties'who write them"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-05-10

Average temperature Of the month, 42o 3;
Range of the Thermometer from 81 . to &c
Barometer-range 2s.89s to 30.I1s inehes;
mean 29.56s inches.
Snow. Is inches. Amount Of rain and ueltsd
,noy inches, Average oloudiress 5.E
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We clip from the Military Pathfinder the
following statement of the pay to which the
militia force is entitled while in The service
Of the United States Government
Colonel, S2ls per month, Licut-Col. Sl9i;
Major, Sis, Captain $lls.50, First Lieut..
S10S 80; Second Lieut., Sl03.5e, Brevct
Second Lieut., Sl03 80; First, or Orderly
Sergeant, so; Other Serseants, S27; Cor
poral, So: Privates, S20; Musicians, S2I,
Officers are required to provide their own
uniforms and equipments, but the men are
clothed and armed by the government.
It appears that the above Sums include
besides the regular pay, the allowance for
rltions, fwheu commu;ej) horses, servants,
Sc, which ought not TO 54 rcckoncj as ray.
The actual stipend per month Of the officers
and men, Is a follows
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-05-10
FORTY-FIvE-

PATRIOTIC MEETING AT JExrcno.-A public
meeting was held at Jericho Corners on the
Isl inst, IN which citizens of both Jericho
anu Essex participated A national salute was
nred' the national flag raised, and stirring
Speeches were made, the principal one by j.
S. ADAMS, Esq, of Burlington and .n,-o-
priate toasts were given. interspersed by
music from the Jericho Cornet Band. The
Meeting was presided over BY HoS. DAVID
FISH, and the whole proceedings were
conducted with great enthusiasm.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-05-10

The VERMONT GUARD dIill now regularly
in the Armory over Pierco's store. lately oc-
cupied by the Light Guard. Seven men,
each over six feet tail, made application on
Saturday for admission into the Company.