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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-05-31

DEATH OF \ VENERABLE PHYsICIAN.-DIed
in this city May 18th, DR.. Nathan B. Spald-
ipg. at his residence on Central street, Of the
inhrmities of old age. being at his death 4
little rising Of 81 years. He was born in
Ashburnham, Mass, and studied medicine
at Lcmpster, this State. and practlced sue
cesstully in Randolph, Montpelier and Hard
wick, Vt.
1t ever affords US pleasure to chronicle
genuine acts Of goodness in others; and on
this occasion we eau speak personally, as
for some years the deceased was our family
physician and one in when we had the
greatest confidence. In his profession he
was ever distinguished for kindness of heart,
dispensing alike his professional skill to the
rich and the poor. Much Of bis practice
was gratuitous to those who had no means
TO pay.
II is pleasant to pay passing tribute to
the worth Of his wife, the mother Of his
children, Sophia FlSke oi Brookfeld, Vt,
who was an estimable lady, endowed
with qualities Of intellect AMI a heart which
endeared her to a wide circle of friends
She died in 1874, aged 81 years.
He was living with a second wife at she
time Of his decease. with whom he had lived
Haseltine from Drdcut, who during his last
illness was assiduou5 in her kindly attentions
| and did much TO smooth his passage To the
| tomb.
out of family of eight children only
three arrived 20 adult age. Mary Ann,
young lady Of feryent piety, was possessed OF
considerable genius as a writer, being cOnnec-
ted for some years with the best religious
publications. OF the day, among which was
the Christian Watchmda and Reflector. She,
too. like her sainted mother passed away Ike
bright meteor, rejecting Christian virtues
which will forever live in the remembrance
| of those who knew her best
Two of the children of the deceased are
| well known IN this cOmmunity-Mr. George
7. Spaldins, for some time past Connected
with the Boston 7'raUeLisr, and Mrs. E. b.
Merrill, whose husband isconnectcd with the
| CoH1nerclal Btliet,R.
Among the last desires Of the deceased was,
tha. no might live to sec the ''Stars and
| Stripes recognized by every State in tho
Union.-Manchester (NH.) American.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-05-31
WHAT THE NEGROES ARE
THINKING ABOUT.

A gentleman from Virginia, in whose account
the New York Times places entire confidence,
states that the negroes in that state c'npfeuend
We ~ we'll the position OF affairs, and are deeply
interested in the war. \ prevalent opinion among
them is, that this war is a iulhllmeut OF the
propbecy recorded in the eleventh chapter OF
Daniel They have their revolutionary and patrl-
otic songs, which they sing in private Ihey hola
secret religious meetings, the 0urthen OF thelr
praver; being that the Lord will help the North,
and hasten the day Of their emancipation. "A Few
days ago was travelling in the interior OF NH-
rinia Night overlook me in the neighborhood
Of a farm house. where | was entertained until
the next day. Tha. night l chanccd to hear the
evening devOtions of the slaves Ia one q IhciI
huts | was an unobservcd spectator. heard
theIa pray for the success of the North, and one
old woman wcpt for joy when told that The
Northern armies were soon coming TO set them
free oh good massa Jesus, said she, let the
time he short. During this time they heard inc
clanc of arms in their masters house, Tor two oi
his sons were members of troop OF horse, roaay
70 start in the morning for Richmond, and were
practicing with the broadsw0rds. To their mas
;ers their slaves pretend entire ignorance Of this
whole movement, but to white men IN whom they
confde they reveal their hopes, fears, desires
and plans. They have no arms and could not
use them if they had; but they have other means
of destruction more potent and fearful, whlch no
power can prevent their using When the time
stronger than the love of liberty
lady friend of ours met the other day
an intelligent negro wsmaD, whom She had
known as a slave in Alabama IN former
wears. and who recently accompanied her
master and mistress TO a new home ID
Northern city, where she remains with ''ein
an attached and faithful servant. "MarIa'
asked the lady, "Do the black people at the
South know anything about the cause oi
these connections. aud THE state Of things
North as well a. Soath, and What this var
may come 10 - " Yes N. - was tho reply
| ''ies' as much as you would, eff you w's
there. - But hcw can they learn anything
/ about it - ooh, thev's told. Some Of 'em
| can read, and ali can heor-an' thev's told. =
cone more question, Maria fear that
some day the black people South will rise On
their masters. aud do some terrible thing. II
you can tel ne truly that you believe they
would uot do it, | should feel easier, when
think aboutit." don you be aleared,
was tie significant reply. given with e5n-
centrated earuestness which told as much Il,
the words, s,-"They ,ooni huf no5odg from
The North"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-05-31

Brooklyn has greatly enlarged story of
this kind to tell. The influx Of this popua
ton has increased the price Of rents in this
city.
Our customers from the West tell us that
their highways are filed with southern emf
grants.
"Fhese facts tell their own story and t'cy
greatly stimulate us at the North to develop
and protect the Union party at the South.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-05-31

\ New York orator in late speech, as
sured his auditors that the Union flag would
soon be waving at Montgomery, and that
Jefferson Davis would be waving beside it.
One Of the Boston soldiers boys IN Wash
ington, wrote home to his mother that he
was having frst-rate time, but Washing
ton was the ",cora fer eral capital ever
] known.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-05-31

PATRIOTIC ENvELorLs.-SecrctaTy Morgan
ot the New York Post Oiiic,. has made a
collection Of various envelopes hearing patri-
1nc designs and inscriptions. The collection
already numbers lj0.
The s,ar-spauglcd banner is produced in
hundred different forms, with mottos from
the national songs. Maj Anderson occurs
frequently, his bust beng usually drapcd
with tho national coloJ- \ full-lcn-th p0r-
rraIt of ,icn. DAVIS b. gwen, apparently pre-
sry,d from "a ssriou. iall by "A small rope to
which ba c,mcs with great tcnacity, having
t41,u blight around the neck by way Of
Yr..autiln one of Ellsworth Iluaycs
Hcuanat.Iy suai-hteus the generals lcgS.
tHlrrarc some excellent touches II huuor.
lho black piraucal flag with skull and cross
BONES, and the legend y. D., His MMque, q"
first appeared on "a western envelope. 4
second edition represents the same flag
tmtercd and torn to shrcds, with It's staff
tayt 10 pieces, beyond hope of repair. Below
l- the pertinent legend " \. l.. his marks. -
\ recent envelope represents Gen. Scott as
. .Irgc mastifT, sitting sedItcly by joint Of
r5 bones, marked " Washington. Near
h.n "a 'ucasly, NANCY spaniel sncaks away
with his tail between his legs tac word
Jti cJnsgicuously appearing on his col
l,r. g. Why don you take it ?' remarks
cae ma>tG. jeff S spare form and lean ribs
30 q sufficient answer.
The "Irrep preside colorci person appears
bIt one, iu the whole series, winch is a per-
-u.uJ iac,, indicating the real purpose OF
tho present wlr as understood By tAe mass S.
Three negroes are sitting in session, aud one
remarks, tGolly, guess dis war take all
rrI-~a money and more Zoe.
a picture Of the interesting quadrupci
ubI.a tlsy slaughter by thousand. at Gin
clrn4u. surmouutcd by an American fag, is
30 ..l. t. inai.st" that we VIII 20 ali that
.limaI + none.
TIE sentiment most often repeated, one OF
fal-, sharp. crystaiized expressions that -
in.o history, I- m extract from Gen. Dix S
fr-ructlons TO a Southern Collector " IL
auy man dares TO haul down the American
1.- shoot him on the SPOT. '-C0mmpcoL
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-05-31

ArPoNrNENT. A. j Crane, Esq, Of
huntington, has received the appointment Of
Deputy Collector at Windmill Point Mr.
Cranes business and personal qualifications
fit him excellently for this important post,
and he will undoubtedly make an efficient
and popular officer.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-05-31

4 ROLAND TOR AN OMvER.-The Prosi-
lent Of one Of the principal Southern rail
roads recently wrote to a prominent boiler
manuiacturer of New Jersey, that he meth
.r could nor would pay an account owing TO
.u, and that he must get Abe Lincoln to
-llloct it for HIM. The manufacturer wrote
lack that Abe Lincoln was the man to
whom he would cntrust the collection, and
honest Abe' would be sure to collect it
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-05-31

CONFEDERATE STATE PUsTAGE CHARGEs.-
Postage in the Southern Confederacy, after
the 3Ist inst, will be for letters less than 500
miles 5 cents, greater distance 10 cents.
Weekly papers 10 cents per year, dailies 81
so per year. Il published outside Of the
Confederate States the postage will be double
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-05-31

REPUBLICAN STATE CONVENTION The
Daily Freeman Of Wednesday says: ''We learn
that at meeting of the Republican State
Committee, held here to-day. it was decided
to call the next State Convention at Mont
pelier, on the 26th of June next
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-05-31

a DIVIDED FAmLY.-A worthy sister Of
u.v. Mds1i6n has sent to the Legislature a
rut;1r iar she Union signed by 800 ladies
IS Mercer County. God bless hcr for her
Patriotism. Would to heaven sne wcIe
,s1,-rner Of kentucky. and that her brother
b riah were Al home IN petticoats.-Lows-
p JfUrvaI
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-05-31

WORDS TOR InE IIoUR.-For civil war, that
It is aa evil dispute not. But that it is the
greatest of cylls.that stoutly dcny.l doth IN
deed appear to the mlsiuGGng TO be a worse
calamity tam bad government. because It's
mjserics arr collected together within a snort
SPACE and timo, and may easily at one view
's taken in aud perceived. W hen the dcvIl
l tyranny hath gone into the body polluc
ha departs not hut with struggles, and ioaui-
m.. and great commissions. Shall he there
lu-c. vex 1t forever, lest, in going out, ne lor
moment t.ar and rend it?-JoHN MILTON
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-05-31
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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-05-31

KENrCcKr STANDS ET TIE JNlo> .-
Dispatches from Frankfort, Ky, or
Wednesday, say that the House bin to ann
Kentucky was rejected, yeas Is, nays p
the Constitution requiring 81 votes to aP-
propriate over 100000. The resolution
that the Governors proclamation of the
Goth contains the true position that
Kentucky should occupy during the
strife between the United AMI Confederate
States, was rejected. The House c3ncurred
in the Senate amendment requiring the
State Guard to take an oath to support the
Constitution Of the United States
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-05-31

o. Maxine HEAPS OF MONEY. The idea
0, very prevalent that the newspaper5 are
making heaps Of money. Publishers are
.u.r.s5d to be coming dollars, and pros
ferrous newspaper Is regarded Is = mint we
bs, TO inform the Assessors that this State OF
things does not exist, and therefore they
mus. 20 liberal IN looming this unfortunate
class of their fellow citizens. Advertising is
raslif-blood of newspapers and there hasbeen
q ...,.iug of in this department Of 80 AID in
..oe cases - pcr cent. The expense OF con
Quoting law p.per has increased at least .
mt Tr.r5 is but small margin Of
,-.f. on ,hr sales Of daily papers and it
,..ir sale, were lot large It would not re-
.aire many tn ,',t1s 10 show balance on the
~ ~ sid5 ul TIE ledger. We will venture
o. say there Is Mt well established news
I-per n tais ci;y, which would not willingly
,utuIn to peace footing though people
80 Imagine they are " making heaps OF mon
O.. '-- Frep,rg G0-,uc
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-05-31

Tng TEXAS FRiGnr-Capt. Montgomery
If Kansas, whom the excited citizens oi
Texas believe 70 lac coming down IA their
gedr with am army ol three thousand men,
was ut K1n-,- city on the 9th lust., engaged
n placeab! avoeltions, and 1t Is not prob2-
bic thas be has got up an invading force
since that umc .' The wicked fee when no
man par>uetI
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-05-31
The Secretary of War has sent TO the Coy
ernors Of the different States a circular of
which the following is a copy;


ernor5 of the different States circular of
which the following is a copy
WASHINGTON, May 80.
DEAR SIR BY reference to General
Order, No. l5, of the War Department,
copy Of which herewith forward you, give
iug the plan Of organization of the volunteer
forces called in TO the service Of the United
States by the President, you will perceive
that all the rcgimental officers of those volun~
teeis from Colonies down to Second Lieuten-
ant, inclusive. are appointed by the Cover
nors of the States. Having thus eonfded to
YOU the appointment Of all these officers for
the regiments furnished by your State, you
viii | trust, excuse this department for in
pressing upon you IN advance the necessity
of absolute adherence in your appointments
to the following suggestions, which are
deemed Of the highest importance by the Ge
nera-in-chief, under whose advice they are
submitted to you.
Fira,-TO commission no one OF doubtful
morals or patriotism, and not Of sound
health.
.Sec0ad.-T0 appoint no one to lieu
tenancy, second or first, who has passed the
age of 30 years, OF to a Captaincy over 50
years and to appoint Do field officers, MAJOR,
Colonel or Lieutenant Colonel, unless a
graduate Of the L. ). Military Academy, or
known to possess military knowledge and
experience or who has passed the respective
aga of s. 40 or IS years.
This Department feels assured 1t will not
be deemed offensive to YOUR Excellency, to
add this general counsel that the higher the
moral character and general intelligence of
the ciiccr, So appointed, the greater the
efficiency of the troops, and the resulting
glory 10 their Ie~pectiye States.
am Sir respectfully,
SIMON CAMERON
Secretary Of War
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-05-31
NUMBER FORTY-EIGI1T.

WHAT Is SAID OF THE VERMONT REGIMENT
We copy the following from letter from
Fort Monroe in the Boston Traveller
There is large amount of fatigue duty to
be done here-and many who could handle
Inusket well have not been fitted for this by
previous occupation. The Vermont regiment
which arrived yesterday will meet this want.
Thenen are strong aud healthy and are used
to farm work, which develops the muscular
system much more than clerkly and most
mechanical employments. They are en-
camped in sugar loaf tents, mum berIng
eshty-six, outside of the main parapet, but
within the outer enclosure, and their en-
campment looks finely.
This evening they paraded, and in double
ranks they extended across the parade
ground Their gray uniform gave them
handsome appearance, and our more motley
triops. some wearing uniforms and the
larger part wearing shirts, did not enjoy the
contrast.
Yesterday | took some notice of the ages of
the Vermont troops. and made some inqui-
ries. The result was that the masses of the
privates ranged in age from Is t. II. In one
company | was assured there were only four
,ueu married The same fact is found in
our Et1ttlcUlS hlIO.if, pIiftbttc ut OHICclc
are older Thus tar the married men and
the men over 80 have net contributed much
u the strength Of our volunteer force. Is it
true, as Lord Bacon hath 1t, that a wIf9 and
children are hindranceS to great enterprises,
whether Of virtue or Of mischief?
The arrival of the Vermont troops has
somewhat disturbed our COmmissariat, par
ticularly in the matter Of fresh bread, which
the baker cannot supply to all, and We re-
sort to the hard crackers. | think our men
are now doing well in clothing aod food. If
anything we have too much coffee and pork.
Chocolate and tea ought to some extent
take the place Of the former.
This evening for supper sauce made of
dried apples sent from Massachusetts,, has
been served for the first time. 1t made the
best meal we have had since we LETT Boston.
1t would have done your readers good to have
seen the relish with which it was eaten. |
do not hesitate to say that there is no article
Of food which we have needed so much, and
which is at the same time, as we are without
vegetables or much fresh meat, SO palatable
and 50 conducive to health. BY all means
have more sent by the State. Salt pork,
beef and crackers are furnished amply by
the United States, and these we do not need.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-05-31

lNuoaqA>r w WAsHNGToN.-ihe 1daC-
Lqss.e Ssuipei has Just learned how Mr.. Lin
coin lives. Ii says
"Lincoln keeps fyc men in his room u guard
him by night, and Mrs. Lincoln two to guard
her, Old Abe, 10 orirr to keep his spirits
and a11rass up pyurs the >pirits down,
and is h.ii drunk all the time For fear Of
being a.ls.r,.d. Mrs, Lincoln has turned cook
ana i.1rPu5, sii ti.H 60 ri they cat Some
ministers I'd rhe Gospel recently called to See
hlm tu rn'trlt him 70 desist from his mad
policy oI coercion, when the indignant Abe
cursed them away, swearing that the South
erners should wade knee-deep in blood before
entering Washington City.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-05-31

~ ARMED NuUTRAIlTY.-G0v.M MAG. Gin
of Kentucky ISSUED proclamation On May
Goth, declaring that many citizens bad rc-
qucsted him to forbid the march Of armed
forces through X ntucky To attack Cairo, OF
to disturb otherwise the peaceful attitude Of
Kentucky with reference TO the war now
raging and that evidently the purpose of
the people of kentucky is to maintain io-
sition of self defence, and strictly TO stand
aloof from this unnatural, horrid and Ia
mentablc strife, for the existence oi which
Kentucky is neither by word, thought or
act, in any way responsible And since
this policy seems to him wise and honorable
and most likely to preserve reacc and protect
Kentucky from civil war, aud to remove d
suspicion that he intends to force Kentucky
out of the Union 1t the point of the Jayo-
net, he notifies all the other States that lie
solemnly forbiI~ " any movement upon Ken
tucky soil or occupation OF any post OF
place therein for any purpose whatever, until
authorized by invitation Of the Legislature
and executive authorities. He also lorbids
s. all citizens Of Kentucky, whether inc,r-
porated ia the State Guard or otherwise.
making any hostile demonstrations against
any Of the aforesaid eoyeroigntioe, aud orders
them TO be obedicnt to the lawful AUTHORITY.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-05-31

TnE DEAD BODY of an infant was found
last Sunday in the hog zen of Wm. Cum
ningham of Bolton The evidence before
the Coroner Jury went to prove that a girl
named Turrer, employed by Cunningham
last fall, bad given birth to a child which
was im modiately murdered by some one--it
Is supposed by the mother-and the body
thrust INTO 4 culyert Of the railroad. The
hogs and access to tins culvert from their
pen, and probably dug the body out. The
shocking crime will be thoroughly invcStI-
gated by States Attorney French.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-05-31
THE NEW RIFLE MUsKET.

I TDf. NEW RIFLE WI sh Lt'
/ \ company of Volunteers practising with
/ the new rifle musket, in firing at target
the other day, discovered some difficulties
| that are worthy of consideration ut head
| quarters.
They used the obIong minnie ball. In
/ loading the first difficulty they found was the
cartridge paper, which was 50 thick the bail
| could not be driven down the barrel except
| by rrelt exertion, sometimes hammering the
| rtmr0d with stones The time taken IN
| loading was more than four times that re-
ouircd to load a rifle in the Old-tashuned
! manner from hlsk, and putting the bullet
down with patch.
The second difficulty appeared in firing the
, musket. About one half the rails did not
expand and get the rotary motion IN ihe
passage through the ri1ed barrel, and on
leaving the gun. went, like slug, end over
end-some striking the target butt first, some
sideways, many striking the ground before
reaching it, and none Of them going with
half the accuracy or force Of the common
spherical ball The oJlons bullet to be sue
ctssful. must be thin enough at the larger end
to be expanded by the force OF the explosion
into the grooves Of the barrel. In It's pas
sage out the bail, then, gets the rotary mo-
ton that IS seen IN top "'.ieh causes uses II 70
90 through the air the Poin'ed emu uTS'. y
nlnule ba1, gong properly 'hrousn
the air gives hue muaic-i'Ae 'o0uu'
cne that turns alter i5a'lnS the gun; II;
gives a coarse "huIr. VIu'iFlIIy ''Ic o'Ii
must follow the cut oi the oirrt'' causing
the ramrod gradually to turn IN the manu- as
1t Is driven down. OF 1t VIII De un7Ucce''i"i
IN discharge. ...4
The oblong tail IS 'c-entinc in9Ii INTENT
and requires SkIIl am science III 'HJ US VI
It, Inns is true D, yond |HaI - UI'illi''i ~
d7'nGu' \ NUM- '''I w. s ' ,'-r,i n,c Of