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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-09-13
GRAND ISL CoUNIT.-The Senatorial vote
OF Grand Isle County is as follows:

TIE CAVALRY REGNENT.-It is with par
t!cular pleasure that we notice the APPOINT
ment Of Gel. Lemucl B. Platt to raise u Ca
vslry Regiment in this State Col. Plat Is
~ eficIent, wide-awake. live man, who will
give Immediately his entire energies to the
business to which he has been commissioned.
IL val make short work Of raisin. troop
90! Horse IA Nerm )nt, as we believe enough
are Row waiting for the opportunity of join
ing Just such a Regiment to fill up its ranks
T'thln a week. We hope Col. Plat will
take measures TO recruit company or more
IN his vicinity as we are sure he would have
gratifying succcsS.-Frceman.
We may add to the above that Col. Platt's
hne physical proportions, vigor Of constitu-
ton and rcsolute spirit qualify him cmin-
emily for military command. We trust tina
the cavalry Regiment viii he formed at once.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-09-13
BALTINORT. Sert.

A letter TO the American from citizen Of
Lecsbargh Gays that whole Mississippi reg
iment stationed there revolted on Saturday
broke their nuskets to pieces and stated for
home. This intelligence is from response
bic and reliable man, who has furnished the
Amerroan regularly with correct information
from that vicinity. He adds IN note, ''This
is reliable -
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-09-13
TIE SENATE
The list of Senators elected Tor tie yea
ensuing is as fellows

Inc Inst OF Senators elected Tor the yea
ensuing is as fellows
:, Add'sor-Frcd. r. Woodbridge, Nergeuuos, J
W; Stewart, u, Middlebsry.
BsHni7gton-E. N. s. Morgan, u, Powna'; }
" Burton, u, Rupert.
Caledonia A. E. Judevine, Hardwick; /. y
Hall. Groton.
Clqssiez-J. II. Woodward, WestfoI1; Elmer
feccAvr, HiDesburfh; Geo. F Edmunds, Rurlirg
=,n-
Esst1-T c Boatte, u. Maidstone.
Fran Flig--Cyrrs Hotchkiss, u, Georgia; :. II
Stevens. ErosHurgb, ". ". Whit. u, :. A.
la1s.
e5sar2 Ito. q. Wheeler u, South Her.
g-r-.g,le- Elisha Bentley, u, Cambridge.
r.esss-hors;io Brock, u, NcWhury; T. NJ.
= ham Washington.
-. BON. 7. elsou, Irssbursh
Hiaoa7-N.. c. Rice u, Benson; John Jack
r.n, Il, Brandon; D. W. Taylor, u Shc1buTne.
ltosilHcton-C. ". Willard Montpelier; Paul
Dillingham;, u, Waterbury.
lI'ndham-J. c. Richardson, Westuins
Farley Starr, Whitingham; b. b. Harris Brat
leboro'.
hWdsor-TEos. (, Hub I'd, Stockbridgc; f.
c. Robbins, Ludlow; Thomas K. Powers, Wood
stock; Prosper Miller.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-09-13

HALI MUM. ~ Is' .
Yesterday afternoon two or three cars of
the train containing a detachment of Ira
Harris Cavalry of New York, under Col.
Fitzpatrick, was thrown from the track on
the Northern and Central Railroad, near
Cockeysville, through tie criminal
carelessness Of the Engineer Four
soldiers were killed and several wounded,
three Ct them mortallv The engineer
on seeipg the result of his carelessness. de-
tached his locomotive and fastened to this
city, where he was Immediately arrested -
He was fired upon by soldiers on his way.
but this failed to detain him.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-09-13
DANIEL sCoFIELD'S ESTATE.

sHTE THE SUBSCRIBERS, having been sp-
w pointed by the HoDorIt ls the Probate
Court FOX the District Of Chittenden, Commission
CTS & receive, examine and adjust the claims and
demands Of all persons, against che estate Of
PANEL Scodcld, late f Huntingdon IL said Dis
trict, deceased, represented iusol vent, aid also
all claims and demands exhibited in Offset thereto;
and Fix months from the dav e the date hereof
being allowed by said Court for that purpose, We
do therefore hereby give notice, shat we will at
teGd to the business of car appointment at the
dwelling of the late Daniel Scofell, in Hunting
ton, in said District, on the last Thursday Of DC
tober and first Thursday Of March next, at 10
o'clock, A. NJ, on each Of said days.
Dated this 9Th day Of September, A. D.. 1861.
NATHAN FAY,
JACOB S, JOHNSON, Co.lllls
wIlw3 JOHN BICkFORD. s'OueIs'
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-09-13
DISEASES OE MONEY!

on attends exclusively to the treatment of Pirate
Diseases and the special Diseases of WOMEN, at
his REMEDIAL INSTITUTE for Special Diseases, at
No. % Union St, Providence. R. I. See his adj.
vertisement Of The GREAT INDIAN REMEDY ron
FEMALES in this paper.
Nov. II. dawly
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-09-13

of the 10Th New York regiment after admin
sterlng the oath of allegiance.
Col. Hawkins has formed the nucleus Of
a regiment at Hatteras. He has eco men
already enlisted.
Ez-Minister Faulkner has been sent to
New York in custody of Lieut.. Worth.
\ rebel prisoner states that since the Hat
terra. affair fourteen regiments have left the
rebel army for the South
General Bntler had long interview yes
terday with the Secretary of War and Gen
eral Scott. He will start so1n on another
expedition
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-09-13

w pointed by the Honorable the Probate
Court for the District Of Chittenden, Commission
ers to receive, examine and adjust the claims and
demands of all persons INST the estate of Fran
els Blair, late of Sheburne, in sid District.
deceased, represented. insovent and also all claims
and demands exhibited in Offset thereto; and six
months from the day Of the date hereof being
allowed by said Court Tor that purpose, we do,
therefore, hereby give notice that we will attend
to the business Of appointment, at the dwelling
Of Levi ;. Blair, in Shelburnc, in said District on
the l4th days Of October and March next at 10
o'clock, A. NJ, on each Of said days.
psted tais 9th day Of September, a. D. 1851.
ELIJAH ROOT,
ROB'r J. WHITE,
wllwJ IRA 4. COLLAMER, '''t'N'
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-09-13

fOKIRESS MONROE, sept. IT.
The steamer S. R. Spaulding leaves to,
night Tor Hatteras with reinforcements. The
steamer Baltimore is also on the way with
naval stores. The appoin tmont of General
Reynolds to take chiel command at IIatteras
Inlet gives universal satisfaction
At Old Point vigorous measures are being
taken for lifting cut expeditions from Old
Point to the Southern coasts under General
Wool's command.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-09-13

NOTICE.
NOTICE is hereby given that an aPphca'sion
~ will be made 10 the next 0enetaI Ae ~
of the State OF Vermont for the re-ensr'er o. 'n'
CommercisI Rank. of Burlington, VI
Burlington, August Esd, 1851; dit WV
NOTICE.
~1oTICE is hereby given that an application
~ will be made to the next General Assembly
of the State Of Vermont, for the rechsrter Of the
F,rmers' and Mechanics Bank, of Burlington. Vt.
Burlington, August 24th, 1861.
dkvls~3w
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-09-13
NEWS OF THE WEEK.
FnRrREsS MONROE. Sent. /.
BY Telegraph.

T UhI hESo NIUNhUE, OtPI' u
\ hAS Ot truce was this morning convey
ed to Crany Island, a number of Ladies
wishing to 90 South. \ flag of truce from
Norfolk was also brought down with the bag
gage of the released scamen who arrived
here yesterday. They report the North Car
DINA rebels terribly dispirited over our re-
cent victory. The floating battery said to
have been towed from Norfolk to Sewell'5
Point exists only in imagination.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-09-13
New YORK, Sept.

| NEW YORK, sept /.
The Tribune says we have information
from high source at Washington to the eff
feet that the whole South is sending on Ia
the Potomac its entire available force, and
that they are positively about making
desperate attempt upon the Capital. All
Is quiet in Washington
A little skirmishing Is going on in the
neiShborhood of Balls Cross Roads. Our
troops at Cham bridge are ready for in.
slant action
On the 30th ult 1000 Mississippi troops
reached Fairfax Court House with 6 pieces
Of artillery.
1t is stated that the rebel force opposite
Washington is l25 ,000 and is daily receiy-
ing reintorcements
jeff. Davis death seems now fully con.
firmed
The War Department has ordered Gen.
Wool to permanently hold Hatteras Inlet,
Gen. Grant with two regiments of cavalry
one company Of light artillery and two gun
boats, yesterday occupied Paducah, Ky
The rebels, $500 strong. are Is miles below
Fifteen female rebels arc in durance in
Washington.
I'm order was Issued to-day Tor the shoot
Ing OF soldier on Monday, for sleeping at
his post.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-09-13
RAILWAYS RENONAIlNG
RFSOINFNT

BADwAYs RESovAT!SG .REsoLyENr arrests de-
composition of the flesh curing purulent discharges,
all running sores, diseases of the eyeids, nose and
lips, and every typo Of scrofulous, syphilitic
eruptiye and tubercular disease
Radvav's Remedies are gold by Druggists cve-
rywhere.
RAILWAY i CO, 8 John Street, y. I.
September }. dawlm
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Died.

In this village on the Sth inst, Mrs. Anna
Jones, aged 81 years and months.
At Essex, Sept. 10th, Sarah Amelia, wife Of
W. W. Freeman, aged "a years.
In Jericho, Aug. Is, Mr.. Augustus Lee, aged
81
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-09-13

Wv T 0NN1 .tII,5 =
The T,5ilns's special Washington dis,
patch says that picket skirmishing continued
nearly the whole day near Muns0n's Hill.
The rebels FIRST fired on the Mlchiganders.
Two or three wounded rebels were carried
up the hill. Ia the afternoon regular vol
leys were discharged from each side. The
rebel earth works were crowded with ladies
and spectators.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-09-13

-, NV YORK, Sept 6.
The Herald has special despatch from
Fortress Monroe, confirming the evacuation of
FOrtMOrgan at Ocracoke Creek 10 miles south
OF Hatteras Inlet. The guns were spiked
and munitions of war DESTROYED. The Sus-
quehanna was to go down and take possess.
on.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-09-13

Twenty persons were arrested eight miles
from Baltimore, Saturday night. who were
endeayorlng to make their way to Virginia.
The party were to embark in a schooner,
probably for the western shore Of Maryland
and thence for Virginia. Among the arti-
clcs seized Was Il quantity OF red flannel, sew
cral military uniforms, packages Of letters,
medicines, &c. and secession flag. The
whole party were taken 10 Fort MclTcnry
next morning.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-09-13
VT. MUTUAL.

VyHE annual meeting Of the members of the
L Vermont Mutual Fire Insurance Co. will be
held at their Office on the 18th day Of October
next, at one o'clock P. ". for the choice of
Directors and the transaction of any other
airy business. Per order
CHARLES DEWEY, Secretary.
olt21lisr. Sop; 2, 1851 WILLOWS
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-09-13

hiNH0OD.--!Iow LOST How RESTORED
Just Published il Sealol Enyelopsi Froo cts.
Lecture on the Nature, Treatment and Rs iical
Cure Of Spermat'rr'ea or Seminal Weakness,
Involuntury Emissions, Sexual Debility, a4d In
peliments to Marriage generally, Neryou.nes.
Consumption. Epilepsy and Fits; Mental and
Physical Incapacity, resulting from Self abuse
etc BY RoBT J. GU LYERWELL, N. D., Au
thor Of the Green Book, etc. Il Bonn 10 Thou
sands Of S"fo0s Sout under seal, in plain
envelope. to any address. post plid, on receipt Of
six cents, or two postage stamps, by
Or. C. II. KLINE,
~ Bowery, New York, Post Ofice Box ijSG.
September e. daw3m
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-09-13
WAGONS, WAGONS, WAGONS,

T51IIE Subscribers have the following wagons on
n hard for sale at very low prices for cash or
short approved notes:
Is G-hOrso wagons, fer farm use
10 Light Open Buggy wagons, full trimmed;
10 DO. do. DO do. half DO.
Very Superior Top Buggy-roll-up sides, dark
lining, Of very superior make and finish.
l 2-sea,ed Rockaway Carriage, Tor one or two
horses;
Democrat Wagons, with two and three seats for
family use.
The 10 full-trimmoj wagons are of superior
make and finish The balance are less extensively
trimmed and will be sold at price that viii
bring them within the reach of all.
Any one wishing for wagons will find it for
their interest to give us call.
L. BURGESS 4 CO
Milton, VI, August 20, 1851. daw3ws
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-09-13
Special NGiICeS.
HOLLOWAY,S PILLS.-WHAT Is

life Insurance !-Apopicrv, 4c.-Many people
insure their lives to benefit their families by death
how larsioxical Is this. To proIong life ty
preserving the health woull be a far more ration
al manner OF insuring it. Apoplexy is swift and
in sidious in its at acks, striking is victim with
out moments warming happily, preventive
has been isco7ered-Holloway' Pills-;ho only
safe and certain antidoc for this disease they col
the blood aai equaize its circulation through the
system. To preserve the stomach in a sound con-
dition and the ood pure is tn: true secret Of
health. Holloway Pills will do this most ef.c-
taally and tho lsln Is owe their actull existence
to them at the present day.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-09-13
PHILADELPHIA, Sept.

The Iaquirer has special despatch, stating
that reliable information OF the death of JEFF.
Davis, has been received By the Government
He died on TUESDAY.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-09-13

The city is full OF rumors among which
are that despatch from JEFF. Davis to a
friend was exhibited to Mr.. johnson, Chair
man OF the Senate Committee to visit the
rebel and federal military authorities in
Western kentu ky, saying that he, Davis,
approved Of the rebel occupation Of Hickman
and Columbus.
Some excitement was created by the Rus
sian Brigade being drawn up in line on the
Indiana side to receive Col. Whittikers which
gave rise to the report that the Brigade was
on a march to McDAnnoushs Hill and vari-
Gus other places in Kentucky.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-09-13
W.sUINcToN Sent e

, !" AsHINUIVN, OeFt. o.
Gentlemen who returned here at quarter
past one to day from Georgetown Height,
report heavy and continuous firing between
eleven and two o'clock. They counted
over 100 reports, some OF them APP
peared in the vicinity Of Munson's Hill
and Others above the Chain Bridge. Pre-
vious 70 firing, n balloon was visible for an
hour over Fort Corcoran, and on its being
lowered bright calcium light was exhibited
from high point. The colors red white
and blue being visible at distance of not
less than seven miles.
immediately upon the light being cx
tinguishcd the firing commenced. The oc.
casion of the firing is not yet ascertaincd
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-09-13

HILAUbLF HIAi DCEV' %
The schooner Abba Bradford before re-
ported captured by the Sumter, has arrived
here in charge Of prize crew, having been
r. captured
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-09-13
MUTUAL FIRE INSURE
ASCF COMPANY.
NorIcs OF ASSESSMENT ZOE 1861.

NorICs or ASSESSMENT FOR 1861.
Eg'HE Members of the Vermont Mutual Fire
Il Insurance Company are hereby notified, that
the following assessments have been made by the
Directors on eli notes in force On the following
days, TO wit:
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-09-13
NOTICE.

A PPLICATI0N will be made to the Le gis la
Atdrt at its next session for the appoi ntm en-
of a committee te make partition of the pu BIZ
lands reserved in the charter Of the Town of Bel
where. September 4, 1861. daw3w
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-09-13

Lieut.. Hoyt of the Vcrgennes Company, Of
the Second Regiment, is now at home, COM
missioned TO raise go men for the Regiment.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-09-13
VERMONT CENTRAL RAILROAD
SUMNER ARRANGEMENT.
Commence Monday Aug. u, i55l.
TRAINS GOING NORTH AND wrs1

/ -
TRAINS soNo NORTH AND WEST
Leave burlington at 90 AN, 9 30 A. NJ,
6l0P.M.
Maxi TRAIN connects q, Windsor and " ate R.v-
or Junction with trains leaving Boston and spriaS-
field, az 80 A. NJ. same day, and New ork
previous evening LsdTe Windsor st IS p. "a b,
arriving Burlington at 90 PM, Rouscs Point at
40 T. NJ, Montreal ST 10 80 p. w., and 0sdens
burgh at 80 A. VI. Connecting at Ocdeh soGr Oh
with Grenf Iraak Railway. for Desroi. Chicago.
and the West
AccoNNoDaIIoN leaves Northfsli at %, A.
for Burlington and Rou'o's Point.
NfGHr EXPRESS, connecting at VIM, >
with Tain which leaves New York at Oc A n
at White Ei4et Junction with train which = ve-
! Boston via lowell at 80 PM, or LavTsreu
! 90 T. Y. the previous day. Leaves " hits hiTss
junction at q 20 A. n, arrives at Burlington q
| % M, kouse's Point at 7 80 A. 81, Montreal
at o 80 AM, and 0gdensburgh at l 90 p. n,
connecting with Railroad and Steamers forNiagsrs
! Falls, Buffalo and the West.
TEAiss CONC Souri, AVID Easr.
Leave burlington at 40 A. ~, $50 An
nd 90 p. NJ.
MAIL TRAM leaves; RouscsPoint at 4 90 4. III II
St. Adams at 90 AZ ii. connecting at Burlin--
on with Rutland and Burlington trains for Sars
toga Springs, Trey and Albany, &c, connecting g.
White River Junction with .rainsfor Wells Rive
Boston, Lowell, " orcester, &C., and connecting.s
Windsor with trains for Boston, Springfield, Hart
ford, New Haven and New I ork, arriving in New
York at III Is, 2. NJ.
EXPRESS leaves Houses PIT. at 10 NJ. Connect
there with train f-cm Montreal the Same morning
connects at Burlington with Rutland AID Bur
lington Railroad for Troy, Albany and New
York, anu arriving at Mortified at : 80 y VI.
NIdHr EXPRESS leave 0gdensburgh so
A NJ, Montreal at 3 As Pm. ,Rouse's Point 90 p
M,connectingat White River junction wit INcrth
ern r. K. for Boston, Worcester So, (2I wing =
Boston al $ 40 AND, at Windsor with Sullivan
Railroad for Boston, Springfield, Hartford, Nev
Haven and New York.
Sleeping Cars attached to both the Nigh.
Express trains running between kouses Point aud
Boston.
Through Tickets for Chicago and ths West for
sale at the principal stations
@. MERRILL, Supt.
ST. Adams, Vt, Aug. IL, lS6l.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-09-13

! stars on dark ground. The heak OF the
eagle sustains portion of the flag of Sum.
ter
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THE LADIES' TORE.
MRS. NJ. THOMPSON'5
HOOP SKIRT EMPORIUM.

hoOf ShfRl ChFOhIt NJ
TINHE latest Novelty in the way Of Hoops is the
Il PRINCESS ROYAL SKIRT,
made on an entirely new principle; one Of the ad-
vantages of this skirt any other yet invent
ed is that there is danger Of the feet catching in
the spring, and for promenade skirt Is In. gem
of the season Special attention is invited TO our
Wousn-gore Clasp SAut, DranOnd-,isd Skirt.
which cannot get out Of order. Our Skirt Depart
ment is always full, with the latest and best styles
We have On hand 9 large assortment OF
EUGENE CoRsE1s, whioh every lady should have
Constant additions are being made to our sssort-
meut of Fancy Goods, Hosiery, Underwear, &C.
Hair Inyigorator, Hair Dyes, Chinese Skin Pow
ders, Lilly-uhite, Rouge, Pomatums, Tooth Den
tifrces Fancy Soaps and all articles necessary for
Lady's Toilet.
Ladies will please call and examine, corner
Church and Bank SITS. Opposite Bank Block)'
Burlington August 20. dau6m
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EYcctcd Scpt. 81, 1861

Ctarlone-A. L. Beach, F. Stone, Jas
Sqaier, Lewis Nelson, Peter +. Peas,, d.
" Hazud ID. {. Gillette
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TO THE PUBLIC

A MADAM WEDS
For CostirsHsss, Iregnil9ty and De6iiify of 81.
Digestive Organs, i-d,aciag HeIdach', Lassituee
Ii1Uousze51. Gsrasl ProstratiOs cf tie Nm
and Body, Paraiysss, de.
a MOMENTS reflection ought to convince
N sensible ran Of the folly and danger o
constantly losing with Cathsrtio Medicines. T.
practice is pernicIous and suicidal. An exper enc
Of forty years has taught me that the Constantly
increasing evils Of indigestion are fearfuIly sggrs-
waited by the too free use Of Cathar.ics. Inc
American people are fast becoming q nation of
dyspeptics by their artificial modes of life. Dras
tic Cathartics increase the irritability and pros
tfate the strength of the digestive organs.
The Pills now offered are specially designed to
allsy this irritability, aud at the same time 10
invigoratc and strengthen all the functions Of d.
ges'iOn, while they gently laxative They
are 50 mild and inyigorating that one is not re-
minded by any disagreeable effects that he ha,
taken medicine.
Business Men, Students, Professional Men, Fe-
males, and all persons leading confined or seden-
tsry lite should try them.
The undersigned Physicians chcerfully certify
to the high professional standing Of DR.. Colby Of
Stanstead. one of the oldest and best Physicians,
and to the excellent qualities of hg "AEti-CossiTe
and Tonic Pills." which we have used in eur prsc-
tice, and highly approve.
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c. E. CorroS, NJ. D., Cowansville.
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". jerks, NJ. D.,
C. W. COwLEs, NJ. D., Stanstead.
JOHN MEIGs, NJ. D.,
JOSEPH BRzADoS, N. D., Surgeon r. ".
BENJAMIN DAEoS, NJ. D., Coaticook.
T,-yUkI. RICHAOSD. ". D.. Derby Lima
VI. G. GLISEs, VI. D. Compton. C. Z.
@. o. SoNERs, NJ. D., Magos. c. L.
J. C. RUEHGNToRD, ". q, Newport, Vt.
Prepared by DR.. NJ. COLBY.
Stans;esd, G. E., and Derby Line, Vt.
Sold where medicine is sold generally.
August 81, 1861. dsrly
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LOUISVILLE, Sept 6.
The Mobile Tribune f the "a states that
while men were employed in getting Dry
Dock ready to be raised at Pensacola. they
were fred upon from Fort Pickens. The first
was blank shot the second solid and
the third she'll The last came near doing
damage, and the men left speedily. The
Tribune asks, Indignantly, " is not this an
outrageous act Of war;
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-09-13

In his official report, Capt. Sommes an
nounces the result ofone of the piratical ex-
PLOTS OF the Sumter, in this terse fashion
81 captured the American ship Golden
Rocket. belonging to parties in Bangor.
Maine. She was fine ship Of SIX hun
dred tons. / burned her,"
The New York Post suggests this as a very
good model for despatch from one of our
naval officers when Capt. Semmes and the
Sumter are captured together. The off
cal report to the Navy Department might
read thus -
Il captured the steam rriyateer Sumter.
Her captain, Il. Semmes, was dealt with as
pirate. Ih'ng him.