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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-05-17

VERMONT oLUNTEERs--FJty-ur organ
lied Companies of Volunteers, have offered
themselves for enrolment in the two Regi-
ments which are to be at once formed and
sent into encampment to drill. From
these the t,renty companies required, have
been selected, and thtrtU-ar of course re-
jected-to their great disappointment -
Among the disappointed ones We are sorry
to learn is the COLCHESTER CompaDy-tbe
Ethan Allen Volunteers, which has accord
ingly disbanded.
The second Burlington Company, the
" Vermont Guard" Cap. Drew, will form
portion of the Second Regiment. All the
companies accepted are required to enlist for
three years.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-05-17
VERMONT ITEMs.1

g. W. Hurlburt s little daughter, six
vears old. was scaldel to death in Danvi!le,
a week ago Saturday. She fell through
loose floor directly into kettle of hot wafer
Ellis Burke of Bellows Falls, brakeman
on the R. & B. X. r., was killed near Gut
t;nrsville on the 10TH He was leaning
from the car, and his head struck the fence
of a cattle guard, :racturing his shul. The
board his head hit was split by the blow.
C. B. Tillison Of Elmore, while splttlng
wood, accidently knocked down with the
beetle his little son, who ran suddenly IN the
way. The bow was badly hurt.
The Lamoile Ne,rsdedler says two young
men of Hyde Park found in the head oil
tree they had cut down, 80 feet from the
ground. large mouse, gray with old age.
Two women, Catherine Keller of Pitts
ford and Abigail Underwood of Mt Tabor
broke Jail in Rutland the other day, and es'
caned. One of the bars of their window was
secured by an iron strap which they man
aged to pry off, and then let themselves
down by a rope made of their bed tick.
Geo. Kimball, clerk in the Post Olhce a
| BELLOWS Falls. was arrested on Saturday OF
charge of robbing the mails, and bound oyel
| for trial.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-05-17

RIcHMoND.-A spirited meeting was held
in Richmond on the 8th, for the purpose OF
giving encouragement to the Richmond Light
Infantry, now numbering between 40 and 30.
Interesting and stirring speeches were made
by Capt Gleed, Judge WhIpple and others
patriotic songs were sung, and good and pat
riotic-resolutions were passed. An enthusi-
astic feeling pervades the entire town. The
Company meets for drill almost every night
snder the direction of Mr.. Henly, who served
through the Crimean war.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-05-17

SEIZURE OF ARMs.-The following arms. in
addition to those already enumerated were
seized at Camp jackson, St. Louis:
3 32pounders large quantity of bombs
and balls; pieces OF artillery in boxe. :
l, 200 rifles OF a late model; 8 brass field
pieces . brass mortars 6-ineh, and I0-ineh
mortar several chests of new muskets; )
boxes OF canister shot; go l0-iuoh, 800
o-inch shells; p kegs of powder large
number OF musket stocks and barrels be-
tween 50 and 10 horses, aud considerable
quantity OF camp tools. The humber Of
prisoners taken IN the arsenal was $50. and
oU officers.
Ihe arms seized By Government IN tie
City Of Baltimore, comprised ? geo muskets
ana ana 800 pixies. the latter made by Rnss
Ninans Tor the city
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-05-17

SEIZURE oE REBEL Arms IN BALTIMORE
Tuesday afternoon Gen. Butler made a
formal demand on the city authorities for
the delivery of a quantity of army stores in
the warehouse of j. 5. Cuttings. Marshal
Kane refused to deliver up arms without the
officers produced an order from the Mayor.
Finally, after some other action, an order
was produced and the arms brought out.
making ID dray loads; about two-lhirds Of
the arms were flint-loek muskets. There
were also large quantity OF pixies \ guard
OF the federal troops was placed over the
weapons and escorted by the police thew were
carried to the Fort. 4 crowd of turbulent
men and boys followed, yelling and bowling
for portion Of the distanc' Some were
armed with pistols and there was an evident
desire to commit violence, but they were
restrained by the police.
The camp on Federal Hill is being put in
order for long occupation.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-05-17

A CAREFUL TRAIroR.-The Raleigh IN.
CO. Standard. devising plan by which the
people of North Carolina may most easily
vote upon the question of loyalty or disloy-
atty to the Union, says, separation from
the North is inevitable But to make the
matter quite sure it suggests that the vote be
taken for separation" or mo separation. "
The word separation is better than seces-
son." says this astute editor, because m1ny
of our people ere a hale prJudrced against
the latter.
TIA Northern man had suggested this
ingenious devicei it would have been hailed as
a Yankee trick
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-05-17

FLAG-RAIsING-A handsome liberty pole
was raised in Williston on Saturday, ana
the stars and stripes hosted A large crowd
was present, speeches were made, spirited
resolutions were passed, and plenty of patrlo-
tic spirit manifested.
Several young men from Williston are IN
tho lst Repiment now at Fort Monroe, and
more will be ready when they are wanted
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-05-17
Married

At Jericho Ccu,re, April -, By Rev. -- 10
Tracy, Elias Bartlett Esq. If Jericho. ana -'..
Eliza Torrey Of Wisconsin.
On Thurs lay May 9th inst, by Rev. DE-. ll-'''
Lyman ". Atwatcr to Lizzie A. Turnurs' nl'''
of Mr.. Chas Parsons, all Of Brooklyn.
In Nonk,on, April 50th, by Rev. c. L } '''-.
Mr.. Almon Grandcy Of Pantou, TO Miss '''
Abigail yancor Of Monkton.
A, Auburndale, Mass, May Sth, by he'' ~
R. Worcester, Rev. y. c.. Glars, Professor
the University Of Vermont at Burning 'n'
Miss elizabeth ). WORCESTER, Of Au01'"'
daughter Of tho officiating clergyman
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-05-17

Go1yG on TO JOIN HIS REGMzvr-T.
morning a member of the Vernon, r..
ment passed through this city en- rlu,
New York, to Join his regiment. Oh it, H.
to Fort Monroe. He was detained a. h-
by the illness Of his father, who Is very g..
Yesterday the physicians decided thl.
could not recover, when the old man Cd.
his son to his bedside, and said to hin y
son | cannot live; if you would see ne &
happy. 20 Join your regiment and h,-.
your country" The young man BAL
father farewell, and is of for the wlrs 2
was passed over the Hudson River Road e.
Of charge. Troy Times, Nay H.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-05-17

An INCIDENT OF TIE DAY.-On Sl.lrI-
a tall, splendid-lOOkinS man, dressed ia q.
uniform of the Allen Crews. Vermont, s.-
conyersing with friend on Broadway. b
was entirely unconscious that bis super
heighth was attracting universal atten-
until Il splendid barOuchc drove mp % o.
sidewalk, and young man sprang from
and grIsped his hand, saying I5I -rs--
most splendid specimen of humanity [ esq
saw am SoutberRcr, bur my herr
with the Union; il 1t were u0,, suci nJ5..
looking fellows as yourself would snlis,
in the cause The subject Of the r5ulrs
although surprised, was perfectly se.,r-
sessed, and answered the cordial greea1;
Of the young Southernor with warm cl.l--
siasm. He was several inches above SIX i3l..
and his noble open countenance belmet win
the ancient patriotism Of the Green Noun
tain Boys. Of which he was 50 fine speclm-
lie had to walk - miles from the villl-1
Chittenden, to enlist; bat be WIS hist ID
himself. L1ng NAV be live % honor a-'
Stars and Stripos.-N. J. inns, 1871.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-05-17

ARNA VIRosQUE.-Not the least important
feature of the surrender of Camp jackson to
the loyal Missouri troops, was the capture
by them of four large sized howitzers. two
ten inch cannon, and some 5000 U. S.
muskets, supposed to be a portion of those
taken from Baton Rouge arsenal.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-05-17
THE BETRAYAL TENNESSEE

The Governor and Legislature Of Tennessee
have followed the example of those of Viz
GINA, though with even a greater violation
of the rights of the majority of the People.
A vote Of the people of Tennessee was taken
on the question OF Secession, and large ma
jority Of tom decided against that measure.
There on the authorities after waiting for
a time TO make the necessary preparations
for resisting the Un ~ States, proceeded to
treat with three Confederate commissioners,
to whom they turned over the state without
ceremony, as the infamous Letcher did, or
undertook to do with Virginia. They also
authorized a sham election to be held on the
9Th of June, on the question of separation.
By the provisions OF that act if a majority
shall vote for separation or annexation TO the
Confederation, Tennessee is to be member
of the Confederacy but in the event of
contrary decision, there is not a word said
as to where she shall remain. In that case
some other dodge is to be tried to subvert
the popular will. of course the eighth of
June, if no disaster OCCURS to the insurgents
in the meantime, will pile up the necessary
affirmative vote ; for suspected characters can
be expelled before that time in sufficient
numbers, or Improvements might be made to
any desirable extent in the election machin-
cry.
But outrages perpetrated by the Nashville
Legislature may succeed no better than those
committed at Richmond on the 18th ultimo.
East Tennessee has no closer affinity with the
Western part of the state than the two great
sections of Virginia have with each other.
The Union element is strong in the eastern
portion, and if the action of the Western
Virginia is judicious and successful, Eastern
Tennessee will be likely to follow suit.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-05-17

From CALIFORSIA.-Advic1s from Ll.---
MIA state that the prevailing opinion '1-i-
was in favor of sustaining the Pr1silt'. ''
all hazards, in his endeav0r to preserve il.
Union. \ Congressional election bill, Pr
vidlng for an election on the Sth inst, ior On.
election of members for the extra session, VS.
defeated in the Assembly by the com5n..
strength of the BrcckinrIdGa democrats 40.
Republicans, evidently for the reason obs.
they feared that the Douglas men should z"
the most advantage from the Union sent
meut Of the State aud elect their clndill.'
if the election takes place 50 soon.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-05-17

UAvELocKs FOR THE VERMONT REc.lMENT.-
THE late distinguished Christian British OH
Ger, Gen. HAvELoCK, when in India, intro
duced a peculiar head-gear, now called by
his name. intended to protect the men on the
march or fatigue duty, in hot climates, from
the danger of sun-stroke. 1t is pain cap,
h, III in the crown, made Of thick white linen,
and having a cape which falls to the should
ers, covering the neck and ears, aud so
shaped as to shade large part OF the face
Its benefits were thoroughly proved in the
Sepoy rebellion in India. The importance
of such protection to those IN the United
States service, who may be exposed to
southern heats, is obvious.
On Friday last, one of the ladies of this
place, who has been eminent in her exertIons
| to provide for the comfort for the soldiers
| from this vicinity. received from friend at
| Rutland, Il pattern of this article, with the
word that they were to be provided for the
Rutland Company. The subject was taken
in hand here, Immediately. Saturday some
of the ladies met, procured, the linen
and cut out full supply for the Bur
lington Light Guard. and on Monday
bright and early, they assembled to make
them up, and the way the needles flew til
night-fall was a cautlon-they did not leave
the work till the last buttOn-hole was made
and the entire set packed in a box to be
despatched by Express next morning to
Rutland, from which place it will be for
warded to Fort Monroe, with other articles
for the Regiment. We hope like gooC
work has been done in the several towns from
which all the Companies of the Regimen
went
1t is proper to say here, that not only wa
the work done by, but the cloth purchased
by the Ladies, from means which they haC
provided for another patriotic object, which
has been accomplished in another way.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-05-17

B9naparte said to Gen. Ioche, when
structing him 10 put down a revolt 10
western departments, This war mar
inmate, General take all the force ryQli-
and double it, if you please, but Jet {,
bonnie Ct colrte. The last phrase bean
4 py-word with the French soldiers. az.
peace was had in six months. That is q.
sort of war the administration Is Tre1lr1.
for-shOrt and sweet-and the sooner
conquer a peace" the better for all '
cerned
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-05-17

VRGINJA.-The Virginia Convention ad,
jOurned on the lst inst, but did not rclnore
the injunction Of secrecy on lis recent proceed
ngs. The people of Virginia are, therefore,
left in ignorance respecting the names of
those who voted for the Ordinance of Secs
sion, and for the extraordinary measures by
which 1T has been followed. The Richmond
Wing sums up the result of its deliberations
thus
"They have organized army and placed at
its head the ablest officers of the late United
States. They have taken the initiatory steps for
the creation of a navy and entrusted its infancy
to the brightest names on the roll Of the Ameri
can navy. They have established system Of
equal taxation, which will remove every murmur
CT dissatisfaction throu ghout the confines of the
Commonwealth. They have negotiated an aIIi
ance, offensive and defensive, without our South
ern sisters, which makes us one people. and in
sures invincibility and independence
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-05-17

Nh. WV. B. HATcH, son OF DR.. Horace
Hatch, of tins place, has been appointed
Deputy Quartermaster General, by Governor
Fairbanks. He will be occupied in the pur-
chase of arms and supplies in New York, and
in making arrangements for the aid and
comfort of the Vermont troops that have
gone, and such a may follow them.
Mr.. Hatch was sent to Washington last
week by the Governor, to tender the services
of the Vermont Regiment. He did 50. at
first to the Adjutant General who
thought they had troops enough for the pre-
sent, and the Vermonters had better wait
awhile. Not exactly satisfied with that view
of the case, Mr. Hatch secured an interview
with Gen. Scott, who declared that Col.
Phelps was just the man, and the Vermont
ers the boys, he wanted for important service
in Fort Monroe, and expressed much gratif-
cation at the timely offer.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-05-17

IMMENSE GRAIN SuIFNENTs.-The Dr
Tribune of Thursday afternoon say -.
is estimated that between yesterday l1oaa
tonight, embracing, say % hours, some j.
grain-laden vessels will have passed tbs
from Lake Michigan, with an acgre,I.
over 100000 bushels Of grain. Ia.
Unprecedented
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-05-17

OFFICIAL Account OF GES. BEAUREs4--
The Charleston Courier Of the 9th, V1l-
Gen. Beauregard's official report Of th- c-
bardment Of Fort Sumter. He says tbl.
recognition of the gallantry exhibited .7-
garrison, | cheerfully agreed thai, On 81.
rendering the fort. the Commanding
might salute his flag"
lie further states that Major Ani-a.
agreed to evacuate the fort, before the t-
bardment. without 4 contest, If not 0.-
wise directed by his government, but ".
declined BOT to open her guns upon Us IN q
event of any hostile demonstration on
part against his flag Gen. Beauresl
reiterates the statement that Fort Sumter S..
taken, after "thirty-three hours firing, VII.
out the loss Ct single bf~, and iU- t-
slightly wounded "
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-05-17
NAVY ARD,
WAsHIN6TOn. ID. c.. May 9. ISEl

DEAR FATHER Il could not resist the eonta-
gion of War, so l came here with the rest I am
attached to the staff Of the list Regiment Of New
York for the present. have been here ten DAYS.
We are quartered at the Navy Yard, which is the
most Southerly point Of the city, very important
and responsible position, but fear We shall not
have fight. have idea how long shall stay
here l doubt if go hame before the war is over.
We are comfortably lodged and fed, although
sleep rolled up in my blanket
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-05-17

FLAG-RA1s1NG AT CHARLoTTE.-We received
too late for notice last week an account oil a
Flag raising at the Baptist Corners, in Char
lotte-attended with patriotic speeches, AID
singing. An official request was made
to the Selectmcn to call Town Meeting to
vote an appropriation for the support OF
those who should go into the s2rvlce OF the
Government.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-05-17

ARMAMENT OF FORTRESS MONROE. There
are 800 guns mounted in Fort Monroe, and
90 more to be mounted. Eight columbiads
are mounted, and 16 mortars. There is onc
gun outside the fort weighing so 600 pounds,
and throwing a ball of 400 pounds seven
miIes-the largest in the world.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-05-17

The entire London press received by tn
last arrival, except the Times, sympathize
warmly with the loyal states, and anticipate
an early triumph for the government. The
Times fears serious conflict if the North is
determined to force obedience
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-05-17

Ten complete compa MES of the second reg
iment Of cavalry, admirably mounted, are
expected to arrive at the Federal capitol du-
ring the present week, and will prove a very
seasonable addition to the military resources
of the district.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-05-17

y BURLINGTON Boy IN WASHINGTON -
WHY'S LYMAN, JR., of New York CITY, a
Burlington boy, is member of the list
Regiment Of New York, now stationed at
the Washington Navy Yard. His many
and warm friends here will be interested in
the following extracts from a letter which
his father, Hon. WHY'S LYMAN received.
from him Yesterday
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-05-17

MANSFIELD GCARos.-This Company hav-
n obtained its full compliment of recruits,
met at the Town Hall in johnson. AMI elected
unanimously the following. as officers of the
Company
Captain-H. A. WATERMAN, of Johnson
LIST Lieut.-R. ID. WuIT MORE, of Belvidere
I'd g S. II. SHoNYo, of johnson.
lst Sergeant-R. j. AUSTIN, of johnson.
johnson, April 80, 1861
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-05-17

In addition to the outfits of pin-cushions.
needles and thread. &c, which some misdi-
rected efforts are providing for the Volunteers,
the Boston correspondent of the Springfield
Republican recommends washboard, q bar
Of yellow soap, a looking glass, dozen
crash towels, fesh-brush. and pair Of
dumb bells, as useful appepdages, and likely
to be comfortable accompaniment Of long
march
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-05-17
The following description of the st. Louis
Arsenal will be read with interest at this

The following ucscTlpeloh VI 'ho o. LOUIS
Arsenal will be read with interest at this
time:
"Our arsenal is by long odds the largest ana
finest in the United States and surpasses other pun
lie depositorics of arms as far as Fortress MOhIoo
exceeds all other fortified posts It's waits are 'en
feet high and three feet thick, OF massive hne
stone. and inclose thirty-eight or forty acres VI
beautifully sloping land, extending from Oarohoe S
ct avenue to the Mississippi. In grass anu 1ieo1,
and nicely arranged paths ard walks, IL eau I,
any gentlemans park 1 have ever seen. no
foIndTies and store houses codiers barracks, nos-
nital and prison house, powder magazine, Dragon
stables and officers dwellings, with their handsome
Yards and gardens, make up perfect village IN
size These buildings arc of elegant architectural
DESIGNS and PROPORTIONS and even the sentry box
os &c constructed in a tasteful and ornamental
na,nor The grounds are drained by sewers run
- 40 The river ard abound in wells OF clear,
nnTe water. The whole arsenal property Is worth
10 the Government at the least Calculation treo
ro;IIjors Of dollars and it is now in such COM
nlete state of defense that all the seeesslonlsS IN
Missouri cou d not take it and would ho' uaio ~
attack it, At nearly all tho available points ear,h
works have been thrown up, anu are mouI'ou -'H
columbiads and mortars. huge new puiiuihs'
lust outside Of tho main gate on Caronueiee ave
rue. is occupied by two companies Oh regui%s :;
who have constructed strong earth WORK, topPeu
with sandbags and mounted with lormluaoie
pieces of ordnance. Other elevated POSITIONS some
Of them a quarter Of mile from the arsenal, arc
occupied by volunteers Outposts and, II heeu
| be, will tie entrenched and mounted with cannon
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-05-17
Died.

In Chicago May 5, Mrs. Jane stephens '''
of John Stephens. in the Goth year Of Der age
In Richmond. the gth inst, Mrs. sally III
re1iet e William Rhodes. aged s. years
I, winis.on. or the 9Th instant. Mrs q al''
Crane. aged 3 year.
IN lIine.bursh. Nay stb' # disease Sc. , ,.
heart Franklin NJ criui'Ii' 's''' TO-
wife and 4 ehii3ren- ---
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-05-17

corous-Tbe sudden changes q qlf a. 5i.-.
are sources Of P2i'r'Ha'y, 1--we, r-ore3 ,hsr simple
affections Experience ht''I7 certainly. vhea
remedies often act So s1"J -, ,i;.7ase. recourse
should at G loss Ss s'S let the cold cough his
ont sutton on more ss-ious attack may o I'M 6ra
we .ded off. Public SgsIkers and SlHy Lam he
rmoiefec,ual for clearing and sIfens '-i7-''
See adver: iseuent.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-05-17

The ST. LOUIS RIoTs.-There seems to be
no doubt that the st. Louis ARRAYS began
by attacks upon the soldiers by the mob,
who are therefore responsible for the loss Of
life which followed.
ST. LorIs, May 13.-An official statement pub
lished this morning, says the first firing at Camp
Jackson on Friday evening was some half a dozen
shots near the head Of the column Of the first regi
meut occasioned by voley Of stones and pistol
shot from the crowd. No one was hurt at this
point. The second firing occurred from the rear
Of the column guarding the prisoners The
crowd here was large and very abusive, and one
man discharged three barrels Of revolver at
Lieut. Faxon Of the regular service, many Of the
mob cheering him and drawing revolvers aud
firing at the troops
The man who commenced the attack then laid
his pistol across his arm and was taking deliber-
ate aim at Lieut. Faxon, when be was thrust
through with bayonet and fred upon at the
same time. and instantly killed. The column
then moved on, having received orders to march
and the company being assaulted by the crowd,
and several Of them shot, halted and fired, caus-
ing the deaths already reported.
1t is to be regretted that in the second ai-
fray, on the next evening, the soldiers Sc
gave way to excitement as to fire without
orders from their officers, and then TO break
into confusion. The consequence was that
more of them were killed or wounded than
of the cowardly mob from which the provo
cation came. We trust this unhappy re-
suit will have the effect, in all parts of the
country, of making men see the necessity of
Observing the strictest discipline. On the
whole, however, rebel mobs can learn a les
sou from their experience thus far. At
Baltimore eleren Of the mob were killed to
three of the Massachusetts, men, and at St.
Louis. in the two encounters, over tiirfy of
the crowd We're shot dead, to four of the
soldiers.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-05-17
WAR ITEMS.

The following is the number Of infantry
regiments to be received from cach Stats Ior
a total increase of IS regiments OF three
years volunteers, under the recent proclama-