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New YORK, Nov. 80

New YORK, Nov. 80.
Captain Gordon OF the SLAYER Erie has
been sentenced to death.
Tie Pensacola Observer of the 23d says
"The firing, as we stated yesterday, begau
from Fort Pickens The whole of their fire
during the morning was directed at the
steamer Times, but with very little effect
The Times came up last night; with the ex-
ception of 2 OF littl9 holes made with rife
shot, she is unhurt. This shows that their
guns are OF very interior quality, or that
Col. Brown and his Yankees are all drunk,
very probably the latter The steamer Nee
mas was also in the engagement with the
steamer " Times at the beginning of the
fire. Only one shot struck, and that did
not much damage. The Nelemas went over
to the main land and found the Florida reg
iment all right. In passing Billy Wilson's
batteries. she gave them a couple of sl)t
which wssA returned.
The Frigate Niagara tried hard to come up
but her reception was too warm and she had
to back out, The only loss OF life that we
can learn of was that of private Of the
Louisiana regulars, and the wife of Ser
geant of the Marine corps, both killed by
shell in the Navy yard. A great many shot
and shell fell in the yard, but they did very
little damage to the buildings. Our guns
were worked all day, and must have told
with terrible effect upon the other side.
The greatest damage done was to one Of the
ships which ventured to near our batteries
fThe above evidently only refer to the be-
ginning of the engagement
New YORK, Dec. 2.
The steamer Mcclellan from Tybee Island
and Hilton Head has arrived. She carried
Gen. Sherman and staff to Tybee where a
reconnaissance was made. during which four
shells from Fort Pulaski burst near the par
ty There was no damage done oweyer.
On her return with Gen. Sherman to Hilton
Head she passed the gun boat Florida with
Commodore Dupont aboard, bound for the
mouth Of the Savannah River The Florida
returned the same evening.
The steamer Mcclellan left Hilton Head,
Thursday night. She brings mails and des-
patches from Gen. Sherman and Commo-
dore Dupont The health Of the troops was
perfect.
The Tribunes Washington special des-
patch says that the Clerk of the House has
received letter from Mr.. Eli, Of n. Y. now
prisoner at Richmond desiring his name to
be put upon the list, as he should be here
occupy his seat this sss5i)n.
spy has just returned from Richmond
and says that intense excitement exists
throughout the entire South by reason Of our
naval expeditions. The rebel troops from
the threatened States declare they will 90
home, and large numberY have already start
ed. Aaong the Georgia, South Carolina and
Louisiana troops avery great restlessness
amounting almost to violent mutinY showed
itself, and was only partially quoted by the
promise made by JEFF Davis, that men enough
should be sent south not only to defend their
homes but TO drive the rascally Yankees into
the sea
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WIN. HARRINGToN's ESTATE.

STATE OF VERMONT, The Hos ora
- DISTRICT OF cHrrrEypgS. IS. Sble the Pro
bate Court for the District Of chittendaH. 70 all
person. interested in the -s'a.e Of "i'iitu Htr-
rioetou. late 81 Burlington, in said District de-
ceased Greeting.
Wh.r,as: Said Court hath assigned me ST.
dav ~ December NEXT for the settle nent o. ID
administration account Of the administrator OF
the estate Of said deceased aud ordered hat pub
lie notice thereof be given tn all prsoas interes-
ted in said estate BY publishing this order three
weeks SUCCESSFULLY previous to the diy assigned;
in the Free Press, printed in Burlington, m aaia
District
Therefore, you are hereby notified TO appear as
the Probate Court rooms, IN Burlington on tne
dav .ss,,ned than and there 70 contest the allow
ane, of said account, if YOU see cause
Given under my hand, this 3Oth day OF Nov.
A. D., 1851.
u77vs D. FRENCH, Register.
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MANUOOD.-.Hov Losr How RESTORED

MANUOOD.s.IIov LosT How REsroRED :
Just Published In a Sealed Envelope; Price g. cts.
A Lecture On the Nature. Treatment and Radical
Cure of SpermstOrrh@a or Seminal Weakness,
Involuntary Emissions, Sexual Debility, and I'm
pediments to Marriage generally, Nervousness,
Consumption, Epilepsy and Fits; Mental and
Physical Incspacity, resulting from Self Abuse
t., BY ROB'T ]. CULvERWELL, NJ. d., Au
thor of the Green Book, etc "a Boon to Thou
sands Of Sufferer" Sent under SEAL IN pisin
envelope. to any address, post paid, on receipt OF
8 * cents, or two postage stamps, by
DR.. G. II. KLINE,
III Bowcry, New York, Pest Office Box 1855.
September 6. daw5m
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fhe latest invention OF which we have
heard is chewing machine-in other words,
a little mill intended for toothless people
and those who cannot properly masticate
their food. Such an article is ADVERTISED in
the London Lancet. 1t is fastened to the
dinner table, goes with crank, and is said
TO mince the food very nicely.
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Died.

At the residence of his father in Williston, on
Thursday, the 2lst inst, Homer Wright, aged
26 years, eleven months and nineteen days.
In Montreal, on the 9th inst., Benjamin Brew.
ster, aged 81 years and IL months.
In Richmond, on the 2sth inst, Betsey NJ. Hill.
dreth, daughter Of Henry and Bstsey Ann Hill.
dreth, aged Is years.
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BALTIMORE, Nov. so.

The Old Point boat has arrived.
There were many rumOrs relative to affairs
at Pensacola One story is that Fort
Pickens has been taken by the rebels !;
another that Fort Pickens was victorious
and Gen. Bragg killed another that after
two days hard lighting great storm arose
and both parties ceased fighting.
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For the Artillery.

DEDICATION new house of worship
erected by the Baptist church in Colchester,
VT, will be dedicated to the worship of God
on THURSDAY, the fifth of December next
Rev. DR.. Foster, of Burlington, has been
invited to preach he sermon. The services
will commence ct eleven o'clock in the morn
ing. Rev. Mr.. Dunn and Pres Upham, of
Fairfax, are also expected to preach in the
evening Of the fifth. and on the follow ing
day.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-12-07

The message contains about eight thou
sand words, and was taken by both the
telegraph lines, the operators cheer.uuy
extending their hours of labor, for the benefit
of the Press aud the Public. Our own
report came by the Vt. & Boston Line, oc-
cupying between five and six hours ia the
reception and we are under especial obliga
lions to MIR. DRURr, of that line, for his
services on the occasion.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-12-07

CAPT. McINTosn, of the U. S. l4th In
fsntry, left town Thursday, with another
fine company Of recruits. More attentive
and efficient recruiting officers than Captain
Mcintosh, and Lieut.. Jones of the 18th,
both of whom have been here for four or
five months past, we do not believe can be
found.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-12-07

Ihe whole country is hurrahing over the
oeteat OF Fernando Wood. his discontinue
reconciiing many good democrat to what
would otherwise not he so palatable, the
election OF the fret republican Mayor of
New York city. Wood even ran below
Gunther IN the vOte,-a fitting rebuke to
corruption and treason. Opdyke's plurality
Is small. ;.iG sssiccnt
HEAR Ibis What motive lead Democrats
70 The War? Some Locomotive or other -
Vsni.y Far.
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New YORK, Nov. 20.

Letters from Port Royal report an expedi-
ton left on the Oath to Saint Helena Inlet
and without striking blow took the enc
mics works The guns had been carried in
land. Another expedition to the interior
was on its mission.
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Married,

In Essex, VT, by Rev. 2. Il. Brown, Nov. 18th
George D. Hines of Charlotte to Alice Haynes Of
Hinesburgh; also, by the same, Nov. 18th, VIM.
G. Bellows and Hannah A. Stearns, both of Fair
fax; also, by the same, Nov. 9th. Mr.. orvis H.
Ellis of Huntington to M So Casandria A. Keller.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-12-07

The Corporation of the University met
yesterday, accepted Pres, Pease's resignation,
and appointed committee to select suita-
bic successor in the Presidency.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-12-07

WHEREAS, In consequence Of the war in which the
country has been engaged for the last eight
months, new, arduous and peculiar duties have
devolved upon the Executive, involving great
responsibilities and calling for great admins
tive ability; therefore.
Rtsolu,d BY the Senate and House Of Representa-
tires Of the State Of Vermont, That ,he thanks Of
the two Houses be presented to the Hon. Erastus
Fairbanks, late Governor, for his most efficient
and praiseworthy efforts TO raise, equip, and uni
form the six regiments Of Volunteers that have
been forwarded from this State to the seat Of
Resolved, That we, as the Representatives Of
the people, do most fully appreciate the difficult
ties which beset the Executive in the trying emer-
gences, which were incidental to the Inauguration
of a militia system and war policy, among
people pre-eminently peaceful, and so long favor
ed by peace, as TO induce the opinion that we
should learn war no more; and we feel doubly
grateful for the judgment which decided without
wsvering from the path of duty, and the courage
which pursued it to success.
ResolUed, That our best wishes for his welfare
shall follow him in his retirement to private lfs
where we doubt not his praye.s will mingle with
ours for the success Of arms, the establishment
Of national authority over all domain, and the
Fastening of the day Of universal liberty, purity
and peace,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-12-07

In The New York Home Journal we find the
following. This is but one of the many proofs Of
Or. LighthilPs skin in optbalmic surgery;
DR.. Lighthill, of this city, has recently at
tanned another great success in a case Of ocular
treatment. He operated upon Mr.. William p.
Gardner, residing at South Kingston, Rhode
Island, who had been blind from birth. The op-
Grafton was perfectly successful, and Mr.. Gardner
has ever since rejoiced il the sight which had
been 50 long and strangely obscured."
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-12-07

The most brilliant and original iGea of the
season has recently been promulgated by the
Rutland Courier (demented democTat), in
the following paragraph
''Let him seize their land and negroes and turn
them over IN liberal parcels 10 good Carolina
l nion men, and from Beaufort to the Belize the
nobility Of King Cotton viii tremble, repent aud
knock under to Honest Abe Lincoln" THIS
cotton and slavery may both be turned against
the sinking despotism Of Davis without disturb
ing the integrity Of the peculiar and indispensa-
BILE institution of the cotton States, politically,
economically or socially considered
This happy plan, which promises to shield
the Z" benign institution" from harm and
transmit it in all Its purity to posterity, was
devised for the guidance of Gen. Sherman in
his dealings with slaves liz South Carolina.
As a final solution Of the "nigger question"
the scheme is admirable BY adopting it
the institution will not only be made
national instead of local one, but the GOV
eminent itself will take up the business Of
trading in the bodies and souls OF men. This
will suit the Courier school of patriots tx
actly, which is anxious not SO much for the
suppression Of the rebellion as for the per
petuation of slavery. The honest people,
the patriotic people, are determined since
slavery is the moving cause of the war, that
1t hull take its chance in the struggle, and
be buried in the pit it has been digging for
liberty and free labor, when it is 9scessary
to the preservation Of the government that
1t shall meet such fate.-W. Standard.
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wILLISTON ACADEMY.

.UyHE WINTER TERM of Williston Academy
viii commences on Monday the "a Of Deeem-
Der.
For further information in regard to the School,
reference may be made to
J. 8. CILLEY, Principal.
WiIIiston, Nov. Is, 1851. div w23wls
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This morning the pickets of Gen. Blenk-
er's brigade at Annandale were attacked by
party of secession cavalry, who came across
our men very unexpectedly. Sharp firing took
place. The result was that one rebel was
killed, two wounded and taken prisoners.
Oae of our men was wounded.
kirmish occurred ON Friday night near
Newmarket, about 5 miles from Old Point,
10 which rebels were killed, including Z.
A. Scott, well known merchant in Rich
mond- His body was identified BY letters in
his pockets.
The rebel gunboat Tuscarora. IN coming
from New Orleans W accidentally burned,
about Is miles above Helena, on the 23d
ult., proving total loss.
The East Tennessee bridge burners are to
be courtmartialed by the rebels. Ex-State
Senator Pickens is among the prisoners.
Ii is reported that Col. Kerrigan of the
25th New York Regiment, has been tried by
Court Martial for treason. sentenced to be
shot, and the warrant signed by the Presi
dent. Kerrigan is Member of Congress
from New York city.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-12-07
IL is unusual, we believe, for the Legisla-

IL is unusual, we believe, for the Legisla-
ture to rass resolutions upon the administra
ton Of the Governor Of the State: and Ger
tainly the practice, as q rule, could not b.
ons:dered d good one. The circumstances OF
the pact year, however. have been cxtraoT-
binary, and an amount Of labor aud respons-
Utility fell upon the Executive, lar beyond
what was ever experienced before IN any year
of the States history.
Whatever differences OF opinion may have
existed in the popular mind about matters OF
ietail--on which no man could suit every
body-tbe following Joint Resolutions, in
troduced by SeDotor Hubbard, and adopted
by both Houses unanimously, are proof
that the unremitting labor, fidelity and pat
riotisIn Of Gov. Fairbanks were worthilv
Appreciated by all the members, and we are
sure they will be by all the people.
At the request of the Governor, JOIN
HOWE, Jr., of Brandon, has assumed the
superintendepce of all matters pertaining to
the aid of families of Volunteers by the
State. The agents in the several towns will
therefore address their inquiries and make
their reports directly to him. Mr.. Howe is
a thorough business man, and one eminently
qualified for that responsible position. 1t
is proper to add that he accepted the apo
pointment only upon the personal solicita-
ton of the Executive, as be was not an APP
pllicant for any official position PhGair,
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COLCHESTER, Nov. 80, 1861.
yNHIS is to certify that have this day given
Il my son, Rufus d. Thompson, his time during
the remainder of his minority. shall Claim none
of his earnings and pay no debts of bis contract
ing after this date. ,o,.n-ou
w23lt~ DAVID d. 1nOIAA
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D.nDE ACAnEMY.

ruyHE WINTER TERM will begin on Thursday,
Il November %.
Board from 81 so TO So 90 per week.
J. s. SPAULDING.
Barre, Nov. 9, 1861. w2ovs
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FowLE,s PILE AND HUMOR CURE

SURE CURE FOR BLEEDING, BLIND
AND ITCHING PILES,
sCROFULA, Salt Rheum, and Diseases OF the
Skin. One bottle warranted to cure in as
cases; if not Dealers are particularly requested to
refund the money. Only i've bottles in thousand
returned. and these were confirmed Fistula. Hun
dreds of letters and certificates are now in the
proprietor's possession, which can be seen on ap
plicatiOn. Send for Circular. Prepared BY
HENRY D. F0WLE, Chemist, II Prince street,
Boston. Sold by all Druggists. Certificates with
each bottle Price, 81 per bottle. wI2us
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Il Ak S A L e .

WILL be sold at Public Auction at the house
w of F. S. whitcomb in Richmond, on the
It'll day Of January, A. D., 1862, at one o'clock
IN the afternoon, for the payment Of taxes now
due thereon, so much Of the land Of Lucresia
Whitcomb, as shall be requisite to pay the taxes
and costs; it being the same land set TO her oy
the Probate Court from the estate of Joshua Whit
comb. Said land WAS set in the Grand List to her
for the year A. D. 1859.
Dated At Richmond this 5th day of December,
vasvs G.H. FLAGG, Collector
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ESTRAY.

lame into the enclosure Of the subscriber,
" on the 18th inst. apale red Heller, mark
ed on the right hip with letter "H." cut with
shears. The owner is requested to prove property,
pay charges and take her away.
]. G. TALCOTI.
Williston, VT, Nov. ~, 1861. w22wS'
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New YORK. Dso.3.
Mr.. Butterfeld late of the brig Grenada,
who was prisoner at Charleston, has ar
rived here, aud reports that the Forts at
Otter and Phoenix leland were evacuated
and blown up on Nov. 18Th. There was
great excitement at Charleston and meet
ing had been held to consider the propriaty
of burning or surrendering the city. The
Mayor was in favor of surrender. but the
Governor said that it must be burned.
The Her0ld's despatch says General Nc.
Clellan is understood to have made the most
urgent representations to the President in
favor of regular and systematic exchange
Of prisoners, demonstrating that the interest
of the Country no less than those of huma-
nitv requires this Hs viii probably sue
coed in having his views approved and acted
upon.
The Worlds despatch says Secretaries
Cameron and Seward were serenaded to-
night the Secretaries only appeared aud
complimented the musicians aud said that IN
ten days the country would rejoice at great
news.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 4.
Senator Trumbull's proposed cOnfscation
bill provides for the absolute forfeiture OF
all the rebel property which is beyond the
reach of judicial process. The proceeds,
after paying the expenses and just claims OF
loyal creditors, to be applied to reimbursing
loyal citizens despoiled by rebels, and the
balance TO pay the expenses of the war. The
rebels to forfeit their slaves, who become
Tree; the President providing for their colon
ization.
The Treasury Department is engaged IN
pertccting a plan for the reOpening OF trade
with the reposesssed ports, which Will be
completed in few days.
A deserter from the rebel lines reports
that Johnston is in command Of the Southern
army. with Beauregard as second.
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New YORK, Nov. 90
Gen. Fremont arrived last night.
NEw YORK, Nov. 20

New YORK, Nov. 20.
1t was reported that that there were 1900
rebels at Vaudeville, 90 miles from Hilton
Head, under Gen. Dray ton.
The most of them are impressed men.
The rebels il is said are also concentrating
a force at Blacktown. Appearances indi
cate that the planters are determined to burn
their crops on the approach of our troops,
or gun boats.
The rebels guEs at Braddocks Point, the
extreme southerly end of Hilton Head Ilsland
have been unspiked, and are now ready for
use by our troops.
Hilton Head dispatches state that Benja-
min Chaplain was made prisoner through
the efforts of his own slaves.
Chaplain says the rebels are concentrating
in force on the main land and hope to retake
St. Phillips Island as soon as some OF our
vessels leave those waters, but have no hope
of retaking Hilton Head.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-12-07

gUVHIS Is TO CERTIFY that have given
l. my son, MIcHAEL DRux, minor. his time.
hall claim noas Of ais saraiass. OF PIy 40 t'os'
his contracting from saisdsss.
Charlotte, Nov. ~ 1851. dltvzw
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 80

Commander Dupont reports that Fort Pu'
laski is at the mercy of our forces, the mo-
ment the latter desire to take 1t. Also that
reliable accounts inform him that Savannah
was being evacuated by the people as fast as
possible in fear probably that Commodore..Ro-
gers would attempt TO take 1t. be further
states that Commodore Tatnall Of the rebel
feet bad given it as his opinion that the en-
tire rebel defenses of the Southern Coast
must be abandoned, as they could not stand
the armament Of our fleet
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THE CONFESSIONS AND ExPE

and as a warning and caution to young meE
who suffer from Nervous Debility, Premature De-
cay etc.; supplying at the same time, the means
of self-Curs, by one who cured himself, after be-
ing put TO great expense through medical impO-
sition and quackery. Single copies may be had
of the suthsr, NATHANIEL MAYFAIR, Esq,
Bedford, Kings County, N. Y, by enclosing 3
postpaid addressed envelope. w20m3
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NEW YORK, Dec. 4.
The vote in the Mayoralty election is as
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A Proper Taking Down.

A female belonging to family who
have within year or two risen from pow
erty and obscurity to wealthy position, was
trading IN one of the stores when a strange
lady present asked the pretty but conceited
girl how much trimming it would take for
dress which she was about making.
. do not know anything about it," che
replied. AT the same time turning to and
addressing herself to another young lady
in the store, said, miss n, perhaps
you can tell the quantity necessary? You
are dressmaker"
Certainly cam" replied Miss N,
''and am surprised that you have SO soon
forgotten the rules Of trade you SO recent
ly worked att"
Miss N, knew her.)
The vain girl blushed, and with consid,
cradle bitterness said
wish you to understand that do moi
do my own sewing, much less sewing for
other peoDle-we have our sewing all done
out ?"
:" am glad TO hear IT," said Miss n
"for 1t is only year or two since you not
only did your own sewing, but took in sew
ing for other people, and occasionally went
out to workw
The clerks present, who were we'll &c.
quainted with the circumstances OF the
case. could no longer restrain themselves
and breaking forth in a loud laugh, the
discounted young lady beat hasty
retreat.