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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-04-26
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DROWNING OFT OF TIE Lower MissIsSlt--
Let the Rebels On the lower MISSISSIPPI
look well 70 their position. Those who reoei
against the Government, rob minis s,eai
ships, rifle arsenals, and turn the aged and
the sick out Of hospitals to convert them
into barracks for traitors and rebels, vii
not be treated with too much lenieHcy. J.
certainly as we now write. the NOrth-Tesi
with spades only, protected with rifles, VIII
drown out the whole country on the lo"eT
Mississippi, as relentlessly as they woul4
drown out rats In the hold Of a ship. Ana
nothing IS easier Let them look to II ihea-
and return to their allegiance, while 1t Is 5e'
IN their power 70 do 81.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-04-26

Fosr McHESRY, Is a the entrance OF Bal
timore inner harbor, and about a mile and
third from the City 1t is q fortress of
u guns if fully equipped, and requiring
$50 men to work them. The Massachusetts,
9Th Regiment reached there Saturday night,
and there are now l,500 men in the Fort.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-04-26

! patriotism The amount rendered the
Government by the Boston Banks-ten per
ct. OF their capitals $500, 600
BRooKLYs appropriates $4,000 for the
families of Volunteers.
E. & T. Fairbanks d Co, of ST Johns
bury have pledged $4,000 to a fund for the
benefit OF the families of those who may en-
list.
WOMEN IN ARMS. The Philadelphia IN
qareT saws sit is confidently asserted that
a gentleman and HE wife have enlisted in
one of the regiments about to Proceed to
Washington, and that they entered their
names upon the roll as broth ers.-The lady
is the exact size OF her husband, and wears
a suit Of hi, clothes. She is determined TO 60
with him through the wal. and to die with
her husband if need be. They have no CHI
dren
EDWARD EVERETT and Gen Frank Pierce
have come out in favor Of the Administra-
ton, and declare that the Government must
be sustained Throughout New England
al party distinctions have been swept away.
ATTITUDE or THE FOREIGN PowgAs "Aisla-
koff.' the Paris correspondent of the New
York Times, writes 10 that papsr that there
is not the slightest chance OF Z RECOGNITION
Of the Southern Confcderacy by either Ft..ree I
or England
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-04-26
THE GOVERNORS MESSAGE.

The message of Gov. Fairbanks. delivered
to the Legislature Tuesday. is an uncom-
m only pertinent and forcible document. 1t
appears that the Legislature is moving in a
spirit in accordance with the message. We
have had no fears on that head. The mem
bers are willing, and they have the people
bobind Aheu1
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-04-26
Total

There is yet another subscription list at
the same place, 10 provide the means, when
necessary Tor equiPplng new members of the
Company, heretofore called the Horard
Guards. This subscription now amounts to
about 81 900
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-04-26

CRowYrorT, N.Y.-A son Of Vermont
writes US from Crownpoint, y. Y, and says
''One sentiment alone rervades the minds of
all in these parts, and we are preparing to
fight them (the rebels at the south) TO the
death if need be, feeling that 1t is better to
die all freemen than to live half slaves The
Green Mountain BOYS in all parts Of heland
Will do their DUTY
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-04-26

In Bennington, on the 18th, spirited
meeting was held at which Ez-Gov. Hall
presided. Patriotic resolutions were passed,
and the Bennington people intend to show
that the spirit Of tn )se who fought the bat
tie Of Bennington, Is still strong in their
descendants. The streets were hung with
flags, and volunteers commenced enhsting
rapidly. Hon. T. McDaniels authorized the
Secretary of the meeting to offer the Govern
or $4,000 for State purposes
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-04-26
The North .S,or (dem \ saws Gin 5

Inc NORM St0r (dem says IN such an
mergency, without regar1 to mere party
ceilings, IL would seem the part Of wisdom
Of duty, OF patriotism, for every one to sec
ond ali necessary efforts 0a the part OF the
general government TO maintain LIS rightful
constitutional authority in Its attempts to
execute the laws and sustain the Union of
our fathers"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-04-26

At st. Adams, a spirited meeting was held
Monday Earnest patriotic speeches were
made nv Alessrs Ii. Z. Besrdsley, Capt. L.
Clark, Hon J. G. Smith, DR.. J. L. Chand-
Ter, Bradley Barlow. L. Fl. Hoyt, ii. E. Sey-
mour, Myron Bush and l.. E. Pclton, Esqrs.
A letter from H. Z. Royce, was read pledg
ing $1,000 towards an outfit for the Ransom
Guard, and guaranteeing that Berkshire
would be behind no other town in contribu-
ting her money for the support of the Gov
eminent.
The following resolution was introduced
by Romeo B. Hoyt. ESQ, land unanimously
adopted
Resolved That the sum of $4,000 be raised by a
town tax upon the grand list to be appropriated
BY a committee Of three persons appointed by the
town for the support Of the families of the vol
unteers while in service and for all the arms and
clothing necessary for their expenses and outfit
and that all volunteers are exempt from taxation
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-04-26

The following extracts are taken from d
letter from gentleman who resides 10 the
South and Is owner of verv large property
there. He is man of intelligence. and
knows whereof he speaks
MARCH 10th, l66l
L" The great idea OF Pickens and steal
ings controls the present despots Of the
country. and they have carried into practice
their convictions OF duty-much to the az
vantage of their pockets.
" | have had, perhaps, a. good an oppor-
tunity TO judge of present affairs as any man
In the CONTEMPLATING been in the States of
Louisiana, Alabama, Texas. Florida, and
having been present near by Fort Pickeps
during all the troubles there, and daily seen
men from all parts of the country and have
been intimate with many leading secession
lists. l have formed my opinion without pre-
JUDGE and only with a desire to get at the
truth and ! want 10 pr claim everywhere
that more wicked and disastrous aumbug
than secession never sprung from the minds
Of fends. / cannot in a dozen letters give
you any just appreciation OF the hellish arts
by which 1t has been accomplished. Trick
.as-threets-intimi dation
false Representations of al kinds-the
press bought up or intimidated-secret
armed societies formed-Northern papers
prohibited--usurpations Of power whenever
possible-and every villsinous art and vio-
lent act that can be suggested By the mana
cement Of bad men The result was, that
q teroGOus min --i-y Centralized everything.
Iney told toe peop.e that secession was ne
cessary TO show Us We we're IL earnest and /
then we would get or nights, "a fayorite ex-
preston snd then We would De united /
gain but as soon as secession took place,
hey said you can / 60 back and we never
Intended you should. They said your gov
rnment of the United States can't protect
o for they are weak and moneyless,' and
DIS last argument was true, for was not
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-04-26

H1NEsHURGH. 4 great gathering Of the
citizens at Hinesburgh took place on Mon
DAY. They met to consider their duties II
the present state Of the Country passed spir-
tied resolutions t. stand by the Government,
and l. assist with men and money 81 the ez
iCency Of the country might demand. FIFTEEN
cr twenty men were reported from that town
A. ready to enlist 4 subscription OF S47o
was made on the spot. aud Nessrs Daniel
GOODYEAR. Isaiah Dow and Hartman Tohev
were appointed a committee to further the
business Of getting volunteers and making
disbursement Of the subscriptions A. needed
THE PEOPLE OF SHELBURNE are wide wake
for the country. a petition was handed to
the Sslectmen Of that TownMoniay mornin z
signed by some Of the heaviest taxpayers
requesting them 10 call a sP' clal Town
Meeting to raise money TO help the yoiun-
teers from that Town, Of which it is expect
ed there Will De over 20 The Selcctmen
have accordingly called d meeting Tor SatuT-
day next
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-04-26

James Buchanan, that fool Of traitor, the
pres;dent and leagued with traitors l
believe If the people of each Of the seeded
tes were today allowed fair vote, every
one would vote for Union by overwhel-
ming majorities, except perhaps, that
little military despotism, South
Carolina. The reaction has Al
ready commenced. This city went for
Union notwithstanding stuffed ballot boxes
by about 80 majority-because few men
were bold enough to advocate the right at
the risk of heing called aDolitionlsts: inere
is no traitors blood in my veins-lt u'n
belong to the breed-snd say eycrY"noIo
what think, and they have not hanged Ia
vet. Will Heaven permit such wrongs anu
1over nun;sh them ? ] think not. We
80 nj deserted and betrayed by the OoV-
o-..,,o,,+ ,bat ought TO have protected us,
In = ronId never have happened. The
~ oa,,,nnsnder of this department, General
T S,-; PLAYED into their hands, gave in
formation of erything-removed all the
soldiers from here but one company and so
LET Tor rather helped) the Texans steal
81 400 900 worth of property, besides
agreeing and ordering that all the troops
should leave the country. What could OIL
fcers and soldiers do when betrayed by their
General? He has been struck from the rolls
as traitor and coward" and served him
right. The officers and men are all brave
and loyal. Captain King, when Twiggs
was going to order him to give up his arms,
buckled on his sword, and said ne ''would
die with his men first, >" and his men, $50 ID
number, wanted him TO lead them against
the Texas army Of 1900 men, who had them
cooped M in the barracks (by Twiggs' con
niyancel Capt Hill on the Rio Grande'
when called on to surrender by 500 Texans
told them to ''go to He'll, and if they re
peated the proposition he would have tnem
arrested as traitors. Capt. French sald' De-
/ fore he would obey Twigg order to surrends
er bis battery Of Flying Artillery, ne Woulo
/ G-bt his wav through Texas with his com
many and he could have done it. All the
soldiers are going away however, and 1t is
the worst thing that ever happened to west
/ ern Texas.
What is already the result Of this secession
! business? Hundreds Of Indians are scour
ing the country, killing and plunderins
Yesterday they drove of all the stock in a
whole county county Of Atascosa) thirty
miles from here, and they will soon be on al
sides OF the city. No man has cent Of
money. Thousands who thought themselves
rich are reduced to poverty. Neither lanc
or any other property is worth anything
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-04-26
TELEGzArr RruoRs.-Wemust remind tn

IELEGaATH RCN1Es.-W must remind the
community that the telegraph lines do not
make the messages which they carry A
great many idle -umors are seat over them,
JUST as such rumors are circulated by iudi-
viduals in any excited communI5y-some-
times with but a slight foundation f17 them
Oi course We mus; give the reports to our
readers as they come to us. and they must
distinguish the exact from the false OF falsely
colored, as they best can. Reports from
South OF Washing "a by telegraph are ended
for the present.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-04-26

MAJ GEN. Wool is Ia New-York superin.
tending the forwarding of troops, and the
supply of equipment and provision. lie has
ordered 10, 200 muskets, 400, 900 cartridges.
500 howltzer shells and 500 six pound shot.
which will 60 forward as rapidly as possible.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-04-26

THl STEAMERS on the Lake commenced
their trip Friday. the United States arriv-
ius here from Whitehall. For the present.
the AMERICA. Carr. Pace and tie UNITED
STATES. CART. ANDERsoS, viii leave Rouse
Point in the evening and Whitehall 10 the
morning on alternate days. reaching here
from the north about % ?. NJ. and IRON
the south about P NJ The United States
comes from tn e south on Monday, Wednes-
day AMI Friday, and the America on Tues
day. Thursday and Saturday. On Saturday
the United States leaves R9use's Point at =
An
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-04-26

In New FORK, on Monday, man ezpres-
sing secession sentiments 10 one Of the city
cars. was f'ssed 9at by the Indignant ladies
in it.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-04-26

The Vermont Central and Vermont and
Canada Railroads Will convey troops, NUM-
tons q war, &c, free of -5qryc. The Rail-
roads of lie State generally viii d. Che slue,
We urcz1uIC
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-04-26

Tho \. Y Regiment that sailed IN tae
steamer Columbia, one Of the regular 81
7anuah steamers, begged that ti. pllmei'os
painted on the vessels bows and stern mlght
be painted over with black, AMI i was dau7.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-04-26

I'm STUDENTS Of The University RAISED
Their f4g Wednesday morning, having been
unable to get the staff set upbelorc.
President Pease was clll.d on for sps-ca.
and responded II d few patriotic remarks
which added fresh fuel 70 the enthusiasm
The stars and stripes BOW wave from tba
top Of the Hin Of Sciouc-
The Students have secured a dril-r,,7i in
Leavo0worih Block. and viii form com
rany aud commence drill Immediately.
Nj. A. S. HorkIzs aud Mr.. HsyKY e..
TENANT, the former clerk tor L. 4. Fr1trz
and the latter Tor J. z CLASS 81 Co.. having
entered IN the Burlington Light Guards (the
old Howard Guard Company enlarged their
employers have agreed to retain for them
their places and to continue their salaries
while absent IN the service OF their country.
We hope 70 chronicle other such Instances of
libeTality in cur vicinity.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-04-26

Msrshal RyndsIs was knocked down Mon
dav. at New York. by deputy sheriff Reilly,
during an argument IN which Rynders e.
poused secession and struck Reilly, who
elled him 70 the ground. Good
HuDs9. River r B.-The President Of
the Hudson River r. L. notified Gen Bax-
ter on the 18th. that he viii take tho troops
proposed e. Deg raised h7 this S-ata free over
the rJll
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-04-26
The Charleston Courier brags that "63 900

The Charleston Courier brags that "b5 ,UUU
enrolled militia and 10, 900 volunteers, armed
and equipped and organized" are ready to
meet the government at any point in South
Carolina.
Unfortunately for the effect of this state
ment, the census Of 1860 shows that the State
Of South Carolina has but II 900 white oiti-
zens above the age Of Is years.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-04-26
THE UNION sENTIMENFIN TEN A..
We are permitted to copy the following
extract from private letter. from citizsn
oi one Of the principal towns IN Texas

April 5. 1851.
There ere Thousands Of true men IN Texas, who
viii never, never give up the Union aud the rio-
nous STARE and stripes. and Gnless matters SIRE
tIed mp, there will ultimately be q revolution
De sccessionist. tired every way to get the [. :
soliiers 20 desert and sul - IN their armv hut
they gre all true a. steel. Five cUsapaD.as of
osvsliy marched through town this morning, with
splendid band mounted horseback. TIE cit
isens came oct with L. ;. hags, and such cheering
for the stars aud stripes never hcari before. 1
never cheered with such good will before"
We copy in this connection, from the
Woodstock SANFORD, an interesting letter
from the same State. We are well acq1sint-
ed with tie writer and know him t. be a.
truthful as he Is manly and patriotic. lIis
statement that "a terocious mspor1fV' have
controlled tie secession movement, Is doubt
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-04-26

ON FRIDAY NIGuT there was a slide % earth
at the eastern end of the Tunnel, crushing
in the sheds built over the track, and filling
Up the cut to the depth of I feet for a space
of about 10 feet long. NJ one was at the
spot at the time, aud the only damage i- the
breaking of the shed timberz, and the delay
necessary to remove the earth minute
later,two horse cars, one coming ont and the
the other going into the Tunnel, would have
met at the spot.
Tn NEW RECRUITS ars drilling maufCIly,
morning, afternoon and evening and they dI-
versify the monotopy Of the drilI-room, by an
occasional march through the s;reeis, with
martial music our Vermont boys may not
march md wheel a= handsomely as some Of
the crack regiments. nut good many of
them can drive a nail with p rif.-hall rs Tar
- thcv C1n sec IT,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-04-26

ARLINGTON HEIGHTs, are opposite George
town, D. c. merchant of Baltimore who
reached HarrisbHrgh Tuesday, having LETT
Washington on Sunday says there were no
Virginilns on the Heights.
The Government had been strengthening
the positions Of the public buildings in
Washington.
The Capitol IS surrounded with hastily
thrown UP deisnoes.
He saws the Bal;im0riaus will not attack
Washington.
At Baltimore there were DO Union dass
flying and but lew secession flags No attack
had been made on Fort McfIenry lie thinks
there were no more than 200 Federal trJogs
there. lie believes the Federal troops can
now pass through the ciig unasSsiIled. Mi
itary drilling aud ma ching 70 the sound Of
music were alone to be seen. Business wss
entirely suspended, and there will not be a
solvent honse IN Baltimore within weet -
Virginia money was at 80 per Cent discount
yesterday.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-04-26

The Daily Freeman Of Friday says 1t Is
informed that the Vermont Bank has ten
dered twenty-five thousand dollars to Gov.
Fairbanks, for the use of the State.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-04-26

3 Observe the notice of the committee
for the enrolment of Volunteers Many
have been enrolled here from other towns &.
but II is thought to be much better that an
active spirit should be at work in tho several
towns themselves Where "a full company
cannot be raised IN one town, a part OF a
company may be, and a drill can be set on
foot without delay. 10 a very few days no
doubt, under proper authority all these can
be brought together and efficiently organized.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-04-26

THROUGH The LAKE, FREE. We are auth o1iz-
cd to state. that the LAKE CHANPLAIS Trans
PoRTArIoN CoNFANr will transport any
companies of Volunteers. On route to the
head quarters of the army, to Troy tree
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-04-26

IHE LADIES assembled in the Town Hall
again Wednesday morning, to the number Of
two hundred. and have been busy all day in
making shirts for the volunteers. Many
OF the ladies wor9 rosettas q the red, white
and blue, or partlcolored aprons ofthe same.
aud the patriotic spirit is high among them.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-04-26

We understand that party Tuesday night.
nailed the American Flag TO the chimney Of
the house of man in this town, who had
been openly advocating the side Of the rebels.
They entered the house rcaceably, but gave
the occupant to understand that it would not
be safe for him to object. !, IS better To
avoid any thing that looks like force against
free expression OF opinion. 4 good cause,
as ours Is. needs no such aids.
There was a crowded meeting IN Middle
bury on Saturday, at which "a Tag was pre-
sented to the Union Guard, and large sums
offered to ii them out. Speeches were made
and great enthusiasm prevailed
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-04-26

The L0drt has ADJOURNED O meet On tho .
Tuesday (the 2lst day. in May.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1861-03-21
Association.
PHILADELPHIA.

A BENEVOLENT Institution established
n by special Endowment, for The Relief OF
the Sick and Distressed, afflicted with VIru-
lent and Epidemic Diseases, and especially for
the Cure of Diseases of the Sexual Organs.
MEDICAL ADVICE given gratis, by the
Acting Surgeon, to all who apply by letter
with description of their condition, Gage, oc
cupation, habits of life, &c., and in cases
extr me poverty, Medicines furnished free
VALUABLE REPORTS on Spermator-
rhoea, and other Diseases of the Sexual Or
gans, and on the NEW REMEDIES employ
ed in the Dispensary, sent to the afflicted IN
sealed letter envelopes, free of charge. Two
or three Stamps for postage will be acceptable.
Address, DIR. J. SKlLLIN HOUGHTON,
Acting Surgeon. Howard Association, No. 2
South Ninth Street. Philadelphia, Pa. By or
der of the Directors.
EZRAD. HEARTWELL, President.
GEO. FAIRoHILp, Sec'y. Aug gu.
TO TEACHERS.
THE Board ofExaminers of Wyandot Coun
ty. Ohio will hold meetings regularly at the
Clerks office in the Court House on the first and
third Saturdays in each month, for the ex-
animation of Teachers, under the "act to pro-
vide for the reorganization, supervision and
of Common Schools" passed
March, Ia, 1853. Teachers are requested to
meetthe Board as early as 10 o'clock A. M
promptly. All applications will be required to
furnish evidence of good moral character by
certificates or otherwise as no certificates will
be granted without such evidence, and nc
special meetings of the Board will be held un.
der any consideration.
By Orderof the Board.
H, MADDUX, Clerk.
gl85 e. Ono5
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1861-03-21

IF you want Rouchcs, Childrens' Flats, HISS
i and BonDets, Dress caps, Heade erDs
Call at the New York Cash Store. -.-
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1861-03-21
DR.. W. PAETZ'S
ST0NACH BITTRgS!

I is impossible for any human being always
i to maintain good health, unless nature at
times of special depression is assisted in the
performance of her varied functions and Off
ces, by the timely use of proper and efficient
medical agents.
Dr. Paetz has been using in his extended
practice a combination of therapeutic agents,
in all diseases directly or sympatheticaily,
rising from arrangement of the Stomach or liv-
er. with such unwaiving sweep, that yielding
to the advice and wishes of his friends he has
now concluded to bring his remedy before an
intelligent and discriminating public.
This Bitters is composed of the most health
ful roots, herbs and barks, known by the Med
ical Profession, and cannot fail to give immedi-
ate relief in amy ease of this character, may be
mentioned the following: Dyspepsia, Flatu-
lency, Derangement of the Urinary, Loss of
Appetite. Nausea, Functions, Choleia and
Cholera Morhus, Indigestion, Jaundice, Palpi-
tation OF the Heart, and all kinds of bilious
diseases, " ater Brash, etc.
Sold in Upper Srndusky by T. j. Schisler
] "A Maxwell & Bro, A. G. Tribolet, N. F. &
V. Goetz, G. V. Stien, A. Christian: J. Yeu
ther and j. Schwilk
DSole prcprietors and manufacturers of the
above. PAETZ & SPONHAUER,
Aprll26,'60. Gallon. Ohio.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1861-03-21
K q. s s. M A H.

r E A L E S T A T E 4 G E n 7 !,
UPPER sANDUSKY, o.
Buys and sells Farms, Wild Lands, Town
Property, Pays Taxes for non-residents; re.
deems lands sold for taxes; invests money;
answers letters of inquiry as to price and
qnality of land in Wyandot county. And all
business appertaini lg to Real Estate agency
The agency of lands solicited.
Resi- ients and non residents having lands
fol sale, or desiring business dor e, will find
always to their interest to employ an agen
living in the vicinity of their lands.
Upper Sandusky, May 3Oth, 1855.