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

The following gems of Southern editorial
writing are taken from the Richmond papers
of May -
The drunken beast now stalled in the
Presidential mansion at Washington
The North-whose mercenary legions of
pickpockets, burglars, rowdies, tape-mea-
sures and pumpkins are now attempting to
organize themselves into an army"
Are relentless, coarse greedy and bloody.
They will pilage our houses, violate our
women, insult and murder defenceless citiz-
ens.''
And the following from the LYnchburgh
Yirginian -
''Let the drunken mutineers at Washing
ton drive on their crazy craft. The break
ers are ahead, and they must evince more
craftsmanship than they have yet indicated
if they weather the storm that is gather
ing"
And the following from the New Orleans
Delta -
There is no doubt that the Northern peo-
pie are at this moment fit representatives of
the barbarian hordes which formerly devast-
ated the world. They are furnishing the
very best evidence that they are incapable of
thorough civilization that they possess on
ly the outward symbols of modern enlight-
ment, while they are by nature cruel. blood
thirsty, arrogant and boastful. But there
is really very little danger to be feared from
them, Civilization no longer stands in dread
Of barbarism.
One race of sayages has already been ex-
PEELED from the country; but not that 1t
may fall into the hands Of another.
Somehow these do not sound like the
language of earnest, self-respecting, self-re-
liant men.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-05-17
THE AFFRAY AT ST. LOUIS.

ST. LOUIS, May IL.
Many conflicting rumors prevail relative to
the cause Of firing on the crowd of spectat-
ors at Camp Jackson. last evening. Some
say that rocks, brickbats and other missiles
were hurted at the volunteers smashing
their muskets, breaking their limbs and
otherwise w0unding them, while Others
assert the contrary.
\ respectable citizen who stood few feet
behind the troops when they fired, states
positively that no rocks were thrown and no
pistols fred by the crowd, and that the only
prOv0catiOn given was abusive threats launch
ed aU the Germans 1t is known, however,
that after shots were fired by toe troops, shots
were returned by parties IN the crowd. Sey-
eral soldiers were wounded.
Among the killed are Walter NJ. Domell,
Thomas A. Haven and Emily Dummers,
Caspar H. GlennercoIl, John II. Veikhart,
John Waters. p. D0ane, j, j. Jones, of
Portage Co. Ohio, S Karl, Christian Dean,
Mrs. NJ. Caulcf, Mrs. Chapman, I. d.
Allen, and two boys.
The Democrat and american offices were
threatened, but the promptness of the Chief
tions. All gun shops in the city are guard
ed by armed police, and 200 are detailed to
protect the Democrat and Aneeiger offices.
Two Regiments of the Home Guard are
patrolhng the streets to preserue order.
DR.. B. Sauderson was stabbed last night
in Il drinking saloon by Judge Buckner.
Both are prominent citizens. The difficulty
grew out Of the Camp Jackson affair. Buck
ner gave himself up and was lodged in Jail.
Sanderson received three wounds in the
stomach, and each is regarded as fatal.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-05-17

tn farmers s-Farmcrs, mechanics, and
all who own or occupy farm or garden,
make the most of it this year. The seed
time opens with war which may need all
YOUR care and diligent labor can produce.
Peace is a producer war is a consumer of
the fruits of the earth. How long the war
which has begun may last, no foresight of
politicians or military captains can deter
mine. On either side there is more energy
and spirit, and in general, more military
resources, than its opponent has yet counted
on. The IS 900 men already called tor, may
be but the advanced guard of the many more
thousands that shall follow at the call Of
Union and Liberty.
Remember that even if peace and undis-
turoed prosperity reigned over the entire
"a States of the Union, no man in his senses
could entertain the expectation that the next
haryests Of the West will be as abundant as
thew were last year. Two such haryests In
the snace of two years seldom OF never come.
All YOU can raise on farm, potatO-patch, gar
den or neglected nook, however small, may
be wanted, if not for yourselves, it may be
for your less prosperous neighbors, and, per
haps contribute its part to the welfare OF
your troubled country. Therefore be both
earnest and in good season. The time for
ploughing planting and sowing u come ano
will soon be over. "In the morning SOW thy
seed, and in the evening withhold nos ,sny
| hand. for thou knowest nos wnlcn snau
prosper, this OF that. ."-Dorsr, Nh, De'ty
Cre1n.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-05-17

The New YORK ZoUAvE BoYs.-The first
inquiry made by the tiremen, on landing
from the cars, was, with graye-faced ear
nestness, "Can you tell us where JEFF. Davis
is we're looking for him" "1es, said
another, ''we're bound to hang his scalp in
the White House before we go back An
other one, whose massive under-jaw
and breadth of neck indicated him ''some IN
4 nlur muss, " remarked that they had ex-
nected 10 have arrived by way of Baltimore.
tsWe would have como through Baltimore
like dose of salts he added, with an air
of disappointment. One of them beckOned
a citizen, confdentially, to his side. and in
uuired, 'Is there any secession flags about
here ~ lie was answered that secession
bunting was an article that did not prevail
here. He nodded, and added, 81 only want
ed to know" On coming down the avenue
the Franklin fire company reel passed them
at a sharp run. on its way to fire and the
familiar apparatus was salLted with such a
veil of recognition along the entire line as
must have fairly astonished the staid old
reel Somebody remarked to one OF the
b'hoys that his hair was cut rdyther short.
ooh, yes,'' was the reply, 1--WE all had our
heads filed before we left New York" They
all looked like fighting boys but one CON-
pany seems to have special prestige that
way. "If there's any mischief done, lay 1t
on to company 6S, seems to be pet phrase
among the b'hoys. Some OF the Zouaves IN IN
emerging from their quarters (Col1m oian
market building) this morning, dISdalnihS ~
the tedious, commonplace mode OF eAi' ~, 1y
the stairway, let themselves aoMn Is III 'ao ao
street from the third story oy rope hSe 81
many monkeys.-ftash'ngfon Stdr'
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-05-17

The WAY THEY TREAT VERNONTERS IN Va.
Charles Gaylord whose parents, formerly
Of this town, now live in Derby, has lived
for the last three years in Richmond and
Petersburgh, Virginia. Unfortunately for
him, in that latitude, he was Union man.
and, with others, assisted Union men IN
avoiding secession MODS. This became known
to the secessiOnists. One night some tweE-
tv-fve or more of these rebels broke into his
room, bringing with them a musket and a
secession uniform, and told him to enlist and
don the uniform of the rebels, or suffer the
c0uslq the consequences of refusal
he knew was to hang up to the nearest tree,
or DE shot.
Gaylord put them off by telling them if
they would leave the musket and uniform,
in the morning it should appear all right.
In the morning the uniform and musket
did appear all right in the back yard under
his window, but Gaylord didn' t appear. lie
I'm company with two OF three others made
his way by the shortest route to Norfolk,
thence to Baltimore, where he was arrested
Us 4 spy, his baggage examined and sent back
T. Norfolk, there examined again and re-
leased. He came to Baltimore and after en-
dcayoring for two days to leave the city to
come north he went to Marshal Kane to get
pass Kane told him he was in the hands
OF the mob and dared not grant him pass.
This was q day or two after the Massachu-
setts troops We're assaulted in that city.
Finally he succeeded in getting by the
guards, and by walking to HaUre de Grace,
distance Of thirty~six miles, was enabled to
pursue bis journey home.
On arriving at Derby, being ANXIOUS. to
i'm tt, Norrr,onr froors he was advised bv
Hon. Portus Baxter to Join the Green Noun
tain Boys, at Montpelier, which advice he
was nothing 10th to follow, as it was the,very
town in which he was born. Mr.. Gaylord
has united with this company and though of
a quiet and gentlcmanly bearing, looks as if
he was both willing and able to march back
10 Richmond or Norfolk and introduce the
''Boys '-MOntpehcr H'qtch7adn.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-05-17

FACTS FOR THE TmEs.-The GoepOrt Navy
Yard is at Portsmouth.
Fort Monroe is on Old Point Comfort, 80
miles South of Washington.
Annapolis from Washington by straight
line is 80 miles by Railroad, 40 miles by
water it is $50 miles
Hayre de Grace is at the head Of the Ches-
apeake Bay.
Washington is 10 miles from Baltimore
Philadelphia is 90 miles from Baltimore.
Richmond is 100 miles from Washington.
Cockeysvllle is twenty-four miles North OF
Baltimore, on the Baltimore and Susque-
hannah Railroad, and has about 500 lnhaoi-
tants.
Arlington Heights is in Virginia, across
the Potomac 2 10 miles from Washington,
and comm ands the city.
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WHAT OF THE DAY.
80 2 'HN e.. WHUTuE.

sound VI tumult troubles all The air.
L'N the low th unders Of a sultry sky,
z sr rolling ere iAe downright lightniugs glare
lho hills blaze red with warning. foe draw
tnigh,
Ireoa'ns the Dark with challenge ami reply.
8eholi the uricn Of the prophet vision
1lo gathering hosts-thc Valley Of Decision
b'sk rlth the wings Of a-lcs wheeling o'cr.
gay If the lord, 4 darkness and not light
II breaks in thuu Ter and the Whirlgind's roar
Even SEQ, Father bet thy will be done
5nrn anG e.erturn, end what thou has begun
tn l-Agacnt os iu mercy; as for me,
!, bRt The least and lrailcst, let me be
1Ncrnorc numbered with the truly free
~ mo- IND thy service perfect liberty
IAN would thank Ihec that my mortal life
Has reached tic hour (libeit through care and
-,., lTsin)
When Good aud Evil, as for fual strife,
liose dim and vast on Armaceidun's plain:
AnI Mickael and his angels once again
Drive ho'liug back the spirits of the night.
- iT The faith 20 read the signs Alright.
And, from the angle Of thy perfect sight
SO Truth white banner floating on before.
AMI the good cause, despite Of yenal friends.
Ana base cXpcieuts, move TO noble ends:
See Peace with Freedom make to Time amends.
and through its cloud Of dust. the threshiD,
floor
flailo5 10y 7y thunder, hcaped with chafi s.
grain
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-05-17

Fortress Monroe is a strongly fortified garrison
situated on that point Of land formed by the ex-
| treme western bank Of the Chesapeake and the
| extreme eastern bank Of Hampton Roads and at
the junction of the two waters. It was dis overed
during the war cf lsl3-ll, that Chesapeake Bay
| was the key TO all the waters Of Virginia and
| Marylan l. and all who are at all familiar with
! the history Of the country, will remember that
British vessels came into Hampton Roads and not
/ only took the town Of Hampton, but threatened
| to apply the torch TO Norfolk that. pho.uix like
! had spruug from the ashes of a former war with
that power. Peace declared in 1915. and
| when the next Congress met they took into con-
sideratiOn the subject OF coast and harb0r deences
accordingly beard Of engineers was appointed,
and an appropriation made Tor the prosecution of
such plans as might be decided upon. About this
time the grand army Of Napcleoh was quiet and
several Of his principal officers had made cur re-
publican country their home; among them was
| General Bernard, an experienced soldier, aud one
OF the most skiiltul engineers then existing lie
was accordingly invited to assist in the WORK Of
! arranging our system Of coast and harbor defence
and III IolG, IN company with several American
officers, projected Fortress Monroe and Fort Cal
houn, more generally known as the 90 Rip Ravs."
The work was hid of and both forts commenced
Ia 1873. From that time % this there has been
more or less work going on 1t Fort Monroe, ard
while that work Is sufficiently advanced 10 he
placed in n state Of defence II L. far from being
nnlsAed' Inc extent Of the work may he judged
from the iact that It Is over % mile zround the
Iampafts; the wall covers a space oi twenty ar
twenty-five acres, and there are about ffteer acres
inside OF tie garrison. Besides Barracks, Officers
quarters ana Chapel, there are tore houses,
~erk SHOPS, (nct used now,l he lratory, an Of
fee, an! several uu'mrort5ut buildings within the
walls.
Inc casemltcs commence ia the yi-lnity OF the
posterl' behind The water battery, and extend,
with niue lntcrmisSion' to the arched doorway,
designated ABOVE as the mann entrance on either
soc OF taat entrance are ca,cmateS which are used
as quarters ior the oincer OF the day guari house
ami barracks Tor the guard. Those nearest the
port cuiils have embrasureS which are intended 70
protect tha' point from attack. Indeed all the
81 % a. a. "t.H eLi-oi l,1iys' o.IlHd
- -. @ '''-i --'' 90 '-,2g
a. o d. g oul-eu
i52,n11les are ,I,inIr f., b s.,, oI, -
turf thar cans Tho {ortifcq,ion A. ,bo -, t-or,a
Southern Lastion Aoats the s+,-.,rI s.riros NIL.
inst below il an the inside - the ,.ar[isoo ia
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-05-17
Ule Jree ptesa
LiNGTON:
FRIDAY MORNING. MAYl7, 1851
DEPARTURE OF THE VERMONT
REGIMENT

The troops at Rutland s..uok their tents
at day-break May 9th, took long train Of
~ baggage aud passenger cars at 9 O'Clock :;
reached Troy at /, where they were receive d
by the Citizens Corps, and a large concourse
OF Trojans, stopped to salute and be introdu-
ced to Gen. Wool, at his residence and lief.
Tor New York In the evening, ami arrived
there safely next morning.
\ party of our citizens went down to Rut-
land on Wednesday night, to see of their
friends in the Regiment. They describe the
scenes attending the breaking up Of the camp
and the departurc,as being exceedingly inter
esting.
The Burlington Company turned out to
man at the rcyeiIle, in the gray Of the morn
ing. all in good health and spirits, when they
were addressed 10y Col. I. b. BoNd.sL, IN
stirring speech, and by y. Peck, ESD, and
r. c. Benton, Esq, Of Iydepark.
The Regiment were thoroughly inspected
by Lieut. Col. Rains, and General Baxter.
ani went through dress parade before their
departure
All speak OF the appearance OF the men, IN
the highest terms. They have doubtless
some things to learn in the way Of drill
but a more intelligent, active and spirited
body Of men Is seldom seen. This is Col.
Rains opinion, and he freely pronounces
them to be without exception the finest vol
unteer Regiment he has ever seen. To this
commcndation, our own company contribute
their full share Though yielding in preci-
sion Of drill, to the Woodstock and Rutland
Com(ani,s, whose much longer practice has
given thcm the advantage in that spect, in
that respect, in the neamess of their uni |
form, intelligence, good order, spirit and |
general good behavior and appearance the /
Burlington Light Guard are second to none,
and are in fact, as was remarked to us, "the /
life of the Regiment" We know that they .
Will give "A good account ofthemSclyos where. .
ever they are placed. God speed and prosper
our brave boys
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-05-17
SURRENDER OF CAMP JACKSON.

The troops engaged in the capture of Camp
jackson, were the Second, Thrill and Fourth
Regiments of United States Volunteers, un-
der Cols. Blair, Brenstein, Sigel and Shuttner;
and the Third and Fourth Regiments of the
United States Revenue Corps, formerly of
the Home Guard, under the command of
Coils. McNeal and Brown
Gen. FrOst's Brigade was released from
the arsenal Saturday evening. The officers
were liberated on their parole Of honor and the
general took an oath not to bear arms against
the United States during the present war.
ST. Louis, May u.
Hon. John Howe and Col Robert Camp
bell have received note from Gen. Frost,
which has been distributed in the city In
extras, earnestly entreating his and the
friends of the State Militia, now held prison.
ers of war in the arsenal, to abstain from any
demonstration, stating that their safety de-
pends upon quietness IN the city, and that
any riotOus proceedings would arouse the |
popuIace in the lower wards, and result dis (
lstr0usly to the city, and them. The reports |
IF insubOrdination in the arsenal are credited, |
md fears are entertained for the lives of the |
State troops, should disturbances occur in the |
;ity.
Gen. Harvey has arrived and taken com
nlnd Of the United States forces.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-05-17
NoaruERS Men IMPRESSED INTO THE SOUTH

NORTHERN Men IMPRESSED INTO TIE SOUTH
rRs ARMY-Many northern men have been
impressed into the southern army. The
thing is done in a roundabout way. One
gentleman, who is just from southern city,
describes the operation as performed upon
himself. He kept an apothecary' shop. and
while at his desk an officer entered his shop
and told him his name had been put down as
a volunteer in such company.
But can't leave my business remon-
strated the adothecary.
"Oh yes, You can-leave it with your
assistant. We need you
+" can't CO." persisted the apOthecary
81 won't answer for your property here.
if you don't-uor for your personal safety, !"
was the rejoinder of the officer.
50 Give me "a hours to get ready" said
the northern man which was granted.
Before night he had scraped together a
thousand or two dollars-not tenth part Of
his property-and before light next morning,
with his wife, took the train north.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-05-17
IHE VERMONT REGIMENT IN
REV YORK.

Ihe reception OF the Vermont troors !,
Troy and New York was particularly graft.
tying one As will be seen from the account,
below. our boys do not suffer particle bv
comparison with the many hne regiments
"hich have passed through New York CITY.
we are permitted to make the following
extract from private letter to one of cur
citizens who has a son in the Light Guard
NEW IoRk, May 10, 1851.
Dear BTotIcr
The Vermont Regiment arrived
this morning, and as I was coming down town in
the stage l mot them at Madison Square, march
ing down 9TH Avenue. 1 jumped out, and you
en- Imagine my surprise to find q - in the
Burlington Company. They made splendid
appearance as they marched down Broadway, and
received as they deserved, constant cheers on
their march, and as they filed into camp in the
Park TO get their breakfast | heard hundreds
exclaim that they were The finest 6odv Of ne, that
had passed ttrouyb hare yd. They looked like
veterans, AMI marched though they were used
to it, Uhey have evidently been well drilled.
They were splendidly entertained in Trov last
night; but viii only get camp fare here, and will
probably not te allowed to leave camp in a body,
They will probably take steamer from here to
morrow or next day for Fortress Monroe direct
!. Mordccai Of Virginia, late Major in the
U 5 Army and Superintendent Of the L.
5. Arsenal at Wateryleit, \. Y, publishes
card to the public to excuse the resignation
OF his commission Having been sent TO
Fort Monroe to czaminc certain changes
proposed in the patterns Of new Jun car
rages for the fort, he Was on his return
through Richmond, Va. Oh the I+th, when
the news OF the evacuation Of Fort Sumter
reached h.m. Foreseeing. he says, the
probable consequences of that event, he at
once sought to be transferred to some other
position, which would not involve co-opera-
ton in hostilitieS against tic South. On
the u OF Nav he was informed that he
could NOT be- relieved C~,n, b,s clorc-o. If the
Ar,snal-so bc ra.;.,rc5 his c.,,.,,;ss;,n
.aite sure that no one copId ioarin. bo
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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-05-17
FORTRESS MONROE.

We copy from the Richmond (Va.) En-
q.irer, of May l, the following cut of the
outlines, and description of the noted strong
hold, Fort Monroe, the present destIna-
ton of the Vermont Regim 9nt, and from
which, the En2uirer SAYS, the L. 9. troops
must be = driven with as little delay as pos
si5le." The importance Of the Fortress,
commanding as it does, in effect, the Old
Dominion can hardly be exaggerated, and
it is probable that it viii prove to be the
very key and Sebastopol Of the War.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-05-17
STATE CF VERMONT.

AD1UrAYr q INSPECTOR GESERAL's OFFIcE,j
Rutland, May 9, 1861.
Information from Washington indicates
that the enlistment Of volunteer troops from
this State must be for three years, to conform
to the rule adopted by the Government
You will delay therefore any action under
your commission for enlistins volunteers un-
til you receive further orders from this office,
which orders VIII be issued Immediately on
receiving definite information from the War
Department.
BY order Of the Commander-in-Chicf
II. HEvRY BANTER,
Adj. & Insp. GeD1
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-05-17
IATE y NERNoNT.

Rutland, May 10, 1861.
The First Vermont Volunteer Regiment
will be stationed for the present at Fortress
MJnroe-Old Point Comfort, Virginia. Any
letters or packages sent to this office will be
forwarded to the Regiment. Should the Re-
giment be ordered elsewhere, due notice will
be given through the public prints,
ii. HENRY BANTER.
Adi't & Insp'r General
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-05-17

A vessel cleared from Boston Friday load
ed with provisions FOR the Mass. troops, the
gift of the occupants of Quincy and Fancuil
Hall markets,-beef, mutton, fish, poultry,
cheese, butter, &c. TO the amount of over
$4,000 lbs, besides 800 bbls of vegetables,
and $50 to1s of ice.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-05-17
ATTENTION
PLATTsRURGH yOLVNTEERs,I ,IsI2.

Once moro your country calls tor yoIun-
teers Are you ready to join your country
men in arms in vindicating the insult to our
National Flag, which has been trampled in
the dust by Southern Traitors, and a serpent's
head raised in its stead That Good old flag
under which our country has marched to
Victory through two bloody wars, and which
has been our glory and our defense in all the
lands and upon all waters, is now crushed
under the heel Of rebels and traitors in our
own land, who seek to destroy our govern
ment also. The public property has been
seized, and the blood Of freemen shed Does
not y0ur blood boil? Are you ready once
more to ''join regiment and march to yicto-
ry?"
We know what our government and our
cherished institutions are worth to US know
something of the blood and treasure they
cost and shall we not, by our mature coun-
sci and our patriotic example, cheer on the
younger generation, who know little of the
perils and hardships of the camp, but who
are nobly rallying to defend the precious leg
acy of our fathers.
As many as will do so, please forward your
names forthwith to George A. Merrill, Secre-
tary of Civil and Military Affairs, at St.
Johnsbury, Vt When full company is
enrolled the Governor will order a time and
place for the election of officers, and then
wait further orders. Officers and soldiers Of
the war OF 1872, please take notice and gov.
ern yourselves accordingly.
A VOLUNTEER OF 1914.
Montpelier, May I, 1861
a Volunteer shows noble and patriot
ic spirit; but considering that the Platis
burg Volunteers, who are alive, must be from
65 to so or more years old, it strikes us tina
the Government will wait for the second hal
m.Uson, bsfors it will put them on the march