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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-04-12

The rumors from Washington, and the
Southern sea-coast generally, have been
thicker than usual for the last few days
but whet her there is any remarkable
occasion for them is as yet quite uncertain.
1t is quite amusing to see how the news ca
terers at the seat Of Government for the city
journals are bothered, by the discreet policy
OF the new President and Cabinet, Of
keeping their plans and discussions TO
themselves.
The Herald raves as usual-says that the
plans OF the new Confederacy are all laid
open to the world, (Which we take 10 be a
big lie on the part of the Herald but at
Washington, under the miserable black Re
publican rule Of Abe Lincoln and Seward,
everything is kept under lock and key. The
y. Y. Time, is Mortified that four weeks
should have been occupied by the President
in getting into Offices of trust and import
snce, at home and abroad, substitutes for
the men, who as subordinates, have been in
sympathy with the great traitors who gave
them their official places. 1t forgets
that Mr.. Lincoln S inaugural told ali of hi-
policy which common prudence would allow
Of, till be should have had time to orgA"iz-
his government and fad Goa
what in particular ought to he
done, and what means there were left him to
do with. and il cries out for declaration Of
policy. /; thinks the nation cannot stand an
other month Of such awful suspente, and 80
%. The fact is, the country is already half
hacTsIei with the contradictory stories set
aHoat by the New York City reporters and
correspondents and if the whole crew were
ordered home and locked up, and the public
mind allowed to rest little, it would be
good thing. The L. S. Government is not
on its last legs yet.
As for the outcry that those who are
charged with the Official responsibility f,r
their acts. who have got to answer at the bar
Of their country judgment for what tley do (
and for what they omit to DO that ougL; to
be done, are giving DO thought or care to the /
highest interests Of the Nation, we see no /
grounds for it whatever. Let her 60 said |
the loafer who had come to see the launch,
to the officer who hesitatcd to knock away
the block which kept the ship from starting /
on her ways. because the tide was not just
her go--I'll take the responsi
bility." You'll take fbe responsibility 80
sharply responded the oficer-"and wdoF
pOy for the shuP,1 anything goes 'rroRg?
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-04-12

The HARRIET LANB.-The L. 5. steamer
Harric' Lane, heretofore employed as rove
nue. cutter, lef. y. Y. Harbor on Monday
morning flying the American ensign instead
of the revenue flag. She is a swift vessel,
and her commander Capt FAUNcE, is an
energetic officer. She is supposed to have
gone South. Additional steamers have been
chartered for the use Of Government, max
ing the chartered feet at present as follows
Coat-acoltOs, Fashion, Atomic, Baltic, ILL.,
nois, Ocean Queen. Yankee, Thomas Free
horn.
The Coqfzacoatos and Fashion are expect
ed at n. Y. every day the Ocean Queen
and steamship YANKEE and Freedom were
chartered Monday.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-04-12
w.p1IKE MOVEMENTS.

The reports of war preparations come
,bick and strong, and if any reliance is 70
be placed on the indications we do not see
bor , collision between the United States
fo-ee, and those of the rebels can be long de-
fsrred. The L. S. Government is evidently
determined to reinforce and provision Its
own forts and TO protect its own
soldiers. If the forces Of South Caro-
lima, or Of the bogus Confederacy undertake
TO prevent the U. S. government by force
from doing what it is its plain right and du-
~ to do If it can with the means at its ccm-
mand, their reasonable attacks must be re-
PEELED, be the consequences what they may.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-04-12

The steamship America from Liverpool.
morning of 23rd and Queenstown, 9th, ar
rived at this port this morning. The Bank Of
England had reduced its rate of discount 70
seven per cent. The French Corps Legisia-
;if had rejected the amendment TO tbs
Emperor's address IN favor Of the Withdrawal
of the French troops from Rome, and finally
adopted the whole address. The new steam
ship Hibernia, Of the Galway line, will re-
quire further strengthening before putting to
sea, aud the steamship Columbia is expected
to take her place, leaving Galway for St
Johns, v. F. On the 9th. The America
has $4,000 pounds specie.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-04-12
NEw YoRK, Sd

NEW OER, 81.
The news from Texas indicates that Ne1i-
co is not disposed quietly to wait t1 be con-
quered by the Southern Confectionery but ia
determined rather to take the initiative and
endelvor to conquer the Southern Confeder-
acy, or at any rate Texas.
The Southern question, it is understood, en-
gagged the attention Of the Cabinet yester-
day, it being necessary that thepOlicy Of tn.
Government should be fully determined 50
that proper instructions for European min
listers can be prepared.
Nothing d. finite has yet been ascertained
relative to Fort Sumter.
The amount and nature Of the bids for the
first federal loan advertised for by the Sec'y
of the Treasury. Mr.. Chase, afford a graft
fying indication of the confidence which is
reposed in the stability Of the Government.
While only millions were required, pro
posals have been offered TO the amount Of
about "a millions.
1t seems quite probable that after all, the
report that Fort Pickens had been actually
reinforced was founded in truth.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-04-12
NEW YORK. April ).

The Chamber Of Commerce met yesterday
and discussed the propriety Of opening our
coasting trade to British vessels as proposed
by Mr.. Lindsay. No decision was come b,
and the matter was laid over.
The soldiers on Morris Island, Charleston.
on Wednesday evening, during a severe gale,
fired into c schooner which was attempting
to enter the harbor The schooner bsinS
struck, turned and went to sea. Il was
subsequently, ascertained that she wa, from
New Jersey, loaded with ice.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-04-12
Total, 5ll 400 254,Ol -

The Village District No. 6, sustained two schools,
The column headed Ratio of daily attendance
to number of scholars reported" will chow tho
proportionate amount of public money received by
each district, compared with What it would have
received under the former me bod of distribution.
The column headed " Ratio Of daily attendance
to the number registered" shows the comparative
punaualifg of attendance in the several districts
The amount of public money distributed, after
dividing one fourth Of II to each district equally,
was one dollar and seventy-three cents Isl 7S), 10
each unit of the average daily attendance.
Eff.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-04-12
NEW ORLEANS. All

100 Zouayes left for Pensacola. IL Is re
ported that the L S. frigateBrooklyn arrived
back from Pensacola on the 3Ist. The Tins
Washington correspondent says the reYenus
laws are to be enforced in Louisiana. The
Representatives of the great powers have IN
officially expressed desire that the Union
shall be maintained.
The Tri5lHs's Montgomery correspondent;
says the southern government are determined
to take Fort Pickens at all hazards, AMI II
Lincoln attempts to obstruct southern com
merce all northern ships in southern waters
will be seized.
The Attorney General is considering the
legal authority of Lincoln to collect dutls.
on ship-board and also hissuthority to call
for volunteers.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-04-12
THE WAR FLEET.

The Macedonian is not included, because she Is
in the Gulf Of Mexico; the Falmouth and Supply,
because they mere transport storesbps.
Annexed is the latest report from these ships
hnassota-Alnost ready for commission at Boston
Water WRcR-Wcnt into commission at Philade-
phia, Friday.
Poukaf7u-Sailed from Y. 7 ork Harbor, Sunday.
Brook!y1-Of Fort Pickens, March 3.
C1usad Sailed from New York, March Is.
Csn]riaud-Flag ship, Norfolk, March %.
Falm7u1-Moored at Aspinwall.
M5i4lrt-Saied from New York, March Is.
H1csdoniau-Vera Cruz, March IS.
Patrrcs-At " Washington, March 81.
Pocqho7fas-A At Norfolk March %.
Sa5iue-OF Pensacola, March g.
81 Louis-0f Fort Pickens, March >.
S.ppiy-New York for Gulf, March %.
Wydndoue-0f Fort Pickens, March %.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-04-12

We ask our readers 20 notice the account
Of an atrocious outrage committed on CaTt.
Ryder and his son, OF the bark Julia /.
Avery OF Maine, by a Georgia Vigilance
mob. Ii is one of those little occurrences
happening now 50 frequently that the pub
lie have ceased to wonder at them, by which
fraternal sentiments are, we suppose, to he
kept alive in the breasts Of the people Of the
North by their meek and suffering brethren
of the South. There is a class Of papers in
cur country who are all the while bemoanins
the want of brotherly love on the part of
Il" Republicans It Abolitionists" towards their
deeply wronged Southern brethren ''-whJ
are horror struck at hint IF putting down
treason by force-who Cry out necessarily
against the shedding Of drop f blood, for
II once blood is shed, say they. ttho blood Of
southern rebels, they meap), there is no
Knowing what horrors may enSue; but who
have no rehukes for the infiction Of the most
savage outragcs Oh pe4ceable northern CITE
zans by these sane southern brethren.
Very little To End fault with, ID they Sc" IN
the attempts 10 " coorce " the Uuited States
Government by these meek, reheilious hreth-
req Of the sunuy South. Al their rohherjes
OF arsepals and mints, their seizure e f,rts,
and building of batteries against f6rI- garri-
soned by United States troops, and cutting #
their reinforcement by tie e vernmcot, ara
ignored, slid over. or apolosized for AMI as
ioT such ruff auly treatment as Capt. Ryder
and son wrr" subjected to,-ehy, a passing
remark that that is one Of the evil couse-
querces Of voting for "Abe Lincoln" instead
OF John Bsii is all it would be likely to call
forth. How much better are the Apologies
than the actors?
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-04-12

The secessionists at Pensacola call the
Brooklyn ''The Black Devil of the gulf"
What capital name for novel We
hope they'll find she has iron claws if she
should ever come TO the scratch, -suppos-
ing the scratch should ever come. The
Scotch say that he who sups with Satan
SHOULD have q long spoon, a proyerb the
force of which the Floridians may feel if they
should get up sulphur banquet with the
Brooklyn -IrduelIer.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-04-12

How TIE HORSES WE'RE SHIPPEp.-Some
curiosity was manifested as to how so many
horses (seventy-eight) were to be got on
board the Atlantic, as the steamer was lying
several feet from the dock, but the presence
of two strongly built stalls soon explained
that. The horse was quietly placed in one
of the stalls, and almost before he had time
to know where he was, the steam hosting
apparatus had placed him with his cOmpan-
ions on board the ship. The time employed
in putting all the animals in their quarters
was incredibly short, only few moments
being given to each.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-04-12

The Secretary OF the Treasury has adver-
tised for sealed buds for the balance of the
eight million loan. ris., for $4,9Ol 900, in
Treasury notes bearing six per cent interest
payable semi-annually, and redeemable in
two years, or convertible into six per cent
bonds, at the option of the holder. The time
for receiving bids closed at 10 o'clock on
Thursday morning, and no proposal at a
rate less than par will be considered. It's
stated that private offers for the whole at
one eighth of one per cent premium have
been made; but the Secretary Of the Treasu-
ry thinks public competition should be al
lowed
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-04-12

FooD FOR THE SoUTH.-The New York
Ne'cs say that
"C0l. ETHoLs, Commissary General Of Al
ablma, has Just returned to Montgomery,
after long and laborious trip through sew
eral Of the Western and Northern SAFES after
supplies. He is reported to have made ample
provision for supplies for the Alabama army
for twelve months, and has the same now in
store at New Orleans and Mobile.
How is this ? We thought the famous
Southern Confederacy was to be indepen-
dent? Meetings are called at various places
where citizens agree that they will deal with
no merchant who buys at the North. The
COmmissary, however, finds it necessary to
make long trip North for supplies.
South Carolina has refused supplies to Fort
Sumter how if the West should refuse sup
plies to the South ? Ifwar begins in earnest,
the southern traitors will have to fight hung
er Us well as troops. In some parts Of Miss
issippi the inhabitants would now be suffer
ing from hunger, but for the food generous
ly given them by the people Of Illinois. Ma
jor Hawkins brought from that state l. 900
bushels of corn and 900 bushels of potatoes
which supply, the Brandon Miss Republic
can says, Twill last but few days. 100000
bushels is more needed, and there is no
money to buy it with
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-04-12
WASHINGTON, April 8.

There is great excitement here IN conse
ouence of the sudden activity Of the Govern
ment in naval and military matters. Opln-
ious vary as to the intentions OF the IoVer1-
ment: but those best informed seem TO THINK
that the Administration is only making tae
proper and necessary preparation for an ext
gency likely to occur in the present eonfHsed
condition OF things.
The reasonable movements in the Terrific
~ of New Mexico excite considerable atten-
ton. Both Senator Sumner and Secretary
Chase urged the President, some time ago,
to fill the offices in this Territory with rella-
BILE men.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-04-12
VERMONT ITEMS.

Michael Manning was arrested in Bratlle-
boro lest week, charged with stealing money
from the drawer of c. c. Frost. Mr.. Frost
had missed money several times, and to de-
feet the thief placed a counterfeit five on the
Vermont Bank, privately marked. in his
money drawer The note soon got INFO cir
culation and was traced TO Manning. He
was discharged, however, as the charge Of
larceny could not be sustained. tbs bill being
worthless.
Alro Schoocrai; broke jail in Hydepark,
Il week ago Sunday, and took to the swamp,
without hat or coat lie has not yet been
caught.
Three men. named Cochran, Hughes and
Mansfield. made an assault on Horace Fair
brother Of Westminster, as he was going
home from Bellows Falls, on the 30th, and
beat him severely. He says they robbed him
too. They are three of the most prominent
u INC DSiic"e j ais tONuleo. anu were udI
drunk at the time.
Mrs. Brown, an old lady of 20, while
leaving church in Springfield on tie 3lst,
iell. !and broke one hip it is feared she Will
be permanently crippled
The body q man was found, April "a,
coating in tie MissisquoI River about four
miles from Swanton Falls The body was in
- perfectly nude state, and so mutilated by
time and water, IS to be unacceptable
Any further information can be obtained Of
". II. Blake, Swanton.
4 horse fell dead in Midl!ebury few
lays since, while drinking. He had been
driven d few miles, and after standing two
hours was watercd. The blood gushed from
his nose, and he died in few minutes
B. B. IIawsc, of Morrisville, is building
saw mill, to be run by 20-horse engine.
The Colcdoni0n relates a laughable acct
lint that happened in St JOhnsbury, not |
ing since A man and his wife came IN.
ringing lsrge tub Of maple honey, and |
Ind ny some accident the sleigh was tipped |
yer, mixing wlfc, honey, buffalo robes and
'orse blankets up together. Although most
d; tie sugar VISA saved. it was 50 mingled
I'M the other articles as not to be available
Herren & Wells. whose factory at Water
de, wa burned last fall, propose to erect
story building this summer, $50 feet by 40
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-04-12
CHITTENDEN COUNTY COURT.
APRIL TERM, 1861.
Hon. JOHN PTERPoIsr, Presiding Judge.
4" L. N. WILLIAMS Assistant Judass
&" E. Ii. WHEELER,

y
WEDNESDAY, April Sd.
The case of Faueaild and Burgess -. BaseOm,
has been trial all day, and is not yet concluded
Court will adjourn until Friday.
Friday, April 5th.
Burgers and Fairctiid rs. Bascom is still on
trial. The plaintiffs the executors, and the
defendants the heirs at law, of Mrs. Eliza B.
Clark, deceased, of Milton. This lady left will
which was rejected by the Probate Court, on the
ground of her incompetency by , of insanity.
The executors appealed from this decision, and
the issue is formed on the alleged unsoundness Of
mind of the tcstatrix, the defendants taking the
affirm ative. DR.. Rockwell, helSuperintendent
of the State Insane Asylum, has been cited an
expert by the defendants. and his examination and
cross-exsmination the subject OF insanity as
applied TO the circumstances detailed by the de-
fendants' witnesses, have occupied the greater
part of the day.
Awituess named Allen, while on the t;snd this
morning. was asked by tho opposite counsel,
whether he had not had law suit with the tesla
trix lie answered, yes. "You got your claim,
didn't you" asked the counsel, chat 10. what
left after paying the lawyer Yes" said the
witness, "but ny part roy small Great
laugbter.)
SATURDAY, April 9th,
Fqrea,H and Burgess Bascop being now in
it. fourth day, has nearly reached the conclusion
Of the testimony. The plaintiffs witnesses in
support Of the will were examined today. The
case will be ready for argument probably by Mon
day The counsel are g. F. Edmunds, II, 3.
smith, and Hector Adams, for plaintiffs, E. R.
Hard and ]. French for defendants,
Wednesday, April 10th.
Farch,l} and Burgess .. Bosom, It al. finish
ed yesterday. The jury in this morning,
unable to agree; but in the afternoon brought
in verdict for the defendants. The language of
the verdict was: - that the instrument purport-
ing to be the last will and testament Of Mrs Eliza
B Clark, eqs not her last will and testament
T. B. Hqthacoy t.. John 3. SpoulIiHy Is now
on trial. Tropsr, for black mare. The plaintiff
claims that no sold the animal in dispute to one
Squires from whom it has come to the possession
of the defendant; that the sale to SquiTcs was
conditional ami never completed so as TO perfect
Squires' title. The defendant claims that the sale
was absolute, and that the price agreed on has
been paid in full by sqpires, and in addition to
this defence. that the defendant purchaser
in good faith, for value, without u knowledge OF
The circumstances Of the sale by Hathaway: ;bst
he bought the mare Of one Lord, who bought nor
Of one Atwel who was she purchaser from
squires, and that both Lori and Atwell paid full
value, and know nothing Of tie terms Of the trade
between Hathaway and Squire
Hard and French for the plaintiff. Edmurds
and G. II. Fisher for defendant.
The following is the return of the vote
for County Commissioner, as made by the
County Clerk. Four towns sent in no returns
The total vote Is light one, as was ex-
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-04-12
Why COERCION is DIsTAsTEFUL. 4 Sou

w III NOEn'lON 10 DlSlASIttUL. y SOuti9-
ern correspondent Of the Boston PoSt says
"The Southerner is not used to having his will
thwarted. Our cotton planting friend is accus-
toned to think that what he believes right is
right, and TO order it done forthwith and if it is
not done then an overscer is to be discharged or
niger thrashed, certain I! A discipline which,
whatever we may think of its working in politi-
cal affairs, is found to be necessary and whole
some enc on plantation
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-04-12

CHICAGO, jth.
The fugitive slaves taken from this city
Wednesday morning were examined before
Com. Cornean ut Springfield yesterday
Proof was clear and they were delivered &C
cordlngly TO their owners.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-04-12
KANSAS RELIEF.

Received for the week ending March %.
1861
South Hero, by C. G. Wheeler, S28 90
Westford, by 6. n. Wells, 1915
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-04-12

KANSAS U. S. SENAroRs.--A report from
Atchison, April 5, states that Lane and
Pomeroy were elected U. S. Senators the
day before, By small majority.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-04-12

BROOKLYN, n. Y. April g.
Mr.. Kalb0eisch was elected Mayor yester-
day, and the democratic ticket was success
full.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-04-12

Tho Rhode Island election on the 81 re-
suited in the election OF SpraGue as Governor,
and tho election to Congress of two men,
called by some conservative Republicans and
y 'aers democrats; They have such set
Of amphibions politicians in Rhode Island
that we do not knew whether to consider
them flesh, fish or foul Time will show.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-04-12

SENSATION REPoRIs.-Our telegraph head
contains exciting statements how far they
will prove true we shall know by and by
We have got beyond having confidence in
Washington rumors till they have been
weathered few days
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-04-12

day OF last week -
Maior Mordecai, who has command Of the
| arsenal, is @ VirginIan, and is now absent in
| his native state. The command, therefore,
! dev0lves on Liclt. Strong. who IS the oldest
! officer now at this post. Lieutenant Porter is
| the only other commissioned officer now here.
! Dispatches have been received every day, and
are constantly being received for the prepar-
| alton and shII ment Of all kinds of munitions
! of war,
The works are kept going night and day
no intermission Of any kind is ermitted AMI
the Sabbath day is entirely dsregarded. |
.cceeded in visiting the works last night,
about midnight and found every department
In full operation. Large numbers Of men
were engaged, with lanterns hanging from
the ceiling liz filling up six twelve and TWEEN
ty-four pound cartridges, which, as soon as
flled,were transferred to other parties, where
they were placed in boxes for shipment.
In another room found large number of
men busily engaged in charging bombshells
with powder, Others engaged in filling shells
with bullets and running them full of melted
resin ; the latter were taken when filled to
mother room and there, with machinery. a
hole about three quarters of an inch in di-
ameter was drilled into the bullets and resin
then they were taken to another room and
charged with powder. A very ingenious fuse
completes this deathdealing projectie; it is
made of lead, of q size just to fill the aper-
ture in the shells, and is registered into Sec
onds, so that the exact time that will elapse
before explosion, after leaving the gun, can
be established to second. Taken altogeth-
or, this shot is most ugly looking customer.
| saw, also, large quantities of canister and
grape, rife and musket balls, and all other
known implements of war being prepared for
shipment. visited the grounds again this
morning, and the energy and activity which
were so apparent last night were more evil
dent to-day. Two hundred thousand rounds
of ball cartridges were being placed on board
a barge lying near; numbers of teams were
busy drawing to the boat cannon balls, can
lister and grape shot, grenades, bullets and
rifle balls, cartridges, guns and gun carriages,
mortars, and, in fact, every article used in
war
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-04-12
CONNECTICUT ELECTION.

One Democrat and three Republicans are
elected Members of Congress in Connecticut