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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-01-25

would perpetrato TIE most ASTONISHING
wlokedness that ever was perpetrated BY men
soiemnly sworn TO the discharge Of plain and
honest duties.
=, Au1 spirit OF the country Is on tho TIse
'Ne people having become disguised with -
arrogance OF the southern rebels. and with
the imbecility Of the administration No,-
1ork has placcd her immense resources a.
the service Of the nation The -rea+ Nn---
west Is speaking through its representatIyes
NJ. McClernand, well known demo--s-
from Illinois, hes told the South that tn
Western people VIII not submit 70 the loss n,
the free navigation Of tHe Mississippi. b.
language not % De mistaken and 0ne NJ
his democratic colleagues, Mr.. Morris VIZ
no less emphatic II his dsnunciation or dis,
uui1nism TIE very best speech mad ,-
Congress. for this many day. is that vhi.-
came from 1Ir. Gurley, Of Ono, on Weine-
dav last. in which be enumerated the mu...
tuiiD7us 81 OF the South against INV, or Up
morality. and civilization, and tec.are1 &
his c0nstj -uents were IN favor Of The ent---
mcnt or the laws 90 al hazards. end az eyer
cost What is wanted Is frmness On -
part OF the government an TO more trea-.--
with armed rebels. They know no law b.
the law Of force. and that should be a5-r
isrerej O. them ia full measure heaped Of
and running over. In dealing with SUI
fellows il should ever be horne N mind t7-.
wolf s. flesh requires dogs teeth
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-01-25

We all believe that on the sea the Govern
ment Of these United States can maintain
itself against any foreign power. The war
Of 1872 taught US that
We all believe too, that no power can
withstand US on land The Mexican war
taught US that.
Can the Government maintain itself against
the power Of domestic scoundrels when
banded together with rebels and traitors =
That IS what we want now TO learn. Il will
be a great misfortune if the present Difficult
ties nre compromised or arranged without
teaching every man IN the land that the |.
s Government is able snd ready 10 crush out
and punish rebellion. 70 enforce the laws Of
the Union and protect the rights Of person
and property under them throughout the
entire nation. ~ matter what the lesson
costs The N 5ney (lud blood, if need be
spent to establish that fact will save hun
dred times its amount IN after years.
II the Southern Clique OF rebels continue
OF their present mind and will fairly come
W TO q trial Of strength with the Federal
Government, all doubts on this point will be
soon solved. Even the "Old Public Function
AIRY" cannot 50 efectually destroy the govern
ment during the brief official life which Is
left to him. as &. prevent a lessons being
given on the strength Of the [. s. Govern
ment. at home as vel as abroad, which viii
no; be forgotten in more than one century.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-01-25
Items Of News.

L lot Of guns were brought 20 the Hul--
River Railroad IN Troy, last week, O.
South. but the agent refused 10 forwar- b.
receive til n, acting no doubt on the auJl-
Itv Of his superior officers.
The Savannah Republican says that tl-
organ for the Presbyterian Church at Atm
IL. presented by New York merchants. has
arrived / is s-so kind enough 70 say CT t1-
man who went ont 90 put up the organ, tls.
d" though @ northern man, We endorse hin
on good authority, as right on the man
question. Gnd entitled 70 the trend consir-
GRAFTON Of the people.
They mean u have some money IN ing
land. Il Is stated, that Messrs B0ulto1 6
Watt. Of Birmingham have contracted g
COIN 4.Sl1 tons Of the new bronze money IT
the next Two years and bali. which involve
the striking Of 400, 900 pieces per day. on e.
average during the whole time
One thousand kegs Of powder and tve1r-
thousand pounds Of shot and shell, iron re
Trederar works. Richmond. left Saturds-
morning. by special train, destined
Charleston. 20 tho order Of GOV Picksus
THe Massachusetts, Arms C5mra1v.
mandatory at Chicopee Falls. was burn. N
FRIDAY night lasc. and Sd hands arc t1-7--
ou- cf employment Loss 100000
The whole amount bid OF the -1s. GU
c-nueut loan of s. 100000. was ----
Sl2. O,000.
NIr. Rice. the Superiute1deu5 Of TIE Mich
iran Central Railroad. SAYS this secession
movement is making the North rIc-. Llz-
there are now 100000 Of frash PORK att-s.-
deurt. which otherwise WoulI not have COM
this way a- all The Grand Trunk La, JUS
c5nrIeteL q contract which vii tes- tl- t-
capacity Of ths road tor cotton. sc. Inc pr
ducts Of Kentucky, tennessee, &c AZ a.
coming TINS wav on account Of so1-l5I-
troubles
j Lex1 CoUN--A catalogue CT s.1rz -z-
been commenced az the Observatory IL C---
bridge. Mass L VIII require 500 wears --
It,
A resolution las been Introduce I1c1 q
Lsglslatur7, 70 have the Boz
ton Police force appointed by that BODY. g.
il Is now. they cannot be relied on q Iro..-
abolition meetings from mob violence
I-ls stated that tha-s are thirty pa-z=-
lying Up Or Cairo, Ill, for want OF Freq
b cvltlsta1d.n- the river IS free from
below, and this is usually busy ssas1-
Insurance Con panies have raise @
Rates ca carC1es from and 70 New t-z--..
1 view Of the possibility Of the Cccu7--
q tho lower Mississippi b tll E-------
states
l. IS s-l5 that the 1911 Regimen; Of Esv
FORK. needing 500 guns, when they apple
you'd only Ca- Gu, and the reason Civs- --
lI- FLOYD o. the e-r-es- appeal was t-a.
10 former TIM s New TJrz had draw
more than belonged u her and the Slu,-
lad les=-and now be should eaualizs IL
natter by ndinC arms 20 the South as s1.
l0u-1 call FOR them.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-01-25

SECESSION ITEEs-An order was received
II Cincinnati. short time since. Tor q largs
quantity Of medals. The medal Is abou, the
size OF a new American quarter. On one
/ side Is a raised representation OF the products
Of the Palmetto state, with the inscription .
~ The wealth OF the Soutb-Rice. Tobacco.
Sugar and Cotton On the reverse is q
. palmetto tree IN iull bloom, guarded at the
/ base by cotton bales and cannon, surroun-
/ ded by the rays Of a rising. sun ana fifteen
! stGrs. The inscription is "N0 submission
| to the NORTH The manufacture who re-
ceived tn order Is IN ultra Republican. and
voted for Lincoln at the late election. 1.-THE
South Carolinians find it out perhaps he
will be saved from the crime OF giving com
fort TO the enemies Of the [. S
Fifty tons Of lead was 5argained for II
New York, few days since but on the or
der being gwen 70 ship 1t to Savannah
the State Of Georgia proposing to pay for it,
the dealer Immediately replied, Sir, you
cannot have this lead. The motive for Its
purchase is evident, and viii never consent
TO supply bullets 10 those who propose 10 de.
stroy the Union by civil war And the
Georgian did not get the lead.
An order was received in Boston On Wed
nesday by dry goods firm noted for Its
abolition tendencies, Tor cloak pattern,
franked by Senator Davis Of Mississippi, ior
his wife Can it be that JEFF DAVIS does
not practice what he breaches
Spoford Tileston Co.. owners Of the
Charleston line Of Steamers, say their vess-.s
are no: paying expenses, but they shall keep
them running as long as their money holds
out, ''if only to keep our hands employed,
and assist our pensioners, OF whom we have
a large number, consisting Of widows and
whose husbands and fathers were I
killed or wounded while IN our employ
The steamers VIII leave at their usual ap-
pointed days Of sailing. with OF without car |
goes.
Il was rumored that the Columbia was 10 4
carry quantity Of arms and am munition on
Wednesday but the owners deny the state
ment tn toto, and say she has less than half |
the usual cargo, and that consists Of hay, I
dry goods. butter, dc.
1t was reported on Wednesday, IL WASH
lngton, that the special session Of the AIabs
ma Legislature now II session at MOntgome-
~, contemplate the passage Of law tempo
-ariiy forbiddiDg ;he planting Of cotton, SO
Is tc force England into the recognition of
the seeding States. There must be at least
'ne Scion II that body. if this report proves
% be true.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-01-25

class of citizens, who are proud to be cit
gems of the United States, who are wiIlin,
to live under the Constitution, and obey al
laws passed in accordance with it, who dc
not hate the people Of the North, and have
nc desire to fight them, but are really ana
truly Americans IN their feelings ana lnsi4
hopes.
But this elias. can DO little OF nO'"1n6
without the aid of the Federal "O''' ~, -
The rebels are strong they have arms tfIoyd
attended to that they have inOneS' Nuiu
Cobb neglect that, think you 2 'hey rule al
~ , IS rod of iron. Why does the
.-...-,.ion abandon TO their tender mer-
- Nor who would gladly rally around and
r,,-,ort the Government if it would only
make its power felt?
Why are loyal American citizens allowed
to be robbed, imprisoned, compelled to dis
pose Of their property and abandon their
homes without single effort TO protect
them Sooner or later the power Of the
Government must be put forth IN the re
DelliOus States. Why does the Administra-
ton hesitate There can be but one an
swer. Ii is, James Buchanan means
TO fulfil the pledges given these very
rebels when they nominated him for Presi-
dent. lie now repeats to them what
be then replied to their direct question,
Whittier thou goest / will go-whcre thou
-Odgest I viii lodge-:hY people shall be my
people.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-01-25

The Charleston Mercury Of the 18th S7s
that the amount II the sub-trsasury, wls-
South Carolina seeded. was not the pi-..-
sum Of $4,000 but II was $50. 600, wllc-
amount has been reduced n the usual mann
p, by payments, according u the law Of t-7
United States. to about $50, 900. ms SUI
Is still n the treasury % the credit Of n
United States treasurer and the Clsocrs-7s
agents. South Carolina has not touched
cent Of this money, AMI her i1rosar1nc7 Il
that respect IS the more remarkable 0ecaas-
q largo amount OF It IS duo 20 her oT1 cL--
zsas for the outfit ana p-07lslons OF pr
Sumter. for payme1t Of which taey van
besiego the cEce doors Of the sao-treaslIel-
that officer having nc p0voz 70 pay 'l--
without an order from the authorizes Oh
" asllnEs-u.
Recent ady.cas state that ,le S51-- az
lima authorizes have entirely cl1nge- Tue
cours1 toward Major Anderson and his con
m4ul. Fresh provisions. free IateTco-Ts-
with tic ely. and their mails ar - -1lS1
withheld from them
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-01-25

AID FOR The SUFFERING " kANs4s.-Ve
are glad to learn that several contributions
Of money for the starving population II Kan
sas have been already handed IN to Mr Hun
tington, appointed agent, according TO the
notice Of last week. We hope that every one
will add something 10 the amount Sur
rounded with plenty as the people Of Yer
mont are, surely they viii not let the CRY
for help to the many thousands OF man,
women and children, reduced by the entire
failure Of last season s crops IL & new coun-
trv to the brink Of absolute sta' patlor, e. by
unheeded
The following letter lately ADDRESSED to
the Chairman Of the New York Committee.
by General Pomeroy, who is devoted to the
relief Of the perishing. vii, be read with
painful interest
W c. BErkS1 CHA1EuAv. Ac Today has
been full Of interest 70 Us. Scores Of teams from
the n eosnc county have come to-day-tro1 their
weary way Tor eight days, and have come through
the seveTest storm o. the season. NJ. L. e.. from
Geneva, Allen county, came with cattle j. rIns
days. through snow and ice-his cattlo lame his
own feet ont ~ both sides and ends OF his shoes
and, he walked literally left footprint. &C
blood. Said 4, q on have had hard time
es. bu- I was the best able CT any Ct u o.
come.
"IoS must have pair Of shoes Le looked
ne earnestly n the face. and said. 1T vC1't do
for me 10 take them. there are others who need
them more than I do.
And theu he t7li me tales @. sorrow AID suffer
ing until let obi ged q. close the scene / found
that this yOupg man came from bochcste-. y. T..
member Of tho Congregational Church Rev.
M. No-thrup, pastor. lie Jold me hls tatho-
died when be was "a boy. lie "loagcd n ooy1a-l
for a farm had nov got one thai jus. suited
hIu, ana could not give IL up for one drought.
Tie t5lI ne C. whole families sA1 lsUsa >or. s0-
,s,a bread, a11 7r0und O. .H coffee 7.l.l o. 4-.-
Il was with difficulty cc1Ic no Re 1iU take
anything Tor himself he was anxious g. faEc
everything for the poor folks at Geneva
Ny dear friends IL CIV ! CrE, I an corrsrctt f
that there Is 70 distress iI5c hunger There is
uetpaIrlng sorrow u a household that are c-5i--
Tor bread taat no earthly anguish can eoua'
feel that one Is dying Of nnrs ger ie hell ~ L--
rdvs. But 10 save taIs, daily iec1lur ll.1e .
mon t1au the whole American army
am assured by Mr.. AHyv, now shipping r-5-
cuce Il Illinois, that the freight pills To- tle
mex; twenty days viii be over ten THOUSAND c.i-
lars W nat snail ! dc Very earnestly.
s. C. PoVEEcI
At-hisou. K +, January Q, 1851.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-01-25
VERMONT HIsToRICAL SOCIETY

Society met. Hon. George T. Marsh
Vice President. Il the Chair
Several members were elected and a va
liable donation Of papers and documents,
originally belonging to Lew Allen, were pre-
scented By ! Homer BosJwick, ESQ
Two papers were read, one biographical
notice Of the Rev. S. A. " oECErEE, By the
Rev. P. Il. White, Of Coventry and the other
biographical sketch Of Major HoDGEs OF
Rstland, by George F. HOughton Of St. Al
bans Valuable donations Of books &c, for
library and cabinet, were made, and Society
adjourned TO the Town Hall at o. clock that
evening to heir the address on the Battle OF
Bennington. by II. B. Dawson, Esq., OF
MorrisanIa, ny.
Another meeting Of the Society for selec-
ton oiOrator for the annual meeting and for
other business. was held at the Court
House at Q O'Clock 4. NJ, mex; morning.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-01-25

MASSACHUSETTS, ToK The UYIoH.-The Leg
islature passed. on Friday last, through both
branches, under suspension of the rules,
resolves rendering to the President such aid
as he may require in men and mo1ey to
maintain the authority of the General Gov
eminent in the present crisis. These resolves
passed both Houses unanimously.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-01-25

HE>KT CLAY on SOUTHERN CoNTEDERACr.
1t Is only ten years ago that Henry Clay
gave utteranoe to the following words, II
response TO d Southern Senator who threat
ened d United South as a redress for some
wrong
II this Union shall become separated (ssid Nj
CIsy). new Unions, Confsderscies, viii arise I;
and with respect 10 this, If there be any hope
there l no one N the senate before whose imsgin-
ation Is fitting the idea OF great Southern Cen
federscy, lake possession Of the Belize and the
mouth Of the Mississippi say in my place,
never, never. never viii we, who occupy the broad
waters Of the Mississippi and its upper tributaries
consent that any foreign Tag shall float at the
Deh1e: o. On the turrets .of the Crescent City.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-01-25

"ADJouREED FoR EvTR."-Judge Jope. If .bs
Unite1 States District Cont, yesterday Afternoon
sauoune, q from the windows Of the courtroom in
the cus.ola-1ouse building, that the United States
Cour, fer me Southern District Of Alabama was
A." adjourned forever
D says the Mobile Advertiser Of the 18th
1nst Ne will see what Judge Jones may
have 70 say about that, year hence.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-01-25

be printed, and both Houses adopted reply
TO the Alabama comm issioners 10 the effect
that they arc unable TO make q definite res
ponse till after the convention.
a special dispatch from Baltimore to the
New York Times says that the secession Of
Georgia has struck a melancholy blow TO the
hopes Of Maryland If Virginia secedes and
Congress passes NJ compromise soon, the
people are preparing TO convene q convention
and Withdraw before the 4th Of March.
MARYLAND Vii follow the lead Of Virginia
how ever, and it Is understood the governor
Will call a convent If Virginia withdravs.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-01-25

IHz CID BUNEER Hill SPIRIT A iarua
IN the country, IN the most quiet way pos
sIb-e, sail q US, after InquIrInE the nsvs
from the South Well slr. this is ;1-
most deploTa0le state Of affairs, but I nav.
often heard Of people that would rulr 8
they could not rule have got o BE- al
vanced IN years, and would not make uuc-
Of soldier. vet / nave OF hard WORK ac-u-
mulG-e- little property, enough q car
NE through and have q little LETT 0vs-. J.
the General Government needs ninety Q-
cent, Ok X, III taxes toward maintaining IL
Union and the Constitution, I viii give T.
Up checrfullv.' We were greatly ImDrssse
by that noble speech. 1t satisfied Us thss ne
quiet, slandered ana Insuited North has H.
degeBerated, and that when the gOvernmen-
called. it would find q Response that wou1
be like tine roll Of an earthquaks.-.Nr-
H1rel Palladium
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-01-25

TIE SNow,-We hear Of two feet OF snow
at Waterbury, and more yet.among the noun
tains, as the results Of the fall OF the 10th.
About foot fell here The afternoon train
from the south on the Rutlund Road, reach
ed here about one \. NJ that from the cast on
the Central, at about free clock this morn
inr
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-01-25
Saturdays despatch from Washington to
the y. Y. Commercial, says

The five million loan in treasury notes has
been taken on at "a average Of about eleven
per cent.
The Bank Of Commerce, of New York.
took four millions at twelve and two and a
half millions at eleven.
1t is now regarded as certain here that
neither the coming nor the Inauguration of
the President elect, will be attended with
any disturbance or opposition.
Gen. SCOTS well matured plans have
baffied the arrangements of conspirators. and
the intelligence from Baltimore in regard TO
the volunteering in aid Of General Scott,
and the fact that the Baltimore Chief of Police
has officially asserted his ignorance of any
hostile schemes on foot IN that city, have
tended to strengthen the public confidence.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-01-25

The telegraph states that there Is no dan
ger Of disturbance at " ashingtoD, and the
Tribune stu warns lis readers that the re5e s
have by 10 means abandoned their designs
upon that city. We do not see how the
rebels CAD afford to abandon that part Of
their schame, nor indeed why they should
abandon it FOR aaght that yet appears. Gen
Scott wi! 90 all that he can, DO doubt, but
what can he do without an army? The
danger IL TOO serious a one to be trided with
There should be 10000 tTusty men under
arms IL the District Of Columbia and II
the people knew IS much Of the traitors
schemes as we believe james Buchanan
knows, there would be 10000 men there,
quick time, ready To &C, for the safety Of the
Capitol at any moment, without waiting
for orders IRON the man who has tempered
with open rebellion as be has.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-01-25

GOV. Pickcns Of South Carolina. having a
balance Of $4,000 due him as late minister TO
Russia, sent to Washington for it. The de-
partment adjusted his accounts by sending
him a draft on the Charleston sub-treasury,
the money in which has been seized by the
state
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-01-25

The Auburn Union has letter from
Captain Doubleday, Z. s. A, who is sub
ordinate to Major Anderson at Fort Sumter,
written to an old friend in that town, which
is full Of patriotism and fidelity to the Union.
1t bears date Of Jan. G
"My Dear Si1 1t is q matter Of great satislao-
tion to me to see that our movements here have
been approved by my former townsmep, and that
the heart Of New York still beats warm and true
for the Union. We have been go long surrounded
with trimmers and traitors, that I began to fear
the love Of the national Tag dying out IN our
country. on cannot imagine the annoyance OF
the South Carolinians on finding themselves fore
stalled in the possession Of this important work.
1t is the KEY Of the bsrboT and in the very
Of their communications.
At Fort Moultrie everything had been prepared
for desperate stand but we could have done
little against the batteries Of this Fort which
would have been turn d against IN addition 10
an army Of at least 10 geo men, who would have
sssaieG Us on the land side. Our own lives were
Of little consequence; but defeat would have
involved the loss OF this haI Dor to the United
States loss that would have been -sparable.
This State still continues her aggressive actions.
Tbs Charlestonians are surrounding Us with
batteries every point or land in the vicinity,
and Grning them with Guns from Forts they have
seized This Is done with the hope CT preventing
any vessel from coming to our assistance and also
with a view to force ultimately to surrender
from lack Of supplies. IN this I think they Will
disappointed, Tor there Is no such word as sur
render in Major AndeTson's composition. The war
garrison Of this Fort Is 500 men. We have about
70; but should they attack US hope the country
81 large will have no 10 find fault with cur
defense.
One OF our boats and some Of our men have been
captured. The lights In the harUor have been
put o, [, the buoys taken up, all communication
has been cus Of with Us, except such as the Gov
ernor chooses 10 authorize; and yet hesitate 10
fire upon them. Major Anderson still hopes that
wiser counsels may prevail among them, and that
something may occur 10 prevent the impending
strife May God grant 1t; but II war must come,
let the people rise II their might and maintain the
integrity Of the Union. That cause will carry
ne hearts Of thousands with 1t, even in the slave
States themselves. ! shall probably not room have
an opportunity sent another letter TO any person
North. l must close abruptly, as the gentleman
Is about leaving who will take this"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-01-25

The Charleston Cour1rr mas taken pains 10
ascertain who fired the first shot ct the Star
OF the " est, and as q matter of honor an
nounces Lieut.. J l. Branch. Of the Wash
ington Light Infantry. as the man The day
may come when Nj. Branch viii not thank
the Cou-io for the honor thus publicly given
hin
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-01-25

TIE Western men say that LINcoL> shall
be inaugurated in Washington on the 4th Of
March next, if they have to wade there in
brood to their boot tops If few resolute
thousands from the West are on the ground.
there ,ciE h no occasion for bioodsbed st all.