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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-06-26
FRANKING FOR SOLDIERS.



WAsHIscTog, june o. 1861.
Rkv AND DssK SIR: Yours, just received. referring
TO printed letter of Postmaster in tbs city. Comman
cations from Post-Ofhce Department just now are az
Chick as leaves in Vallaubrosa-"
The Thanking privilege for The last two months has
been violated but not abused In times paS 1t hns
been both violated and abused without exciting
ment Why tiis persistent effort 10 prevent the free
transmission of leers for the sodersI anpot imagine
Ia it because Of technical Infringement Of the law
Does he consider that the great movements Of Govern
ment--p focama,ions Of President, organizing reg
ments mastering brisades yet need legislative sanc
ton Why then ia Il necessary when the Mood Of Our
oo,ntrymen has already crmsoned the soil OF a rebel
State seek TO deny to their cornrades on the battle
ked the privilege OF writing to parent, wife, or child
unle,S they have American coin o. postage stamps
Where wOaid have been yonT laws, your Post-0fhces
your revenues, without the brave hearts and strong
arms which rushed defend our flag aid preserve the
Republic?
Without their aid the present Postmaster would have
been engaged in other pursuits than cavilng with
SOLDIER ~, 10 who ranked their letters, and passing
beyond the line Of his duty in sending written and
printed communications 10 the diiereut regiments
He can enforce the law against mombers Of Congress,
Senators, and Cabinet Ministers, who have been sbus.
ing the frankng privilege for Che s. few weeks; from
ooDy OF tho law he has s5nt you tho Is made bin
pecial duty lie well knows he can recover penal
~ against the SOLDIER why then thus annoy you and
Others it would be far more manly 70 enforce the
penaltes against those who viOiae the law. On has
own table MS request, in h Office ano in has PIES
ence, have Gaiked hundreds Of letters WHICH he
knew Wore Lot on my business Ea b WIG violation
and subjected ne 10 penalty q slo; the sarre law
making II Inns imperative duty 90 oooc, t. Let NE
sggest that 10 fret pay into tho Treasury the amounts
dae tie tTaurgIeeons he has committed II times
past BY franlng political harangues to be carried into
difercat secti0ne Of tie Union.
You say that know ulany of the soldiers have not
the 70 pay postage. Yes Sir and b. knows IL too
lie knows itil IN two weeks CObg.cse viii pafS an
act without dissenting voice. that The letters OF and
for soldiers sha be carried free. He knows that the
resuit Of his linied ayors hss Dot been 70 prevent
the iIauking OF your letter.; that he n assuming au-
thoiy aad endeavoing 10 exercise power belonging TO
another tribunal.
Iet ssain say, pay no attention 70 any oonmlni-
cation, written or printed, from the POSTMASTER. DO
as have heretofore advised and Tire letters viii all 60
free. II franking Is personal privilege, 1t is alec
prefoavc liable only TO the Courts for any abuse by
the member, aud not 10 an inqusion Of postmasiers
and clciks ~ determine The genuinenees OF ignaues
Mr. kAsson, First Assistant Postmaster-G General
comes 70 he resfo Postmaster ClephaDe, iD bic Vet
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-06-26
PROM PHILADELPHIA.
How - Serve Pirates-Dec'ining Tradc-A
Cavalry General--seuthers visitor--'Fhe
shoe Trade-An Army Breakfast-New



PHILADELPHIA, june Is, 1861.
am satisfied that the question Of the dRy Of the
Government in relation the Charleston pirates, this
community Is unit Not man has EGid in my hear
ing that they ought NOT 10 be hanged Onthe contrary,
the universal sentiment is that # there ever war
occasion when the Government was called on 70 eIer-
cse II, power this one Of the stronr that could be
found Yet there has been such extraordinary leniy
shown to individual rebels, even when taken with
srms in their hands; 10 traitors in the public Offices at
Wellington where they continue to htten on the pub
lie pure; 10 resigned officers who have been rein
stated and TO the sayeholdns authors of the national
ealun,y, that come Of begin 10 fear that If jeff.
Davis himself were Brought in prsoucr, he would be
let OF with rprinand 10 go home and behave better
in future The memory Of That sanguinary vengeance
visited with such indecent haso poor John Brown,
seen1 TO have faded away from minds where ocghtnow
% bea bhsrng "reminiscences Tbisoolvion OF 80 many
enormities 10 one of tie nexplcable features OF the
zine. IL occasions painful apprehension among the
people VINO have magniiceutly responded 10 every
cali tist has been mode upon them. II the rebellion
yidual rebelsf You cannot content the people by
assuring them they do understand the programme,
and BY al exhortation TO patience. They do UNDER
stand what they SEQ and their patience under The reve-
lation is astonishing. Already tho rebel organs defy
the Government 70 hang these pirates. What but the
most mistaken sny have led 70 this inSolent de-
faneel justice lenity iorbearance, have been thrown
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-06-26
HELP For MISSOURI.

Several ladies' in this city have been moved by tbs
ststenen, of young lawyer recently arrived here
from ST. Louis, and member Of the Home Guard Of
that city as to the deslution Of the Union troops Of
Missouri of the many comforts which generously
supplied to our own in this State There very few
lades there apply their and their labor for the
supply OF comfortable garments, which have beer
maze in such large Quantities by the women Of the
Eastern States for the troops ordered TO the seat OF
war. Hayeocks Of which they stand in special need,
they are smoe; entirely destitute Of and the ladies G
this city, 20 whom the statement WA made have de-
terrniued 10 make as large number possible for Col
Frank Bsir's Regiment, to send 70 Missouri BY the
gentleman referred TO when ne returns be proposec
10 DO in about week.
There are nimble needles enough ready to en-
gage in this good work, but material y wanted,
and we appeal to those who arc dspoeed 10 aid in 70
excellent purpose for such donations as they may DO
disposed TO give light and tin hannei is decided
By experienced army oeere the best material for
HsyelOcks No il sheds water and admits OF the passage
of the air readily than cotton. 1t 10 proposed
therefore to make those for Cob Bairs men OF hsnne-
as far as n can I've procured but cotton from those who
FOR any reason prefer to give it, will be gladly accepted
The material or money purchase it, may Be sent "a
!. s. Gibbons's, No. 10 Lamartne place C1wenty-nntf
street, or 70 the Office OF John Hopper, ESQ.,, No. III
Broadway, over the Metropolitan Bank We can guar
sntee the economical and faithful use OF everything
nrusted to the experienced hands Of the lsdes wis
have undertaken the work.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-06-26
COL. CHARLES +. SMITH.

10 he Editor Of The " 4. Tribune,
SIs: In the present perpiexity on the subjeet o.
suitable appointments in the army, how is il that sc
accomplished and experienced an officer as Col. Smith
Is not called to active duty but is left in 90 unimporans
a post tat the present momeDt) Governors Island
Educated at West Point, and serving in the Hexican
war, he certainly has some claims TO promotion.
As Comu,audant a. West Point, HE services were ~
valuable that his offer to serve in the Florida war wss
declined.
For the last Eve years he has been stationed a.
Utah. where, il s said, he sent through the niu-
ence Of one Of the Government swinders who fsarea
that lie integrity might lead him TO make uDdesrsois
disclosures.
While men Of most questionable patriotism and small
military requirements are retained IT is surprising thai
a soldier of known loyalty and ability should he over
looked aud allowed remain inactive at such crisis
"a the present Hs friends know well that be WI.
never resort to the ordinary Of thrustng nmsen
forwarl-why do not some of these who have
with the powers thar be, urge his elaimsf
Always ready "a you arc, to bring forward Nh,
measure which may benefit the country, entreai yoe
10 look into the subjects; you can make the necessary
;nouires and arc abe TO bring il before the puoDs ~
the best way. ~,
rlnov what am writing sbout--but who am ~
Sol roreat make the necessary inquiries ard taisiy
yourself tilat these statements are correct.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-06-26
FROM TENNESSEE.

,rEN EVERYWHERE IMPRESSED INTO THE s'1h''"H
STRENGTH or TIE REBELS AT FORT WRIGHT
SCARCITY OF AMMUNITION - ARkANsAS
rRooPs--poIsoN TO PLAY ms PARr-Sb""'
RESURRECTION, &c.
Mr.. Henry Wider yesterday passed through tnf'
city ou his way IRON Randolph, Ienn.' 70 haus~,
,his State, where 40 formerly resided. Aooas 49,. -
SINCE he was taken from the boat Ci'y u " -
then l,ng az Memphis, and impressed INTO .ns - -
the rebels. He was taken to Fort MnsIt .Ssr.
dolph, some 70 niles 10y vsf so0vs .sn - made IL,
rs ,s AZ RandopO were stationed S1S is0 'A
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-06-26

Singing onward Of their advance Attempt
destroy their spirit, deadon their enthusiasm ana
You dare an act which shall not hinder them, but
hurI you from your places. Lend helping hand
and the tears and prayers Of the country shall be
yours. Stretch out your arms TO mold back, and
you shall have their curses and hate q" speak
IS unto wise men; judge ye what say"
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-06-26
TIE VAR FOR THE UNION.
vROm WASHINGTON.
No Compromise '


From Our Own Correspondent
WASHINGTON, june "a, 1861.
"Win you tell us how the war goes on =
That will, paying reader, and ] shall give it
20 you in rhyme Not that yon can expect eitn-
or poetry or canvas-baek ducks often; but unless
the times continue too hard You may have
quotation now and then:
Lord Chatham. with his sword drawn,
Stood wSitipg for Sir Richard SIsnbn
Sir grba,d, longing % be 81 en-
Stood waiting Q TIE EsTi OF IbSham."
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-11-01
TO MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATURE

The DAILY FREEMAN, containing the full tel
esraphic report to the associated press in Bos-
ton, morning and evening, and full report of
The proceedings of the Legislature, will be fur
hished during the Session to mail subscribers at
the rate of $l.0O for three months For 81 20
the DAILY will be sent three months postage
free. Two cents for single copies in wrapper,
to be lad at all times at the Office. Members
ordering papers to be sent regularly for the Ses-
sion and wishing TO pay the postage here will be
supplied at the rate of two cents Per number,
The paper will be delivered to members and 9TH
ers at their rooms at the rate Of 81 IS for three
mHEths.
The y, EEKLY FEREEMAN will be furnished to
mail subscribers during the Session for twenty
Eve cents.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-11-01
The Wants Of the Vermont Regiment on the
Potomac.

Quartcrmastcr General Davis, who has re-
Gently visited the camps of the Vermont troops
ill Virginia. in making his report to the Lcgis-
laturc, has represented that the troops are not
in serious want for clothing.
In contradiction OF this comfortable state
mcnt, we call the attention OF our readers to
the memorial of Col Whiting and others, print
ed in our Legislative proceedings. We have
also been shown private letter written by a
gentleman in camp, under date Of Oct. %,
nearly a week after Gen. Davis returned here.
IN which the writer expresses the utmoss sur
prise that the Quartermaster should TELEGRAPH
as he did of the want of our soldiers. He says
the regiments are suffering badly from INSULT
Gent clothing and poor tents, and that it is
disgrace to Vermont that they should be suf
Tered to remain iii the condition in which they
now are. In one regimen, only as men are
tit for duty, and one company Of the regiment
Is sable to turn out only seventeen men ON parade.
The writer adds ''Do not, for God 8 axe and
for the poor soldiers sake, believe Gen. Davis
when he says that we are not greatly in want
of help
We hope the Legislature will give some ser,-
ons attention to these cries for help from those
who arc upholdng our Flag. The winter, an
inclemcnt season in Virginia, although not as
rigorous as in Vermont, is just upon them
Disease and death, resulting from exposure to
the fierce elements, with an inadequate supply
Of the warm clothing that we rely upon for the
protection of life here, arc fast reducing their
numbers and strength The battles of the en-
envy arc not their most deadly enemy There
Is danger that the holding up this or that off,
cial at home, is killing our troops faster than
the sword Of the Rebels. Let something be
done and at once
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-11-01
Aid for Contrabands,

The subscriber, wishing to collect articles of
led - contrabands,' at Fortress Monroe, will
receive any packages of goods, that the bencvo-
lent and humane have to give. A cold winter
is coming on, and thousands are thrown out of
employment by the rebellion of their masters
50 that there must be considerable uffcring
among them. Let US remember these - God 8
poor" and extend to them helping hand.
Are there not those in every county in our
State, who will plead for the oppressed and
down trcdden7 ! hGrS the humane and charlt-
able will move immediately in the matter. Ed
itors will please copy. JOHN GREGORY
North field, Nov 2, 1861.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-11-01
4 Munlficsnt Donation.

A few weeks ago the many friends Of Mr..
HENRY j. Hu,r, formerly Of St. Adams, Vt,
We're panied to hear of his death at Chelsea
Mass. He was II son Of the Hon. LUTHER Is.
Hunt of st. Adams, and a nephew Of the Hon
HOMER +. IIUBBELL, member of the General
Assembly from Fairfax, and young man of
energy, great taste, and ui,bounded generosity
lie had acquired handsome competence by UNI
RENTING attention to business. Last Spring,
bis health failing, he vainly sought in Europe
for a restoration of strength and his wonted
yigor he came back to his beautiful home in
Chelsea but to die. On examining his will, a
few days since, q clause was found by which he
gave to the village of St. Adams, w., ONE
THOUSAND DOLLARS for Public Library. This
munifcent act, for which he will always be re-
membcrcd and honorcd, is by no means the only
proof Of his attachment for his early home
The long row Of elm and maple trees in Cham
plain and Main streets, leading from the Public
Green towards the Lake, and towards the vii
lagc burying ground where his beloved mother y
sister and brother lilo buried, were planted by
the aid of has generosity, and the contributions
and labors Of a few Of his friends.
The Public Library, for which Mr.. Hunt has
thus, in the quietest and most transformations
way possible, laid so broad and permanent a
foundation, will probably be most carefully Sc
lected and preserved in the Library Room of the
|
Of the many and attractive buildings which
have been recently erected in the village Of st..
Adams
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-11-01
Shall Vermont Troops be Made Negro
Catchers?


Shall the degrading and abhorrent task Of
catching and returning escaping slaves, wheth
or belonging to rebel or loyal masters, be i'm
posed on Vermont troops now in the United
States service? That is the question. But
with that question arises one or two others
which may perhaps be pertinently asked in the
connection, and, we arc disposed to think, as
pcrtinently answered. In the first place, did
the President, when lie made requisition on
Vermont for Ter quota of troops to put down
the rebellion and sustain the Constitution, as
he expressly declared, intimate that any other
service, and especially any such service as is in
volyed in the above question, would be re-
quired of them ? No, not the most remotely.
And can any Vermont troops, Or any Vermont
! men, be made to com prehend how slave-catch-
ing can ever be nationally claimed even as a
subsidiary means of putting down that rebel-
ion? No; they believe, and with them two
thirds of all the people of the free States, ex-
actly the reverse. Again, when our troopsvol-
unteered for the war, did they suppose they
should ever be asked to perform any such hate
full and derogatory service? No; else not one
Regiment could have been raised in all the
Green Mountains
We all should hold ourselves indebted to
Senator Wheeler, of Grand Isle, for bringing
this matter before the Legislature in a manner
which cannot fail to ensure for it an express
ion on the subject. He introduced, one day
this week, a resolution pointedly declaring, in
substance, that to arrest and return fugitive
slaves is no part of the duty of our Vermont
troops, which was advocated by him in some
very forciblc remarks. And it subsequently
being taken up, Senator Willard offered sub
stitute, with a concise preamble, and some quail
iicationS in regard to calls for aid in executing
civil process, but substantially of the same cf-
fcct-whch substitute was laid on the table
and ordered to be printed. What may be the
action of the Legislature on this joint rcsou-
ton or the substitute, remains, of course, to be
seen. But as the somewhat unsettled course of
the Administration on the subject, leaves an
opening for an expression without the danger
Of contravenins any decided order of the Gov
ernmcnt, ind as there can be but one opinion
in the matter involved among tic great major
ity Of the people Of Vermont, we trust the
Legislature will not hesitate, by the passage Of
one of these resolutions, to give such a voice to
that opinion, as shall serve as an earnest pro-
test to the General Government against the en-
ployment Of Vermont troops, at least, in the
business Of slaye-catching.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-11-01

LOVE AND MATRMoNY-PRor D. S. FOWLER.
This subject is to be treated upon scentifi-
cally tonight, at Depot Hall. A right marriage
is of the most practical importance, and the
Prof claims to tell both married and single all
about the management of their love affairs, SO
as to render all happy in them ard f"bstitute
coniugal concord, where discord exist. AS far
as these lectures do this, they will prove pub
lie bcncfact ion.
Professors Fowler and Smith arc literally
patronized at their rooms, at Burnham's Hotel
but as they are liable to be crowded the last
days of their stay, those who wish phrenolog
cal deineations should call soon-thsy remain
only few days longer.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-11-01
REPORT OF AUDITOR

MI Bakor oil Enosburgh moved the printing
OF the report House disagreed, and no ae''O"
was taken on The report.
On motion Of Mr.. Hutchinson Of Worcestsri,
the House reconsldered the vote refusing ID
reading to bill providing for reliefo the poor
ana the bill was referred to the Judiciary Con
The liouse bill relating to the appointment
commissioners to settle accounts OF expenditures
lor military purposes came up as special Vras.
Ihe question was upon the proposed amendment
OF the amendment, changing five dollars pc
daay to three dollars, us pay for commissioner
AIR. Seymour claimed, and the chair decld.I,
tina. the proposed amendments came under '"'
rule Tor filling blanks, requiring the srea"''
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-11-01

The SOUTHERN CoNFEDERAcY AND MExco.-The
Confederate Cabinet, in their desperate anxiety
to get recognized somewhere, have opened di-
plomatic correspondence with the officials of
Mexico, but thus far with about as much success
as they have had elsewhere.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-11-01

FROM THE 9TH REGIMENT.-Wc learn from
private note from Chaplain Stone to his father
in Berlin, which we have been permitted to read !,
that the Regiment, after having removed three
times since reaching Washington, is now en-
campcd with the other Vermont Regiments in
Virginia, and that the health of the Regiment
is good.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-11-01

The following article is from the Messem'
ger, whose Editor is Chaplain of the State
Prison at Windsor
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-11-01

A GOLDEN EAGLE. measuring seven feet and
one inch, from tip to tip Of his wings, WIS shot
in Auburn, Mass, last Saturday. This big bird
was sitting on . wall when first seen but pres
entity Jew into largo pine tree.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-11-01

HAVING CHOSEN OUR CAUSE WITHOUT GUILE
AND WITH PURE MOTIVES, LET US RENEW OUR
TRUST IN GOD AND co FORWARD WITHOUT FEAR
AND WITH MANLY HEARTS.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-03-13
TEXAS MILITARY Exrrplrgos TO rag Rio GRAypz-

TEXAS NLtrARY EXPEDITION TO TaE Rio GRAyDE-
anticipated Attack BrazosA correspondent of the
Houston Telegraph, writing under date Of Feb 9th
from Brazos Santiago, sAyE
We arrived here On the 2Is: inst We took inlmc-
diate possession Of the place Rthout firing gun and
got foryhve pieces Of ordnance and four large NOR
tars.
Capt Hill who lain command al fort Brown, declared
TO the Texas commissioners that he would surren-
derand minated al intention t5 retake the Notifications
al Brazos There we're over 800 troops at fort Brown
Tho Texan force numbered 4s7 men, Such was tie
condition of affairs when Gen Nichols the Texas coui-
missioner, left the island OH tha 25th ult
There was much exeitementin Galveston on Tuesday
uDon the arrival Of the Cen. Risk with the announce
ent Of prospect of difficulties With the United States
troops on the Bio Grande. At night meeting held
Al which arrangements made to send reinforce
nents ana o raise funds for the support Of the volun
teers
The news, received last night says that about 400
men left Galveston Thursday night % the Gen. Rusk
rainforce the troops at Brazos Santiago
EArEr-Letters from BRACES to the 9th ult hare
been received by the schooner Shark ~ these il ap
pears that the Texan troops were ants5patng az ne
date attack upoa them BIZ TIM Qntad states force AZ
trt Rrogn ana ARE bnsiIy preparing for il They ext
p.ess great confidence ~ tl'f aitan JheiF
" sitien.