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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-11-07

Stewards official report of his expedition
into Pennsylvania is published. Ii seems he
vas ordered to penetrate as Tar as Chambers
burg it possible, and get all the information
he could of the position, force and move
uHehts # our army. Ii was left to his Own
Judgment how tar be should 20. In his ur-
dsrs to bis division. he directed the seizure
OF horses and all property OF the United
States. but Expressly forbade all plumber for
private u-e. ss the articles seized mus go IN
to the general stock. Struggling was Dot al
"wed Tor any purpose whatever, and thu ut
Ill ct vigilance and activity Was TJ'ined
upon tie whole command lie details h'w
C cr1ssed the Potomac with little OPP siirup,
ana pushed on to Mercer-nurg. juei mi>-i'
a large federal force on its WY 10 Cumb-I-
lar d lie did not dare to 60 u HigeFstowD,
but matched directly tor Clam ersburg
where be took or destroyed 50 0 new mus
Aets, and a quantity Of pistols. sibres and
ammunition. He cihes the route by
which lie returned, and how he misled the
[. S. forces, by marc ing lev miles IN one
direction and suddenly turning IN another
says be was very sorry not to have had time
to capture scouting party that went very
near him, and mentions the capture OF dis
patches from Frederick which satisfied him
that our generals We're ignorant OF his where
abouts. Pushing for Po9lesvilie, he ehcoun-
tered Stoneman's cavairY, 5000 strong, and
while engaging them with one gun aud
single squadron, moved the rest OF his force
rapidly to the left and crossed the river be-
fore they knew 1t. Withdrawing his gun as
soon as tie crossing was effected.
Stewart Us he had not a man killed, and
hut a few slightly wounded one or two lost
tier way and were taken prisoners. He re-
marks:
% The result of this expedition in d moral
and political point OF view, can hardly be
estimated, and the cpnsternItlOn among
property holders in Pennsylvania beggars
description.
Believing that tie hand OF God was clear
" man Tested IN the signal deliverance Of his
command from dang T, and the crOwning
success attending it, ! ascribe TO Him the
praise, the honor, and the glory.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-11-07

Surely every one has been struck with the
bad faith and disgraceful conduct OF the re-
bel armies on the battlefield. Again and
again they have worn the uniform of the
United States and gained time by the cry
'do not hre on your friends as a shot after
this was murder by the laws of all civilized
nations. They have carried our colors, and
thus Protected themselves in stealing upon u.
Thi. Is Condemned by all the laws OF war. as
IL is BY every honorable feeling that heaven
has given 70 man II is as false as Job or
JUDAS lscariot- Ii Is mean and dastardly.
But about as low as meanness as we have
heard OF in the war occurred at Chaplin Hills
hen the battle was over and the night had
covered the de I'd and the wounded under the
dark trees, II was natural for the friends on
either side OF the combatants u look after
their dead companions, and especially for
those who might be prostrate and anguish.
Ing under wounds but still aiive. At this
time sacred to humanity, the Bishop General
Folk stationed himself with a small and s.
eret force under the shadow of the forest. by
the side of the dead, hyena like, and, when
a benevolent and christian heart came TO look
Tor his dead or wounded friend, he would
take him prisoner, march hIm off and strip
MIN This act 50 disgraceful 10 human ma
ture Is absolutely true and can be fully at
tested. shame shame upon the rebellion
which has turned men To tends ,-LomsulAs
Journal
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-11-07

\ correspondent o, the istou IrareidT
writes from Newborn, Y. C.Oct. 2oih, as fol-
lows
What knowledge the blacks IN this De-
partmeut have OF the Presidents Proclama-
ton Of Emancipation. it is bard to say. Ny
impression Is, that they have little. The few
t. whom | have spoken Of 1t. bad heard
something about il, but were entirely Uncar-
tain what to believe. Asking one woman
who acis a. laundress 70 several oficers,i she
had heard Of the Presidents Proclamation, |
vas told that she had heard something about
IL. What have you heard 1--WE heard
he's made fool Of his self . that all de folks
is a laughin' at him.. Who have you herd
say tins? My ole Mssus.' And You be-
lieyc It Dunno sir; dunno what To b 'iieye''
% You want me To tell you just what 1t Is
20 yes. does" Tie Proclamation l.,
that the slaves Of masters who are IN rebellion
ON .he first day OF January next. shall be
ir5e. Staring at me Tor moment, as If to
measure somewhat the meaning OF my words
shs exclaimed, "Is dat itY' That's 1t.
Pray de Lord den dsy may all continue in
rebellion till afte de lust DAY OF January.
Tank yer, tank yer now | knows just what
1t Is. Dress de Lord ter that"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-11-07
BUCHANAN'> REPLY TO GEN.


In the National Inteilgenoer, * Pref lent
Buchanan publishes a long reply to the pa
per published by Gen. Scott shoot time
since. in whoa he says that Floyd is not
responsible for the nun-reinioIc. ment Of the
Siuthern Forts in 1860, that he exercised
less influence in the cabinet for Fix months
previous to his resignation than any other
member that there were not available
troops within reach 10 have sent to those
Forts, and to have attempted it with what
means he had would have been absurd -
that be did not reinforce Anderson in Fort
Moultrie becAu-e he believed be was IN no
danger of an attack, and to have sent lorcr
there wou nave been only to imp .ir the
hope OF comprumise-to provoke collision
and to dsaPpOint the country
As to the statement that there were no
troops to be had, Gen Scott says positively
that on the 18th of December, 1860, be
pointed out to the Secretary OF War " the
organic ID companies and the recruits at the
principal depots available for the purpose
By the statement that Floyd is not responsl-
bic for the neglect to send troops, but HIM
self, Buchanan bat adds a deeper stain t.
his ignominy lie bad been thought tool,
he shows himself 10 have been a knave.
Mr.. Buchanan alluGes to other points in
General Se1tt's views, and says. that he ..can
solemnly declare before G and he country
act of commission or omission since the ex-
listing troubles commenced Whatever IN
nocence this Pecksnif may profess, he will
not stand guillless before either uibanal.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-11-07

THE LOUISIANA SUGAR PLANTATIONS The
following is an extract from privale letter
dated New Orleans, Oct. 18th, and printed
IN the New York Journal of Commerce
The plantations In this vicinity are all de-
serted. The cane is said to be beautiful and
ready for cutting, but no one to do II. Many
persons are buying crops as they stand, some
intending to try white labor, others are try
ing to hire white labor. Gen Butler Gays
the men may be hired at ten dollars for the
men and i've dollars for the women month
to DC worked ten hours per day, and that he
will not force them to remain on the plan
tations unless they wish to remain. The
planters intend grinding all their cane. leav-
ing none for seed, so suppose this year will
be the last sugar-grOwing season for some
time to come.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-11-07

THS FIRST VERMONT BRIGADE.-A private
letter from one Of the 18th Vermont Regiment,
dated lagerst0wn, Oct. %, says;
IAN order has jus; been issued to this brigade
to be ready to move to-norrow morning. The
army has been crossing since Sunday morning.
and We believe the great forward movement has
commenced. The Brigade is temporarily in COM
mand Of Col. Whiting.
This Brigade is very insuficiently clothed and
must suffer severely il the coming campaign.
Many Of the men have no shirts at all, many more
are destitute Of blankets and oveI-coats.'
We presume the needed clothing has been
ere this supplied, as it Is officially stated
that large amounts have been sent to Gen.
McClellan's Army.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-11-07

On the Both ult. Mary Phelps of Ellenburgh.
Confined on charge of stealing S23 from
Geo. Bostwick, of tins place, not being lock-
sd up, walked out Of Jail, hired team, and
Foing over TO inooski, took train for A.
burgh- SIC was, however, re-arrested Ou
her way, and brought back.
TIE money, in new United Sites notes,
was stolen On the 81 ult. Another person
was suspected at fret, and arrested but 1t
being discovered that two such notes had been
passed at one Of the dry goods stores that
dag by Miss Phelps, she was arrested, and
upon examination, confessed the theft
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-11-07

The Rutland Herald of Oct. Both says
Senator Foot has gone to " ashlngton, by
request OF Gov. Ho.brook, to obtain if pussi-
BILE, the removal of the 7th and 9th Vernon
regiments from their present POSITIONS
The Indian War in Minnesota being prac-
ticAlly over, We suppose the paroIed soldiers
sent thither, will be brought east again. 1t
troops who were taken prisoners and parOed
at Harpers Ferry. and who have since been
in camp at Chicago, TO return home and
remain until exchanged. This will, of
course, include the 9th Vermont.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-11-07

WRECK AND Loss OF LHK-Tne prop ller
Bay State, which left Oswego Sunday night.
foundered in the gale There were six pas
sengers and crew of sixteen on board. We
ooly learn the name Of one of the passengers,
Orley Thompson Of Vermont. The beach
for miles was strewn with portions Of tho
cargo and wreck. She was bound for Lake
Erie and loaded with merchandise. The YES
sci was valued at $4,000. and the cargo
vas probably worth $4,000 to $50 900.
Ssserel schooners are reported ashore near
Oswego.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-11-07
PIE RsONAB.

u is stated, though We have seen DO official
announcement u 1t, that Col. Sawyer OF the
1t Vermont Cavalry has been removed on
charges of incOmpetency AID neglect OF duty
while Major of tbs regiment. Lieut.. COlonel
Preston will. therefore, be Acting Colonel.
DR.. Geo. L. Ames. Of Manchester, VT,
has been appointed Examining Surgeon bv
the Commissioner of Pensions.
Among the deaths reported in the Wash
Ington hoef We notice the names OF r.
+. R ,.e,s. Co. Z l,tyt Cavalry, and Cor
poral w L. Brown, Co. E. 4th Vt.
IL is now stated that 1t was not Madame
Bishop, the well-z1own vocalist, who was
burned u death, at 81. Paul, Minn., but
lady resilient there.
A caucus Of D mocrats az Wheatls nd, Pa,
mas nominated James Buchanan for U. 5.
Sena tor.
james r Lac Ia d, prominent lawyer
Of ST Louis, was ARRESTED and committed to
the military prison at noon on Friday, by
order OF the Provost Marshal General. His
arr-st Is cons qnent upon speech delivered
Tuesday night at drmocratic meeting held
in the Court House. Ia the order Tor Mr.
LIckland's arrest, he is charged with encour-
agement OF rebellion, By publicly opposing
the Government in its efforts to suppress the
rebellion, By publicly abusing the Govern
ment aud loyal people Of the United States
md defending the rebellion by charging its
origin to have been with the people of the
loyal States, and BY publicly depreciating
he paper currency of the country.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-11-07

TheSt Adams Rrdid(J Ketohum AFeril,
EhtOI IL very sorry To see the defeat OF VII
ladngham III ONO. We do not doubt 1t;
We presume the Herald would be sOrry TO see
the defeat of JEFF DAVIS, if he We're st up as
democratic candidate for the Presidency.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-11-07

SLAVES SINGING THE JOHN BRowH CHORUS.
w hen Col. Daniel Ullman was sick with
typhoid fever in Little Washington. Va, he
repeatedly heard slaves at their work sing
ing the John Brown chorus. Col. Ullman
asked the owner Of the slaves if he permit
them 10 sing that song, and the slave master
replied that ne could not help it.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-11-07

Among the Medical Examiners appointed
by the Commissioner OF Pensiubs, We notice
the NAMES Of IL. ii. Atwater vi this place,
). Newell Of ST JOhnsbury, and Horace
Powers of MorrisyIlle
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-11-07
MoSrPELrER, Nov. 4,

The Legislature are slow in getting to work
again this week. The morning session yesterday
was lost BY the detention of the train from the
north, which delayed members who had counted on
being here at the appointed hour. In the after
nosn. the Senate again failed 10 get quorum,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-11-07
AILOTMHNTS OF THE nth AND
9TH REGIMENTS.
STATE OF VERMONT.
T.r.suR,s's OFFICE, (,

TREAsURks's OFFICE, ]
Montpelier, Nov. l. 1861
Ma. Epiroa:-Tbe annexed letter was received
tbi, morning, and as its contents are interesting
to large number of our citizens, desire us
publication. Upon the receipt of the statement
for March and April referred to in the letter. 'oe
money will be advanced BY the State to pay those
TO whom the money is due. All sssignees OF al
lotuients in the eth and the sth Regimen" VIII
have notice by first mail after receipt Of the state
ment, vita full directors how to get the money
J. d. PAGE.
State Treasurer.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-11-07

RExpvAL.-We congratulate our neigh
bors Of the Sentinel in their occupation Of
new looms In Judge Peck's new building.
on Main street. We think then quarters,
when the dust and confusion OF moving are
fairly over, will be found second to none in
the State. for convenience of their business.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-11-07

TIE LEGIsL lTURE.-rhere was no quorum
IN either House Monday morning, and none
in the Senate in the afternoon In the House
nothing was done IN the afternoon but lit
tie 'rev,siun Of the Statutes"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-11-07
pPLAs.-One line of s

PLAM.-One line OF steamers
I.KrCHA- quite, Monday: leaving the
was taken Of the ia to run through
limited States and Cans> veen this place
che Lake, and the Boston bs'" We here
and pIa,..burgh. The boats lea h
~. VII a,445P. NJ, and going SOU
s,os 20 Pm On Saturdays the ~
c., will run through the Lake. ie'''Dk
-. Pom. at 6, A. NJ, and b0ihnkA
NJ 10, A, NJ.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-11-07

DIscuAaeEp. Geo. l.. Lyman and nj. V.
9arney, wt,e Friday discharged from Gus
,vdy on taking the oath of allegiance, and
the Jail is now empty Of U. S. political pris-
Oman.
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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-11-07

The Richmond Wing Of the 27th -.-.
says The recent demonstration Of tha
my upon the Charleston and Savanna l.-..
rad, Is regarded rather as a torly ,l--s
general movement, but it cost the I4ra-s
dearly
The Texas papers bring further accom-.
Of the euemy's attack on Galveston 10 O.
9th The town wa in no condition o ms
a successful defence, but the single guD
Fort Point kept up a spirited engaseu--
with the federal gunboats, till the gun 81
dismOunted. Ii was then spiked the -
set on FIRE and abandoned. Interviews W-s
subs quenty had with the enemy, wls1'
days were allowed for the women a caI.l,-
TO leave. The inhabitants then commea--
to move their effects, and at the end Ot TT
days it is presumed the Yankees took posse
sion Of the deserted city
The Wing also says ave again ur,s ~
cry farmer to SOW a large crop OF whe4t Oh
indications are that our planters are clli--
lating on large crop of tobacco nsI
year. and this in the face of threateuei ar
iue."
By the arrival of the E1inbuIsh al NJ
York, Saturday, we have later Intellgs
from Europe.
A Cabinet Courcll has been held sunni
ed tor the 23d of October, which Is e8rla
than usual. 1t is supposed that the Ausif
can question Is one cause.
The proposition before the Li5erFa
Chamber of Commerce. in memoT ializiug l'
recognition of the South. has been VII
prawn-
The Tunes says Secretary Seward cIr'-
lar deprlves the American Government
the right hereafter to appeal to its ema''
patton decree as a measure founded On mora
principle, as Secretary Seward reduces % ~
a mere military act.
The Globe says if Gladstone had d Ci0-a.'
secret to keep on American affairs, be " l.-
have doubtless kept it. Consequently u o..
iers that he has stint y taken the license o.. '
public man To give ms individual op'n'
and thinks, Us a Cabinet minister be 'i''-
have been more guarded in his expfessiJn'
The lines shows the mexpedIency OF Ut
recognition Of the South ut present
The occupation OF Smokers Gap, report
mOndIY morning, is clnirnsl by l'
patch from Gen Marcy to the President -1'
I'd WheAtland, Va, Nov. %, sLyln- A.,
have just received a dispatch from Gen a. ~
Clellan dated at Smokers Gap, o ~
stating that he has possession OF the Gap
When Gen Hancock arrived there IL
held by the enemy's cavalry, who w ,h5 o.
once driven out by column 0i iEOm 9UVu y
COCO infantry. Tb= rebels advanced ~ Is
take it, but were dispersed by the hre o. ~
rihed guns. The position Is s;r''f
from either side Ii is said that Gen JA1A
son and Gen A. p. Hill are IN the 7ail-! y
DSslte.
Gen Pieasanton had driven ne 'H
my's cavalry several miles beyond Ini1l
3 O'Clock this afternoon, exploding ons
then caissons and capturing 10 OF 'l'-
wounded left behind
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-11-07
A New Orleans correspondent Of the Bos-
ton Traveller writes as follows

ton Traveller writes as follows:
NV ORLEANS. Oct. 81.
New Orleans is as peaceable as Boston, the
women are tolerably civil, and Confederate
currency goeth neither up nor down.
TIE MICRO BRIGADE.
We have now two regiments Of Native
Guards-tree negroes the Second is pro-
crossing finely the First is fully organIzsd
and equipped, and probably before you re-
ceiye this will have an opportunity to show
whether negroes can eight or not. 1t is CON-
manded by Col. Stafford, whom remember
as an excellent military officer, in the early
days Of the war. The field officers are all
white all the line officers and enlisted men
are colored.
This afternoon they were reviewed by the
Commanding General. They presented
very soldierlY appearance and in the manual
they particularly exeelled. They did excel
lertly well, and indeed the only criticism
whIsh could be made, is upon the very cum
mon failure to preserve correct distance. On
thursday they will take the field, a. a Dor
ton of the command of Brig Gen. Weitzsl
who Is to direct a forward movement. | BE-
lieve this is the first instance IN which armed
negroes have been put into the field 10 this
War.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-11-07
yALLANpIGHANIsM.

At Headquarters, this morning, a couple
OF French gentlemen-or Frenchife dlratker
were brought up for some reason, don't
know exactly why, but that is no matter.
They were father and son ; The father a blue
goggled old gent. who claimed TO be a Union
man lie had been allowed to pass through
the lines, had visited Richmond, and had
returned with his son, lately an officer OF the
rebel army. Ills adssnt was 10 be reck oned,
therefore, simply as the accession OF two reb-
els to the population OF New Orleans.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-11-07

Gen. Buell. has been ordered to Indiausp-
OILS for duty and will probably be there. to-
day.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-11-07

ARRIVAL OF A PRIZE STEAMER,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-11-07

DEATH OF GEN. MITCHELL
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EMANCIPATION.
NE SEVENTH vERxoNI.

A Board Of Ing Try is now engaged IN ~
vestIgating the doings of the TN Regiment
Vt. Volunteers in the battle Of Baton Rouge.
Tue Court was called at the request OF Col.
Hllbrook. Col. ming, 18Th Connecticut,
Is President, Col. Turner, Cniei Ccmmissa-
~, and Col. Farr, Goth Mass. are members.
Lieut.. Greene, 81 louisiana, is Recorder,
and the interests OF the volunteers are repre-
scented by Col. HolbrOok.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-11-07

SIGEL'S CORPS MOVING FORu4g.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-11-07

Lieut.. L. Il. BOsTwIoK, Secretary.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-11-07

THE ADVANCE OF OUR ARM,
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TIL ELECTIONS.

Its price is 1928 year in advance.
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We are in a fair way to learn whether
white Labor can be successfully USED upon
plantations. Negroes are getting scarce IN the
country, and the planters are IN town hiring
white men TO get out their crops, and at such
prices as to seriously embarrass recruiting Tor
the 2i IOuisiana.