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COLE AGENCY STACKER IRON WORKS
sos, aud after the first cay Of january,
transportation this Sugar Ke.tes Grut Brs and Fur.
mace Mouths. will rule as tolows - :
Sugar Kettles at 81 rs an ;uch ~ tn AZ
inches at II 50 an inch II 81 inches 81 inch Fur
per pound. "
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IL BRE WaVN;El, E;1AKLNa:Y d CDs,
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GENERAL LAND OFFICE,
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GENERAL LAND OFFICE, !
Bion Rouge, La, April l6, 1862
certify the foregoing to be true copy of tt original OF
ccorl in This Office
Witness, my hand and seal. 1880
WM J. McCuLL0H
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PoRTER-aG1 casks i: Il J. Hibbert's London Stout.
surppv go sS v :,.,: Mn "
WHIsKY-75 bbs. Old Bourbon.
pUNcH-lss boxes batavia VA Arrac.
For sale by s WOLFF
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sSTiSEs, BRANDiEs, ETC.
30 casks Claret, Bordeaux.
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100 Yarmouth.
100 cases Absynth, G. Lecoultre.
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~ cases lQQ hall boxes esch Green Peas.
~ cases 50 half boxes each 7. ufIes
81 cases Strawberries in Juice.
Ito cases Burgundy Wines
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penterng and JebLng Shop Nc o7 GTod street, door
sToEEs AND OFFICES FITTED Up with taste sue
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public and builders generally thst they arc nsui
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The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-12-15
THE TROOPS IN GOOD SPIRITS.

HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE PoToMAC, Dec.
%. The fog began to disappear early in the
morning, ahoTding en- uno6srnct ed view of our
own and the rebel positions. 1t being evident
that the first ridge of hills in the rear of the
city. on which the enemy had their guns posted
behind works, could not be carried except by /
charge of infantry, Gen. Summer assigned that
duty TO Gen. French division, which was sup
ported by Gen, Towards. The troops ad-
Vanced to their work at ten minutes before Il
O'Clock, at brisk run, thc enemy 8 guns open
ing upon them q very rapid fre when within
musket range. At The base of the ridge orr
troops were mot,by q terrible fire from the rebel
musketry from behind stone wall and some
houses. This checked the advance of cur men,
and they tell back TO small rayino, but not out
of mugket range.
At this time another: body of troops moved
to their assistance IN splendid style, nOtWith-
standing large gaps were made in their ranks by
the rebel artillery. When our troops arrived at
the first line of the rebel detences they started
at o double quick, and with fixed bayonets en-
deavored to dislodge the rebels from their hiding
places. The concentrated fire of rebel sartillefy
which our men were compelled to face was too
much for them, and the centre gave way in dis
order, but afterwards they were rallied and
spiritedly carried on and never. ceased till after
dark.
Gen. Franklin's movement was directed down
the river, AID his troops are encamped tonight
not far from the Massaponax creek.
Our troops sleep to night where they fought
to-day. The dead and wounded are being car
ried from the field.
The following is list of officers killed and
wounded, as far as known: Gen. Jackson of
the Pennsylvania Reserves, killed; Gen. Bayard.
struck in the thigh by ball and afterwards
died Gen. Vinton, wounded IN the side not
seriously; Gen. Gibbons, wounded in hand :;
Gen. Kimball, wounded in thigh Gen. Ca!d-
well, wounded in two places, but not seriously
Col. Sinclair Of the Pennsy lvania Reserves.
wounded seriously; Capt. Hendrickson, com,
mandlng the 9th New York State Militia,
wounded seriously.
The following Is the loss OF officers in the 5th
n H.: Col. Cross, wounded in abdomen Mai
Sturtevant, killed; Adj DaGd, killed Cant.
Murray, killed Capt, Perry killed.
The firing OF infantry ceased about o'c!ocl;
this evening, but the rebels continued throwing
shell into the city until o'clock.
The position Of the rcpes was as follows
Gen. Longstreet on the left, and holding the
main works Gen. a. F. Hill and S,onewal
Jackson were in front OF Gen. Franklin, with
the right resting on the Rappahanpock, anc
Hills force acting as reserve.
Gen. Burnside will renew the battle at dav
light in the morning. The troops are in gooc
spirits and not the least disheartened
NKw YORK, Dec l3. The transport Geo. C
Collins, from Newb:rn thu 10th, bad arrived
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-12-15

Along the whole line the battle has been
fierce all day, with great loss on both sides.
Tonight each army holds its first position,
except slight advance on our left. Cannon
aiding is still going on and musketry breaks out
at intervals quite fercely.
Gen. .Bayard was struck in the hip by solid
shot, while converslng with Gen. franklin. He
ca mot survive.
Several hundred prisoners were taken who
report that their entire army ID in the vicinity
Gen Hills troops started down the river this
morning, hut returned. Gen. Franklin tonight
is opposed to Stonewall jackson.
1t is impossible to form an accurate idea OF
tho loss on either side. The fire is still going
on rendering it difficult to remove the killed and
wounded.
The city suffer d terribly from the enemy's
artillery. Il is crowded with our troops, THEN
front extending bat a short distance beyond
The fight will probably be renewed tomorrow
a balloon has been up all day About dark
our forces carried the right crest Of the hill
occupied by the rebels, who we're driven from
their position with great slaughter.
This evening the rebels have been Smelling
fredericksburg, endeav oring to drive our troops
out of the place, but without success,
Gen. Burnside is in the city, personally di-
IcctlAB opeIdCiohS
The Herald publishes the following
! EREDERIcKsBuKGH, Dec. II. 1t is ascer-
to med beyond doubt that the rebel force is
nearly 100000. jackson commands the rebel
right, extending from Guinney's station to Port
Royal.
Longsreot has the centre, extending from
Gue1nsoy's Station to Telegraph Road. Lee
and Stuart are on their left. f-T7
|
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Horace A. Davis Estate.

TN Subscribers, having been appointed by the Honora
bis Probate Court for the District Of Washington Com
mssioners 10 receive, examine and adjust all claims
demands of all persons against the Of Horace A.
Davis, late of Berlin in said district, deceased, an
the term OF SIX months IRON the Goth day Of November
being allowed by said court TO the creditors of said
ceased TO exhibit and prove the respective claims
fore Us Give notice, that will attend to the duties Of
our appointment at the dwelling house OF Harriet N.
Davis in Berlin in said district, on the goth day of De-
cember and 2sth day of May next O'Clock In tbs
afternoon. on each Of said days.
HORACE BRALEY, lc
MARVIN SIMONS, "omhs
Berlin, NOV 2Oth, a D. 1862. 36lw3
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WASHINGTON, Dec. -. Letters from Freder-
icksburgh, written Friday night, state that af-
ter careful survey Of the city it is sscertained
that not more than dozen houses remain I'M
touched by our shells.
1t is ascertained that among the rebel troops
who resisted the crossing of the Rappahannock,
were three Mississippi regiments under command
of Ex- Congressman Barksdale. They were fear
fully cut up by the Michigan and New York
regiments
To-day has been one OF intense anxiety and
| interest here, as it was early announced thai
the great battle had commenced in the vicinity
0f fredericksburg.
Thus far the result Of the struggle has no.
been definitely determined, although indications
are that It has been most favorable for tax
day q operations.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-12-15
Administrators Sale

pursuance OF license granted by the Probate Court
for Washinton District, tn. following described nron
erV belonging to the estate of Thomas Flynn late Of
Moretown deceased will he sold at the late residence OF
the deceased, on the 9Th day Of December A. D. 1862
to wit: The home farm Of said deceased situated in said
Moreowl, except the right Of homestead and right O..
dover therein but including the of the widow
DOVER Said farm consisting Of about fifty acres Ian
ana the ildirgs theron also buggy WAGON sleg
harness, one col., sled, &c.
HIRAM HATHAWAY, Administrator.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-12-15
PERLEY.
HEANQ&ARIER ARMY OF THE PoToMAC, }

Dec. l4-l1:30 A. NJ. {
There is 10 fog to-day. The sun is shining
bright, witch strong breeze. At daylight this
morning there was q heavy fire of artillery and
infantry in front Of the first line of the works
where Gems. Sumner and Hooker were engaged
yesterday. Che fire Stacked about an hour az
tetwar1, and was heard only az intervals until
now.
The same occurred il front OF Gen. Frank
Inns Division, down tho river. Tho object Of
both parties was evidently to feel each other
During last night and this forenoon tho re-
bells have considerably extended their works
and strengthened their positions.
Oar dead which were killed yesterday while
charging in front Of the enemy's works still
remain whcve they fell When attempting
their removal last light, the rebels would open
fire with infantry but the wounded have all
been removed from the field, and all the dead
obtained are now being buried.
Indications are that no decisive battle will be
fought to day, unless the rebels should bring
ad engagement, which they will not probably
do.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-12-15

The Federal tooops at Newbern were making
preparations for movement when the Collins
left, but their destination was unknown.
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Probate Courts.

sTATE OF ThEHEST COURTS yh
Iaid will be holden at the Probate Office Montpelier
aid District Tuesday of each week during the year
ensuing Persons having business with said are re-
Suested to attend to the same or said court days.
7. r. MERRILL, Judge.
necember /. 1860.
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Battle to b Renewed at'Daylighti
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NKw York. Dec. IA: The Herald dispatch,
dated Headquar ters, last night ,ssys Gen Frank
Inns line YVES moving forward at sunrise, with
his right resting upon Fredricksburgh, his centre
advanced q mile from the river, and his left
resting on the river three miles below.
Skirmishing commenced on tho left about
daylight. Soon after a rebel battery opened on
our lines and the 9th New York was ordered to
charge bat after fierce struggle was compelled
70 retire.
The remainder of the brigade under Gen.
Tyler then charged the enemy's guns, when the
! fight became general on our extreme lett
Gems Meade's and Gibbons divisions encoun-
tered the right of Gen. A, p. Hills command.
The cannonading was terrific. though our
troops suffered but little from the enemys ar
tillcry
Gradu lily the fight extended around to the
right. Gen. Howe's Division then went in, and
then Gen. Brooks Division. About ten o.
clock Gen. Sumners troops engaged the eDe-
nay back of the city, since which the battle las
RACED iuriousiy along the whole liue.
The enemy Occupying woods and hills had a
much more advantageous position, but were
driven back on their right mile and half
early in shc day.
&. About noon Gen. Gibbons was relieved by
Gems. Doubleday and sMeade, and by Gen
Stonemau afterwards, Gen. Newton's Division
moved round TO the support of the left wing
Firing ceased for u short time, and broke ou
with greater ferceness in the centre, where oul
'roops were exposed to plunging fire fiom thu
enemy's guns, and earthworks on the hill.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-12-15
BY NELEGESA a. EH
TO TIE FREEMAN.

B y IL III EaE AZ "a L. eA
TO THE FREEMAN.
r O'CLOCK A. NI.
From .E3urnside's .Axzny.
FIGHTING SATURDAY.
Gallant, V,1sG EJMsggccG@s1ag1 AS
sagGlts 0aa asac Rebel E2a-
aTcEaChaRgeaEas.
French's Division Move Splendidly
in the Charge.
TERRIBLE REBEL FIRE
OUR TROOPS BREAK IN DISORDER.
They are Rallied and Stand Z iir1ra
FIRING CONTINUED ALL DAY.
Our Troops EeSt On their Arms
FRANIIIN'S DIVISION NOE ENGAGED.
EzsT OF L1aaLEp 81 tgs'0UN2oGEg.
Battle to b Renewed atrDaylighti
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FRANKLIN'5 DIVISION NOE ENGAGED.
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CARLOS D. WILLIAMS, Orderly Sergeant, Co.
I, has been promoted to Second Lieutenant, vice
Lieutenant Coward, deceased
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EgsT OF L1s1LED g. tgE0UNDGD.
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FIRING CONTINUED ALL DAY.
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Our Troops rest On their Arms
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-12-15

They are Rallied and Stand Z 'iir,la
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French's Division Move Splendidly
in the Charge.

TERRIBLE REBEL FIRE
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OUR TROOPS BREAK IN DISORDER.
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r O'CLOCK A. NI.
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NKw YORK, Dec. 10. The transport Geo. C
Collins, from Newborn thu 10th, bad arrived
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1862-02-26
Forward on the Potomac.

The Nashlngton correspondent of the
~ 0rtd, under date of the 18th, has the
following with reference to the forward
movement on the Potomac, which will
chime IN with the public want just now;
- 1t may not be improper to narrate the
probabilities of early operations on the
Potomac Those who think that Gen
Mcclellan will content himself with watch
lnG the flank successes OF the Northern
armies are quite mis- AIKEN In the first
p q ;e, Gen. Mcclellan has an honorable
ambition OF his own, and will not willing
ly tore@o adding his rame to those of his
tory 5 "Great Captains by winning
conclusive battle in the field Again, his
victory must he larger lis details and
results than those OF his cOmpeers. FL
n lily, the re- lion wi only be scotched,
not killed, until the Federal army of the
Potomac has whipped the rebel army
OF the Potomac"
IN few weeks more, from every indi-
cation just out the time that the roads
and skies offer us their alliance-a proper
effect will have been produced on the rebel
army by the tidings coliing to it, nd the
drafts made uron it from every other por-
ton OF the reduced Confederacy In a
few weeks more, YOU may he sure our ar
my of the Potomac viii q last advance
And predict that the rebels will make a
last desperate stand, that a fearful battle
will cad IN Union victory, on plains
within ten leagues of the battle ground at
Bull Ran, and not twenty from the forts
of the Potomac
There Is no use in trying to describe the
JOY and conties, nee produced in Washing
ton to day by the capture Of Roanoke Is
land, the possession of the Tennessee riv-
er, the investment and pr tspective reduc-
ton of Foit Done. s1n and its army Ex-
uitation is tempered, though with no re-
sretlul complainings, by the thought of
the tidinss yet to reach Northern homes
of gallant deaths-of the holocAusts which
nave won such favor from heaven
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1862-02-26
The Blockade.

The London Daily Ne,cs, in an article
admitting the elhciency OF our blockad,
ot the Southern ports, and denouncing
any Interference with it, remarks:
" but the Government and people Of
England have no desire to commit SO gross
Il blunder or Sc : larlng an offence Block
ade OF any enemy ports, has, time out Of
mInd been IL reco2 .zed measure of war
There are, we know, certain mean and
ml5chievous persons among us, who, for
their own purposes, would still attempt to
bully the Government into the commission
ot such a crime. Some are at heart ac-
compiiccs IN the plot to set up slave
trading commonwealth in the south
some are animated by political hatred Of
popular institutions of the North Some
are gamblers In the cotton market; aud
some are gambling spectators in ships
ana ireights on iar-e scale But though
greedy ami unscrup.iluus schcmers are
Il, tive and lmpudenI. reckless and low.
they VIII not be able to push the p Ri 4
mcnt or the people OF t.ngland into the
'.b ,ndonmeat .. national honor and inter
national faith for their adyanta re. There
Is no precedent or example that could JUS
tiy our interference openly on behalf OF
the seeding States; and while the block
adc Is maintained effectively. occord n :.
not to any Impractical ideal but to the
usage ot war, there would be as little JUS
uhcation iOr our Interfering indirectly ana
by subtcriu9e IN their favor"
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1862-02-26

GooD SELL.-At the Brevoort house
New York. one evening, there was a dis
pute about the reality of Spiritualism
when wag came forward and said he had
no doubt there was something in it, rs he
himself was a sort Of medium How n
medium p inquired the landlord Why"
replied the wa :, Il can do gsod many
mysterious things; for instance saa make
a bell ring without touching 1t The
wag persisted and said that he would lay
twenty dollars that he could Es.tga at least
a dozen Of the bells in that room ring with
in two minutes, without moving from
where he sat Doom = exclaimed the
landlord. and the money was put up. The
wag turned rouud in his SCAT, opened
closet door, and turned oE the gass from,
the upper part Of the building In Rss
than one minute half the bells in the Office
BEGAN to ring violently The lodsers above
had lost their lights The twenty dollars
WAS fairly won
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1862-02-26

lioMEIr WoNEN-!'or homely-even
an ugly mani have no pity to spare
never yet saw one so u-lv that, if he had
brains and heart, he could not find q
beautiful woman sensible enough 10 mar
ry him. But for the hopelessly plain and
homely sisters these tears r There i.
a class OF women who know that thew Dos
sess in their persons no attractions for
men-that their faces are hornely that
their frames are Informed that their car
rlage Is clumsy. and that whatever may
be their gifts Of mind. no man can have
the slightest desire to possess their per-
sons That there are compensatons for
these women | have no doubt but narv
of them fail to find them Many of them
fcel Una. the sweetest sympathies Of life
must be roprcssed, and that there is
world Of affection from which thew must
remain shut out forever It is hard for a
woman to feel that her prison is not
pleasin"-harder than for a man to feel
thus wonld tell WY if it were neces-
sarv--for there is bundle of very inter
estin- philosophy tied up in this matter
bat viii content myself with stating tho
fact, and permitting my readers to reason
about it as they will--Dr Holland
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1862-02-26
Steam Air Cannon

The Baton Rouge La) Adrocate gives
the following description OF " steam air
cannon, invented by u Louisianian which
it recommends to a favorable notice by
tnc i.r-tsiat,,,,rre t.,,re Of that State:
This invention consists OF a locomotive
capable Of running on common roads,
which superccdes horse power IN all draft
operations and i adapted To either land
or water 70 this is attached one or
more air cannons. which, in view Of the
present scarcity Of powder, is great de
sideratum, as air can be made more eff
fectiye than powder, being liable to com
preston many thousand times less than
its bulk. These cannon Will also have the
following qualities to recommend them.
viz no report. little if any conclusion. no
heating and no smoke, which proves their
great availability, whether placed on board
Of gunboats or war-ships, or used on land
Tor river protection, where it would be
most seryicable y Alone the banks OF the
Mississippi the levees would protect the
lower part of the machine while the up
per IS secured by its own inclined planes
The cannon, being breeeh-loading. is
loaded with great ease and speed; and by
being removed from the machine. the lat
ter can be applied to making bitches,
throwing up embankments, and can also
be used as 4 fire-engine
In the open fed it may well be called
a flying artillery, as it could run through
any ranks. either of infantry or cavalry,
and open lane fourteen icet wide