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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-04-18
WAsnINGrnN- AnriI Is.

WASHINGTON, April 10.
The Navy Department has received des-
patches from Com. Dupont enclosing cum.
munication from Commander Gordon dated
L. 5. steamer Mohican, March 80, from
which it appears that on the 18th ult,, with
the launches and another armed boat he en-
tered Jekyl Creek and proceeded to Dubig-
nom place where he discovered a deserte
battery of three guns commanding tha
stream, and the remains of a camp Of some
200 rebels. On the 22l the Bib made her
appearance and Capt. BOutelle at once com
menccd placing buoys for bar and channels.
Commander Gordon says contrabands con
tinue to come in to us; sent number to
Feruandna. We landed our armed pieces
and a strong force on Colonies Island and
obtained what we needed, and that night
after again firing shell or two at Fancy
Bluff, proceeded to St. Simons. There |
landed all the contrabands with their corn
and provisions, tools, &c, and having
housed them set them to work. Already
they have planted potatoes. 10 morrow
they begin bed for corn,
They have set up their mill, and have
told them they are to plant cotton, and thus
to become Of use to themcelvcs.
st. Simon's is fine rich island. Is miles
long, about 90 miles south Of savannah on
tn. north is a village, Frederick.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-04-18

Col. Olmstead telegraphed on the previous
evening, that thousands of large shells had
exploded within the Fort
The Republican gives no particulars as to
the number of men and officers in the fort at
the time of its surrender, but says none were
killed, but wounded.
A Richmond paper contains an editorial
intimating that the Monitor, Naugatuck
and Galena, all armored vessels, might com
up the james River and by their invulner
ability and powerful guns take and keep
possession of the city, and proposes that the
channel of James River be INSTRUCTED by
stone at once.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-04-18

The Herald's Baltimore letter says the
number Of Rebel troops at Yorktown is not
less than loo, 600. Gen. johnson is in com
mand. JEFF. Davis Is also there.
The Rebels have all along known the
movements Of our army from Manassas to
Fortress Monroe. sc.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-04-18

PHILADELPHIA, April 10.
Hon. Simon Cameron was arrested here
last night, at the suIt Of Pierce Butler, on
a charge Of false imprisonment in August
last, while the former was Ssc'y of War.
During last night large crowd gave But
Ter calithumpian serenade,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-04-18
REMARKS.

There was 2 better supply of cattle this week
than last, and some Of of very good quality. The
best sold for 81, 90 per ewt. The average prices
zbout the same as last week, when tho quality,
which was better, was compared. There were one
third more sheep than last week, and prices about
the same. Those with the wool on sold not quite
50 high, and SHARED, about 25o per ewt. higher.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-04-18

An Independent elector Of the demo-
cratic persuasion, ON leaving the polls at
New London, az the recent Connecticut cleo
ton, was asked for whom be voted. q" For
Breckenridge, sure he replied d" Who
the Ciil else wud l be vo'el for ?'' An
other secesh symplthzsr scratched from his
state the name OF Col Kingsbury, who COM
mands a regiment in the Union army, de-
claring TO the moderator, &c won't vote for
any man that will fight againstmy country -
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-04-18
THE CONFESSIONS AND FXPE-
RIENCE OF AN .-PuBlishsd

hlENtE VI Az INV ALiD .-PHbltshed
for the BeHsf, and Warning and a Caution 70
Young Men who suffer from Nervous Debility,
Premature Decay, &c; supplying at the same
time the means Of self-eure. By one who has
cured himself after being put to great expense
through medical imposition and quackery. By
enclosing postpaid addressed envelope, SINGLE
COPIES may be had of the author,
NATHANIEL MAYFAIR, ESQ,
Bedford, Kings Co.. N. Y.
March Il. dawlv
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-04-18

The warm wind and bright sun Of the pas
two days have substantially cleared the snow
from be ground IN this vicinity. We have
never noticed a greater change IN 90 short a
time The snow which covered the fields to
all depths has seemed to sink bodily into the
ground, ard the brown and green Of genuine
Spring has taken the place Of the white of
Winter. Ofcourss the streams have been
greatly swelied. The ice in the river broke
up aud went out on Tuesday. The streets
of Burlington have escaped injury, as a gen.
eral thing, to a remarkable extent, the prin-
cpal exception being IN the road u Win
ooski, near the Cemetery, at the head Of the
hill,wAcro "a tremendous gully has cut across
the road, by the escape Of the waters accu-
mulated on the fat lands TO the South Of the
road. \ trick house, belonging to Charles
Bcnus, at the head Of the hill, had narrow
escape from being undermined and destroyed.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-04-18
WoopsrocK. Va. AnriI II

VgUNIVVNf ~ I7IIE
a party of Ashby's Cavalry, said to num-
Der , companies, attacked body of Infantry
at tho Railroad Bridge yesterday, east OF
Strasburgh. A squadron of the Vermont
Cavalry was called out, hut no enemy was to
be seen, and they returned.
One hundred rebel cavalry have been seen
across the mountains near the place.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-04-18

Several boat loads of prisoners arrived at
Cairo Friday from Island NJ. 10. The
Generals and field officers are to be sent to
Fort Warren, the Company officers to Column
bus. and the privates to Chicago and
Springfield. Gems. Mccall AMI Gault and
others officers are at Cairo. The latter Gen
eral is very communicative. He says our
four weeks bombardment killed only one
man.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-04-18
ties hesitate to assume the offensive seeming

| Ties hesitate 10 assume the OueDslNe SEEMING
ly.
4:30 P. NJ.
For some hours the Merrimac ha contin
ed moving about, sometimes advancing to-
ward the Monitor as if challenging her to
combat and then again falling buck. About
an hour since she moved over in the direction
of Hampton and fired a shot towards the
gunboat Octorora lying in the bend near
Hamp .on, and full four miles distant. The
shot fell short. She Immediately replied.
but her shot fell short, too.
The rebel vessels slowly fell back and the
firing soon ceased. The Naugatuck's riied
gun excited admiration, and if brought into
play this morning, would, PROBABLY, have
prevented the capture of any prizes.
We look for warm work tomorrow.
LATEST 80. All the rebel fleet are
moving of towards Norfolk
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-04-18
CrcrvNArI Apl. 1.

NAstNAN-hAAA u r.. AFs
The Commercial has information from
reliable man who left the battle ground on
Thursday evening lie estimated our loss
in killed at from 1900 to 1900. wounded
$500. The rebels lost more in killed than
We did but not 50 many wounded. About
1000 unw0undei rebel prisoners were taken
and about 1900 wounded
Up to the time he left 1900 rebels had
been buried.
Our troops retook on Monday all the
batteries lost ON Sunday, aud captured
y pieces from the rebels. On Tuesday
Gen. Beauregard sent flag of truce re-
questing permission to bury his dead, and
saying " owing to heavy reinforcements
you received Sunday night and Monday
ant the fatigue Of my men, deemed it pru-
dent to retire and not renew the battle. The
permission WIS not granted. The bearer Of
the flag admitted that Bsluresard had re-
ceiyed a slight wound in the left arm.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-04-18
ABIGAIL FITCH,s ESTATE.

STATE OF VERMONT, The Honorable the
DISTRICT or CHIrrEyDES, IS. Problte Court for
the District Of Chittenden.
To all persons interested in the estate Of Abb
gail Fitch, late Of Huntington, in said District.
deceased, Greeting.
Whereas, said Court has assigned the 9th day
Of May next, for the settlement Of the admins
tration account cf the Administration Of the
estate Of the said deceased. and ordered that
public notice thereof be gwen 10 all persons in
terested in said estate, by publishing this order
three weeks successfully previous to the day As
signed, in the Burlington Free Press, printed in
Burlington. in said District.
Therefore, you are hereby notified 70 appear ut
the Probate Court rooms, in Burlington, on tho
day assigned, then and there to contest the allow
ancc Of said account if you see cause.
Given under my haad, this l2.h day Of April
A. D. lS62.
w{2w3 RIB. FAY, Judge.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-04-18
WASHINGTON. Anil L

The Sec. Of War has received information
that Huntsville, Ala, was occupied yester-
day by Gen. Mitchell without much resist
ance. Two hundred prisoners were taken,
also fifteen locomotives and large amount
of rolling stock.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-04-18

NV YORK, Arfll IA.
A Norfolk paper received to-day contains
a dispatch from Beauregard relative to the
second days fight at Pittsburgh Landing;
It claims complete victory, and
says that, after capturing 30 Of the FEEDER
al guns, and 5000 prisoners, he tell back
upon Corinth, which he is fully able to hold.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-04-18

DISEASES OF wOMEN..-DR. MArrI
ON attends exclusively to the treatment Of PrVaf'
Diseases and the special Diseases of WOMEN, at
his REMEDIAL INSTITUTE for Special Diseases, st
No. % Union st., Providence. r. l. See his ad-
vertisement of TIE GREAT INDIAN REMEDY FOR
FEMALES in this paper.
Nov. 81. dawly
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-04-18
Walton's Journal Of Saturday saws /.

q" A private letter received in this place from a
member Of the % Vermont Battery, dated March
20, states that they had arrived at ship Island,
after voyage Of thirty-two days, from Boston
The island is low and sandy, seven miles long
and one mile wide, 10 grass, and but few trees
The weather was fine and warm as September
day in Vermont "
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-04-18

la Burmah, in order to kiss, they apply
the mouth and nose closely to the person 5
cheek and draw in the breath strongly as if
smelling delightful perfume; hence, in
stead of saying; " Give me kiss" they
say Give m u smell
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-04-18

Punch's Almanac adyices the farmers TO
sow their P's, keep their L 5 warm hive the
BIS, shoot their J's, feed their Ms, look
after their potatoes | :, and then take their
Els.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-04-18

FR0u THE CAvALRY.-Adjutant Edgar Pit
Sin arrived Monday night direct from the Vt
Cavalry, at Woodstock, Va He reports the
health Of tie regiment as good they are are
feeling however, the loss Of their Colonel, and
are anxious, posted as they are in the face
Of the enemy, 10 see his place supplied with
a thorough and capable officer
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-04-18
" &c E
YOUNG ladies, sEMINARY.

TIVE Young ladies' Seminary, conducted By
Il Rev: & MRS. B: W. saIrH, will open i
Summer Session, on tho 2lst inst.
The Department for Lads and Young Cent?,
men, who desire 10 1T themselves for Bushes ~
for College, will open at the same time.
IL Is desirable that those who nav wish Ia avail
themselves Of the advantage of the ip.tisution
should make application, as early IS Is convenie.t
to the Principal,
Burlington, April II, Is6?,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-04-18
COUNTY COMMISSIONER.

cHrrTESDEN COUNTY.
STATE OF VERMONT
Chittenden County, s.. )
IL. S. Adams, Clerk of Chittenden County
Court, hereby certify that I have this ID Tues
day in April A. d. 1862, duly opened and sorted
and counted the votes cast by the Freemsn Of said
County, in the various towns thereof, on the lst
Tuesday in March, A. D., 1862, in the election
Of County Commissioner for said County; and that
William Miller, Esq, received the largest nun
Der Of said votes.
And hereby declare the said William Miller
to be duly elected County Commissioner in and
for slid county for the year ensuing.
Given under my hand at Burlington this 2ai
Tuesday in April A. d. 1851.
J. 5. ADAMS, Clerk
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-04-18
Married.

In this place, March %, by Rev. C. II. Rich
mond, Mr.. Sidney Norton Of Colchester, and Miss
Huldah Basford, of Shelburn, Vt.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-04-18

the enemy in killed and left upon
the field was greater than ours In wounded
an estimate cannot !be made, as many of
them must have been sent to Corinth and
other points.
am, respectfully,
Your ob't. Serv't.
Z. 5. GRANT,
Maj. Gen. Commanding.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-04-18
ZEBA TRAITS ESTATE.

WE THE SUBSCRIBERS. having been ap-
pointed by the Honorable the Probate Court for
tho District of Chittendcn, Commissioners 10 re-
ceive examine and ADJUST the claims ana demands
Of all persons against the estate Of Leo2 Pratt,
late II Jericho, in said District, deceased,
represented insolveut, AID also all claims and
demands exhibited in Offset thereto; and six
months from the day of the date hereof, being
allowed by said Court for that purpose, We do,
therefore, hereby give notice that we will attend
to the business Of appointment at the dwelling
Of John I. Pratt, in Jericho, in said District,
on the E rst Mondays Of May and September next,
at 10 o'clock A. NJ, on each OF said days.
Dated this 9th day Of March, A. D. 1862.
HOSEA SPAULDING, Commits
w4Ow3 L. A BISHOP, siOners.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-04-18

When you see "a rebel army ' in full
feather" you NAV guess that it will soon be
in full flight
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-04-18

The Southern Government has just about
as much monty as the wool Of HOllin's ram
would sell for.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-04-18
SPLENDID VERBENAS
AND OTHER
Choice Bedding Plants.

ENINE Plants Of the very best varieties on the
Il most reasonable terms; also
Choice Plants for PnrIor Culture,
And every thing desirable for the fruit and flower
garden in northern New England.
For sale by
E. C. WORCESTER,
At his nurseries in Thetford, VI.
Descriptive catalogues with prices, grstis.l
Apru II. 1862 dav6w
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-04-18

large gun in an important position. 1t j
reported that one of our divisions has secured
an important position, the holding of which
will lead to the eventual forcing Of the
rebel line. Much important preliminary
work is to done by our troops, and with the
return of good weather. active operations
viii hardly be postponed many days. The
task before Gen. McClellan-the reduction OF
fortified entrenchments-is that for which
he is held to be extremely qualified, and the
result is not doubtful.
Tie cavalry of Gen. Banks occupied War
renton yesterday. the rebels abandoning
the place without firing gun. But few Of
the inhabitants remain. Wheat is several
inches high and the grass is considerably
advanced. The farmers appear to have been
but little molested. They are pursuing their
avocations and are apparently with the
Union. rebel captured yesterday by some
Of Gen. ! INKS men had upon his person a
bowie kni e belonging to one of our privates
who with three others was missed few days
since and doubtless either taken prisoners or
shot. The mountains are covered with snow
TO the depth Of several inches. Gen. Ro-
zencrans reported to the Secretary of War
to-day that he has received his orders and
will leave the city tomorrow.
EDENBURGH, Va, April l..
The bridge across Cedar Greek at this
place is completed. To-day a foraging par
ty was attacked by rebel cavalry 40 strong
and were repulsed.
One Of the foragins party died from ex-
nOsure during the storm
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-04-18

The editor of the Rutland Courier, who
emlgrated to this country some thirty years
ago, now mOurns that he did so.-This re-
minds us of the widow who burst into tears
twenty years after the death of her husband
and said she couldn't hold in any longer
BeLlotrs Falls Tunes.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-04-18

The New York Times says it has informa
ton that Secretary Stanton will propose to
enlist negroes for four months to do garrison
duty in forts and other places where the
yellow fever may be expected to come. His
theory is stated to be that the blacks, being
acclimated, will be safe from the risks OF
climate, besides being placed in situations
where the laws OF order will restrain them
from the excuses the southern people fear as
the result OF negro freedom.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-04-18

New PLANET DIscovERED.-A planet of
the 18th magnitude was discovered this
morning. near the star Beta Virgins, By
Mr.. Ii. p, futile. 1t is the third which
has been detected at this Observatory within
he pat year
The name FeroHio has been selected by Mr.
Stafford and DR.. Peters for the asteriod (72). .
G. =. BoND.
Observatory Of Harvard College April S,
1862.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-04-18

" AsHINoilNl lIfI, =.
The following was received at the Navy
Department this morning
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-04-18

18th, arrived at New York Tuesday. She
brought the Rev. Horace ia mes, chaplain Of
the 25th Mass. reglm ent, Capt. Clark Of the
same regiment and several wounded men.
The body Of Capt Lee, of the llth Conn.
regiment, also arrived, and was forwarded
Immediately home by Col. Almy, the Con-
necticut agent. Several privates of the 9th
Mass. and 18th Conn. regiments, on fur
loughs, and Rev. Geo Soule, chaplain of the
latter, and Lieu. Shipman Of the same regi-
ment, are also passengers.
The health of the troops at Newbern is ex-
cellent. Active preparations are being made
to reduce Fort Macon
The steamer Albany will soon leave for
New York with 300 rebel prisoners.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-12-23
TEE EGES A psE
4 O'CLOCK =. M
70 THE FREEMAN

NV York, Dec. %. rho following is a
ly:.al dispatch 10 the Trmes:
WAsnIyoTos, Dec. 23-l2 so A. NJ. 1t is
Dot jes; for the public to cherish an illusory
bps that the Clhlnet i'm brog(io is ended. Mr..
N,4.i to-day declared to one of his friends,
ia. ds resumption of ministerial functions was
made denenI lent upon two conditions, whose
nn-tqfunont would even yet compel his resie-
r.oa Aud though Mr., Chase to-day signi-
is to Tie President his consent to return to
Bis teplr;mont, it seca,s apparent his action
.u will be made to depent, so far as any per
lNent occupancy goes, upon contingencies.
10 the meantime Mr. Stanton leels stronger
tIa9 EVER, aad seems unconscious of the lnhu-
ee rapidly com binng against him. His per-
u1l r.l!tiJns with Mr.. Blair have long been
nsaarieaiIy, and the latter comes OF race
saI .aHily unused to defeat.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-12-23

Ter, nv neiga5or pausel to take breath
,oj rewarded his cIoqlence by telling him
49,. truth Is basis OF all excelIence in \
,,r,oape. As well as man, and | thorgAt
>, area, pity that youth with SO much
;o,rjn,;iyn as he evidently possessed would
"a. onoIoy 1t in Illustrating and adoruing the
M, alacc than inyenting the fuse. Tnc
r,rl struck him harshly the blow was not
,,,sctc,, and he went upon another tack ic,
ns}ateIg. 1T is bread sir it's a q ,es,ion
,nsat and potatoes, sir. must live, you
.a9w 81,
"a sad I. L DO not sec any necessity of
,g, living at all. What good do you do :?
INA. il your life worth to the community :?
Mat loss would it be to this city or the world
4. nan should die who earns his bread by
recreation by telling the public what hv
o1s. 20 be without foundation in fact. and
ss.h ulSeals aud misiutorms everybody who
rails ?
We bad Just reached this point in our con.
nr,4iou aud Fourth street az the same time
,gre he sljA he must get Out. He looked
Me hurt by tho bIuntness OF ray remarks.
A, aqs Of the same class with tho Dreadful
4.iIta. Makers, who s,artje the public with
nj. .as Nous l&5rications. just now that
,a-s 6rjt.ns letters from the seat of war.
I'll. The lies they tell are 50 many that the
ru4g c2yreSp)odont who values his reputa-
in hardly stand, i chance. 1t is a fact
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-12-23
-1i;e0

In the United States General Hospital, Yves: Phadel
mia August 9Th, If typhoid fcve-. Charles Morse oil
III more. He belonged to 60 II, ID Vermont Ills re
mains were buried in The Philadelphia Cemetery
AT his resi- ienee in iardwck, oct 29th, Mr. Fordyce
French aged % years ,,,,
Mr. Frencn had been resident of the town IN whic ne
v.difor over 60 years He men greatly beloved by
thos, who knew him. of stri ntegri y, u kna ana al
fectlonate husband all an indulgent ia her lie was
stricken down white in health with scafc'V moment
rnjnr Inns rendering the blow doubly ahlicung to
laIge circle Of mourning friends.
FWatch the ,tore, for ye know not what hour yCu'
Lord do,h COME" - . NJ, -,
AZ Chicago H.. in hospitql, Nov. 9Th. Mr. Willy
Goodell, Of YES Ran olpi member OF 20 " YIN ~
Re .iment, aged 20 years. months ana II Gays :,
kr CocIel was native If Woo bury, w., Dut mas II
former times lived IN Lowell Mass HeleaveSa VIE an
tree children to mouruh loss.