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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-02-14

FRIcrruL CoLuERV AccIDESr-On the
morning of Jan. 10Th. the beam of the
pumping engine at the Hartley colliery, in
England, broke in two at the pivot, the pro-
jteting outer half-a beam Of iron weighing
upwards of twenty tons-ialling with tre-
| mendous crash right in the center Of the
shalt. 50 violent wss the shock that the
whole Of the massive wOoden framework ex
tending from the top to the bottom of the
shaft gave way as if it had been bundle of
lucilcr matches, and was hurled downward
rs mere pile Of debiis towards the bottom
of the pit This avalanche of falling rub
bish was encountered by the ascending cage,
containing eight miners, about midway up
the shaft The iron cage in which they
were ascending was shiven.d TO pieces by
the shock, and two Of the unfortunate iel-
lows were killed on the spot, and carried
far down among the ruins. Of the remain
ing six, three survived for some time, and
the others were ultimately rescued. All,
however, suffered more or less severely from
the falling timber, and twelve hours elapsed
before assistance could be conveyed to them.
The mass OF the rubbish completely filed
the lower part of the shaft, 50 as to cut of
all chance of escape by that egress for the
two hundred men and boys employed in the
low main. There was eide gallery BY
which q number of the miners escaped to
higher part Of the mine. Alter six days la
Dor, one hundred wero found together
dead, and it was hardly possible that any
would be reached live. There were also
more than thirty horses in the lower part of
the mine. all Of which must have been
drowned
The two men who entered the mine first
were able to stay but one hour and a half on
account of the gas.
They reported most Of the bodies lying
in the gallery near the shaft. Families ly-
ing in groups; children in the arms of their
fathers; brothers with brothers. Most of
them looked placid, as If asleep hut higher
up, near the furnace, some tall stout men
seemed to have died hard. The corn bins
were all cleared. Some few of the men had
a little corn in their pockets. A pony was
lying dead among the men, but untouched.
There was great danger that the lives of those
working to clear the mine would be lost from
the gas. Crowds of spectators came to visit
the scene.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-02-14

One FOR DEAN RANsAY's NExr EDITION OF
HIS "REMINISCENCES. An old Scotch cler-
gyman, Of the true Spurgeonistic class, who
was terribly annoyed at many of his congre-
cation indulsing IN the habit II bolting out
oil CHURCH previous TO, and during the ''ben-
edIction, had one day just got that length
IN the service, and was standing with out
stretched hands and closed eyes, when the
noise of the escaping multitud, again at
'rscted his attention and disturbed the quiet
Of the church. Quietly opening his eyes,
lie thus addressed the door keeper. and
.fiec'ualiy stopped the practice for that day,
at any raue:-"And ROW. John. open the
d1oors, and let all the cursed people who
cont want the blessing retirel"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-02-14

An officer in the U. S. army writes to the
Springfield Republican from Nicholasyille,
Ky, that Mr.. John Stoddard, originally of
Northampton, and owner of an elegant resi-
dence near Brattleboro, is not a pro-slavery
man, in spite OF his southern marriage and
the large cotton plantation and negroes
which he holds, or held rather, near Savsn-
nah. Mr.. Stoddard has written letter in
which he deriOres the present state OF the
country. seems much depressed, and it is
evident that his sympathies are with the
North. as are those OF many others among
the intelligent southerners.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-02-14

The sloop Of war Savannah arrived at New
York from Port Royal, bringing news OF the
sailing Of an expedition for the south on the
26th. including all light draught schoorers,
several gun hoats and several thousand
troops. Eseryth'ng quiet at Port Royal.
and from licenses, excise and stamps. and
other sources, enough revenue to meet the
requirements of the country.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-02-14

The Mains Legislature has passed tbs
following resolution
ResolUed, That the letter Of Hon, William
II. Seward. Secretary of State Of the United
States, to his Excellency Governor Wash
burn, IN reference TO the passage of British
troops over the soil of Maine, is entirely
satisfactory to the legislature and that
the Governor bc requested to communicate
a copy of this resolve to the Hon. Secretary
Of State Of the United State.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-02-14
The Burlington Tunes says

eve have authority for saying that measures
arc on foot to secure the speedy exchange Of Capt
]. T. Drew Of this place, who was captured at
Bull Run. He recently addressed letter to Hon.
Portus Baxter, urging the adoption of measures
for his exchange Mr. Baxter Immediately set
himself about the good work, and hopes before
Iopg to be the means OF restoring Capt. Drew to
his home, his company and his friends"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-02-14

"CsDER WHICH KING, BEzoSAx2'
Conversing to-day with an officer who had
charge OF the foraging expedition, from rom
Otterviile, Mo-, he informs us that II you
meet negro and ask him, ~ nose nay
stacks are those ?'' he viii reply "Massa s.
"well, what is he. Union or secesb !'fe The
reply invariably is. "ue's bod, nasss, bee
bofr. .v-C1ic. Jourrct. RI - - =
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-02-14

TuE REcIFRocIrY TKEATY.-:From the re-
port of the Committee on Commerce, it AZ
pears that the value of Canadian productions
has increased twenty per cent. by the treaty.
While the United States tax Canadian pro-
ductions S25 900 per annum, Canada taxes
our productions 81 ,OOO, 900, and also has an
unfair system Of discrimination against the
United States.
We do not understand that the committee
recommend its abrogation, but that there be
such a modification of it. If it be allowed to
extend beyond the ten years provided for in
It's articles. as shall make it beneficial to the
United States a. well as to Canada. 1t is
not unusual for Canadian residents to admit
that the treaty has added from 25 to so per
cent. to the value of their lands without any
cost whatever on their part. Thus far Can
ada has had the benefit of it, and the U.
States has paid the expense.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-02-14

labors in constructing steering apparatus, by
which the ship and the lives of all her passengers
were saved Yours, truly,
WIN. PATTON, d. D., )c--...--
MONTGOMERY GIBBS, Oo"~'''ee'
DIR. Patton and the other passengers, may
be fairly presumed to know well where the
merit Of the Transaction lay, and have done
handsome thing, in this appropriate ac-
knowlcdgment Of it.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-02-14

There are now at Fortress Monroe, about
5000 contrabands, two-thirds Of whom are
able bodied men. Their aggregate pay is $40
PER month, 81 OF which is paid in cash, and
the rcst retained for the future wants Of
themselves and lamllies.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-02-14
Z 0 L 7 r Y
IfOr the Free Press.
SKATING.

SKATING.
~ yRs. n. ". LADD wAEyEE.
wha, hustle, what shout,
Every village boy is out.
On the ice,
oome are skating TO and fro,
Some are marking 10 the snow.
Queer device.
Here and there a rosy girl
Waits for her accustomed phirI
AZ they pass.
Since Of falling there's no fear,
For the ice is smooth and clear,
Clear az glass.
There goes charming little Ned,
With his sister on his sled,
Skating by.
While Joe and Billy Brace,
Doth are. striving in a race,
How they Byi
LITTLE Billy Brace will beat,
Bit the ice is such a cheat,
lie is down.
In the water to bis chin,
Can the little fellow swim,
VIII he drownl
"No the boys have" fshed him out,
With many a noisy shout
And they say;
Simple Billy have care,
How you venture out too far,
In the bay
But the distant village chime
Of bells is striking nine,
And they all
Hasten home with noisy shout.
Running nimbly on the route,
Great and small.
M.y never grow So old,
Or have sympathies so cold,
As TO hate
The hustle ar the noise,
Made by the village boys,
As they skate.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-02-14

At Washington it requires 6 mules to
move an empty Wagon. on from the paYe-
ments and on the Virginia side Of the Po-
tomac. an attempt 10 move cannon might
end in sinking IT ou, Of sight in the mud.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-02-14

s,Why, Charlie" said a Yankee to . %
negro preacher. s'you can I evcns tnll who
made .the monkey. - Oh. zee can, mae
sa.' ssWell, who made Tho monkey ?''
why, massa, the same made the monkey
that made you :"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-02-14

A man In Troy has a dainty calf, which
affects linen and cetton goods as an article
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-02-14

BEAUREGARD's REPORT AT LAsr.-Gen.
Beauregard's official report Of the Battle of
Manassas, has at last appeared, and is given
at length by yesterdays New York Herald.
filling nearly six columns Of fne type. He
places his effective force engaged at 81, ,9s2.
and 65 guns, and their loss at 269 killed and
14S5 wounded-total 1752 lie asserts that
the Federal army numbered over IS 900 and
he took prisoners Of AZ volunteer and resu-
lar regiments, and that our loss must have
been over 4 500 in killed wounded and pris-
oners. The muske,s captured numbered, is
seems. but 500. lie does not think it best 70
state all the reasons why he did no, follow
up his victory, but mentions as among them,
the fatigue Of his troops and the wan. Of
cavalry.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-02-14

NATIVE SULPHUR AND SALTPKTRE IN MIS-
soURI-A writer in the St. LOUIS Democrat
says that few miles east of Irondale there
are several veins of pure sulphur of such
magnitude that one man could raise several
hundred pounds day. There are also con-
siderable quantities Of 1t in Washington
county, and further. in the numerous cav
erns IN the bluffs along Current river and
Black river, there are vas, deposits Of salt
peirs Of the richest quality.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-02-14
THE BEKDAN sHARPsHOOTERS

There has been a hitch about the Sharp
shooters, productive of no little 6emoraliza-
tiOn of the companies thing greatly to be
regretted. The trouble has been mainly about
getting arms for the men or such arms as
they supposed themselves entitled to. The
following letter to the Rutland Herald is on
that subject
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-02-14

At a regular meeting Of Hook and Ladder
Company NJ. /, held at their room on Tues
day evening, it was unanimously
V,io3, That the thanks Of the Company be
given to D. c. Barber, Esq, Of the Howard Hotel,
Tor the excellent, prufgsely furnished and admi-
rally served supper provided BY him for at
our animal iestiyity Thursday evening last;
as also for the we'll ordered arrangements by
which tho evening vas made so pleasant and sat
isiactoTy to ourselves and to our invited gnests-
Voted, Tha; the Clerk of the Company be here
by directed to communicate to Mr.. Barber tue
vote Of thanks thus passed by Us, and also TO re-
quest its publication in the several village news
papers
P.D. BALLOU, Foreman.
Il < <r,rr- Clark
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-02-14

oh;,.
Inc IeoSls PrOicSS W Ooi'e'e 'n"' '"o 0"JeNs
Of the L. $. Government in sending commits
-
slOners 10 iOoS ai'er tue eouh'O'' Vi Ou' P'i'-
oners in their hands, Is only thereby to get
TWO spies INTO ther camps Inc Hienuionu
DcsBafch of the 81 saws.
We arc informed that G0vermsnf riA not
only rCfitse percmp,orly, to aiior Bth0P fm,s and
Hr. FIsh TO come here for the purpose Of invesfgdtias
oEr prison system, for any oihsr pPoI,. but will
henceforth exercise a rigid Surveillance over any
communication, by person or letter, between this
country and the North. This Is step IN the right
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-02-14

The Sentinel, we perceive, is delighted
with the superscduro Of Gen. Lane, and with
the expulsion Of the Hutchinsons from the
camps on the Potomac, for singing an anti
slavery song. The expulsion of Bright from
the Senate, came too late for commsntin ia
last number but will undoubtedly furnish
occasion for leader full of sympathy for
that much abused individual. next week.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-02-14

regretted. The trouble has been mainly about
getting arms for the men or such arms as
they supposed themselves entitled to. The
following letter to the Rutland Herald IS on
that subject
,WAsHrsGros, D. c.,
Jan. 81, 1862.
Editor Of n, Hrdld:
One word with you tonight, and, through you,
to the people OF Vermont, and to his Excellency
Gov. Holbrook.
Vermont has two companies Of her soldiers in
an organization called the Second Regiment Of U.
5. S. 5. This regiment is now in a precarious
situation. Sharp's target rifles were promised
them, but to-day thousand of Colts riasd musk
cts have been offered them, which they absolutely
refused to take. To-day three chosen men from
each company tried these guns and determined
their range to be fifty rods. Although this is q
good infantry gun, it must bring death to skir-
mishers who attempt to oppose with it the long
range rifles Of the enemy. For the arm of the
service in which it is now proposed to be used, IL
is worse than useless. For this reason, the men
who compose this reg't refuse to accept them, and
because they simply insist that the terms under
which they enlisted be fulfilled, there is a proba-
biliy that they will be given up to the depart
ment to suffer such penalty as they choose to in
ct, unless the Governors Of the several States to
which the companies belong interfere and prevent
further position and fraud. Tho Governor OF
New Hampshire will be here tomorrow to attend
to bis troops, and it is hoped that ere long Ver-
mont's Executive will be informed of the condi-
ton Of his men. Their petition must ere this
have reached him, and his reply il snxiously
awaited.
Weeks and months have elapsed since We first
came to camp here, and not only has eondi-
tion not been improved. but has been growing
worse from hour to hour. Every effort has been
made to suppress facts and to speak the truth one
incurs the liability Of court martial Once, indeed
an officer was made to bring our condition to the
notice Of the War Department and the public gen.
orally. statement Of facts was drawn up and
sent to the War Department and other places,
signed by the Orderly Sergeant of each company.
This was about to have the desired effect. The
National Republican commenting slightly upon
it, declared that the next morning the matter
should be fully exposed. But during the day,
such influences were brought to bear upon It that
the morning edition Of next day announced that
the matter would for the present be suppressed.
Then Colts rifles were ordered, with the result
above stated.
Now the men, II they were enlisted as infantry,
would be willing to take this arm, and, if now
disbanded, many would doubtless join the infant
~; but while act a. skir nishers, and are COM
petent to handle rifles, we shall never take nus
kets, though imprisonment be the result.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-02-14

Of diet intead of dry hay. The other night
the animal got to work upon the contents
of a clothes line, and swallowed his worth of
sheets, towels, shirts,s pocket-haudkerchiefs
&C. He still lives.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-02-14
MIR. MORRILL'S SPEECH.

The House Of Representatives being in
Committee Of tbeWhole on the Treasury Note
bill, Feb. 4, Mr.. Morrill, of Vt. addressed
the Committee IN opposition to the provision
FIR making the notes legal tender. TIE
main points of his speech, as given ia the
GLOBE, are as follows:
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-12-03

TELEGRAPHIC. 7
[L4sT EIGHF's DIsPAFOHEs.l
Congressional Proceedings.
The POntOOn Bridge Delay,
Where the responsibility rests.
The Peninsula Campaign.
Report of General BalIeek.
Federal Losses at Antietam.
Rebel Affairs in tennessee.
Federal Lose at Antletam.
Rebel Affairs in tennessee.
CONGRESSIONAL.

WAsHIHGTOS, Dec. 5.
SENATE.--Mr. MeDougal offered resolution
calling on the Secretary OF the Treasury to fur
nish the Senate a statement Of the amount Of
money paid for prosecuting land titles, suits &C.,
in the State Of California, during the years Of
1883, 1859, and 1850, and also the amounts paid
for searches in Mexico. Laid over.
Mr.. Powell offered Joint resolution, stating
that whereas, many citizens Of the United States
have been arrested and imprisoned without any
charges being preferred against them whatever,
therefore,
ResolBsd, That all such arrests are unauthor-
lied by the Constitution and laws Of the United
gated by the people to the President, and that
all such arrests are hereby condemned
and declared palpable violations Of the
Constitution Of the United States (; and
it is hereby demanded that all such arrests shall
cease hereafter and that all persons so arrested
shall have prompt and speedy trial according
to the provisions Of the Constitution, or be i'm
mediRtely released.
The resolution was laid over.
Mr.. Davis offered joint resolution declaring
that it is hereby recommended that all
convention at Louisville on the first Monday OF
April next, to take into consideration the pres
ent condition OF the country and the proper
means TO be pursued for restoring the Union,
and that the Legislatures Of the different States
take such action as they may deem ft for this
purpose at the earliest possible date. Laid over.
Adjourned.
HoUsE-Mr. Aldrieh introduced a Bill annull-
ing and abrogating all treaties between the Uni
ted States and certain bands ofSioux Indians and
for the relief Of the sufferers by the Indian out
breaks in Minnesota.
On motion Of Mr.. Sheffield, twas resolved that
the Committee Of Ways and Means be instructed
to consider and report as to the propriety Of Rd-
mitting cotton brought from fereign countries,
free ofduty, and report by BIZ or Otherwise.
On motion Of Mr.. Edwards, the Committee on
Public Expenditures was instructed to examine
into the expenses Of the General Land Office and
report what reductions may be made consistent
ly with the public interests.
Mr.. Cox asked leaFe to introduce o resolution
instructing the Committee on Ways and Means
to enquire into the expediencY of reducing the
tax on whisky cents per gallon, with the view
Of increasing the revenue.
Mr.. LovejOy objected, saying the revenue was
already large enough under the present law.
Adjourned.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-12-03

This delightful article for preserving and beau
tifying the human hair is again put up by the
original proprietor, and IS now made with the
same care, skill and attention, which first Gre
atsd its immense and unprecedented sales Of
over one million bottles annually Itis still sold
at 25 cents in large bottles. Two million bottles
can be easily sold in a year when it is again
known that the Kathairon is not only the most
delightful hair dressing in the world, but that it
cleanses the scalp of scurf and dandruf, gives the
hair lively, rich, luxuriant growth, and pre-
vents it from turning gray. These are consid-
erations worth knowing. The Katharon hIs
been tested for over twelve years, and is war
ranted as described. Any lady who values q
beautiful head of hair viii use the Kathairon. It
is finely pe-fumed, cheap and valuable. It is
sold by a respectable dealers throughout the
world. D. 8. BARNES & CO.,
noYl9:deod&tw&w:430 New York.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-12-03

THE wreckng tug Hector left here yesterday after
noon for Charlotte, to get of the schooner Grey
Eagle, Ashore at that ort-tOswego Times.
CLOSING UP OF THE CANALs.-tBy telegram to
nessrs. Glassiord, Jones Co, it was learned that
the Beauharnois Canal WAS impossible on Monday,
owing TO the ice thereon and that the latter is rapid
ly forming on the Lachlne Cauatso that navigation
70 Moutrra may now be said 10 be nearly at stand
still. II is highly probabl- that several steamers
which lott Montreal on Monday tor tn Upper Lakes,
may be stopped en- route by Jack Frost Kingston
Wing.
SCHOONER arrived from OswegO 10 take the cargo
out OF the wrecked schooner Grey Eagle lying on The
beach just east Of the east pier. took OF ~
bushels dry wheat from the EAGLE and brought II
in, aud the relief hOOner engaged yesterday all
day III removing wet wheat The weather very
favorable, and il thought tnat the craft would be
got of the beach without much difficulty. he British
brig Three els, though in the barbOr is in worse
condition. She lies alongside Of the west pi UbOdt
thirty rods inside the pier light, and the wateris over
her deck. che has cargo Of coal and COrdwOod. The
coal she took on at MOntre Al aud the cOrdwOod at
river landing, and she was bound for Toronto. IN
attempting make this hHrbOr during a snow squau
she struck the ler and sunk after getting u. She Is
old vessel and has en- 10 the OCEAN trade. She is
so sODewhat exp sed TO heavy north easterly storms
and If not removed this all may not be worth much
By spring. Her crew ere engaged yesterday IN strip
ping her Of canvass, which badly shattered. Hsr
rigging IS complete net work o. cOrdage--l hoehe3-
ter Union.