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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-04-11
CHITTENDEN co, COURT.
Hon. John Pierpoint, Presiding Judge.
L. n. ", Williams }As,tJui.es.

Hon. John PierPoint, Presiding Judge.
9 F. E. Il Il. W : ll,sia4' Asst Judges.
THURSDAY, April 3, lso2.
LeoHard Is. Ban, resulted in a verdict for de-
PENDANT, who RECEIVERS his costs.
Nm. ADAMS Is. n. c. anil v. b. Fl4uagtn
was tried to-day. Underwood and Phelps for
Prf. Hard and Roberts for Defts. The Court
directed a verdict for the Plaintiff
RIpAr, April lth.
The court has been occupied to day with crimi-
nal cases, the result Of which is as follows:
Cyrus CLARK, a cOlored man. is convicted Of
having assaulted C9ry15u Fr,s-la. in ray On
Water St, infctng a wound in the back with
pocket knife. The evidence failed to show ia,ea-
ton to commit murder.
The officers who ARE. tel Cyrus, took Corydon
also into Gust dy. The evidence in the former
trial determined the facts for both, and Corydon
accordingly plead guilty to the counts alleging
assault and breach Of the peace.
Nlrgrrsf heuvsiy, ilformei aslinst for selling
liquor, confessed to one oTense and was fined $40
and costs.
Metael EaHs and Jyhg Waf., were each con-
vieted Of two like ofenses.
Caftaips Hog.u was convicted Of l-wi be-
haviour.
GEO. Tabor is now on trial for passin, counter
felt money on the Bank Of Commerce aud the Roy
alton Bank. 5. II. Davis and - Writers for
respondent.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-04-11
LETTERS FOR SOLDIERS IN THE
ARMY OF THE POTOMAC.

The Post Office Department has issued the
following notification
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-04-11

AHf7ius and EugsH, J5ei charged with stealth
a wagon and coat from some party in tho town Of
Huntington, were on trial this morning. wheth
CT owing to the "Reminiscences Of the testimony
or the ability Of the prisoners counsel the jury
were unable to agree, and we're still out at the
time Of going to press. Wm. G. shaw and W
W. Walker conducted the defense.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-04-11

LNooLN's MISSISSIPPI CoLuuN.-The
Petersburg ErDress, of March p, furnishes
the following items Of intelligence
An article on "Llneoln's Mississippi COZ
umn' says" the attempt Di the Yankee gov
srnment to march an army down the Misss-
sippi river is " one OF the most extraordi-
nary incidents in the annals Of war" and's
the celebrated Russian expedition of the great
Napoleon" is pronounced mot Il circum-
stance compared with it I'VE can scarce
ly credit the fact says the Express. "yet it
is gravely announced by recent telegranhic
dispatches that 4 large (Union) force is
moving down on the western bank Of the
Mississippi, by way Of New Madrid to new
Orleans Scarcely less wonderful would b.
the attempt to lead a column of so, 600 men
through the desert OF Sahara" The Express
ventures the opinion that the .'plan would
be efectually banked by the concentration
Of Confederate force equal to the emer-
gency.'
The Express gives currency to a rumor,
via Baltimore. that Price had captured and
cut to pieces 5, 900 Yankees under the COM
mand Of Sigel."
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-04-11

Cba1Hosy Bauen Is. Geo. Baseor and L. B.
Plat has been on trial to day. This is an action
of rePlevin for thirtyfour COWS bought at sherids
sale by the defendants II. B. Smith and +. J.
Phelps for plf. E. r. Hard, G. F. Edmunds and
J. French for defts
The jury in Stat, DC. Ibrfs were finally dis
charged without a verdict. We are informed that
nine were in favor Of acquittal AMI three for con-
viction.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-04-11

CUsroNs.-Ihe receipts from cus,--' la-
ring March last at Boston and other L.''sT1
ports were three times as large as DUNN
March, 1861, while those at New York tly7
more than doubled There has al>l been b
large increase at other ports. The total r.
ceipts from customs last week wer, a'--.
-, coo, 600.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-04-11
WAR ITEMS.

The official I, ports Of Com. Dupont ami
Capt. ellis Of the Seminole, state that inc
abandonment by the rebels of their formld-
able batteries on SkIddaway and Green Isl
ands gives us complete coutrol OF Warsaw
and Ossibaw Sounds and the mouth OF Yer
non and Wilmington rivers. which form
important approaches to Savannah, The
fort on Skidawly was a strong Fashioned work
for ten guns with bomb proof trenches.
The enemy had abandoned it. leaving lmita-
ton guns covered with canvass IN position.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1862-08-06
Disinfecting Agents.

Now that the warm weather is upon us
our citizens should thoroughly cleanse their
premises, rendering them as pure and
healthy as possible. We are convinced that
a great portion of the disease so prevalent
during the hot months in summer, is at
tributable to the accumulation of filth in
alleys and yards. There are number of
disinfecting agents which will be found eff
fcacious in removing offensive smells from
damp, mouldy cellars, yards, pools of stag
nant water, decaying vegetable matter, &c.
Either of the following will answer the
purpose, while they cost but trife
l. One pint of the liquor of chloride of
zinc, in one pailful of water, and one pound
of chloride of lime in another pailful of
water. This is perhaps the most effective
o. anything that can be used, and when
thrown upon decayed vegetable matter of
any description, will efectually destroy all
offensive odors.
2. Three or four pounds of sulphate of
iron (copperas) dissolved in a pailful of
water will in many cases be sufficient to
remove all offensive odors.
3. Chloride of lime is better to scatter
about damp places, in yards, in damp Gel
lars, and upon heaps of flth.-Sctentifc
american.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1862-08-06
GRBAH BARGAINS!

TIME undersigned is prepared to furnish
his customers with Boots and Shoes of all
kinds, at prices to suit the times, and as
Goods in general are higher than usual it is
gratifying TO learn that boots and shoes are
cheaper than they have ever been before in
Miffiin county: No mistakel Call and exam.
inc for yourselves, and you will be surprised
to find mems shoes selling at 90c to 81 65,
Mems Kip and Calf from 81 25 to 81
&c /" Boots, 50 2 25 to 8 90
Calf {" 2 rs to 90
Boys Shoes q" so to So
All the above work at those prices is war
ranted. We still have cheap work on hand
which is not warranted. Women's Caters at
81 90, and very dear at that; some at 81 so,
which are something better
A full stock Of Eastern Work kept on hand,
the greater part of which is warranted to give
satisfaction
Manufacturing of all kinds neatly and
promptly attended to at all times without de-
lay.
A large stock of trunks constantly on hand.
which will be sold very low. But above all
things bear in mind that our terms are strict
ly Cash, for at our prices we cannot afford to
charge. All goods to be paid for before taken
away, and in all cases where they do not suit
the money will be refunded, should they be
returned in good order.
my2l BILLY JOHNSON.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1862-08-06
AGRIgUhTuRAHa 4
Use of Toads in Agrienlture

Our ugly friend affects gardens as much
as the lord of creation. You will find him
in a hole in the wall, in the strawberry
patch, under the squash vines, or among
the cucumbers. He is not handsome, but
serene and dignifed as Judge He ex-
ecItes judgement upon all bugs, worms,
snails, and pests of the garden, in the
most summary way. See what capa-
cious NAV he has, occupying the whole
space from his fore legs to his haunc ches.
He is the very incarnation of mach, and
his gastronomic feats would do credit to an
Alderman. He tucks away the bugs and
all kindred flesh as an epicure would tur-
tie and pudding He is never full. That
NAV stretches like caoutchouc, and he Is
nearer having an endless gullet than any
reptile He is altogether too useful to be
without enemies. All the serpent tribe
hate him and deyour him when they can.
Even man SANDERS him. He misses few
strawberries from his patch, and lays it to
the toad who stands like sentinel guard
ing his treasures. 1t was the snail who
did the mischief before the toad took up
his station; fortunately he is now where he
will spoil no more rudy fruit. Or it was
the robin who slyly snapped up the berry
and few off into the neighboring trees,
leaving the poor toad to bear his sins
But you see by the look of his honest face,
that he is guiltless. Those lustrous eyes
are above stealing, One fat bug would
give him more pleasure than all the fruit
in your garden.
Cultivate the friendship of toads; for
they take the insects that the birds are
apt to overlook. They inspect the ground
closely, peer under the leaves of strawber-
ries, under the growing vines, and nab ev-
cry creeping thing in sight. They are
as easily domesticated as birds, never sing
when you do not want them to, are quiet
and unobtrusive, and If not worth FIVE hun
dred dollars piece, are still profitable pets
and fellow helpers. Birch the boy that
teases toads.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1862-08-06

Uncle Sam and Family.
Yankee Freedom is lad
And Union is his sister;
Uncle Sam he is their dad
And he'll give secesh a tcister.
For they said Mrs. Sam she died
We always called her virtue
But you, Secesh, indeed have lied.
And now he's going to birch you.
Yankee and sister, too,
Are bound on retribution;
For our mother they said they knew
Died of broken Constitution.
But Yankee Freedom will now show
Secesh to have been mistaken:
Though of necessity he's their foe
Until again they right awaken.
Then secesh the tune will find
Was turned as short as this;
While turning to the Coffee Pot Sign.
Which / don't want you to miss
For your family needs, may be,
A little Tin Ware Solace;
And, indeed, you onght to see,
Then come to j. /. WALLIS,
East Market Street.
March 5, 1862. Lewistown.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1862-08-06
TIN !: WARE.

GHGAJ w L9a
TNHE largest and best assortment of Tin
h Ware ever kept in central Pennsylvania,
at reduced prices. Persons in want of such
ware will find it to their advantage to call on
j. b. Selheimer as he uses none but the very
best stock, and has experienced workmen en-
ployed to manufacture it. Spouting, iobbing
and repairing done at all times Old copper,
brass, pewter and lead taken in exchange for
ware.
Lewistown, April o, l862-ly.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1862-08-06

SELLlNG cheaper than the cheapest-Syr.
~ ups and Molasses at 40 to so cents per
gallon; Coal Oil. and Coal Oil Lamps. We
will sell the above goods cheaper than any
house IN town for cash or country produce.
Give us a call. We charge nothing for show
ing goods at JOHN KENNEDY,S,
Lewistown, June 25, 1862.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1862-08-06
BALMoRA1g, KID BOOTS.
NATHANIEL KENNEDY'S
. TT @ r. e,
In the Odd Fellows, Hall

Very Choice Assortment Of Old Liquors.
I OFFER for sale oil the liquors, late the
Il stock of John Kennedy, decd. embracing
prime French Brandy, Cherry Brandy, Gin,
wines, Jamaica Spirits, and Scotch Ale. Ho.
eel Keepers are requested to call.
Physicians can always obtain pure
ALSO,
Foreign and Domestic Dry Goods, Groceries,
Queensware, Stoneware, Hardware, Cedar.
ware, always ON hand; Shoulders, Hams, Fish,
Herring, Shad, and Mackerel Dried Beef Of
amest excellent quality; with Boots and Shoes
In great variety. All the goods will be sold
very low. - N KENNEDY.
Lewistown, January Is 1851.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1862-08-06

SPEcTAcLEs for nearsighted persons as well
as for age, steel, plated, silver and gold, are
to be had at the Jewelry Store of
ap30 r. w. PATTON.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1862-08-06
Prepared by DR.. J. G. AVER & CO.,
Practical and Analytical Chemists, Lowell, Mass.

Charles Ritz, Leagisiown, jacob
Metz, Adlen0ille, II. S. AcNabJ d: Co., Belle
rilte, 1HrS. Brelman, ne Teyto,cn, J. lStrode,
Strode'S NILS, and by Dealers eUerycAere.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1862-08-06
THE BIG COFFEE POT SIGN One AHEAD
S4OTGS. S4OVHSa
The Combination Cook,

" E have now to offer to the public new
w and beautiful Cook Stove, very heavily
plated, and the most thorough gas burner in
market, as the gas burners are so constructed
that they cannot fill up with ashes. 1t has
also patent, double CRATE, with the air pas
sing between, and therefore not so liable to
melt down as a common CRATE. Sold very low
for cash, and furnished off in the very best
manner with tin or copper bottoms, as desired
and warranted to give satisfaction or the mon.
ey refunded.
P. S. We have also a variety Of other good
Stoves,
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1862-08-06

10 90 lIAAIlllk1E0N Is 90
TAKE pleasure in announcing that they
still continue their extensive shoe estab-'
lishment in West Market street. nearly opf
posite Maj. Eisenbise's Hotel, and that they
have Just returned from the eastern cities
with large and varied assortment of Boots,
Shoes and Caters, for Ladies, Gentlemen
and Children's wear, all of neat finish and ex-
cellent manufacture, which they will sell
for CASH ONLY,
At Least 25 Per Cent. Cheaper
than the same can be purchased elsewhere.
as will be seen by referring to the following
Price List:
Mems Boots, 81 so to 3 25
Caters, | 40 to IS
Walking Shoes, 25 to 40
Brogans, 85 to 40
Kip and Calf Brogans, 62 to so
Ladies CATERS IS to | 90
Kid and Morocco lace
Boots I 90 to | Is
Kip and Calf lace Boots, 80 to q
Misses and Childrens Shoes, II to 95
Having bought our goods for cash. they
we're put at the lowest figure, and by doing
an erclusirely cash business, customers are
made to pay no debts-hence our low prices.
Measures taken for Boots and Shoes, which
will be made at the shortest notice. REPAIR.
ING done In the ncatest manner.
TRUNKS, YALICES, &c., always on hand
and for sale cheap.
We respectfully solicit liberal share of
public patronage. Octl9
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1862-08-06

A FULL and large assortment of Tin Ware
N comprising everything manufactured by
a Tiusmish, made in the store, from the best
brands of tin, for sale lower than at any house
in town. f. G.. FRANcISUUS.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1862-08-06

HOME and buy Queen, Glass and Stone
~ Wares, Segars, Tobacco, Cheese, Dried
Beet, Hams and Bacon, at
je25 JOHN KENNEDY'S.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1862-08-06

III TAfNE' York State Cream Cheese, for sale
II wholesale and RETAIL by a1.asb u
my7 A. FELIX.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1862-08-06
HARDWA ARE,

comprising everything usually kept in a
Hardware Store, and which will be sold at a
lower profit than goods of this kind have ever
before been offered in Lewistown. The fol.
lowing classification embraces the leading ar
ticles on sale.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1862-08-06

SUGAR, Butter and Water Crackers bv the
~ barrel, Tor sale by A. FELIX.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1862-08-06

&c Senate Chamber, Ohio, .9prH 5th, 1854
- u De-. J. C. AVER HonOred Sir: have made thor
ogh trial Of the CATHARTIc PILLS. left by yGur agent
and have been cured by them of the dreadful Rheumatism
under which he found suffering The first dose re-
iieved me- and few subsequent doses have entirely
removed the disease feel III better health now than for
years before which attribute entirely 10 the effects
OF your CATHARrIC PILLS. Yours with great respect
LUCIUS b. METCAIFO
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1862-08-06

4 NoME and buy your Mackerel & Herring,
~ Sugars-white and Brown, at 8, 10, ii
ana Il cents per lb, Teas. Coffee, and Spices
or the best, at JOHN KENNEDYjS.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1862-08-06

The above are all from persons who publicly known
where they reside and who would not make these state
ments without thorough conviction that they were true.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-03-06

~ A contract has been made for
rations for the 1000 rebel prisoners al
Chicago at the rate of III cts. per day
and the quality of the same equal to
those furnished anywhere. If so, par
ties furnishing our own troops hereto
fore at from so to so cts, must have
been well paid. We very much doubt
whether III cts. will furnish the quality
agreed upon, unless the contractors be
as lucky as were the Jews at Point
Pleasant a short time since, in buying
Government bacon at cent per pound.
With corn at 10 cts. per bushel, and
pork at Fl cts. per pound, as the mark
cts in Illinois now rate it. the price may
be remuneratiye. "Hog and hominy,"
will prove luxury to many of the
secesh, whose only trouble heretofore
has been to procure enough Of that
The policy of sending so many theus-
and prisoners to our North western
States is wise one. Besides the cheap
markets, the prisoners will get some
idea Of the immense resources Of that
region, and its capacity to sustain a
population equal to many times the en-
tire population of the South, negroes
excluded. Now is the time to disabuse
the minds Of these unfortunate men Of
the prejudices against the North, SO
carefully instilled into them by the
leaders Of this conspiracy. Never
again will so favorable an opportunity
present itself, to give the South an ac-
tual insight into facts as they exist, and
that instead Of enemies, it is the inter-
est of both sections to be friends. Let
us get rid OF the aceursed tyrsnts who
have misled these people. and but a
short time must elapse before the peo-
pie will see how devoid Of truth the In
famous teachings of their leaders have
been.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-03-06
10 OUR CORRESPONDENTS.

~GUs-"-we prefer submitting the case to
the opinion Of the public. Such open disre-
gard of duty soon brings its own punishment
The law may take hold Of the case, and the
party meet with his deserts, bat do not wish
to bias the popular viii BY giving Publicity to
% infamous transaction.
"HrArrH."-it is not generally conceded
that tan yards are unhealthy. As q aclass tan
ners are proSerhially healthy. But the stag
nant pools you speak Of on Second street, may
be 30. aad probably ought to be filed up At
some future day some enterprising man may
do it. As you say, cit is in striking contrast
to the fine residence opposit4. /" but il he can
stand it we will try to do 80.
"D."-Try your suggestion on the Quarter
Master. 1t is true the Government teams have
but little to do just now, and wear out our
streets as well as other teams, but there is no.
thing in the regulations that we know Of, which
will permit the use of the teams in hauling
gravel on the streets. As you say, Mr.. Win
gate did it, but had be right to do so, or did
he do IT because he is gentleman and felt
well disposed toward our town.
"A."-we are not at liberty to give you the
full particulars. The government is on the
"scent," and we have no disposition to foil
her in her praiseworthy design of bringing Of
Tenders to justice.
"J. W.D."-Ifthe design of your article be to
advertise medical compound, we beg to de.
cline it. We advertise at cheap rates, and edi.
torial notices gratis, but to have both done al
the latter rate, is cutting it "leetle too fat"
"PATRIoT."-The article you speak Of did
not come to hand, though it may do so here
after. The subject just now is worn thread
bare, but if you have advanced any new ideas
we shall gladly publish it, in case it reaches
us.
"VNroS Your mail facilities will doubt
less soon be remedied. We are anxious tha
our readers shall receive the Journal at tht
earliest hour, and have sent on to the Depart
ment to ascertain if change be practicable.
"PT. PLEASANT. whatever. Our de.
sign was simply to state facts. If they make
against you the fault is not ours. We have
not accused you of secession prOclivities. but
must say you keep bad company for Unior
man.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-03-06

CAMP WIT.-We have received the
first number OF "The Patrol" pub
lished at Camp Warren. Charleston
Va. 1t and the eleventh Ohio,
published at PIT. Pleasant. Va, are The
witiiest camp papers we have SEEM
We subjoin few samples:
The Yankees gave the rebels near
Pamlico Sound threshing.
The rebels around town have very
long faces since the recent Union vic.
tories. Zollicoffer himself is no long
er.
There is the patriotic difference be.
tween soldiers and suffers in our army:
Soldiers charge bayonets, aud suffers
charge high prices.
The Government has sunk a stone
feet in the harbor at Charleston as a
punishment for her treschery. Now
let it sink a Stone General alongside
the fleet as a punishment for his treach-
cry.
In Western Virginia we have very
inclement winters and very changeable
Summers.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-03-06
r Mes,rs. Err1or and cry,reos,

T Messrs. ELLIOT and CUHIseoRB,
Clerks; Mr.. WINeATE, Wagonmaster;
and Mr.. JAMES, Forsgemaster, for sew
eral months past under Capt. BoeeEss,
are about to leave US, for duty at other
posts. "Like master, like man." is an
old but true saying. IL the present
instance it is especially so. The above
named gentlemen have in their several
capacities proven themselves worthy Of
"honorable mention" Intent only on
the honest and faithful discharge Of
their several duties, careful to do i'm.
partial justice to all parties doing busi-
ness with the department. we but speak
the sentiments of our people, when we
accord to them the highest praise. The
clerks have found ample time to keep
their accounts correctly, but none to
aid in defrauding teamsters, soldiers
and laborers, by paying out FairmonI
money. Mr.. W1NaArE has found en-
ployment in getting the teams under
his charge to a high point of perfection,
but none, in running off captured hor-
ses 10 loyal States. and selling the same
on private account. Mr.. JAMES has
busted himself more in securing the
forage entrusted to his care from de.
struction by high water, or theft. than
in lounging around deggeries and suf-
fering Government property to be lost
by sheer neglect. For these things we
commend them. and say that our peo.
pie part with them reluctantly. not only
on account Of their estimable private
characters, but because Of the dificul.
ty in finding persons of like integrity,
energy and affability to gil their places
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-03-06

E For more than forty years, the
Statute making the slave trade piracy,
and punishable with death, has been in
existence. No conviction under it had
taken place. or sentence Of death car,
ried into execution until the case o.
Nathaniel Gordon, who was hung in
the Tombs at New York on Friday,
February slst.
Although numerous slavers were
captured. and slaves released, it seemed
impossible to bring the culprits to trial
or il so, the trial was but a .mockery o.
justice. Under the Buchanan dynasty
the slave trade was allowed to expand
to an unusual limit, and the South. as
in all else pertaining to slavery, had
their own way. Nor does any one ever
now believe that prior to this rebellion
Gordon would have been convicted
But so it is. and the supremacy of the
law in regard to this abominable traffic
has at last been vindicated. The exc
cution Of Gordon will do more to pro.
hibit the trade than fleet Of vessels,
manned as too many Of them have
been, by officers Of pro-slavery views.
1t is death blow to the serpent. The
world does move.