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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-12-26

a pretty full account Of this, one OF the blood
lest and least successful engagements Of the
war We give a few extracts from the yolum
inous accounts given by different correspon
dents OF the city papers. The battle field
extended about two miles along the Kappa
hammock.
TIE BATTLE FIELD.
Immediately behind the town Of Freie-
rcksb burgh, the land forms a plateau, or
smooth field. rnnning back for about a third
OF a mile lt then rss for forty OK fifty
yards, forming a ridge Of ground, which
runs along 70 the Left for ahou, a quarte- of
a mile. At the foot Of the ridge runs the
Telegraph road, Alukei by q stone wall
This euiineuce was studded with rebel bate
r.cs 10 the right, along up tao rive, tae
ridge p-JiluIs itself 10 opposite Falmouth.
and beyond and here, too, batteries were
planted orr every advantageous position.
Back %! tie frs. ridge is another plateau,
ami then second terrace % wooded hills.
whore a second line %. i.rudcluols were
placed Between tle rear Oi the town AMI
tlt fins, ridge. q canal runs right and left,
and CmptIcs into the river slwe distance
above Falmouth
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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-12-26

THg ATTACK ON KNsToN, n. c., by Gen.
Foster, would seem to have been pretty sue
eessiul alter all, the rebels were compelled
of the place. Kinston is up the Neuse
river towards Raleigh, about 80 miles from
Newhern and 25 miles from Goldsboro.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-12-26

Ps. The raia has cane before ou7 tents hav,
and jlicy time &. in progress.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-07-04

and wooded, and there the rebels have been
busy for weeks in constructing earth works.
Our right, including the reserves under
Sykes, are opposite over the swamp-here
at some few places iordable. Opposite our
left the ground is more open, and much bet
ter adapted to the use of artillery, in which
we are greatly superior to the rebels. 1t
was beyond all question the object OF Ne
Cleilan to bring on the general engagement,
where he could use his artillery with effect,
and this would seem to be upon our lett
alone. Old Tavern, nearly opposite the head
quarters Of Gen. Sumner and the Courtney
House is upon rising ground, and it has been
generally supposed that the next conflict
would be for the possession Of this impor-
taut post. That once held by Us, we could
get our artillery into action in the more open
ground ON the left.
There Is some evidence that tins point was
taken and held by US on Wednesday and that
it was not so seriously contested as was ez-
pected. If this be so, it would seem as If
our attack from the LETT was anticipated by
the rebel attack Of Thursday on our right
If however as a result Of the action of Thurs
day and Friday we have pushed our lines NJ
to Old Tavern, it is what was looked for two
weeks ago.
Why this point has not been before this
taken, has puzzled the brains Of many who
attempt to account for the movements, OF
rather lack of movements, on the part of Gen
Mcclellan. Ii now he has taken it,and-hi'
army protected on the right by the Chiea
hominy, with its left on the James River
he is now sharply pushing on the rebel CAPT
tai, there can be no great complaint, though
perhaps civilians may wonder, why the tas'
upon the James River, if so good, was no
taken in The first place. II, on the contrary
the rebels have driven in our right. and %
the same time held our left and centre back
in the old position, We think the country
will be entitled to know what Ia,
army has been about during the las
fifteen days. With roads in good order
his bridges all built, reinforced b.
as least %, 600 men. and the whole arm.
ready and anxious to attack, if the resul
Of the delay is only seen IN the Junction O
Jackson and Lee and q repulsa Of our nigh
wing, it Will 20 far towardAdecidiug if 10
already decided the much mooted question
still at issue after years campaign-Wheth
er Mcclellan Is or is not great General. W
cannot however but hope and believe tba
notwithstanding ithe overwhelming attacl
on our right, the result Of the whole viii b
found to be new and strong position Of al
army in healthy ground, where our artiller
can be used with advantage. and whence
can and viii move on Richmond with cgler
ity and effect.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-07-04

not molested from the fort, but 6-pounder from
one Of the flank earthvorks threw a shot
them.
The troops then retired. Gen. Stevens was
among the last to leave the field. The house was
fired, / suppose, because we had been fred upon
from it. The enemy seen for the fret time
during the day coming out Of their works, and
picking up the dead aud wounded upon the field.
apparently with care.
In looking back upon the mornings work there
wac but one feature which we could look with
anything but the bitteTest regret. That was the
heroic bravery displayed by the troops with hard
~ an exception. q say hardly, for I GU BIT, l
think, 10 except the 4eih New York. 1 have no
doubt that these countrymeD Of the great Fred
eric are individually brave, to recklessnoss, but
there is an utter want Of morale disorganization
among them that renders them utterly useless on
any critical occasion. Losing their heads, they
discharged their guns among our own men. They
ran by dozens from the field, uncontrolled by sp-
peals or threats)
The magnitude Of the loss attests the severity o.
the encounter and the bravery Of our men. There
were engaged stevens division Of six regiments
two regiments Of WilliamS brigade, and two bat
terios. The regiments did not carry into action
more than from $50 to 600 men each. The two
/ batteries numbered perhaps 200 men.
The loss Of all the forces, in Xxi led, wounded
and missing, is CSC. The loss is divided among
/ the regiments in something like this proportion
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-07-04
THE COUNTY TICKET.

The County Convention Tuesday, was as
harmonious as any one co uld have desired
and the ticket presented will be satisfactory
to the people generally.
The denomination Of Hon. GE). F. Ed
MUNDs IS Senator, was foregone conclusion.
His ability, experience, and influence. will
continue TO give character to our Chittenden
County delegation in the Legislature, and
will make him, as heretofore,n leading mem
Der in the Senate.
air. JED. p. CLARK has had experience as
member of the House from Milton Tor two
years past, and VIII represent his constitu-
ents with credit in the other branch.
DR.. \. c. WEIcH Is a prominent citizen
Of Williston, "a man Of some legislative ey-
perienee, having represented Wilhston here
tofore in the Housa, and Will serve with
ability and industry in his new position
Mr.. ANDREW WARNER and Mr. LYMAN HALL.
the nominees for Assistant Judges, are well
known and much respected citizens Of the
County. No enc can doubt that they will
perform the duties Of their honorable po-
sition with due dignity and faithfulness-
The nomination Of ToRREY E. WALES.
Esq, for the Judgeship Of Probate, left
open by the declinalon of Judge Fay, is a
clear case Of the Office seeking the man by
reason OF his acknowledged fitness for it. Mr..
Wales legal and personal qualifications
pointed him out, by nearly unanimous CON
sent, for the place, and we are safe in pre-
dieting that his administration of its most
responsible duties will fully justify the Sc
lection.
RUSSELL S. Tart, Esq, is rising man
among the younger members of the Chitten-
den County bar, and cannot fail to make
capital States Attorney.
MR. FLANAeAN's capacity and experience
secured his denomination as Sheriff, as was to
have been expected, and Mr.. BLoDGKTT, his
principal competitor, was unanimously re-
nominated for high bailif The ticket is a
good one, and a nomination, of course as
heretofore in this county, secures an election.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-07-04
AN APPEAL FROM THE LADIES.

IL Is a great mistake to suppose, as many
do, that the arrangements OF the Govern
mrnt to meet the wants Of the sick and woun-
ded Of the army as they arise, are now sufi
Client, md that voluntary aid is not neces-
|. Slry. No Government arrangements are or
can be adequate to the wants of the case.
We might as well suppose that III a wasting
epidemic, or when a raging fire lays city
IN ashes, the ordinary laws aud the funct-
IONS OF regular poor masters can meet
all the wants and distr,sscs Of the
cOmmunity,-that all the hale and the pros
porous need to do is to read the pub
lished accounts and say what shocking
thing it is, and how much taxes we shall
have to ray = NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. hu
manity. in such cases, stoIs not there, but
puts itself to the work OF relief. Every day
tells Of fresh and large arrivals by ship and
train, OF sick and wounded men at various
places on the seabolrd, to be cared for.
From the necessity Of The case, they are
brought with no other clothes than those on
their bodies-garments filthy from disease,
and clotted with the blood Of undressed and
fostering wounds. Clean garments to change
them, clean shirts and baniages are wanted,
and ia large amounts. to).
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-07-04

There is yet no distinct or connected ac-
count OF affairs on the Peninsula for the last
few days, but it would seem that our troops
were moved from the Pamunkey River all the
stores and the sick and wounded al Whit
House sent down York River. and our Vos-
ton at White House abandoned to the rebels
who on Saturday night occupied that place.
1t Is asserted, but not officially. that Nc
Clellan has concentrated his troops near
James River, and that our left wing is al
ready within cannon-range OF Richmond.
The engagements Of Thursday and Friday
were evidently desperate. The enemy num-
bering 10000 or 10000 men, including, &C
cording to the statement of a rebel major Ia
ken prisoner on Friday, the whole Of Jack
sens army, attacked Gen. Porter's com
mand beyond Gaines Mills, and We're held
in check as well as possible all Thursday, by
the Penn. troops, supported by Slocum 5
command, and Sykes division OF regulars
Our troops, a. 600 in number, were how
ever, compelled to fall back before the over
whelming forces o. the rebels, but fought ev-
cry step as they went.
Their losses are enormous. The regular
llth infantry Is reported about annihiiatei
with nearly every officer killed or wounded
The l4.h suffered severely.
Our loss in officers is very marked. In
deed, the disproportion in numbers was SO
extraordinary and the obstinacy Of our troops
SO unYIelding, that our losses We're ineyita-
bly, large. It Is stated that ten guns were
taken from Us by a sudden flank attack.
OF the proceedings on Saturday We have
very little account, but it seems plain that
all our troops were withdrawn from the
right. heretofore resting on Pamunkey River.
That this movement was not forced upon us,
seems evident from the deliberate removal Of
all the stores. Mc.. at hitehOuse-a work
that must have required several dave to eye
cute, and which was completed SATURDAY,
morning. Saturday evening the rebel troops
their appearance there, and were fired on by
our gunboats, still lying in the Pamunkey
Riyer,-with what effect is not stated Moth
ing was left at Whitehouse fer them to
plumber the last train Of wagons had gone
protected by Stoneman's cavalry and Gen.
Casey's reports that he did not leave soul
behind.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-07-04

4 HNT THAT MAY BE GENERALLY IAKEN.
A friend informs Us that at concert
which took place in a town that shall be
nameless last Friday evening a gentleman
IN the Audience ross up just as the third
pace IN the programme had been performed.
and SAIL MIR. Conductor. viii you oblige
me, sir, by requesting your yocallsts either
to sins louder or to eng IN whispers,
as there Is conversation going on
close by where | IL that j, conducted
in such loud tone as 20 entirely hinder
my enjoyment Of the music. / prefer, Ger
tliuly, 10 hear the concert but f cannot
be- 50 privileged. desire to hear the CONVEX
satIou." There WAS an extremely quiet
audience in the hall during the rest Of the
eyening.-i}0si0n Journal.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-07-04

We agree with the following from the Bos.
ton Traveller. We have seen frequent init.
nations that Congress would adjourn in a
few days but have been unwilling to be-
lieve it. We see nc grounds on which an
adjournment of Congress would be justifable
in the present state of the country. Great
emergencies, calling for sudden action Of
Congress, may arise. when the delay incident
to calling special session would be greatly
to the public detriment
Members of Congress complain that they feel
the facilitating effects Of long session. and come
OF them are said to be ill. The remedy is. that
Congress must adjourn, and its members 20 home.
or to some watering place where the liquor is IN
sdulterated, strong, cheap and abundant Well
they are pretty set Of fellows, to be sure Their
pay Is more per day than that of the soldiers per
month, and we do not hear that the army is about
10 adjourn or to take recess, because of 1.-THE de-
Irritating effects Of a prolonged" campaign. By
the by, isn't it rather odd that these same .dabii
itating effects" should exhibit themselves so mucb
earlier In the summer now, when Congressman are
PAID by the year, than they used 10 when the
same kind Of idlng laborers were maid by the dav7
Formerly the lorg session was carried far into the
summer into July's last days quite often, and
occasionally into August. The per diem made all
the difference, as II makes all the distinction he
tween those days aud these The "deoiIitstin,
effects Of prolonged session we're then prevented
by the use of eau dOrO,-goIden water,-taken
without lasting, and on full pocket. Eight gold
en- collars daily then kept Of debilitatiou from
congressman, just a. daily doses of auinine keen
pestilence from our soldiers.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-07-04

We are still without any communication
from the War Department respecting the
recent events in the army of the Potomac,
aud in the absence of authoritative state
ments it is difficult to draw sure conclusions
from the vague reports of the letter writers.
This much seems certain the right wing
OF the army has abandoned its position on
the York River side of the Chicabominv.
and taken position on the James River side of
1t. Mcclellan has shifted his headquarters
to Savage's Station. about mile and half
to the left. being now say half mile in the
rear of DR.. Trent's house, his former loca-
ton. White House. on the Pamunkey, has
been abandoned, the stores removed, and the
army has now the James River for its base
and this has been accomplished after severe
fighting, which commenced with an attack
by the rebels on our right. 1t would seem.
also that the attack upon our right was
followed by an attack upon our lett
and centre, as to the results of which how
ever we are without information. 1t is stat
ed, however. that at Smiths division which
lies between Summers and the Chicahominv
1t was successfully repulsed.
The question is whether this change Of
position on the part Of our army is an often.
sive or defensive movement.
1t seems clear that the abandonment of
"hitehouse has been contemplated for some
time, but it is by no means clear that our
right. when it did cross the Chicahominy.
was not driven over by the furious attack of
a superior force.
opposite MechanIcsyille and from that
down to New Bridge, the ground is broken
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STATE CONVENTION.

A MASS CONVENTION OF THE FREE
MEN OF VERMONT will be held at Montpelier
on the 9th day Of July next, at II o'clock, 4. NJ,
to nominate candidates for Governor, Lieut.. Gov
ernor and Treasurer, to be supported at the ensu-
ing election.
All who are in favor Of sustaining the Consti-
tuition and the Union, and Of supporting the Ma
tonal Administration in the present crisis of the
Country, are cordially invited to attendi
June 5th, 1862
il. Henry BAXTER R,publiean
J. GREGORY SMITH,
X. W. CLAEKE. -
GEO. c. SHEPARD,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-07-04

OF the engagement on James Island the
Charleston correspondent of the Richmond
Dispatch writes
Ioe enemy's attack was a surprise to our
troops Had a competent Confederate General
been on the field, and some plan of action ar
ranged, the whole Of the eIemy's attacking force
might have been cut of. AS it was, the greater
P "a OF me battle was fought by the rank and
einee me battle, the enemy have been entrench-
Hs uense'es silently at the lower end Of James
Island. As their assault has proved irn-sc,;cs-
Die, 1t Is presumed they will be contented bereaf
Yer % advance BY regular approaehes-that is, if
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-07-04
VERMONT ITEMS.

on tire 18th %! June, q SON If s. vs. I4l-
kcr of Newport. luryears Old, was drowned
bv l.l.ip- into an old well. LETT uncovered
Dr. Wm. C.. Blood Of Wells River waz
found ln the road IN Bloomington On toe
aits r.,. with bis throat cut lie
EvsI but htue while after lie Wa
found. A paper was found in bis
hat. requesting the town authorities 10 tax
charge of bis body. and 1t Is evident THAT
tie suicide wa T1emelitat-I, but for what
reason D.. not known He possessed some
property.
Mis- r. 4. Jacobs Of East Dorset, while
riding 10 d. hand car week ago sunday eve
mig, was by some mans thrown cut ami
badly injured by tue wheels passing o7-r
her
ON the I9th ult on OF John Severance
of Cabot. tive years obi. had a les hroseu bog
tar .,ll ol d stick of timber from ioad .r-
ubi.r Do. was trying 1 climb.
Nathan nea,ho OF Cabot was badly burs
Jaos Ii,.. ty the alI of a frame which D..
v4s ..fas 20 RAISE.
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+ boy l I-f .rauu. . f.-r. aud watching t-.
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/ Tue ror-e dashed TT him a-..u. tearing
bis Clothes. and s.uu- bus leg. The t"r
mtis -..i rs escape, tIt with very serious
iniua.--ai- head an. atce Icing badly --t-
S.r, ..,r.4r.. Las vented mean sr.,s I'D.
Sir. l.. RAYMOND. of I,rtrel.vi.ls. Dry twist
ms. --.r... b Of w., a. f,. base ..Ivs-.
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. On t.eII.h the town poor house lu .,p1u--
field wi, Earrai n,tbin- wa. savei bu-e
h,tls OF the clothing and furniture. All tls
inmate we've -a5 out safe. L,ss SI-0o
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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-07-04

NEGR1 STAMPEDE II YIsGISI, The Ere
dericksturg (Fa.) Christian Banner Of June
q says The stampede of negroes continues
with increased numb1rs-0n last Ihurslly
one hundred and fifty crossed over to the
north side Of the RappahannOck uyer. They
are going, going, and will soon all be gone.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-07-04
COUNTY TICKET.
For Senator'S.

For Senator'S.
G. ?. EDMUNDS, Of Burlington.
J. 2. CLARK, Of Milton.
A. c. WEIGH, Of Williston.
For ASuafaHt Judges.
ANDREW WARNER, of Jericho.
LYMAN HALL, Of Shelburne.
For Judge Of Probais.
7. Z. WALES, Of Burlington.
For States Attorney.
K. S. TAFT, Of Burlington.
For Sheriff
n. B. FLANAGAN, Of Burlington
For High Bahf.
r. S. BLODGETT, Of Jericho.