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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-01-10

The Secretary of the Treasury is the most
puzzled and anxious man in Washington
Everybody else Is buying immensely, and
making contracts, which millions only can
pay, but he is expected to find the dollars
for all the extravaganza Ot the otEer De-
partments and their numerous agents. lie
IS in the habit nowadays Of speaking very
boldly as to the extraordinary disbursements
which he is called upon to make, and has no
hesitation in declaring that large propor-
ton is wasted in fraud and peculation, while
another great share is expended idly BY
reason of negligence and gross inattentien:
Mr.. Fcssenlen's speech last week started
c,,itc a fever in the War Department, and
orJsrs have been given to stop the great leak
caused bv having Authorized, ut an expsnse
of half a million each, forty more cavalry
regiments than Gen. Mcclellan has any use
for. Mr. Cameron has made contracts for
SI7 ,0O0, 900 worth of ordnance, in regard
to which the Bureau, in the Department
having that business in charge, know moth
ing whatever. Last week another contract
was made with parties in Cincinnati for 5000
tons If shot and shell, in regard % which
also there was no knowledge ON the part Ot
that Bureau. All these things, snd mauy
others, showing similar propensitI-s on the
part Of public funetionary, are awakening
a spirit cf investigation and anxiety which
will develop itself shortly by such action IN
the Senat 2, as must cause his retirement from
the publ service.
Sineer ,e lst Of November. the expenses
of the q overnment have been been over
twelve m lions Of dollars week, aud hity
millionsj dollars 4 month is a trils more
than Uncle Sam is able to pay. To be sure,
this has not been paid in cash, but it has
been incurred and must be paid, and when
the day of settlement comes, it is feared that
nobody will be able to furnish the circultt-
ing medium. 1t is indeed time that the race
OF extravaganza and speculation ehouid
cease, and thai all the present cnormous ex-
penses which arc not necessary for the VIZ
orous prosecution Of the war, should at
once be stopped Wash. Cor. B'ston Irar-
eLsr.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-01-10
FORTRESS MoSRoE, Dec. 81.

\ negro who came INTO Camp Hamilton
this afternoon reports that large camp of
the enemy at a place near Bethel, was broken
up. aud general stampede to Yorktown
took place on Saturday night. They had
seven howitzers, but they were all removed.
The cause of the alarm was rumOr that an
advance would be made by Gen. Wool on
Sunday.
y flag Of truce was sent by Gen. Magrud.
er to Hampton bridge this afternoon, with
a small packet Of letters for the North.
Seven rebel officers composed the party
They remained at Hampton for some time
and appeared to be making observations and
endeavoring to obtain information Of our
contemplated movements.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-01-10

SAD AFFAIR. DEATHS BY BREAKING
THROUGH THE ICE.-About one O'Clock De-
cember %. two French lads about fourteen
years old, one named William Blow, the
other the son Of Antoine LaMotte, both Of
Grand Isle, while skating together on the
lake. between the island and the main land,
broke through the ice in thin spot, and
were drowned. They were seen to 20
through, but from too great distance to
admit of rescue. Both bodies were recov.
cred about three hours after.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-01-10
IFrom tho snripefeld Republican |

Whatever may be said Of the real merits
os the question-and it is too late 70 discuss
that now-no man can fail to rejoice that
we have escaped, at least for the present, a
foreign war, in addition to the labors and
perils attending the suppression Of our home
insurreetion England has now no pretext
for war, or for hostility of feeling. She has
acted the part Of the bully, and she will
undoubtedly call Us towards for refusing to
fight, but size cannot strike, as she would
evidently be glad to do. She must leave the
Southern traitors to fight out their miserable
war alone, unless she can find some new
pretext for insulting and assailing Us. Ii is
not to be disguised that if We had fought
over Mason and Slldell, as the ease was pre-
sentcd, the opinion Of all the European gov
ernments would have been against US. They
would have justified England, If they had
afforded no other support in the controversy.
But il she now seeks a quarrel, a. she may,
and as she probably will if she holds her
present temper, she will be Obliged 70 do It
upon some matter in which international
law and the opinion Of the civilized world
Will be against her, and that will BE cir
eumstance Of no little importance to us.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-01-10

All the speculations about public reasons
for Gen. Scott's early return from Europe,
appear to have had no solid foundation. The
PLAIN reason now given, that he was very
much afraid that war between the United
States and England would break out. and
he preferred, in such case, to be safely in
his own country-is undoubtedly the true
one. By reet and the voyage, his health was
much improved.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-01-10

The third company Of Vermont sharp
shooters wcrc mustered into service by
Lieut.. Jones, and left Brattleboro for
Washington Wednesday morning. The
full company numbers lO4, but some y or
Is are sick with the measles at Brattleboro.
All are picked men, capital shots, and all
but one native Americans. The tallest man
in the company stands ieet ! inches in his
stockings, and their average weight is $50
lbs They went without arms or uniforms,
but expect to receive them in New York.
Gilbert Hart Of Dandy, their Captain, en-
listed as private, and was chosen captain
by 81 votes. Henry Herbert is lst lieu
tenant. and y Buxton 2i. They are fine
looking set Of Green Mountain Boys.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-01-10
PAYING THE REBELS WITH THEIR own RAGS.

PAYING THE REBELS WITH THEIR own RAGS. .
"A Frankfort (Ky.) correspondent of the
Cincinnati Gazette says that Gen. Schoepf.
on reaching Loudon, finding that Gen. zol-
licofer had been leyying on Union men for D
provisions. TRANSPORTATION, &c., and paying
them Confederate bonds, Immediately com- ;
menoed Ievvinp on the secessionists for sim
lar snpnIies. Meantime he assembled the
TTnion men, and, opening an exchanges Office
for the benefit, set at defiance all banking
rules by taking the confederate bonds at par,
and supplying the Union men with good
Ohio and Indiana money in its stead. Then,
when the sscessionists presented their bills.
hs paid them Of, with the utmost polteness.
in their own currency, They didn't know
enough to be thankful for the arrangement
but that wasn't his fault.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-01-10

The ADVICE OF CoUST GAsrARlN Count
Gaspariu, the author Of one OF the ablcst
and most friendly books upon this country,
has Published in the Journal dcs DeJats a
letter on the TrcIu difficulty, in which he
appeals earnestly for a peaceful settlement
The view he takes Of the subject, already
disposed of in the manner suggested by him,
presented as it is, by statesman of large
and generous soul, and one whom we know
to be hearty friend to our own country
and government, may help to reconcile US to
a concession which at best CRATES consider
ably on the feelings of all. lie says;
az have just written the name of Gen. Scott,
and have done so with sentiment Of Joy. ANY
one that has read his letter must have realized,
along with me, that there exists ID the United
States class Of intelligent, moderate, patriotic
men, capable of examining without passion the
demands of England. These men arc perfectly
aware what, in the present situation Of America,
the maintenance Of friendly relations with Eng
| land is worth to-day. Whatever opinion they
may form to themselves as to the legal question
| raised BY tho act Of Capt. Wilkes, they under
| stand that no consideration be put in the
scale against the danger of tringiug on the
recognition Of the Southern States, the violation
| of the blockade, and with a powerful and
/ friendly nation-a sister nation, sprung from tho
! same blood, speaking the same language, devoted
to the same mission ef civilization and Of liberty.
No honorable sacrifice will be too costly that will
avoid this deplorable result. All, would they but
could but with their own eyes, were it only for
a moment, what is passing in Europe: Their
ensIuies triumph; their friends terror-strick-
en-. We who have always loved America, and
who love her the more now that she is
suferingi in a noble cause; we who have
defen led her, who have never ceased believing in
her final triumph, in spite of her faults and her
stops,-have felt all our hopes mensced at once;
and it has seemed as though the ground were
slipping from under US. No we cannot believe
! that America will, out Of mere lightheadeluess
destroy il a momen: the fruit os 50 much saerihc,
| and so many efforts. 1t would neither be pat,i
otic nor dignifed it would be an act Of folly
and Of suicide.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-01-10

RECRUITING lN BuELNGIoN.-lt is evident
that Burlington is considered a good re-
crutlug ground by the military authorities.
No less than four officers are now recruiting
here for the L. 5. service. In addition TO
the well known recruiting stations Of Capt.
Mcintosh and Lieut.. Jones, who have
hblrtd with such marked success, Lieut., E..
Il. Craft, OF the oth L. ) Artillery has
Just opened an Office next west Of the Baptis.
church. H. Is recruiting for Arnold s
Flying Artillery. This battery did splen-
didly in the Battle Of Bull Run, and good
men are wantei ID I'LL it to the maximum
standard for prominent place in the army
Of the Potomac Lieut. Crafts advertise
mcnt may be found in another column. r.
J.. Meade, son Of Capt. Meade Of the North
Carolina, has also opened a recruiting Office
ior the { 5. Nlvy.and offers special induce
mcn;s to our Lake Cnamplaiu sailors, now
out OF employment.
Capt Peck's company for the 7th regi-
meut now numbers about 20, aud Is filling
up steadily, and till it is full men who
think Of cnlistins can take their choice Of
all the branches Of the service, volunteer or
regular, artillery or navy.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-01-10

Il Is said that circumstances have trans
pired within the past few days, leading to
the belief that it will not be difficult to de-
sirnate with certainty the source xhencs tho
rebels have, within Tie last two mo1ths,
derived most valuable information, which Is
il known the Government took every means
to conceal.
The FIRE at Nashville, Tenn, Dec. I'D,
consumed S700,OOO worth oi property;
Much damage was done by the explosion Of
magazine of shells. .......
Commander Ronckcndori,o Pennsylvania,
has been appointed to the command Of the
U, $. Steamship San Jacinto at Boston.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-01-10
,rur MASSACHUSETTS LEe1sL.ruRE assem-

The MASSACHUSETTS LEGISLATURE assem-
bled Jan. l. Hon. JoHN ii. CLIFFORD OF
Bristol, was elected President of the Senate.
STEPHEN n. CLIFFORD Of Duxbury, was elect
cd Ulerk, and JOIN MoRIssEY of Plymouth,
Scrgeantat-Arms in the Senate
In the House ALEXANDER H. BULLOCK of
Worcester, was elected Speaker. VIM. S.
Robinson Of Walden, was elected Clerk, and
JoHs MoRlssEY of Plymouth, Sergeant at
Arms.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-01-10

This Intelligence will be received by the
country with a singular almixture Of shame
and Joy. Our own ease Is admirably given
by Secretary Seward His presentation Of
it. able, ingenious and fair as it Is, will not
satisfy our people that the question has been
disposed Of strictly ON its merits, but rather
as furnishing the best excuse for yielding.
bending TO necessity rather than right, as
ty0 tp
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-01-10
1Frnm the Rna,io c0nrisr1

The injustice Of Britain in taking advan-
tage OF our pre-occupied condition to reverse
her long sustained construction Of interna-
tional law, is fagrant and obvious. but there
can be nothing .dishonorable or unmanly in
our adhering to u view Of the question which
is historically American, and in choeriuily
acting according to that view. Secretary
Seward's argument is a masterpiece Of wise
and statesman-like logic.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-01-10

Far from boin, a humiliation for the govern
mcnt at Washington, the surrender Of the prison
ors will be one Of its brightest glories. 1t will
prove it o. be possessed Of high moral force prove
that it 1, calumuiatod when represented rs the
slave Of jhe mob incapable Of withstanding the
camor Of the street, and incapable Of accepting
an hour ol unpopularity to assure the salvation
of the republic
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-01-10

Az EXPECTED BATTLE on TnE POrONAc.-
The men in Gen McCall's division were or
dcred on Tuesday to draw seven days IA
tions. This was thought to be equivalent
to an order to move on Leesburg.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-01-10


And now what shall be the course Of the
American people? Shall it for a moment,
be such as TO make good the words of their
enemies and calumniators 1t is printed in
Paris that the Americans are in no condition
to listen to reason; it is said in England,
that the Washington Cabinet have commit
ted themselves to the principle, our country,
right or wrong, and IN the face of the mob
will neither have the courage nor the dignity
to do justice and the poor penny-a-liner OF
the London Times says, that if Mason and
Slidell are given up, "this Government will
be broken up Is sanyo of this to be realized?
We do not believe 1t for a moment. No
people ON earth has 50 deep respect for law
and the constituted authorities, in their
every day life, as the people of the loyal
Statcs of the Union, and they toiH stand bv
he,r Government. 1t has had an extraordin-
AIRY eme- -gency to meet; and it has, in dis
charging its duty, risen a5oue popular opinion
and recognized the supremacy of The lar. The
people must Judge that President Lincoln
has aimed so to decide this case as that the
Republic might not receive detriment.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-01-10
PERSONAL.

Lieut. Col GouvERNEUR NORRIS of the U.
S. Army, has arrived in Burlington, and en-
tered on his duties as Superintendent of the
Volunteer recruiting service in the State ol
Vermont, for which this town waa made the
rendezvous, by order Of tho Secretary of War.
Col. Morris has seen some forty years ser
vice in the regular army, and with his regi-
ment formed portion Of the U. 5. force in
Texas, betrayed by the traitor TwigGs and
released on parole not to bear arms against
the rebel cause.
Lieut.. Col. G. j. RAINS, who was detailed
to muster in the lst and ID Vermont Regi-
ments, and was afterwards permitted to re-
sign, subsequently, joined the rebels, and has
now been promoted to be Brig. General in
the Confederate army, and assigned to serve
IN Kentucky. He was a Southcrner, aha
was pronounced ''secesh" at once by the
ladies of Burlington, who had occasion to
consult him in reference to the outfit of our
Light Guard but no tangible act of treason
was found against him until he resigned.
L. 5. Marshal Dunn, denies fatty
the statement Of Mr. Maurice Mayer
that his wife received an indignity
at the hands Of the ladies who
conducted the examination Of her person, at
ST Albans The examination was pronerlv
and dellcately conducted, and resulted in the
discovery OF more letters than the four letters
which Mr.. Mayer says were all, and letters
too, which proved beyond mistake her char
acter as an emissary Of the rebels.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-01-10

This is a fraction less than Il to a 1000 Of tic
whole populationi or about to every 50. 1t Is
about 50 per cent larger than usual for the town.
The large mortality Of children has been from
various caHscs-ouly OF those under 10 years Of
age from dipthoris.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-01-10

ltrou tut ~ I. COMMERCIAL AuftIletI-l
These defects apart, the reply Of the Sec
rotary is a masterly production, aud will, We
arc confident, command the assent and the
admiration of the whole American people
The candor with which, while commencing
the hnnorable and humane motives OF Capt.
Wilkes and generously shielding him from
any censurc, he admits that officers failure
to complete the capture according to the
spirit and letter of international law, and
accepts the consequences which
flow thcrclrom, cannot fail To place our
Government ON 4 moral elevation before the
nations Of the world. England herself will
feel the force Of this candor, and il not dis
aimed of any unkind feeling, will at least be
left without excuse for offence.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-01-10
[From the Hartford Courier. ]

Surely, it is now the duty OF every patriot
10 thank Wm. II. Seward for fidelity to his
client O. virtue Tor which he Is famous IN
his prOlcssl1n) although the advice he ciyc
US is uupaatlblc, and bIs to IN -,-.IIa,red
with a gulp No matter il it is right, it
is all the more crcditablc u Mr.. Seward and
To the President and his Cabinet, that he
has the lrmncss to chalk out what he well
knew would be % temporarily unpopular
course Of action. We gam great diplomatic
advantages in the surrender 0i the worthless
persons OF the four Rebels VIC fix the Eng
lish Sd they ciunot back out hereafter As to
the u.ht ol neutral nations, and VIC fix
France AMI the other European nations IN
the same way for all luturity. And our
normal character i that Of a neutral, not a
bclliscrcut.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-01-10

Interest on TIE LoAS.-Monday the
government paid the first six months interest
on the twenty years loan, just taken by the
associated banks of the three cities. The
amount received by the Boston banks was
100000.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-01-10

PURCHASE OF FIRE ARMs.-The total a.
mount expended by the Government in the
purchase OF fire arms since the beginning Of
the rebellion is twenty-five million dollars.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-01-10

The supplies are issued upon these requisiitons
which are consolidated into Regimental return,
and on their arrival delivered to the several COM
panies agreeably to their reluisition. It is then
taken to the cook-tent and prepared, not for the
table, for we do not have such luxuries in camp,
but for eating, and at the hour announced by
tap Of the drum, the company falls into line,
and marches to the cook tent, where each
man receives in turn his portion, on tin plate,
which be presents for that purpose, also a cup of
tea coffee Of which they receive QUO OF the other
each meal, sweetcned but without milk, aud retircs
10 his tent. and surrounded by comrades similarly
employed, enjoys a sociable meal. Although tho
Army Regulations, that Koran to the soldicr,
do not mention the article Butter il almost ne
ccssity to a Nermouter, and the ever present Sut-
Ter is ready to furnish tat moderate @ price,
SO this and many other laxurics obtained in the
same way, Che Sutler being SO obligns as 70 take
the soldier note until next pay day) End their
way to tue "bil Of faro" Of the soldiers meal
But Iruoh better would il he for them, physically
and pecuniarily, to ayoii the temptations OF The
Suffers tent God grant the cAorts Of the noble
Massachusetts Senator may abolish this nuisance.
he day that should witness its downfall. would
fill with joy many soldiers heart, and none would
more heartily rejoice than the cutters best custo-
mers, or rather victims; p.or fellows, they would
gladly avoid his suarc but their moral power OF
resistance IS not @ sufficient strength 60 save
them, and sadly they yield to tLo temptation
making, each pay day, resolutions for the future
alas made o-ly to be broken. i little tnovl-
edge Of how to prepare the food properly, anl ex-
perience in its management, soon enables COM
rany to make great saving. Ny own company
has seon fortunate, and will at the commencement
Of lse2' have sompany fund Of one haHaroi md
sirfy dollars, as the re'lt Of two months economy
No soldiers in the world wsro ever before clothed
fed and paid, as arc the soldiers S-ou Vermont in
tho present war.
Yours truly, HlL1'
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-01-10

Capt. Dickinson, of the Sd Infantry, and
Capts. ShiIlIngtou and Munson, Of the n. Y.
18th, late prisoners in Richmond, have az
riTed in Washington.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-01-10

The dry so.ds interest alone suffered IN
New York to the amont Of S75 ,000, 900
Philadelphia. Sli,000,000 Baltimore,
81, 500 600, and Boston, s. 600 900, max
ins a total loss in the dry goods trade Of
S97 900, 900.
Adding to the Losses Of the four principal
rites those in the other towns and cities of the
North and West, the total losses Of the
business mon OF the Northern states, IN
southern debts. will not fall short Of $780,
OOO UN0
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-01-10
THE SURRENDER or MASON AND
SLIDELL.

y H. cxtra.ts viii indicate the feeling
shown by the publio qress ON the surrender
Of Mason and Slidel
IFrom the Providence Journal
We shall watch with deep interest to s..
what effect our action viii have upon the
English people, They have been persuaded
that We, and particularly Mr.. Seward. were
determined to have war with them They
have declared that the mob" would force
the Government into war When they see
Mr. Seward dispatch, when they sec that
the Government Is ruled by no "mob," and
that the people desire no war, what will
they, what can they, say? If they or the
English Government really desire war with
us-which We have never been willing to
belieyc-they will Of course find some pre-
text to begin If they are peacefully dis
posed, if they are willing to be just, not to
say friendly, TO US, they must see in the de-
cision Of our Government an irrefrsgable
proof Of our intention 10 be Just towards
England, even to our own prejudice. All we
ask Of foreign powers is that they shall not
interfere in our Affairs, but leave US to pros
ecute the great work We have at home