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Scott Y a, bonn in Virginia when be

/ General Scott vas born in Virginia when be
Was quite young. liscUv,i Scoua',d ~
an early age lie licked the B-itisa IN ISL
wrote the Waveriy novels, and his son
What bled with Wallace. Nv Id toss,
trot out your commission no o. lGl
Pause, tair youth, says the b az =" ns-
makes you think that Gener',l Sc,ct Eaa y
son named 'Whaha?' We nsyer .ea'd tt
before 'Har says VILLAIN a-rrv by,
that's because you don't know poiekry -
Why says William, III y,n'h Just turn g
Burns works, you'll learn that
Scots uhA' ha wi allace bid
and il that amt good aptnnrlty, " ,er-'s
your Shakespere 2 The B ard wa So p,,,-s-S
with William. my bps, that ~ ave h M Is
commission, presented lin with sWO gum
bouts and a cannon. and reeomman and-,i hun
Tor president Of the New York historical ~
ciety.
1t was rumored IN camp, last night that
the army would 90 into winter quarters and
| asked Colonel Wobinson if he uidn'f lrnd
NE few quartsrs in advance. as l ielt like
going in righ; away. He explain % me
that winter quarters would ouly b. taken m
eSenapge for treasury notes, and | withdrew
my proposition for a popular l1an.-CoT.
". \. Mercury.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-01-03

william BaowS AT WAsHISGroN.-lt Is
with raptures, my boy, that l record the
promotion of VILLAIN Brown, regiment .,
Esckerel brigade. to tho rank Of captain,
with the privilege Of spending half his time
in New York and the rest of iton Broadway
William left the army of the Upper Potomac
to pass his examination here, and the ooaIu
Of examiners report that he reminded them
OF Napoleon, and made them feel soHy aof
the Duke of Wellington. One Of the ques-
tions they asked him wss-'Suppose your
company was suddenly suIrounaSs1 ssS : .; py =
nice in your rear and e7 hostile batteries
= fIontEwhat would you do? William
tbourht a moment and then tsys he, sd
sign nv commission, and write to ny
mot&or that was coming home to die in
the spring tine. Sensible patriot, ~
tory Of Gen. 6ootti' You can bet ] an;
! saws William. smiling like a ssgscious angel
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-01-03
P Oct r Y
For the Free Pres
THE SNOW BIRDS SONG.


uY uABIs :. LADD.
T.c little suow birds twitter roend
My easement, singing low theiI song,
That chilling winds and sleety srov
VIII visit Us the winter long,
TAat ice Will span tie rivers breadth,
And hide the waters limpid gisau,
And Pebbly shore, and Pearly slell
viii only seem a summers tream;
That trees will bend their brown heads down,
Oppressed with weight # eliugiug snow.
And white ard and chill The way will be
Whc-e'er the winds Of winter blow;
Tia; frost viii trace the win CIV rauc
With cold devices, quaint aao fair,
Mocnbg in imitation close,
Our fragile castles built in air;
That years may come with lesden tread,
And armed with wIuters yet 10 be,
OF colder ice aud heavier snow,
The little snow birls sing TO NE.
But, ah, l turn ny head away,
Aud brsthc low aud sweet refrain,
That snOW birds leave ior other cl.mes,
And summer will return again,
And while friends linger by our side,
A sumner dEells within tho heart
Making it green with leaf and spray,
And buds Of hope besIud life's chart.
The log yet lights the viute CT hearth
With many CLEAN Of summer ray,
And I will coon forget the song
The little snow birds sing to-day.
\ oTth Hero, Vt.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-01-03

The Montreal Transcript swallowed at
gulp the idle report that Mason aud Slidell
were to sail for England IN the Europa on
the 18th, and compacently as au Alderman
who had just finished with his turtle soup,
strokes its belly as follows,
ave have 10 direct ili ,raatiJa q; the facts or
tie circumstances; bu. the tone II the press o.
Eeg Yc-E. as We have more than once stated %
.s1 rc4icl, has Tor several days p4sI IN Of sucn
character 20 sJtIsfs Us that the surrender va
g tli4- determined ou-''s fore-1ue c0ucigsi1us
--. ueFor mertifying il may BE- 10 The gentle
l.,a al, WELD tle powers OF ne Federal Govern
-a,ut. Wouay expect tue journals 10 csntinlo
t-.lr .ursc Of rhOiomurt.de and blusJer, but it-
emptiness cauuat but be cOntrasted with tho calm
au1 ul. uIfcl attitude OF the British nation, aad
ada o. tlc UTiie We, a. tulonIsts cltcrtaln oi
forming lo unimportaut portion ot it,
The Montreal CJmm,roGi AdreriS,T com
F frts itself and its readers with such twsddlo
as the following.
/ owe losrn tHat there is great excitement among
Z tie officers aud men Of the Federal army on the
/ Potomac, in consequence Of the prospec. of Wal
WITH England; great numbers openly declaring
that they did no; engage To serve IN such a CON
test, and that thoy Will not The most effective
7 part OF the army cousis of meu Of British birth
and in case Of hC5tilIties between the two c0uu'
trios there is no danger o.; their acting against
. their brethren"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-01-03

THE LIEUT.. HCRD SToRr.-The great story
of Lieut.. Hurd about the escape Of L. S.
prisoners from Charleston Jail during the
late fire. which has gone the rounds Of the
papers within the last few days,is pronounced
apochryphal; doubts are thrown over the
existence of auy such man as the said Lieut..
Hurd. We believe the account appeared
simultaneously in several Of the n. Y. pa
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-01-03

AEzs IRON ABROAD continue 70 arrive ior
the L. 5. Government. The Tcui0nic, from
Hamburgh, which arrived at New York on
Tuesday, il said to have brought over $1,000
-tand-chieGy riles-and mostly from Aus
tria. About the same number came by the
Haasq from Bremen. These art ali said to
be Of excellent quality; and with the RAPID
manufacture OF small arms at Springfield
about 10, 900 a mouth, must enable the War
department to supply all tie men in tho
field, which Is what 1t has net been able to
to ID hitherto.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-01-03

TIA, COFTEE AND SUGAR -fhe bill lOr an
additional tar Fl on Tea, Coase, Sugar and
elOlass-s, h-s passed both Houses, and been
sign, by the President 1t will increase the
duty on those articles used by almost every
body,veTy considerably, viz: to s,7sEty cents =
10. On tea, Tee cents b., on coffee, On com
mon sIgE iaT a cent d ID, and on
fine susar and candies from fhree 70 eigtt cts
R,c1llec,iDg that the increase OF duty Is for
money to support the Government against
the rebels. we hope al good patriots vii
keep their consumption Up to the full mark.
AID drink their tea and eat their ginger
| bread with as hearty good will as ever.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-01-03

Tur Tmsr VI CAvALEY.-Ihe Cavalry
Regiment arrived IN Washington on
" "Wednesday, December 18th according
to statement by the Wasainst cores
pondcut o. the y. Y. H,rald, they found
that no Vro,isi.n had been made for them
there, and ueu and horses had to 70 nearly
2ihours without food. They attracted slme
attention there, however, and Major Bsu.
p rlay Po,re writes to tie Boston Jou 10l
Good j4dess pronounce tie Vermont Cavalry
better mounted than any regiment IN this army
AMI tho men ore also highly complimented. Yet
Il Is ssId that TIE Vermont horses have not cost
as muc. o. those r tho New York cavalry resi-
mcuts. many OF which are sorry looking nass.
The Tecim, ut was to march from Wash
ington to Annapolis wednesday, and go into
winter quarters there.
IL letter Of acknowledgment to Colonel
Howe, dated o., Washington, Dee. l9.h.
Col. Pntt says.
That oyer one thousand men and horses
could arrive AZ sl early an hour IN sabbath
morning. and De so c.miortsbly housed and
amply fed, receigi.g 50 brilliant a reception
tie following day, embarkins with 50 much
ease and order are facts which speak for
themselves, particularly when | can add
that no acciirut Of any kind occurred, nor
did your police have occasion 20 make an
arrest, nor WAS single man left behind ex-
| cept those SICK IN your hands.
I must further ask you 70 express IN some
/ public manner our hearttIl thanks u the
/ ladies of Jersey City for their timely Offering
/ of coffee and refreshments. and 70 the Relief
Association at Baltimore, both Of whom ex
tended to us everything the body desired
and more than we expected.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-01-03

TIE CoNDirIoN or THE TRoors.-Capt. K
c. Benton, of the Iiydeparke Co. in the 9TH
Regiment. writes to the Necsdesler as toll
lows:
"Our men are comfortable, and since they have
got stoves in their tents, do not suffer at all from
the season. and will not, except when on guard
duty. We have been very generously supplied
with all kind of nccessaries and not few luNu-
ries Our men live better than tney would aver
age at home, and are much better clothed, not
withstandIng reports 70 tho contrary that have
gone home. think they like the service sick
ness and death have made things at times loeh
hard but they are passing
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-01-03

gor OF early manhood, and with juslic,
on its side and in the support of free institu
tions, is ready to meet anything and
everything which treaehery, ambition and
desPo;ism cmbiuei Together can bring
against us. Ia such cause pnsiHaninIty
could gain ID. nothing. P'uct everything.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-01-03
CONGRESS-.

! Nothing Of importance is doing in Con-
| gress Just now, and probably nothing will
he done till the holidays are over; though
| by adjournments for short intervals the
Houses keep themselves in position to act
in case any emergency arises. In the Senate,
Thursday, Mr.. Hale of New Hampshire,
offered a resolution to request the President,
if it be not incompatible with the public in
tcrcst, to transmit copies of all dispatches
which may haYc passed between the Gov
crument and that Of Great Britain relative
to the seizure Of Mason and Siidell. Mr.
sumner of Mass, objected, and Mr. Hale
adycrtcd with carnestncss to the frequent
rlmlrs hat proposition had been made to
surrender Mason and Slidell lie thought
slch a. proceeding would be humili4tins, and
detrimental to the peace and safety Of the
ni-ion. Honorable c nctssions for the sake
OF peace he would be wiling to make, but
a peace involving such a surrender be con
siiercl would be an lniamy worsc than war.
Arbitration by another power be would
favor but positive demand Oh thcTart oi
the British Government for the surrender Of
Mason and Slidell he could regard but a.
lretext for I war. Mr.. Sumner said the
war speech OF Mr.. Hale rested entirely On
hypothesis. How did the Senator, or the
Senate, or the country, know that Great
Britain had made any arrogant demand IN
this Government? lie (Mr. ) did not
know it, HIS own belief was that the affair
woald be amicably adjusted. The business
was in safe hands, and 1t was not worth
while to be talking upon mere supposiuous.
Mr.. Hale's resolution was laid over.
Mr.. Davis gave notice that he should in.
troduce a bill conhscating every species Of
property Of all persons who have bad any
connection with the southern rebellion,
either in a civil, military, or naval capacity.
Mr. Harlan Of Iowa, introduced u bill for
establishing provincial governments in all
the seeded States.
Mr., Howe Of Wisconsin, introduced q bill
amending the fugitive slave act.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-01-03
THE POSITION OF FRANCE.

"MnlakofE," (Dr. Johnson) the PAri'
correspondent of the New York Tunes, writes
as follows from that city, under date oi
Dec. 3:
ii am bound to say that in France can
/ not perceive one spark of sympathy for the
act OF the commander of the San JGcinf0 ;
and in case of war, if France finds it impos-
sible to remain neutral, the probabilities are
that she will Join Englandagainst us. France
however. would prefer peace, and will make
every eiflrt to prevent the war, even to the ex-
tent OF Offering mediation; but the war once
eommenced, her sympathy will be against
US. IL will be understood, however, that
we here mean political sympathy. not sym
pathies as between people and people, tor
France can have no personal sympathies with
the English people in any event which may
befall them. Their opposition to the United
States will be based entirely on the question
OF right, and in this sense, France, which
bas always opposed any extended use OF the
right of searcli, approves tie action oil the
English Cabinet.
The conviction is profouLd in Europe that
England is bent upon u weakening of the
Republic, and will gladly seize upon any
pan, even q war, 10 accomplish the object.
Up 10 the present moment We have not
been able To obtain any indication VI the dis
position of the Emperor IN the present ques-
tim, aud nothing further OF that OF the
Cabinet than Is iUreshadowed IN such OF the
Fr nch papers as are supposed to represent
the views Of individual members OF the Caei-
net. \ consultation took place yesterday
between Mr.. Dayton, Gen. Scott, Mr.. John
BigelUw, Mr.. Thurlow iced and Archbishop
Hughes, " arrange tor an interview with
the Emperor. This interview will undoubt-
edlv take place, and will be attended witt
im pOrtant results.
In regard to the attitude Of the French
Press, it may be summed up in one word
hostility"
LONDON, Dec. u.
The Journal de Havre, the SeulaphOrs OF
Marseilles, and the GeroHds Of Bordeaux,
advise the French government to preserve
strict neutrality in case Of war between Eng
land and America.
The Paris Temps approves Of the proposal
Of the London DAILY Ne'cs, to appeal to the
mediation Of friendly powers, in accordance
with tue agree ment made at the Paris Con-
ference in 1856, and says that no other pow
er but France can be the mediator.
The Paris Presse advocates the energetic
Intervention Of France between England and
America.
The OpiHioHe Netionale, the organ OF the
French Liberal party, says that France
should not follow the example OF England,
should the latter recognize the South.
The !hon.fO of Turin, warns England
against beginning war with America, as
France would take advantage Of It to inter-
fere in the East.
The Austrian papers state that war be-
tween England and America would remove
the only obstacle 10 Europe against French
ambition. and that France would begin war
against Germany.
The Paris Constitutional publishes an ar
ticle stating there Is a strong necessity Tor
an Anglo French alliance, which could not
be endangered by war between England and
American.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-01-03

How CHARLESTON IS BLocEADED.-By the
arrival OF tho steamer Ericsson, from Port
Royal. we learn some interesting facts IN
regard to the doiugs of the "Rat.hcle Squad
ron, ," or stone Fleet" Seventeen OF the
old whalers were sunk m tho hurbor OF
Charles on, and it is believed that the block
ade of that port is as efectual and effective
as the British government could desire.
The whaleTS are sunk 10 the channel, from
bar 10 bar, in the following manner
CHARIIN. sIORM-KINC. HENRIETTA.
oCEAS-TAyE. swIFTsURE.
The tides will, in 4 short time, form over
vessels sunk in the manner above shown, a
perfectly impossible bar, and one that nc
fetal or natural means will be likely Il
Uvo.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-01-03

THs CHRlsrIAs ADVOCATE AID Jcrfxat
speaking OF the bogus prophecy nom the
fourth chapter Of Haggai, which found in
vay into many papers, ssys:-We hops peo'
ple will read ths Bibls moro. The POO. 90.
man ssid that her husband had Sons % Bee.
1sbub.s boson, was psrdonabls, but We e.rd-
" forgive the msmber of Congress who upon
he stump credited to the Holy Oracles sns
,Tords ,r1 a Whom the Gods would destroy theJ
Srs, make mad" or the eminent lawyer who
compsred the witness who watahed hi. client
from, the woods. 10 Lazarus, that climbed ur
;hs ,7canore tree TO wstch the Saviour.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-01-03

TRooPs TOR UANADA.-Tho Persia reached
Halifax Friday afternoon.
Tho Australasian attempted to 80 up the
St. Lawrence, but went back to Halifax On
account Of ice. She did not Lind any trcoTs,
but will sail for New Brunswick.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-01-03

PRINCE Albert. the late Consort Of Queen
Victoria. whose death occurred on the 18th
OF Dec. Was born at the Castle Of Rosenau,
Germany, in 1919, aod was about three
months younger than ,-- Queen, to whom he
w. married 10 1850. caai- marriage BE- wac
.-llliz by act # Parliament, and received
d grant Of $50 900 year ir his support,
and subsequently had many dices Of honor
and emolument Inferred upon him. lie was
debarred from the exercise Of political nlu-
ence by thc public sentiment Of tic nation.
Beyond the care Of HE family he directed his
attention to fostering Science and tie Useful
Arts. lie was an active and successful
agrculturist. 10 all his domestic and social
relations he was accounted worthy Of great
respect.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-01-03
rnECA>E OF MRS. MAYER.

10 fis Editors offis v, Y. Eyo7,vg Pa'r-
Il have hitherto abstaiuol from noticing t-e
v.riou, aeEs articles concerning tue arrest oi ny
wife at II. loa s,sums Of which are rather anus
ing on account Of their romantic garui but the
extralt frun The burlington (NL) rec Fr'AN
published in your paper Of last evening demands
some comment on my part II Is false that my
W fe 'has been acting as a messenger between t4e
rebels wao congrvEate 81 Montreal 7io h'i
been there with one inJorruptiun, ever sluoe aug
ust las-, and uD her way nrwaFI- EquaI-
untrue is the statement that 'she vas .efy rio-
lent foi a lew minutes, 8rc. V hea tie gov
ernuent specal agent" Mr. DuDn, tod her to
accompany him. she simply ask him by what
authority he stopped her; that Ge should show
his badge Of oflce-he light be an lmpoSteri out
when he told ner that be wouln satisfy her upon
these points, she at once followed him 10 tae no
tel. Once indeed, she did resist, when the ladies
who examined her person attempted an indignity
70 which no lady Of refinement would submit In
iustice TO those ladies mus, add, that they de-
sisted as soon as they perceived the determination
Of my wife not to allow them TO 90 too Ia. 4he
Unreasonable correspondence" found upon her con-
sisted in three letters OF mine 10 her. an old letter
from friend 10 me- and a letter Of her brother 10
his land her) sister in this city. How serupu-
| lously everything was examined msy be inferred
from the fact that even letters eight 70 ten years
| old we're read and examined.
| The case is now in the hands Of one Of the most
| distinguished lawyers OF tl1s city AltHSS4 Va
| the Republican party, who had before interested
himself in our behalf, and knew Of the movements
! of nv wife. So little do l fear the result OF the
most searching investic cation, that am the per-
SOD that went to the United States Marshal OF
| this city, Immediately upon the arrival oi my
| wife, TO ask an investigation of the matter, anu
| telegraphed to Governor Seward Tor the stu'
purpose, and requested the gentleman -st alluded
| to- 20 write to Was ington.
remain, Sc,
MAURICE ATER, Ile ero--Nss-
New York, Oec. "a, lsGl.'
Mr.. Mayors stout denial OF the statement
that his wife was an cmissary Of tho rebels,
will be likely to pass Tor what 1t Is worth
Most persons would conclude, without any
thing further. that the Government agent
would not have made the arrest without
something 10 base the proceeding on-nor
the lady be retained II custody by the l. 5
authorities without possession Of some evi
dence Of her guil1. II we were correctly in'
formed, the department If State possesses
conclusive evidence tLat the lady was en-
plOyed in Carrying Communications bctwceI
tie roll. agents in New York and Canada
aud faTthoEmoro that her employers had be
come fearful lest she was playing them false
a suspicion now probably set at rest by he
arrest and confinement We undersian
that Mr. and Mrs. Mayer were residents o.
- Caar.es,un, 5. C., and removed t. New Yor
alter tne u.orel1 OF the rebellion.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-01-03

Masonic. - The annual session Of the
Grand Lodge OF Vermont, commences IN
this place on Wednesday, Jan. 8. 1862. Al
the Railroads will carry for fare one way
An unusually large number Of the order are
expected to be present.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-01-03

Some years ago, Mr.. Klmwsll w.: .
r,o.,b;nr 20 = large audience in wild part
P r. IIi,ro;s. and announced as bis taxi In
%. =. = t..sers ho-se are many uansious." us
~ - .ss-csIy ssad the words when 40 old eoSc
.scoS % and ssid: I tsu you. folks. shsss
= Ns 1 krcv bis ssher well. BE iives st-
&c rla Ecm Lexington. n ed Hsssoeks
in .. old d cabin, and thses y ouseas sus@
in the hou{e."
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-01-03

CnArLAINcY OF 4HE orn.-The BrsttiebJTo
PaaaiI says that Rev. F. Williams, Pastor
Of the Unitarian Society in BrattlebOro', has
been appointed Chaplain of the sth Vermont
Regiment The PhqniI Gays
Usis Al yacomr-onisizs fee to tie :ete.i-.-
true pat ID, aad :. his new Geld c. LATER, he
will, We venture to predict, preach pray or fght
rith equal feryeHoy. giving hiS preference 70
vhicsuver branch Of the seryice seems ct the tins
and under the circumstances Of the mos. ne
cessary. We hardly think he csn run.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-01-03

President Lincoln has approved tie III
providing fer the appOintue ert Of three coar
nissioners from each State, 10 visit the
camps, 70 receive and forward 10 the friends
and the families Of soldiers, tho latters' al
lotment OF pay.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-01-03

In moro thsn three-quarters Of the rsgt-
ments of the army Of the Potomac. native
Amdricans are in the majority. The 0ern.ns
are in the.majority in only six. The ir,so
iu only FIVE out ofa hundred. Nearly We
thirds Of the army are American; hine-.so.ns
are citizens. The average age OF the prisssH,
is over "a years. Three-fOursh' a'' ''"<''
men
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-01-03

"MnlakofE," (Dr. Johnson) the Paris
correspondent of the New York TmlsS,wri
as follows from that city, under date oil
Dec. 3:
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-01-03

Inc CONSTITUTIONAL HIsToRY OF ENGLAND
sINcE THE Accession OF GEOKOE I'LL. l1oO
-ls6O. BY Thomas Erksiue May. Vol.
|. Up. 4Si. Boston; Crosby & Nichols.
1890
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-04-19
U. S. MARSHAL'S NOTICES.
I ~ a.. So h.

TINTED STATES OF AMERICA, DISTRICT OF IN
u DIANA, S.
WHEREAS. libel Of information has been filed in the
District Court of the United States within and for the
seventh Circuit and District Of Indiana the 10th day
Of February, 1862 by John Hanna, Esq, Attorney for
the United States for the District against boxes shoes
and trunk clothing, seized Jacksonville, Indiana for
violation Of the laws of the United States the said goods
and merchandise being contraband Of war and praying
process against said goods and that the may be
condemned and sold as articles contraband of war.
Now therefore, in pursuance of the monton under the
seal of said Court directed and delivered | do
hereby give public notice to all persons claiming said
goods any part thereof in any manner interested
therein that they he and appear before the said the Dis
rct Court Of the United States be held the city of
Indianapolis and for the District Of Indiana the Sd
Monday Of May next, at 10 o'clock Of the forenoon
that day, then and there their claims and
make their allegations in that behalf.
ID. G.. ROSE L. $. Marshal.
Per J. :. BIGELOw. Deputy.
JOIN II. RIA, Clerk. ap5-dl5t