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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-03-28
CONGRESSIONAL.

In the Senate yesterday, M Trumbull report
ed back the joint resolution for cooperation with
States in accordance with the Presidents message,
with a Recommendation for its passage.
The bill recognizing the navy department was
taken up
After some amendments the bill passed.
The Senate then proceeded to discuss tue Oil
abolishing slavery in the District Of COLUMBIA.
In the House MI Hickman for the committee
on the Judiciary, made an adverse report on sun
dry bills and resolutions, fourteen in number, pro
yidng for the conGscation Of rebel property which
had been referred. The report proposed 70 supsl-
tutes for them all the following
EVhreqs, The power Of Congress under the Zen
stiution to authorize the confscation Of the prop
erty OF persons engaged in armed rebellion against
the United States or aiding IN said rebellion, Il
doubtful, and the power OF the Executive to act
In the premises is ample
Be II enacted. That the President should use
all means not inconsistent with the laws of war,
which in bis Judgment may be deemed necessary,
to crush rebellion, including the secure aud hnal
disposition Of all the property, real and person ID
Of those engaged in armed rebellion against the
government or aiding in such rebellion, including
slaves, and that In the opinion Of Congress, de-
cided measures on the part Of thu Executive have
already become neces d. v.
Mr.. HE man desireG 10 submit minority &c
port or the came subject.
Mr.. Bingham wished to submit substitute Tor
the bills reported adversely upon
The subj ct was laid the table.
The tax bill was taken up.
The most important amendment made was tla'
all distilled spirits now manufactured, or Whlch
may be manufactured from this tc, II the nit
ed States, shall pay the same amount per gallon
when sold, as provided by this act upon those
manufactured from and after May lst, lst-.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-03-28
RIcHHoSD, March oath

The House OF Representatives adopted a re
solution to apply portion Of the monies Of
the contingent fund to aid and relieve the
captured troops now in the hands Of the
enemy.
We learn that II steamers were at Old
Point on Monday loading with troops, sup
posed ior the Burnside expedition.
President DAVIS cabinet has been con-
frmed.
New troops are pouring in. Six or seven
OF the regiments arrived in the neighborhoOd
Sunday via railroad
JEFF. Davis has declared martial law over
the counties OF Elizabeth City, York, War
wick, Gloucester and Mathews.
An account is gwen in the Day Book ofan
engagement near Warrenton Station on the
Orange and Alexandria railroad last Satur-
day. Two hundred rebel eavaly under
Gen Stewart were attacked BY 500 Yankee
cavalry. Forty Of the latter are reported
killed and 100 taken prisoners.
The rebels are .aid to have lost killed
and ISIS wounded.
Seventy-seven citizens Of LoudOn Co., Va.
were sent to Richmond Thursday night ant
committed to the military prison.
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NEW YoRk, =.

NEW 1ORK, 20.
Ten. Sumner has issued an important or
der prohibiting acts Of marauding.
lie ASSURES the people of Virginia that their
only safety is in the General Government and
it will be his constant endeavor to protect
them in their persons aud property to the
extent Of his power. The General has also
determined to accept 10 designations in his
corps during the campaign.
A persistence in the offer Of resignation
will be followed by arrest.
On Saturday a scouting party from the
New York 81 regiment while passing down
the Railroad from Manassas towards War
renton and about two miles from French
Brigade were fired upon by party Of cayal-
~ supposed to belong to Stewards regiment.
Upon making demonstration towards the
assailants they lied in great haste.
1t is stated that there are about 1000 reb-
els in the vicinity Of Warrenton apparently
waiting for something to turn up.
1t is thought that they are a portion of
the rear guard waiting orders.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-03-28

BOSTON MARKET.
WEDNESDAY March %.

-'-' -'34AA -A---+t -''s
FLOUR has remained quite steady during the
week, with moderate demand. Sales at s. a
) 25 for common brands Western; IS 30 a ) C2t
for fancy; s. IS as 81 for extra and Sc % a
IS for superior, including tennessee, Canada,
Ohio and Michigan. II Corn Meal there have
been moderate sales at s. 80 per Dbl. In Rye
Flour sales at 50 IS a 4 Sc per Dbl. including
common and extra.
GRAIN.-The market for Corn is dull. and
prices have agaid declined. The sales Of South
eru and Western yellow have been at 60 6ie, in
GLIDING new and old; and Western mixed at 81 a
&c per bush Ga Is are still quite dull and sales
at 50 &c per bush for Western and Canada
Rye has been sold at CO q SOC per bush. The mar
ket for White Beans is dull, with moderate sales
at sI7ja2 20 for blue pod, and 81 a 2 30 per bbl
for marrow and extra pea. Canada Peas have
been sold at 50 soc per bush. Shorts are scarce
and firm at SIS a 70 and Fine Feed and Middliugs
at $40 % per ton, as TO quality.
PR0VISIONS.-PoIkh has been very dali dur
ing the week. Sales at SO a II for prime;
SIS 50 a. for mess; and Slt 80 a Is 50 for
clear, cash. Beef is firm with sales at SIS 50 a
Is for good Western mess and extra mess; and
SI5al5 so for family extra. lard has been in
moderate demand with sales at =; {; for No. /
to prime leaf, and 81 CSC in kegs, as to quality.
Smoked Hams have been sold at a sc per ID,
cash. Butter is very firm, particularly good
quality. The sales have been at 10 % for
good and extra New York and Vermont, and Il q
lsc for common and fair. Canada and Western
has been sold at Il lsc per ID, az to qualiiy.-
Cheese is higher with sales at 5 SC, the latter
price for choice diaries.
wOOL.-Thers has been a fair inquiry fol
Wool the past week, the sales comprising 10000
lbs, mostly fleece, a, from IS a SOC, and some
choice lots At 50 A $40 Der h.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-03-28

Dispatches from Fort Smith, Ark, to the
Memphis papers acknowledge the death OF
McCulloch and Mcintosh at Pea Ridge.
TIE Memphis Appeal also contains Ges-
patch from Richmond dated llth, stating
that JEFF. Davis was coming west soon, and
urging everybody to rally to his standard :
Savannah (Tenn.) correspondent Of the
Democrat under Date Of the 18th says no
move has been made by our army there. 4
second food in the Tenn River and its tribu-
taries is prevailing.
Information in regard to the enemy is still
quite meagre. His main force is supposed to
be at Corinth, Miss, where it is probable he
will he able to concentrate 50, 600 men. Our
force is mostly on board the transports.
Gen. Grant has been reInstated in CON-
mand of his expedition and arrived here to-
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CHARLES J. wRIeHT's ESTATE.

STATE OF VERMONT. ! The Honorable
- DISTRICT or cHIrrEsDEN, s.. the Prot late
Cou.t Tor the District Of Chttendou. to ali persons
interested in the estate Of Charles J. Wright, Of
the S.ite OF Minnesota, Greeting.
Whereas, apql cation in writing, bath been N sde
&, chi. Court by tle Guardian Of Charles j. Wright
for license uud authority 20 sell he whole OF the
real estate OF his said ward setting forth therein
that he Is possessed Of certain real estate IN the
Town of Milton and Colchester, whereof
Brigham g Wright, late Of Milton,
decaasoL, died seized and possessed. and that
Il would 10 uonefriai to the sait Charles
j. Wright. tina. he said estate should be sod, AID
tho avais converted into stock " loaned On IN
terest;
Andthsraupon. the said Court appointed and as
signed tho 29.h day Of y arch A. d. ls62. az the
Probate Court rooms in said District, TO hear and
decide upon saij applioations and ordered tnat
public notice thereof be given 70 all persons inter-
estcd therein, by Publishing this ordsri three
Eeess -ucce-sivcly In the Burlington Free Press,
a newspaper which ciroulates in the neighbornood
Of those persons interested therein all which pub
locations shall be previous % the time appointed
for hearing.
Therefore, you are hereby notified to appear be-
fore said Court, at the time and place Aforesaid.
then and there to object to the granting such Il
cense, If you see cause
Given under ny hand. at the Probate Court
Rooms this Sth day Of March, A. D. 1852.
w37w3 D. FRENCH, Register.
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NV loFB March -

NEW lOhhs M4ECA -
The Herald's Washington despatch says
itisrumored that Cen Shields viii be obliged
to have his left arm ampuiated IN conse-
ouence Of the wound received at the late en-
rarement. but it is not entirely credited.
Can't. Palmer has been restored to the COM
mand Of the Iroquois, entirely exculpated
from the charge of neglect in the case of the
escape of the Sumter from Martinique.
On Thursday last an expedition left New
bern in steamers and went partially down
the river on landing they struck the railroad
and took mp their march for Beaufort, with
hand cars from New tern loaded with ammu-
milton, baggage, &c. \ few days before the
gunboat Stars II Stripes went outside and
assisted the blockade lest the Nashville might
try to escape to sea. When the troops came
inland no opposition was made to the advance
On the evening of the same day, the 20, the
rebels hearing OF our approach blew up Fort
Macon and fred the Nashville, and then re
treated across the River u Morehead City.
Carolina City and finally in the direction Of
Washington. Beaufort was almost entirely
evacuated by the people. Our troops occu-
ped the place the next day. On the same day
Gen. Burnside sent force with several gun
boats to Washington. There was no oppo-
sition to our landing Our troops occupied
the town and the Union flag is flying on the
Court House.
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nErsrY STEVENS ESTATE.

STATE OF VERMONT, The Horora-
- DISTRICT OF cHIrrESnES, S. bic the Pro-
bate Court for the District Of Chittsndsn, to all
persons interested in the estate Of Betsey Stevens,
late Of Charlotte, in said District, deceased,
Greeting.
IVhsr,as, said Court hath assigned the goth
dav Of March 1862 for the settlement Of the
adninistration account Of the estate Of
Betsey stevens, deceased, and ordered that pub
lie notice thereof be given TO al persons interes-
ted in said estate, by publishing this order three
weeks successfully previous to the day assigned
in the weekly Burlington Free Press printed IN
Burlington, in said District
Therefore, you are hereby notified to appear 90
The Probate Court rooms, in Burlington, on tho
dav assigned then and there 20 contest the allow
ance Of said account, If you see cause.
Given under my hand, this oth day Of March,
w35ws r. FAY, Judge.
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NV YoRx, March y

The Tubune's special Washington des-
patch states that Gen. Blenker has been sus-
Tendcd from his command,
The Times special Washington despatch
states that the evacuation of AeQuIa Creek
took place on Tuesday evening and Wednes-
day morning. Our Aotilla fred into the
depot and buildings as the rebels were leay-
ing. but the latter succeeded in burning the
dock and a few neutral buildings.
1t is reported by five white men from
Fredericksburgh that the rebels are leaving
there very fast, aud that the foundation Of
the railroad bridge over the Rappahannock
had been removed \ mutiny had occurred
in a North Carolina Regiment, and many
were being marched out of Fredericksburgh
with their hands tied .The,impression was that
the rebels were all falling back on Richmond,
that large bodies are going to Norfolk and
Yorktown.
Dcsertcrs state tina; no more Virginia
troops can be raised, and that the condition
Of the rebel army is in the worst state Of de-
moralizltion. Thirteen citizens Of Fredericks
bursh had been sent to Richmond for reius-
ing to take confederate scrip. They were
also charged with belonging to Union Clubs.
There were no Notifications at Fredericks.
burgh.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-03-28

The Paris Pdfrie asserts that member OF
the English Cabinet recently declared to
deputation from the manufacturing districts
that according to information from Wash
iugtOn an amicable separation between the
North and South will take place about the
month of June, and that on the basis of a
treaty, Tennessee, Missouri and Kentucky
will return to the Union, tho two republics
to have no land customs line and search fer
slaves to be prohibited in all the States
Slavery must disappear within 30 years.
The Tuscarora aud Sumter were still at
GibTalter on the 9th.
The Times thinks that the Federal vieto-
ries will lead to a separation, and to peace.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-03-28
WASHINGTON, March &C

The following dispatch from Gen. Shields
to Sen. Rice. dated at Winchester, today
was read this p. NJ. in the Senate
On the morning Of the 25d my command,
seven or eight thousand strong, was attacked
near this place by jackson with IL regi-
ments of infantry and an Irish battalion,
about 1900 cavalry and p pieces of artil-
lsry. After severe fight the enemy was
put in complete rout, leaving behind two
pieces Of artillery, four caissOns and large
number OF small arms and about 800 prison
ers. Our loss is $50 killed, 300 wounded.
The enemy's loss is 500 killed and 1000
wounded.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-03-28
Alburgh Springs Academy.

THE SUBSCRIBER having made arrange
4 ments with the Trustees 10 take permanent
charge Of AIburgh Springs Academy, will CON-
mence the Spring Term on the 9Th Of May.
Full distraction will be given in all the
ENGLISH & CLASSICAL BRANCHES, MUSIC,
and al stzdiss usually pursued in our high
schools. Competent Teachers will be provided,
and no pains spared, to make the Alburgh springs
second 70 none in the State for efficiency and thor
ouchness Of instruction.
For particulars inquire Of the Principal,
THADDEUS LANDON.
Alburch Springs, March IS, 1862. w4w
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Legal Advertisements.
PuIIIP COOKS ESTATE.


STATE OF VERMONT. 4 To all persons con-
DISTRICT OF c-lrrEDES IS cerned in the estate OF
Philip Cook, late Of Colchester, in said Dis
triet, deceased, Erecting.
At Probate Court holden at Burlington, with
in and for the District Of Chittenden, on the Sd
day Of March. i. D. 1852, an instrument,
purporting 70 be the last VIII and Testament OF
philip Cook, late Of Colchester, in said Dis
trici, deceased, was presented TO the Court sfore
said, for Probate And 1t is ordered by said Court
that tho 10th day Of March A. D. 1867, at
the Probate Court Rooms in said Burlington, be
assigned for proving said Instrument; and mat
notice thereof be given TO all persons concerned,
by publishing this order three weeks suecesnVeiy
in the Free Press. a newspaper printed AZ sald
Burlington, previous to the time appointed
Therefore, you are hereby notified 70 appear
before said Court, at the time and place afore-
said, aud contest the probate Of said Will, if you
have cause.
Given under my hand at Burlington in said
District, this Sd day Of March. A. p. 1852.
w37ws D. FRENCH, Register.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-03-28

Mr. Walton writes from Washington to
Wafon's Journal, under date of the 2lst, as
follows
Congress has been industrious, without effect
ing much, for this week. The suuer bill has
become a law; its aim Is TO regulate the business
al d reform abuses. In the Senate, the bill to
abolish slavery in the District of Columbia has
been the main topic It is hoped the bill will
pass speedily by about a two-thIrds vote. There
is a great deal Of bad temper about 1t among
some Of the shareholders. and especially some OF
the ladies who have been in the habit Of deriv ng
an income by selling the labor Of their servants TO
others In truth, tne value of slaves here is near
ly ruined; not by legislation, but by the rebel
lion, and the turning Of nearly all sorts Of busi
ness into new channels. 1t is hard 20 Foep the
slaves, and they worth little when they are
kept, l have heard of one woman who has lost
all her slaves, excepting only two children; and
she wished they would go, too"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-03-28

From SHIP IsLAND.-Iwelye of Comm0-
d0re POrter's fleet have arrived. and the bal
ance Of this powerful armament are now
daily expected, The Commodore himself az
rived Oh the Harriet Lane, the 10Th and the
arrival of war vessels and transports are al
most hourly chronicled. We have informa-
ton from some deserters, that the authOri-
ties of New Orleans are anticipating a visit
from the Federal fleet, and are making the
most formidable preparations for our rocep-
ton From the same source, too, We learn
that the recent overwhelming Union victories
are having their effect among the people;
that the sm, thered Union sentiment Is re
covering breath and one Of these men even
goes 50 far as to assert that the Union men
are IN a majority in the city, and that they
viii surrender the city without blow, upon
the approach Of our army and neet. In
cluraEinz as are these reports, they have no
other fleet than 10 stimulate our troops 70
redoublod oxcrtions to fit themselves for the
campaign they are satisfied lies before them,
and Gen. Phelps is bringing the men rapidly
to high state Of efficiency.
Brigade drills have been commenced, and
every afternoon some 5000 men-as many
as there is room to exercise, are to be seen
rroing through the various evolutions under
on the Island loves the General, and 1t really
seems thai the General loves every man on
the Island. He is almost ubiquitous, and
his eve is on every man about every moment
In his habits be is very abstemious, taking
but two meals day-ior breakfast two fgs
and Gun OF tea. and for dinner the same
as a private soldier. HIS private quarters Is
an ordinary wall tent, and IN dress and ap-
~ a1.sf.f ftl M
~ over his inferior officers, ami though care
les himself in the latter particular, requires
his subor1iuares to conform strictly 10 the
regulations.
Having been educated at Yves. Point, he
has naturally imbibed some Of the preju-
dices caught at that institution, and any de-
r,.rture from long established custom, espe-
cially 10 some minor points. Is sure to meet
with his displeasure, and will, perhaps, call
down hrs uniavorahe comments. lie speaks
very slowly and with great precision, leaving
an almost imperceptiblo interval alter each
word. and II Is related Of him, as showing
his opinion OF any departure from the pre-
scribed uniform for the army, that when
certain regiment arrived here, which num-
bered q company OF " ZJuaves' IN Its ranks,
the General seeing two or three together on
the beach, called them TO him and said, IN
his peculiar manner a. What part-of-the-
show-dO-yOu-belong .
&C Capt -'s Zouayes, sir, promptly
and proudly replied one, expecting no doubt,
= compliment tor their soldierly appearance.
"Oh soldiers =" said the General, sur
veying them again, Thought you-were-
circus riders - and turning away, left them
to their reflections and the laughter Of their
comrades, by whom they have been nick
named, and will probably be forever known
az circus riders.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-03-28
II. q. WRICHT,s ESTATE.

WE TIE SUBSCRIBERS, having been aP-
pointed BY tho Honorable the Probate Court for
the District Of Chittenden. Commissioners 70 re-
ceivs examine and adjust the claims and demands
Of all persons against the estate Of Brigham Z
Wright, late of Milton in said District, deceased
represented insolvent, and also all claims and
demands exhibited in Offset thereto; and six
months from the day Of the date hereof, being
allowed BY said Court for that purpose, we do,
therefore, hereby give notice, that We viii attend
10 the business OF our appointment at the dwelling
Of Mrs Urana Wright, in Milton, in soid District,
on the 10th days OF Nay and August next, AZ III
o'clock, 4. NJ, on each Of said days.
DafeI tbis Istb day Of February, A. D. 1852
o. NJ CLARK, Commis-
rq-vF Wv. REYNOLDS, sioners.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-03-28
KANSAS CIIv, March %

\ skirmish occurred between detach-
ment Of the 9th Kansas regiment and QUAINT
rell's band near Independence, Missouri, on
the 22d. The latter was routed with seven
killed. The Federals lost one killed and
captured eleven prisoners and 20 horses
The rebels killed two of our men and burnt
the bridge over the Little Blue river the
same day.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-03-28
Died..

In this village, Sunday evening, March 25d, Of
diptberia, William Henry, youngest son Of D. A.
and A. Z. Raxford, aged years and six months.
In New York City, on Wednesday March 10th,
Of brain disease, George Thomas. second son Of
Thomas B. and Sarah Wilson, aged years and g
months.
In Essex, March 18th, Henry Kelly, aged "a
years.
In Hinesbursb, March lltb, Of Dropsy on the
brain, frankie AlWyn, sea Of Charlie, E. and Ro-
sina A. LivermOro, aged months and 3 days.
Darling frankie, gone above,
How We miss the nesting dove,
Never tendril Of the vine
Closer did their arms entwine
Than thy sweet and winning arts,
Twined around our very hearts;
Sore the wound, ana sad the day,
They were radely torn away.
At winooski, March 26lh, lsG2. Mary Ella
Parsons, aged years and months.
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NEW Yogk, March "a.

NV YoRK, March a.
The commanding officer at Fort Craig
writes TO the government that he has no
doubt Of being able to hold that post.
Key West letters have no doubt OF the
non capture of Yancey. The rumor was
caused by the fact that the Consul OF ha'an-
nah sent word to Capt Ridgley that Hancey
was aboard the schooner Mallory subsequent
lY captured by the Water Witch
The mate Of the Mallory says fancey
sailed the day before her on the schooner
Break Of Day, for Mobile.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-03-28
FoKrREss MONROE. March .

The L, 5. steamer Cambridge arrived here
this forenoon from the blockade of Beaufort,
n. o., having left on Sunday evcnipg last.
The rebel steamer Nashville escaped from
the hartor of Beaufort on Tuesday night the
18th, having run the blockade.
The bark Glenn which has been blockaded
in the harbOr Of Beaufort was set on fire by
the rebels on Sunday and was still burning
when the Cambridge left in the evening.
Fort Macon had not been blown up by the
rebels at last account.
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Nr,v Vopr March .

The Worlds Washington despatch says
the late Gardener Of the Executive Mansion,
Watts. notorious for the part he took in the
abstraction Of a portion Of the President S
Message, has left for Scotland.
Can't. Palmer, whose conduct in not pre-
venting the escape Of the Sumter at Marti-
nique has been severely called in question,
has been honorably acquitted.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-03-28


BY the Hansa from Bremen via S5uthamp-
ton 18th, We have the following
GKEAr BaIrAiS.-lu tho House of Lords
on the 10Th, Lord Campbell called attention
to the ineGi ;iency of the blockade Of the
Confederate ports aud moved for cJrrespon-
dence on the subject Earl Russell replied to
tho proofs adduced by Lord Campbell Of the
ineficiencyo Of the blockade and recountei the
Efforts made by the North to render 1t effect
i've lie (Busscl) considered that the want
Of cotton in English markets was the best
test that the blockade was not an empty one.
He said a renewal Of the old feeling between
Northern and Southern States was impossi'
be. lie hoped the North would consent To
peaceable separation of the states. Both
the North and South were rich ard exteu-
siye enough to be mighty powers. lie
trusted that within three months OF sooner
the war would cease leaving the emancipation
of saves, If possible to be effected by sra-
dual and peaceful means. He said no form
al communication had been made by the
French to the English Government on the
lneficiency of the blockade.