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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-03-21
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RAINY DAY IN CAMP.

IT. cherries, lonesome evening.
When the soaking, sodden ground.
viii not echo 10 the football
OF the sentinel's dull round.
Gods blue stsr-spsngled banner
Tonight is not uniurled
Surely n, has not deserted
This weary, warning world.
/ peer into the darkness,
And the crowding faucies come
The night wind, blowing Northward,
Carries ell my heart toward home.
For / listed in this army,
Not exactly to my mind
But my country called for helpers,
And couldn't stay behind.
60, I've had a sight Of drilling,
And have roughed it many ways,
And death has nearly had me;
Yet | think the service pays.
It's blessed sort Of feeling,
Whether you live or die;
You helped your country iu her need,
And fought night loyalty.
But can't help thinking sometimes,
When a wet dsy's leisure comes,
And I hear the old home voices
Talking louder than the drums,
And the far, familiar faces
Peep in at the tent door,
And the little children's footsteps
60 pit-pst on the hoor,
1 can't help thinking somehow
Of all the psrson reads
About the other Soldier-life
Which every true man leads.
And wife, solt-hearted creature,
seems s-saying in my ear
I'D rather have you in those ranks
Than to see you Brigadier."
! call myself brave one,
But in my heart lie
For my Country and her Honor
l am fercely free to die;
But when the Lord who bought me
Asks for my service here
To light the good fight" faithfully,
Tn skulkiDg in the rear.
And yet l know this Captain
All love and care TO be:
IL would never get impatient
With a raw recruit like me me.
AMI l know He'd not forget nc
When the day Of peace appears;
l should share with HIM the victory
Of all His volunteers.
And it 5 kind of cheerful, thinking,
Beside the dull tent ERE,
About that big promotion
When He says, " Come up higher
And though it s dismal, rainy,
Even now, with thoughts Of Hin,
Camp life looks extra CHEEKY,
And death a deal LEES grim.
For / seem to see Him waiting
Where a gathered Heaven greets
A great, victorious army,
Surging up the golden streets;
And hear Him read the roll-call,
And my heart is all ahame,
When the dear, Recording Angel
Writes down my happy name
But my FIRE is dead white ashes,
And the tent is chilling cold,
And l m playing ugH ths batfis,
When / We never been enrolled.
-Iu5iHe.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-03-21

That confidence in Gen. McClellan's gene
Stanton, is shown by the importance of the
command still confded to him but that he
has been outgeneraled oy the rebels in the
successful evacuation of Manassas, and that
the result of that operation will be pro-
traction of the war. can hardly be doubted.
lie must now strike rapidly and vigorously
in order to keep the reputation 50 generous
ly accorded him by the people; who still. in
spite of the savage attacks upon him, wish
to retain and do retain to great extent
their trust in him. But proof positive Of
the high qualities for active warfare claimed
for him. must now be given, or he will drop
as suddenly as he rose.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-03-21
ENEcUrITE MANSION, !
WASHINGTON, Jan. y, 1862. )

I1f TTt5IdtHf : TfneTaI " sT UTdU No. 7.
1t is ordered that on the 22d day Of February.
1862, there be a general movement Of the land
and naval forces of the United States against the
insurgent forces; that especially the army at and
about Fortress Monroe, the army Of the Potomac,
the army of Western Virginia, the army near
MumfoIdsville, Ky, The army and fotilla at
Cairo, and a naval force in the Gull Of Mexico be
ready for a movement on that day; that all the
other forces, both land and naval, with their re-
spec,ive commanders, obey the existing orders for
the time, and be ready to obey additional orders,
when duly given, that the heads Of Departments,
and especially the Secretaries Of War and the
Navy, with all their subordinates, and the gen
eral.in-chief, with all other commanders and sub
ordinates of the land and naval forces VIII sese-
raIIv he held TO their strict and full responsible
ties for the prompt execution of this order.
(Signed) ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-03-21
lour Army Correspondence.l
FROM THE CAVALRY REGIMENT.
HEADQUARTERS, Co. A, lsT VI. CAVALRY, }
EAST CAPITOL HILL, WASHINGTON, D. c.,
March 10, 1852. )

Dear Free Pres;
| write you a few words 10 give
you a short history of our journey from Annapo-
lis to this place.
On Friday last orders came to Camp Harris, 3"
for the Vermont Cavalry to march on to Washing
ton. These orders came late in the afternoon, and
nothing could be done until Saturday morning.
when the work Of packing commenced, and through
the entire day every thing was in an u?rOar, and
smashing and tearing around seemed to be the
order of the day. At an early hour Sunday nom
ing, every thing being ready, we started on our
journey. The day was most lovely one, and
every thing bid fair for pleasant march. As we
passed the camp Of the Ira Harris Cavalry, the
several companies /" fell in" and gave US three
rousing cheers. 1t was an interesting time and
to them sorrowful one. We travelled slowly
through the forenoon, and at three O'Clock halted
in an open field for the night. This was at Buena
Vista, Nd. After taking our saddles from our
hors and partaking of a supper, such as it was
we lay down to sleep. At II o'clock the bugle
sounded and we fell in. The teams had come and
we fed our horses, and then for the second time
retired.
At G o'clock we were up again. It had com
menced raining, ard it continued to drizzle
through the entire day. We we're again on the
march at an early hour, and at > P. NJ, We
found ourselves in Washington. We have march,
ed to this place, which had been vacated in the
morning by the 9th [. S. cavalry. The quarters
are very comfortable, indeed, there are the best
sleeping apartments have seen since leaving
home. Good straw mattresses, and every thing
comfortable. Just before coming into Washing
ton saw on a hill, few rods from the road, a
battery Of number of guns, all mounted and in
position. They looked truly saucY, and were TO
the boys quite a sight. We soon passed various
camps Of New York, Pennsylvania and other vol
unteer regiments, many on the march, going
across the Potomac, to participate in the grand
advance. Yours, c. II. b.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-03-21

Too FREE WITH TIE SALr.-0ne of the
Memphis papers gives solemn warning that
the people of that city, before they will sur
render IT to the Federal troops, Twill demol-
ish it, and sow its site with salt" 1t is
amusing to hear fellows talk in that way,
who can't get salt enough to cure their pork /,
or even to season their mush and boiled eggs.
-LOuisriRe Journal.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-03-21

The Presidents resolution IN lavor Ct gra-
dual emancipation, which was introduced in
the House by Mr.. Conklins of n. Y, was
adopted by a vote of IS ayes to 81 noes.
One, and only one, Republican voted against
it, Mr.. Bailey of Pa. Mr.. Crittenden and
wickliffe Of Ky. opposed it, Mr.. Cnttenden
giving the President credit for good inten-
tions, but disapproying the policy recon-
mended. The resolution can hardly fail to
pas, the Senate by vote quite as strong.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-03-21

-BoATs.-Time tries all, says the old
Jefferson was President and Aaron Burr
Nice-P President, immense ridicule was be-
slowed upon Mr.. Jefferson's schemes OF de-
Tending our coasts by means of gunboats.
The President contended that We needed few
large vessels Of war, because the United States
was not likely to be engaged in any but
war of defence, and for defending our line Of
coast gunbOat was worth an eighty gun
ship. The opposition, dazzled by achieve
ments of the British navy, disdained there
little craft, and clamored for more imposing
vessels. The events Of this year have shows
that there was a great deal Of sense in the
Jefersonian policy.-Er.
The "gunboat'' of fifty years ago was no
more to be compared to the "gunboat" used
in the present war than three weeks chick
en- is to a game-cOck of fifty victorious battles.
The gunboats Of the war Of lSl2-l4 were the
detestation of the officers and sailors who had
to man them, for their discomfort and un-
seaworthincss, and the laughing stock of the
public for their inefheiency. The powerful
steam gunboats Of our day, with their heavy
Dahlgren guns, are different article alto
gether, and when iron cased as those used
against Forts Henry and Donelson were, any
officer may be proud to command one ct them.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-03-21

Among the letters found by our soldiers in
the rebel camp on Roanoke Island, was one
from young lady in the South to her lover
in the rebel army, in which she says; 81
hope we shall meet each other here. but II
we do not, l hope we shall meet in Heaven,
where there will be no Yankees"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-03-21

FAMILY GovERNXEST.-A other day a
gentleman of our acquaintance, the subject
OF family government being under discus
sion, remarked that he believed there was as
much government in families now as there
eyerwas, only that it had changed from the
older to the younger members.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-03-21

The coneerts of the Bell Ringers xeEs we'll
attended, WednesiaJ and Thursday eve
nings. and the performances highly acoepts-
bic to the audiences. The little Emily. who
has remarkable voice for a girl of her
years, was an especial fAvorite.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-03-21

The Canada papers have worked them
selves into another big fright over report
that our government is building at ogdens-
burgh. in New York, and at other points on
the st. Lawrence river, twelve or fourteen
gunboats for lake service.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-03-21
CoUNCILoF CENSORs.

The ticket nominated for Council OF Cen
sors, on the 10Th. appears to us, 50 far as we
are acquainted with the gentlemen who COM
pose it. to b. = good one. We do not doubt
that it will he generally accepted by the vo'
tiers without opposition.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-03-21

TIE MONITORS ScRATcHEs.-The injuries
received by the Monitor in her hand to hand
fight with the Merrm0c, are thus described
Two shots Of the enemy struck her on the edge.
above the surface, and tore up few inches OF the
deck plating and penetrating about half the diam
eter Of the ball, afOrding complete Illustration
of her impregnabilty. As the worst the enemy,
with the most powerful guns afoat could do, the
fact settles all questions that point. The shots
referred 10 mere scratches on pugilst after
his antagonist has done his best for four
hours to knock him down. On her tower, where
the Merrimacs shot struck square and with full
force, there are three or four indentations not
exceeding three inches in depth Her deck is
blazed in several places, where shots struck and
glanced of. The wheel-hOnse has several similar
indentstions, though not as deep. These all
the marks which the Monitor hears as the result
Of the action.
The shock which bent the heaks sand crush
ed the bow Of the Merrimac, left but a slight
indentation on the Monitor iron guard.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-03-21

more to raise 1t than 1t did the 9Th, and
much mora than it ought 20. 6uringtor
Times, l5b.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-03-21

Con. PORTER's MORTAR FLEET was. at last
accounts, at Key West, under orders for
Ship Island, and only awaiting a favorable
breeze to sail.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-03-21

Perhaps it has been profitable to put the
recruiting Of the Sth, or Butler regiment, in
to the hands Of Others than the State officials.
We know that it cost upwards Of one third
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-03-21

IRON CLAD FRICATEs.-IwO irOn-cased
vessels besides the Monitor, were ordered by
the government -four months ago. One Of
these, the Mystic, Is nearly completed, and
will be ready 10 receive her armament in
about two weeks. she will be of 1000 tons
burthen and will weigh about 5000 tons Her
iron sheathing is of bars, three and a quarter
inches thick, connected by grooves and
tongues, fastened to the vessel at intervals
of fourteen inches, by screw bolts, and when
in sailing trim her armament will extend /
feet below her water line. Her cutwater is Of
solid iron, about six by three inches square.
The Mystic was originally intended for
Is guns, but the intention has been chang
ed and only six guns will be carried. Elev-
en- inch c0lumbiads and shell guns will be
used.
Another is building at Philadelphia.
The Philadelphia frigate will be Of 8 500
tons burden, will draw Is feet of water, will
be go feet long, 90 feet beam, 25 feet hold ;
will have 3 decks, will carry several deck
pivot guns and 10 additional guns of l-inch
bore. She will, therefore, be not only the
largest iron-clad vessel IN course of construc-
ton, but one Of the largest vessels in the
American navy. She is convex upon the
whole exterior part, and the tails OF an ad-
yersary will glance harmlessly from her OBJ
lique armor. The sides Of the ship have an
angle Of 80 degrees from 3 feet above the load
lines. and she will be armed with sharp
iron bowsprit, to strike or pierce preparatory
to boarding or sinking.
The iron plates, which are to constitute
the armor OF the vessel, are Is feet long. 2si
inches wide, and u inches thick. The whole
weight of the iron casing will be 80 tons.
There will be no bolts. angles, projections or
crevices upon the surface of the armor when
ioined to the hull.
She will travel at the rate OF 10 knots an
hour, and will carry a crew Of $50 men.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-03-21

The President said fortnight ago to a
friend of Fremont's. .'He has not had fair
play-I will give it to him." Ere, Post,
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Total
The Sth Regiment, including the lst Bat
terv. allotted nearly SI2. 900

Total exclusive of ID Battery, sII,7ss 50
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-03-21
CAPT. ERICssoS's STATEMENT.

Capt. Ericsson appeared before the q. S
Chamber of Commerce on wednesday, snd
made s1me interesting remrrks He began
by reading { letter from the chief engineer
OF the Monitor, which he commented on, as
he read. as flIIows:
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1863, 1862-09-11
NO. rs

WASHINGTON. Sept. A, Eve. Il Conflict,
ing and exaggerated accounts Of recon /.
events still form the topiS of.general con-
versatiOp. Many of Ibe, statements are
altogether Unreliable. especially as to the
number Of killed and wounded, and the
qusn!ity Of stores which have fallen into
the hands Of the enemy.
These are, il lie estimated, greatly over
estimated. The army is for the create t
pat placed 10 the Dew position, and thos.
ough Reorganization is progressing.
The proper authoriliesfuIIy understand
the necessities Of our condition, and ara
taking the precautions required for the
emergency.
Tie new leviss are arriving several
thousand day, snd are Immediately as.
signed positions to co operate with the
Veteran troops. Affairs are hourly assu.
ming more cheerful character. ,
The rebel Governor of Virginia has
issued proclamation calling for State
force Of 10 900 men, to be formed into
division aud placed under the command
Of Gen Floyd.
WAsnrsorOS, Sept. A repor. hav.
ing reached the interior Of Pennsylvania.
that certain regiment had been almost
annibllatsd, a committee came here today
to render assistance to the supposed
wounded; but we're surprised 10 learn
the regiment had not been in battle.
Jackson, in the recent actions, was,
according TO The report of captured
rebel, sIigh,ly wounded in the foot.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1863, 1862-09-11
A Lesson fr0m History.

The nearest historical parallel in mod
ern times to the present position OF tho
United STATES, is tia, Of France during
the revolution in 1898 after the execu-
ton Of LOUIS XVI. The Government of
lie republic was hurassed with all man
ner Of domestic difficulties, from fractions
;onspiracies. rebeiiOns, and finances
disordered TO the last degree of confu-
sion snd diserediL. In the midst Of these
Internal troubles war was declared
against France, not by England alone,
but Ly Austria, Prussia. Hollsnd, Spain,
Portugal, Sardinia Naples, the Pope and
several Of the German prIncipalities-in
all thirty States, great aud small, the
greatest being the CHEF powers of Europe
and the world
They took to the field great armies,
and approached France from every point;
this, 100, at q time when iD France, whole
provinces and large cities like Lyons.
Toulju and Orleans were in arms agains.
the Republic, and the revol, in many
places formidable aud for time success
ful. To meet these various enemies, the
French Con7euton at first called out
10000 men. This force did no. prove
sufficient, and few months later decreo
was issued putting in permanent requi-
siiion every citizen.
All the young. unmarried men or Wild
overs wi hou. children, from the ages of
eighteen to twenty five, we're to compose
the first levy. They were to assemble
Immediately in the chief towns Of the.
district, to put themselves undsr drill and
be ready to start for the scene of war at
a moments notice. The men, between
twenty FIVE AID thirly were notified to,
get ready, and meanwhile. wers required
to suppress the revolt of the Vsndeans
and other insurgents, and to keep the
pea e Of the interior. The men between
thirty end sixty were held in reserve for
tbs more gradual armiug Of the population
In certain parts. such as the Depart
ments adjoining La Vendee. Lyons. Toulon
and the Rhine. the whole population able
10 bear arms was at once called out. The
means employed to arm. equip aud subsist
these leyies. were adapted to the circum-
stances, The first levies proiuced in II
month six hundred thousand meu, but
these were not soldiers, aud for four or
FIVE months the armies of the republic suf-
fered continued series Of disasters from
psnics and want Of skill in both troops
and commanders But the tide at length
turned. md the republio not only expelled
the invaders, but carrist its victorious
standard into the adjacent countries.
What France did then, the United states
csn do nov if the exigsncies of The case
! demand il.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1863, 1862-09-11
Gone to Fight the Indians.

The Sd Minnesota regiment which was
captured a, Mnriressboro, Tenn. and pa.
rolled by the rebels. and which has since
been in the barracks at 81. Louis, has
been ordered to go into service against
the Indians on the border The D.ven
port (Iowa) Gazette says, the regiment
passed up The Mississippi on the steamer
Psmbins on Sunday. They number 500
men, being the whole ofthe regiment ex-
cept about $50 and portion Of Company
A, who we're not taken prisoners when
the others were, and WHO are doing pro.
vost guard duty at Nashville. The regi-
men. IS under command Of Lieut.. Bruger
who, with Lieut. OliD, are the only com.
missioned off ers left, those taken no.
having been paroled. Others will prob.
ably be detailed from other regiments for
their command while fighting the / ndi.
ans, who will receive rough treatmen. at
their hands.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1863, 1862-09-11
From New Mexico.

KANSAS Cirv, September 5.--The Saata
Fe mail, with dates Is the 25th ult.. ar.
rived here last evening, making the trip
ten days. Quite a number of Indians
we're seen on The route, bat all were peace
able.
The Santa Fe G zetts of the 93d furn
ishes the following:
"Great discomfort exists among the
population of Colorado Territory There
has not been any open demonstrations
yet. but General Candy has made such
disposition Of his troops as will effectually
and suppress any attempt Of insubordina'
ton. a. pN
"Two batteries Of heavy artillery arriv'
ed at Fort Union last week, for this mill
tary department., =
"Mr. Maxwell has been appointed In
dian Agent, under the new provision fol
New Mexico" e
An attempt was made to Ere Indepeu.
dence, Missouri, last night, but through
the exertions Of the fremen the flames
MARA axiinoniahAd
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1863, 1862-09-11
several States as follows:
Communication from Governor Tod.
COLUMBUS, Sept. 8.
Cincinnati Press

Cincinnati Press
The response to my proclamation ASK
ing volunteers Tor the protection of Cin
cinHati was most noble and generous. -
All feel proud Of the gallanry Of the peo
pie of Ohio. No more VOLUNTEERS ara re-
CURED for the protection of Cincinnati.
Those now at Cincinnati NAV bs expected
home in few days. l advise that mill
tary organizations throughout the State,
formed within the past few days. be kept
up, and ttat the members thereof meet
at least once a week for drill.
Recruiting ior the old regiments is pro.
crossing quite salts actorily, and with
continued efforts there is reason to bo
lieve that the requisite number may be
obtained by the 18Th inst For the wan
of proper accommodations at this point
recruiting officers are directed to repor
their men to the,;camp nearest their 10
cality, where they will remain until pro
vision can be made for their removal
Commanding officers of the several camps
will SEE that every facility is given neces
sary for the comfort of recruits Ha .'.
a9fsl DAVID FOB, Governor