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IN CUANCERY.

STATE OF VERMONT Whereas Harmon
- CHIrrEynES COUNTY, $. Noble and Belden
Noble Of Essex in the State Of New York have
filed in this off &c petition, showing that on the
Sth dav Of February A. d. 1859, one James
O'irad then Of Shelburne Of the State and County
aforesaid, executed to the said Harmon and Bsldsn
a mortgage deed Of certain lands lying in the SAID
Shelburne, conditioned for tho payment Of pro-
missory note bearing date the sth day Of February
A. D. 1859, for the sum Of four thousand dollars,
PAYABLE with interest to the said Harmon and
Belden three years from its said date, upon Whien
note the principal and arrear interest are now
due; and further showing that since the date Of
the said mortgage, one Charles B. Marvin now Of
California one John 0Grady and one Hayes
Of the sa Sheburne, have acquired property in
the said land subject to the said mortgage; where
fore the said Harmon and Belden pray foreclosure
Of the equity Of redemption Of ths said James
O'Grady, Marvin, John 0'Grady, and Hayes in
the premises.
And whereas it has been made to appear that
James O'Grady and Charles B. Marvin, late OF the
said defendants reside out Of this State, so that
process cannot be served on them.
Il is therefore hereby ordered that the said
James O'Grady and Charles B. Marvin be notified
TO appear and make answer to said petition at tho
next term Of the Court, to be held on the fourth
Tuesday in September A. D. 1862, by the pubica-
ton Of this order three weeks excessively, in the
Burlington FIRE. Prsss. weekly newspaper pub
lished AZ Burlington, VT. the last OF which pub
H,ations shall be at least twenty days previous -
the commencement Of the said term Of this Court.
Dated at Burlington this 9th day Of July A
is. ADAMS. Clerk.
EDNUxDs, Solicitor. w2F2
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LUCINDA sTRoNG's ESTATE.

STATE OF VERMONT, To all persons con-
SDIsIRICT or CHITTENDES SIS cerned in the Is
ta'e Of Lucinia Strong late Of Charlotte, in said
District deceased. Greeting.
At Probate Court holden az Burlington, with
in aud for the District Of Chittenden, the 9TH
day Of July A. p. 1862, an Instrument, purport-
Ing to be The last i'll and Testament, Of Lucinda
strong late of Charlotte in said District, deceased,
wa presented 70 the Court aforesaid, for Probate
And it IS ordered By said Court that the ll-d
day Il August 4. d. 1862, at tho Probate Court
Rooms in said Burlington, be assigned for proving
said Instrument; and that notice thereof be given
% all persons concerned, By publishing this order
three weeks success lively in the Free Press news
paper printed at said Darlington, previous 70 the
time appointed.
Therefore you are hereby notified TO appear be-
fore said Court, at the time and place aforesaid,
and c,ntes, the probate Of said will, If you have
cause.
Given under my hand this 18th day Of July, A.
p. 1862.
v3w3 D. FRENCH, Register.
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Capture of Union scouting
parties in Virginia.
ACTIVE GUERRILLA MOVEMENTS IN
THE BORDER STvTES.
HALLECK MADE GEN. N CHIEF
OF THE u. :, ARMIES.
New YoEK. July Il.

NEW YORK July II.
Aiyices from WarrentJn Sunday evening
state tia; Gen. Hatch had attacked Ne
GAINESVILLE All the ricA rebels Of War
renton were placed un1er contribution to
support of the National Army Four churches
were taken for the use Of the sick, also a
large Hotel at Warrenton Springs and cot
tages adjoining, The R4p.daa and Kappa
hanock Rivers had fallen 50 that supply
trains have no difficulty in crossing. The
telegraph line is complete to SperryuIe To-
day Gen. Pope now has telegraph COM
munication with his three corps.
The Triltue', Washington dispatch says
there is reason to believe that the President
would soon issue one or more rules for the
general conduct Of the war.
\ special despatch from Corinth to the
Tribune says a special order was issued by
Gen, Halleck before leaving, which places
Gen. Grant in command Of his army and
Gen. Pope's old army.
Cotton Is coming out l West Tennessee
very freely, Three trains comprising 81
cars, loaded with 1t, started for Columbus
from points on the Mobile S Ohio railroad
yesterday. Immense piles are awaiting ship
ment. The people fear it vii be burnt by
guerrillas and are anIious to sell. Prices
range from % u . cents. Every thing is
quiet along the Memphis s. Charleston and .
Mobile & Ohio railroads.
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Died.

At Essex, Vt, July 22ad, Harvey Brorn.lI
76,sgod years.
At Westford, Thursday July 18Th, of typhoid
ever, Rev. Peter Nu,ting aged 81 years.
In Brooklyn. n. Y, July 18th, Chariot
Haight Arthur relic; Of the late John A. Arthur,
Of Burlington, Vt, in the 80 year of her age.
In Aurora. III, on the 7th inst, John Jackson,
formerly Of Milton, VI, eyed a years.
Ia westford, o, Chronic Gastritis. Julia c. wife
OF E. W. Burdick, aged ffty-six years.
"sleep gently dear mother the calm sleep Of death,
Sleep gently think OF the friends thou hast left
We miss thee, dear mother, miss thee below,
le, would not recall thee to this world of woe.
Thou hast passed through the troubles, the hopes
and the fears,
OF this world Of ours-its smiles and its tears;
Thy griefs are now ended thy su9erings are Ger,
Thy spirit at rest on that far distantshOre.
Kind friends stood around thee-that ,alm ted OF
death,
And saw thee draw gently thy last aeeting breath,
We knew thou vast dying, we wept Ger thy clay,
But thy spirit passed gladly to heaven away.
May angels attend thee in that place Of love,
As fondly thou dwellest with Jesus above
Wen not mourn for thee mo;her-We will not
repine,
For heaven is fttss; for spirits like thine.
Wen think Of thy kindness, thy goodness and love,
We will follow thy precepts and meet thee above
Iss, meet thee in heaven, on that tlissful shore,
mere iSreWslis and parting are spoken no more"
Il the City Of Detroit, Mich, Monday morning
Jal7 l4th, SIR. Susan B., wife of William R.
Minis, Of this village, and second daughter of Hon.
z. B Or en, Of kiehnond VI. aged Is years.
Ia the death Of Mrs. Minis, this community
has lost one Of its brightest ornaments, happy
home circle has been ma 10 desolate, and cur SOL
diers, now sighting for the country, have lost
firm and symPathizing friend.
Although Tor years she had been confined within
doors by lingering disease, there are many who
will lorg remember her many deeds OF kindness.
Her memory is blessed. During her long conhae
msnt 20 murmur was ever heard &c escape her
lips. Her chief anxiety TO live seemed
be wholly for her friends not for herself She
quietly and without struggle passed from earth
away to a brighter and better inheritance.
Mrs. Minis remains were taken to Richmond,
VI, for intsrment.-SaRilae J,fes0nian.
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RrRToN sHATTUCK,s ESTATE.
AtTATE OF VERMONT

- BrsTrrof OF CHirTEs1ly, S.. be the Probate
bate Court for the District Of Chittenden.
70 the heirs AMI AL persons interested in tho
estate Of Burton Shsttuck late Of Burlington, de-
ceased. Greeting.
Whereas application hath been made 70 this
Court IN writing by the Administrator Of the es-
tate Of Burton Shattuck late Of Burlington, d.
ceased, PRAYING for license srd authority % sell
the real estate Of said deceased, including the 70
version Of the widow dover therein, for the pay
men. Of debts, and charges Of Administration, and
setting forth therein the amount Of debts due
from the said deceased. the charges Of administFa
ton the amount Of personal estate, and the situ1
ton of the real estate which real estate consists
Of a house and lot situated on the west side OF
Chlmplan street in the village Of Burlington
formerly owned By Lawrence Wagner
Whereupon. the said Court appointed and as
signed the fifth day Of August A . D. 1852, at the
Probate Court rooms in said District, TO hear and
decide upon said application, and petitsOn, and
ordered public notice thereof to be given to all
persons interested therein, BY publishing said
order together with the time and place Of hearing,
three weeks successfully in the Burlington Free
Press a newspaper which circulates in the neigh
borhoad u those persons interested in said estate
all 7vhich publications shall be previous to the day
assigned for hearing.
Therefore, you are hereby notified TO appear DO
fire said Court, at the time and place assigned,
then and there IN sad Court, to give bonds, as tne
law directs, for the payment OF the debts, sat
charges OF administration, and make your ObJec-
tons 70 the granting such license, If you cause
Given under ny hand, at the Probate Court
rooms this llth day Of July A. D. 1852
w3v1 D. FRENCH, Register.
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BOSTON MARKET.

WEDNESDAY, July 3.
IL0UB-Ths demand flr shipment has been
quite active during the week, and prices OF low
grades have advanced from l2l CSC per bbl.-
The current prices are s. a l2i FOR Western su-
perfne; s. 80 Is for common extras, and
sea- o 30 for medium and choice. Choice and fav-
ori'e brands selling a: S7a7 2j per Dbl In Corn
Meal there have been sales at g L! per bbl;
and Rye Flour has been sold at s. so al 2j per
Dbl for common and extra.
GRAIN-The market for Corn has been dull
The best yellow is now held at &c per bush and
Western mixed ranges from SIS a Sic per bush as
TO quality Oats are frmsr and prices have ad-
vancsi with sale- at IS a 53c FER bush for West
eru ard Canada, as to quality, choice lots firm at
the close at 5}e PER bush. In Rye the sales have
been confined to small lots at So s. Sc per bush
Slorts at SIC a Is so, and Fine Feed and Mid.
ding range from ST. q per ton.
PEQvISIONs-Tas market for Pork is frm
With steady demand 50 10 for prime, So so
a ~ for mes; and SIS a u for clear cash. Beef
is t M aai .u.iaias full prices. Eastern and
Western mess and extra mess Si2 lji AMI fasui-
ly extra SD a Is so per Dbl, cash. Lard is firm
and higher now held At 9. a %, per 70. smoked
Hans have been il good demand az 6 a ,,s PER
ID. as O. iaali.y. Butter firm with fair de-
aaui. A choice article IS scarce and taken about
Is fast a received. Ile sale, have been at -
Do, for god choice and Htra; and 10 -, per
%, for common ami fair. Canada and Western
l'vs been .oll r.. 20 lac rer 10, as to quality
10 a 7.c Tcr D.. cash, including c1mm1n and
1r.le.
"o1L-Elec,e AMI pulled Wool have been in
good isrsni az prices ranging from % a 51i1 .
be- latter price or choice i,ts Of b1ta fleece aud
.1iIaI
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THz ART Or LrING.-An alle correspond
/ ent OF the Cincinnati GG-fHe writes % thai
journal rs follows, over the =gratlre %
d" Agate
WAsHNGTcz, July Is No be- no. rau realize
how easy it is to lie with IMMUNITY, ualess he bs.
enjoyed the opportunity for an inside Wow 90 ft-
operations Of the liars in Washington.
The French princes, for an eN1m7le, let- the
army before Richmond recently, assigning, in
the course Of free and unrestraiuei private coa-
versati0n with their friends here certain reasons
therefor. These reasons were not allowed 10 Green
into print. but there were few, in we'll Informed
circles, who were not perfectly familiar with
them Y ct within a day or two thrce.f1urtts Of
the press Of the country was teeminr with lie
on the subject, manufactured out Of whole cloth.
and circulated with the most perfect impuEity,
since the matter was too delicate for the princes 90
coutradic; it.
Very similar, l suspect, arc four-ditbs o. che
accounts recently sent ou; from " a=hjnstln con-
corning the Presidents visit to the army on Jane.
river On the single matter Of the ffcsiieuts
belief as TO the amount Of our losses, we already
have three or four contradictory versions; while I
happen to know that every one Of then conflict
with the statements the President himself made O.
certain party Of four, only last Friday evening.
said the President, with marked emphasis. " !
can tell where the men have gone in that army.
have sent there, at one time and other, ono
nunared and perhaps prudence requires That
should still leave the next two places for -uTg.
blank), one hundred and - THOUSAND men,
and l can only find Just half that msay now
Where they nave gone? Burnside accounts
TO me for every man h has taken-so many killed
in battle, so many wounded, many sick in the
hospitals, so many absent on furiouehs. Sol does
Mitchell. So does Buell., AMI 30 others, but 4
eaHf tell what has become Of half the army I've
seat down 70 the Peninsula" lir. lincoln mag
have made contradictory statements 10 others bat
l respectfully beg to say don't believe it.
so, too, on that evening, the President hal Dol
q determined 70 remove Secretary stanton at
once" or at any other time; and he hal not de-
terminei TO remove Gen. Mcclellan and put Burn
SIDE" or "put Mitchell OF put Ealleck il
lie was assured that retaining Ne
Cle!lan was seriously damaging eulistfnent- under
the new call IN the West, but Go promp replied
@ Perhaps do lose there. but / SHALL lose on
the other hand elsewhere, il 1 we're 10 remove
him." And be wss equally free In expressing hi.
confidence IN Secretary Stanton, and his indgna-
ticn at the abuse heaped that officer !oI aeti NJ
be himself had ordered.
There was no special privacy in 'hese remarks,
md the public is fairly entitled TO knowledge OF
them
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soLDIEEs RELIEF ASSOCIATION.

WAsHNGroS, July 10.
? ne Peop's Of Vermont:
sm directed by the Executive Committee
ID the Vermont Soldiers Relief Association
If this city O. make statement Of the objects
and purposes Of the Association.
At a meeting Of Nermonters resident in
this city. the following named gentlemen
were appointed an Executive Committee.
whose duties are to look after and provide
t.r the comfort of the sick and wounded sol
liers from cur State, who are or may be in
mates of the various Hospitals in Washing
GA and vicinity, viz:
Stephen Prentiss, Weathersfeld James
NJ Slide. Mlddebury; William P. Shedd.
R0yllt5n. Daniel Buck, Chelsea John Os.
good, Rutland; F. W Hall, Bellows Falls
Henry Howe, Montpelier; jana J. Shedd,
Rlyalton Charles E. Graves, Rutland
Luther P. Blodgett, Burlington.
THIS Committee organized By elecung
stephen Prentiss, ESQ, Chairman and John
Ossood Secretary.
The plan adopted by the Committee to
further the obiec Of the Association Is as
fellows. Each member is required to VISIT
one 1, more hospitals at least once Il week
tt ts.ribJtiou being so made as to include
-ii the hospitals, and to insure to each one
n more visits each week.
these visitors are instructed to procure the
name Of the patient, company and regiment
f vach he belongs, residence or Post Office
ali-s--, the nature OF his wound or disease,
D. ut state Of his health. and whether i'm
81 $40. ur not how he is cared for. and
what De needs If anything, to make him more
comfortable and report the same to the Secra-
iarJ, who viii record 1t in book kept for
the purpose.
Thus 1t viii be seen that the Secretary
vii at all tim be prepared to give the
trends of the sick OF wounded soldiers full
Information in regard to their condition
aud 1t Is made part OF his duty to furnish
t'ls information on application either per
sln.lly or by letter "A service which he will
ehelriully perform. The Committee will
a.s' attend to facilitating the discharge from
-sivice, procuring the pay for those who are
rImanentlY disabled and desire to return to
Jlelr homes-a matter in which very c0nsid-
enable difficulty has heretofore been experien-
cs1
Our Chairman, Stephen Prentiss, Esq
having kindly offered TO receive at his store.
10. 430 Ninth street, all articles and mack
4--, TIE people Of Vermont are disposed to
contribute Tor the use Of the Committee, |
eau assure them that all such contributions
sent 70 the above address Will be faithfully
aPplied to the relief Of those for whom they
- INTENDED.
JOIN 0sGooD,
See. Ez. Com. VI Vt Soldiers Relief ASS.
p. S.-Newspapers throughout the State
VIII please copy.
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NEW YORK. july %

4 Newb,rn letter Of the 18th gives the
particulars Of the capture of Hamilton BY
the gunLOats Perry Ceres and Shawnee and a
company OF Hawkins Zouayes. II was a
dasnins affair. The rebel force consisted Of
a regiment Of cavalry, strong force of in
fAntrY, artillery, fort, and one steamer
The latter was captured By the feet while
the Zouaves took the fort and town. Several
were wounded on the vessel, and s0me Of the
Z1uaves received slight wounds The enemy
is said to have left 40 or 50 dead On the field.
The victory clears the way to Weldon.
Il Is ascertained that Gen. Ewtll with
three brigades, now occupies Gordonsville, a
position, for lot taking which Last week
Gen. II ltcL was severely censured.
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y special Dispatch from Memphis, Monday,
says the Arkansas succeeded IN running
through the whole feet, and that Farragut
had made an Intellectual attempt to ,ink her.
His entire fleet passed down the river, each
vessel pouring a broadside into her as she
passed. The rebels acknowledge that one
finch s;eel-poiu ted shot went through her.
but assert that this was the only damage she
sustained. \ reconnaissance the next morn
ins showed that the Arkansas WAS Undergo
ing repairs, but she did not appear to be IN
any danger Of sinking.
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DEATH OF VERMONT SoLDIER.-0n Mon
day las a wounded Vermont soldier named
John Clark, a member Of the Sixth Vermont
Regiment, arrived At the American Hotel, in
charge of his father. The poor fellow, al
though within few miles OF home. could
90 no further, and was Obliged to remain
at the hotel, where. from his parents and
friends, he had the best possible care and at
tention. Last night the unfortunate soldier.
after suffering for nearly three weeks from
his wound, died peacefully and calmly lie
was shot IN the breast on the 18th Of July, in
the last desperate efforts Of the rebels 10
Drive our army into the james River. Clark
was a native of Lincoln, VT His remains
will be taken home for burial this evening"
Troy Iimes 1914.
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HUDsoS, No, july u

Information has been received here that
C,l. Mcneil with a ietatatchment Of federal
troops had had fight with POrier's gang #
guerrillas near Memphis. The rebels were
badly whipped. Our loss was Is kill and
so wounded and missing. The rebel loss
was much greater, - being left dead upon
the field. Col. Stacy, a notorious marlader.
is among the killed. Mcneil i. skill in pur-
suit Of P0rter's band
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HzApQrAnTzRs Army OF VIRGINIA

HEADQUARTsRs ARMY OF VIRGINIA
To Hon. r. w. StaatoH. Sec'y of Var
The Cavalry expedition directed
Gen. King to send out on the 10Th has re-
turned. They left Freiericksburgh at o PM,
IN the l9th. and after forced march during
the night, made a descent at daylight in the
morning upon the Virginia Central railroad
at Beaver Dam Creek, p miles west Of Han
over Junction and IS from Richmond. They
destroyed the railroad and telegraph FOR sew
eral miles, burned up the depot which con-
tanned 30 600 rounds Of musket ammunition,
100 barrels Of -four aud much other yAlua
be property, and brought in a captain
As prisoner. The whole country
around was thrown into great state Of
alarm. One private was wounded On our
SIDE The cavalry matchsd so miles in so
hours The affair was mos, successful and
reflects high credit upon the commanding
officer and his troops. ~ soon as lull par
ticulars are received, l will TRANSMIT; the
name Of the Commanding officer engaged.
Respectfully your ob't serv't.
JOHN POPE.
Maj Gen. Commanding
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Gen Pope has issued another order, -l.el
at Washington the 18th, to the effect that
u1 cficer or soldier OF his army viii be per
mi;ted to leave bis command on any IRE
tense Whatever without special authority
from headquarters. All officers found alb
sent from their commands five days after the
date OF the order, will be arrested for diso5e
dience OF orders. All soldiers found absent
after that time viii be confined and returned
under guard TO their regiments Tor trial by
court martial.
Ii is said that the effect OF Gen. Pope's or
ders on his army was wonderful, All were
exultant in view of the policy hereafter to be
pursued, which has Infused new vIgor into
our soldiers and given them additional
strength and courage, and Increased their
anxiety for active operations.
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battery, regulars and volunteers, has reach
ed Santa Barbara in safety and fine condi-
ton. There Gen. Carlton formed junction
with the force under Gen. Candy. This
junction secures the driving of the rebels out
of the Mesilla Valley, Arizona, as well as
out Of the northern tier Of counties of Texas,
and the restoration Of the authority Of the
Unite states over Fort Fillmore, Arizona
and Fort Bliss, Texas.
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Ma. LINcoLN's LAST Story.-rhe othel
day distinguished public officer Of this state
was at Washington, and, in an interview
with the President, introduced the question
of slavery emancipation. We'll. YOU see. ="
said Mr.. Lincoln, we've got to be mighty
cautious how Ne manage the negro question.
If we're not we shall he like the barber out
in Illinois. who was shaving fellDw with a
Ratchet face and lsntern jaws like mine
The barber STUCK his finger in his customer .
mouth, to make AIS cheek sick out, bat
while shaving away he cut through the lel-
lows cheek and cut III his own finger. II we
don't play mighty smart about the negro.
we shall DO as the barber did,
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/ IL reveals that Gen. Stuart was at Lee : Sta
ton, 9 miles from Richmond. and that Gen.
Stonewall jackson was between Charlottes-
vile and StauntOn. When Gen. Davis fin
ished destroying the track, &c, tram was
due from Richmond, with brigade to rein
force jackson. 1t would take Sc hours to
repair damages. The retreat was executed
IN the day time. \ battalion Of cavalry and
a regiment Of infantry pursued for long
distance, but gave up chase at 10 Is. There
were $1,000 armed rebels at Louisa Court
House. 70 the left and considerable force 1t
Bowling Green. to the right
NEW YORK 22i
\ Fortress Monroe lo,ter Of the Goth says
the rebels are said to be concentrating in
some force between City Point and Richmond
on the South bank OF the river for the pur-
pose Of covering the TANKS Of the forts on the
river. Beauregard Is said to be in command
and to have in the neishboIhooi OF 10000
men under him.
The Times has information received from
several states showing that under the last
call upwards Of 10000 men have enlisted.
Only > or full regiments. however,
are ready. the majority being the nu-
,lei Of companies and regiments form
ng. I, is believed that a sufficient force f'r
the present emergency will soon be ia the
icld
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CAMBRinGE CArrLE MARKET.

Wednesday, July %.
At market so Cattle, about $50 Beeves aud
10 Stores, consisting Of Working Oxen, Cows,
one, two ana three years old
Marko. bsef-extra per eEt ,25a g. %. lst
quality, $500 ID DO, $3.50. 81 do $500.
Working Oxen. SO a slj0.
Cows aad Calves, SIS. $50 . So.
Two years old. SI7 -. Three years old SO
AL
Sheep snl Lambs 800 At market Prices, IN
lots $500 %. Extra ami selections - 80
5 so 4 80. Spring Lambs $3.50, 3,OOa4,50.
Hides a Cll per 10. Ps!ts Ij, SIC each,
Calf skins sa PER %.
Tallcw Il a e.! C. pcrlb.