Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-02-07
.rcRLrARY STANTON.

The P.Illclr d. Inquirer rsiat irciients
of the visits Of Members Oh Congress 20 Sec'y
Stanton IN SATURDAY
Judge Kelly cane 10 with youthfll locking
oGcer whose empty coaf sleeve hung from bis lett
shoulder HI vas introduced % the Secretary as
B-evet Lieut. Harry Rocksfell0w, Of PhiladelTh ia.
Ny friend, continued the Judge, " LEFT sit
uaticu worth $500 per year. three days after the
Presidents proclamation for troops, 70 carry
uusket at eleven dollars month, with his rcsi-
rnent, the New York list. After the time Of his
enlistment expired, ne marched with his regiment
q Bull Run. Early IN the day he received that
ugly rlfe ball in he mouth pointing to a MIME
ball that was hung 70 bis watch key), and for two
hours and half carried 1t II bis fractured Jaw
bone, Sighting like true hero, until cannon ball
took Of bis arm and ren.ered him powerless. He
was captured aud for three months laid II a mar
ged condition il a tobacco warehouse IN Richmond,
without proper surgical treatment. lie was bre-
veted Lieutenant By his Colonel, for his bravery,
and is nov filing small clerkship. beg Of you
TO sppoiut hin N the regular service
" But where could put him if vas to - said
M stanton.
The Judge vas about 20 reply. when the ing
soldier raised his arm, and said with an imporing
look. " see have 4 hight srm still, sni General
Eearney has only his left. send ne into the line,
where mere Is lighting done I have letters from
-" be tired % draw bundle Of letters from bis
pocket
Mr. Stanton stopped him" Put up your letters
~, you have spoken Tor yourself your wish shall
be granted The country cannot s9ord 70 neglect
such meu as you" Ere the soldier could thank
hin for the kindness, his case was noted.
Congressman Ely came in Just as be passed along
the aisle, and remarked; " there goes the mobiles;
and most heroic Of al our prisoners. He vas the
pride Of the boys-sli loved him as though ne
we're a brother
A member from Maryland complains Of the
seton Of General Dix in Baltimore, in placing
some embargo on one Of bis constituents. There
certainly Is some good reason" A statement Of
the case was made BY the member. Al that is
treason in disguise, replied the Secretary; d"
viii, however. call FOR the facts, aad put them
before you
Colisx, Of Indiana; Fsutou Of New York;
CrsveuE, % Indiana, bingham, Of Ohio; and
Dslano Of Massachusetts. came IN together
Here, said Mr.. Colfax, " Is petition signed
by large number Of Congressman, asking that
Won appoint Mr.. lily a Third Commissioner 10
visit the rebel Prisons. We consider that his
knowledge Of them, and the wants " our men
will make him an invaluable addition 70 the mis-
SION 90 cannot DO it, replied the Secretary
90 l have appointed one from tie East end one
from the West; oae o: taon from Commercial
life, and one from the religious community, I
scn- them upon Christian mission, to care Tor
the SICK prisoners, mission w1lch ary peopl
having any humanity 81 a.. sho1.d rc-o gu.ze.'
" II Mr.. Ely was not a member ot Congress, I
would add hin VITA great Leisure, but being
member and part q the Acu ni-t-ati1n, If 1 se1;
bin u would Be construed into 81 embassy from
our IovernGert- IL Mr.. Ely W. uld resign hls
seat, I viii end him vita pleasure Tho Cc---
alitt.o had nothing move O. Say; ttsy end.
Oh, 5ecruts-y's views sui vi.hiIev.
s Kansas senator came n with young man
-ll Philadelphia, who wanted O. clcrk-llp DE
va. introduced and reached out number oi Us-
per. 'i u hicl Sc y0ur han writing " Ilis
uac.' Thea y.l o. ] TO- % uois y0u- IF a-y
fur aes about IT, Iut 4 Can Vuje great deal
better tan shat. r. was cone iu hurry That
is not ny best Il Is D. matter; nv CLERKS
must write rapidly ani we'll You vii lot AZ
swer,' and tie yout- retired looking Ercund as
b. fsst CUT 90 s,s &. suT enc BAD heard the
O. Lyersaucn.