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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-05-23

Robert Small. the negro pilot, who deliv-
cred up the steamer Planter into our hands.
has, with his associates, we are glad . see.
been rewarded for his skill. bravery and 10y
atty By Congress. Half the value Of the
property they delivered has been allowed to
them JUDGED all the negro property"
they brought out IS theirs now, We suppose
But what painful instance We have here Of
the negro 5 inability to take care Of himself E?
Clearly enough, II small only had suitable
white Overseer, as he ought according 10 TIE
south-s.de interpretations of scripture. he
would never have done this foolish and
thoughtless thing. Such fellows need a su.
pervisor who Is familiar with the intentions
Of Divine Providence, and who could tell
them where they were meant to stay. For
the lack Of such oversight. see what has
come to pace. \ steamer, cannons. amlnu-
milton, &c worth $4,000, are furnished
to Dupont n Inc chattcls, losing all regard
for the curse pronounced against Ham, arc
set ir e, and we know not what other divine
arrangements are iDteTfered with. Things
must be at sorry pass, when all this 10 "a,
lowed, and even Northern pro-Siavery pa
pers don't complain. -Pror. journal.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-05-23

We are sorry 10 see some unlavofable ac-
counts of the condition Of the great army
from which we are all expecting 50 much IN
the Southwest. The engineer department.
Of Gen Ilalleck's force is declared by the
correspondents OF the n. Y. World, and
- Carleton # the Boston journal to be in.
excusahly d Gricnt. They say the roads
have been utterly neglected, and the army
spends its strength in foundcring through
tie mud, with scattered and demoralizod
ranks. Gen. lIaleck's rigid exclusion of
contrabands from his lines, deprTes him OF
the most reliable source Of information
concerning the enemy. His subordinate Off
GERS, q Grants and Buell's DIVISIONS, are
quarrellins over the Pittsburg fight, and
there are other bad features of the situation.
Say the correspondent Of tie World
" Our army i. in the worst possible condition
for lighting IN case Beauicgsrd should decide to
attack once more. Our troops scattered over
section OF country twenty miles in extent, our
baggage wagons ana artillery blocking up the
roads, our men scattered between the front and
the liver, some Of them trying to get rations,
others in search Of clothing, and but very few in
line. 1t Is a melancholy sight to see what poor,
thin, struggling line Of men is left Of what was
once a iuli aud noble regiment. Several OF them
We recognize as having come into the field ten
hundred and forty strong, and reduced to
less than five hundred. If the rebel leader Fhould
str p ais men Of all accoutrements except muskets
and cartridges, force his way through any portion
Of cur lines to the landing, seiZins every bat
terry in his way, be could annihilate this whole
army.
luckily the condition Of Beauregard's men
fu-bids his making an attack. lie will probably
let the golden moment slip
The correspondent Of the Boston Journal
says.
Having had some acquaintance with civil en-
cheering IN former years, can with reason say
that the engineering department Is utterly mex
eusablc. bach regiment or divi-ion gets on as i;
can. If Beauregarl eyscuates Corinth, If he re-
treats into the interior, t1ls army will be-
come utterly p1werless unless there is a reform,
unless there Is AZ least some shoT Of energy
These are not pleasant accounts. irOm
sources which VIC have hitherto considered
reliable, and such is hardly the kind Of army
with which the willy and desperate Beaure-
gard should be met Bat that the men vi !
fight trayely we have net a doubt, and we
hope for the best.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-05-23

GHE MAMMOTH MoSuoR.-Cart. Er--- q
has planned large seas0ing Monitor win
a single turret, plated with iron tweHfy-i1ul
in hes thick. and armed with two guns. ca--
Tying ball one thousand pounds IN weigh.
Two, at least, Of these formidable vessels
will probably be ordered. The Monitor -
regarded Is the best Of all iron clad dy-un-
things yet tested
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-05-23

\ report has been brought from ~. III
E5ek that Gen. Curtis division Of the i'
er,l amy has commenced to march d ~. ..-.-
capjtd Of Arkansas. aud says ina. y e,'r,
S.-,ie is matching 70 the same i'1i"'
Po,ahontas. \ dispatch from h''s-''..i
Ark. on tie lOtb, says our advance 'il-,,,o
White River GA the 9th, and that l'I. :-...
Of Gen. Davis and Gen. Ash0olh l..t
ions and two of Gen. Shields res'mei''''
that dav for the North.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-05-23

A letter from Cumberland, Va, May 10,
reports narrow escape Of Gen. Mcclellan
from capture during al attack by the rebels
upon our va on train. He was making n
reconnaissance with his staff, and came in
sight OF the rebel cavalry before he was aware
Of their proximity by hard riding he es-
capped and took Command Of what force was
at hand, and dispersed the rebels.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-05-23

clricature oil the Rebels IN their pursuit of
Foreign sympathy under difficulties Mr.
sLIDELL Is represented as pulling frautically
at a coGI:e OF Doctors door bells late at
night. Two E>cuarian heads are thrust
nst Of windows on opposite sides of the street
and sia9pishly demand what is wanted.
assa DAVIS child very sick ="
Nv has is the matter with him - ''G0t the
blockade very bad" DIR. BULL.-(Gruff aud
ea5ty,) "CAn'I come" DR.. NAP-''I can't
t,oane, too: must sit up wiz ~ sick Pope "
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-05-23
steamers

Tue REBELS DIE HARD.-The Baltimore
Amman of the 9th, describing the feet of
the war news of this week in that city, Gays
We have said that secession is determine 10
die hard, and whilst NC are psnning this we have
new evidence Of this fact. With many knowing
wink they are making the revelation that the
fleeing rebels are only shsmming Eight; that they
have deadly trap prepared some where above
Williamsburg for the Union army, in which the
latter are bound to fall neck and heels. v hat il
they left their thousand and odd wounded behind,
tuubled their cannon and munitions Of war into
the river, or otherwise destroyed them; invited
the gunboa;s TO sail up the river and outfank
them! All that is only portion of that strategy
which Is 10 hoie Richmond, and which was so re-
narkabe in preserving to them Nashville and
New Orleans. Even the fight Of the Confederate
Congress 10 "the mountains Of Hepsidam'' was
only lure of the same kind; AMI when JEFF Davis
himself sets his face south ward, it will all con-
sistent with some grand prgranms not yet made
apparent"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-05-23

We had the plealure at examining .yn sat
uriAY, ths 5slatilli sword, 5elt AMI sash,
presented by the lin, and stiff officers OF the
9Th Vermont to their Colonel, II. \. Small
ley, notice OF the presentation Of which,
with CD. Smiley letter of aecer'auc, of
the same, was published IN our PAPER some
two weeks since. The articles have been
sent on for safe keeping ly C'l- Smlii,y to
his brother b. B. Snailsy, Esq Tho sword
Is d beautiful sabr', manufactured by the
Amos c.. at Chieolce, Mas, with two
scibblris, ne Of steel, ilr service, the other
heavily gilt and ornlm a..I for drc-. aud
bearing on one side the inscription, "Daat
amor Pa'r1ae." The whole are en- lo.ad in
handsome black-va,uut c.se.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-05-23
had perpetrated this fendish barbarity upon
helplessly wounded men.
VERMONT ITEMS.

While Isaac Snow Of STAFFORD, Wa pour
log alcohol fromra denIohn on the 9th, in
the evening, it clught fire and lie was badly
burned
The Bennington powder manufacturing
company has obtained another heavy con-
tract for powder from the government.
\ boy OF Ii, named Brica ford, shot him
SET IN Waterbury last week Thursday. Be
ing missed. a number Of the ncIghbors turn
ed out next day, and his b,dy was found IN
the woods
John ". Howison barns. IN Worcester,
were burned on-the I7ih. Lss 500. No
insurance
Strong's saw and gristmil. at Berlin cor
neTs, were burned on the night Of the l2th ,
most Of the machinery was destroyed and a
quantity Of lumber in the yard. L,ss $500,
oue-thirl insured.
Ga the S.h, Rev o. S Sntcr w.s or-
daiued Pastor of the Congregational Church
ut Berlin corners.
r. r. 5. Cushman was dismissed from
the pastorlte Of the Congregational Church
IN Orwell on the 7th inst.
Rev. /. 5. Perry has resigned the charge
of the Congregation Church at Bellows
Falls.
On wednesday a Frcucan,u named K;ag
was found dead in Vergeunrs. Il was no.
ticcd that he had not moved ltom his posi-
ton, leaning on fence with his head On bis
arms, for some timc. He bad been intoxica-
tel lor two days, and his death was unlou5t-
edly caused b. congestion of TIE brain, from
the quantity Of liquor he drank
On the 5th inst, as a purity at Peachlm
wcre firing salute in honor of the occupa-
ton Of Yorktown, the gun burst. Harvey
Martin had a thumb blown Of, and two 9th.
ers had their faces badly burned 50 that iear'
were bad that they would lose THEN SIGHT
The citizens of Orleaus County have loaned
the P4ssumpaic Railroad Company $50, U00'
which settles the extension aud completion
Of the road withou, a doubt. j; is said. Isl
suits have been c,mmeuc.i ssaiust ron pay
ing subscribers east OF the line OF the road
The Canadian Parliament has granted a
chart to cJnass; tins r5lI with the Gran!
Truuk At WateIY.i.e
There were several Bellows Falls boys en-
eagel in tie battle 81 Williamsburg IN th'
y. II. 81 one. Janice stack. was Slightly
wounded.
Daniel Bond, Of log,ham, hung h'msel
il has barn last week og r1.sily. n was
al god circum.ttuce- bld made all ar
fragments for bis usual s!rrs w9iA, an,
no cause is assigned i.g the suicide
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-05-23

TIE EDUoATI0NAL SYSTEM Al PosI kyTA-.
Maj. Pangborn, Of the army, who has I1si
returned from Port Royal, states that ne
educational system that has been ilfI5'i'7-4
for the benefit Of cUntr, bands does Oh WJiA
well but that some {, 1000 acres Of land aye
in cultivation by them under the slQe1'-''--
OF suitable business persons.
Maj. Pansb0rn states that HUNDREDS % u. u
amy intend 70 lOcate themselves upon '-
81. Sea Islands" after the close Of the wlI-
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-05-23

OF It's characteristic articles, said
IF we defend il (slayery) agaius, the Alb
oli,i. nsts It il MT for ITS own sake, but simply
becaus /; j. one Of the rights Of our fellow citizens
Of tie South, unicr che mmon national Cons l.
tuition which guarantees alike to them aad 70 us
all Whatever civil anl political rights We enjoy"
Referring to that remark, we said
As To the guarantees Of slavery. which
the Constitution gives to our fellow citizens
If the South, and which the SeEliHei is 50
anxious 20 reserve will the Sentinel obligo
US by quoting for our benefit and that Of its
readers generally, the words in the Constitu
ton which guaranty slavery in any form or
degree to any State or u anybody Whatever
We don't want the d'cta of Toom6s, or Davis,
OF Mason or S.idell, OF the opinions Of Judge
fancy even, or the interpretations and gloss
ings Of any OF tie ''scribes and pharlsees.
We want the language Of the Constitution,
pure and undeflel. We challenge the Ssn-
t'Hef to produce it."
We waited patiently two weeks, and then
reminded the Sentinel that it had not favored
Us with the quotations from the Constitution,
Our impression Is that we gave it a second re
minier; but We are apparently as far off from
having our request granted as We were when
We first made it. Quite naturally we have
concluded the Sentinel could not find any such
thing in the Constitution ard something
Ikea consciousness of that fact appears in the
following, which We quote from the Sentinel
Of last week
" AS the Ere, Press j. in for Constitutional in
qury and discussion, will it oblige us, also, by
quoting for our benefit and that of its readers
generally, the u0rds the Constitution, which
guarantee to any state or TO anybody whatever"
by spsoife designation Of them, any rights and i'm
munlties which thus far have been understood as
secured to US by that venerable instrument And
II it cannot find such specific designations of
rights, properties and immunities, will 1t inform
whether are to understand thence that il re-
CARDS such rights etc. as guaranteed to the cit
liens Of the United States by the national Consti
tuition p
Now it would be serving the Sentinel with
both fairness and courtesy to say to it &:
4" When You have made for us the quotation
We pertiDently asked for, or have frankly
acknowledged that there is no such passage
in the Constitution, it will be soon enough
for US to respond to your request" How
ever, we will not be punctilious in the present
instance, and just to oblige the Seatine
(Which does not seem to be as well posted in
Constitutional reading as it ought to beg we
will make for it just one little quotation
from the Constitution
Article ". SIC 2 The citizens of each
State shall be entitled to all the privileges aud
immunites Of citizens in the several States"
Il strikes US that that is a specific des,gaa-
tion. such as the Sentinel inquiries after. The
passage will be useful for the Sentinel to
mediate upon in connection with II review
Of the history of our country for the last
twenty-five or thirty wears.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-05-23

OF the guard of twenty-five men. said to
be portion of JEFF. Davis body guard, who
came to Newport News in charge of the 500
Union prisoners released last week from
Richmond, but eight returned in the rebel
steamers
"The orderly sergeant SET tho example BY
throwing his gun overheard, and swearing he
would fight no longer for the Coniederacy. \
dozen more guns followed, and the men passed
over into the Union boats, and promptly took tho
oath of allegiance to The Federal Government.
Eighty rebel prisoners who were waiting to 20
on board the rebel steamer, refused TO return 70
the service of the CoDfederaey, and asked to have
the oath of allegiance administered TO them alec:
and proper officers f.om Newport News Came on
board ami administered the oath"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-05-23

~ iNPoRIASI ENAcrHESI.-O.7 IL
point OF Western Virginia the Other Dag -
sts.cd to the legislature the rsEsii %
provision Of S-ats tIe code o. "a-
the non-slaveholders Of the State Nere l---
10 pay Tor every slave that, by reaso1 %
crime, was hung Or transported At c--
both Houses took it Up for cgasl3=Ia-'--
ard a. bill was reported aud pass-l. Uh.--
forever wires out the old law.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-05-23
set us the example in this matter. The fol-
loving order shows what thew are doing:

- $500 SAO"S Nhot lucy dtS toi"-s-
"ADJ AND IssP. GssER,Ls orFIcE,1
"Richmond, April %, 1862.
"N m. Tarntull, Esq, Presiding Justice of Dim
widdie county-sir You are hereby authorized
by the secre-ary Of War TO call upon all those
persons in DinWddie county who have not sent
slaves TO the public works, and 10 call upon tie
county Of brunswick, NottOway and city of Peters
burg, Tor slaves To work on the Peninsula.
~ ou are also authorized 10 appoint assistants
Tor the purpose Of collectin; the SLAYER. The
slaves thus collected will be taken TO the Penia-
suia, snd such Of The slaves row there are from
the county q DinwidIis viii be returned lou
are authorized % take away not TO exceed one
Dali OF the slaves from the counties o. brunswick,
Notioway and the city of Petersburg.
very spect'ully, your cbedient servant,
as. COPPER,
"Adiuiaat aud Inspector General
Tie slaves made available to the rebel
cause By this order were not less than t'oenfy
thousand, and this is bat 1 sample Of what
they arc doing on constantly increasing
scale. Why should we leave this force in
their hands if it can DO taken away? Gen.
Hunter evidently docs hot see why.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-05-23

Fourteen of the wounccd soldieIs. at the
Murine Hospital, were sent to their homes
this morning-all nearly well. The rest are
doing well.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-05-23

rns C,NriscHIIA Acr y t.e, ABS.
q ,he remarks OF senator Sumner. 100 ,..
r,uii-ca,ion ace, and some significant l...
ai ,be 5 .nsts on the amendments l-
%, thc border state men, WILL Dig 'srri a-.. =.
our c'nCrcssi1nii neal
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-05-23

AN'TurR He's srorY.-A E:cuI whites
a. nom li'a.sbarsh that lea Wa 1unI
Ia 81 hay NOV, ia ,As barn %. NJ. "a. Bls.-
wick. which had been buri~i u,c-e oy,r Mao
months. She was in space OF about On,
by six feet, and was alive when found
This Is the third case Of the kini that has
been recorded this spring.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-05-23

fac departure 1i convalescent soldiers q.
t,slr hym,s, lids ieit considerable room .
t.e Marine Hospital, ard a fresh iustlllu-a.
of WOUNDED from the New YORK and Bit.
lulre Hospitals Is expected SON.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-05-23

PERsoNAL.-Col. LeGrand b. Cannon, Of
Cen Wool's staff arrived in town on Satar-
day evening. direct from Norfolk and For
tress Monroe. lie returns at once.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-05-23

MARROW EscAFE.--A Frenchmsn named
Monbellou, who draws water from the Lake,
drove in Monday near tho Rutland passen-
ger depot Getting into deep water sudden.
ly, his horse was drowned. and he himself
rescued after fifteen minutes immersion by
some Of the railroad hands at work near nv.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-05-23

1t is stated that Beauregard is in sore want
Of money. This is strange when we consider
what big check Buell. and Grant lately
gave him on the hank of the Tennessee. -
Prentice.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-05-23
TH1 SENTINEL ON THE CoNsTI-
TUITION.

Ahou; two months ago the SenhRel, in one
OF It's characteristic articles, said
d" If We defend il (slavery) agSins, the Alb
oli.i. usts II l. MT for ITS sake, but simply
becaus- L. j. Of the rights Of fellow citizens
Of tie South, under che mmon national Cons l.
tuition which guarantees alike to them sld 70 us
al wAaIeveE civil and political nights We enioyn
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-05-23

The Democratic party does not neei any re-or-
ganizsti0n- Il was never stronger Mr.. Herald,
than il is to-day, AMI the Hon. e. L. NaI4udis-
ham, a good d uglas Democrat whom t e Adolf
tionists desire T. kill because he stsnds by the
Constitution, Is endorsed Ia his own Congressional
District b. largely increased Democratic vote.
We have no objection 10 supporting conservl-
tive men for Office that belong 20 different pl,ties
than VIC DO, during this Fad and lamentable war,
but cur oath as a freeman will not permit us 10
support men that We believe have contributed
largely TO bring about the war; nor will our man
hood and self respect permit Us q attend any
state, County other conventions. called by H.
publican committees, with a view to participating
in their doings. II the Republicans Of Vermont
think that the Democratic party is dead, they
woefully mistaken. The giant has only been
standings aside until the boys put down rebellion
when Abolitionism, and those trho gre AID aud
comfort will have to hide their heads from 40 H.
dignant people, foT the woes Of widows, the cries
of orphans, ard the blood and treasure expended
in a war, between brethren Of one and the same
government, that never could have been brought
about il the political doctrines Of such iuea as
Jackson, Webster, Douglas and Clay would have
been regarded
The Rutland Courier, We suppose, repre-
sents the views of a consi lerable portion Of
the Democracy Of Vermont, and is as fully
authorized as any body to speak for that par
ty in this State. OF course we are glad to
see it defining its position 60 freely. The
Courier is willing TO sustain conservative
men" of other parties, Republicans eroeD,ed.
since they, as the Courier stOutly maintains,
" have contributed largely to bring about
the war. All right, No Republican will
need, or can desire, the support of the vallau-
digham Democracy i'll this State
The national Republican., 1862-01-17
CREAT CENTRAL ROUTE
" FOE THE WEST, ~
HUDSON RIVER RAILROAD asd NEW rORR
.CkNzRAL RAILROAD

dCDSON hPkH hALLROAD dNd NkW lORK
>CkNzRAL RAILROAD.
On AuD A,r.. D,cux,r. Q, 1851,
Expres Trains leave. New York city dspots Of
aSdson River Railroad daily, Sundays excepted, q
,c% Chamber street E,c. sh ;rs's station
n;Ss Is r:x'' ass:: .Ss: .:' .. ''''' n'
.n,. rs.in "a ~ Nth sleeping hoop. =.
I'D from Soth stre:t Ths 10 % ,. m siespins osS n
Troy. :ad ~ < = ss ios sse Is.ss rs sse q n no"
~. 4 r. As:s ss ~ s. Ssrt c.:
s.. s...v's Rome sns ;s.tiSss . Eoss "a
II ssSss .,. s ~
70 Lake Shore, Buffalo and Lake Hsro, snS Gresi
Wsstern R.lIrced, g! HsniitOl, Torosto, Dsiroi.,
pscS,.s sSSe Ss.Ds Ss S.s K
DuDgque, Peoria, Rock Islsnd, Mrsestins, iowaCity'
iBu,Ilinston, Quincy, sPrinsd:d, Alton, ST. Loss,
Ssti, Dayton. Columbus, cleveland. and III polkt.
"'''' S0FsArsss} s6}sfasss4 ri sSss4T::; Route, g
soston and ksns and S.ratoss Road for sasSteSS
Point, flstt'bursh' Osdsn:bursh, Hout1s:i, - =, ;,
~ Freight Arsnsements BY ths route a sbovs
without change Of Cans, IRON the Depots In Chan.
osn snd Hsd:on streets are Ct oil tes q favorable
iss Of Tins great New York Rcuts, to The Wss. com
mend II to the confidence Of merchants and shipper,
TOR promptnsss and Dispatch -
Ssrs, SSsrs, run In connection on the New York Central
For PARTICULAR as to local train .snd fieixh, ar.
Az, - sHiTH, ~
deo u Superintendent.
The national Republican., 1862-01-17
Highly Important to the Military! !


Now ia the time to send your friends and families
HOLIDAY PRESENTS AND GIFTS.
Orders from the Camps promptly attended to
by return mail, on this side Of the Potomac or
in Virginia. On receipt Of an order for any of
the above articles, with the amount and IL ots.
in postage stamps, to pay for packing and
postage, we will send-fres-by return mail,
any article ordered.
~ Be sure and write name and address,
(oamp' company, regiment, &o.,) plain.
HsAshAsH all soods Uarran,ed - represented,
the monsy rsturnsd within sig days.
~ Stors open from Q =. m. to 10 p. IN.
Don't forget the No.
No. 80, 80, SO, 80.
P.J. BELLEw CO.,
dsoA-lp haaufketursD AssatA
The national Republican., 1862-01-17
GAS FITTING.

GAs FIxTUREs.-Ws have In ore, and
,r daily aAs IL 2.
n style to anything heretofore offered in this market
We Invite citsens Generally TO call and examine
stock Of Gas and Water Fixtures, feeling ooahdent
that have the best selected stock In Wsshingtoa.
All work In the above line intrusted to our care
will be promptly attended 70.
HYERs 4 Mo0HAN,
AA U-6m No. SIC street.
The national Republican., 1862-01-17

k'Ai:L AND WINTER MILLINERY.
1yie. o. Iaii and Winter Hilli.ery On Thun X
~ Ihs sttsntion Of oar former patrons, and the pub
lc seneIally y Invited, end an exam}aaton eeficit.
cd, t err Fancy and Millinery Store, mo- 30 Fenn.
sylvania avenuS between Ninth and Tenth streets
oct 20 HUTCHINSON NUNRO