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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-12-11

\ FRE>cnNAN oN lcE.-Ihc following, trans
lated from the Paris Patrie, Of August 10th
last. and written by one NJ. Berthollet. gives
an excellent Illustration Of the usual accura-
cy of our European friends when referring
to American matters. OF which they know
about as much as they do about the local
politics Of fPatagonia
The population Of Rocklsnd Lake is almost
exclusively devoted to the gathering of lee.
1t practices this trade in a region situated
80 meteres (sic)above the level Of the sea
that Is where Winter reigns, a temperature
the most rigorous perhaps in the world. The
population OF this part Of North America,
though made up of men of al. countries, is
not recruited as easily a. one might suppose.
At such an altitude one does not expose one
self with impunity % such rigorous cold,and
above all, TO such rarciaction Of atmosphere.
Consequently the icefshers, such Is the name
they commonly give themselves, remind one,
by their stunted appearance, Of the Lapland-
ers. The race of these men devoted to
deadly profession, Is constantly wasting
away. But as they earn large wages, they
lead a life Of perils that Is not without Its
charms. and for which they have come 10
have passionate love they prefer the sum
nit Of Rockland Lake and its eternal ice, to
the life of towns. They are satisfied with
drinking gan at discretion, and with the po-
session of savage comfort adapted to their
gross tastes.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-12-11

AFFAIRS At WASHINGTON The President 4,
Message according TO present aspects will
not be forwarded % Congress until Tuesday.
There is much conversation relative TO the
course OF the Clerk of the House of Repre-
senntiyes in making up the roll of members.
The law 90 regulate the duties of the Clerk
in preparing for the organization Of the
Sd OF March last, provides that before the
first meeting of the next Congress, and ey-
cry subsequent Congress. the Clerk Of the
next preceding House of Representatives
shal make a roll thereof. Otthe names Of all
persons and such persons only whose creien-
tials show that they were regularly elected i1
accordance with the laws of their States re-
spectively or the laws OF the United States
No credentials had been fled from Mime
sota, Kansas OF California. up 70 saturday
night All the other States had filed. and
all are correct excepting West Virginia, Or
eg1n. Vermont, Missouri and Virginia. Lass
Friday the clerk sent a telegram to the See
retary Of State OF West Virginia 10 he here
By Monday to correct the returns from that
State. lie will, doubtless, arrive in time ON
he same day lie also sent dispatches TO
Vermont. New Hampshire, New Hampshire
and Connecticut. the last two Of which have
already filed correct credentials. Vermont
has not Yet done 50, but will by to-day.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-12-11

l.. =. SEvEN-rHRIY NoIEs.-The following
official letter appears On the subject OF 80
Treasury notes
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, Nov. so, 1868.
Sir-iour letter, relative to the payment Of
the -eveu-thirty Treasury notes, i at hand.
The decision Of the Secretary in regard to the
redemption Of -even-thiriy notes is, that being
regarded as part Of the temporary loan, they
viii be paid in United States notes, unless hold
ers prefer conversion to payment
The law provides that they may be converted
before or at maturity (in sums not less than
5,0O0) into twenty-years six per cent. bonds,
me principal and interest Of irhieh are payable
~ gold. Very respectfully,
VI. B. FIELD.
Asst Sec. of the Treasury.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-12-11

RAILROAD AccIDENT-The night express
train from Boston was thrown from the track
Thursday night, near Canaan y. H., by
loose rail.
Two passenger cars were thown down a
thirty feet embankment, making almost per-
feet wrecks of them. From twenty to twen-
ty-fve persons were more or less injured.
S,me had their legs broken; others their
arms. and still Others received terrible gashes
IN their heads or in their bodies. A French
woman was so badly burned, from her cloth
ing taking fire irou the upset stove, that IT
is thought that she cannot possibly recover.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-12-11

TowN BOUNTIEs OFFERED.-N oodstOck
$500 Poultncy $500 Pawlet $500 Fair
Haven $500 St. Albans $500; Williams
town 5000; Bedford 5000; Newbury
5000 West Fairlee S225 St. Johnsbury
$500 Chlttenden 1925 Pittsford $500
and the SIS, allowed to the Selectmen An
dover $50. a month !; NlIddletown $500 !;
Manchester $500 East Montpelier $500 :;
Middlesex 5000 Berlin $500; Hartland
$500; Pomfret 5000; Barton 500, month /;
Dover. Grafton, Newfane, Townshend and
Vernon each $500 Windham and London
derry each, $50. per month.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-12-11

TaE IRoN-CLADs At CHARLEsroN.-Our
correspondent on board one of the iron-clads
at Charleston writes, under date of Nov. 20,
that the monitors, after a siege of6ye months,
are now in q better and more efficient condi-
ton, in Consequence Of improvements, than
at the commencement Of active operations
The general testimony, however, is in favor
of the efficiency of the frigate Ironsides, and
the opinion is expressed that If several yes
sells Of this class were at the disposal o. Gov
ernment, less difficulty would be experienced
in obtaining possession Of the city.-BOstOA
TroreLLsr.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-12-11

We learn that Lieut.. Cain has received
orders from the War Department, announ-
cling that heneeforthl men enlisted for the
regular army will be credited to the District
in which they enlist, on its quota under the
last call Had such a rule been in force
heretofore, our town would have had credit
for from seventy-fve to a hundred men who
have enlisted here for the regular army. 1t
will help us now, though coming rather
late in the day. There is no longer any
doubt that Burlington viii furnish its quota.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-12-11

Corps d. .ffrigue, in the service Of the Govern
ment, already numbers fifty thousand brave,
athletic men, who are fighting in support Of this
Government, under the guid ince Of a body Of
most earnest and intelligent officers, who count
their lives as subordinate to the canse theyi are
enrarel in.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-12-11

In Rockland, Me-, on Friday, one Jere-
miah Mitchell was arrested for uttering
counterfeit bills on John Wakefield, booksel-
ler Mitchell belongs in Washington. There
were found upon him spurious bills on the
Brandon Bank, Vermont; New England
Bank, Boston Bank of North America,
Boston, and Adams Bank, North Adams,
Mass.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-12-11

Brigadier General Lee, the Chief of Caval-
ry Of department of the guilt, with large
force Of cavalry, left New Iberia early on
the morning OF Nov. 18th, and after riding
some distance surprised and attacked the
camp Camp Pratt) of the Seventh Texas re-
bel cavalry, killing forty of the enemy and
capturing one hundred rebels, with all their
camp equipage, arms and horses. Our loss
was inconsiderable This rebel regiment
was the one that surprised and captured the
Sixty-seventh Indiana regiment, near Bayou
Cuteau, on the Sd inst.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-12-11

can be no more ground for the present un-
pleasant comparison of our railway cars with
our floating palaces" The judieious en-
terprlse manifested in this new movement is
apparent in the whole administration OF the
Vermont Central Road.-BostOn Adrertiser.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-12-11

RMLRoAD ACCDENT.-We learn that the
night passenger train on the Vt. Central Road
was thrown from the track near NOrthfeld
Saturday morning, by the breaking of a rail.
The Engineer, Mr.. Davis, is reported injured
By scalding, and the fireman WAS severely
hurt havingone or both legs broken "A portion
Of the train was thrown down an embank-
ment; but no passengers were seriously in
ured
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-12-11

llosE-sicKNEss N CAR.-0ccuTation is
grand thing, and quite as impor-
tant to the tone and heart Of an army
hard bread ami bacon. The monster
against which DR.. Kane fought So success
fully 10 the Arctic night, with theater and
frolic, wanders listlessl up and down our
camps. Would you bclieye-and Yet it Is
true-that many poor fellow in this army
OF the Cumberland has literally died to 20
home died OF the terrible. unsatisfei hong
ing. home sickness? That it lies at the heart
of many disease hearing learned name >
1t Is languor, debility, low fever, loss OF ap-
petite, slecplessness, death, and yet, through
all, it Is only that sad thing they call nostal-
gia. Who shall dare b say that the boy
wno 4" lays him down and dies, a-hungered
and starving for home, does not fall as veil
ana truly for his country's sake as if a rebel
bullet had found his heart ont? Against It
the surgeon comhats in vain, for '' who can
minister To mind diseased. The loved
ones at home nave something to answer for
IN this business, and it pains me 10 think
that more than one man has let bis life slip
out of grasp too weak to hold it Just be-
cause his dearest friends did not send him a
prescription once a week, price three cents
a letter from home Is some poor fellow
sinking at heart because you do not write
him? II there is, lay my letter down at
once and write your own, and may lie who
sent messenger all the way from heaven to
earth with glad tidings, forgive YOU for de
ferring a hope to some soldier boy. You
would not wonder at my warmth had you
seen that boy waiting and waiting, as have,
for one little word from somebody. Too
proud to own, and yet too sincere to quite
conceal it, he tries 20 strangle the thought
of home, and goes into the battle whence be
never comes forth. Let me relate one incl
dent. An Indiana soldier was struck in the
breast at Chickamauga and fell. The bull
let errand was about done when It reached
him it pierced coat and Undertaking, and
there was force enough left IN 1t TO wound,
if not to kill him it had To work Its way
through precious package of nine letters,
indited bv one dear heart and traced by one
dear hand that done, the bullets power eA-
pended. there it lay asleep against the sol
dier's breast Have you been making such
a shield, dear lady. for anybody? Take care
that it does not lack one letter OF being bull
let-proOf.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-12-11

San Francisco now ranks as the third city
of the United States in the amount of duties
paid upon imports. Its population is now
near los 900. The increase Of children for
the past year has been about 5000 The ci-
ty has so private schools, attended by nearly y
5000 pupils l0,500 children attend the
public and private schools.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-12-11

vosburgh's wire factory. six other large
buildings, and four tenement houses in Sew
enth Avenue, 29th and 30th streets, were
burned in New York Wednesday morning.
A large number Of families are rendered
houseless Total loss by fire Sl00 900 /:
mostly insured. During the progress Of the
FIRE j. Brown, Foreman OF Hose 80, at i'm
minent risk Of his life, entered the third
story of house, winch was in flames, bravely
rescuipg child from certain DEATH some
s, 900 people witnessed this gallant act.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-12-11

The ELEVENTH Army CoRPs.-The Ele-
venth army corps, which has been in bad
odor since the battle of Charlottesville, but
which fought well at Gettysburg. has Ger
tainly more than redeemed its reputation
now There has been no more brilliant
achievement in the war than the successful
storming of Lookout Mountain by this corps,
under the gallant - Fighting Joe Hooker"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-12-11

TnE BAlILE o.. Le,'sI Gsu' s.--l.. elr-
respondent tacN Y H,raa ,hu- describes
tie par. taken ~ Tire fr-, brigade, 30 niyis-
ION. 30 Corps. whica our loth Vermont
belongs. i'm tile recent ,n1a-m-ut oi the
usat wing Of tae Army oi che Po.omae. De
low tire Bapilan
The Firs Brigade lGen. Morri>l Oft the Third
Division tttr--~1. consisting of the lIth Ntr-
mont. llth " 81 Jersey aud 5lst New YORK. l.i
splendid work This WAS -he first severe action
these men had PARTICIPATED in. They are % ror-
tion Of the recent accession 'o the corps. and
with the remainder Of the division. have been iu-
patient 90 show the OH veterans of the corps that
they wcrr not made Of inferior stuff. Ihcuprlr-
tuuitv was well improved The rcnei- .u their
front were postcd behind @ 1il fence, the
slge of a piece of timber iirrctly ulou the crest
ofa h1l. This position Gen. Morris tlrrel ly
a brilliant charge driving the enemy iu c0ufu-
sion. The rebels ralhei again and attempted TO
retake the position. but were successfully held
At bay for more than an hour. when Jhe ammu-
milton ofour men being exhausted, they were re-
Hcycd hy a brigade from Birney'- division.
Among the casualties in this brigade are the
names Of Capt. Wilcox. | ith New Jersey. killed,
and Lieut. Kingsley, 10Th Vt, wounlel. Capt
Dillingham;, Acting Assistant Inspector General,
had ms horse shot from under him, and is amcag
the missing The losses Of the brigade viii be
about 30 Killed and so wounded The brigade
was actively cngi-cl nearly three hours, and on
beng relieved, because Of the expenditure of all
their ammunition, reformed in good order IN the
rear Of the First Division. No veteran brigade
could have done better service or performed their
part with more steadiness and courage.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-12-11

\ Washington despatch says the report of
the Commissioner ofIndian affairs will show
that the Sioux, driven out of Minnesota into
Dakota Territory, have done all in their
power to induce their brethren there 10 take
up arms against the whites. So that We
may soon have great Indian war on our
hands
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-12-11
The withdrawal of Meade's Army.

Our dispatches announce the withdrawal
of Meades forces TO the north side OF the
Rapidan; and the resumption Of its former
positions. Difficulty Of getting supplies and
the improhability that an attack on Lees in
trenched position could be made with sue
cess joined to the advanced state of the sea
son, are assigned as the reasons We are not
surprised at this movement. We have at no
time been able TO believe that an advance on
Richmond was the prime object Of the late
operations OF the Army of the Potomac: but
that it was to crowd Lee, 30 as to deter him
from sending reinforcements to the rebel
forces at Chattanooga and in front Of Knox
vile. For the present Lee has kept Rich
mond safe from attack: but 1t has been at
the expense of Bragg at chattanooga, and of
L1ngstreet at Knoxville, who doubtless have
called loudly for reinforcements, but could
not have them. While all is going So well
at the centre, we can afford to wait awhile
tor the destruction of Lees army and the fall
of Richmond
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-12-11

The sale of the Government five-twenty
bonds has been light for the last week, but
as the bonds Of the new series viii be ready
next week the sale is expected TO increase
with rapidity. After Monday the Govern
ment agent will he able to deliver the print
ed bonds to all who wants them, which he
has not been able to do for a month back.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-12-11

DEAD BODY FoUND.-The body OF a man
by the name of Abiph Gardiner, was found
ON Lake Street, st. Altans, Friday. The
cause of his death is not known. The face
was covered with blood The affair Will he
Investigated.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-12-11

The operations Of Grants armies virtually
give into our possession the important rail
road tTiansIe-Chattanooga, Dalton and
ClcyeIandn-which has 50 long been re-
earlcdty the South as the military heart of
the rebel contederacy.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-12-11

CASUALTIES IN THE TENTH NERHoNT.-The
following casualties were reported in the
Tenth Vermont regiment during the recent
skirmishes and engagements Of the Third
Corps, Gen. French commanding. The
Tenth formed portion of Murris's Brigade,
Carr's division;
Wounded-Lleut H. W Kingsley. Co. F.
thigh W. NJ. Burdick, Co. d, (Chittenden
Coz both legs; james NJ Mather, Co. b.
washington Co thigh, slight; Alber II
Porter, Co. 6, (Orange Coz thumb amm-
tated Geo. ii. Lawrence, Co. X. (OIlcans
Coz ankle, slight; John Griswold, Co. q.
thigh, slight; John j. Phelps, Co. q, head.
severe Jonat han y. Hesford, Co. O.. shoul-
der, slight: Oscar Garrett, Co. II. Wind
sor Co neck Serg H. NJ Pierce, CO. B.
left arm; W. II. Nelson, Co. b, thumb; A.
Folk. Co. c. (Rutland Coz leg; Chas "
llaincs. Co. g, bowels, died after he was
brought from the field j. Mccoy, Co. X.
nose, \ F. Morton, Co. \, Caledonia Coz
thigh: Corp. Ira ). GOODWIN, Co. X, neck
NJ tireen, Co. F, thigh. Total Is.
We also find reported among the casualties
in the Tribune the name Of Chas j. Reed,
Go. F. 9th Vermont, wounded in face and
shoulder.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-12-11

Volunteering appears to be going on
throughout the State with a success that
promises sure completion of the Vermont
quota before Jan. ). WGhon's Journal re-
lates that the Barre Town Meeting Dec 3,
voted bounty Of $500, and before the meet
ing separated p Of the p required enrolled
themselves. and the number soon ran up To
%, one more than the quota of the town.
Mortified Town Meeting voted bounty of
$3.50 Sixteen were som enrolled and the
quota will probably be filed tonight. The
St. Johnsbury Coledonioa says The work
of recruiting goes bravcly on in this town.
At the present writing ffty-four have en-
listed and more are waiting their turn. 1t
is thought our quota will be filed the present
week
Wheelock town meeting, last week ON
Monday, voted bounty Of $500 and in two
days had the quota Q5,) made up.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-12-11

RssovED--Lieut. A. B. Cain, here re-
cruiting for the 4th u. s. Infantry, has re
moved his Office from Wheeler's Block to
next door north of the express Office in Eng
lesby's Block, ssl rlsioi s19u llais.f
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-12-11

The following is deceptively promulsated
under the head of geological information
..The black tapir is found IN many districts oi
Supatra. but the red fapir is found chiefly In
the District of Columbia.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-12-11

The new L. :. gunboat Sassacus has
proved herself TO be one Of the fastest vessels
in the navy, as she has made seventeen miles
per hour, and that with only twenty-seven
pounds Of steam.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-12-11

Government has ordered the sale Of the
confscated lands in Virginia, South Carolina,
10Th January. The sale will be peremptory
to pay the direct tax of those States.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-12-11

Rank OF BuRLISGroN. Stockholders
at their special meeting last week
refused to reconsider their vote passed at
the annual meeting, concerning the aecep-
tance of their charter.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-12-11

The decision in the case Of Henry Martin,
fugitive from Canadian justice, was rem
dered at St. Adams Thursday by CommIs-
sioner Houghton, which was that the fugi-
tive be delivered over TO the Canadian au-
thorities.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-12-11

THzaz WAS Leayy fall of snow Monday
night along Lake Erie, over foot in depth.
The storm reached as far east as Albany.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-12-11

WAX Mrfrl>c ~ CuAELorrE-A meeting
Of tle citizens of Charlotte was held n the
Town Hall in that place THURSDAY night. 1t
was well attended and wa, addressed by Col.
Barney oi the 9th Vermont. Capt. Reynolds
of the slmc regiment, and q. q. Benedict,
Supt. ofBc-ruitins -wh1 urged prompi and
patriotic action for the support of the Cow
crumcut, the army and tie honor of the
state. Strong interest in the subject WIS
aroused, and the meeting adjourned Io' one
week. To further discuss their duties IN tAe
matter
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-12-11
State Temperance Society.

The next Annual Meeting of the Vermont
State temperance Society will be held at Town
Hall in Burlington, commencing at 10 O'Clock.
A. NJ, on Wednesday, the 10th of December,
1868, and continuing at the pleasure Of the So
ciety. Addresses may be expected on Weines-
day evening. Matters of Importance will be dis
cussed during the meeting. The friends of the
cause generally are invited and all temperance or
ganizations in the State areespeciay requested to
send delegates. The hospitality of the citizens
Of Burlington i expected. Fare one way on
all railroads in the State, except in Southwest
ern- Vermont, by return certificates of the Sec
rotary. Friends Of temperance and humanity
come and help in the good work.
JoHy liOwE, JR.,
W. ArwATER,
JAMES BARRETT, Executive
L0EENlO SHELDON,
WV. 4. BURNETT, COMMITTEE.
w. CL0ssoN,
". ;. BALCH.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-12-11
NUMBER TWENTY FOUR
Personal.

GEN. GEo. J. SrANNAKD has now the i'm.
pOrtant and responsible command Of all tn,
IS. forces in the city Of New York, and
in the various Forts which constitute the de-
fences Of the Harbor. lie has about 1000
troops under bis command
Brigade Surgeon L. j. Dixon, Of Milton.
was released, after nine weeks confinement
in Libby prison, by the recent exchange Of
Surgeons, and reached home on Thursday
last. Though man Of uncommon strength
and yigor OF constitution he became much
reduced by the hardships inflicted on HIM. in
common with all our prisoners, and fully
confirms the published accounts Of starya-
tion and cruel treatment, which many have
doubted because such barbarity seemed to he
too much to believe, even Of the rebels The
suferings Of our men in Richmond have
however been much mitigated of late, in
many cases, by the supplies forwarded by
Northern friends
We learn from the Woodstock Sfaadard
that Frederick Billings, ESQ, of san Fran
cisco, has removed with his family to New
York City, where he will in future reside.
GEN. GRANr's Srccrss.-A Chicago cor
respondent of the Rutland Herald writes as
follows
have conversed with many officers anil soi-
diers who have fought under Grant in various
battles up to and including those attending the
siege Of Nicksburg. and from what learn from
them. | am led to think that the great secret
Of his success Is to be founl in the tact hc is
not content with issuing orlers, leaving IL
10 agents 10 see they are fulfilled, but makes
tireless enquiries AZ TO whether the thing Is done
that be has ordered to lie done. There is no dis
tant point Of the web that does not tremble 10
his touch, and, in the language Of VI Thicrs
as applied by hun to another, " his very dreams
are administrative. This great secret Of success
was not unknown to Napoleon, who constantly
practicel upon IT, And in respect 10 this iuis-
pensable requisite to military achievement, Sir
Charles j. Napier wrote as follows
d" How entirely all thing depend upon the
mode Of executing them, and how ridiculous
mere theories are Ny successor thought, Is
half the world always thinks, that a man IN
command has only To order, and obedience viii
follow. Hence they are baffiel, not from want
Of talent, but from inactivity, vainly thinking
that whils they spare themselyes, every one un-
der them viii work Ike horses. 50
Gen. Grant owes his success to fidelity to de-
tails, Jireiess attention to the wants Of his sol
diers, and sleepless vigilance in seeing that all
his orders have been exactly obeyei.