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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-05-08

NOVEL ELPEpIENT Gen. B. F Butler
testified before the Committee on the conduct
Of the war that liquors were used by the
soldiers in the service TO woeful extent lie
gave tie following illustration.
I've used to send picket guard up mile
and a half from Fortress Monroe. The men
would leave perfectly sober, yet every night
when they came back We would have trouble
with them on account Of their being drunk
Where they got their liquor from we could not
tell Night after night We instituted a vigorous
examination, but 1t was always the same The
men were examined over and over again their
canteens were inspected. and yet We could find
no liquor about them. At last it was observed
that they seemed to hold their guns M very
straight, and upon an examination being made.
1t was found that every gun barrel was filled
with whiskey and it Is not always the soldiers
who do this. ordered a search Of the Adams
express company, and examined the packages
sent to the soldiers by their friends. and in one
day have taken $50 different packages Of l.
quor from the trunks, boxes and packages sent
to the soldiers by their sympathizing friends at
home
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-05-08

The Government Censor at Washington,
1t is stated, allows nothing to be telegraph
ed about Gen. Hooker's position or move
mcnts, whether successful or not. 1t is re-
ported that a movement has been made cut
ting off the Richmond and Fredericks-
burg Railroad, at Bowling Green, which
is twenty miles south Of Fredericksburg,
and also (Which seems hardly pOssible) at
Hanover Court House, which is but Is miles
from Richmond If either statement Is true,
Lee is no doubt cut off from Richmond and
all reinforcements, and is fairly surrounded
with Hooker in front, this expedition on his
left, Sedgwick in his rear. and the river, de-
Tended by part of Rockers troops on his
right.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-05-08

The Army Of the Potomac has again
fought its old enemy, the rebel army Of Viz
ginia At Manassas, on the Peninsula, at
Antietam, at Fredericksburg, the two
tried their strength and the event in each
case, if not a success for the rebels, was not
case, but Il partial was success for our forces.
The battle Of Chanccllorville, however,
fought on Saturday and Sunday, Monday.
and Tuesday probably has resulted in
a decisive victory for Us.
Hooker's rapid movement up, across, and
down the river, on the other side, took Lee
BY surprise, and before he could attack,
Hooker was entrenched at Chancelloryille.
Lee, leaving small force to keep the heights
Of Fredericksburg, marched out on Friday
70 attack him, he did so on Saturday with
partial success, but was not able 10 keep in
Hooker's rear, where Jackson's corps at one
time penetrated, or to drive him from his Do
sition. Every attack made by the rebels on
Sunday was repulsed, and the slaughter made
among them rs with utter recklessness they
threw themselves against our batteries, is stat
ed to have been very great. That our own
loss was not slight, is certain.
1t is stated that of seven divisions sent
against Hooker during those two days, five
were nearly destroyed. The number of pris-
oners taken was over 1000, up to Monday at
10 P. NJ, which is the latest hour touched
by our news up to this morning
While Lee was vainly endeavoring to crush
Hooker west of the city, and to that end
drew almost all bis forces there, Gen. Sedg-
wick with his corps crossed the river, storm
cd the heights made famous by the bloody
battle Of fredericksburg, drove out the rebel
division that held it, and made junction
with force from above that came upon the
rear, and planted their flag upon the rebel
breastworks, even before their cannon had
ceased to fire on Sedgwick in front
The rebels have fought with terrible ener-
g. with the energy Of despair, for it is their
only hope. Elu ler is said to have remarked,
after reaching Charlottesville, that Lee sar-
ny WAS now tle property Of the army Of the
Potomac. Unless the desperation Of the re-
bels thus sa rounded has proved an over
match for tie yalor and determination Of the
Federal trooTs-and We sec no signs Of any
such termiaation-the Army of the Poto-
mae has at last and signally defeated its old
foe
Our telegraph dispatches give particulars
of the bloody fight up to Wednesday
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-05-08

FlRING on NEGRO PlcEE1s.-The Hilton
Head correspondent of the y. Y. Trib~re
says
The negro brigade IS still doing picket
duty on Port Royal Island The moment the
rebels on the opposite side Of Beaufort river
discovered that the negroes were in front Of
them. in direct violation of an agreement not
70 fire upon pickets, commenced tirin. upon
the negroes, and wounded two Of them. The
moment Gen. Hunter learned what they were
about he gave orders 10 the negroes 70 return
the fire vigorously. and shoot every rebel sol
der they saw at sight. The order was quick
IL obeyed. and several Butternuts were seen
to bite the dust For the past few days We
have not heard of any more firing upon negro
piekets.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-05-08

TIE REALITIES OF A SOLDIERS LIFE-Weep
for the soldiers when the weather is bad. for
they feel 1t as you never have yet Put
man in the field and soak him with rain be
has no warm change of clothing to comfort
him chill his hands or feet, he has no regis
ter and slippers 10 thaw out the frost weary
his body, he has no soft bed 70 charm the
ache away put his stomach ont of order, he
has no chance to stop and with delicate home
tit-bits recover his shaken balance. He must
dry his clothes on his body, chafe his hands
and feet INTO warmth or let them stav numb.
catch his half-rations Of sleep by the side of
the road or in the burrows Of the field draw
his belt tighter and push on without word
Of complaint. He knows no house nor UNI
brella when 1t rains, SHOWS or is cold no
fan, and very likely no shade, when the sun
beats holly. Put ten or fifteen pounds of
knapsack on his back, four pounds of car
trldges drawing down on one side. six or
eight pounds OF haversack and canteen on
the other, twelve pounds OF gun in his hands.
two pounds Of extra cartridges in his pockets.
beside his clothes and what necessaries he
carries, and then ask him for a long and "a
pid forced march. That is heavy marching
order Pretty soon the blanket is taken from
the knapsack and thrown into the bushes
then the oyercoat follows suit, then the snare
cartridges, then the rations minimized, then
the men drop out and sit down by the side of
the road to catch their breath and mop away
the perspiration. All then the true officer
finds chance 10 take tender care Of his men.
We think of one sturdy captain, who march
cd hardly five of a late ffty miles tramp.
without, a knapsack on his back and gun
on his shoulder for one and another Of his
tired men. After this, when man tells you
ieebly that he isn't strong enough to gp to
war, YOU may feel more like bclicving him
than you have. There are often times in this
war for which camp life is only a prepara
tive, which calls into play every bit Of sinew.
wire, pluck that there Is in man and un-
les he can come out Of each Of those times
ready, after proper rest, To- * through it
again and again, he falls short of the truc
idea Of ''soldierly endurance
Springfield Repu5hcqa.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-05-08

The STH VERMONT UNDER FIRE-Thc cor
respondent of the Boston T'rdreller writing
Of the battle of Beasland says
But two or three officers remained on their
horses Among them very cOnspicuously sat.
perfectly upright and still, like statue, Col
Thomas, of the eth Vermont His regiment
was on the extreme right and supported "a
battery, where the shot fell the thickest
Not a single man ran or showed any DISPOSE
ton to do so. All the regiment did molly
so did the whole brigade.
When the force first started from. Ber-
wich's Bay, the correspondent says
Capt. Dutton of the 9Th Vermont, who
was diminishing in the field, in advance of
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-05-08

his brigade. which marched in line of battle,
woke up the enemy's mounted pickets, and
quite alittle sharpshootingwas done, but Dut-
ton pushed boldly ahead and the enemy re-
tired. The Captain did SO well all day, often
under very gallant fire, that he needs es-
pecial praise.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-05-08
Allnlieh Fay.

Assignees and others holding order for allotted
pay Of the Second, Third. Fourth. Fifth and
Sixth Regiments, and Company &C" Of the
Ninth Regiment. are hereby notified that returns
have come to hand for November December. JAN
usry and February. and this Office is prepared
to pay the sums received in the usual way
J. B. PAGE,
State Treasurer.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-05-08

stationed there will be razed to the ground and
;. That any citizen Of Williamsburg not be-
longing to a regularly organized corps, who shall
he found cooperating in these attacks and rising
IN arms against the occupying troops, viii be
put TO death violator of the laws of civilized
warfare
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-05-08

1t has recently been decided by compe-
tent court in Philadelphia that de-erter
from the American Army is felon and mry
he shot by the guard Of a Provost Marshal
while attempting to make his cscapc.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-05-08

DoUBTTuL.-The Lyno2burg Va.) ReTui-
bean after referring 10 the statement that
tenpenny mails are passing current a. money
in North Carolina, saws
We have no such metallic basis for our
currency here Our circulating mediums
are grains Of corn representing five cents,and
guilds Of tobacco representing the decimal"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-05-08

An officer of Farragut's fleet writes that
had the firing when our feet went past the
Port Hudson batteries been continued an
hour longer, as one of the rebel officers taken
prisoner admitted, the rebels would have
abandoned the place They spiked one bat
terry as it was. He also says the ram Webb
was sunk by broadside from the Mononga-
hela.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-05-08

The report that General Bragg was shot
by General Breckenridge was brought by
prisoners captured hy General Reynolds
They say that Bragg had condemned some
kcntuckians to death Breckinridgc re-
monstrated angrily, saying that shooting
kentuckians was played out, and if the or
der was executed he would shout Bragg. The
latter executed the Kcntuckians, and Breck-
inridgc killed him. The report Is now said
10 he untrue
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-05-08

Adlices from Port Royal say another at
tack will BE- made on Charleston on the
81 IT May. The Monitors nrc all ready for
action. The rebels have placed further OBJ
structiDns IN the harb,r.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-05-08
4 ard.
State Treasurer.

would ask those who have 50 literally dona-
ted to defray the funeral expenses Of Mr.. John
Pope and also aid his family. to accept my heart
felt gratitude for the favor and kind remem-
brancs of Us, and trust they will not be forgotten
in the hour Of trial and afiiction.
Mas. y c. PoFr
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-05-08

BrHNs1uE ArIrR YsLLANpIGH'N--Ihe ar
rest Of Vallandigham, an account Of which
reached us by telegraph Tueslay. Il account
cd tor as follows
A Columbus, Ohio, correspondent OF the
Chicago Ti1b,,ne. says that Nallaudigham
recently made a speech there, in which he
denounced zen. Burnside's order. and said
that the courts martial being held at Cincin-
natl were Illegal. and that he would resist
them. Vallandigham was To speak az Mt.
Vernon. a little town in the hackwoods Of
Ohio, the next day, a. nd zen. Burnside has
sent up portion Of his staff in citizens
dress T. report him.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-05-08

A sucGEsTroN.-Gen. Fremont suggest
the propriety of employing freedmen in the
construction of the Pacific railroad. If freed
men do all the jobs that are proposed for
them, the question SO often asked within the
last tsn years "what TiR you do with the
slaves if you free them ?" will be pretty eff
fectually answered
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-05-08

The 10th Maine regiment passed through
Boston Friday morning on It's way home, the
two years term of service for which 1t was
enlisted having expired. Seventy five men
had been killed or died Of wounds during
their term Of service, and forty eight had
died of disease. Two hundred and forty had
been discharged from disability and other
CAUSES
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-05-08
Shelburne, which he found in the street
Part of the money was recovered

Ma. PRocIoR's CONCERT Tuesday evening was
4 pleasant one and well met the anticipatiohs
raised. Mr.. Proctor's debm before Bur
lington audience may he considered very
successful. Miss Houston's '.Slumber song
was the most acceptable to the audience De
ing loudly encOred, and in response she sang
the "Ilast Rose of Summer" Mr.Arbuekle
showed himself master Of the eOrnet,-an
instrument not well adapted, in our opinion.
for an indoor concert. but most skilfully
handled on the occasion. The finale from
s.Lucia di LammermOor. was most beauti-
fully played, and should have received more
applause than It did The Piano duets by
Messrs. Moore and Proctor vers sbly gwen.
the latter gentleman showing much skill and
taste in execution. and also in the beautiful
solo performed by him. Mr.. Moore played
Gottschalk's last HOPE, piece familiar
10 our musical readers. which suffered moth
ing in the hands Of an interpreter like Mr.
Moore
Mr.. Proctor has veilIecommended himself
az musician. to the citizens Of Burlington.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-05-08

Complaints are made Of the term copper
head applied to the men who are opposing
administration. The term. derived from one
oi tue most venomous stcalthy snakes. docs
not, by any means, apply to those who op-
pose the mode in which the war i, carried
on, but only to those who, under prctenc,
OF such opposition, really oppose the war
itself, aud manifest their sympathy with the
rebellion to men who, in their hatred of
the administration, would risk the ruin of
Their country men who find fault withcyery
thing and propose nothing who discourage
the north by exaggerating our disasters and
magnitying the successes and the resources of
the enemy men who intrigue with foreign
powers for Intervention men who refuse IL
stand by their country because they do not
like those to whom the people have cntrust-
cd the government. Such men and such pa
pers are coPPerheads: and when they are cal
led so, il any apology is necessary. ii is due to
the reptile. not to the traitor
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-05-08

How 1HEY DRAW BArIoNs.-A corresp9n-
dent Of the Tribune sends a letter from
captured rebel mail, in which the writer
Saw .wc intend letting the Yankees ad-
vance on towards fredericksburg, and Cen
Longstreet will play on them. while We IN
tend getting all their supplies We stand IN
need Of them for our rations are getting very
short. and we have toderend on the Yankees
for something 10 eat.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-05-08

We are informed that the Rutland Rail
road docs not make any change of time this
week II - the New York and Boston mails
will for the present arrive at 6 and $50 p.
VI. as heretofore. The Montreal passengers
will have to wait till next morning before
proceeding.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-05-08

THF VERMONT ScULF1oR.-Larkin j. Mead,
il. .'of Brattleb0ro, established himself as a
sculptor IN Florence, Italy, two months ago
set III q little statue OF Echo IN clay :
Nj Corcoran, the Washington banker, cav
il liked. and ordered it, 10 be finished in mar
be. for $500.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-05-08

The LATE GENERAL BERRT.-We have a
report by telegraph, that Major General
Hiram G. Berry was killed on Saturday. at
the battle at ChancellOrsyslle. General Der
" belonged at Rockland, Maine, and went
into service in the early part Of the war. Colo
mel of one Of the Maine regiments, and had
won promotion for bravery in the field He
was about ~ years Of age, was formerly in
the lumber business, and was reported 10 be
wealthy. He was al one time Mayor Of
Rockland. and had been member Of the
Maine Legislature. He was man Of ability,
high character. and influence.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-05-08

TowN CLERK.-On account Of i'll health,
Mr.. B. NJ. Webb, who has held the office Of
Town Clerk for some years has resigned, and
the Selectmen have appointed Edgar Pitkin
in his place.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-05-08

PAryES1 OF IRE ARNT.-On Friday (2ith)
the last quota Of greenbacks was issued to
raymasters, which completes the amount
necessary 70 paw the whole army Of the Unit
ed States up to and inclusive Of the Both Of
April. ls63-the total sum being S59,760,-
000
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-05-08
THE WEEKLY FREE PRESS

Is published every Friday morning, containing
the news Of the week from all parts, interesting
correspondents from the army, and local and
general intelligence.
TERMS.
Two DOLLARS per year. Ifpsid absolutely in
advance, 81 20. Single copies five cents.
For rates of Advertising. &c. inquire at the
FREE Press OFFICE, No. College St, Burling-
ton, Vt
GEO. " * C. G BENEDICT,
Editors & Projectors
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-05-08

We notice in the last number Of the SIM
btc A"'er'oaH, an engraving and description
OF the money-lrawer invented by Mr. &. q.
lsham' of thi- place, which We spoke Of some
time since
TN the 2ist ult., patent was granted to
James H. Hills. Of this place, for improved
car coupling.
ARRESTED. Matthew Kelly was arrested
Tuesday for aPpropriating the contents of
a Iceket-book belonging to Mr.. Towsley Of
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-05-08
FREE LABOR N LoUrsAyA.-Says an officer

FREE LABOR N LoUIsIASA.-Says an officer
of Massachusetts regiment
had much conversation with the railroad
superintendent, keen Connecticut officer,
who Is perfectly convinced of the practicable
ity Of Banks free labor scheme from full
years observation. He has twenty five humid
red under his control He says he is perfect
ly convinced too, of the perfect feasibility of
employing white labor. The health of his
white employers last year was bet
ter than that Of his blacks"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-05-08

The MINI VERMONT REGIMENT, Is IN th
Sd Brigade of the Sd Division Of the 9th Ar
my CORPS, under Maj. ten. Peck's command
and Is near Sufllk. Va.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-05-08

This is an excellent plan, says the Se,ifi-
mel; it would remove the whole difficulty
only the rebel Government has no sugar.
That does somehow. interfere with the
Virginia farmers plan
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-05-08

\ dispatch from Salt Lake saws the In
dams are all sueing for peace
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-05-08

The HoraH Of May 2nd, publishes an OF
der from Gen. Hooker, requiring all news
paper correspondents to sign their names to
their letters. In case they or their employ
Gle fail to Do 50, they viii be put GU; of the
army lines and the circulation of the papers
suppressed.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-05-08

+
Journal, writing from Acquia Creek, Cff-
teen miles from Falmouth.) under date Of
April 18th, Gays
Ia passing through the army YOU Will observe
marked distinction between the New England
troops and those from other portions ofthe coun-
try The former are much neater in their per
sons and in their camps, and more gentlemanlv
in their manners. and in general. appear much
better than do most Of the latter. If YOU pasS
camp full Of rude, bosterous fellows, given to
calling out insulting things to passers-by, and
TO playing dirty tricks upon innocent travellers.
that regiment is pretty sure 10 be from Penusvl
wanna or New York Not that all regiments
from those States arc Of that character. and
when they are, 1t Is mainly the fault Of their off
GERS. New England has been greatly favored in
that her various cOmmonwealths have had GOV
ernors who have endeavored TO select the best
men 10 take charge Of the soldiers they have
sent out Then, again, there is more Of home
influence reaching out after our bows, making
them feel that although they have come down
into this desolate region, where FIRE and blood
and death bear rule, yet they have not got who'll
ly beyond the reach Of religion and civiliza-
ton.
learn that there is at present much interest
ielt in religious matters. Numbers are daily ad-
ded TO the great host who take Jesus Christ 10 be
the Captain Of their salvation MANY of the
Chaplains are laboring earnestly. faithfully. sue
cessfully for the saving Of souls Rev. j. W.
Alyord, Secretary of the American Tract Sooi-
ETY. (Bostonl is indefatigable in sowing the good
seed throughout the length and breadth of the
army, praying, preaching, circulating the print
ed Word, laboring individually. and he is bless
ed in seeing much fruit of his labors.
The Christian Commission, too, has its tents
all through the army, and it, too, is instrument
tai in doing much good. Through all these
agencies, and others-the Chsplancy. the Tract
Agency, the Christian Commission, and the in
huence of letters from deyout friends At home
many Of our patriot soldiers are enlistinr as
champions Of the cross, and are becoming and
are doing good service in the army Of the church
militant.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-05-08

NEW ENGIAND Tsoors- RELIGIOUS Mar
1EEs. ia correspondent of the Boston
Journal, writing from Acquia Creek, (ff-
teen miles from Falmouth.) under date Of
April 25th. savs
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-08-25

catelullg eoreetsd lgilA svery eAange.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-08-25

PAYMENT OF TAxRs.-The undersigned Re-
ceiver Of City Taxes, will be at the Citg Hail ON
and after the hrst day of July, 1853, between
the hours of O'clock and ~ iu the morning
and from 2 to in the afternoon, for tho purpose
Of receiving Taxes. A deduction of five per cent
IS made on all Taxes paid in July Ali paid in
August aud up to the day Of election the face Of
the bill must he paid, and after that date five per
cent will be added TO the hill
CORNELIUS NJ. CAREY.
ie i9-2m. Receiver Of Tax,s
sSe~ caEAP JoHN's Is the greatest place IN
town.
1es" Cheap John sells more Boots and Shoes
than any other store in Delaware
DsaS- Cheap John has the greatest stock of
amy other store in Delaware.
gS0- Cheap John il the sole agent for the bes
spool Cotton made IN tho world, at the STAR
STORE No. COG Market Street
SAVE YOUR Observation-Disclosures the Delaware
Saving Bank is located at the Office Of william
McCaulley Esq, No. Cog Market street. viii
mington, Del, and is opened every duy TO re-
eoive deposits AN amounts received from one
dollar upwards, and 1--WE per cent interest pnid
on the same from the day of deposit.
WM. McCAuLLEY, President.
JoHN p Ruin. Seev
To LET, the 4th story of Ferris & Garretts
building, suitable for societies. Jan23-tf
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-08-25
ENGLISH AND CLASSICAL
INSTITUTE.

flHE Winter Session Of the Institute will open In the
i MORROW hulLrlNG, adjoining the Custom House,
M. dI2 King Street, uu MONDAY, August 3lst, 1863
n. q, GAYLEi, A, NJ, Principal.
jy 3l3m sos Lombard street.