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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-06-05

HOOKER AND LEE.-The Baltimore CORES
pendent of the n. Y. Herald ayers, on nu-
thority of facts just learned from Richmond,
that Ice has now but forty thousand men
on the Rappahannock, having sent since the
battle of Chancellorville o 900 to Richmond
and the Peninsula, and 90 600 to Bragg at
Chattanooga; that the rebels think Hooker
has but fifty or sixty thousand men, having
lost fifty thousand in battle and by the return
of regiments whose time has expired, and
consequently will not dare u attack Lee
again till after the CONSUMPTION has swelled
his army once more,-wherefore the rebels
are turning their attention and energies to
save Vicksburs. The writer urges therefore
that Hooker should at once advance again,
as the utmost force that could be gathered
against him would be eighty-fye thousand
en,-and that at the risk OF leaving Rich
mond utterly defenceless against Gems. Peck
and Reyes. He says that by the middle OF
June the fate of Vicksburg will be deter
mined and the battle between Bragg and
Rosecrans will have been fought, and wheth-
er Grant and Rosecrans arc defeated or not
he says that then Lee, reinforced from the
West, will advance upon Hooker.
Surprising the writer's figures to be accu-
rate, it would seem to be policy on the part
Of Gen. Hooker to recross the Rsppahan-
mock, and offer battle to Lee, for surely his
forces greatly outnumber those Of the rebels,
and ought to defeat them; and supporting too,
that Grant captures Vicksburg, and that
Bragg is beaten By Rosecrans, it would seem
probable that the three defeats might damage
the rebel cause n little
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-06-05

\ letter from one of the Vermont Cavalry
dated May 9th, Published in the Windsor
Journal, says
| am happy to inform you that the Vermont
Cavalry has been heavily reinforced By the ar
rival Of ninety-eght men and four commissioned
officers from the parole camp at Annapolis
These were mostly taken by the rebels at Broad
Run. few taken at Aldie and at Herndon Sta
ton.
The officers returned are; Lieuts Cummings,
Watson. Cheney and Sawyer. Major Wells and
Capt. Schofeld will he with us in Il few days
They are exchanged, and are now engaged dis
iributing exchanged solliers to the regiments in
this department.
Our regiment IS now the strongest in the brig
ade. Eight hundred and eleven men are report
Il present. iifty-;wo Of whomare upon the sick
Lat, leaving Cor duty seyon hundred sad 6hy-
nine. The Vermont Cavalry is not quite played
out
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-06-05

Of the juries, and hourly expectation Of the
enemy, salvation Of the city and Of the Union
Itself, which would have been convulsed to
its centre had that conspiracy succeeded all
these constituted law Of necessity and self
preservation, and rendered the saiuS popuh
supreme over the written law. The officer
who is called 10 act on the superior ground,
does indeed risk himself on the justice Of the
controlling powers Of the constitution, and
his station makes it his duty to incur that
risk"
There would seem from this to be little
doubt how jefferson would act were he at
the head of affairs now. lie would set a De
mocratic precedent which even Brooks and
the Woods would respect.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-06-05

Tn lsr VERMONT BEIeApE.-A eorrespon-
dent Of the freeman from the 2ud Vermont.
writing "ncar White Oak Church, May
25th" says
The Eth and 9th regiments are very neatly
situated. The ground is gentle swell COW
cred with low busby pine trees which have
all been trimmed up to certain height, and
where not thick enough others were planted
leaving the tops to form complete canopy
of. bougbs overhead, and making the grounds
have the appearance of some cool subterra-
mean abode well lighted and airy. The streets
are cleanly swept and everything looks neat
and tidy. The 9Th seems 70 have been less
fortunate in the selection of location. not
% much for want Of taste as on account Of
the unhealthiness Of the place. 1t is said
nearly half Of the men were sick or 50 ener-
waited IS to 10 unfit for hard duty. The sur
geon attributed the cause, understand, to
the water used, and very likely he was right
They are doing better now. The 2nd is sit
uate,l apart from the rest, as usual-in con-
sequence Of our singular character, suppose
ON an elevated piece Of ground in the edge
Of the woods, where the cool breeZes, when
there are any, can fan away the heat, and
where the shade Of the tall pines can miti-
gate in measure the burning Of Virginia
sun
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-06-05

The Commissioner Of Internal Reveu-a
decides that note given for the payment OF
$50 or less, is subject 70 stamp duty as other
notes.
\ demand note. which II not intended
to run more than 50 days, should Be STAMPED
the same as note drawn for specific time
not exceeding 50 DAYS.
A demand noteA which is intended 70
run for a greater length OF time than 50 days
should lie stamped appropriately to the nne
intended that it shall or may run tor IN thr
event Of collection thereof being required ~
law, there might h. trouble in that collection
if the stamp duty paid was not appropriate
to the time the note had run.
The stamp duty required upon an a--is l.
ment Of a mortgage, should be the same a.
upon an original mortgage, given Tor the
mount rem aiming unpaid upou the assigned
mortgage
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-06-05

TIE RrBEI PRIvArEER VIRGINIA 1t has
been stated that the privateer japan or Vir-
GINA was enabled TO make her departure
from Greenock Scotland, by blunder of the
American Consul at Liverpool who sent word
to the British authorities that she was gong
but did not say where the vessel was. Con-
sui Dudly publishes letter saying that he
never sent any word at all about the sailing
Of that vessel, and the British government 50
far as he knows never took any steps at Liy-
pool or any where else, 10 proven; hor sailing.
The consul at Glasgow in whose district she
was, wrote that he had done all he could in
the matter.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-06-05
MILITARY PRIsoS,

Cincinnati, Ohio, May -, 1906.
To ire democracy Of OHIO: Banished from
my native State for no crime save democratic
opinions, and free speech to you in their defense.
and about to go into exile, not of my own viii.
but by the compulsion Of an arbitrary and tyr
annie power which | cannot resist, allow me s
parting word. Because despotisrn and a supe-
rior force so will it, 60 within the Confederate
lines. | well understand the purpose Of this or
der. But in vain the malice Of enemies shsll
thus Continue 10 give color 10 the calumnies and
misrepresentation Of the past two years They
little comprehend the true character Of the man
with whom they have to deal No order Of ban
ishment, executed by superior force, can release
me from my obligations, or deprive me of my
rights, as a citizen Of Ohio and of the United
States. Ny allegiance to my own State and
government shall recognize, wheresoever may
be, as binding in al thing, just as though re
mained upon their soil Every sentiment and
expression Of attachment to the Union, aud de-
voiion 10 the constitution-to my country
which have ever cherished or uttered, shall
abide unchanged and unretrscted till my return.
Meantime, will not doub; that the people Of
Ohio, covering not a moment before either the
threats or the exercise Of arbitrary power, will,
In every trial, prove themselves worthy to be
called freemen.
c. L. VAILASpIeHIN-
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-06-05

The UNIVERSITY LIsRARY.-The handsome
and commodious Library Building o! the
University Of Vermont which was ercctcd
last season was opened for the visitation
Of the public on the Sd "Wednesday, at 2
p The alcovcs were not completed and
the books 50 fully arranged in them as to
justify this exhibition at a previous date
After short time spent in viewing the ar
engagements Of the Library, an address ap-
propriate to the occasion, was delivered
by Rev President ToKRET, In the University
Chapel
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-06-05

So much money i- received from the sal,
Of the go bonds, that no legal-tcnder notes
have been issued for some time. and the
books Of the Treasury Department show 4
decrease Of the amount of such notes, in cir
culition. Ii Is thought that the amount re-
ceived from these bonds will average three
millions Per day, Ger the rest Of this month.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-06-05

Col. D'Utassy, who has been on trial be-
fore Court Martial for sometime, charged
with selling appointments, selling Government
horses and swearing To false accounts against
tie Government, las been sentenced 10
years Imprisonment at Sing Sing, with loss
Of rank and pay.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-06-05

II. S7.,.nG @! lest vel says the FREE
Par accused 1t vr5nEsully falseho9d, and
rei,erates q, statement tia. an editorial ~
ticle published in the DAitv FREE Pass Of
May L, ls52, was 10, gallished in the
WLrELY FaLE Pass. nat Ne denied in
the S,g;,ael Of the week be ore was the iinpli-
cation that any article VS.. ss the Senfiael
phrascd it. suIpysseed'' because We desired
to trim our course 70 sui the views Of the
Administration.
The !Se1tiael makcs = hl9nder, fatal to It's
argument, and showins conclusively that 1t
was more anxious to Justify It's attack on the
FREE PREss, than to state correctly the facts
of the case. The editorial referred 10 IeGs
published in the WEEKLY FREE Pass, with
the exception stated by us Of those sentences
saving in effect tina, Hunters proclamation
was doubtless ISSUED with the approval Of the
government, which statement was hy that
time shown 10 be incorrect. The omission
did not alter the tone of the article but only
conforIned it to the actual condition OF facts.
The Sentinel, however, not seeing the intro
ductory sentences it had observed, jumped at
once TO the conclufion that the whole article
was gone, and forthwith cries ont that the
FREE Pass a." hid got out Of Its leading
strings" and had to " suppress its articles
The Scntina inquiries how often it happens
that editorial articles of the DAILY FREE
Pass are selected from the excess of matter
and left out in the Weekly. We answer,
almost every week" Bat that docs not
imply any suppression" ofopinion by us,or
any attempt to trim our course to suit the
views of any one-except in the minds Of
those who desire to misrepresent us.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-06-05
THE WEEKLY FREE PR Ess

Is published every Friday morning, containing
the news Of the week from all parts, interesting
correspondence from the army, and local and
general intelligence.
TERMS.
Two DoLLARs per year. Ifpaid absolutely in
advance, 81 IS. Single copies five cents
For rates Of Advertising, &C, inquire at the
FREE Press OFFICE, No. 6 College St, Burling-
tor, Vt
GEO. W. & G. G. BENEDICT,
Eiitors s Projectors
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-06-05

THE DuENCEs or RICHNoND.-Tbe He
raids Baltimore correspondent, who claim,
to have reliable news direct from Richmond,
states that the new Merrimac II finished and
ready for action and that she viii he found
to BE- quite as formidable a, was her name
sake last wear The story Of her being a tail
ure II, he alleges, put in circulation for tho
same purpose a similar reports were spread
about her predecessor on the James Re-
pccting the works erected for the defence Of
Richmond, he states that the total number o.
forts are twenty-eiGht, mounting two humid
rel and ninety-thrCe guns. These had been
all completed before the heginnin. Of last
Winter. the aCthoritic-' having become
alarmed by the near approach Of Mcclellan
army The forts are scattered over space of
several miles around the CITY. reaching on
this side rs far as the Chickahoninv They
command the entrance 10 every direction.
particularly hv the railroads and the james
river. The guns are Of every calibre from
small field pieces M 70 l00-Tounders and J.
inch shell guns The NAMES and armameut-
Of the principal works ar, as follows Fort
MacrEier, ct-cmated, with Is guns Fort
Randolph. Il Fort Jackson. IS Fort John
son, Is (; Fort Darling (n1w casematcd ard
iron-plated) 20 ; Font Lac, Il guns. Aicori-
ing - JLi- writer, the Richmond of to-cav
five times as str1ng as II was YER ago.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-06-05

a Springfield correspondent OF the St.
Louis Democrat publishes large number of
extracts from letters of secessiOnists in Hi
nois, going to show that formidable prepare
tions are makingjn that State TO resis, the
draft, secret military organizations. &c,
having been formed for that purpose.
Yet many say Yallandighaai's talk was
doing no harm
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-06-05

VERMONT QroTA.-A private letter from
Washington informs Us that tie quota of
Vermont in the coming draft will be 1900
Of which the lst District will furnish go,
the 2d 707, and the Sd Gil. The requisite
uniforms will be ordered the present week
from New York.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-06-05

RUyoRs.-Of nothing has the present war
bocn 50 productive as Of rumors. There have
been victories and defeats. advances and re-
treats and strategic movements in consider
able numbers, but these sink into lnsignif-
canoe when compared with the countless
hos;s Of rum3.s that have alternately terri
fed and rejoioed the people. Rumor has
ruled rs with lespotic power. Oae day
flag are ayinS and cannon speaking the Joy
which Rgusor gives, and the next day this
game tyrant laughs at those Who have been
fooled. Il has come 10 he a part Of the study
of wise men T. investigate and explain the
science Of Rumor. He who is wise in judg-
ing Of rumors is . man of singular sagacity
and foresight. \ man Of ordinary intellect
need make no pretension to proficiency in
this difficult science. Men who Do not
clam 10 have risen above the ordinary frail-
ties Of human nature submit, doubtless with
inward suffering, but with folerajle outward
equanimity, to the tantalizing process TO
which Rumor subjects them. Now and then
we notice some would-be-wire editor, or ora
Gle Of political circle, who claims that he
has shown his accustomed prudence in not
cTediting fully some bit of bogus news, that
everybody else has received implicitly but
such triumph il OF short continuance, for be-
coming unfortunately enthusiastic over some
delightful announcement which he is able to
make in advance of his cotemporaries. the
wise man suddenly finds himself caught and
SHARED and taken.
We give one example, toa,a IRON an ex-
change which rridcs itself,perhap- justly,uP-
on being the most cautious and reliable in
receiving and publishing news Of any in the
state Of New York 1t said after the rumor
that V,cksburg had fallen had beer resolved
The capture Of YIcksbars should teach the
impatient lesson. Il ha- fallen olly after
nearly six months Of lncc-,ant labr-, and az
ter repeated rcpulscs, heavy losses and ire
queut discomdtures. Make haste slowly
l. a proverb nowhere more practi' lily I'M
portant than IN war. II Gen. Grant had
euccumptG % the lccre ahl Gl"es pi lHIld-
tent men. Vicksburg would still Aave been
in the haul- o; tSc enemy. and bis army-in
their grave.
How cruel T. have tn point
of this paragraph dullei by susset 4ont reve-
lations yet such Is tie way rumor treats u,
and no one can say truly that lie is an ez-
oeption.
1t would seem reasonable TO hope, that as
We become more accustomed to vlr, the news
department would be better managed, and
weshonlj ber,lievel in part from the tyranny
Of which &c complain. Tie exact reverse
however Is found 10 BE- true. How long is
i. sine, Ram1r t3.s C1a1les;3n, clptuged
the rehe. caPitoi,staiyel tie entire confedera-
CT AID severed its 3sakJ5ne? Has Rumor
taken VicksburE? So il would seem. Il is
getting - be pretty ,afe Frla not to believe
anything as l,1g S. one can F0ssib!y help It.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-06-05

wesre glad to observe the gradual lower
ing of the pond beside Haynes building,
under the steady pull Of the syphon run
hing over College St We trust measure
viii be taken to prevent such az sccunuls-
tion again.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-06-05

GEORGIA MOVING FOR TIE UNION. The
Hartford Press says it has very high author
ity for stating that Georgia is on the point
Of sending commissioners to ask admission
into the Union on the basis Of the status quo.
Georgia has repeatedly shown symptoms
of disafcction to the cause OF the Confederacy
but it doubtful if any such ''secession
would be permitted by the rebel government
unless they could not help it.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-06-05

RroovERyr.-We learn that the body OF
the boy Crotcnu. drowned week before last N
the Winooski above the dams. was recovered
on thu 9th ult having risen ~ the surface.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-06-05

\ letter from Murfreesboro Gays a rebel
paper mentions that Brigadier Gen Gabriel
J. Rains is the superintendent Of the Bureau
ofconscription at Richmond.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-06-05

Average temperature -. 90 average Ct the
month for tho FIVE preceding years %. q. Tie
lowest observed temperature Wa. At o'clock r ~.
April ISL when the Thermometer stood % 90 G. Az
2 P N. the zith the thermometer stood A. Sc ,ae
highest degree reached during the month.
The Psroneter rose % 31.cs5 inches &. A. " ,,e
2lstl and fell 70 -s.7i- inches ohe d.; range 1880
inches, mean c9sl-. Fall Of vster 1858 lrct-.
snow 9 inches. Lake opened the -;,A- Ar,rs-,
clouiiu.-s 5.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-06-05

Thirty women are t. be sent South, from
Lexington, Ky., $50 join VslandigEa1."
This i providing consolation for him mast
Literally.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-06-05

The mean temperature or May l5eS was So %.
average temperature Of Nay FOR the I've preceding
years, =. q. The highest observed Temperature
Of the month. the present year, was go at . r.
the I'D the lowest 327 att n. the Sd, range &C
Thermometer for the month 50e. Latest frosts. o.
served, the ID. Amount Of rain SIS inches aver
age All Of water in May for the three preceding
years 2Oi !nehes; average cf The same month from
1872 70 1852, 2.s inches.
Mean hei ght of the Barometer .s5-7 inches, ranEe
from $50 inches tliay 3lst, p. M. TO z 75i
May nth. "a ~ Average clludine,s as
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-06-05

WEDNESDAY, Cd

Tne Convention Will assemble At 4 NJ At
10 80 \. NJ, the customary oQSning religious Scr
vices of the Convention will take place. Sermon
by Rev. F. ". Smith. Rector OF Christ Chures'
Fairfix
At P. VI. the Annual Nesting Of the Bosr1
Of Trustees Of the Vermont Episcopal Institute.
Will be held at the Library Of the Institute, and
the usual social gathering Of the Clergy and
Laity viii take place at the residence Of the
Bishop.
At ST NJ. divine service and a sermon, CON
rnemorative Of the late DR.. Manser of Bennins-
ton, woo has been for many years the Secretary
Of The Convention Of the Diocese
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-06-05

NALIAyDIGHAM TO The DEsooRaCf.-The
following is the address issued BY Vallandig-
ham to the democracy Of Ohio, from his pris-
on in Cincinnati, just before be went to his
new quarters in the South
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-06-05
Meteorological Table, May, 1863
By PROF. Ho'K- FETTT.

University Of vcrmont-Ist. sc -
Long. 73e 10 Elevation above tls-vster so feet
above Champla!u % feet.
Hours Or OIsEsvATIoS--7 y ". . ?. n. g T. y.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-06-05
THuEspAY. 4th.

Morning Prayer at o A NJ, rrevieus 70 the
meeting Of the Convention
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-06-05

EPIscoFAL CoNvENTIoN.-The Seveutv-thiIi
Annual Convention Of the Protestant Episcopal
Churcl, IN the DIOCESE Of Vermont, VII assemble
in ST. Paul's Clurch, Burlington. June 1853.
TUEsDAy. ii.
Tne Clergy vii meet in Convocauou N tie
Church, AZ \. NJ.
At : P. NJ, there viii be divine seryicc, 1ni
the Missionary Sermon by the Rev. Robert ".
Lew;., Rector Of Grace Church, Shelton.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-06-05
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VALIAND,GHAN Al TRE SoUIH.-Tho Chat
tanooga Rebel Of May p, speaking oftho ar
rival of yallandigham at Shelbyvillc, says
There was no demonstration. hut cverv-
where he passed, those who had heard Of hi-
coming greeted him kindly and with silen,
tokens OF sympathy and respect.
Mr. Yallandigham looks cheerful and
seems 10 breathe easy on escaping from the
Lincoln desrotism. lie very properly desires
10 avoid public demonstrations. and also asks
that be may find quiet refuge in our midst
until such time rs the voice Of his people,
relieved from desp0ti, government, shall
call him again t. their midst He seems full
Is 70 realize tic embarrassment of his posi-
ton, and viii beyond doubt he equal % it,
responsibilities. Dignifcd retirement and
seclusion from all public matters will. t. the
minds Of all proper thinking persons, and
for him to pursue.
The same PAPER cditorially says "Ili-
(vallandigham's) road, which leads up the
steep ascent Of the future. i. direct and gas
lighted all the way. It leads first out Of some
Confederate port to Nassau, thence to Cana
da, and finally to the guberua,o-inl chair Of
Ohio"
GE~. Banks LiBou Srsrx.-A CORES
pendent Of the y. Y. Com. A9ratscr say-
Along the vicinity Of the line OF the road
from New Orleans, breadth oi land, avemg-
ing nearly ten miles in width. is cultivated
almost wholly in large plantations, each with
its expensive sugar houses, and 4 large fTac-
ton OF this land Is confscated and government
property. From this region and the country
on the Mississippi, below New Orleans, &c
neral Banks expects TO draw all requisite sup
plies Of food for the army, and the inhabl-
tants Of his department.
For this reason he encourages the planters
70 make their crops as usual, and many of
the government plantations have been Put
under cultivation. By the contract system,
the negroes receive wages; are placed beyond
the possibility of suffering from exposure and
want of food, which would be the case if lett
TO themselves in the present distracted state
of the country the provost marshals of the
district have it in hand to see that they are
kindly treated and promptly paid, and they
in turn are bound TO do fair amount of la
Dor for their employers. As our army ad-
yances, all the negroes who enter our lines
are kindly received, and the women, children
and men incapable Of hearing arms, will be
placed on the line of this road on the govern
ment plantations. By this scheme General
Banks prevents the possibility of a famine in
this department, which from the utter sus-
pension of agricultural labor at one time,
was threatened. The road is well guarded by
dctachments of troops, and for long time
the rebels have made no inroads upon the
line.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-06-05

THERMOMETER. BARON DIRECTION AND :
ETER. FORcE or WINDS +,
an. 2 Pm. 9 IN. mean - An. ppm sF.y. =
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1863-09-24
N,allroa0s.
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