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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-01-01

GUILLoTINEs FOR THE UEIED STATEs.-A corr1spon-
dent of the London Morning Herald charges ina, re-
cent steamer from Liverpool took twenty four french
aanot;nes consiued fo confidential agent OF PrCsi
dent Lincoln, in the city of New York
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-01-01
Professional and Business Cards.

J J. COX, W.. p. KENDALL, j. s. KENDALL.
COX, KENDALL & CO.
4 COMMISSION MERCHANTS AND WHOLESALE GRO
I GERS, No. IL & 12, North Water St.
Oct. 24th. 1861. 9tf
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-01-01

WAR.
The following verses are from an English JOURNAL de.
picting the suffering among the factory operatives in
that country for want of cotton:
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-01-09
BOSTON MARX EFT.

WEDNESDAY. Jan. :.
FLOUR.-Sales at s6d6 l7i for Western supcrfnci
s. e.. al = for common extra s.G7 ~ for medium
do; and = J0Gs for good and choice Canada Mich
igan Ohio and Gcnesee. In Corn Meal moderate
sales at 81 25i 80 per bbI In Rye Flour the sales
have been confined to small lots at s5@6 per bill
BuekNheat is selling at 81 % y Io1 n. in bag.
GRANITE market for Corn is very firm with
moderate demand. SALES al .-GS-c for ordinary
and good Western mixed. some choice lots at 9oc
and Western yellow Gle per bush. Oats are firm,
and in good demand sales II Western and Canada
to extent at 65G96ic per bush, as to quality
Rye is dull small lots at CSC 3, bush. White Beans
are steady, sales at g 25G2 - for ordinary to good
blue pod 8 63 az So for marrow and - 75G3 for
extra pea. Canada Peas are selling at 81 GOA Is
per bush. Shorts are in moderate demand with
sales at s3iG26, and Fine Feed and Mddlings range
from sl7G3l per ton. In Barley there have been
sales at sIGI p per bush.
PROVISIONS.-The market for Pork is firm. SALES
at sl2 5o0i3 for prime; 81 5oG5 for old mess and
new is firm at sl6 p Dbl, cash and old clear s5 ~
Gl6 per bbl. Beef continues inImoderate! demand
with sales Of mess and extra mess at sI2 50GIi q
bbi. cash Lard Is firm and in steady but moderate
demand at 9GlOlc in bbls. and terces at iI!z1IIsc
in kegs, cash. In smoked Hams sales at SIC
y 70, cash. Hogs are scarce and prices are high
Sales at g. G5ic for common and choice lots
Butter remains without change. Sales at 2fG26c
for good, choice and extra New York and Vermont
and isd2lc for common; Canada and Western at I6G
pc p II, TO quality. Cheese is FIRM with sales at
iGl2ie. for ordinary and good, and BE for choice
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-01-09
NEW YORK, Jan. :.


Rumors say Brigadier General and Colo
mel have been arrested in this city, charged
with heavily defrauding the Government.
The lines to Louisville are yet down. No
news from Northeastern
The Times Washington despatch says there
is nothing in the recent advices from our
Ministers in Europe, indicative aof change
in the policy Of non-intervention.
Pres. JuareE writes hopefully of the ability
of the Mexicans to defeat the progress Of the
French towards their capital.
The iron-clad gunboats were sent from For
tress Monroe to Wilmington, with the object
Of cutting off the railroad communication be
tween Charleston and Richmond.
Gen Butler has obtained leave to visit his
home lie had long interview with the
President and Cabinet on Saturday The
President expresses entire confidence in him,
and entire satisfaction with his conduct at
New Orleans
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-01-09
SEw YoRx, Jan. d,

The Tribune saws cditorially letter from
well informed source at Paris, received by
the Asia, states that few days before the
letter wa. written the Minister of Foreign
Affairs visited the Emperor and informed
him that change in the policy
OF the Empire was required by
the public yoice-trat he was 80 far COM
mited to the present policy that he could
not change and therefore rendered his resig-
nation recommending Lafayette a. his sue
oess0r.
The notifications nccsicd were IN the hr-t
place greater liberality in regard to Italy
secondly. the withdrawal of the French ar
NV from Mexico, and treaty with that
power and thirdly. joining in note to he
signed also by England and Russia TO the
Confederate authorities, that as the rebellion
has now continued nearly two years without
success that the interests of humanity and
civilization require them to lay down their
arms.
The writer asserts in the strongest manner
that notwithstanding she unexpected and
surprising character Of their information, 1t
is strictly true.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-01-09
BATTLE FIELD OF STONE RIVER.
Jan. ;.

On Saturday it rained, and all was quiet
till night. when the Sd Ohio and Ind. charg-
ed and carried rebel brcast-work, capturing
50 prisoners and killing many rebels, with
slight loss During the night the enemy
evacuated and are supposed to be retreating
to Fayetteville.
Our loss in killed and wounded is about
COCO. The enemy claim that they captured
1000 prisoners.
Their loss is full as great as QUE, our los
Of valuable field officers is distressing.
The rivers are all rising rapidly.
Gen. Which is a prisoner.
The Murfreesboro RoJel of the % admits
n rebel loss of 5000 in Wednesday, battle.
They have lost at least 1000 since.
Prisoners state that Gems. Hardee and
Hanson were killed.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-01-09
MARIA BRADLEY.s ESTATE.

STATE OF VERMONT. gro ALL PERSONS
Estate Of Maria Bradley, late Of Burlington IN said
District, deceased,
GREETING
At Probate Court holden atI Burlington, within
and for the District Of Chttenden, the 10Th day
Of December, A ID. 1852. an Instrument purpOrting
10 he the last Will and Testament, Of Maris Brad
ley. late Of Burlington in said District deceased
was presented to the Court Aforesaid, for Probate
And il j. ordered BY said Court that the sd day o.
January, A ID. 1853, at the Probate Court Rooms 10
said Burlington, be assigned for proving said In
strument and that notice thereof be given to ali
persons concerned, by publishing this order three
successfully in the Burlington Free Press neaspa
per printed at said Burlington, previous to the time
appointed
THEREFORE,. You are hereby notified To appear be-
fore said Court, at thtime and place aforesaid and
contest the probate d said will If YOU hsYe cause
Given under my hand at Burlington in said Dis
triet, this 18th day Of December, A. d. Iss2-
A. c. DIXON, Register
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-01-09
POST OFFICE NOTICE.
Posi- OFFICE, BURLINGTON, W.. Z
December 18th. 1902.


December 18th, lG62- :
Notice is hereby given, that the period Of thirty
days from the date Of this notice is allowed for pre-
senting such Postage Stamps have been used a.
Currency for redemption at this Office at the expira-
ton Of thirty days, subject to the following rules.
viz.
/. Only those stamps will be redeemed which
have become soiled worn in their currency
No clean stamps under this rule, will be redeemed
? No stamp will be redeemed which shall sp
pear % have been used in the payment Of postage
,. The stamps to be redeemed must be separated
by the owner into their several denominatiOns-all
cent stamps together all 10 cent stamps together
&c. Each parcel must be put in wrapper. and on
the back Of the wrapper must be endorsed the
amount Of the incOsed stamps The several parcels
must then be placed in . single wrapper or enyel-
ope indorsed with the amount Of the whole lot.
and also the name Of the owner. The packages a.
received at the Post Office will he numbered regu-
larry and reccipted for.
l. The packages Of stamps will then be carefully
examined and counted in the Post Office, in the
der Of their reception, and the value Of those
sidCred redeemable marked on the envelope. ThOse
not deemed good will be destrOyed-nOt given back.
. Owners will, on application, receive their res
pective payments in Government notes or postage
currency.
g. All stamps must be presented for rcdcmPti0n-
within thirty days after notice is given at the Post
Office Of readiness to commence the work.
:. But one deposit will be allowed by or from tho
same party, firm or association
: The pT0grcss Of the work will be advertised by
posting in the Post Office daily, the numbers ready
for redemption and owners will receive their res-
pective payments surrenderiug their receipts
By order Of the Post Office Department.
daw q. q. BENEDICT 7. NJ
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-01-09
NEW York, Jan. c

The Hecald has the following special
NASHVILLE. Tenn. Jan. 4.-Wounded Of
fcers from the front say that MurfrcesbOro Is
certainly evacuated.
The rebels have retired 10 Tullahoma.
Gen. Stanley l. pursuing the rebel rear
guard.
Gen. Sill's body l. in charge ofthc enemy.
The rebels attacked us on Saturday night
and got whipped and driven hack
\ portion Of Gen. NcSlcy', division cross
ed the river first
We lost ] 900 killed and wounded, and
1000 seriously wounded. The rebel los Is
large.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-01-09
The I,y,sx Nrus this Thursday, morn

The L.sr,sr Nsus this Thursday, morn
inc from yicksburg. ia that the rebels had
hem reinforced and Gen. Sherman, after
fighting his way up to within two miles Of
the city, had been compelled to fall back on
Monday. The Sighting had been desperate,
and our losses in killed sad wounded will
amount to 1000. The Zee, from below had
not yet come up
There has hccn uo uncrc1ncnt al the Army
Of the Potomac.
There l. nothing particular additional
about ihe iattie Of Murfrec-',cr,.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-01-09
NAsHrIILF. TENN.. 5th

The following l. from the Associated Press
Correspondent.
The rebels attacked our forces on saturday
at : P. VI. posted strongly in rifle pits. and
were rerul~cd with terrible slaughter. At
one O'Clock Sunday morning the rebels com
mcnccl t., retreat At noon Stanley Cav
airy entered Murfrcc-boro and captured pri--
oners. guns and stores. The Fedcrals on
SUNDAY in force occuIicdMurfrccshoro. About
). 400 Of our wounded are in Murfrec,horo.
No rebels or gucrillas are on the rood.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-01-09

Com. Bankhead in his official report Of the
loss Of the Monitor says. upon mastering the
crew and officers Of the boat on the
Rhode Island. four officers and twelve men
were found missing He Is firmly Of the
opinion that the Monitor must have sprung
a leak. some where in the forward
part Of her where the huh joins
the amor. and that it was caused by
the heavy spread as she came down upon the
seas
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-01-09

CLERICAL ANFCDoTES.-'l wonder what n
the minister Is grectin about, said one old
Scotch critic u another. while the preacher
was weeping over very foolish sermon.
Gin We were whaur he Is. and had sic little
to say for verse; ye'd greet as mickle as he
does As it wac an Scotland. So it was in
New England. The clergy and the laity were
quaint and racy. Il have had many a Painful
occasion said old Mr. Howe of Hopkinton
Mass. preaching a quarter-ocntury sermon
to hi, people.-.I have had many painful
occasion 10 administer rchuke t. YOU from
this pulpit: hut ! must do YOU the justice to
say. that vou had always the common sense
to know that YOU richly deserved it. A mi
mister who had preached a very long and not
very lively sermon. thinking his eloquencc
gave him a title % complain Of his fatigue.
saido coming down from his pulpit TO his dea-
con, - deacon. but ! am 50 tired = And
have We no pity for u.s. replied thedeaoon.-
Why said one parishioner to another, COM
ing ont Of Sunday morning service. did cur
minister preach on the Secrf DEGREES Of Al
mighty. Wasn't he aware that ialf dozen
Of the most tattiing cossiIs Of the county
were present. and that before the afternoon
the whole matter will be all over town ,?
\ clergyman in Pcr,hshirc. who WIS more
skillful as an angler than popular as
preacher, having fallen into conversation
with some Of his parishioncrs. on the benefits
of early rising. mentioned a. an instance.
that he had that very morning. before break
fast, composed sermon and killed "A salmon
an achievement on which he plumcd him
self greatly. "A wcel. sir. observed one Of
the Company. " | woull rather haze yoar sal
man fftau Nulrr sermon, -
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-01-09
WILLIAM o. BARRIERS ESTATE.

WE THE SUBSCRIBERS, having been appoint
w ed by the Honorable Probate Court for the
District Of Chittenden, Commissioners 10 receive,
examine and adjust the claims and demands OF ali
persons against the estate Of William D. Barker
late Of Shelburne, in said District deceased repre-
sented insOlvent, and also all claims and demands
exhibited in Offset thereto; and six months from the
day Of the date hereof being allowed BY said Court
for that purpose do therefore hereby give notice
that will attend to the business Of our appoint
ment, at the dwelling Of Mrs Betsey Barker in
Shelhurne, in said District the first Thursday Of
March, and third Thursday Of June next 1t Ia
o'clock. A NJ, on each Of said DAYS.
Dated this 24th day Of December A. D., I5S..
f. II. WHEELER, Commis-
BENJAMIN BEERS, sieasrs-
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-01-09
" : ROSECRANS.
Maj. Gen. Co
the following items about the battle are
autographed from Louisville

the following items about the battle are
autographed from Louisville
Gen. Brcckinridgca division was cut to
pieces and routed ON saturday. Our Skin
mishcrs decoyed a large number of men
among our batteries We routed them with
grca; slaughter. Capt. Mccullough. of the
% Kentucky Cavalry, says the rebel Gen.
Writers was driven almost TO madness by the
slaughter Of his men. Eyewitness say that
the slaughter exceeds that Of Shiloh Gen.
Rosecrans and his soldiers are in the highest
spirits On saturday. Gen. McCook attacked
Whccler's cavalry. 6 miles from Nashville
routing him completely. All is highly cheer
ing. Prisoners say that Gen. Kirby Smith il
in the fight, The rebel cantecns were filed
with whiskey and gunpowder.
The Murfreesboro' Rcbel of the 2d SAYS the
federals fought calamity, and admits a loss
of ,0e9 The federal prisoners are sent to
Murfreesboro' as fast as taken.
McCook attacked Wharton's Cavalry near
Asylum, 6 miles from Nashville. killing :.
which were left on the field. and many wound
ed Seven fcdcrals were wounded. Private
dispatches say that the rebels in their retreat
are burning cotton wherever they can get hold
Of It
All the reports Of Gen. RosecTans having
retrcated to Nashville are fllse The fight
on Sunday Is supposed to be in the vicinity Of
Christian The irruptions Of rebel cavalry
between Nashville and Christiana maxi, it
difficult 10 get news. bat every thing thus
far is favorable 10 the ultimate succcss of the
federal arms.
From Cairo We have the following about
the attack on Vicksburg
The Memphis Bulletin, Just received, saws
the steamer Rather has arrived direct from
the feet at Nicksburg, which place she left
Monday evening. Fighting had been going on
for DAYS. commencing on Wednesday Up
to Monday morning Gen. Sherman had cap
tured three lines of the enemy's works The
firing on the fourth and last line of defence
on the jackson and Vicksburg road had ceas-
ed, and the indications were that 1t had sur
rendered This line was Just two miles from
Yicksburc There was nothing between Gen.
Sherman and the city but tressle work of
the railroad. Before taking the Notifications
Gen. Sherman sent a brigade to cut of
communication with the city by the Shreve-
port Railroad, which was successfully accom-
plished- Gen. Sherman was reinforced Sun
day night by 5000 men from Gen. Grants
army by way Of the river The whole federal
force at Nicksburg is now about 40 .0O0. At
the latest accounts We had captured 10 guns
and zoe prisoners. Nothing has vet been
heard from the force below. The steamer
Judge Torrance was twice fred on while
passing Millikensyille In retaliation the
RATHER burned the town.
Gen. Sullivan, (2) with force Of C 900 men
attacked Gen. Forest on Thursday morning
at Hunts cross roads, u miles fron Lezing-
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-01-09
LEGAL NOTICES.
CHESTER INCRAHAM's ESTATE.

STATE OF VERMONT, }TW ALL PERSONS
Estate Of Chester Ingrsham, late Of Essex. in said
District deceased.
GRESfIse.
At Probate Court holden at Burlington, within
and for the District Of Chittenden on the I'd day Of
December, A D., lS62. Instrument purporting
to be the last Will and Testament % Chester Ingra-
ham, late Of Essex, in said District deceased Wa
presented to the Court aforesaid for Probate.
And 1t is ordered by said Court that the 10th day
Of January, ~ ID. lst3, at the Probate Court Rooms
in said Burlington he assigned for proving ssd In
strument and that notice thereof be given TO all
persons concerned, by publishing this order three
newspaper printed at said Burlington, previous to
the time appointed.
Therefore you hereby notified to appear be-
fore said Court the time and place aforesaid and
contest the probate Of said WILL If you have cause
Given under my hand at Burlington in said Dis
trict, this I'D day Of December, A D., 1862
w2owj A. {. DIXON, Register
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-01-09
NEw York. Jan. :

i special dispatch from Murireesboro of
the 18th says the enemy evacuated in haste
during Saturday night 1t is reported that
they left no property behind. Gen. Negley
pursued them with infantry. \ cavalry
force also followed to-day. Spears LIST
Tenn. Brigade attacked and dispersed the
rear guard Of cavalry. Their loss in We'd
ncsday's battle was 5000, and several hun
drcd on Thursday, and over 1900 on Friday,
and 100 on Saturday night, including wound
ed and captured.
We have 1900 Of their prisoners, , colo
nels, and several majors. The bodies of
Brig Gems Rains and Hanson are here Gen
Breckenridge was severely wounded, and
Gen. Adams had an arm broken. Major
Clarence Prentice was wounded in the thigh
The famous Louisiana regiment was de-
stroyed.
Our own losses in all the engagements were
ll00 killed, and about 6000 wounded, and
several thousand prisoners. One third of the
wounded will soon he able to resume duty
The army was considerably deprecated by
stragglers, including a number of officers,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-01-09
CORN and WHEAT.

10000 BUSHELS CORN WHEAT
FOR SALE.
II HAVE 3 cargo Of CORN at each Of the Railroad
Il Dep0ts in Ogiensburgh and one in Prescott,
which / will sell free on board the ears.
Also, a Cargo Of CORN and a cargo Of splendid
CANADA SPRING WHEAT, at my ware house,
Water Street which will sell at market rates, de-
liverable at my ware house or on board the ears
This Corn IS a prime article Of mixed Chicago
No. l.
HENRY T. BACON,
Jan. ., 1853. t6wlm Ogdenshurgh, y. Y
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-01-09
+. ID. HATCH's ESTATE.

VA E THE 81 BSCRIBERS, having been appoint
w ed by the Honorable the Probate Court for
the District Of Jhittenden, Commissioners 10 re-
eeiye, examine and adjust the claims and demsnds
OF all persons, against the estate Of Edward d.
Hatch, late Of Jericho in said District deceased re-
presented insolvent, and also all claims aud de-
mands exhibited in Offset thereto; and six months
from the day Of the date hereof being allowed BY
said Court for that purpose do therefore hereby
give notice, that win attend to the business Of
our appointment, at the dwelling Of Mrs. Harriet
Hatch, in Jericho the last Saturdays Of January
and June next, ut 10 o'clock A. NJ. on eaca Of sid
days
Dated this 3lst day Of December, A. ID. isss
JOHN b. PARKER, lCoIanaI--
LUTHER VI. HOWE. ! siOaers.
w25wS
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-01-09
GEN. SIBERIAN REINFORCED.


The following dispatches from Gen. Rose
-sns give the official intelligence about the
terrible hattie at Aurfres=boro'. and the de-
fea, Of the rebci-.
HEsDousKTKss lirH ARsY CoErs.
DIX AN on TN QUEENSLAND. IN FRONT
oY MISUNDERSTANDING Jan 4.
Fss NASHVILLE, Jan.
To MAJ Con Holleot. GeaeroiIn Chief:
On the Goth of Docemher. We marched
nom Nashville in ihree columns. Gen. Ne
Cook By the Nolanssiile pike: Gen. Thomas
rom his encampmcnt On Frsnklin's Pike,
via Wilson Pike, and Gen Grittcnden on the
rnsin MurfreesbOrs' Pike Our left and centre
met 3 strong resistance such ~ the nature Of
the country permits, the rolling or billy
routcs. skirted ny cedar thickets and farms,
and intersected by small streams with rocky
bluff hsnks, forming serious obstacles. Gen.
kcCook drove Gen. Hardec's corps mile
and half from NolansyilIe, and occupied
the plsce. Gen Crittcnden reached within a
mile and half of lavergne- Gen. Thomas
serious opposition
On the 9th. Gen. McCook drove General
Hardee from Nashville and pushed n recon-
solterng DIVISION SIX mics ,o"arus oheiDS-
Vile VIII" found that ucn, nardeo haa IT.
reated towards nu u -,
lfcn: Cri'tendcn iough' ana drove Ihe enc
my before him, occupying the hne oil stuart
oFe1k and capturing some prisoners WIN
alSht l9Ts.
ten; Ih9rnhs oooupicI INC 'icinity OF NaSh-
WIZ when ne was Partially S1rpr'Sed' 'Sl T
siEo Ov =, ~ ~ - =
asn 8 oiEi7ion mao fepulSod ,he enemy Iour
unes' ana Protec',I we hanh o. 'nc cen'rc;
VnlGn nov ohiy hcl1 leS own, pu' SuNen mci
M 'liis M ~, 10 80 49, ~ ~ 80 .
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-01-09
By,rroRr. Y. c. Dec %

Gov. Stanly was hung in efigy last night
in front Of the Market House in Beaufort;
considerable excitement had been occasioned
by political speeches during the day in view
Of the pending congressional election.
Military matters are quiet in this Depart
mcnt.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-01-09
SPECIAL NOTICES.
scURyy AND scRorULoUs ERUP-

lions will cover the bodies Of those brave men
who are fighting their eountrys battles Night air,
bad food, and drenehng rains viii make sad havoc
with the strongest therefore let every man supply
himself with HoLLowAY's OINTMENT, 1t is a
certain for every skin disease. Only y cents
per Pot 2I5
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-01-09
MuHFREEsBoEn. Dec. 81.
BRAXTON BRAGG,
General Commanding

CHARLESTON. Dec. 3l.-Thc British steam
sloop Petrol, from Fortress Monroe. has ar
rived off the lar She will come up to the
city to-day Three negroes said to he from
Sumptcr district, were arrested last night
while cndeayoring to reach the blockaders in
an open boat.