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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-09-04

hain't got any picter Of the old lady. becaus'
she'd never stand for her ambrotipe, anC
therefore | can't give her likeness to ths
world through the meejum Of the illustrated
papers; but as she wasn't brigadier-gin' 'ral
partikerly, | don't s'pOsc they'd publish it
anyhow
It's best 70 Civ woman eonsid bic lee-way
But not too much. 4 nabor of mine, sIr
Roofus Minkins, was once very sick with the
fever, but his wife moved his bed into the
door-yard while she was cleanin' house.
told ROofus this wasn't the thing, specially
as it was rainin' vi'lently; but be said he
wanted to Civ bis wife I" little lee-way"
That was much. ! told Mrs Minkins that
her Roofns would die if he staid out there into
the rain much longer; when she said " it
shan't be my fault Il he dies unprepared, p" at
the same time tOssin' him bis mothers bible
II was Orful tstood by, however, and nussed
him as wells could, but / was putty wet
nuss, tell you.
There's varis ways of manegin' a wife,
friend Wales, but the best and only safe way
is to let her do jist about as she wants to. |
'dopted that there plan sum time aso, and it
works like charm.
Remember me kindly to Mrs Wales, and
good luck to YOU both And as years roll by
and accidents begin to happen to you-among
which hope there'l be Twins-you will
agree with me that family joys are the only
ones man can bet on with any certainty Of
winnin'
1t may interest you to know that I'm
prospsrin in pecooniary pint Of view. Imake
bout as much in the course Of a year as cab
good deal better than sum Of EN- do.
Respeks to St. Gorge & the Dragon.
Ever be hsppy.'
l.r(E,-,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-09-04

The copperheads as was anticipated, as
the war approaches its termination, clamor
for the repeal of the emancipation proclama-
tion. The hue and cry raised just after the
proclamation was issued seems likely to be
renewed. Experience of the Presidents in
hexibility Of purpose at that time, and Of
the wisdom of the emancipation policy az a
war measure since that time, have not been
sufficient lesson, it seems. They assumed
then that President Lincoln would not and
could not have the temerity to actually en-
force the proclamation which he had crash
ly'' made. They assume now that when a
State is so thoroughly whipped that it can
do no more fighting, then all the past will
be forgotten and the cause of the rebellion
be allowed to remain. They imagine that
people will be persuaded TO encourage and
pet a "wayward sister, until having re-
covered her breath she may be ready to try
it again. Ii is matter of reorganization that
not very many are clamoring for the adop-
tion Of such policy. Many doubtless were
convinced Of the folly of trying to cling
longer to an institution 20 repuguant to our
sense ofjustice, and 50 injurious TO national
prosperity, by the early events of the war
The master stroke of President Lincoln's
administration has By It's beneficial results
undoubtedly convinced many more. Every
day the idea of liberty, for all, is gaining
a stronger hold upon the masses Of the north,
and the inreterate oopperheads who have all
along been the enemies from whom the gov
ernment has had most to fear, are beginning
to understand that they will soon he left
left alone
Very few Of those who have been doubling
or Indifferent, viii fail to be brought to an ap-
parently respectable degree Of determination
by the success of the Union arms. We do
not anticipate, therefore, that the elamor
against the carrying out the emancipation
policy will amount to much The people
have had experience Of slavery and find it
too expensive, and, we believe. are resolved
to be rid of it. Now that the power is in
their hands 10 finish it, who can doubt that
they will do so? It is understood by them
that its fate is sealed, and the talk of the
Herald and the World are but the mutter-
ings Of despair, the whimpering remonstran- /
ces Of those whoare being thoroughly whipped /
and would be glad to use stronger language
if they dared To-
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-09-04

The CAFTURE OF NEGRO PsATIE-HLIINo.
The rescue Of negro praycr-meeting in
Mississippi by Lieut. Col. De Costa, OF the
II Arkansas (colJrei) regiment j, thus ie-
scritcd by a Helena correspondents
On Sunday while reconnoitering the country,
Col. De Costa came upon a negro prayer-meeting
IN the woods, where large number Of blacks
were assembled for worship With his small
party he fingered in the outskirts for while,
and listened to the prayer OF the black preacher.
He was praying for the deliverance Of his breth-
ren from the chains of slavery with all the earn
estness of the negro minister-for God 10 hasten
the coming Of the Yankees, and the annihilation
Of their white enslavers. The colonel then sud-
denly made his appearance in their midst with
his small party, and informed them that their
prayers were answered, and that he had come
to deliver them. They hailed them with shouts
OF joy, and raising their hands to heaven, called
on God TO bless their delverer. Col DeCosta
instructed them to come to the shore Immediate
ly, and bring with them all the horses, mules
and cotton they could lay their hands on. Shortly
the entire assembly Of worshppers was trans
formed into one vast caravan, pursuing its way
10 the river bank. The scene was novel and
grotesque in the extreme-men and women on
foot and mounted on mules and hOrses; children,
cotton, household goods and subsistence stores
in carts. The old and young, the lame the halt
and blind were also there. II was a motley as
semblage. and all seemed animated by the same
desire-the desire for liberty-all singing " the
year of jubilee has come"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-09-04
siege operation. at CharIe.,on.

Forts Wagner and Gregg arc earthworks,
the latter built upon the extreme northern
point Of Morris Island, and the former about
200 yards south of that point Diagonally
across narrow part Of the islsnd, south Of
these forts. Gen. Gilmore has constructed
three parallels OF lines of entreuchInent, dis
tant from Fort Wagner 425, COZ and 200
yards, respectively. At the western end of
these parallels are formidable earthworks in
which heavy siege guns have been planted.
From these earthworks Fort Sumter is dis
tant about two miles and in range beyond
and to the west Of Forts Wagner and Gregg.
On Monday morning, Aug. l7th, the bomb
ardment Of the three forts began from the
earthworks and from the monitors The
Ironsides. FIVE monitors and five gunboats
were engaged till late in the afternoon. The
effect Of this days bombardment was very
evident on the walls Of Sumter. Every shot
that struck it told with good effect. Pene-
trations Of FIVE and eiK feet in depth could be
observed al over the southwest face The
parapet also began TO present very ragged
appearance, and it was evident that the de-
struction OF the work WAS only question of
time. Once during the day the halyards
of the flag were shot away. When the flag
came down it was thought by many that the
rebels were about to surrender, but in two
minutes time up went another and larger
flag.
Forts Wagner and Gregg, beng earth
works, did not appear to have suffered mate
rislly. During the night shots were fred at
intervals of ten minutes.
I On Tuesday the bombardment was contin-
ued but in consequence of severe gale the
navy was unable to cooperate. The Iron
sides, however, which held the same position
as on Monday. threw an occasional shell IN
TO Sumter The siege guns did their work
we'll, and at evening wide holes were visible
in the southwest face Of Sumter, and only a
portion of the parapet above remained. On
Wednesday the firing from our esrthworks
was renewed but not 50 rapidly asOn previous
days. Two of the monitors endeayored to
approach near TO Sumter but were prevented
by the rapidity of the current, The naval
battery fred 1870 rounds, of which seventy
I FIVE struck Sumter.
Shots passed entirely through both walls
of Sumter, and the channel beyond the fort
could be seen through the apertures. oum-
ter fred but one shot during the day. On
Thursday and Friday the cannonading was
continued. Various accounts agree In say
ing that the guns of Sumter were siienced
I and it's southern and southwest faces bat
tered to pieces.
Its walls are said to be a heap OF ruins
On Saturday morning Sumter was IAN I'M
mense ruin" The "rear wall or southwest
! face. was battered down and 1.-THE interior OF
the fort open to view.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-09-04

Tie Alabama Legislature meeting in extra
session at Montgomery on the 10Th ult.,
fastened TO pass the following resolutions :
Uhereas, Ia the opinion Of this General As
sembly, the people and the army have lost conf
denee in Gen. Holmes and Pemberton, without
questioning the integrity, patriotism or loyalty
OF either OF said Generals.
Resolred, That the interest of the service, and
the good of the cause We ~ dearly love, impera-
lively demand a change in the commands Of
these respective Generals.
The resolutions had hardly passed when
the first of the officers named was reported
to have died of the delirium tremens and
the other to have been killed by a Texan
soldier.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-09-04

THI POSSESSION OF FoEI SuNIER.-The re
bel newspapers have for some time been saying
that the possession Of Fort Sumter was of no
consequence, that their other batteries COM
pletcly commanded it, and control the har-
Dor. If this were really the fact, they would
have abandoned it long since, hoping to en-
trap part of our force in so dangerous spot.
Il IS Of consequence, however, for when they
are driven from it, their forts on Morris
Island must surrender whose supplies and
reinfOrcements have for some time been sent
over from Fort Sumter to the Island under
cover Of night
The main ship channel lies between Forts
Sumter and Moultrie, rather nearer the for
mer. 1t has been stated that the rebels had
placed distractions completely across be
tween the two forts, leaving only narrow
channel close under the guns of Sumter for
their blockade runners to pass in and out.
Il sand it is certainly profable-the re-
-ueilon Of Sumter enables our iron-clads,
feeling out tire channel, to pass above, ex-
l''''d only To- the fire Of Fort Moultrie, and
.'' batteries IN the upper harbor. Moultrie
more III II a mile distant. and the monitors
-'I mot not be damaged by its fire probably.
ti'S would soon be eilenced bv their
a''1 " clear range left for their eleven
1 -''eeD-'ngh shell, to fly into the city #
."' fe'el' will hold Forts Wagner and
% "' ions az possible, and have throan
up 'a'terles all along on james Island in
pe1 70 render our occupation of them i'm
a','ie but 1t seems likely that they can
not hold out long after Sumter is reduced
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-09-04

A MASSACHUSETTS SOLDIER on THE DRAFT.-
Talk about the arbitrary enforcement Of
hated CONSUMPTION act Why, it is your own
chosen representatives that passed It,snd with
public opinion overwhelmingly inits favor.
II is your own chosen way Of designating
who should q 10 the field to serve your
counrtr. |; i Your own deliberately formci
viii YOU are nulliiyins. your own soyereignt-
you are ablicatinc and resisting; your OVID
institutions you are periling; your own homes
you are refusing to defend; your own broth
ers yoa sro leaving unsupported in the heid.
The couseriFt wheel turning out your name
among the favored ones, Is Just exactly the
voice of God and Of your country saying {,
YOU " Thou art the man, =" and the ''thou"
Is personal Qronoun-a rery personal pro
noun uni,r tie circumstances, and doesn't
mean Michael O'Callishan from " substi-
tutc" ofhce in New York, doesn mean BIT
Of your land s5id, or a subscription pspe-
circulated among YOUR friends to raise $500,
but il uelas-you. And the call to you is s
call, lot 70 : diss7scs and burden, but 70 i
glorious privilege and the exercise Of your
birshriStt-to the noblest service you have
ever bad Opportunity to engage in, or ever
viii have while YOUR life lasts = Capt. D,-.-
Brov=e, II re Springfield RY'.5l.eGr.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-09-04

GRgEK FIEE-wEAT 10 II.-Tho re5sl Ger-
eral BeaureSard protests against the Federal
General Gilmore's use Of Greek fre"
against Charleston, 40 an outrage against
humanity, unworthy OF civilized nations, etc.
The name Greek FIRE" Is applied to a
peculiar compound Of bitumen, naptha and
pitch, that burns on the surface OF, or under
water. It is composed largely Of what the
chemists call "arsenical alcohol, most des-
truetive in its effects, and, in the course Of
its discharge, emitting i most offensive odor.
Greek fire" has frequently been employ
ed in European wars. but not often in modern
times The secret Of its preparation and use
was derived from q native OF Hehopolis,
Syria, about thousand years ago. Origin
ally it was projected against the enemy on
arrows and iavelins, around which fax was
twisted, saturated with the inHamamable
compound. Ii was often vomited through
long copper tubes, from the mouths of hid
eous figures, which were set in the prows Of
fire ships. In the holy wars Of Syria and
Egypt, the MahOmmedans often used "Greek
fire" against the Christians, and one OF the
chreniclers Of the time describes it as COM
ing through the air. like a winged long-tail-
ed dragon, about the thickness OF a hogshead,
with the report of thunder and the velocity
of lightning, producing so much light from
the quantity of fire it threw out that one
might see in the camp,as if it had been day
a description not inapplicable to the ordina-
~ sky-rocket.-NelC York Express.
The Greek fire which is so distasteful to
the fre-eaters Of Charleston is the invention
Of Mr.. Short, who was for long time a
suiter 10 the government to use this projec-
tile, but did not succeed until it was recon-
mened by Admiral Porter by his experience
ut .yicksburg Meantime Representatives of
ioreisn governments have applied for the in
yention without avail. The IRE missives,
fottY or City in number, arc enclosed in
sheif. which is itself enclosed in one of the
ordinary shells Of the service and explodes
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-09-04
p o etry.
The Gift of Flowers.

o lay not idly by
The flowers gathered for thee, wet with dew;
They speik of nights cool sky,
Ofcrimson morn and nOon-tide's heavenly blue
With this bright blushing rose,
These fragrant yiOlets, lilies, dropping bells,
With all that gaily grows
Beneath my lattice. love its yearning tells.
On could send with these
The faint sweet music Of the wandering wind,
The humming Of the bees,
The birds exultant song with all entwined,
The welcome showers that fall,
Searching the aower-oells, nesting IN the grass
Shadows that sweep Ger all
Touching ~ lightly as they onward pass
Al these. beloved, all these,
fiin about my iowcr-gift would entwine
Take there the song, the breeze,
The bloom, the fragrance Of heart all thin
Boston TraHsc
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-09-04

The Navy department has received from
Admiral Dahlgren specimen Of rebel tor
pedo. 1t is four feet in length, tapering on
the main body, which is about yard in eir-
cumlerenee. A sinker and float are attached.
The removal of the percussion caps has rem
dcred the powder inside harmless. Commo-
dore Thatcher has received preparatory Or
ders to command the frigate Colorado, vice
Can't. Goldsborough detached and ordered
North. Capt John DeCamp is ordered to
the command of the steam frigate Wabash.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-09-04
.f.,,-t.-: ahS Is,Pse:or GeseTe

How III GHo;1s ARE PEoDUcIp.-Ih-
4l,.er;ecr Journal Of PhotQgreFhy accounts
in the following manner for the srPeaIance
of the theatrical Shosts which have t,su thc
rage of play-soers for several mou.hs ps,i
Our magic lantern AID coresve mirror taeo-
RE. melted sway bsfor, tia fssts re ssv. The
sbsence Of screen, the liss-s.s brilliantly ir1-
minated, the nstursl movements of the lps, sTss
and hands vere euits inc5zs.z.e1tv with sl-h tE-
plantations.
We wen, avay ;ae srs, nigh, quix nys,.se,i;
here were things which had net been dTesued Of
in our philosophy. We begsn 20 foe, asynpath-
with those who said they smeit Sulphur, and S-e-
lcved they had seen a genuine ghos.. Spirit
rappings and table-tippinss are only 81 avs-
ward aproximation to the genuine ghost Pheno-
mena-
Yet the manner Of raising the ghost is ridicu-
lously simple; little judicious rejection and the
thing is accomplished. Thus: at the front of the
stage there is erected large sheet Of plate glass
inclined toward the audience, &C an angle Of
about As degrees with the foor. This glass is
invisible to the audisuce, and it does not obstruct
the view cfobjects behind IT, In front Of ths glass
and under its inclination, there is an opening in
the Aosr Of the stage, at which the p<rson- who
acts the ghost is placed Nov when the Light
is turned on this actor, tie image Of him Is seen
by reflection from the glsss; the plate glass scts
Ike looking glass, Nothing is ~isibie 70 the
SPECTATORS but the image. and by yurytng the
position Of the actor. the image or ghost Is
brought 70 snyspet desred--is made TO advance.
recede, &C.; snd by vsfying the intensity, color
and position Of the light, other interesting effects
are obtained This explanation viii probably Be
sufficient to enable any Of our readers il 50 dis
posed to o-gstup = ghost for their private use
Coming down Broadway every day We see the
ghosts Of houses, stages and people, in all the
store windows. 20
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-09-04

and our iron-clads on all sides attack them.
They would coon be starred out, if not
shelled out
Non-combatants are leaving the city in
continuous stream says rebel dispatch;
they are wise in time.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-09-04

\ friend writes US: 1.-The Vermont cavalry
has been transferred from the lst to the I'd
BRIGADE of this division (Gen. Kilpatrick's) to
the Indignation of the boys. Co. A. has been
detached and sent on duty to the 9th Corps
(Gen. Sedgwick's) Headquarters.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-09-04

Frr,H HoRsE> IoR THE CAsALRY.-Ihe
cavalry is being rapidly fitting up with iTesh fresh
horses OF the best quality. Many oI those
IN the service were totally unfit for such da-
ty when purchased, and are now completely
1seJ up. Large numbers of animals are lett
upon the hands of spectators, two thirds oi
those offered being refused.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-09-04

Dir. Perkins writes from 0roomiah that
the Shah of Persia, probably instisated by
French influence, has issued a 6rman which
threatens the total suppression of missionary
labor among the HISTORIANS, and that all
hope of relief is cut OF,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-09-04

CoRREc1Iox.-The story that the list y.
Y. regiment was attacked BY rioters on SUM-
day last is now pronounced untrue The
story originated in JOKE Of the soldiers
themselves. So says the \. Y. Tribune.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-09-04

NIrs. President Lincoln is now in Nanches-
ter Vt. for a short time, and has ordered her
horses and carriage sent up, it Is stated
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-09-04

SoNs on Harvard IN rHK WAR--Ex-Presl-
dent Walker delivered the Grafton at the last
meeting of the Harvard College alumni at
Cambridge, concluding with the following
tribute to the Sons of Harvard who have
died in the war:
"0ur neurology for the past year reveals
the remarkable fact that more than half Of
the deaths have occurred in The public ser
vice. Ii has been sorrow and desolation to
many hearts and many homes but it will
make the name of Harvard dear 20 every pa
triot in the land. --..
The total wealth of Boston, as yalgcd by
the city assessors, is three hundred and two
million Eve hundred and twenty seven thoue-
and dollars, an incrcsse from last year OF
tvcuty-six millions fvc hundred. and sixty
nine dollars, Il, part e4usel b the advance
ot prices consequent ufon the present ccndi-
tion of a6airs. '''' '.-..l --..s
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-09-04

Mayor Opdyke of New York has vetoed The
ordinance of the Board of Councilmcn appro-
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-09-04

ESGLAND's PRE-ENIYENoE on TIE SEA.-
The July number of the Edinburg Review
sums up the conclusions arrived at in dis
cussing the navies of France and EnglanG as
follows
But whatever may be the power Of artillery
aioat-and il is this with which We are princi-
concerned; however hard the struggle may be
to maintain the balance between the attack and
defence, we have no alternative left-that strug
gle must be made; our path is clear before US.
II thicker plates and heavier sides are necessary
they must be given; if gigantic dimensions are
required for this purpose the sacrifice must be
made.
But let not the public be deceived-gig4ntie
guns mean gigantic ships, gigantic docks, har-
bors, basins, and gigantic annual bills, and now
and then gigantic losses If the object Of a
navy like that of England is to defend her CON-
merce and protect her possessions on every side,
these gigantic and costly guardians must be
multiplied in proportion to the spread OF COM
merce and the number of possessions
The honor of our flag and the safety of our
possessions cannot be trusted TO unprotected
wooden ships. What is passing on the shores
and in the inland waters Of the great American
continent must add impressiyeness, If any we're
needed. to this lesson.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-11-14
The Latest Dodge,

What appears to be an artful dodge to
defeat the will of the people. and elect
men as United States Senators who stand
no other chance of success, has just been
disclosed in an order or instruction pro-
hibitlng members of the Legislature
holding military commissions from atten-
ding the Legislature. By this move it is
expected to keep six or seven Radicals
away from their seats, and not single
Conservative. Two or three Conserva-
tlves, who were subject to the order as
military officers, have been duly qualified
by formally resigning.
These will doubtless be rendered back
their commissions as soon as their work
in the Legislature is performed. One oil
two others have been qualified by having
their regiments mustered out of service
to be reorganized, the deposed officers be
ing likely to get commissions in the new
regiments. 1t would thus appear tina
preparations for this dodge have beef
making for some time on the part OF thu
Conservative leaders, upon full knowl
edge doubtless Of what was coming
while the public and the Radical mem
bers OF the Legislature were kept in igno
rance Of the design, until the very tim,
the Legislature was to meet, The Who'll
thing looks very much like trick. and !
such it proves, will be duly ventilated. :
Its authors may yet fail in reaping tn
advantages from it which they contem
plate.-[ Missouri Democrat.