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

From the beginning Of the war there have
been those who have not hesitatcd to expires,
their convictions that the slaves Of the South
would take part in the game Since the issue
of the emancipation proclamation, and since
colorcd soldiers have shown themselves capa-
bic Of doing good service, these convictions
have been strengthened. \ recent telegram
from Fortress Monroe announces that JEFF.
Davis and the Confederate Governors have
resolved to raise an army Of 500 900 negroes.
who are to have their liberty and 80 acres Of
land each for their service. after the war has
closed. OF course this story is too good to
be true even men driven TO tine extremity in
which the Confederate leader, now find them
sclyc-, will not accomplish their own defeat
by such nshncss. They will not give up the
very point they are fighting for. and put the
power in the hands of their '-cr,ants'' if
they know it, What could Dee better for the
slaves, or tend to more speedy termination
Of the war. than an opportunity furnished
by their masters TO take up arms? In the
position to which the South are being
pushed for lack of men. the qu,.
ton of an army Of nego troops
may be discussed there. That they will
venture to organize such body seems in
credible Should there be an organization
of this kin. even moderate in point of num-
bers, it will undoubtedly aid in explaining
how the Presidents emancipation proclama-
ton is to be carried out. and that without
much delay.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-09-04

The steamship AraGo brings dates ?
Charleston to p. NJ. 25th inst The .-
bardment still continues. Fort >um'r
almost entirely destroyed. but had 7f
rendered
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-09-04
News Of the Week.
BY Telegraph.
CAIRO. Ill An, q,

Col. Winslow's command arrived AZ a.
on the 9th inst, from Yazoo CITY -
come from Vicksburg. At the laiie- \.
they met Gel. Phillips force whlch rocs -.
destroyed so much railroad property.
Col. Winslow brought in 100 prssa-.-.
Gen. Steele with the Arkansas e1Ies--.
progressing finely. There has besn % !.
lie as yet, but one is in prospect.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-09-04

These things, | say, will run the democrat
ic party under for no party, be Its antece-
dents what they may, can be unfaithful to
the country DURING WAR. The people.
unvaryingly and unerringly, find out and
take the patriotic side. No mrtter if the
Administration errs, falls short of its duty.
or even exceed its authority, the people will
stand by their government.
During the war of 1912, the Federalists
abused and ridiculed Jimmy Madison
more maliciously than President Lincoln is
abused now. But they were against their
country in its day of trial, ard they were
driven from power into popular contempt,
and compelled TO disband, seeking shelter
from public indignation within other politi-
cal organizations.
Such will be the fate of Democracy if it se
not warned.-Thurlow Weed.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-09-04

1t will be Observed that the vote Of tins
year varies very little from that of lsGo,
showing, however, a falling of from the
Democratic vote of that year, when the Dem
ocrats ran two candidates and pollcd their
entire strength.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-09-04

\ copy of the y. c. Standard Just receiy-
Ell IN Washington reports numerous peace
meetings held throughout that State
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-09-04
New Publications.
RosoLA, by George Elliott, author Of Adam
Bede" and " The Mill on the Floss" New
York Harper & Bros.

RosoLA, by George Elliott, author Of Adam
Bede' and " The Mil on the Floss New
York Harper 4 Bros.
This. the latest Of Miss Evans works I'M
der the above nom de plume, is by som. held
to be the best There i hardly any compar-
ison with her previous works possible, of so
entirely different character Is it. 1t is tale
Of Italy and of the middle ages, not of mod
ern English life and the pen that could so
well picture the latter has shown itself apt to
/ the delineation of the former, bringing clear
before the mind the smooth Greck Melema
led INTO much basoness from mere desire to
avoid present pain and trouble Savonarola,
the preacher, enthusiast, martyr, Romola,
the heroine of the story, high-minded, pure,
never again ready to give love and confidence
where the first full gifts Of her heart were 80
basely returned, yet pitiful and a very angel
of mercy to the sick and poor, daring even
pestilcnce that frightened brave men from
Florence. Tessa the pretty, supplemented
contadina and Calyo. the old man with but
one faculty unbroken, the thirst for ven
geance on the man whose insratitude let him
be for years a slave.
1t if a book that will he very interesting to
many readers, but to some who cannot enter
into the scenes and spirit of by-gone years
depicted will he pronounced very dull
HAErESs' MAGAZINE for September con-
tains an amusinGly illustrated article OK
tracted from Lady DuHerins Journal of the
Hon. Miss Impulsin Gushington and an in
teresting article on the Pennsylvania Coal
Region; the conclusion of Miss Evans Romo-
Ia and Of '' the triumph Of DR.. Susan" some
shorter and more solid articles. Parson
Rus-cll's Secret" poetic version Of + sud
den and timely appearance Of one Of the IA
nous Rcglcides and short article on Theo-
dorc Hook, the Joker
TnE ATLANTIC monthly for September.
An article ON " The Puritan Minister" fills
the first pages of this numbcr-showing hi,
duties and pleasures, bis life and works in
the good old days of the burning of witch
e. and hogging Of Quakers. \ very interest
ing paper on the Freedmen at Port ROYAL.
another Of Prof. AgasSiz's popular scientific
articles, and a sketch of that singular must
cal genius Schumann, with other prose and
pOetical articles of some or no particular
merit, are also to be found in its well-printcd
pages.
NV MusIo.-Oliver Ditson a Co., of Bos-
ton, send us the following pieces of music
When first the Bells. Ballad, Geo. Pcrren
Kitty Dill, j. Hosmer;
Now thou art mine, - L. Arditi;
Wanted Substitute, " F. Wilder;
Merry Wives of Windsor, Gallop, Albert.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-09-04

llinesbursh sent > nine months men last
fall. Two Of these We're killed at Gettys-
burgh The rest all returned. Two or three
wcrc wounded, only one severely. Several
have since been sick and one has died. the
rest are now recovering.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-09-04

VERMONT UNIVERSITY PRorEssoRsHiP.-
Rev. c. W. Thompson has been appointed
Professor pro TEN, Of Latin and Greek in
Vermont University, and will enter upon
the duties Of his Profcssorshp at the tcsin-
ming Of the autumn term.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-09-04

For Town Representative, Of Burlington
W. G. SHAW, Esq, is elected by l64 MAJOR
ity. The vote was as follows
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-09-04

The vote of Burlington for three years
past, on Town Representative, was as follows;
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-09-04
wAsHrScros County.

WASHINGTON COUNTY.
Barre, Ira p. Holden,
Duxbury, p. c. Croesett,' 90 %
East Montpelier, 7 C. Kelton,'
Marshfeld, CIV II. Dwinnell' l4S 80
Middlesex, W. E. McAllister,'
Montpelier, Chas: Reed, SlS %
Waterbury, W. W. welles,' 22o -
WISDHAN COUNTY.
Brattlcboro, David Goodell, 312 los
Rockingham,J ii. Williams 265 loo
Vernon, j. F. Burrows,
WINDSOR COUNTY.
Barnard, Silas Upper
Bridgewater, g. Carpenter, c.
Chester, VIM. Rounds
Hartford, A. g. Dewey
Hartland, j. Colby
Norwich, G. Lewis 200 l95
Pomfret, II. NJ. Bruce
Royalton, J. 5. Marcy
/ Springfield, b. F. Wood, 35I 40
| Windsor, 5. G. Abbott l5o %
Woodstock, y. p Chandler, SS7 II
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-09-04

'HITTENDEN COUNTY.
Senator'S. .Judy6t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1863-11-09
THE WAR IN VIRGINIA.

from information received here to night, that
on Saturday morning the Fifth and Sixth
Corps, under command Of Major General
Sedgwick, advanced to Rappahannock Station,
they forming the right wing Of the army. Jhe
First, Second and Third Corps forming the
Left wing, under Major General French, (in-
Guiding Gen. Kenly's division Of Maryland
troops, proceeded to KelIy's Ford.
When the right wing reached the Kappa
hammock the Contedcrates were found TO be IN
considerable force, and Gliding this side of the
river Their batteries, earthWorks and re-
doubts covered the banks Vn each side Of the
Rappahannock
General Sedgvick at once advanced and
stormed them, and this was done with
great impetuosity, causing much slaughter and
taking large numbers OF prisoners
When General French force reached kel-
ly's Ford, about six miles below Rappahau-
mock Station, the Contederates threw an en-
tire division across In support OF THEN picket
line on this side General French hastily took
a position 50 as to bring bis artillery to bear
uDon them, and then proceeded to she'll them
with marked effect, not only killing large
number, but throwing them into utter contu-
sion scattering them wildly, and taking many
prisoners.
q en-. French. following up his advantage
Immediately threw the first division OF the
Third Corps, commanded by General Brney,
across the river, which ended his operation Ior
the day
This (Sunday) morning be crossed the Rap
Dahann0ck with the remainder OF his COM
uand Gen Sedgwick had previously crossed
and at nine 0 clock this morning the tTo Wings
formed Junction and held both banks o1 fhe
river
The Confederates, after their defeat IN these
two seDarate ENGAGEMENTS, were so hotly pur-
sued By the Federal forces that they threw
themselves into the river IN their efforts to es-
cape. where some were drowned aud many XIII
ed by the Federal infantry.
All the artillery they had on this side Of the
river was captured reported to be seven guns,
and there is no doubt that their entire camp
eouipage fell into the hands OF the tederals:
as they were compelled TO leave 1t N their
hasty retreat
Butord 5 cavalry crossed the river At Sui
phur Springs 70 cover the right Hank, seven
miles above Rapppabannock Station, and . ems
i1roU.7 and I\l!Datrlck crossed below Nelly
Ford, to cover the lett flank.
No definite information had been RECEIVED OF
their operation up TO noon to-day. The Con
federates, after crossing the happahannock,
under cover OF the night moved IN the dlrec-
ton Of CuIpeper and the advance OF the
Federal forces, supposed to be cavalry, was re-
norted to be at Brandy Station early to-day
This morning tie whole line agaln adVahceu,
and General Meade no doubt pressed rapidly
forward after the Uonfederates.
The entire number OF prisoners taken oy
Gems. Sedgwick and French IS now DeIeve1 -
be ,826, as orders were sent to Col' DeVeLeauA r.
at Alexandria, TO prepare Accommodation 1 1o1
That nnmbcr The prisoners are composed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1863-11-09


"reminiscences Of 1.-The Old Town"
By SENEx-No 5.
A R0b5e1Y-The old Sugar Refue7y : Old
Theatre, &C., d,c
The name Of Swift reminds ne Of sad oc
currence that happened many years ago, A
Mr. Peter was conveying money from one Of
The Alexandria Banks to the old Bank Of Co.
Iumbia, Georgetown. Somewhere in the
neighborhood Of Four Mile Run, he was way
laid, shot from his horse and robbed Of Sl5,-
900. The wounded gentleman was taken TO
AIr Swift's, ana kindly cared for till well
enough to be removed by his friends, 4 man
by the name Of Beauford was arrested, on sus-
Dicion, and tried, but released for want Of suf-
fcient evidence TO convict him.
Now, if yoo please, let US walk down Orono-
ko to Washington Street. This old fashioned
building at the S. W. corner was the house OF
one Of the Lees OF Revolutionary memory
DagonaIly, from the opposite corner, =. and
the second house from Washlnlngton > was
she residence Of the venerable VIM. Fitzhugh,
Of Chatham, the grandfather Of Mrs. Gen
Robert +. Lee William, the son, was an ac-
com0ishod scholar and an elegant gentleman.
He was known As William FitZhugh Of Ra-
Yenswoth, une and large estate III Virginia.
on which he lived lie married a beautiful
lady on the Eastern Shore Of Maryland. Hap
pening TO be il Philadelphia when the bridal
party passed through that city, / called on
Chem Fitzhugh and his wife were, IN truth q
splendid couple he died young. lUe 0ccldW
82UhjS 59uJs fe5Ijs
The large three story building on Washing
t0n street W est side. and nearest to Christ
Church, is, | see now used as hospital Ii
was the sugar refinery, | think, Of a Mr.
Moore, and subsequently,, the property OF 3lr.
j, Hoffman, who Tor many years, conducted the
BUSINESS
We are now On Cameron street, and the
building, opposite, with It's brick enclosure
reaching TO st, Asaph, was built and occupied
by a gentleman named leaton, shipping
merchant Of wealth and high reputation.
when it was built it was considered the 1lnest
private residence IN Alexandra.
Ia It's haIcyon days, the citizens Of AIexan-
dria we're q play going people, and would Hoc6
70 the old Theatre on Cameron street III crowds
It's managers were the Messrs. y 0od & Way
rem, and boosted of the best stock company III
the i. :. In the winter season, they perform
ed in the OLD Theatre, Chestnut Street, Phla~
delDhia, and IN the spriug and summer at
Alexandria and Richmord Warren IN Sir
John FalStaff, and Jefferson in low comedy
were inimitabIe. Who ever saw old JET as
he was called, that had not TO hold both OF has
sides? and, besides, there were trancls and
BIssirc, and Duff, and Barrett, and others all
excellent. The actresses Mrs. Wood, v arren'
Francis, Green, Duff, ct o}io, were hardly be-
hind the actors. Where are they now? and
where are they al, who used 50 much to ad-
mire and applaud?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1863-11-09

menced bIlnglng The PRISONERS 90 @2IEXaudFlA.
The number taken by Gen Sedgvick YES fro'o
POO to 400, the remainder were tasen ~
'e nantlan,.n l1Fi'e'. ybo woo ,rosoot ub tb.. a.
nv saws i WAS a novel sigbt TO see al Sedg
wick prisoners IN crowd, the Iargcst; lot ever
caPI0Fem 30, oy tne heuvla1 lJ'Jer o .I - - ,'r
venf stra ggIinr or escane,
Gen. French prisoners were also gathered
IN one body and s1mlarI y gparded. ne ne req
e1al loSs - tsI''ss'1,. ~ Dn '0 yba N ,rondaJ I
were carried ia Warrenton Junction and ten
dar}v cared FOR. and thence sent to Alexandria
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-08-10
From Washington.
WASHINGTON, Aug. s

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8.
While there Is no difficulty In procuring
other officers for the colored regiments, there
is such a scarcity of Surgeons that the Sur
geon General is compelled to advertise for
them.
Lieut.. Com'dr johnson, OF the gunboat Ka-
thadin, reports the capture of San Louis Pass,
July 3lst, OF the schooner Excelsior; aud
Lieut.. Comdr Madigan, OF the gunboa; Owas-
co, reports the capture on the 2lst ult. Of the
schooner Revenge, OF New Orleans. Owing
to the schooner being aground at the time she
was scuttled. Her cargo consisted of hides,
sugar and mineral salts.
Moseby's Guerrillas still infest the region o I
the country between Alexandria and Fairfax,
and are making continued attacks upon SUIT
ler's trains. Some OF the property is recap
tured from time to time by our troops, and
the marauders put to flight
James Coyle, tavern keeper, was shot
dead by the victims of the plunderers. He
was suspected of aiding the rebels, and his
recent conduct proved the fact.
The suffers allege that Mosebys gang is
composed almost entirely of farmers and 9TH
ers, Of pretended loyalty in that section, who
share in the plumber.
Adyices from the Army OF the Potomac,
say that our troops occupy Beverly ford. thus
additionally protecting the line OF the Kappa
hammock.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-08-10
PRovrpEMcE. AUG. 0.
Mr.. Samuel Walden, LIST officer of steamer
Items from southern Sources.

FORTRESS MONROE, Aug. Z.
The flag of truce steamer New York arrived
from City Point last evening.
The Richmond Examiner of the 9th says,
from the Charleston Mercury of last Monday
the aspect of affair at Morris Island and else
where in our neighborhood has not materially
changed. On Saturday quite spirited bom-
bardment was kept up by the hostile land bat
teries, but the fleet did not participate. On
Sunday some of the wooden gunboats steamed
in and fred on Fort Wagner but soon with
drew, leaving the fight as the day before, in
the hands of the land batteries exclusively.
On Tuesday last two monitors and three gun
boats appeared on james river and advanced
as far up as Sunday Point, where they anchor
ed and threw shells shoreward. Yesterday
one of the monitors and two gunboats started
up the river and halted within sixteen miles
of Drury's Bluff and commenced a vigorous
Smelling of the woods right and left. The fir
ing was heard on the outskirts of the city.
The object of the expedition appears to be one
of observation Of the depths OF water and to
ascertain the location Of the torpedoes.
There is no doubt but that Gen. Grant, im,
mediately after the surrender of Vicksburg,
reinforced Gen. Meade TO the extent of 10000
troops. Ike troops were sent in transports at
Vicksburg two days after its fall, and arrived
in the Chesapeake about fortnight since
Maj. Gen. Foster returned this morning from
a reconnaissance up the James River, which
has occupied his time for the last two days
The information obtained by Gen. Foster from
this expedition is OF great Importance.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-08-10
.mArrERs ABOUT TOWN.

TuEA1RE.-Ax Extensive Programme
met with during the past week has induced
her to remain one week longer. This evening
she will spfear in two characters, that OF Con-
stance, in Sheridan Knowles comedy OF The
Love Chase" and as Kate O'Brien in :" Per-
fiction In the former OF these characters she
:. will have ample scope for developing her tai
ent as one Of the most fascinating condolences
on the American stage, whose ringing laugh
and Joyous smile are admirably adapted for
abe sprighhy heroine OF Knowles admirable
play.
On Tuesday Mcssrs. Marlowe and Robson
will take their benefit, when Paul Pry and
the +" Honeymoon are to constitute the bill
of fare.
On Wednesday Mr.. Kingston, the business
manager, appeals TO the public, and offers as
his programme for the evening The Lady
of LYONS and "Clam Bake on Quoahog
Islandv with Miss Reynolds as Pauline, and
the attraction OF q local piece, he is sure to
have good house independently OF the aid
of his own popularity. Miss Reynolds play
of Beatrix will be produced on Friday for
her benefit.
One important change in the order of things
deserves passing notice; the inadequate pi-
Ano playing which has hitherto constituted
the orchestra, is to be done away with, and Mr.
Chandler will furnish band. If the weather
be at all favorable, week of good business is
carfain
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-08-10
BY TELEGRAPH
EVENING PAPERS.
From New Orleans.

New YORK, Aug. 6.
Gen. Banks and staff have gone to Vicks-
burg on visit.
The New Orleans correspondent of the
World states that Gen. Banks and the Briga-
diers who accompanied him to Vicksburg are
all expected back here again next week.
Whether Gen. Franklin, or whoever NAV COM
mand there, will be subordinate to the COM
manding General at Vicksburg or not remains
to be seen. In the meantime all is quiet here.
No movement against Mobile or even across
the bay at Brashear City is Immediately con-
templated.
There is no doubt but the cars will soon be
running from Algiers to Brashear CRY, and
FOR the rest of the Summer there is nothing TO
prevent the 10Th army corps from covering
all the ground in this State and Port Hudson
in addition.
We know something more about the last
victory at Brashear City. Yesterday the reg
iments there had exactly four days rations,
and were looking for more by boats via the
Gulf The rebels cleaned out the piece before
their departure 10 the last pair OF old boots.
They even managed to carry to the other side
OF the bay most Of the heavy siege guns, (which
were supposed to be fixtures. They took
few of them down to Bayou Chene, Certifying
there against the passage of gunboats from the
Atchafalaya, and when they crossed over to
the Teche, not finding it convenient to remove
these guns, they spiked them and burned the
carriages.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-08-10


LA RUE's WAR SHow.-This wonderful ex-
hbition OF mechanical ingenuity and skill, will
remain open at Lancaster Hall three nights
longer. We dropped in on Saturday evening,
and no longer wonder that the show" has
been well patronized. Its life-like movements
are truly wonderful. The scene after the bat
tie at Fort Donelson, the wounded horse and
his equally disabled rider, the living hunting
for dead and wounded friends, the lady with
her lantern looking for the familiar face that
can no longer recognize her fidelity, all these
are painfully suggestive. The view Of Charles
ton harbor, the attack upon the Star of the
West and Fort Sumter, the moving vessels, the
flames from the fort, and also the great storm
off Hatteras, are worthy of being seen by all.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-08-10

New YORK, Aug. 8.
A Liverpool correspondent of the Herald
shows that the pirate Georgia, until the 23d Of
June, was sailing under regular British Gus
tom House register, which was cancelled at
the Liverpool Custom House without delay on
the request of one Thomas Bald, of the firm
of Jones q Co. Of Liverpool. 1t will be re-
membered that the Georgia sailed from Gree
mock April 2, and proceeded to the coast OF
France, where she procured her armament
from the British steamer Alar, and then hoisted
the rebel flag.
On the Sth Of June she captured and burned
the ship Griswold; on the 14th june burned
ship Good Hope, and on the 22d June burned
ship F. W. Seaver. These three captures be-
ing made prior to the cancelment on the 23d
of June OF her British register, constitute
clear cases Of piracy on the part Of her British
owners.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-08-10

The MAINE HISTORICAL SocIETY.-The
annual meeting of the Maine Historical Soci-
ETY. was held at Brunswick, at o'clock A. M,
OF Thursday, August 9th. Reports from the
various officers were read and accepted and
the election Of officers was waived as no va
cancies existed, and the officers of last year
are continued in place till the next annual
meeting.
The Committee on our Documentary His
tory reported their doings, with the favorable
action Of the Legislature, and the appointment
by the Governor of the Committee of the So
ciety, Messrs, Poor, Ballad and Woods, to be
Committee for the expenditure of the appro-
priation.
vote was adopted in favor of uniting in
memorial celebration at Sabine, August 10th,
1868, and the Standing Committee were en-
powered to take all proper action in the pre-
misses.
II was announced that the next volume of
the society's publication, containing the report
Of the Popham celebration, would be issued
during the present month.