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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-08-21

Busr PLAoE.-Thcy have little town out
west which appears to have been overlooked
by Dickens and other English travellers. and
which is AL sorts of stirring place. " In
one day they recently had two street fights.
hung man, rode three men out of town on
a rail, got up quarter race, a turkey shoot
ing, gander pulling, a match dos-fght. and
preaching by a circus rider. who afterwards
ran foot race for apple-jack all around
and, as if this was not enough, the Judge of
the court, after losing his years salary at
single-handed poker, and whipping person
for saying he did not understand the game
went out and helped to lynch his grandfather
for hog-stealing.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-08-21

but only two were fit to haul train Of Eve
cars. The tracks, too, are in sad plight;
the sidings have been taken up to patch out
the main tracks, and trains are compelled to
switch off on rimbers at the turnouts. There
Is no way to remedy these things; there is
no iron; there are few mechanics competent
to repair machinery; there are no suita-
bic tools even were there men to handle
them, and the trouble is daily becoming
more serious.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-08-21

A SARATOGA ''sELL. We have some
wlde-awake men here, and thew are disnose5
to have fun. As a specimen. a soldier rad
horse that he proposed to sell in rafHe
quite willing to aid, the gentlemen here
took shares in the horse till all were soI5
Among the number was Mr.. White Of New
York 1t was proposed to make Mr.. Wbite
think he had drawn the prize, though be- did
not come within rifle shot Of it. A rl.n
was laid. Mr.. White was called out of Tho
dancing room and his good fortune was rid
MN len dollars worth of champagne was
drank at his expense, and be was eongratu-
lated ON his luck. The next dav he found
Oil IN his box for SIS, for halter. blanke,
ana attendance, which he paid with reIuc-
lance, saying the old horse would eat hin
sell up. In the meantime.a horse-one IF
the must forlOrn animals ever seen-wss
hired at the cost OF four dollars to represen,
the horse that was drawn. A rome baItsr
A'Sut the size OF cable, and bit of rae,
geo carpet stood instead Of the blanket a1d
halter for which SIS had been maid q
OF the animal was taken and
circulated among the lucky mans friends
'nu wnen nc went to view the prize quite a
'rowd oil New York merchants went ss -
'scort. The animal was led out. The Con-
formation, rage, indignation of the drawe-
nc roar and shouts from his friends can't bc /
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-08-21
The Dran in New York.

1t was announced thatthe draft wouldrc-com-
mence in New York city Wednesday. We pre-
sumo it will be completed without a recur-
renee Of the riots-for the following reasons.
First \ re7olute and competent man,
Maj.-Gen John A. DIX, Is in command in
the city, and, as bis address to the people
shows, he is prepared for an outbreak, and
ready to use prompt and vigorous meas
urcs' to put one down.
Second, There are, we understand m al
dition 10 the y. Y City militia, force of
five or Fix thousand reliable troops from other
States, in and alou, the city.
Third, The leaders Of the mo1-WoJI.
Ryndcrs, Seymour ( Co.-lccamc badly
frightened before at the audiences with which
they lost control of their shoullcr-hit,in.
ana misunderstanding raIblc, and the rate
a; which !; changed from the good rc~rccta-
DE violent resistance 70 the draft they had
plotted, to dissraccful and iuliscrimiuatc
pillase and murder. The coppcrlcal lead
ers know that they took nothing and Lost
good deal 10y the last riot, and they win De
careful how they start another
Fourth, The actual rioters have bad some
wholesome reminders Of the existence Of law,
and the perils attending their little frolics in
the way Of burning orphan asylums and
sackins residences, by the trial and canuc-
ton already Of large number Of their uu-
washed crew, some Of whom have received
ten and fifteen years in the State Prison, and
more Of the same SORT TO come. Tho knoWl-
edge that about two hundred Of their crowd
were killed outright or have since died Of
wounds from the military and police in the
last riots, ha. also had, probably, au admon-
TORY effect. They viii hesitate before they
Try it IN again, under the circumstances.
These are four pretty good reasons why no
serious riot need be feared this time.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-08-21

Il Is noteworthy fact, that none of the
Democratic State Conventions which have
met within the past few weeks, have COM
mcmorated, in their resolutions, cur recent
victories. 1t was just so with the old Fed
cralists Of 1872. They, like their modern
disciples, were 50 busy in taking care of the
Constitution, and found so much to condemn
in the conduct of the wicked war with
England, thatithey had no time to speak of the
glorious achievements of our troops. But the
cause triumphed in spite of them
as 1t will now triumph spite of those
who seek to embarrass il.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-08-21

CONDITION OF SOUTHERN RAILRoADs.-A
practical machinist and locomotive engineer,
formerly employed on the Belleiuntaine Rail
way. and who has for the last two years been
employed in the South, lately escaped
through the rebel lines at the capture of
jackson, Mississippi, and ha- reached Cleye-
land, Ohio. lie says that the rolling stock
on the Southern railroads is in wretched con-
dition, and there are neither mechanics, nor
shops, nor suitable tools to repair the ma
chinery. The engines and cars have been
kept on the move constantly, and train
cannot now, with safety, make over four
miles on hour on most Of the tracks. There
were seven locomotives captured at jackson,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-08-21

"John Cain, of this place, assembled in
democratic county convention at the Town
Hall yesterday Owing to the inclemency
OF the weather he did not get together until
some time after tho appointed hour. But
after a while he had a corporal's guard to
help him, and the motions were gone
through with as if it made difference whom
they nominated. "-Ruflond Herald
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-08-21

written. The bill was presented and paid.
He tried to give the horse away and no one
would take him and finally. by generous
donation to the hostler, the animal was taken
off his hands. That night Mr.. White left
for New York, ignorant Of the hoax played
upon him resolved that before be paid one
dollar in rattle for horse he would see
what sort Of an animal he is going to draw.
The photograph has been sent 10 IIarper's.
-!S0rafoga Cor. Boston Journal.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-08-21

PERsoNAL.-IIon. Jacob Collamer, and
Hon. Vim. NJ Eyarts Of New York, are IN
town-the former at the American, the latter
the guest Of Lieut.. Governor Underwood
Provost Marshal General Fry, in his letter
to the Secretary Of War, pays the following
deserved compliment, to Capt, J. B Erhardt,
Provost Marshal Of the Fourth District Of
New York City " In these efforts and in
the performance Of all their duties, claim
for Capt. Erhardt and the Board over which
he prosides, honesty efficiency and industry
Capt. Edwin Dillingham;, Co. B, 10th Vt,
has the post Of Inspector General Of the
Brigade, on Gen. Morris STAT. First Lieut..
Chas. D. BoCue, Co. Of the 10Th, has the
appointment, Of Aii-de-camp to Brig. Gen.
Elicit, commander Of the Sd Division Of the
80 Corps.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-08-21

We hear that near Colts factory, yester-
day, there was pulpy substance about the
size of hens egg picked up IN the river.
supposed to be the remains % svme unfortu-
nate victim OF the hot weather Workmen.
near the saw-mill, hold to this opinion as
they profess to have seen pair Of overhanls,
checkered shirt and straw hat going up the
dyke without any one inside of them
Hartford CourGnt.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-08-21

NIBBLrSe LAwTER.-A lawyer of Pat
erson, y. j., was on Monday tried by a jury
for the crime Of nibbling going into grocer
les and cutting of pieces Of cheese, taking
crackers and buttering them, and taking
other liberties Of the same sort The jury.
after hearing the evidence, found the accus-
ed guilty, and rendered verdict of sos for
the grocer. Mr.. John Bayard, at whose store
the nibbling occurred.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-08-21

NORTH CAROLINA SICK or SEcEssIoN.-It
has been often said that there was strong
Union sentiment existing in North Carolina,
and that if the Federal armies should al
vance into the interior Of the State and gain
d foo;hold, the State would lay down her
arms and beg to be taken back into the
Union. The following facts show tina; the
people Of North Carolina-what there arc
left Of them since the rebel c1nscriptiou-
have had about enough Of secession and war.
I The Washington Nciu Era of the 10Th
INST, republlshes from the Raleigh Standard
| OF July 3lst, an able article, four columns
IN length, dcnouncing the troachcry of the
Confederate leaders, showing the ial,itv If
their promises and the i'll success Of their cf
forts, stating that portions only Of but five
Of the original thirteen States remain in the
hands Of the conicdcracv. and proposin-
that North Carolina in her sovereign capaci-
ty make Immediate oycrturcs to the North
for peace
According TO private letter received in
Washington, the above article was written
by the Speaker Of the North Carolina House
"a NNAA-AANAA'T eAAA TIC At-AAfnA OF Inc 10y
ern0r's Council. Ii i further stated bv tho
correspondent that Gov. Vance approved of
the publication Of the article, copies of
which have been furnished the President and
members Of the Cabinet.
\ meeting Of citizens Of North Carolina.
representing every county in the first and
second Congressional Districts, and portion
ui the third, was held at Washington. y e.
IN ~. 1fft frar l..
Union Regiment, stationed at that Point,
participated IN the meeting. Addresses
were made and resolutions adopted express
ing sympathy with the great conservative
party OF North Carolina, declaring an
energetic prosecution of the war IN
this department to be the only mea-
sure by which the Union sentiment in the
interior Of the State can be made practically
useful IN restoring her TO the national juris-
dletion; asking the government for reinforce
ments for this purpose accusing the Con-
lederate government of perhdy and cruelty
towards North Carolina declaring that her
people are therefore absOlved from any fur
her obligation to sustain 1t; placing the re-
possibility fer the destruction OF slavery
ipon JEFF. Davis and his cO-conspiratOrs
Igainst the Union; expressing the belief
hat North Carolina Will, notwithstanding,
ind ample compensation in the blessing Of
rec labor for the presen. incJnveniences Of ,
rejoicing in the recent Union
lctOry al the Kentucky election; denOuncing
at the North and commend =
" the ability and patriotism Of the Ad-
Illustration IN the conduct OF the war, es- :
eclaliy in the sound national currency =
riginated by the Secretary Of the Treasury ),
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-08-21

We notice that many Vermont papers speak
Of The promotion" Of Col. Sawyer of the LIST
Vt. Oavalry: he Is for the time bang rank
ing Colonel in bis brigade, and has CON-
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-08-21

The DRAFT IN NEw YORK CITY.-Ample
measures have been taken to secure quiet on
the occasion Of the draft, which is to COM
menee to-day. Gen. Candy under whose
immediate command are the remaining troops
in this city has issued circular relative to
the duties of his command, which he says,
"are limited to the defence Of the forts and
the protection of the public property and
the officers of the general government in the
performance of their legal duties. The duty
Of maintaining order and protecting the
property and rights Of private individuals
devOlves upon the municipal and State au-
thorities, but the troops Of the United States
will be held in readiness TO render any assist
ance that may be called for by proper au-
thority or be rendered necessary by the ina
bility of the civil authorities 10 accomplish
these ends II officers Of the general gov
ernment and the committees Of the State and
municipal governments in the performance
of their legitimate functions are assailed by
lawless violence it will be the duty Of the
troops to protect them. If they are charged
with the protection of the public property,
public buildings and other valuable interests,
il will be their duty TO defend them 10 the
last extremity if they are called upon by
civil authorities 10 aid in the maintenance Of
order or the enforcement Of the laws, the aid
will be rendered promptly, eheeriully, and
ehectually. The troops that have been
brought TO the city and who may be called
upon 10 aid in the maintenance Of order and
the enforcement OF the laws, must them
selves set the example Of orderly and sol
dierly conduct, and the attention Of all 9TH
GERS and men is directed to this point.
The movements Of troops 10 different
parts of the city, or 10 points IN Its neigh
borhOod, will be made as far as practicable
by wafer, and for this purpose the quarter
masters department will keep sufficient
number of steamers in readiness % move 10
any point These steamers, II not armed,
will be conveyed by armed steamers. All
the militia in this city and Brooklyn are IN
der arms, and will Be until the draft is COM
pleted.
In case of any riot, Gen. Candy will per-
sonally lead his veterans.
1t is stated that the lst and 37th Mass.
regiments will be first called into action if
the necessity arises.
Gov. Seymour has issued a proclamation
saying that be has received information that
there is danger Of disOrderly and riotous at
tacks In New York and Brooklyn during the
coming draft. Such acts do no good, and
courts are now consignins to severe punish
ment many Of those guilty Of acts destruct-
i've Of the lives and property Of their fellow
citizens during the shameful scenes of last
month"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-08-21

There was a shocking calamity at C,hocs,
y. Y, MJndly aftenoon-the burning to
death Of lumber Of operatives in the de-
struciion Of Hurst's Shoddy Mil The flames
spread with fearful raIidity. and the only
means OF escape lett tie girls was the win
lows. Slmc were - terror stricken that
tlcy abandoned themselves TO their fate and
feri,hed IN the flames. Others fell from the
windows into the fire below, and many were
badly injured by jumping to the ground
twenty-five are missing, fifteen Of whom are
reported to have been burned to death.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-08-21
lie concludes as follows

d" l hereby admonish all judicial and exccu-
tive officers, whose duty it j. to enforce law and
preserve public order, that they take vigorous
and effective measures TO put down any riotous
or unlawful assemblages; and if they find their
power insufficient for that purpose, to call upon
the military in the manner pointed out by the
statutes Of the State. If these measures should
prove insufficient, | shall then exert the full
power Of the State in order that public or
der shall be preserved. and the persons snd
property Of citizens fully protected.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-08-21
DEGREES CuNTEEEED.
rRAYEn.
BENEDTCIIoN

The following degrees were conferred
Ii. D.-Rev. John J. Owen. d. D.. New
York City. -0"
D. D.-kev. Martin n Post, Lo-ansrort
Ind; Rev Erdlx Teuney, LYME. y III.
4. M.-Rev. Marston LudIun Ni;dJlob,,-
~; Rev. Horace D. knight, seneca Fans
\: y Rev. Thomas Bayne, Irasburrb
Milton c. Hyde, Ludlow.
In course, upon fourteen of the class IS
stage i-' W '''1
A Bon the Graduating Class.
The Annual Celebration 55 TbrrsI.,.-.
very well attended, and the exercises Wen ~
hiSn character. Rev. Georre \. R,ar4-
man, OF BInghampton, y. Y. was the or,,t,r
Inc subject OF bis Grafton was Tn Relations
Oh Political Economy TO the Christian P,Ii-
glon. Mr.. Boardman was succeeded Nv rho
foet OF the occasion, Mr.. L. II. Pbelr. M
OrWell, a member Of the class Of 1861. who
rang 70 lis eOlltge brethren Of the :. puri-
tan, his Virtues and his Follies.
lie exercises at the Church wer, suec...l-
cd by the usual Alumni Dinner at the Ad-
olson House, which was enliyened Inv tn.
presence Of ladies. Hon. Daniel Roberts. or
'ne Ciass OF 1929, presided. and read the
sentiments which were responded IN nv pr,S
= 0wen' Peter Starr, Esq. Pres Labaree, DIR.
Beman, Hon. c. I. Hulburd. and Rev. DIR
fos', oil 81. LOUIS. At a late hour in the
afternoon Z the festivities were brought to
The illusions of all the speakers to the re-
'eili"n, were Of the most patriotic character.
md strong in condemnation of any course
which would tend to purchase an iguoble
,eace.
The Music for the Commencement Exerei-
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-08-21

ses throughout was furnished BY Gin.
celebrated band and orchestra, Of Bo.,a-'
Condensed from Times Report. ''''n -
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-08-21

The following Is the somewhat famous con-
tribution Of NJ Carlyle to the August num-
Der of MqomiHaa's Magazine.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-08-21
News Of the Week
BY Telegraph.

The British blockade runner Y.
being fitted out at the Washinrt57' w ~ &
Yard as a gunboat Na-g
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HYMN

Written for the occasion by Rer. o. 6. bhseIer'
Of Grand Lle.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-08-21
mand of it by virtue solely of the date OF bis
commission,-but that is not promotion

FUNERAL OF CAPTAIN WooDwARD.-lhe
services in memory of Capt. John W. Wood
ward, Co. NJ, LIST Vt. Cavalry, took place IN
westford yesterday. The church was fllef,
to OVERLOOKING, with mourners and sympatfi-
izing friends from a number Of towns. Prayer
was offered by Rev C. c. ToRssr Of West
ford, followed by
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-08-21
NU.IC.
AFTERNOON

. oraiion.-Fear the offspring Of Ignorance.
F. H. Seeley, Midilebury.
;. Oraton.-The Influence Of Democracy on
Scholarship. N. L. story, Claremont. \. II.
@ Historical Oration.-The Law Of Color;ss
Law Of Deterioration. r. 5. Tuthil. Yer
Gennes, III.
~ FGem,-NeW England Z. A. Sturtevaut.
Weybridge
II. Naleiictory Orstion-The Historic Method
Of Studying Mind y b smith. Clarcn-
don.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-08-21

By learning trainei, We hoped to sec
Him give his life, o Lord, to Thee,
With sword of truth, and helm Of right,
For Christ and for his cross TO fight
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-07-27

BALTIMORE, July Pa Washington cor
respondent of the Sunday Telegram says -
Tine last news from Charleston, by way of
fortress Monroe, is understood to describe the
terrific engagements, week ago, between
the Morris Island batteries and fort Sumter,
and Gen. GilmOre's batteries and the fleet.
The rebels are understood to have made a
desperate and vigorous sortie, attempting to
take Gen. GilmOre's land batteries by storm.
They were only partially successful, however,
our men being driven from their guns only to
recover them by q grand counter movement,
in which extraordinary valor was shown. The
fleet is said to have distinguished itself by
fearlessly attacking fort Sumter at very short
range. But several of the vessels were more
or less injured by the encounter. Sumter is
believed to be badly preached, but not suff-
GENTLY So as to expect its surrender. Sever
al explosions are said to have occurred within
its walls, and that of the other forts, but the
results are unknown"
New YORK, July 26.-The steamer Poca-
hontas, from Port Royal July 22d, has arrived.
Heard heavy firing when off Charleston The
ing.
Later.-The steamer Arago, from Charles
ton bar, at five on the afternoon of July 23d,
has arrived. Among the passengers are gen.
erals Strong and Seymour wounded; Col.
jackson and Lieut.. Col. Rodman, wounded,
and others. The Arago on the oath captured
the steamer Emma, of London, from Will
mington for Bermuda, with cargo Of tur-
pentine, rosin and cotton, and towed her into
this port.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-07-27

I men, and nothing but starvation stare the
sparse population now. With the exception OF
Loudon county, there is nothing to harvest
excepting few acres of wheat and corn, anu
this must be done by manual labor, as the
country has been entirely stripped OF stock
The railroad is now in running order to
WarrentOn. Our supplies, which have been
nearly exhausted, are flowing into the army,
and the mails, which have been entirely sus-
pended since the army crossed the Potomac,
are now anXiously waited for. Although the
army has had tatiguing marches and conse-
quent deprivation, it would be a mistake to
state that it is to settle down in idleness. The
messenger who brought to Washington the
above intelligence, reports thatiorty Of Nose
by's guerrilas were captured near Fairfax
station.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE PoToMAC,
Front Roya Va, July 20.
To Nag. Gen. R. c. SchenCk-
The major general commanding directs me
to acknowledge the receipt of your dispatch.
and to inform you that he engaged the enemy
at this point yesterday. This morning the
enemy appeared to have withdrawn, and his
whole army is undoubtedly en- route to Gull
pepper and Orange Court House, and proba-
bly, his rear has passed the Shenandoah at this
place and StraSburg. BY order,
A. A. MATTHEWS,
Colonel and chief of staff.
The following information was received at
headquarters in this city to-day by Maj. Gen.
Schenck. 1t is from Brig. Gen. Lockwood:
"The enemy has disappeared from the front
entirely and is nowhere north Of Winchester.
Our cavalry was in Charlestown yesterday,
(Friday.) and scouts were sent out to the dis
lance of ten miles in every direction without
Il.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-07-27
miscellaneous War News.

NEW YORK, July 26.-The Herald's special
from Washington says it is bieved thar Lee
has succeeded in escaping with his army, and
was at Culpepper or Orange Court House, on
Saturday night. The affair at Chester Gap is
supposed to have been with his rear guard.
Twelve hundred beef cattle and large drove
of sheep, destined for Richmond, were cap
tured by our cavalry on Thursday, near Ches-
ter Gap. All the gaps east of the Shenandoah
are IN our possession.
A rebel dispatch dated at Morton, Miss,
July 18th, says their army was still falling
back. 1t is said the citizens of Jackson, after
the rebel troops left, formally surrendered the
city to Gen. Grant The same dispatch says
the rebels captured and destroyed federal
commissary wagons 10 Grants rear; also that
the federals crossed the river in heavy force
on the 18th, and were driving the rebels stead
lily. Morton dispatch of the goth, says all
the rebel generals at Vicksburg have been ex-
changed