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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-08-28

With some tender hearted souls, the horrors
Of the battlefield and the destruction of life
in the war seem to overcloud and hide all
the great issues involved. all the virtues
educed, all the bles,ingst 10 be secured by the
contest for the Union. They see nothing
but CORY war-mounds covered with corpses.
though the sun Of patriotism and purer Ii
bcrty be rising beyond them and gliding
them with divine radiance They talk al
most as if death and mourning Were the
fruit Of war al5ne-as if to die were not the
appointed lot of aH civilians az well as sol
diers; as if dear ones did not fall. and flmi-
lies were not severed and mourncrs made.
every day and every where, without aid Of
cannon shot or musket vollcy Two unfor-
tunates found dead :" two maidcns drowned
by sad mishap two bright and happy boys.
brothers, struck down almost IN an hour by
sudden disease-this was the record Of but
twenty-four hours, of last week. among ms
here at home. 1t is appointed to all men
once to die. and what death more to be de-
sired than that ola christian patriot who
falls on the battlefield, face upwards and feet
TO the foe, in a war like this? Life may he
sweet, but it is also 81 sweet for one s country
to die
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-08-28

the smooth face of the work was visible af-
ter the impact of each shot, apparently at
least five feet in diameter and two or three
feet deep, in the form of an inverted cone.
The south wall-the weakest part of the
fort, bat strengthened by the rebels to the
best of their Ower,-was knocked into heap
Of ruins, and the monitors that sent their
heavy shot against the southeastern face,
made it look like a sieve.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-08-28
PERSONAL.

Rev. DIR. W. G. T. Shcdd, or Prof
Shedd {" as he will always be called here
has been invited to the professorship in the
New York Theological Seminary, made va
can't bv the death of DR.. Robinson. The ~
Y. Observer says however, that DIR. shedd
great success in the pulpit and the IN
creased demand for his valuable services
will probably forbid his retirement from
the associate pastorship of the " Brick
Church
Professor E. ID. Sanborn, of St. Louis, is
elected professor Of oratOry and bellies lettres'
and Professor Charles A. Young, oil HUDSON
Ohio, professor of mathematics, Dartmouth
College.
Col. Thomas of the sth Vermont, who Is at
home on leave for the benefit of his health, Is
gaining strength every day, and hopes soon
to be able to return to his regiment. The
Phoenix learns that his experience among
the "a beauties of the peculiar Institution y
has converted him to the doctrine. Of Eman-
cipation.
Lieut.. F. D. Butterfeld, Of the sth Yer
mont, arrived home last week from New Or
leans, with the remains of Lieut.. Spalding,
of Derby Line, who fell at Port Hudson
| The attendance at the funeral of Lieut. Spal-
ding is said to have been the largest gather
ing ever held in that part of the State.
Dr. Ketchum, late Brigade Surgeon of the
Second Vermont Brigade, has purchased
a house in Brattleboro, and located himself
there for the practice of his profession
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-08-28

Advices from Memphis dated the Goth. saw
that about two weeks since, Gen. Hurlburt
ascertained that there was a large amount of
railroad stock at Grenada, which the rebels
were trying to get off South BY making tenn
Porary repairs on the railroad Gen. Hurl-
burt arranged an expedition to destroy this
stock. The expedition started from La
grange, Tenn, the 18th, under command of
Lieut.. Col. Phillips of the 10Th Illinois.
mounted infantry, and reached Grenada on
the 18th, driving Gen. Simmer with 5000
M men and 3 pieces of artillery from the place.
They then destroyed 81 locomotives, upwards
OF 400 cars, the depot buildings, machine
and blacksmith's shop and large quantity
OF ordnance and commissary storee They
captured about so railroad men and number
of other prisoners.
Steamer Cromwell from New Orleans the
loth arrived at New York on the 23rd, and
brings news that Gen. Pemberton has issued
an order calling upon his troops to assemble
within thirty days at Demopolis, Ala. He
compliments them on their valor at Vicks-
burg.
The great event of that department was
the opening. on the 18th, of the New Orleans,
Opalousas and Great Western railroads
through to Brashear city.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-08-28

[. :. SoUADRoN. FLAG-SH1P BLACK HawK. ,
CAIRO, Aug. l., 1868.
NV ORLEANS AND IHE LOWER MIssIssIF-
PI.-Vessels are now stationed at all points
on the Mississippi. on the way to New Or
leans, where there is any danger Of being
molested by guerrillas, and vessels need not
wait for convoy. If convoy is requested 1t
will be granted. If any guerrlllas are on
the river, vessels at different points will no
tify transports and convoy them past the
danger.
A wOoding station will soon he in opera
ton at White River, under protection Of
gunboats, and another opposite Vicksburs
Other stations will be protected a. parties
offer TO collect wood for steamers
(signed) d. D. PORTER,
Rear-Admiral Com. Miss. Squadron.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-08-28

The WINTER SESSION of the medical de
partment of the University of New York
will commence on the 18th of October and
continue till the lst of March next. Drs.
Mott, Paine, Draper and others of celebrity
are Professors in this institution. Letters
of inquiry may be addressed to John W.
Draper President of the Faculty.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-08-28

\ LADY DRAFTED.-One Of the canscripts
drawn in Boston, is Mrs. Slack, who saws
she has no wish to furnish substitute.
Since the draft she has visited Gettysburg.
and spent week in examining the battle
ground and hospitals, she is now ready to
don the uniform, and take position in line.
She deserves and should receive Majors
commission.
The manner in which Mrs. Slack was en-
rolled was peculiar. She has her name. IL
Slack" upon the door of her residence. The
enrolling officer finding none of the occupants
within, took down the name on the door
plate. enrolling it il the first class.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-08-28

CONFEDERATE FINANCE.-The London cor
respondent of the New York Times. under
date Of Aug. sth, commenting on the IN
willingness Of Englishmen to credit the sue
cess Of our arms, says
There is one class Of Engllshmen, however,
who appear to have been strongly impressed
with the recent successes Of the Federal armies
mean the gentlemen Of the Stock Exchange
That institution has seldom seen such a tumble
the Confederate Loan has had the past week
When Lee invaded Pennsylvania It went to pre-
MUM. For few days it was hard to mil a
purchaser at any price There has been a slight
rally since Mr.. Msckay's last letter, and it Is
now quoted at - discount The agent assure
the holders that the Confederate Government has
plenty Of cotton safely slowed, which It is relIy
to deliver to their order any day and almost any
where, but how TO get il Is the question. 7, also
have some ship-loads Of treasure lying AT the
bottom Of the Caribbean Sea, but do not very
well see how to place them in the Bank Of Eng
land
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-08-28

The rest Of the Vermont Brigade. 1t is sta
ted. is in New York City.
Two men were lost overheard from the
transport that brought the 9th Regiment,
Truman Blood of Co. /, and Hollis Sanborn
Of Co. d. \ schooner ran into the steamer
in Chesapeake Bay, and 1t is supposed Blood
aud Sanborn were probably Knocked over
board by the collision, As they were both
missing thereafter. The collision occurred
after dark.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-08-28
Vermont Items.
Vermont State Fair is to lie held tins year
at Rutland commencing September Sth.

Vermont State Fair is to lie held tins year
at Rutland commencing September 9Th
The thief that robbed yaliquette's safe in
Rutland last Friday night was caught on
Saturday morning in Castleton by Mr..
Whitehall, freight conductor on the Rut-
land and Washington railroad. The sum of
1884 10 was recovered, which the thief says
is the whole amount he took
Joseph Newcity of Enosburg recently while
saving plank with circular saw, allowing
his sleeve to get caught by the teeth OF the
saw had his arm drawn in and 50 severely
injured that amputation Will probably be
found necessary.
The Montpelier Freeman says The office
of Captain Drew, Of the Invalid Corps, was
entered Sunday night, by some IA seals who
stole some transportation tickets, postage
stamps, stationary and books, and destroyed
some orders and enlistment papers, and did
other mischief. They also stole some cloth
ing, belonging to Sergeant House, and
pocket book, which was fortunately empty
The Woodstock Age of last week apollo
gizes for its nOn-appearancc during several
weeks past, stating that its - help unex-
pectedly left for the war"
The rifle factory at Windsor located on
Mill Brook contains a steam engine, and has
about 275 employees, who have been engaged
for nearly two years on a contract to supply
the United States government with 10000
rifles at $50 each; it now daily turns out
about 100 rifles.
An old gentleman named David Butler
aged ~ years, living near Hatch Hill,
Whitehall, was killed by the cars on the
18th inst at the Poultney crossing.
The prisoners confined in Washington Co
Jail, tone of whom is Carr on the charge oil
murder.) came very near ''skedaddlIng' tC
Canada. on Monday night, having the night
previous succeeded in removing block Of
granite in the rear of one of the cells, and
making aperture in the wall nearly lars,
enough to be used by them as an observato-
~. Fortunately their operations were dis
covered by neighbor, and their perfected
plans for an escape after dark frustrated.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-08-28

BoLD RoBBERr.-A fellow went into Val
lquette boot shoe store on Merchants Row.
in Rutland, about half past nine O'Clock in
the evening. Aug. 81. took of his boots to
have them tapped and went into the back
room with the workmen. He subsequently
told them he would step out moment, but
stopped in the front store where the safe
was, and took from it about $500 and YAM
osed.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-08-28

\ VT. SOLDIER on The Stillman
Stone of the Vt. 9th writes home at is Gu
rious that men at home will pay $500, to
stay away from the war. would give that
to 60, if ] was not already in it. Tell them
to come along. Many men make light
work. We are well fed well clothed. and
the Paymaster makes his regular rounds
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-08-28

CoNsIsTENCY.-The Boston Post complains
that the Administration is about to furlouch
conditionally sixty thousand Illinois soldiers.
- that Is, TO vote for Losanism." We
were under the impression that none but
Democrats had gone to the war at least the
Democratic papers say so. But they are al
ways very much alarmed to see them coming
back about election time
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-08-28

ALLOTTED PAT.-Assignees and others hold
ing orders for Allotted Pay Of the 10Th Reg
iment, are hereby notified that returns have
been received for the above regiment for the
months Of May and June, and this Office is pre-
pared TO pay the sums received in the usual wav
J. B. PAGE, State Treasurer.
Rutland, August 20, 1868.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-08-28

\ PRvAIE's OrINIoN.-A private soldier
in Johnston's army, in letter to his wife,
dated Canton. Miss, June II, expresses his
doubt Of the ability of the South To achieve
her independence. He gives a number Of
reasons which influenced him. and which he
believed justified his doubts, even at that
date, before the decisive victories in the
Southwest had established the supremacy
OF the Union arms. The reasons are practical
and clearly stated. He says
My doubts on this subject are basel upon rea-
s0uahle foundations:
First-The inordinate disposition Of the citi-
zens 10 speculate upon the families Of soldiers in
the field has tendency to dispirt and render
disconnected the soldiery, and you know
a Disconnected army cannot fight with the
same energy that they could under different cir
cumstances.
Secondly-The North has such large pre-
ponderance in point Of numerical strength That
idea may be hooted at by some who have never
been in the service. and have nothing 10 do but
TO fall back in easy arm-chairs, and read the
glsconading articles of lying editors (tell Mag |
mean nothing PERSONAL out 10 those Who nave
seen the bravery and valor Of the northern
troops, it appears different.
Ihirdy-Ihe appointment Of their army is
so much superior to ours. They have the finest
and most approved arms-small arms, cannon,
held-pieces and siege guns. and this too, Is very
important in fighting a battle
Fourthly-Their supplies are SO much more
abundant than ours. They have in the rear Of
their armies unbounded fields Of corn and wheat,
and green pastures filed with fat hogs and cattle.
from which they can supply their army, and
consume none but what the farmer desires 10 sell
and which he intends for the market; while a
good part Of our territory is occupied by the enc
my, and they press supplies therefrom, and force
Us to supply our army by stinting our families
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-08-28

The utter desperation of the rebel cause is
demonstrated BY the Atlanta appeal, which
says that " nothing will now save us. under
the blessing of God, except by recruiting our
army by the addition of every man, whatey-
er bis age, capable OF military service. In
our present extremities this NAV save us
and nothing else will"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-08-28
COUNTY TICKET.

COUNTY TICKET.
FoR SENATOR'S.
JED. p. CLARK, Of Milton.
A. C. WEIGH, Of WIliston,
L. 3. ENGLESBY, Of Burlington,
For Assn JUDGFs,
ANDREW WARNER Of Jericho,
LYMAN HALL. Of .Shelbmnc,
FoR STATES ATTORNEY.
R. 5. TAFT, qf Burlington,
For JUDGE OF PRoBAIE.
TORREY E. WALES, Of Burlington,
For SHERIFF,
n. B. FLANAGAN, Of Burlington
For HIGH BAILIFF,
R. S. BL0DGETT, Of jericho.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-08-28

BuRGhRI.-The house Of G. W Reed,
Esq, Of Montpelier, was entered Thursday
night by burglars, all the silver-plate, jow-
elry and watches. stolen without disturbing
any one. and eatables taken from the cellar.
The house Of Chas. Reed, adjoining, wa.
also entered and 500 in money taken from
his bedroom
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-08-28

The draft is progressing without serious
disturbance in New York City. \ dispatch
states that on Sunday evening detachment
of the LIST y. Y regiment was attacked by
two hundred villains, and two of the soldiers
were wounded. When renforcemcnts arrived
the gang of rioters had dispersed
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-08-28

The opponents of the draft object to it be-
cause 1t will divide the North We think it
has already done so. All the loyal men up
hold it, and all disloyal men denounce It.
The goats might make similar objections to
the Judgment day.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-08-28

GEN. MoCLELLAN's MovNxx1s.-Gen Nc
Clell'n with his family left Easthampton. L.
|. on Friday for New Springfield
Republican.
Gen. Mcclellan" beat Nellie Holcomb"
at Hartford on Thursday in three straight
heats. Time-2,27 2,34t: 2,35.-B.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-08-28

The FALL Term of the Union High School
will commence on the first Monday in Sep
TENDER. Applicants for admission are request
ed to present themselves on the first day Of
the term.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-08-28

THE VERMONT SOLDIERS AT NEW YoEK.-
The Illinois, [. 5. transport, arrived at
New York Thursday night from Alexandra
the 18th, having on beard 1900 men from the
Sd, 4th and 9th Vermont regiments under
command Of Col. Seaver.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-08-28

The amount of claims filed in the Con-
troller's Office (N. W on Saturday last for
damages during the riots was Sl0,ll3 81
The total amount of claims is reported at
one million seven hundred thousand dollars.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-08-28
STATE TICKET.
For Governor

For GOVERNOR,
JOHN q. SMITH, Of 81. Adams
FoR LIEUT.. GOVERNOR,
PAUL DILLINGHAM;, Of Waterbury.
FoR TREASURER,
JOHN B. PAGE, Of Rutland.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-08-28

\ man has appeared in one of the Rhode
Island districts who desires to be exempted
because he is entirely dependant uIon his
mother for support.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-08-28

The Burlington Sentinel, in its last issue,
undertakes to prove the Republican party
and its head. President Lincoln, to be dis-
uniORisfs.
This trifing little task it thinks it accom-
plishes by quoting the famous declaration
Of the ". Y. Tribune in favor of letting the
cotton States 90 in peace-uttercd before the
war, and by none denounced more vigorously
or universally than by the Republican press
es and speakers-togethe with some extracts
from Garrisons Liberdtor, some old resolu-
tions of the American Anti-Slavery Society,
and some tes-dishonestly stated at that
of John P. Hale and Joshua A. GlddIngs,
five or six years before the organization of
the Republican party.
Mr.. Lincoln's disunionism it proves by a
sentence from one of his speeches in Con-
gress, eighteen or twenty years ago, in favor
of the abstract right of revolution, and by
his celebrated declaration. uttered during
his great debates with Mr.. Douglas in 1858,
Though, by the way, the Sentinel says it was
made ly him within the last twelve months
a mistake of some four years in time, but Of
no consequence practically, as Mr.. Lincoln
undoubtedly holds to the same belief still)
that - this Government cannot endure per
manently half slave and half free"
/ The Sentinel Is rery smart paper. Now
let it expend another three-column leader ii
proving that JEFF. Davis and his associates
are the strongest Union men in the country
and it may " go up head
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-08-28

All voters in Freemen's Meeting in the town
of Burlington who are in favor of sustaining
the Government in its efforts to suppress the re-
bellion, are requested to meet in caucus at the
Town Hall in: Burlington on Saturday evening
the 29th inst, at O'Clock P. NJ, to nominate
candidates for Town Representatives and fifteen
Justices of the Peace, and to elect Town Com
mittee for the ensuing year.
J. A. SHEDD,
C. f. WARD, Town
F. NJ. VAN SIcKLIS, Committee
T. J. BLANCHARD.
Aurust 95th IS62
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-08-28

REBEL Pass on THE SITUATIoN.-rhe Rich
mond Wing of August DIST, makes the fol-
lowing admissions
The loss at Vicksburg and the failure at Get
tysburg are the two events Of the year which
seem to render highly probable long and al
most indefinite continuance Of the war. Apart
from the victories We may achieve in the field
there are hut two means Of counteracting the
bancful effects Of these events and bringing hos
tilties to an early close. These are either for
eigu Intervention or a determined and success
full resistance by the conservative masses Of the
North to the abolition faction, which has control
Of the Government at Washington. long and
protractel war would prove great evil wholly
uumixed with good, for the longer the war con-
tinues the more thoroughly saturated the south
crn heart would become with the whole Yankee
race and Yankee institutions. We want the aid
Of France We are able to pay for it; let us do
it, We shall then have peace or the power to
wreak rich vengeance on our foul foes
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-08-28

CoUNIERFErTs.-The Rutland Herald saws
counterfeit fves of the Union Bank Of Troy
have made their appearance, well executed
imitation Of the genuine
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-08-28

The destruction Of Lawrence. Kansas, by
gucrrillas is commented upon by all our e1-
changes a. the most atrocious and bloody
outrage committed during the war. 1t is
unequalled unless it he in the tales of Indian
nassacres To which the early settlers Of this
continent were in several instances subjected.
The Albany Evening journal doubts the
report and reasons as follows
We believe the wretches capable Of doing all
that is alleged; but We do not believe that 800
men would venture within the precincts Of
city of ten or twelve thousand inhabitants; or.
if they did, that they would be permitted to
prosecute their havoc until two millions Of prop
er'y was DESTROYED
By scanning the report Of the destruction Of
the city, it viii be seen that the whole story
rests upon the statement Of man who reports
himself to have fed from the city two hours az
ter the guerrillas entered it, and TO have wit
messed the conaagration, &c, from the opposite
side Of the river In addition 10 this. the guer-
rillas must have moved forty or fifty miles in
one way. and this informant as many miles in
another, all in the short space Of sixteen hours.
Unfortunately later accounts confirms the
frst report.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-08-28

\ Charleston dispatch of the Goth says
The Yankees seem determined to incorporate
as much of the negro element rs possible in
their attack on Charleston. A colored regi-
ment.lOo0 strong, left Philadelphia on the
18th inst for Charleston.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-08-28

The reduction IF Fort Sumter was accom-.
pllshed principally by the batteries of heavy
guns which Gen Gilmore has planted on
Morris Island. The Monitors and the Iron
sides kept the rebel guns in Forts Wagner
and Gregg Silent. Wagner, owing to the
close watch kept by the gunboats, was
scarcely able to put in an occasional shot
and as for Sumter, she was So battered that
vigorous reply was simply out of the ques-
ton. 49,. $500 --.
= The cannonading from our immense guns
is described ss-terrifc THE screaming Of
the shells agitated the air ON all sides. and
the atmospheric commotion was strong even
at the distance of eight miles Indeed par
ties at that distance from the fight represent
that the continuous explosions were unequal
led by any engagement in their experience of
the war-that the roar was indeed terrific.
The shots from the great 200 pound Par
rott guns penetrated into and through
the brick wall of Fort Sumter, and threw out (
piles Of bricks, mortar, and clouds I
Of dust, that at times obscured the face Of /
the work. The fort mnst have been shaken
from foundation to parapet by the violence
Of the impact Nothing of the kind was
ever before thrown against fertilization,
md works built to resist ordnance less heavy |,
Than that engaged in the present siege are
'ut poorly prepared to meet the tremendous
hook of the projectile. An immense hole in
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-08-28

There is gang of burglars operating in
St. Adams. 1t is not impossible that they
may pay Burlington visit.