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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-12-04

The heavy military critic Of the Burling-
ton Tunes. achieves the following in his Is
say Of this morning
Rosecrans lacks the complaisant tact Of Grant
If the latter i required by remote superiors &c
do silly thing, he goes obeiiently about it
RosecrAns obstinately declined to do So
This solemn undertaking (for it Is all in
sober earnest) to write down the head Of the
army a fool, and Gen. Grant liekspittle,
is sufficiently absurd and amusing. If the
d" silly things" done by Gen. Grant, from
Fort Donelsou 10 the second Chattanooga,
have been by order Of hi " superiors, '' then
those superiors understand pretty well what
they are about. We remember however q
certain letter Of Mr.. Lincoln to Gen. Grant
after the fall OF Yicksburgh, acknowledging
that the Generals plan had proved wiser
than that Of the President letter impor-
tant as showing that the Administration has
indeed its plans Of campaigns, as it must
and should have; but that the President Is
ready to allow trusted general to adopt his
own plan and accomplish ms work IN his
own way, which is Just what Grant did
The President in all these things has won
the hearty confidence Of the people, and the
attempt now to arouse dissatisfaction with
the supersedure Of Gen. Rosecrans. is as
futile as it is foolish The time when that
could have been done has passed. The PEG
pie may not know exactly why Gen. Rose
Grams was relieved; but they are satisfied TO
believe that It was for some good reason
The good Cause having survived and pros
pered through the removals Of Mcdowell
and Mcclellan and Fremont and Pope and
Hooker, they have had faith that this of
Gen. Rosecrans would justify itself, as the
causes should appear and results develop,
and nothing has occurred lately to shake that
faith. Moreover they are glad that there Is
a firm and true hand at the helm, who Is
master of the situation, and is not afraid 10
put generals down and Up as the good Of the
army and the success Of the Cause requires
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-12-04

REcKurTING.-TtoO hundred and fifteen re-
cruits for old regiments under the last call,
were reported to the Adj. Generals Office Ut
to Saturday last. They are now steadily
arriving at the general rendezvous at Brattle-
boro and will pour in in increasing numbers,
as the end of the period allowed for volunteer
ing approaches.
The men recently detailed from old regi-
ments to assist in the work of recruiting.
are men selected for good character and high
standing as soldiers and men, and will doubt
less render good service in filing the quota of
the State. They will serve under the direct
ions of the Superintendents of Recruiting,
and the details for the service are now being
arranged by Adj. Gen. Washburn, who is in
town for that purpose
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-12-04

SHOCKING ACCIDENT Al GErrYsBrRc.-On
Friday last. the Washington Republican saws.
man by the name Of Williams, BELONGING
TO Philadelphia, observing little hoy IN the
street IN Gettysburg with a loaded shell in
ms bands, took 1t and attempted to remove the
charge with a file The terrible missile ex-
ploded IN the mans hands. blowing them
both clean of several inches above the wrists.
destroying both his eyes and otherwise dis
figuring his face 50 that ne could not be re-
eognized. The boy about u or Il years Of
age was instantly killed. being horribly
mangied. Mr.. Williams had with him IN \
cotiin at the front door OF the house where
he accident occurred. the dead BODY Of his
own son who was killed at the battle Of Get
tYsharg, and which he was about to convey
home.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-12-04

JERICHO HOTEL CoMPANY-A company
with this title was chartered, as some Of our
Of our readers will remember, at the last ses-
sion Of the Legislature. The purpose Of tine
company Il to purchase and enlarge the Pub
lie House known as the 80 Bustwick Hoase q"
IN Jericho, and ft it with conyeniences for
the comfort and accommodation of the Mans
field Mountain travellers, and Of summer
pleasure seekers in that delightful locality
The stock book will soon be open for sub
scriptions to the capital stock, in Burlington,
and as it is for the interest Of many to secure
a really good house on this side of the noun
tain, We doubt not that handsome number
of shares will be taken here
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-12-04

Henry Rolfe, Esq., thought the bounty Of
fered not enough TO secure the men, and
moved to insert $3.50 in place of $3.50 in the
first resolution.
Fred. NJ. VanSicklen, ESQ.,, proposed an
amendment, which was accepted by Mr. -Rolfe,
giving $3.50 to residents of the town, and
$3.50 to non-residents.
A spirited discussion ensued upon this
amendment.
Mr.. i. j. Starr made patriotic speech
BE had sent his only son TO the war, and WAS
willing to 20 himself, if but two or three
should be lacking of the quota whereupon
Judge Van Sicklen offered him $500 to vol
unteer at once.
Messrs Edmunds, Adams, G. W. Bene-
dict, Rolfe and VanSicklen further continued
the discussion.
The vote being taken by ballot, the amend
ment was adopted yeas l02, nays "a.
On motion of Mr.. Role the words " one
hundred and ten cents on the dollar were sub
stituted for eighty-three cents on the dollar,
in the third resolution, and on motion Of G.
". Benedict the sum authorized to be Dor
rowed 10y the selectmen was changed to
SOC. 900.
On motion Of J. S. Adams, Esq, that por-
ton of the amendment providing for the pay
ment of $3.50 TO non-residents Of the town
was stricken out.
Mr.. Edmunds stated that ne learned that
there was no law authorizing 4 valid assign
ment Of Government bounties lie therefore
withdrew the fifth resolution. lie also
withdrew the second resolution.
The remaining resolutions were then
passed, as amended, and the meeting ad-
jOurncd.
The discussion of the various propositions
and amendments, lasting till FIVE O'Clock P
NJ, was earnest, good natured and patriotic,
without exception. All were united in the
desire to offer bounty which should be lib
eral to the volunteers, fair for the communi-
ty, and effective in securing the full quota Of
the town.
The Town Of Burlington thus offers to re-
sidents of the town, who will volunteer for
old regiments, under the last call Of the Pre-
sident, bounty Of $3.50
The L ). Government offers 10 raw
recruits bounty Of 800
I If the recruit commutes MS State e1-
ira pay he will receive, cash down l25
Total. ST.
OF this large sum fire hundred and fifteen
dollars will be paid down (if the recruit
commutes his State pay on muster in.
If the volunteer be veteran, one hundred
dollars will be added, [. 5. bounty, making
total of eight hundred and serenty-seven dol
lars, Of which fire hundred and tItty may be
paid down. on muster in.
The Recruiting Office is now open in the
/ Town Hall, and there can be no doubt that
under the stimulus Of such generous o6er-,
the quota Of the town will be raised without
undue delay.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-12-04

AT an. auction sale of $500 tons OF coal in
New York Tuesday, the pfioe paid WINS abOu
80 cents per ton less than heretofore, for
stove size, and for crate coal, Sl,5O less.
The price might be several dollars less Sud
give good profit to all concerned. But
any reduction will be thankfully received by
the pubic.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-12-04

refugee from Richmond. recently re-
oeived into oar lines. and now confined in
Washington, iGrnishcs Ire following c-t
mate OF the present force o; Lees army 60
Ewell corps, now commanded BY EIrlev.
from 0,o00 TO q 900 infantry and six hat
teries of artillery A Hills corps II, 600
infantry and hve batteries Of artillery ::
stuart's cIyalry 5000 and two batteries Of
flying artillery, making in all IL 900 H.
fantry. 5000 cavalry and - cannon, provid
cd the batteries are all complete he also
confirms the death of the rebel Gen. Poeev
and that Ewcll has retired to Charlottesville
On account of Ill health.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-12-04

The FAIR in Boston will open on the l4th
inst. in Music Hall, with concert on the
Great Organ Sale of articles however will
not begin until the afternoon of Tuesday the
18th. We are informed that Vermont has
the centre table and we hope the contribu-
tions sent from this state will make it the
centre of attraction. There IL not much
time left for getting up articles. The man
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-12-04
TuI MURDER OF LIrr1. sANgoRx.-A c.

THE MURDER OF LIEUT.. SANBoRN A cor
respondent OF the TrGreiler. writing from
Norfolk, save
During hasiy visit here learned one par
ticular IN regard to the unproyoked murder Of
Union officer by Or. Wright. Of Norfolk. (aud
for which the Doctor has been executei), which
have not seen m print. II seems that the
Doctor and other citizens Of Norfolk had formed
league 10 assassinate the first officer who AZ.
peared IN the streets in command Of oolored
troops and by lot It was decided that Dr. Wright
should commit the fatal decd. Ii. Sanborn, Of
the regular army, was the victim. The Doctor
stepped from MS own door, IN front Of the Lieu
tenant, as he was passing IL command Of de-
taehment OF eolored troops, deliberately drew his
pistol and hred, killing the officer on the spot
thus fulfilling his dastardly agreement The
Doctor had previously been considered one Of the
best citizens Of MORRILL,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-12-04

The Annual Report Of the Secretary of the
Treasury on the condition OF the finances il,
now IN the hands Of the public printer. Ii
Will be much larger than heretofore. and con
tam various interesting tables On subjects not
before embodied in such documents. The
general arrangement vi he much improved
To this report will be added the rcports >,ye,
rally oi TIM Commits .oner of Internal Revcnu,
aud she Comptroller oil the Currency.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-12-04

Congress assemblies on Monday next, at
noon. Hon. Schuyler Colfax, seems to have
the inside track for Speaker of the House of
Representatives. 1t is stated that over sew
enty Union members have rendered him
their support. He has solicited no favors.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-12-04

LATE IRON GES. BANks. CoS1NuID SIC
cEss--The latest Texas news is by New Or
leans dates 10 Nv. 81. 1t appears from a
letter to the y y Herald, that Gen Banks
left Point Isabel on the 10th Nov. with a
feet Of nine vessels, transports and the No
nongahela gunboat, and arrived of the
bar Of Corpus Christi Pass on the after
noon Of the l7th. The troops were land
ed through the surf. By sunrise four regi-
ments and & battery were ashore and moving
up towards Aranzas Pass. The Monongahe-
Ia commenced Smelling the enemy's battery
and the Mcclellan getting closer drove the
rebels out of it, when they soon surrendered.
they were $50 men with three 24-pounders.
and an s-inch howitzer.
Since the 10th Of October, the dsy OF leav-
ing New Orleans, Gen. Banks has restored
to the Union the mouth OF the Rio Graude.
raised the stars and stripes 20 miles I'D this
river captured and established posts at Bra
zos, Santiago, Point Isabel, and secures
TO the Union Corpus Christi and Aranzas
Passes.
Health Of the troops good. Not man
killed or wounded in the attack. Five were
drowned. This accident was caused by
positive disobcdience Of orders.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-12-04

Inc following positions having b~.-
Signed the several eOrTs were a-cr b..
during TIE dry. and each was read
dGty by tuar click. The Sixth e.-,.
manded by MAJ Gen. >edgwics. #r tI..-....
met the second e1rIs c1umauI.l ...
ten. Warren. which hell G.. o. tunrl-.
together with tIc First rlrr- comma.
Nj. Newton, frned the center
wac formed by the Third rurls oman.
by MAJ Ten. French The. 81. ...-,.-
raniel by Maj. Geu. Syk.-. il-u.,I -...
serve. About suuset several elu- w.-. o.
from our lines bat luiicd o. draw -1....
mys FIRE.
\ lew additional Tarrlcular. arc. -....
OF the eng cement Oh Friday. namely
The number " prisoners jal,-
Third corp hn- hc,n greatly rxa-.s-...
Ouly sixty have as W.. hccu rr-Ir-..
Provost Marshal
Among tine '-1unlrd ARE I'D N.
and Cd. Higgins 1T the sftr Prrr. -....
al-u two captains, names unknown.
Inc meclcal director or our -.-r- .-..
our Ices 30 three hundred aud -Us-.
w'Gnded and about one hunGralLl
enemy reireated iclm the irHutuI r
cjrp> during tie night Leaving their
ami wounded ,u tn hc.4 Owing
enemy e change ut pusilln DC beam. 1...
sary ior us !. leave tueu err.
rte greatly exceed Ia--
a n1,e aated Sunday ,ar- v..-
closed cit.r V.-h tat $3.50 anue
l'N- Do ''.- pn Hli .-l-- sides .. J.
1'llry- tu ,--ll-aa,I b. u.- .
Tire -r'Hu. .I she -l4t-u. -...
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-12-04

The British steamer Corsica, from Nassau.
was thoroughly searched by the Custom
House officers at New York. Saturday.
On the passengers there were large
amounts Of specie, rebel money and rebel
mail was found on the steamer
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-12-04
PETER 7. WASHBURN.
IL 3 and Inspector General

An ORDER was issued by the War Depart
meut Tuesday, directing all enlisted men
serving a. clerks IN the Commissarv. Quar-
Ierniasier and Medical Departments, To report
at once Tor duty 70 their regimcuts-their
places TO be filed by invalids or civilians.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-12-04

The business OF the Chattanooga Postofice
will soon he resumed under its apnropriate
Postmaster, J. r. Hood. who was OBLIGED to
vacate It when mail communication with the
States IN rebellion was officially suspended.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-12-04

Frauds on the revenue department To a
large amount, have recently been discovered
at CAIRO, and several Of the parties implicated
have been arrested, among whom Is Majur
Masser, the chief clerk Of one Of the prir-
cipal shipping houses there, and leading
operator OF the gang Of smugglrrs L T.
supposed that one Of the guilty parties let5
there last sunday, ana has not been heard
from since The loss 10 the government j.
reported TO be 100000.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-12-04

THANKSGIVING DAY CoNIRIBUTIoNs.-The
contributions at the several churches in this
place on Thanksgiving day for the benefit Of
the soldiers, sick, wounded and IN prison
were as follows
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-12-04

C. Godfrey Gunther, the independent can
didate Of the McKeon democrats, was elected
Mayor of New York Tuesday, by about 900
majority.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-12-04

The vote Of the Ohio soldiers, i-l- -.l-
viii reach from forty O. t.r-y-ru
Tins will run ~ Bloagi na. iri,y
to one hundred thousand The dee r..
Is wipIns oct tie cuWe-.e.d u r..
most Of the few counties tL-t were
IN the home Vote. On, If Che -fa,
ing features of tle late elections L. ---
one-sidcd character of the >l--il-- lr--
Out Of eighteen thous-ui returned ir'a
ONO, NaliandIgham received les t-a VIC
thousand
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-12-04

1t is to be noted that in all these church
es a special and liberal contribution for the
above objects was taken up but q few Sun
days previous to Thanksgiving day
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-12-04

large number Of Jews have been arrest
cd ~ Memphis ~ participants IA the recent
frauds On the revenue department, Their
property mas been seized and themselves i'm
presumed. Sixty thousand dollars an green
oaeks was taken from one of the smugglers.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-12-04

/ LARGE TKaSsACTI0N.-We learn from the
/ Gleu's Falls Republican that Judge T.. II
Rosccrans and Hon. 4. Cheney, Of thar val
lage, have sold TO parties in the city Of New
York over COO. 900 acre. of land in The
northern part Of the State. including the
land and road bed OF the late Adir0nd4c T.
tate and Rail Road Company. We are not
Informed a. TO the price at which the proper
" was sold but the revenue stamps upon
the papers transferring the title. and the Sc
euTities for the purchase money, amount t.
over $1,000. The stamp- upon one Of the
deeds which we have seen amount t. 81
900.
The purchasers OF the property have already
organized a company, under the General Raj
Road Act and iaw passed last winter, Tor
the purpose Of constructing rail road from
some point on the Sarstoga Rail Road, UP
the valley OF the Hudson 70 the Adirondac
Iron Mills, IN E-sex county. The route ad-
opted by the former company extended from
>aatoga Springs, OF Ballst0n, 10 the Hadlev
Fails, and thence TO Luzerne Il Is said.
too, that the new company ART about survey
Inc route to Hadley Falls down the valley
OF the Hudson, with view OF reaching the
waters of the bay at the head Of the Feeder
Pend. some i've miles west Of Glen's Falls.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-12-04

A letter frlm gentleman engaged Do -aa-
ing the vote OF the Missouri soldiers So 'ra--
tanoosa. on last election day, -ay- tie v1-'- 2
wac done pHG.r H. ne IF The rrert GIN.
As the men gathered together au1 lfro-.'-
their hallots the rebel shells wcrt yf---
all about them. Three hundred r -Fer
seven OF them cast their votes. csl r~F .-
Of aaeia for me Tafl-1I '5-t1 Sion
hearts are IN their work could DE-
thing Else
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-12-04

NorIcE the chauEe W time ol Oh. RI
rOads. which commence Mandy.
the Day boat Through the Lake is lisc..-
tinued. The Ferry b1at fr Pa---t---
viii leave about 10 3. ". and 3 ] ".
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-12-04

A COLLECTION for she & ;. Christian Con
mission for tine Army WIS taken up 10 g
Thifd Congregational Society. IT the Close
ThaRksSiving-lay segv'ces, amounting
S32 20.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-12-04

ALLOTTED Ptr---tssiguees rul o-h--- r-
ing orders for allotted pei of mcin,cr- .. '
eth regiment and Isl VI battery. SIRE r--s
that returns have been received fr July
August. ard this office j. prepared Co. -rag '-
sums received IN the usual way
JoHS B. Pace
relSurcr.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-12-04

The rumor that Gen. Sigel was to take the
place OF Gen. Schenck proves uniounded.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-12-04
THE WEEKLY FREE PRESS

Is published every Friday morning, containing
the news Of the week from al parts, interesting
correspondence from the army, and local and
general intelligence.
TERMS.
Two DOLLARS per year. If paid absolutely in
advance, 81 70. Single copies five cents.
For rates Of Advertising, &C, inquire at the
FREE Press OFFICE, No. College St, Burling-
ton, Vt.
GEO. W. & G. G. BENEDICT,
Editors s Proprietors
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-12-04

REv. SiuEoN PAEuElrE wis!c, -l' -.na
nicaii,ns Tor han 81 b. cent Z. sxantar. r.
his present resilcacc.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-12-04

a 4, asserted that a lars, amount u
ton, amounting. IT y beliesed % nearly !"
millions OF bai,s. hes irrn rccumul.'e u '
ATLANTA, Ga. belonging ir ti'r leoii' '-'-
the rhrI s,Serhh.ci,l. $3.50.
1t . expected tia, Ten. Grant ii.'' ~
making rapid movement IN that pollt' a.
IL will De diiiicult % remove my eonslitIi-l-
portion of this eotton ~ tire 20 savr u no"
ezpturs.
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Hsadousyte.s, Provess Aosshots ONee.
s WasAixgtes, %. c., Nov. ~, i662. !
SpeefsI Orders No Sin visw Of the tmsneAse.
stored In various sections Of tnis city, and the
danger thereto By flre and otherwise arising
from the In wless action OF persons under the
influence Of spir.tuous liquors o6tstned in the
vicinity where this property Is necessarily In.
Gated or stored, 1t 10 direcsad that from the date
OF this order, the sale Of liquor, under license
or otherwise. will not be permitted In the 10.
calities named herein, to witt. A-s' 81 -
Z Squares il6, III, t3S and TAO, 40 mach thereof
rs front on Nineteepth ana NJ streets, in the
vicinity Of Nineteenth street park.
Squares 1877, 1888, 1as. l5s, i6s. lea ,sl, and
= 1872, 80 much thereof as front on Seventeenth,
Eighteenth. ID and N streets, In vicinity OF
Seventeenth street and ambulance parke.
SO, 81, So, So, CO. "a n, 10 CO. e., SO, 81 81 i0a
lG3, JO4 100. l2l 49, 12 2 la3, la, in the First
w ard, south Of Pennsylvania avenue:
Squares Z 9. .. 10, 10, 10, 20 In the Vicinity oA
Squares 165 and 1866, 90 much thereof as front
On H and Seventeenth street, in the vacinity OF
SQUARES iU7, 1as, iea, 1871, 1874, 1856, so much
thereof as front Connectcut avenue, seven
teenth, Eighteenth and streets, in the vicinity
souarss AZ, IA, sol, SOC. 500, in vicinity Of
sixth and Seventa. street wharves.
Squares 573, s74, $50. s3i, 49, 6a3 63i: 6sl, 6sS
squares, being in vicinity of railroad depot and
Soldiers Retreat.
SQUARES 72S, 30, 731, 73i, 735. 759, 760, 10 vi
cin2ty Of Capitol and Carroll Prisons and Bar
racks.
On any place within four squares Of Bla-
dersburg Toll Gate.
On any place within t,Oo squares Of Kendall
Or cen park.
On any place within too squares OF Railroad
park.
Any house In the abo We. described localities
sanyicte Of selass AaAAf ta 81 s21
prisoned for such time as the nature Of the of.
tense may warrant, the liquors on the premises
An application in writing to the Provost Mar
shall, endorsed by the Mayor and Chief OF
Police, will be placed in the hands OF An omcer,
to report " neither any specified person may he
permitted 10 sell, under license to citizens only;
but only in exceptional cases will permits be
given. BY command of
HENRY B TODD,
Captain and Provost Marshal.
A. S. BAKER, Lieute nant and Adjutant-
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VKYAR DlPARrAENT .- ...#
w ADJufANf GkHlRAL's OSIIoH,
WASHINGTON, June q, i00o.

6sss,sl Ordrs, No. los.
The Adjutant General VIII provide IN appfoDf1-
ats medal Of honor for the troops who. after the
expiration of their term 1ered their servtcss
to the Government In the present emergency. and
also for the volunteer troops from other States that
have volunteered their service In the States Of
Pennsylvania and MAryland.
By order Of the Secretary Of War. .s.. -=
\. d. TOWNSEND.
10 % Assistant Adjutsnt General
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UAI D1PARTM1NT,
w WASHINGTON, January =, 1854
In Consequence Of ths pressure OF badness attAt
Wsr Department, passes for oitiEens to visit tbs
Army OF the Potomac win be given at the Once Of
Lieut. Col. OoHRAD, 13o eennsyivanis avenue
above Ninsteenth street