Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-04-17

have been allowed to run so loose in regard 10
deserting, and that there has heeu so much dis
cord in the North. There is but on. way TO end
this the North should 80 in to a man--thsrc
hss been enough boys play. IL would not re
very pleasant fer some to hsv. the old troops
zent up smcng them TO enforce the CONSUMPTION,
but say it should be done if they show the least
resistance think nc could bring them 10 tine
double quick.
For the las; week every thing has BEEN busy IN
tovn--our stores. provisions, &c, are all being
moved back Of the intrenchments, picket line
strengthened, &c. 1t looks a little as though
We might have another broil here or near soon-
| think the Rebels will not undertake as biz
job q, they will find We have for them here, but
will Try and get Old Eo>c 70 advance again on
them in either case, sayue are rooi for them.
We have the best army, bcstoiiccrel, he>t armed
and taken care Of, Of any in the field. II ever
we meet the cncmy again, you viii hear good
news from the army Of the Cumberland.
For the last two months We have had guol
deal Ike California veathcr-auy quantity Of
rain. lou may think it very nice to stand cut
ON picket all night and day in the rain, but
don't. although I've had to ,lo it many s. time.
We have iust come in from that kind Of work
we're out fyc DAYS, some four mice from this
camp. BcsiIcs cur regular picket, We 20 out by
Brigajr, IN hope 60 eapturr any stray rebcl-
THAT mry be smelling around. Every day or
two VIC take -yine pycr fellows ia oil; Of the wet,
lut they are cry shy There Sc considerable
excitement sometimes and some risks, but It "a
not like q regular fight, and man car u=c his
ovu judgment many time. I am always IN
command of "a squad ROW, when ont, sometimes
have two or three companies, as VIC are yet short
Of cGiccrs What there is Of the old Seth. arc
Of the bs7t stocS-nc,er have been whipped and
de- not intend TO Bal believe they would fight
90 the last usu. The other day, Major Gen.
Bose,rn- reviewed Us with the balance Of the
Division, and when he passed. us said This
IS the cid Both they can march further aud do
it easier than any other in the field H. hiss a
great way Of noticing al that i going on. and
If there is good General, and one that knows
his business, it is he.
LThc Resolution
IJlc-cas, our Government IS now engaged
in a struggle for the perpetuation Of every right
dear TO Us az American citizens and requires the
united efforts Of all good, true snd loyal men in
IL behalf. and
UbUc1s. W. have beheli with feelings Of
unfcgnei ssiu,ss and deep regret spirit ofop-
position on the part ofthe people Of the North to
the fclsral Administration and slso Of the al
liberties q the State 4 Illinoi. in their efforts
o. suppress this infamous rebellion; Therufirc.
Fcsoirc1, That - arc to-day a. ever befJr".
unconditionally and uucomprumisiusly FIR the
Uuion in It's vholeuess, AMI for upholiiug the
President in MS var measures for the maintain
snce q the authority and dignity Of the Govern
ment aud IN again unfuriing tie glorious en-
tlem Of Nationality over every city aud town Of
Rebellion
Rcsolrci, That having pledged ourselves to
the service Of cur common country in this hour
of national peril ve have a right % expert, ave,
demsud % the people u The State q Illinois,
our friends aud neighhors 90 home. that they
lay aside an petty iealousies AMI party auimosi-
tie> and come "A, one msn 10 tn rescue, present
!u- d determined front TO cur c.uutrv's enemies
~ home, Wen rs thosa uuier commlni of
that arch trt.tor JEFF DAVIS
R,solre1, That re a. soldier. uou'l IS -.,r
i-ht the eucmie, oi our country on the Prairiss
-f lllinoi, as iu the " Sunny SOUTH and thst
We hold ourselves ready to obey au orler from
the President Co march into our state with bay
ouet- fyol Co enforce the laws
Boolrc5. That uc are opposed 90 on prore-
sfftar. for q -r S-tfi0n az hds-fitir. FIR On. rvI