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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1864-06-02

0TTUMWA MALE AND FE-
MALE SEMINART

Rav. J. M. McELROY. sugss
Mr.. n. L. MCGINITIE. ( Principals. 3s..9
Miss NJ. @. .HALLOWAY, lsEso sass ~
Miss u. =. WILSON, fAssistantP. ..t.s -
Miss MATTE LASWELL, Teacher OF Music.
The Sixth year commences on Monday, SEPrEM-
Der 7th 1853, ,atthe Presbyterian Church and rooms
xttached. fs "a ,fa,.l- n -t,;at 81 81 4yei4 4 ~
Four terms ofte 10 weeks each In the year.
Tuitionfrom &8to 90, to bra isd
Piano, Melodepn or Gnitar, IS per Term. s -
o6ered to persons wshingto quail
afy themselves for teaching. R 81 1ssr. 4gs +.
,Pupila Admitted u any time, and charged from
date of entr Ance. No reduction, hovever, will be
unless by sp ecial agres-
.men or In case Of sick kpeas. AZ fs19 $3.50 e-gta#
Boarding can obta "a esto suit ID etiue
No one admitted for lssa than halfa term.
Per iurther particulars cAilon or I'd dress either
sof tbs Principals. s58 agrsf. ss-.t. fsst tysgg
AUG. 1859. -
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-05-06

D1scHiRGE or REGwEyrs.-Ihe Washing
ton Na- Of april 27ta Publishes the follow
irg
As the time l. approaching when s1ns Of
the regiments belonging % the Army OF tho
Potomac arc 70 be- discharged from the mil
itary service Of the United States by reason
Of the expiration OF the term for which they
were mustered into said service, Major Gen
eral Meade has announced 20 such troops
that tae War Department has decided that
the term of service of such regiments is 70
be computed from the date OF its muster into
the service of the United States, without re-
ference % the date OF enrolment, or any
service rendered 70 a State. The Command
ing General will however, at all times be
.lad % receive and forward for the CONSIDER
alton Of the proper authorities any respectful
communication touching the term Of service
Of a regiment, when such term appears to
be involved in doubt.
The Commanding General, in making this
announcement, expresses a hope that the re-
gimcnts 70 be discharged will cheeriully ac-
quiesce in the decision Of the Government
with regard 20 their term of service, and
rast organized bodies or individuals. after
having borne an uusullied reputation during
an the evcntlul scenes which have marked
their connection with the Army of the P1to-
mac. will not suffer the honorable fame they
have won by their gailantry and good con-
duct 70 be tsrnished in the closing hours Of
their service by acts Of insub0rdinau0n,
which II fycutured on viii be promptly sup
pressed, aud can only terminate IN the
speedy and certain punishment Of the o1eu-
ding parties.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-05-06

Acso-s rnE LAEE.-As son OF Johr
Stickney Of jay, aged about II, was leading
horse. Sunday evening Of last week, IT
ran, and the halter having become fastened
around the boys head, dragged him nearly
one-fourth Of a mile, until his bsdy be-
came wedged behind some stones and thus
stoned the horse. When found all clothing
was stripped from bis body and the horse still
held by the halter around the boys head.
Hrs skull was found to be fractured. But
slight hope is entertained of his recovery.
The Temperance League Of Plattsburgh
are taking measures for vigorous prosecu-
ton Of the war" J. ;. Adams, Eeq., ad-
dressed them on Temperance on Monday
evening.
Capt Chas H. Bentley, Co. Il, ID y. y.
Cavalry. OF Plattsburgh, was wounded in the
late battle On Red River. lie received a
compound fracture Of the shoulder.
The Editor OF the Plattsburgh Sennnei had
to pay for his ticke, to Gottschslk's Con
cert there, and thinks be only got three cents
worth OF music, out Of the whole Of it.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-05-06
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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-05-06
Ghe 6ree press.
BURLINGTON
FRIDAY MORNING MAY 6. 1864.
The National Convention.

\ letter signed by VIM. {. Bryant, VIM.
Curtis Noyes, Geo. Opdyke, and sixteen New
York State Senators. appears in the New
York Tribune, requesting the National Re-
/ publican and Union Committee 70 postpone
the Convention till after the lst Of September
/ next. The letter is dated month ago, and
the exact object IN publishing it now, after
{ the National Committee have decided not to
/ postpone. and the preponderance Of public
sentiment has been 50 clearly indicated in
/ concurrence with that decision. Is not appa-
rent. The reasons offered in the letter are
none Of them new, md all have been abun-
dainty answered.
They sre first, that unanimity upon can
didate cannot be obtained at present or az
early gs the day now named for the Convcn-
ZION. To which it may he replied that
absolute unanimity car nerer I've obtained
t.fore the nomination. \ wonderful degree
Of uuanimitv already exists. \ nomiJ alton
once and fairly made. and the loyal men Of
the country may he depended on to wholly
sink minor differences snd personal prefer
enccs, in the one all-importsnt issue.
Sccnd. Upon the result Of the Spring and
Summer campaign "will depend the wish
of the people to continue in power their pre-
sent leaders" or to change them for others.
J.. Il,
campaign will be fatal to Mr. Lincoins
reelection We do not believe 1t. To whom
will the people turn, II Grant fails (ior the
failure will be his, and not the Presidents,
ii the campaign proves disastrous), with
more confidence in hI- constancy, good judg-
nent and ability To bring light out of dark
nc-s, than To Mr.. Lincoln? VIII the people
in time Of national reverses, be willing sull
further TO encourage the rebels, by a change
Of administration? Moreover, the success or
failure Of the Spring campaign, which will
determine that Of the Summer, will he known
bcfire the Convention me.t- If than the
Convention deems postronement advisable,
it can he made
Third, '' " hot,ver tends To Lessen the
duration and alny the acrimony ol the
the presidential striie. will be an advantage
70 the country Thi-, II, AN oijcstion t. an
early day, has been rcfuted over and over
again; nor have We ever seen the refu,ation
answered. 1t j., in fact, an argument fer
an early day. 1t must he plain to any one,
not determined not to SCI it, tiat with the
presidential question fully before the people
as i; has been for months, strife and acrimo-
ny will b, l,ssened hy an early selection Of
the candidate; and 80, doubtless, the Ma
tional Committee and the National Convcn-
ton will decide
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-05-06

OETrAKT.--At meeting oi the Class of
the Medical Department of the University Of
Vermont. held April ., 1864, the following
resolutions were adopted
Hler,ai, God in His providence, has taken nom
our number our beloved claSs-mate and friend.
J. C. Parker. therefore,
Ra9ired, That we deeply mourn the loss Of
one who, during the time ne has been with US
won IN a high degree by his strictly moral
and gentlemanly habits. the love and esteem
Of his classmates
Rssoiu,d, That We deeply sympathse With his
parents and friends in their bereavement
Resolrs4, That We will wear an appropriate
badge Of mourning for thirty days
RetolrsS, that copy Of these resolutions be
transmitted to the friends Of the deceased, and TO
the Burlington Tims' for publication.
+. G. SoUIEK, }
J. G. AYREs, Com
J Y. GoDTRET.D
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-05-06
Personal.

Hon F E. Woodbridge was in town las
week, to see q son Of his in the Episcopa
Institute, who is i,l
Prof. Backhain is supplying the pulpit oil
the Congregational Church IN St. Adams.
Edward P Colby, son Of ;. B. Colby, E-q.,
of Montpelier, has received an appointment
to the Naval School, ond has been discharged
from the army 10 order to report iorezamiu-
alton in August.
Wm. E. Peck has been appointed Post
master at Whiting, Vt, in place Of F. ".
Pierce, resigned.
Alonso O. Allen has been appointed Post
master at Granville, Vt, in place Of Hiram
Ford, removed.
Rodney Smith, Esq Of Kentucky. recently
Of Orwell, VI, and graduate Of the Uni
versity Of Vermont, has been appointed a
PaymasteT IN the regular Army.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-05-06

THz LATE DR. PEssE.-The Rochester D.
u.ocrat IN alluding to the fact that the 70
mains Of Dr. Peass had been brought 20
Rochester for interment says
'Itis source of gratifcation 70 the ua-y
friends ofDr. Pease in this city, that his remains
are 10 rest in our beautiful cemetery y.-Nl ----n-
ister in 80 brief tine ever Won the a1-c-ion
and esteem Of the Community more cC-l .ete-g
than did Dr.. Pease. There are young 1cl IN
our midst who VIII bless the day that made hin
a resident q Rochester; and We shal. al, wh,.o
hmentiug ais uuhmely end, be grateful tha, ha
was permitted 70 do so much lor US. Hs work
IN this city was short; but II was faithfully done
His superior intellectual characteristics, his
largeness Of heart, courteous address, and As
ciustinz social qualities, his noble bearing as =
true, devoted Christian gentleman and patriot,
will never be forgotten by these among whom
he labored, and who were SO fortunate as to
have his acquaintance. II is fitting that his last
resting place should be in cur city-the place
where his family resides, the place for which he
had done 50 much, in which he had 80 many
warn admirers, and which was the scene Of ths
closing labors Of his eminently useful and beau
tful lie."
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-05-06

HAVE IoU Tried PoTs TOR PLANTS We
have often urged in the columns of the AZ
riculturiat the great advantage and economy
of using small earthen pots for starting all
kinds of garden stuff, flowers, etc. The small
est sizes con be bought in many localities rs
low as 60 cents to 81, ,25 per one hundred,
and they will last many years. Fill large
number Of these with earth, and plant one
OF more seeds in each. Set them on the
warm side ofa fence or building water a.
needed, and cover cold nights or days with
old carpets or blankets or with straw, II
this be done two or four weeks IN advance,
the earth, with the well-started plants, may
be transferred to the open ground as soon as
it is fully warm and the grouth will hardly
checked. With a very little trouble one
may thus get good supply OF early vegeta-
bles, two to or tour weeks in advance OF open
ground sowing or planting. Peas, corn, Gu
cumbers-In short, every kind Of vegetable
and flowers, may he started thus. By invert-
ing this pot-with the hand upon the earth.
the plant passing between the fngers-the
ball OF earth will drop out upon the hand
unbroken.-An'eriodn AgrieuitHria.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-05-06

The Italian ship Re Galantuomo, which
was reported in distress some time since, and
for which quite number Of vessels from our
ports searched unsuccasslully for some, time
has been beard from at Terooira, " estern Is
lands. Her masts were carried away ,bulwarks
smashed, and all the guns thrown overheard,
besiies other heavy articles, but not life
was lost She was Ss days making voyage
from New Yo-k to the Western Islands.
Capt. Isola says he hailed an American ship
while his vessel was in distress, and asked
for assistance. which was refused.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-05-06
THE TEN-FoRTY LOAN.

The new five Per cent. Loan Il now fairly
before the People The machinery for
placing il j, completed. and over one-sirih
Of it-upvard- of S33, ,OOo, ,oOo-i- already
taken. II starts with popularity rivalling
that of tine 500 luau. Why should it not
b, Iorulr2 Fivc per cent IN gold is equal
to cieh; pr cent in currency, ut-thc present
premium. Toe owner can turn biz bond
into money 90 any moment, and its final IT,
dcmption Is as certain as that anything will
h. valuable ten years hence. We ask cur read
e., have money who to invest .and almost every
one has 4 little, in these dsys,-to read the
articles below. from much better authorities
than We can pretend to he on money que--
tious, and then consider what i both their
policy and their duty in the matter.
From Tbompson's Bank Note Reporter.l
To those capitalists VINO complain that Mr.
Chase ought to pay a higher rate Of interest,
we ,ay p1ntedly, that a per cent obligation
against the people IS better than bond at any
higher rate Of interest. For why, Your
money ii-hteously invested, free from eTtortiou.
generously invested for your country's cause,
j.. aul Fill bs through al time, VALID.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-05-06

There is a vast quantity of liquor drunk in
Washington, but no remarkable amount Of
drunkenness e visible. Whether this is
owing to the rigors OF military pulice or to
the weakness Of the liquor, we had not time
to investigate. Certain it is the only men
whom we Observed 70 be decidedly drunk
during the two days we tarried there were
two United States Senators (Chanler and
Salisbury
Some say the liquor Of the hotels is only
mineral water or a solution of Epson salts
favored with a moderate Per centage Of
whiskey OF brandy, and that thus it passes
through those who swallow It without other
injury than drawing the money they have
from their pockets. At any rate it is dilu-
tivn which left for three or four DAYS in d
warm place will ferment and emit an odor
very much like that of old and dirty sap
suds Ed. Boston TraDeiier
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-05-06

PI>>srlvANn TOR Ma. LINcoLN--The
Union State Convention Of Pennsylvania
which met at Harrisburg on Thursday,
chose Simon Cameron, Alexander Mcclure.
NJ. b. Lwry and W. ". ketcham as dele
gates o. ,le Baltimore Convention, instruct
ed them to vote for ABRAHAM LINcotN, and
to opro-e all efforts TO postpone the Conven-
tion aud adopted resolutions declaring that
thc houlr ol the people. and the successful
prosecution of the war. demand the rc-elec-
tion OF Nh Lincoln, ana that the certainty
OF i. reelection would h. one Of the hard
est slows thut ,,,old be inflicted On the reb-
ei-
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-05-06

It is asserted in Naval circles at Washing
ton that there is not one monitor ahoat that
does not draw too much water TO pass over
the bar at the mouth Of AlbeDarle Sound.
Several Monitors of light draught we're being
built by contract, and were to be completed
prior to first of October last, but the work
on them was delayed by the strikes of the
wOrkmen.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-05-06

SUMTER AIIvr.-On the 18th ul-., the
anniversary Of the capture Of Fort Sumter by
the rebels. thirteen m0rtar-shells were fired
from that dilapidatcd structure at Forts Gregg
and Chatfcld. No damage was sustained by
Us. Fort Gregg opened lively FIRE IN reply,
which had the effect % silence the enemy S
mortars. 1t is certain that the rebels have
constructed bomb-proofs under the ruins.
The torpedo boats OF " DavIds' are 70 be
seen. any fine day, accommodating the position
os our blockading steamers. The rebel iron
clad navy too, may be seen,to the number Of
six or seven formidable vessels, moving about
the harbor.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-05-06

TnE Tax BILL THROUGH THK HousE.-The
tax bill was passed Thursday night by a vote
Of l02 to SO. Forty-nine members Of the
House were absent when the vote was taken.
All the Peace Democrats and some OF the
War Democrats voted nay. Mr.. Stevens Of
the com. Of ways and means did not vote,
and Mr. Pendleton of tho same committee
voted against the bill. The amendments
raising the taxes Oh sugar and taxing spirits
on hand prior to May |, 80 CENTS, We're
finally agreed 10.
The House is entitled 10 credit for INDUS
Ivy and prompt action on the bill. The
Springfield Republicans special says that tho
credit Tor such prompt action is principally
due to Mr. Washburue of Illinois a. char
man Of the committee of the whole. Mr..
Morrill, Of Vermont, who had charge Of the
bill. and Messrs Kssson Of Iowa, and Bout
well Of Mass
We anticipate tedious time over tho hill
no the senate
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-05-06

VI. CAVALRY EXCHANGED. - Albert p.
Youa,,. Company X, Wm P. Pear,ons,
Concord, = Torcus McCuen. Coventry, ;
Edwin A. Porter. P,ul,uey, O. Daniel p.
Bancroft. Ea,t Montpelier. ! Harris
Wauen. Brattlellr1. F, John Delaney, Ar
,instau. C., Ahnon NcClunin, Rutland, \
Alfred Mahan, Cornwall. K; William
Thompson. Burlington. NJ; b. A. Priuk,
K. Charles E. YJuatt, Cornwall, r. all
pri,atc> and members of the l-t Vt. cavalry,
have arrived at Bllumore from Richmond
Mr.. Corson. our state agent at Philadelphia,
in reporting the fact to Gen. Wash5uIn-
says the men urv suffering from the iuhu-
man treatment they received from the rebels,
and adds " It makes ones heart sick to see
these brave tSy,, and To think that 50 many
Of our soldiers are still in the hands Of those
bad men"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-05-06

PROBABLE MURDER At NoRrHTrELD-Ne
learn from Wslton's Journal that the body
Of Charles R Briggs was found IN Dog
river, at Mortified. on Thursday last, under
circumstances that indicate murder. He
VIA. las, seen late on Tuesday night, one OF
an euchre party at a Northheld grocery
Tho body shows wound Money supposed
10 l.c m Nj. r = possession is missing
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-05-06

The New York TrIbuue. which Is always
inclined 70 find fault with Mr.. Lincoln, can
find very little with HE admirable letter to
the Ienuckians represented by Mr. Hodges.
On the other hand. It comedies TO Mr.. Lin
and ingenious loyalty to truth 1t says that
what he saws Of the Constitution. the GOV
ernmcut and the Nation, q" will stand the
seycrr-t criticism and that the portion
concerning emancipation and armIng the
blacks j., incontroyertihe In view Of
such high pruise, tba iault it finds with the
President, that he ha- not been as prompt ~
be might have been to accept the teaching
OF events, can be allowed to Iass.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-05-06

The REBIL RAN in the Roanoke River Is
described as about I4O feet long, with an
oval roof much like the back of a turtle, and
50 strong IN timber and plating as to be i'm
pervious to hundred-pound, steel-pointed,
solid shot. which were fred against her from
the Miami, At a distance Of not more than 70
feet. She draws but five feet water.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-05-06

present price of Vermont State bonds in
which they are invested make fund OF
yearly $3.50, 900. The Rutland Herald, in
mentioning these facts, says "Tbere is no
doubt that prompt and wise action on the
part Of the Commissioners has saved con-
siderable sum to the fund"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-05-06

C. L. HkTDk has recently completed view
on Mallett's Bay, which is one of his most
pleasing pictures. 1t includes tho beach on
the western shore Of the bay. (where some
rare pic-nics, that We wot of, have come on
one of the little. rocky, cedar-crowned islands
on the placid bosom Of the hay, and Mansfield
in the distance. 1t is taken just at sun-down'
and the artist has sucoeeded in throwing over
the landscape the faint rosy hue Of a sunset,
which is not seen IN the west, but whose
reflected hight gives mild warm glow to
water and woodland Some of our lovers OF
Mallett's Bay-one Of the most picturesque
and BEAUTIFUL bays on the contineut-should
own this painting and keep it in Burlington
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-05-06

Vice President Hamlin having left Wash
ington for home, Senator Clark was chosen
President pro TEN. of the Senate on motion
of Mr.. Foot of Vermont, who has held that
position several years and declined reelection
ylr. Foot's health is not very good, and be
has doubtless felt obliged, 90 that account.
to avoid the labor and responsibility Of the
chair
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-05-06

IHE UsE OF THE WxLLASD CASAL.-The
State Department has been officially informed
Of the passage Of an order by the Government
Council Of Canada, providing that from and
after the 18Th inst, the following articles.
having paid tolls through tine St. Lawreucc
Cana, viii Lc passed free through the Wei
land Canal. and if tolls have been previously
paid thereon through the Chambly Canal,
sdeh toll shall bo refunded at the Canal Once
at Monroe. wig
Iron OF all kinds, salt, and the following
articles havin. paid full tolls through Wei
land Cunal shall ne passed through the St.
Lawrence AMI Cnambly Canals, va Wheat,
hrur and corn
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-05-06

LieH1.-We are glad TO see the lamu-posts
rising around our streets Three more have
been set around the Square, giving one at
each corner; there is to be one at the head
of Church street. and one on Bank street.
The rest arc not yet located.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-05-06

A considerable portion Of our church-gong
community we're shocked Sunday by an
uncommon sigh, IN Burlington-neariy
dozen grown meu, with a number Of smaller
boys. playing bail throughout the afternoon
on the open space between Main and College
streets. by the old railroad track, in the
heart of our village If we have those
among us who have neither respect for the
Sabbath themselves, nor decent regird to the
feelings Of those who do respect tine day, We
trust our officers will enforce the law Of the
State against Sabbath-breaklng. which
among its other provisions, specially Furnishes
by fine the 'use or exercise OF any game
sport, or play" on Sunday.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-05-06

East. that would obey orders to shoot down
men who had thrown down their arms
But beyond this how can we 60? We fight
with semi barbarians. But we must main
tain cur own place as a civilized people.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-05-06

TEE LECTURE THURSDAY EvE'G.-Ihe Town
Hall was crowded about to the last man,
seats, standing room and galleries, and for
two hOurs or more, Mr. Cough played on
them a n master plays upon the musical
instrument under his hands. The audience
was absolutely under his control, now CON-
yulsej with inextinguishable laughter, now
touched to tears, now stirred by strong and
high emotion, now laughing till they cried
again. We know OF no other speaker that
even attempt, to do the things that Mr..
Cough does, certainly none who strikes So
certainly tho chord he wishes to touch and
i 10 sure Of his effect. The lecture on
Peculiar People, gives infinite scope TO
Coughs powers Of mimicry II is full of
aneodo'e. It amuses exceedingly, and We,
it, effect j. high and good for it !, al,o full
OF earnest eIhorta ton of prompting 20 noble
effort. Of -cathing denuncistion of meanness,
evsrice. mans cruelty to woman, ,ire. vul-
garity. can't and copperheadi-m. r closed
with gbwing tribute 10 the her,isin of the
loyal and sclf-deyoted women and solii,rs 90
the Uniou This is Mr. Coughs Jhirl visit
to Vermont. We trust his health aud
strength may h. spared to come many times
in future years. to interest, arouse, gud do us
good.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-05-06

Burnside's Corps marched from Annapolis
to Washington (4O milcs) in two days. Con-
gress adjourned to see the long columns
march down Pennsylvania Avenue. Where
it was bound is contraband news.