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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-04-22

ROMANCE Is REAL LIE A gentleman on
bis way from -. Louis % this city, one day
last week, entered into conversation with g.
lady VI quiet ANA pleasant lcmelnJr, vii.
sat 1eiIld him, lad 10 the course of the con
versation learned that she was gong 90
Chicago III search of emIloTmcut She came
upon the train no o small suti5n beyond
Joliet, where che stated she had been visit
IN for few days with iamily in humble
circumstance. % whom she Was related 0g
marriage.
The gentleman wa, very sympathetic ami
much Interested, and gradually her story all
came out. She wa- d widow her husband
left her almost pennies. Two OF three weeks
ago, she left her home IN Rochester, New
York, 10 come West and obtain employment :;
she had tried by advertising TO obtain sit
nation of some sort in Chicago, but in vain /;
she was a good seamstress, a fair teacher OF
the piano forte, and was acquainted with
the French and German languages.
The gentleman very kindly and courteous
ly informed her that she ought 10 get a bus
hand she replied that while at her old home,
the thought was too r,puguaut, 80 soon after
her husbands death, but that she had felt
differently since coming West and realizing
how completely alone and unasslsted she
wus iu "a strange country.
Tac result was. that her new acquaintance
went Deliberately 10 work. gave her a c,sl-
piete account ot himself and business. and
nis iistof worldly possessions, aud wound
up by Offering bier hi- hand in marriage. She
accepted in the suiue spirit, and on arriving
in Chicago they were married forthwith.
Yesterday the gentleman returned g. -.
loui- with HE bride, looking as happy a.
king, and the lady ~ less -1. We .rusi thrs
may continue Co Doe -'-ds,rite the words ct
tue poet
eli !ou ever should MARRY, remember 90 wei
4 handsome, plump, modest, sweet-sposen, vel
bred
And sensible maiden OF rWeuty-ustead
ora willow whose husband is recently deai''
Chicago Journal
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-04-22

The reported loss Of the torpedo boat
" David which blew up the Housatonic, J.
confirmed. The Petersburg. Va. Express saws.
1t IS believed at the Navy Department rbs,
Lieut.. Dixon. and his little torpelo bo,t tbe
David, lie side by side with the Housatonic q.
the bottom OF the water The big shin sucked
the lite one down with her An was over in
Eve minutes
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-04-22

Richmond paIsgs report riot IN Grneral
Naricrd' : Georgia brigade at Bristol. Tenn.
some 200 members being dissatisfied With
the quality OF their rations TIE store Of the
commissary was plEnderei, and the provost
guard tired upon them. killing one and
Won lding hve OF six The rest ESCAPED with
the plumber \ number bad since been ar
rested and would be sharply punished The
men were armed only with stone.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-04-22

Dispatches from Gen. Sherman confirm
the surrender Of Fort PILLOW and the brutal
conduct Of the rebels, and predict ample re
tallation il due time lie places our loss at
Fort Pillow at 53 white troops killed and
100 wounded, and 800 black troops murder
ed in cold blood. after the Surrender. Fort
Pillow i described as an isolated post Of no
value whatever to the defense Of Columbus.
and utterly untenahle by the rebels, and it
is asserted THAI it was occupied bv It's COM
mander against drec; orders.
Gen. Sherman has been ordered to investi-
gate the massacre, and an investigation has
also been ordered by the House, to be con-
Quoted 10y the committee on the conduct Of
the war. IN the Senate on Monday speeches
were made by Messrs. Howard, Wilson.
johnson OF Ma, Conness. and Grimes. IN
fevor of strict measures of retaliation man
for man, or two for one.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-04-22

FORTHCOMING Work -JUDcE BENNETT has
in press a work entitled - The Vermont JUS
tice' which will be very useful one %
justices and young lawyers. It is intended
10 cover the field Of the official duties of jus
iiccs OF he Peace, with rules Of common
and commercial law, directions for test
ing the correctness Of points taken by coun-
sci on trial, and rules for the administration
Of law &c Court, and IN the mere formal de-
partments Of official service
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-04-22

The CoPPERuEAD Deny. - The Rutland
Courier publishes blasphemous parody on
the Lords prayer, which ends as follows
=. Lead Us not into northern or southern
iauuucism, but deliver IRON amalgamation
with nlggers. for Thine IS the king
Gen. George L. Mcclellan forever Amen.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-04-22

inappropriate to observe that history so far from
rebuking the people for entrusting presidential
powers a second time 10 the same man, testiies
emphatically to its beneficial results
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-04-22

DEsERTloN -Wm. Trendell Of the ROYAL
Canadian Rifles, and a servant OF Col. Wal
ter, a British army officer, recently skedad-
died from 81. Johns, taking HE masters
horse and many valuable effects. as well as A,
wagon With these he speedily crossed the
BORDER and succeeded in reaching the King
dom OF Swanton' without molestation and
enlisted II TIE l. ;. soruc,. Times.
such ttiei anu doseFier from one service
will ma Se a very p'or -,.llier in thu other.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-04-22

We have q repetition Of the Florida dis
aster in the souJh-west-another proof that
the rebels are not concentrating their armies
to any such extent as to remove formidable
resistance TO cur arms when We push 10 any
great distance into hostile country. Gen.
Stone, the unfortunate general who had To
shoulder the blame Of the Balls Bluff ratas
tropac, : unlucky in this first attempt TO
retrieve his fame. Bat that is not the worst
Of 1t all The rebellion gains li.e and cour-
age from such federal revcrsr> a. Olustec and
Union City and F5rt Pillow. out Of all pro-
portion o the actual magnitude Of the i'm
mediate results The four OF five thousand
men thus lost are but an Inconsiderahle por-
ton Of our great army. But TO retrieve their
loss and place the rebellion where }, would
he without these successes TO bolster up its
failing cause, will require mang thousands
more. Grants turn is coming soon. however.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-04-22

Last Tuesday, in WiIiinantic, a boy OF t,u
years was handling a loaded gun, and sport
iyeiy pointed It at o little giFl Of three years.
with WHOM he was at pay. lie stapued
the lock, dlseherging The gun. and ins .antly
killing tie little giri
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-04-22

played. The starr and stripes, of course.
was the answer IL thought Sd" said old
shelbark, IL knew it was some D. black
republican PROJECT -
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-04-22

Judge Barnard, %. Wv York. has issued
an order against Horace Greeley. TO show
cause why he should not i= punished for CON-
tempt of Court, for an article which appear
ed the Trij'srle on thursday.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-04-22

BURLINGTON TOTAL ABSTINENCE SOcIETY.-
At the temperance meeting Monday eve'g
Rev. Nj HouCH Of Wilistcn was the princi-
pal speaker. lie urged foreibly the impor-
lance Of the execution OF the prohibitory
law. and Of moral effort, side by side, and
set forth the advantage Of total abstinence
Societies. J. 5. ADAMS Esq. stated as some
Indication oil life in the Law, that the fines
and costs paid into our County Court by con
victed rumsellers since the LIST OF December
last. amount 10 upwards of $500, while fines
imposed within that time, Yet uncollected.
amount to over 500. This total Of over
1880 would have been largely increased
but for the leniency that permitted common
sellers to plead guilty to two or three often
ces and thus escape conviction for many
more. Short speeches were made by Rev.
E. Mix A. Fuller and young gentleman
who explained the working of the temper
ance organization Of Good Templars, which
has an extensive influence in other New En-
gland States, and others. The pledge was
circulated and number of signatures OBJ
tanned
The meeting which was well attended then
adjourned to four weeks from that evening.
BRIEF LocALs.-Ira Russell has opened a
Grocery Store at DeEey's old stand-lately
Weller's.
The stonelayers have RECOMMENDED work on
the Third Congregational Church building,
on College street
Gen. Meagher delivers two lectures here
on Thursday and Friday evenings. See adj
yertisement.
c. Bladgett & Son have bought the lot
corner of Lake and Main streets, for 50, 400
and will put up a Planning Mill
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-04-22

The new two-cent piece looks like gold; q
wrath 81 wheat surrounding - cents. '
and around which arr the word, Jri,'-i
State- OF America form one sid. 4
shield Of Liberty, and the words. t...t .,..r
Trust, make up the converse side.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-04-22
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Is published every Friday morning, containing
the news Of the week from all parts, interesting
correspondence from the army, and local and
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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-04-22

When flagstaff WAS prOp,-e-i. n,t i.,,.
Since IA a town near Portland, an old cop
Perhead inquired what flag was to be dis
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-04-22

CONCERT N PATIsBrRGH.-M. Gott-chalb
will give a Concert in PIattshur-h on Tues
day evening next For particulars sea small
small bills
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-04-22

LII lLLE. nv. a -.- ~
Col Pratt commanding az Pad-aa e
graphs that he Is warned that the tsV- H
been attacked and the town f. toll ot -s,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-04-22
srxArE.-rbe Gold bin ras t,ksn up b.

1ENATE.-lhe Gold bill WIS taken up
Mr.. C0ilamer s.gi ii We undertook TO change
the value Of gold by such fictitious measures as
these We take ourselves from the markets Of the
world Gold iuctuates in accordance with na-
tional successes and owing 10 other causes. The
fuctuation is IN the currency. Il We have a
right 10 declare certain contracts in the states
unlawful, We have a natural right to declare
contracts lawful not so declared by the States-
He did not believe the Constitution gave Us
either Of these powers
The bill was then passed 20 Co lo.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-04-22

,5reen, the Maiden murderer, will Plead
guilty. His trial Is appointed for May i7th.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-04-22

,Ht 'ofH y. Y. Regiment lsit Pittsburgh
VI FORTRESS MonrOe,on the lIth.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-04-22

NH, loss, April -1.
\ portion O. The l7lh A-my Corie. '.
Nirif,1lig Is u.,y d. camp a. Caro-.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-04-22


SAsAIE-Ide House bin raising tine rans ami
pay OF provost marshal general TO those % a
nri-aIier general vas passed
line ul. 60 repeal the fugitive shave law WAS
passed 20 % second reading.
Mr. Sherman moved O. amend hy excepting
the act OF Feb. r. 1890; adopted 10y - to Il.
Hou>E.-S speeches were made by Mcs,is Nor
rll a. VI, steth,u, and hasson 10 favor of she
Tax bin, and hy Fernando Wool and james
Brooks against DO.
Nlr. Garfield % Ohio produced letter from
Judge Reser 90 lni. which came into his pos
session, recommending q young man 10 John e..
BrechInr i-e a- DESTROYS Of entering thc service
ot the south iu some capacity. and safely re-
clmmeui.n- mm as faithful man. THE writer
siil that the bearer Of the letter WAS formerly
connected witt the Juila army bui became dis
.u.'ed with &c.
Mr. Garfield also produced similar letter
from John O.. DAVIS, remlrkus that Mr. Davis
was formerly m.utar cf Congress from Ind.
AMI rrciec ,-r of Mr. voorhees,
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-10-26
The Great Mormon Temple.

The work commenced many years ago,
but was arrested in the year 1857, at the
time when the Mormons exhibited a spir-,
it of insubordination toward the officers
of the general Government and General
Johnston was sent with sufficient mill
tary force to compel due respect to the
authorities of the United States. All
work was then suspended on the temple,
and preparations were made by the Nor
mons to burn their town and migrate to
some yet more remote place of settlement.
These troubles, however, were pacifca-
ted and matters resumed their wounted
aspect. But the architect of the temple,
for some reason, was dissatisfied with the
work done, and the entire massive founda-
tions were taken up and the stones relaid.
I am not sufficiently familiar with the te-
Clinics of architecture to describe in pro-
fessional terms the work done. But that
which strikes every observer is the very
remarkable solidity of the stone work
1t appears to be laid there to remain
thousand years, furnishing an unyielding
support to the immense building that is
to rest upon it. The foundation is deep,
the stones large, well selected, perfectly
iointed. with innumerable arches, upright,
and reversed. | trust no architect will
criticise that expression. What | mean
by it is, that the arches, of immense
strength, are both right side up and bot
tom side up. Isn't that plainO The
stones compromising this foundation are
large, square blocks of granite, brought
fifteen miles, and it is of similar stone
that the entire structure is to be built.
1t covers large space, say 200 by 100
feet. l saw an outside view ofthe upper
portion. The style Of architectureis some
| what novel; The front view shows three
towers, the centre more elevated than
| those at the side. The rear end presents
a view of three towers also, the side walls
being strengthened with powerful abut-
ments, covered with pinnacles. The walls
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-10-26
:. PA, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1864.

ed field of the morning. Thirty-seven
pieces of artillery fell into our hands at
the first charge, with over one hundred
wagons, and caissons innumerable,: to say
nothing of prisoner, including the Rebel
General Ramseur, fatally wounded. Our
corps pursued the retreating Rebel col
umn, to Strasburg, where six guns, cap
tured from the 1st Pennsylvania in the
morning, were recaptured. A thousand
stragglers were picked up on the Anna.
Thus in two hours serious defeat was
turned into magnificent victory, and the
misfortunes of our armyretrieved. Such
a sudden change from defeat to victory is
believed to be without precedent in this
war. Sheridan's army advanced again
this morning.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-10-26
ALEXANDRIA, VA, Oct. Is, 1864.

<hhH<N-fNbh'&f; a., wv ict iCct'
MEssRs. EpIToRs IF you will al
low me the space in your columns, | will
say a few words to the citizens of Butler
county, in regard to the political affairs
of our country The life of this blessed
Government depends upon your course
this fall. Let every man, old and young,
go to the polls, and there tell by his
actions that he is Union loving and
Loyal citizen, by voting for Abraham
Lincoln, the patriot, and not for Little
Mac, who would sell his country, and
hurry an army in the swamps of Virgin
ia, for the sake of the so called Demo-
cratic party Pause for one moment and
bring to remembrance his campaign be-
fore Richmond-the battle of Antietum,
and that will be sufficient to convince
you that George b. Mcclellan, is not the
man for our next President Vote for
George B. Mcclellan, and you acknowl-
edge the so called Southern Con!ederacy;
acknowledge say 2 Aye, more than that,
You would surrender our glorious army
and navy to the mnderous savages Of the
South, and then your now peaceful homes
would be worse than those of our fore
fathers when they wcrc,at the mercy of
the scalping knife.
Are you in favor of the soldiers hav-
ing the right Of suffrage? If so, don't
support the Chicago Platform. Who op-
posed the right of suffrage to the soldier?
George B.. Mcclellan, Vallandigham, f.
Wood, and Horatio Seymour! The iden-
teal persons that endorse the Chicago
Platform.
| have talked with a great many old
soldiers, and there is hardly enc out of
ten but say, he will vote for Father Abra-
ham, and elect him, and thus end this
wicked rebellion | have also talked
with some that have warm feelings for
Mcclellan, but they say they won't vote
for him. They say, that after more than
three years hard fighting and bloodshed,
they can't vote for Mac, the man that
could have ended the war in the spring of
1862, and thus have saved the life and
limbs of many of our fellow soldiers
Citizens of Butler county, take this to
heart, and vote on the Sth of November,
with an honest heart. Yours, &c.
LOYAL SOLDIER,
Co. A, 9th Pa, Fl. A.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-10-26

are lofty, and the entire air of the build
ing, as represented in the view l saw, is
imposing. There is no excess Of orna-
ment All is substantial, dignifed and
impressive. This building is not for the
use of the congregations of the people,
but for the priestly ordinances of the
church. The people in their assemble
ges will meet in another building in the
rear of which l shall speak
The work on the temple building ap-
pears to be suspended now / saw no
workmen, and l was informed that no
definite period could be assigned for its
completion. Immediately in the rear of
it is the beginning of the tabernacle, a
building intended for the gatheringof the
people. 1t is projected on large scale,
and on very peculiar design, in marked
contrast with the temple design. 1t is to
be an oval building-eggshape ! was
told that the interior would correspond
with the shape of an egg. At present
fifty-two massive abutments of solid ma
sonry, ten feet by four, show the exterior
line of the structure. From the top of
these abutments the oval roof will spring
The floor will be oval downwards, seated
with rising seats, as an amphitheatre.
There will be no close built side walls
As it is intended for the vast congrega-
tions, ventilation and light is looked to,
and the building will be nearly all win
dows and DOORS 1t covers space of two
hundred and twenty-five feet deep by one
hundred and seventy-6ve feet wide, and
is calculated to hold ten thousand people.
Here the teachers and elders will enligh-
ten the people and their united songs will
90 up The cost of these buildings
must be immense But all is contributed
by the members of the Mormon church
in labor and money Their system Of
tithiug is adequate to the work. When
| asked g ''What is the estimate cost of
the temple and tabernacle?" was in.
formed with a smile. 'sWe do not calcu-
late things in that way. When it is de-
cided to do anything among us, it is done
without calculation of cost, each doing
his part"
l am informed that President Young
himself is the superintendent and actual
architect of the buildings. Every stone
in them he has inspected and measured
with tape line, aud assigned to its place.
| am also informed that it is the purpose
of the President, with view to facihta-
ting the purpose Of the enterprise and to
tighten the heavy labor, to undertake the
gigantic and costly business of turning
noighboring river from its course, and
carrying its waters over to the mountain
quarry, whence the gigantic blocks are
obtained, and thus supplying a large ca
nal he intends constructing for the pur-
pose of floating the stones up to the very
door of the temple. The work already
done here, under his direction, shows that
he is capable of doing this. lie has en-
ergy of conception and strength of pur-
pose sufficient for all such daring work
Missouri Republican.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-10-26

and in every little town along the way.
Early can't possibly fight us again unless
he is reinforced, and where are they to
come from? Our last battle was nearly
bloodless Uictory. None of our COM
'pany hurt; our whole loss was estimated
at 700. The enemy's loss in the past
week, in killed, wounded, and prisoners,
can't fall short of eight thousand, if not
more. We are now at Harrisonburg, dis
tant 100 miles from Harper's Ferry
Our Cavalry have been out as far as
Staunton, Va. But my note is now much
longer than intended it should be, there
fore l close. We remain your friends in
company III.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-10-26
sas. Th. programme Of "a. Ward,

Hay The programme of "a. Ward
for his New York exhibition, is quite a,
little comic album of itself, and includes
the following 'Rules of the House: :"
"1.-Artemus Ward is compelled to
charge 81 90 for reserved seats, because
oats which two years ago cost 80 cents
per bushel, now cost 81 90; hay is also.
S1,75 per cwt., formerly IS cents
"II.-Psrsons who think they will en-
JOY themselves more by leaving the hall
early in the evening are requested to do
so with as little noise as possible
"IIl.-Children in arms not admitted
if the arms are loaded.
"IV.-Children under one year of age
not admitted unless accompanied by their
parents or guardians.
"V.-lf any usher employed in the
hall should assault the audience, he wilh
be reprimanded. If the same conduct be
frequently repeated, he viii be discharged
without certificate of character.
."VI.-Ladies and gentlemen will please
report any negligence or disobediencs on
the part of the Lecturer.
"VII.--Artemus Ward will not be re-
sponsible for any money, jewelry, or 9TH
er valuables left with him---to be return
ed in week or 30. -t
"VIII.--The Manager viii not be
responsible for any debts of his own con-
tracing.
"IX.-If the audience do not leavsths
Hall when this entertainment is over;
they will be put ont by the police
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-10-26

sg- Eight hundred families, who have
been banished from the Shenandoah Val
ley by General Sheridan, have arrived in
Wheeling, West Va. The most of them
belong to the society of Dunkers, and,
being opposed to taking up arms, have
been terribly prosecuted by the rebels.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-10-26
Rag The following is a description oi


HJ- The following is description of
the way in which the people of Kansas
obeyed the proclamation of the Govern
or calling out every able-bodied man,
black or white, between the ages Of Is
and 60 years =" All labor is suspended
and places Of business closed. Militia
men, by squads, platsons and companies
are fastening to their designated places
of rendezvous. Horsemen are galloping
in every direction. Bayonets cleaning
all along the highways. 1t reminds us of
the Revolutionary times when tie gallant
Putnam left his team in the field and
hastened to avenge his country's wrongs
"Men of every station, in the eye of fame
Here, very quickly coming to the same"
The people of Kansas have determin-
ed that no more bands of heartless and
murderous guerrillas shall desolate or de-
stroy in their fair State. Before the sun
sets tonight, October III, twenty-five
thousand militia will be armed and equip
ped, and standing shoulder to shoulder
with the tried veterans of the Republic.
In such time as this, L thank God | am
soldier"
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-10-26

p1- A Yankee pie factory in New
York turns out $4,000 to 10000 every
week. He occupies four buildings and
has ten horses and wagons engaged in de-
livering his pies about the city.