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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1864-09-29
gelmo,at Chronicle.
st. Gainesville, Ohio, Sept. 40.


We have published numerous proofs
that the sole remaining hope Of the
Rebels, was in the election of MClel-
Ian. The fact, in the highest degree
scandalous to American politics and
mischievous to free institutions, cannot
he gainsayed. But it will bring its
own retribution, and avengingly work
its own cure. That cure will be
radical one, too 1t will be the total
and final disintegration of the Demo
cratic Party, ,'T'at r
The last arrival from Europe brings
new proof that Mcclellan was put in
nomination in behalf Of the Rebellion.
The dropping Confederate Loan sprang
up per cent on the prospect of his be-
ing the candidate at Chicago! What a
traitorous understanding exists be
tween our enemies in Europe and our
enemies at home, and how right on the
surface lie the coarse black ropes, not
threads, of the conspiracy which pre-
pared the Chicago Convention and
shaped it's action! Read this news!
"a'am THE REBEL LOAN. tor 1tr .p
from the London Times. (ciy Article.) Sept 81 y
The Confederate Loan is now quoted at
70 to 81, showing rise of 8 per cent since
Monday. This was partly in consequence
of the receipt Of private telegrams from
New York, TO the effect that the increasing
prospects of an armistice had caused gold
to decline to 246, and that Gen. Mcclellan
was certain to receive the nomination ofthe
Chicago Convention on the 29,h of August.
Notwithstanding the denunciations against
those who yentured to think this loan might
ultimately not prove ruinous investment;
and would in any case be safer than Federal
Bonds, the original subscribers to it are al
this moment in better position than they
would have been if they had placed theli
money in Consols.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1864-09-29

SuPPosr Early instead of Sheridan
had been victorious on Monday. Do
you not know that Gunboat McC Ciellan's 9
prospects for the Presidency would
haiye been hslpedf p Helped by Rebel
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1864-09-29
rMroRThkT TO SOLDIERS.
Those having Friends in the Army

We call the attenii OF all having relatives or friends
in the army 10 the FACT that itooialuI ueL,' ~ ~,
ters will cure nine enths oil the diseases induced iy
exposure aud prvalions incident to camp NE III tne
lists published almost daily in the newspapers on the
arrival OF the sick will be noticed that very arae
propor,ion are suffering from debility Every ease q"
Thai Kind cun be readily cure by hooha'd oerli,'
tive organs speedily removed we nave no nesl.a
ton in stating thai II these Biters were neey uSeI
among soldiers, hundreds oi iives hiH" De sa'eu
In Il otherwise would be lost. -
T" w. co nar,icnlnr attention to the following r'annTka
bic and we'll authenticated cure Uf one oil the i"b
heroes whose lrie his language nus heefi
saved by the Bters.' '''a
Pn,LApEi.PiiA. Aug. e3d, 1852,
ME,sRs JONES & Evans Well grnty,nen, your
ioshunds German BiIicrs has saved ny e, ",
is no mistake in this, II is vouched ior ny hhnos rs oi
my comrades some OF whose names are nppriuu, ana
who were cognihant OF all the cncnnls' eeS o. my
ease un and have been Tor the last lonr years; q
member OF Shernans celebrated battery and under we
Immediate command sf Captain l Ayers, lhrouSb
attacked in November last with inflammation OF the
lungs and was ior seveniy-iwo days IN the hoptni =
This followed by great debility, helghened ny M ai
White House. aud sent 10 this city on board the sa'e
OF Maine from which Handed on ie 9Th OF June
Since thai time have been about n lnw as any one
could be und sill re ,siu spark OF vitality For week
or more was scarcely able TO swallow anythng, al'
II Tplp force nlorsel down, II was ranedia'ey mro"'
could not even keep glasso water onrny stomach
Lille could iol last under such circnrn alces and &c
cordingiy the physicians, who have been works iath
| tuly thongh nnsuccessfuly, TO rescue me IRON th
grasp of The dread Archer frankly told ME they cou'
80 no more for me- and advised me 10 see clergyman
and TO make such disposition Of my limited iunds
hest suited me. An acquaintance who vls,ro me al Wv
| hospital Mr.. Frederick SlenIbfown, OF sixth street We
low Arch ndvtsedA Ane. aforlorn hope, 10 Try You
Bi,,ers aud kudiy procured inc boite FROM ine tnc
| coninenc ~ .tu,,. Them te gloomy shadow OF neat
/ recedrd aid an now thhrs tod Tor IL getting bette
j Though have taksn buf fwo bottles ! have a'rfnI
gained len poa.i=, aud feel ssngnne oil being PEI
milled to reion my wife and daughters from whom
have heard nothing for eighteen mouths; ior gen'ie'ntl
am loyal virgnisn, IRON the vicinity o Front koyh
'rn vour Invaluable Biltrrs owe the certainly oi ~
which ha taken the place OF vague fenrs-lo Your ~
ters will owe The glorious privilege oil ag'in eiasp
TO my bosom those who are the dearest 70 "r " s,
Very truly yours, i74'N nv :"
w. fu,ly concur in the truth Of the above sstemeu
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-04-29

THE DurT.-It will De seen from tie
following despatch from the War Depart
ment. forwarded to us by Gen Pitcher that
there is yet opportunity for deficient town
to I'LL their quotas and avoid a draft
wAsmNeroy. b. c. April 70, Is5L
To Bri7 Gen. T. g Pitcher,
Accounts VII be male up 20 include Apr
10Th, to determine which su6-iistri-is are ds5-
ciea;, and the number required for eaeh. The
draft viii be male on these sub-districts as soon
as possible thereafter. Men enlisted after April
18th from deficient sub-distrie,s VIII he deduct
ted from the number required at the date there
Of Deductions viii be made mp 20 the ll'es;
moment before the draN.
CSigned.) JAS. B. Fry, P. VI. GenL
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-04-29
Vi sCeII Ian cons,

WHAT TIE JAPANESE THTNK OF The FRENCH
The japanese Ambassadors who visited
France last wear have published their diary
through the bookseller Fou-Yah, at Yedd5.
Among other things It i, therein said that
the people Of the Wet arc very little differ
ent from each other. the dresses are the same
as well as the weapons, though one nation
manages them letter than another: the
French, above all, appear to.rzcel thercin-
teTem1nies and hoBors are very easy, ami
the honors TO be paid 10 a sovereign are very
nearly the same a. a. @ person of inferior
rank-one takes he haJ Utf, ma ke, a small
reverence, and Herewith tine thing Is finish
ed. At our audiences with the princes they
werf not separated from ms by curtain
even the princess WIS not veiled. and sits as
high a. the prince The lords were very
civil, even too civil, for they allowed US to
cat ana drink more than was in accordance
with our ceremonies. The lower classes
were less civil, and unequiyocallv demonstra-
ted that they found IL ugly Among the
women there are many handsome ones
among others the Empress of the French
They run like man. IN order TO appear
taller they wear high nuet
Evcn fashionable women dance verv much:
-'fs the men frequently run along the streets
~ the arms Of women We lclIeve them 20
hc their own wive-. Women in general en-
Joy tJJ much liberty, and the fashionable
pu,- Wear the same dresses rs those of the
i"wer class. The dress Of the women. e.
p'cially at night. is not ALWAYS decent. Ex-
ceptng the Dutch women. I'll other Euro
Ican women stand below the French. The
men are stiff, rough and a little proud thcv
wear no weapons, and very seldom the dis
uuctions Of their rank. It appears that
everybody, and even the fashionable people,
frequent the - cafes. High officers even
frequent the theatres We were sorry we
could not understand everything there Al
most everybody had spying--la-s, which,
perhaps from distraction, was always direct
81 a. us. The merchants are proud, and the
sh0Ikcepers do not liSe one a. turn their ar
ucles too much about It ANNOYED US very
much 10 see raw meat exhibited in the towns
Eating meat j. often very healthy: hut why
exhibit il to every one in Paris and Lon
don they run twalk) very fast, lust as they
do in our country when there is FIRE The
houses are :" high that they must be des-
troyed a. the hr7t earthquake. Theysppesr,
however, 10 stand against fre.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-04-29
The National Convention.

We are informed that the current rumor
that our State Committee had recommended
to the National Committee po-tpon-nent
Of the National Convention, is incorrect, and
that our State Committee have taken no such
action.
Ii !. understood that GOV. Morgan, The
Chairman "i t.e y 1ionsl Committee. l.
decidedly opposed to pcstponement. and that
the prospect OF any change, if there has ever
been any such prospect, is disappearing as
time gees on and the day aifTose''es7
Our state Convention for the choice OF
delegates 10 the Convention will lrei@iiy ''
held q '-,ur the middle Of May.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-04-29
ard.

The Managers ofthe " Soldiers Aid Society
Of Burlington, desire to express their thanks for
the sum of Sl33, contributed to their flud as
the proceeds Of Fair held ty some Of the Young
Misses Of the place, a short time since, who
worked in the preparation and final carrying out
Of their plan, with an industry and zeal worthy
Of all praise, and q imitation By their elders.
The Managers VIII have great pleasure. in
making their quarterly return 20 the Central
Office Of the Sanitary Commission, in showing
them that the children are not behind their
parents IN love AMI labor sr the Sanitary Com
mission
The Managers would ais thankfully acknowl-
edge the receipt from Winooski Of the svails Of 3
Lecture delivered there by Mr. g. G. Benedict
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-04-29

CoSrRIBUTIoNs FROM VERSoSI.-During
the month Of February there were sent.
through the y (. Women's Aid Associa-
ton, for the Sanitary Commission, boxes
from Burlington (2). Colchester, vergennes,
Niddlebury. Shoreham and many other
places.
The mouey raised by the great Fairs lately
held. goes for the distribution of supplies.
and the purchase of medicines and other
articles which cannot be contributed bv in-
dividuals. This is eminently necessary. but
does not at all render useless the labor Of
many hands throughout the country in max
ing up bedding, garments and other articles.
Indeed if those supplies stop,the money rais-
ed by the Fairs to distribute them vii have
10 he diverted TO getting substitutes for
shem
Just now, the loyal women of the North
should be more busy than ever in sending
forward articles to swell the stores of the
Sanitary Commission. For the campaign
ahont 10 commence cannot but he fruitful in
blosly battles and no amount cl labor after
Il battle can be half as ehectual. in relieving
the sufierings Of our soldiers, us that 6ttort
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-04-29
The Tax Bill.

The House appears to be working indus
triously on the Tax Bill, and it lis even hoped
that 1t may be sent 10 the Senate by the lst
Of May Thus far We are glad to see that
the tendency is to increase rather than di-
minish the taxes. The duties on pig iron,
coal oils. licenses of liquor dealers, and
number Of other articles, we're so increased
on Friday. The New York RerolSs CORES
pondent ssys:
There is not much discussion, the speeches
being limited to Eve minutes, and whenever the
debate becomes discurtive. the committee rises
and closes it promptly. Mr.. Morrill,, of Vermont,
who hss chsrgs Of the bill. manages it admirs-
bly, and successfully, and in such manner as to
avoid exciting unnecessary opposition and delay
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-04-29
Ghe free press.
BURLINGTON
FRIDAY MORNING APRIL %. 1864.
The Opening of the Campaign.

We may prepare ourselves for events of
the utmost interest and importance on the
soil OF Virginia. The season Of active oper-
atoms has arrived. Gen. Grants splendid
army is stripping for the fight. There are
indications, it is said, of an advance on Gen.
Lees part. That the rebel general will take
the initiative, We greatly doubt that moth
ing would suit Grant better than such an
advance Is highly probable. Gen. Lee can
move forward, doubtless. when he sees fit;
but he will find that such movement will
result in no hurrying back Of the army of
the Potomac over the old " express route"
Whichever moves first, it is not likely that a
collision will be long avoided, and when 1t
comes it will be no boys play.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-04-29

Further statements respecting the late Op-
eratidNs IN Louisiana, are as follows:
An Alexandria letter of the 9th SAYS the
rebels are burning all the cotton on Red and
Ouachita rivers. Report said the waters Of
Red River had been turned down Bayou
Peir1e in the old channel for 100 miles. Also
that two brigades Of Texas troops had got up
and had a couple Of skirmishes
From Baton Rouge. 10Th says, on We'd
nes1ay last our advance cavalry had a small
ssIrmizh at Pleasant Hill, within miles Of
Shreveport. in winch we had few men
wounded and the enemy about the same
number.
Again on ii.irsday morning another took
place about ) miles above Natchit0ches.
Our tro1e were driven IN but rallied when
he enemy had to retreat with small loss.
Our loss was 80 killed and wounded.
The Chicago journal publishes extracts
from private letters from members OF the
Cbicaco Mercantile Battery, dated April
12th, Q. the effect that on the day after the
recent disaster 70 the 18th Armp corps, Gen
!. j. smith, with the l9lh Army corps, en-
gagged the enemy and defeated them, captu-
ring 1000 prisoners and % cannon.
The military authorities have received tho
following dispatch, dated Cairo, April
Two letters arrived here this afternoon,
both from naval officers, one from Grand
Ec0re, half way between Nachit0ches and
Shreveport, dated the l0th. the other from
Alsxandria the l2th inst The battle was
near the Place frst named. Smith appears
TO have been rgorstcd also the 18th Army
Corps. watch came 20 his aid. Franklin ,olk
pars aud the enemy were beaten.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-04-29

by the lAmented Buford, but at presen, CON
manded by Gen Torbert Of the Sixth Corps. W,
are, therefore, now the lst Brig, lst Div, Cav
Corps. Why this altogether unexpected chang'
has be5n made, we have yet TO learn; but as tbs
victorious Custer is to 60 with us, We conclude il
is because he is the ranking general, as under
stand that Gen. Wilson, who assumes eomman-
Of this Division has but lately been appointed a
Brigadier. The lst Brigade, commanded by
Gen. Davis, remains here. The lst. Conn. Cav.
200 strong saye recently been attached to this
Brigade, fllins he place of the lst Virginia.
The fimoDs Batteries "M " Of the q. and
"E" 4th United States Artillery, which
were with US through the campaigns
Of last summer aal full have returned from the
reserve, where they have been recruiting during
the winter. They are fully equipped and vel
manned and ready to do their part in the cam
psign.
From our regiment another detachment, com
man1ed by Capt. HaseItou and Lieut. Higiey,
have teen detailed At Gen. Hancock's Headquar-
tiers, and tlse detachment At Gen. sedgwi,k'
Headquarters, are to return TO the rerimmt.-
1t. Col Preston, who has been in command Of
the command Of the Brigade for the past two
weeks returned to the regiment on Friday. tie
is undoubtedly the best lighting Colonel in this
Brigade and is everywhere very popular. Lieut.
Mark H. Wooster, Regimental Commissary, b1t
for the past three months acting Brigade Com
missary has been relieved and also returned 20
the regiment. Lieut. c. v Il. sabin, our " gay
and festive Quartermaster, has received the
appointment Of Captain and Asst Q NJ Of Vols.
and left for Washington yesterday His success
sor Is not yet announced.
The weather for the past two weeks has been
very unfAvorsble; old d" sol' scarcely daring to
show bis face oftener than every third day
The bridges over most Of the runs. which were
recently carried away have been rebuilt in more
substantial manner, and forward movement Is Z
not IA distant Reviews, which always indicate
a move, are at present the order of,the day But
the sun has at last again shown is face aud
must OF to church.
Yours Sc. CHI
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tcorrsspondspcs Of the Free Pres. !

HEAD QUARIERs Isl VI. CAvAIRT,
Stephensburgh, Va, April II.
Dear Free Press:
Il hiss been SAID that new
lords make new laws maxim, think which
proves true the world over; and while 80 many
changes have been, are being, and have yet to
he made in this army. cur Division has not been
forgotten. and regret to say our gallant and
dashing Fitzpatrick is with us no more, but with
the blessings and good wishes Of all has gone to
his new command in the west. This change vas
an unexpected one; and while it may be ''an for
the best" many cannot see itin that light.
The General yesterday visited the several reg
imsnts Of the Division saying cheering word to
.I Prom this Division he expected to hear a
a good report. and as our victories are cheered
through this army. the cheering should re-eoho
from bis command IN the west"
He left Head Quarters this morning, followed
BY about ffty officers. from diferert regiments,
Who accompanied him to Brandy Station.
Among them noticed from the lst Vt, 1t. Col.
Preston. Capt. Paige and 1t. Williamson (Div.
Pro Marshal,, while by his side rode the dash
ing Custer and staff
Scarcely had the excitement oocasioned by the
removing Of the General subsided. when it was
announced that our Brigade (the 2d), had been
transferred to the Division formerly commanded
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-04-29

.Hsssr,. Editors
Please allow me through your
columns to acknowledge the following highly
donations to the Library Of the Bur-
lington L. 5 General Hospital.
G. NJ. BLoDeETT, Chaplain.
Mrs James Peck, vols;
J. 5 Adams, ESQ.,. 26 Nos. Magazines;
Dea. NJ. DAVIS, Surgeons Sermons;
Mr. Goodrich, Bound Volumes. and ? vol
umes Common School Journal;
Mrs C. Mills, volumes;
Rev. L. G. Ware, Bound Volumes, 10 Sol
diers' Comp, Christian Examiner. and
Army Tracts, &c;
Mr.. wm. Scott. BOok-bindsr, Material fol
binding rs volumes of Magazines
april 2Oth. 1854
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For the Free Press
The Freedmen

The number now free, who were in bonds az
the opening Of the present strange national con-
dici. is very gr1at-probably not FAR from one
million. The efforts made for their improve
ment in morals, knowledge and religion. are nu-
nerous. and prosecuted with great vigor. Isuot
this right Are not the expenses in this direct
iou a wise outlay. in connection with the future
good OF our country One moments reelection
will convince most honest men that the eleva-
ton Of the colorel race is contributing just SO
much toward the elevation and perpetuation Of
our Nation. a very general willingness TO aid
IN carrying forward this work is marifsst4 ID COL
lec;ions made in the following. among other
places, by Rev L. H. Stone. General Agent,
Vermont
TVirfsor Co-windsOr $50, Hartford sles.
Frankiil Co-Enosburgh SI47, Franklin
SIG. Sheldon Sl27, St. Adams 23l.
Cale9osiq Co-Peaoham Ill. St. Johnsbu-
~ 1866.
Washington Co.-Csbot S12s, Barre SIPS,
Northheld sl40.
Surely every loyal man viii rejoice in such
demonstrations Of sympathy FOR the oppressed.
These selections Of Towns IN the different Couu-
ties are indexes Of the benevolent feeling in and
generally through the State relating to this sub
jet
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retreat Of the rebels 30 Richmond, leaving
the victorious iederals within four miles Of
that city (but with stacked arms instead Of
fixed bayonets); alluded 70 the rage and NOR
tifcation Of general officers, especially OF the
brave Kearney, at the imbecile caution that
lost us one of the best chances for the over
throw Of the Lees army and capture Of
Richmond that ever happened and wound
up with an appeal to his audience whether
the loss Of 50 much blood and treasure should
now he in vain, aud the glorious blessings Of
free government won BY our fathers be lost
By their Children forcible and glowing
peroration which We should be glad to have
been able to transfer verbatim to our col
unus
The whole address was exceedingly inter-
esting, and was listened to with the hest at
tention.
Later in the evening banquet IN honor
Of Gen. Meagher took place at the American.
We were unable to be there but we under
stand that a select and congenial company Of
about fifty Of our citizens sat down TO an el-
egant supper that Judge Smalley presided.
and in respon.e to q toast TO the Preziden;
Of the United States, made highly patriotic
and uncompromising speech, that General
Meagher was called up and spoke ut some
length, scoring the copPerheads more severe /
ly than ever and declaring that sympathy
with slavery was sympathy with the rebel .
lion, that speeches were made by Hon. G. .
F. Edmunds, Mr. Clark of New York, and .
others, and that a most agreeable social time
was protracted into the small hours
Gen. Meagher left Saturday morning for
New York
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-04-29

SrEIIs-A combination among workmen
ta leave an employer in the lurch, and es-
peeially a combination which forces into it's
ranks BY caioling or menace those who are
unwilling % join it, is of itself a confession
of the Injustice Of the claim. If the claim
bs Just, there is no occasion 20 extort it. If
the yslu. Of the service rendered lie equal 10
he sum demanded, if this can be Obtained
sl-sWhere. there is no need Of consultation
and conference, combination and conspiracy.
Let each man 90 quickly where he can get
tie most ior ms service. The fact that this
n not done. that means are brought to bear
upon the employer which are not ordinarily
'isea in hargsins-means Of the nature of a
nTest, tuat the justice of the claim is not
isilr2 on IN case VIII re more than any
shess else justice can enforce itself, that
iull ana free explanations are not had, that
20 notice is given, that great damage is ex-
itcted by their action TO accrue TO the en-
laoyei,--a this seems TO forget that the
lrsnsact''n between employers and employ
-t','- . iS'Ne OF pure exchange, single bar
gem OF one service against another service.
lnrreinre, say, that strikes are false in
theory and pernicious in practice.--Cor.
NsraQf-ld Republican,.
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r o e try
APRIL 20. 1864.
By FRIvArE Nr1Es o,nr1t1r


TFsIE yesrs ago to-day
We raised our hands to Heaven.
And On the rolls of muster
Our names were thirty-seven;
Ti,s-o were thousand bavonets,
And the swords were thlrty-seven.
A. We took the oath Of service
With our right hands raised to Heaven.
Oh twas gallant dsy.
In memory still adorei,
1hat day Of our sun-bright nuptals
With the mnskef and the sword,
Shrill rang the ffes. the bugles blarei.
AMI bnesth clou1less Heaven
1VRkled thousand hayonets,
And the swords were thirty-seven-
o the thousand stalwart hayonets
Two hundred march to-day;
Hundreds lie in Virginia swamps,
And hundreds in Maryland clay;
And other hundreds, less happy, drag
Their shattered limbs around,
And envy the deep, long, blessed sleep
~ the battle-held's holy ground.
Fr the sToris-one night, week ago.
The remnant, Just eleven,
Gathered around the bsnqueting board
With sea's for tiirty-seyen;
There werr fwo limped in on crutches,
And two had each but a hand
r. Dour tae wine and raise the cup
IS We toasted "Our flag and Iand,''
And the room seemed filled with whispers
IS We looked Al the vacant seats.
And, with choking throats, we pushed sside
Tie rich bur untastcd meats;
Then in silence We brimmed our glasses,
A. We rose up-just eleven
And bowed as We drank TO the lov-l and tn
dead
Who had made us rHIRTY-sEvES,