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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-02-19

On the LIST the first Constable of the Town
Of Burlington, Mr.. Samuel Huntington. re-
ceiyed call from Mr.. L. S. Drew of the
American Hotel, TO ascertain his views on
the prohibitory law. He SAID in substance
that a meeting Of sundry persons had been
held at the American Hotel and ticket for
town officers agreed upon, except constable
that if he, Mr.. Huntington. would favor an
alteration of the law so as to introduce
license system they were ready to support
him for first constable, otherwise they should
take up candidate who would. He assured
Mr.. Huntington that there was no personal
hostility to him, nor objection on any other
account,-that the whole matter turned on
his views as to the prohibitory law Mr.
Huntington assured Mr. d. in the most en-
phatic manner that he went for the rigid en-
forcement of the law, without fear or favor,
and not for any change of it for license
system. Who personally composed the /
gathering spoken Of by Mr.. Drew, we do |
not know-we presume they were some of .
those whom the Times speaks of as =. indie
pendent citizens" who are altogether OPP
posed to having the subject of temperance
dragged into politics, not willing ''to have
their town officers dictated by any clique or
association, as the Times says We notice
that the Times of the 10Th expressly ad-
vocates a convention of those who are OBJ
posed to the law and in favor of having it
changed for license system. to nominate
A commissioner " representing their views"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-02-19

Persons from Idaho Territory state
'hat at tins time NO less than fifteen millions
oil dollars worth of gold, in dust and mo.
gets Is IN the hands of miners, traders and
others at Bannock and Virginia city. await
ing shipment await
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-02-19

Governor Seymour Monday signed the bill
pertecting the amendment 10 the constitution
OF y. y. State enabling soldiers to vote. and
appointing the second Tuesday in March tor
submitting the question TO the people
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-02-19

Colenso, Bishop of Natal, has been de-
posed from his Office, and prohibited from
mInistering in any part of the province of
Sape Town, unless he retTacts his beresie,
before the 10th of April.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-02-19
4 Card.
Sw4SroS. Vt, Feb. 18th. 1861

SwASToN. Vt, Feb. 18th, lc64
-Nsssrs. Editors.
beg leave, through your paper,
to acknowledge my grateful appreciation
Of the strong sympathy expressed, and encour-
agement given, by the presence Of large num-
Der Of friends. at a recent parish visit.
My hearty thanks are also due, and are here
by returned, to these kind friends ,for a hundred
dollars, put into my hands on the sane occasion.
as a token of their continued confidence and os-
teen.
THAT the richest blessings Of Heaven may rest
on each of the generous donors, j. the fervent
hope and prayer Of
Their grateful Pastor.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-02-19

STAcf IL PLATTsEr en.-Rush a Lane OF
tins place commenced on the H.. their regular
stage trips to Plattsburgh by way of the r.
lands.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-02-19

Inc eaneis imported for the government,
ia years ago and since then kept near the
ION reservation On the plaIn., have in.
e .r' ,se from hiteen to thirty-seyen. They
are now removed to Benieia. california
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-02-19

NOTICE PAGES ADyERTIsEsENT. - 1t is
pleasant to think that he is again in business
among US. and it will be undoubtedly pro-
ftable, both for him and the public too.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-02-19

IHE BosBARDNENT OF CHARLEsro> Jeff
Davis sheds crocodile tears over the =. cruel
fate OF women and children in Charleston
exposed to murderous fires Yet il is onlv
SIX years ago-it was on the 18th of Februa-
~, Is9S-that the present Arch-Rebel. then
Senator from Mississippi, in defending Gen
Harney from a charge Of having had Indian
women shot down. said
As to the killing of women and children
that is the result Of all combats where thew are
together. city was never bombartied in which
women and children were not killed. In the
memorable bombardment of Vera Cruz. the
troops beng generally under the wall, the non-
coinoatants, the women and children, were the
principal sufferers; but that was not the fault ~
the army. They had an end to achieve. and
were 10 achieve It by such means As were within
reach They did not wish to kill the women and
children, but they could no, avoid it. Ii Is true
OF all battles when towns are besegel. IL Is i'm
possible that It should be otherwise. Surely the
senator does not mean to DO Injustice, and max,
an accusation, especially at this moment aoains,
our own army, when the result belongs 10 the
nature Of the CASE
Surely what WIS true in 1858 is true in
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-02-19

We call the attention of our subscribers to
the terms of subscription at the head Of
the paper.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-02-19
Far County Commissioner,
+ ID VI L y ID W II 1T Ne Y
OF WILLIsTON.


For County Commissioner may be obtain
ed at the FIRE. Pass OFFICE.
Votes for Town Officers printed TO order
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-02-19

Those of our subscribers who have agreed
to furnish Us with wood are requested to de-
liver it at once
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-02-19

PRoF. R. C. STILES has resigned his posi-
ton in the Army and will give his usual Do
pUlar course Of Lectures in the Medical De
partment Of the University of Vermont, the
coming session.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-02-19

The Ariel, from California, brou ght four
millions and half in gold to New York,
Monday.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-02-19
The Ninth VERMONT IN THE LATE ACTION.
-Adjutant Livingston sends the following to
WaLon's Journal
MOREHEAD CITY, n. c.,
Eehrnarv 9Th 1864


The Post at Newport Barracks North Carolina,
garrisoned by the 9th Vermont Volunteers, LIST
squadron Mix's New York Cavalry, and Co. b,
"a Massachusetts Heavy Artillery were attacked
at daylight, Feb >, 1864, by 1000 rebel infant
~, one battery, and two squadrons (regulars)
Confederate cava,ry.-After fighting until dark,
over three miles Of ground, we fell back before
superior numbers of six TO one across the Rail-
road Bridge in rear Of our camp, destroyed eve
rythng in our way, and arrived at Beaufort, -
miles, at daylight, Feb Sd. Our present loss,
killed, wounded and missing, is two officers and
fifty men. Not more than twelve killed The
new recruits were armed at A. NJ, and at 10
O'Clock they were fighting ike demons.
Lieut. Col. Barney was in command of the re-
gment
We are permitted to extract the
following from private letter from Lieut..
Theo. 5. Peck, of tins place, of Co. G.. Of
the Ninth.
1--WE fought the enemy Tuesday AMI the same
night marched % miles, next morning lay in
the trenches. where we stayed two days and
nights, came here Newport Barracks) day before
:
back again. The boys lost everything except
what they had on Lieut.. Bolton was wounded
in the early part of the action, leaving the COM
mand Of the company to me. lost from my
company one man killed two or three wounded
and several taken prisoners, total killed and 5
missing. We buried our boy who was
shot this morning His name was Peter Osier-
fine looking little fellow only Is years Old,
aud a new recruit. lie died fighting bravely.
wss very near him when he fell. The rebels
stripped him Of everything but his -hirt and
drawers, found him on our return to this
place. Or. Carpenter was with Us
through it all Quartermaster sawyer TOO. The
Quartermaster has been detailed again on Gen.
Wis,lar's staff. Our recruits fought well The
first day they got their guns they had TO use
them. As general thing they are fue set Of
men.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-02-19

The thermometer was twenty-five degrees
below zero at st. Paul, Minnesota, Tuesday
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-02-19
THE WEEKLY FREE PRESS

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Is published every Friday morning, containing
the news OF the week from all parts, interesting
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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-02-19

The Times and the Ssntinel have the fol-
lowing call at the head of their respective
columns.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-02-19

Thermometer Wednesday morning at : A.
NJ. l29 below zero, with strong northwest
wind, and at p NJ. g : below zero.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-02-19

Across little creek is place they called
shieldstown. The spirit of war is among the
boys, six, eight and ten years old, and the figb,
ragged hercely between the Shiedstovners and
knoxvillers. They used slings and mimic balls
which they used with great dexterity. They hal
camphres built along in line. Every morning
each party appeared on its own side the stream
drawn up in array Ammunition was distributed
out Of bag, 10 rounds to the man, and they
commenced. Old soldiers of the 9th CORPS. WHO
have been through many n storm of shot and
shell, kept at a respectable distance. as they
hurled their minies with vigor. One dav the
shieldstowners made charge at the single plank
that crossed the stream. the Knoxvillers ran. all
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-02-19

The remainder of the book Is wholly and
hopelessly bad. The grammar is outrageous,
the descriptions are false, the rhetoric is absurd,
the plot is impossible, the characters are con-
temptibly crude, and the spirit of the book is so
lacking in sincerity and fidelity that it is simply
wicked.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-02-19

\ Book NOTICE AS Is.-The Brooklyn
Union comments thus upon - sensation
novel
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-02-19

Boy SoLDIERs.-A correspondent OF the
Philadelphia Press, writing from Blain's
Cross Roads, Tenn, says:
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1864-06-15

ANEW propeller, the G. j. Tr''esdelI,
built and owned by Mr.. Trucsdell, of
Muskegop, has just appeared in this port.
She is intended for the route between
Chicago and Muskegon, touching here
each way She is model boat,
with powerful engine and fixtures, and
elegantly fitted up for the comfort of pas
sengers.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1864-06-15

NEW ArTDFAvORITE
PASSENGER AND EXPRESS FREIGHT LINZ
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1864-06-15

Rev. J. B. FISK, pastor of the Congre-
gational Church, in this village, preached
a very excellent and thrilling discourse,
last Sabbath evening, taking for his sub
ject politics and religion. The discourse
was prepared by mastery hand and ac-
cordingly appreciated by a large audience.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1864-06-15

A SLIGHT change in the lime table of
the Did M. Railway Co., in our columns,
will be observed in to-day's issue.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1864-06-15
u. S. 1910 Bonds.

EMPT FROM TAXATION by or under any
state or municipal authority Subscriptions to
these Bonds are received in United States notes
or notes of National Banks They are TO BE
REDEEMED IN COIN, at the pleasure Of the
Government, at any period not less than ten nor
more than forty gears from their date, and until
their redemption FIVE PER CENT. INTER
EST WILL BE PAID In COIN, on Bonds of
not over one hundred dollars annually and on
all other Bonds semi-annually. The interest is
payable on the first days of March and septem-
Der in each year.
Subscribers will receive either Registered or
Coupon Bonds, as they may prefer. Registered
Bonds are recorded ON the books Of the U. S.
Treasurer, and can be transferred only on the
owners order. Coupon Bonds are payable to
| bearer, and arc more convenient for commercial
| uses
Subscribers to this loan will have the option
of having their Bonds draw interest from March
LIST, by paying the accrued interest in coin-(or
in United States notes, or the notes of National
Banks, adding fifty per cent. for premium, J.
or receive them drawing interest from the date
of subscription and deposit. As these Bonds
are
Exempt from Municipal or State Tax
alton,
their value is increased from one to three per
cent. per annurn, accoriDg to the rate of tax lev
les in various parts of the country.
AT the present rate of premium on gold they
pay
Over Eight Per Cent. Interest
in currency, and are of equal convenience as a
permanent or temporary Investment.
1t is believed that no securities offer so great
inducements to lenders as the various descrip-
tons Of U. s. Bonds, In all other forms Of in
dobtodnoss, the faith or ability of private parties
or stock companies or separate communities on
" is pledged for payment, while for the debts Of
the United States the whole property of the
country Is holden to secure The payment of both
principal and interest in coin.
These Bonds may be subscribed Tor in sums
| r
terms, and are thus made equally available to
the smallest lender and the largest capitalist.
They can be converted into money at any mo-
mont, and the holder viii have the benefit of
the interest.
1t may be useful to state In this connection
that the total Funded Debt ortho United States
on which interest is payable in gold, on the Sd
day of March, 1854 was S70S,O65,OOO The in.
terest on this debt for the coming fiscal year
will be s45,9S7, 1915, while the customs revenue
in gold for the current fiscal year, ending June
SOth, 1864, has been SO far at the rate of over
800, 100000 per annum.
II will be seen that even the present gold rev.
enucs of the Government are largely in excess
of the wants of the Treasury for the payment Of
tariff will donbtlos. roiso tho ANNA, ro.o,nt.
from, o,,s,or,. -, a. 49, -. e -.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1864-06-15

Mr.. PATRICK FINN, formerly resident
of this place, but more recently Of Grand
Rapids, was convicted in the U. S. Dis
trict Court, last week, on charge of advis-
ing and aiding U. S. soldiers to escape.
He awaits sentence in jail
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1864-06-15
LOCAL AND NEWS fTEnS.

FREIoHrs on lumber are taken at 81 rs,
from this port to Chicago.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1864-06-15

In another column will be found an
official statement of the volunteers cred
tied to each town of our county, up to
the 18th day of April next.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1864-06-15

The schooner Spartan, rebuilt during
the winter and spring, at Ferrysburg, is
aaoat again and chartered during the re-
mainder of the season TO run along the
lake shore for the purpose, principally, OF
freighling wood to Chicago. She is own
ed by P. Van Den Berg, Esq, and is un-
der command Of P. T. A. Van Den Berg,
Ibis son.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1864-06-15

~ Ellll..llsl..s. ......i.itg lg3..s.1Al....
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1864-06-15
BLACKSMITHING
AND
w A CON MA KIN g .

1NHE Undersigned having sociated with
Il himself his two sons--the wagon
maker and tho othcr'a blaeksmith--is prepared
TO do all Jobs connected with these departments.
lie also pays particular attention TO gun and
locksmithing and farriery. T.. TAkkEN.
Grand Haven, Nov 81, 1861. Inl43 "
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1864-06-15

The drouth and frosts, SO prevalent
in our county for the last ten days, have
extended, as we are informed By gentle
man from the other side of the lake, to
the States o. Illinois. Wisconsin and 9th
ers, to tho serious injury Of all spring
grains, grass, &C., and that if rain does
not fall copiously within week an almost
total failure of crops will be the conse-
quence.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1864-06-15

The new FIGURING Mil of MIR. Miner
Hedges, recently erected, on Sand Creek,
a little East of Lamont, is doing fine
business. The flour manufactured is OF
the finest quality, as is abundantly dem
onstrated by the biscuit and bread APP
pearing from time TO time on our table,
manufactured from barrel furnished us
by the proprietor The farmers in the
eastern portion of the county will "ppre-
ciate the excellent work done at this mill,
and, Of course, patrouize il literally.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1864-06-15

A MONSTER trout, weighing ffty-eight
pounds and over four feet in length, was
taken from the lake, at this port, yester-
day, by Mr.. John Fisher Jr. A gentle
man from Illinois paid 50 so for an undis-
puted title to the property, which he bore
off in triumph by propeller.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1864-06-15

Hon. T. w. FERRY, we are informed,
is absent on duty connected with the
great National Soldiers Cemetry, at Get
tysburg. At the present meeting of the
board of managers some definite plan will
be settled on for the monuments and 9th
or adoruments Of the grounds, and the
work entered upon at once of fitting up
and identifying.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1864-06-15

DURING almost every night Of last
, week frost prevailed in the up river towns
Of our county, to the serious injury in
many localities, it is feared, of meadow
4 grass particularly, timothy and clover,
the former just beginning to head and
the latter coming out in full bloom. We
are sorry to announce that appearances
now indicate that frosts and an unusual
tlrouth, for the season, will largely dirnin-
ish the usual hay crop in our own and ad-
Joining counties. Winter wheat is heading
out finely, stands well aud gives promise OF
rich harvest. Spring sown grains are We
~ backward and can only prove ordinari-
ly productive BY the most favorable sea
son henceforth TO the time Of harvest
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1864-06-15
18th june, 1864.

--O----
NEW q rTDTAvORITE
PASSENGER AND EXPRESS FREIeHT LINE.
1AE5Q1.lss.slt .s,.....;.llssl Ll...aoa
Detroit & Milwaukee Railroad.
In connection with the new and powerful
UPPER CABIN STEAMSHIPS
aDETROI7' d "INIL va UREE'."
DURING this Month Trains will leave
I)Grand Haven, as follows;
GoISG EAsr-Mail Mt 500 A. M. for Detroit.
NIGHT ExPREss--At 100 A. NJ,
Mixed at 3-l5 p. NJ. for st.
Johns.
GONG WEsT--STEAMSHIPS at 5-I5 A. NJ,
for Milwaukee, daily, except
Mondays.
--O
Refreshments at Detroit, 0wosso and Grand
Haven, and upon Cos Ferry steamer ''Wind-
sor," on Detroit River.
Comfortable Hotel in Depot at Grand Haven.
re- The Telegraph Line is open for Public
Business.
SLEEPING CARS 0NALL NIGHT TRAINS.
OrINECTIONS
AT DETROIT Western Railway for
all points East-Michgan Central Michigan
Southern, and Grand Trunk Railroads.
AT MILWAUKEE With the Mississippi,
Lacrosse, Racine Chicago, Watertown, and
Horizon Railroads, for all points West and
Northwest
Passengers for Great Western Railway go on
the Railway Ferry Steamer at ID. q M. II. Dock,
leaving,Dock at $40 and 104O A. NJ, and ZOO
p. NJ.
The Companys Timetables can be had at
any Of the Stations.
w. X. MUIR, Gen'l sup't.
d. & NJ. r. Offices. 1864.
, 1864-05-20
Council Proceedings.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER,

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER,
May 10, 1864.
Council met at 8, P NJ.
Present, Messrs. Thibodo, Abbott, Lynch,
and McCully.
Minutes of last meeting read approved
A Report from the Fire Wardens was re-
ceived, showing that certain citizens have
failed to comply with law and that no fues
have been built in houses where great dan
ger of fire exists
On motion, the Fire Wardens we're
clothed with authority to remove dangerous
stove pipes or cause the same to be done at
the expense of property owners who fail
to comply with the ordinances providing
for safety from fire, &C., &C.
VIM. P. Horton was employed to build a
fume to connect with the street fume at the
upper bridge, and secure a constant supply
of water.
On motion, the foreman of Engine Com
pany No. l was authorized to have the En-
gine repaired at the expense of the City
The following resolutions were unani-
mously adopted;
ResoZ0ed, LIST,
That the City Council tender their sin
cere thanks to the Firmen, Citizens and
Military for their Jealous, efficient, and ad-
mirable services at the fire on Monday
night.
I'd. That the experience of the late fire
has demonstrated the necessity of thor
ough and we'll organized Fire Company, and
we recommend to the citizens of this city,
an active membership and cooperation with
the present organization.
3D. That the Fire Wardens be and are
hereby authorized to procure six strong fire
hooks, with necessary chains, and to see that
, 1864-05-20
rn~ PATRONIZE
THE NEW FERRY.
"HE UNDERSIGNED HAS JUST COMPLETE
i his new Swing Ferry across Snake river
At the Mouth of the Palouse,

THNHE UN DEholGNED Has JUSI COmIl4ElED
l. his new Swing Ferry across Snake river
At the Mouth of the PalOuse,
on the most direct and only really practicable WAC
ON ROAD from Walla Walla to to the Kootenai, Co.
lumba river or Beaver Head Mines, or to Forts Ben
ton or Colville.
No pains or expense have been spared to mako
this ferry safe, expeditions and convenient
ing for animals vehicles of any description-supe
rior any ferry the river and not surpassed by
any of the kind the coast-capable of crossing
hundred animals per hour.
Parties travelling to Kootenai will find this much
the shortest route and excellent road with plen
ty of grass and good water and good camping places
at short intervals.
The following is table of distances from Walia,
Walla to the Ferry:
From Waa Wala to
Dry Creek to. .......................7 miles,
A" TOuchet River to. o.........,..........13 ''
6 Spring, TO-. ......,............. -
" Ferry. .....................1 :"
Making the total distance, ........... As miles
The rates of ferTage are as follows
For each horse and rider. 81 90
Z" Packed animal, .......... 90"
.'t 90 Loose animal ................ so ..
90 FOOtman, an,.................... 5O
liberal deduction will be made to pack trains
VIM New HlRK..-
May 90, 1868. 28ma'