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y. T.-Is6O.-X.

Persons .f --tentary habits troubled with weak
ness, aitudc pail tation oi the heart, lack Of ape
petite distress aAer eating, torpid liver, constipa-
zion. 6c deserve 20 suffer If they viii not Try them
They are recommended by the highest medical
auth. -.te- and are warranted TO produce an i7as-
1i4t, beneficial effect. They are exceedingly agree
able. perfectly pure, and harmless.
Nou-E-Any person pretending to sell Plantatlo
Btters 10 bulk or by the gallon is a swindler AMI
imposta- % Is put up only in patent log cabin
tottls. Beware OF bottles redlled with imitation
dele,erau- stuff Cor which several persons are al
ready TO prison. see that every bottle has our
private United States stamp over the cork unmua
latei. and 81 nature on steel plate side label.
Sold ty respectable derlers throughout this habit-
p. II. DRAKE s CO..
2l2 Broadway, y.
February -th dawly
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-09-30
THE BURLINGTON FREE PRESS FRIDAY MO-

back. An attempt 1T is reported is beng
made by the enemy with three thousand
men and Elk pieces of artillery to flank zen;
Rosseau There was heavy skirmishing all
day. The enemy are advancing. Our IN
fantry and cavalry are in line of battle, and
would attack the rebels. 4 scout at Frank
lin reports Col. Bifle with large force OF
Wheoler's men between W illiamsburgh and
Hillsboro. A despatch from Columbia states
on that day, 18th inst: Biffle was at Law
renceburgh with 200 men ana ten pieces Of
artillery The report that JOhnsOnville on
the Tennessee was captured is uniounded.
Ample preparations have been made for Its
defence if attacked.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-09-30

The Hroid's City Point correspondent,
writing on the Doth. says: Early's defeat in
the Valley has produced great uneasiness in
the rebel army in our front. Lee is getting
ready for some movement. Our troops hear
the noise Of moving trains Of artillery. Lee
Is coubtess working TO aid Early.
Another correspondent with the 10th Corps
REPORTS the same uneasiness IN front of that
Corps, and suggests that Lee intends falling
back u Swift Creek. the first line of defences
between Petersburg and Richmond. lie SAYS
the reinlorccments To Gen. Grant makes 1t
obligatory nn Lee to contract his lines, now
stretched out there for 10 miles. Their
heavier siege guns have been removed TO the
front side Of the Appomattox. The exchange
of prisoners continues.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-09-30
NEW Yong. Sent 9

\ Washington special to the Times says ::
There Is nothing TO Indicate that Gen. Early
has fallen back on Richmond, or whether he
Will move TO cover Lynchburg. In the lat
ter ease the report is probably true that he
has been reinforced by Longstreet.
1t Is again rumored that Lee has evacuated
Petersburg For some days past there has
been no response TO our artillery fire.
The Times says the report telegraphed
yesterday that Mobile had surrendered to one
of our gunboats, was pure invention.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-09-30
NV NnRk. Scnt. ~


The Hcra'd's 10Th corps correspondent
writing ON the 9th says yesterday while
Sec. seward. Senator Washhurn and others
ON a visit To- ten. Grant We're approaching
Dutch Gap the enemy opened with Howlets
House Battery and a. the shells lei tAicS
and fast around the party the Sec. suggested
that inasmuch as his weapon was the pen ne
was unabl- to cope with the rebel batteries
Thereupon the boat returned.
All reports of the rebel government t'ac-
uating Richmond are false
1t Is said that JEFF Davis has gone 70 head
of Stephans and Brown in their efforts to
restore the State 10 10 the mon.
Tie situation IN that direction Is considered
critical and Davis presence Is required.
Hoods army, too, is reported to be great
" demoralized.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-09-30
f. N. STANTON.
Secretary Of War.


The T,55une's Washington dispatch denies
the statement that there is to be a new gold
hearing interest loan. There are rumors Of
other Cabinet changes Gen. Neil has been
assigned to the district OF Martinsburgh.
Ii is believed here that battle Will take
place at once at Petersburg.
The Herald'S Ninth Army corps CORES
pondent saws the rebels can be seen strength
ching their main line of works in front OF
PeteTsburgh, and also running an interior
line.
The Reralds last Fort Monroe correspondent,
shows that the exchange of prisoners Is 60
ing on rapidly. Over 1000 were exchanged
ON the 18th inst. The rebel Gen. Walker
has been exchanged for Gen. Bartlett who
was captured at the mine explosion
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-09-30

Gen. Sheridan is still pursuing the rebels
and picking up prisoners all along the road
lt is stated ON reliable authority, that the
number captured within the past three days
amounts to 5000. There is no fear OF the
rebels making a raid in Gen. Sheridan rear
in any considerable force by crossing through
LuHy Valley.
Winchester is ore vas. hospital. There
cannot he less than 5000 wounded IN the
town every hotel and vacant store and house
are oyerfowing. Col. Patten, commanding
a brigade in breckenridge corps, died yes
terday
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-09-30
WAR DEPARTMENT,

" AeHlNo4bNa ttiN- p " =
To MAJ. Gn. Dir:
The following official dispatch has Just
been received from Gen. Sheridan detailing
some of the particulars Of the battle and
victory at Fishers Hill
HEADQUARTERS MIDDLE DIVISION.
WOODSTOCK, Va, Sept. 23-S a. n.
To Lieu. Gen. Z. s Grant. City Point
| cannot as vet give any definite
account of the results of the battle of yester-
day. Our loss will be light Gen. Crook
struck the left flank Of the enemy, doubled 1t
up, adancing along their lines. Ricketts,
division Of the 9th Army Corps swung round
and joined Crook. Getty and Wheaton 5
division taking up the same movements fol-
lowed by the whole line and attacking beau
tifully carried the works Of the enemy. The
rebels threw down their arms and led in the
greatest confusion, abandoning most of their
artillery Il was dark before the battle end
ed. pressed on alter the enemy during the
night e. this place with the sixth and
Nineteenth Corps and have stopped
here TO re-t the men and issue auons. Ii
Gen. Torbetr has pushed down the Luray
Valley according TO my directions be viii
achieve "a great result do not think that
there ever WIS an army SC badly routed.
The valley soldiers are hiding away aud
going To their homes ! cannot NJ present
give YOU any estimate OF prisoners. | push
Ell on regardless Of every thing. The number
OF pieces OF artillery reported captured is 10.
(Sigucd) p. II. SHERID y,
Major General.
y ]
fired. of one hundred guns for tine victory.
Gen. Stevenson reports that 5000 prisoners
from the field had reached Winchester last
night Beinlorccments and supplies have
been forwarded TO Gen. Sheridan.
f. NJ STANTON.
Sec. of War.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-09-30
Srlnr1s. Sent. >.

A Fort Scott ARK dispatch states that
shelby with 1000 rebel cavalry occupied
Frcdericktown, twenty miles east OF Pilot
Knob. yesterday. General Ewing with
a brigade of troops had gone to meet
the enemy. Pilot Knob is well fortified
with gcrrison. Cape Girandeau can also
stand siege and the only damage the rebels
can do Is to cut the Iron Mountain railroad.
A rart of Prices forces moved toward Bates
vile some days since intending to join Shelby
the combined force 70 invade Missouri.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-09-30
NASHVILLE, Tenn. sept. %.

Forrest with his whole force destroyed the
sulphur Spring bridge yesterday.
Elkhon was evacuated last night, and
taken possession Of bv Forrest with 1000
men and three batteries.
Five hundred Union cavalry are reported
TO have been captured at Athens Saturday
Forrest is reported 20 have butchered all the
negroes captured m Federal uniform.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-09-30

The gunboat Fort Morgan from Mobile
bay the 10th. arrived this morning. Our
iron-cIad- and gunblats were then near Mo-
bile. but no attack had yet been made on the
city. The Fort Morgan brought large
number of officers and sailors Of the squad
ron. including commander Mullaney.
The Hsrqd'S New Orleans correspondent
SAYS the Mississippi rebels numbering
- .uOn are moving toward Missouri.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-09-30
Cn,rr,NnncA. Sert. -

Gen. Sherman by special arrangement
with Hood has effected an exchange OF 1000
prisoners. OF 900 rebels l. refused to be
EXCHANGED and took the oath OF one hun
bred uicket men on duty with a dag of truce
at Rough and Ready twenty-one deserted;
This Is a fair indication Of the d.morallzed
condition OF Hoods army The truce
between Sherman and Hood expired to-day
but it j. extended several days to complete
the removal Of families.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-09-30
Nrw YoRK. sent. -

steamer Fulton. from Port Royal Both. has
arrived. with the Sd R. l. Artillery on board.
The rebels at Fort sumter have lately sta
toned shurpshootes among The ruins, but rs
no casualties resulted from their fire they
were withdrawn. Charleston has suffered
considerably lately from the fire OF our 100
pouuder> which are mole effective than the
3O-ruunders $500 men are at work
strengthening the old and new deicuces OF
Charleston.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-09-30
WASHINGTON. sent. y

late lies OF southern papers afford further
c,iIenc, IF the measures to which the rebels
a1e re,5rung to FIJI their armies. GOV Smith
o Virginia issues proclamation threaten
ia- magistrates and county officers that he
viii revoke their exemptions and send them
10 the front if he finds them IN any way
negligent IN aiding in the arrest oe deserters.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-09-30
WA.nNaToN. sert. e6.-IO.30 4. Y.

To MAJ. Gea. Dir:
Dispatches from Gen. Sheridan dated az
eleven O'Clock saturday night, six miles
south OF New Market, has been received
lie had driven the enemy from Mount Jack
son without being able 20 bring 0n an en-
carement. The enemy We're moving rapidly
ana be had mo- cavalry present 20 hold them.
Torh,tt had attacked Wickham, force az
Lurav and captured n number Of prisoners.
sheridan found rebel hospitals iu all
the towns from Winchester 70 New Market
and was eighty miles from Nartir-burgh.
Twenty pieces oi artillery were captured az
Fishers Hill. hoo prisoners, large amount
of ammunition. ca>-l1ns, Timber, Gc..
large amount of inrCnching tools, small
arms and debris. No l-t OF the captured
material Ind yet been received.
The small towns through the valley have
great many of the encmy's wounded.
Gen. Stevenson reports the arrival at Harp
per = Ferry &C q tram of our wounded. TWEEN
ty captured guns. and eight additional cap
turtd officers.
Breckenridge has gone 20 take command of
the rebel department OF the Southwest.
4 dispatch received this morning from
Gen. Sherman 5 conn ami. states chat Hood
appears 20 Dee moving toward tine Alabama
line. \ strong force ot rebel raiders We're
reported 20 he operating a-ains, >nermns
communications and had captured Athens.
Alabama. vigorous ozcrtions were being
made to overtakc and destroy tAi- force
JEFF Davis is reported to bc at Macon.
Reports have also been received from
Mai. Gen. Candy. Gen. steele has been
strongly reinforced and he has taken the of
fensive.
Dispatches from Gen. Grant at ten "a clock
last night, report no military operations.
The above comprises the substance of mil
itary information proper for publication re-
ceiyed To the present date by tins depart
F.. ". STANTON.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-09-30

Yesterday morning Early's rear was over
taken near Hawkins Bridge, by Gen. Aycrlll,
and driven TO Mount jackson. our cavalry
pressed them with great vigor. This morn
ing on the arrival OF the 9th Corps, they
wore found still in position at Mount Jack
son. ten. Aycrill has been relieved from
duty, and granted 20 days leave OF absence.
There j, prospect Of an engagement Ia front.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-09-30
NEw YORK. sept. %

The steamer Emily B. Sander from New
Orleans 18th, has arrived. An arrival from
up the river at New Orleans gives a doubtful
rnmor that Little Rock had been captured
4 large supply of clothing, &c., had been
sent by flag oi truce via Red River to the
Union prisoners. Hereafter no persons Will
be arrested in New Orleans without a writ
ten accusation against them. The water IN
the Mississippi river was very low.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-09-30
WASHINGTON, Sept. p

rumor has prevailed here extensively to-
a.y. that tie rebels have evacuated Peters
ar- but the Government has no advices to
. effect, nor does the rumor come from any
alhle source. The news of the first defeat
Early in the Shenandoah Valley bad reach
-. Richmond and caused great CONSERVATION.
Nothing additional has been received from
sn. Sheridan since this afternoon S bulletin
from the War Dept
4 report that the draft is suspended i I'M
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-09-30

Hill, the great stronghold andkey to the
upper part of the valley, of addition to SIX
teen guns and thousands in prisoners. i re-
garded as the destruction of the rebel army
in the valley and the opening OF the whole
route to Lynchburgh, which must bring
about the, evacuation Of Richmond 81 the
capture OF lee whole arthi. Other move
ments on our part are in progress which will
tend to render this result inevitable IN few
days
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-09-30

II is ascertained that Early r. shattered
forces haye abandoned tie ROAD 70 ol1un'oi,'
and are retreatng in disorder to hlchinIn 1+
leaving the road 70 Lynchburgh OPEN whii9 E
Lee will be unable to spare another army VI
sufficient strength to oppose the progress Vi
tie victorious Sheridan.
News from Sheridan this + NJ ete s'
Wild excitement. The capture OF fishef
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-09-30
Nrw YoRS. Sent. d.

NLN lthA. 81 Pc 80
Gold Is quoted at 20j.
NEW YoRE. sept. -.
The Trliuar's Winchester dispatch of tie
2lth has detail, Of the battle at Fisher ', llill
Gen. Crook, alter q rapid and difficult march.
struck the rebel left flank, and threw one of
his divisions M their rear. By magnificent
charge the rebel lett wing was driven 10 con-
fusion upon the center. which at the same
time was charged in front by the 9TH
and 18th Corps. Their whole army
broke and ran. abandoning their artillery
and every thing that could impede their
flight The line OF retreat was literally
covered with every species Of property
known in an army.
Our losses were yery small. not over 200
in all
The rebel, were evidently taken by sur
prise by the attack on their left winch they
considered lmpregnablc kenshaw diyis-
ion of LongsJreet' corps came up just IN
time TO take part in the action.
They shared the same fate and were oA-iE-
ed 10 retreat with the rest. Our cavalry
that was shut into Luray Valley are active
" engaged in picking up prisoners. Hun
dreds are being sent in by them and hun
dreds more are voluntarily giving them
selves up. The rebel officers say their force
in hattie on Monday was $1,000
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-09-30
SPECIAL DISPATCHES.
BY rgLEGRAFH TO TIRE FREE PRESS.
WAsHrxGrox. sept. 81.

The war vessel Michigan doing duty on
ralr rrie has captured seterai Of the gang
s- pirates who seized the steamer day before
r,srcrdy and Mr.. Seward ha> assigned them
lartcr, IN a safe locality.
Three hundred sick soldiers arrived to day
-ll City Point. Bat few now remain N
Gre hospitals either there or here.
>ixty-cight rebel privates were sent from
r.r-r Fort Warren yesterday and 100 Off
c.-s o. Fort Delaware 70 day.
Gen. Sherman's truce with Gen. Hood
end. tomorrow morning, but the country
need noJ look for any startling news from
that section tor some days az least
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-09-30

The Horids Washington dispatch says
lt Is reported by several rebel deserters that
there are indications of the evacuation OF
Richmond Virginia troops however protest
acuinst it and would mutiny If done.
Several Government workshops. have been
closed. and the machinery moved south
When they left Richmond the machinery
other shops was packed.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-09-30

The Richmond Enquirer spees- Of rumored
peace negotiations between zen Sherman
and the authorities Of Georgia, and says
that the Government ought o. lecollect that
that State was one OF the first To secede
from the Union and if she now treats of
peace on her own terms as "a sovereign state,
She withdraws from the Conied,racy, and
leave. her sisters the bag 70 hold after hay
ing got them into this scraVc.
We make these remarks because separate
State action has been agItated IN more quart
ers Il an one.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-09-30

zen Soldier will find more deadly Zoe in the brack-
ish, musdy water and damp night air than in the
most determined enemy. HOLLOWAYS PILLS
a purify the blood and strengthen the stomach and
bowel. that tho soldier can endure these hardshirs
and st.l De strong and healthy.
II the reader Of this notice cannot get box Of
Pills and Ointment from the drug store in his place,
let him write to me- so Maiden Lane, enclosing the
amount. and will mail box free Of expense
Manydcalers will not keep my medicines on hand
because they cannot make as much profit as on
other persons mase. % cents, IS cents, and $40
per box or pot.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-09-30

New 1okh, sept -.
The Tribune learns from a rebel captain
that Lees army month ago was from
% 900 10 10000 strong, including Eary's
command Ice was the only general in
whom the southern people had any conf
dcnce, but his army was full Of disatiected
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-09-30
BOSTON MARKET.
WEDNESDAY,. Sent. 2

WEDNESDAY, Sept. ..
FLOUR-Prices have declined soc n 81 y T. bbl.
heaviest fall being in the lower grades. The
-ar-e is from 90 n sl2 ~ q Dbl.
PROVISIONS Prices Of all kinds sre tending
UPWARDS. The stock Of Pork is quite light and
.ce. are nominal. Butter is quoted at 80 a acc
b b cash. but dull. Cheese dull at Is a 2lc, cash.
HoOL-The market is very dull 10000 rs
..aca sold at q n . 0s.
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NEW YORE, Sept. %.
Gold is quoted at lso.

BALTIMORE, sept. 20.
The Americans correspondent with Gen,
sheridan gives the following The degree OF
decentralization at which Early's command
had arrived may be Judged from the follow
mo. Amongst 800 prisoners, captured IN
the fret days fight, was rebel colonel who
commanded a brigade, who when brought IN,
threw down his sword, exclaimins - The
Confederacy is going 70 hell, the men won t
S,,5t any more neither will L." From dis
r's,cher eaptured on a rebel staff otiic T, 1t
annears that Early was instructed by Lee to
bnId the valley at all hazards.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-09-30
CAIRO. H.. SEPT. o.

New Orleans dates of the Dist are received
Some anxiety was felt for the steamer Com
mander from York Sd, which had not ar
rived. The gunboat Selma had arrived and
reported that the Rams Nashville and Iusca-
loosa had gone to Spanish river for a nearer
position to defend Mobile.
The steamer Gertrude was sunk at College
Point, Mississippi river on the Goth. Five
passengers are missing.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-09-30
WE 1--WE SEEN TIE EFFECT OF

Kennedy's Rheumatic Liniment in many house
holds. and we do confidently assert that no better
remedy for Sprans, Bruises, Sore Throat and Rheu-
matte pains was ever presented to the people II
,bfs vicinity. The many who have used Dr. ken
nedys excellent preparations, will certify to the
cures which they have made, and we need only say
to every family be prepared for the accidents and
pains TO which mankind is liable.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-09-30

LOUISVILLE. Nv, NtTI 70
The sunday Journal says By an arrival
from the front we learn that there i but lit
tie activity in the army concentrated around
Chattanooga. 1t is believed that ten. Wood
will Dee assigned 10 the command Of Atlanta.
Our men are busy Transforming the city into
a grand military depot.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-09-30
ID

d. iInesaurah, sept. 9th, lion Francis Wilson,
"a f' Years.
Funeral at his late residence on Friday at II AN
la Milton. sept zith, Of diptheria, Ella Phigenis
..y daughter Of Hiram aud Alvira spaford, aged
talIs months and % days.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-09-30
st. Ior1s. Sent. q.

- ST. LOTS. sept. 2.
Knob this morning. They threw shell into
the place but made no regular attack Inc
post is defended with earthworks mounting
heavy guns and can resist any ordinary as
sault.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-09-30
dxY&
TIcUTNESs OF THE CHEsT-wE

TIGHTNESS OF THE CHEST-WE
snee7e sl sht, thin, sharp, iehorous matter comes
from our nose We have heaviness Of the head, great
oppression Of the chest, some tghtness, and little
tenderness in the region II the lungs. Now, atten-
ton must he given 20 this state Of facts, or infama
tion Of the lungs or congestion may take place and
death be with US before we are aware
BRANDRETH'S PILLS,
saw two, or SIX according 10 age sex and consttu-
tion. must be taken. They must purge very freely,
drink warm drinks while the fever lasts, and as
diet eat plenty Of good Indian meal cruel or chick
en- broth. with plenty Of rice in IT, By this treat
ment on the second third day the disease Will be
cured This complaint is going the rounds and will
be followed By dyssntery and diarrh0s, but they
will be cured by the same process. The wise will
have Brandreth's Pills where they can be easily
aid hold on and by taking them by the directions,
safety and health will follow. Sold by all respect
able dealers in medicines.
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p
The HeralFs Mount jackson correspond
ont of the 9th, says Although there has
been considerable fighting since the battle
of Winchester, still there has been no
regular battle Our captures Of artillery,
Sc. have been made more by rapidity OF
movements, than force of battle. To-day we
are still moving and skirmishing with the
enemy who are retreating. Our cavalry are
doing nobly. 1t is beyond doubt that Early
is exerting himself to his utmost to escape.
Every hour adds more to our number Of pris-
Oncrs
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-09-30

Two weeks sg3 Early's force IN the She
aul,ah Valley ',as about % 600. all told .
,a, had 1000 less when he went into ac-
-.,l4 week ago. Lees entire force two
.r.,k.aeo, nc.udingau troops in and around
pr..rsburg and Richmond was composed of
's5 regiments. which probably did nor aver
no over $50 men each. Since then 10 has
.a increased To some extent by CONSUMPTION
.a decreased l.y 'ie-ertion and other causes.
Unpopular id.a ot zen. Grant viii >ug-
-.-. inquiry why Bee does not give battle. He
.rre las own counsel, but parties who have
-ui him recently have learned now they
..-.-ene who stand and wait The report that
prevailed almost every day for fortnight,
..,a iu Washington and Richmond, that Pc
r--alrg was evacuated, shows the loyal hope
a.l ssaei lear as to the result Of his mastery
laa.-rIrv.