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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-01-08
A Weary People.

We have not been in the habit Of holding
out before our readers prospect OF speedy
submission on the part of the rebels We
counted from the start on long and desper-
ate resistance on their part, and We must
count on it to the end. But the day IS none
the less surely approaching when the South
rnu,t fail from loss Of blood and utter ex-
h.us,ion and the indications begin to be
very significant that it's not far distant As
long ago as last June, before Vicksburg and
Gettysburg and Chattanooga had seen the
.hattering of the strongest rebel armies, We
find Hon T. Butler King, one Of the promin-
ent men of Georgia, saying that it Is evident
that the end Of the war will leave the South
"worse of than she would have been by re-
naming in the Union under an abolition adj
ministration, and stating that he should,
consequently, favor "any terms OF peace that
the South could with honor accept If the
vision of coming desolation 50 impressed Mr.
King last spring, what must 1t Dc now? We
are answered by a mass Of testimony recently
gathered and made public, from intercepted
rebel letters. The proprietor Of a once flourish
ing school in Columbia, ;. c., writes " Ny
aHs gone ..- Ny friend, Cor. Aiken,
9 thrice millionaire three years ago, IS as poor
al an notr IwiH not remain 70
-.- Il J.. -, 81 ,b,, Jc1- ram
try" An intelligent citizen OF Savannah
writes " Savannah get- more and more
gloomy every day, and do really fear starv-
alton and suffering in 90 OF 30 days. Every
thing appears % be conducting against US
universal distrust Is beginning to prevail
MAY God, IN His infinite mercy,
send relief TO u soon, and snow Us way
of escape"
These are samples Of hundreds OF similar
declarations And added to them comes to
us from over the water, the letter Of the
correspondent Of the London TINES, VINO Is
with the central rebel army lately under
Gen. Bragg, in constant communication with
the rebel generals, and, OF course. under the
influence of the least desp0nding and most
desperate rebels, in which ne describes the
lukewarmnes. and fainting spirit Of the
southern masses, and contrasts it with
the faith and self-reliance of the North, to
which he pays high tribute.
The letters quoted from above indicate the
condition of affairs at the South two or three
months ago. To give the picture its present
depth of shade there is to be added since, IL
retrievable rebel defeats in the field almost
entire prostration Of their public currency
and credit enforced loans a sweeping
consumption; an almost entire cessation OF
blockade running and the rigors of Winter
There il a limit to human endurance, and
the Southern masses must be now cOntesslng
TO themselves the failure Of their guilty
scheme, and looking forward, as their only
source of hope, to a return, humbled and
penitent, to the protection and peace Of the
Union.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-01-08

FIRxs. About half past three O'Clock Thursday
morning the Engine house Of the Vt. Cen
trail road, at the Lake, took FIRE, and was
totally consumed, together with the com
bustible portion of the Engine Champiain
which was in the house at the time. The
ire had gained such Roadway before a gene
raj alarm was given that nothing could be
done towards saving the building and the
destruction was complete. Loss $500.
FiAbout eleven O'Clock, the brick barn OF
Mr.. Geo. Peterson On King Street, was die
covered to be on fire in the upper part. The
Engines were promptly on hand, but owing
to the scanty supply Of water in the vicinity
it was impossible to do more than check the
flames in part. Eleh engine cmptied seve-
raj wells of the adjoining dwellings; but No
sufficient supply was obtained until thu
Boxer was removed 10 the Park reservoir,
when, throwing through 600 feet Of hose,
the hre was soon drowned out. The upper
story OF the barn with It's Contents Of hay
was utterly destroyed. Loss some $500,
no insurance. Origin OF FIRE unknown.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-01-08

January to the lst of March. The resolution
passed unanimously.
The post office appropriation bll was then
passed.
Mr. Morrill, of Vt. made an Intellectual effort TO
limit the extension Of bounties to the 9th OF teo-
ruary, in order to induce speedy enlistments
On motion of Mr. Sweat of Me, resolution
was adopted instructng the committee on naval
affairs to inquire into the expeiiency Of author
hing the President 10 appoint scientific board
whose duty il shall be to make thorough ex-
animation OF the construction Of steam vessel.
as compared with those # Europe and in the
commercial marine, Gc.
in motion Of Mr. Woodbridge, the committee
on military affairs was instructed TO inquire INTO
the expeliency Of including in the draft now or
derel by the President, those who volunteered
for the nine months service and % report by
bill or otherwise
\ resolution was adopted that the Secretary
Of the Nayv communicate to the House Ii rci-
SONS Cor the delay in distributing prize money.
Mr. Dawes Of Mass. from the committee on
elections, reported bill fixing UNIFORM time
for holding, elections for Representatives in Con
grts-, and enaJling soldiers 10 vote for sad oth-
ccrs; which WIS ordered TO be printed and RECON-
mittcd.
Adjourned
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-01-08

ski Falls. The ERE broke out about o'clock
p NJ, in the dry room and communicated 10 the
dive house, and burned till about l. O'CLOCK
The whole Fire Department was out and rem
dered very efficient service and by their exertlons
saved a large amount Of property in the dye
house, and also probably were the means Of keep
ing the fire from communicating with the main
mill, The Department received the thanks OF
the woollen NIL Company for its service, ana
each Of the companies received handsome gTa-
tuity in money. .
The FIRE apparatus OF the district Is III E00N
,v,rkin,, order. and the companies nearly full.
All OF which is respectfully submitted
c. L. NELSON.
Chief EngiHeer.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-01-08

the mighty arms of the great rebellion, all
ewes will turn with admiring gratitude to the
writers of this letter, as our fathers dld 10
the chivalrous lafayette after the dark days
of the revolution.
Admirable as this letter is for its sub
stantial matter. it is not less 20 for that ten
derness OF tone which Is seldom, ii ever,
found in the warmest aud most friendly ut
terances OF English and other writer's The
effect mus; be eminently advantageous to our
cause at home and abroad.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-01-08

IMPORTANT REBEL DIsCGoSrREs IT,. -
port of Mr.. Mallory, the DJnieicr.-. s.
tary OF the NAVY, contain, full c.u---.
Of the statements heretofore puhl-..t
corning the plot o. release tie reH,. ..
err on J0hu-on's Island. Mr.. Mal.Hrv a-
az follows
"a During the months II July AMI t.-.
sent tWenty-seven commissioned c!t-.--
" Sru~ty petty officers TO the British
with orders 10 organic an expedition,
operate with army officers 10 Al sttCUt-
lease the Confederate prisoners confined OBJ
sons Island. IN Lake Erie From time o..
I learned that the arrangements made we've
as % ensure the most complete success. B. ..
amount u money hal been expended anil
AS cur gallant naval officers were about o..
sail Oh tins expedition, the Eng -h author
gave information 90 the enemy, aud thus
vented the execution vf Hu. &C tue best
enterprises 0f the present vul.
In relation O. tic HH.iim- at rr-
vessels IN Errar, .r Oh, Confederate.
secretary saws tiar Hr1v ir tjr rr-...
BOD, a-,.ut, contracted ~ ,l-..- '.--,.-
c!a-- ara ol which we've tl .r HIi.- u
land anil three in Frar..- il.a'..a.-
-,I.sr, .. -aa vc--e.- . . ..r
asa Remarks, tI.at
Another and larggr r.--. .- ..l.
completed, tut 70 IS t.aHt-I. -.. u.
Lowell o. leave the shores ~ i.-..ll
It IS believed the urc.l1r' .u- taken ar.- sui.
o. exempt her from Pine it.a beg ..a-
The ,,--t.- '.iu- ...-.r.e-.. .l
lare been subject O.. SD rHut ....
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-01-08

CARELESS Use OF FIRE ARNs.-ln Richmond
one dav last week three httle girls were at
play near the Post Office when boy acci-
dentally discharged a loaded shot gun not
more than two or three rods from the girls. A
shot struck one Of the girls on the forehead
and glanced of Although the wound bied
profusely no permanent injury is anticipated.
Several shot pissed through the dress Of the
bows sister.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-01-08
OFFICERS for coLoRED TROOPS


The government when It decided on en-
ploying colored troops, determined TO give
them iair trial. and took measures, in or
der thereto, for securing good officers for
them. An examining Board, at The head Of
which is Major General Silas Casey, was
constituted to examine all applicants for
commissions in the colored regiments. The
eIamina ton lie thorough one, and the re-
suit i. that Of one thorsend enG fffy HIns
appl,cants. four hundred and ninety one. or
forft-ser,n pcr cent Of the whole, have been
rejected and that the colored regiments
thus far organized are the best ofhcered IN
the army. We do not wonder that they be
have well. for the good behavior Of soldiers
in action is very greatly dependent on their
officers. With poor officers the best troops
will waver, and with rcsolute and capable
officers, Indifferent troops will face the music
Of the battlefield.
The large number Of reflections has given
the impression that the examination Is f00
,erere. We are assured that this Is not the
case. The applicant must show his capacity
to command men and take good care Of them,
and is only rejected when he falls short Of
these essentials. But many applicants have
been rejected, who might have passed if thew
had gwen a few weeks 10 study OF principles
and details under competent teacher, and
We are consequently glad TO learn that "a
Free school for Military tactics has been
ouened in PhIiadelphia, by tine Supervisory
Committee for recruiting colorcI regiments.
ior the express purpose u assisting good
men VIM arr deficient an preparation We
know nothing personally about this school {:
but We have received such endorse ment OF Il
from "a most experienced ana capable soldier.
who ha, done Vermont great credit in pos
tions Of high command, that We commend 90
TO the notice % those who arc looking 'ar
military position
VII ogr spirited young men, who le>i-,
g. serve t-,ig cl1utry ANA arc au,Hili. l- ,-
military ad,lne, mont. i,s-e t, us. .e- clio.
following acs,
l. OHse7- oc au s-.,.- ar a.-lsI 90
q. ecl,rei regiments.
. Tie service Is honorable aud the p
>ilJus frreJ highly lesir.bls
5 Military experience i not an indispen-
,abie prerequisite. Many civilians have o.
ajy obtained commissions, in some cases a.
majors and Lieut.. Colonels.
I \ Free military school is open in Phi
ladelphia, established for the training Of
officers for the colored regiments, open to
all, and offering special advantages to men
of moderate means.
5. Applicants for admission to the school
can learn every requirement pert aiming
thereto. by addressing Col John II. Tag
CART, Preceptor OF the school, No 1910 Chest
nut ST, Phila or Thomas Webster. Esq,
Chairman of the Supervisory Committee,
Philadelphia.
Some copies Of a pamphlet containing va
luable information concerning the school,
and the qualifications required Of applicants
for comm and of colored troops, have been
placed in our hands, which We shall BE- hap
py to furnish to any desiring them, At this
ofhcs
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-01-08

MsoNIc-lhe Grand Lodge OF Nergenues
commences it. next annual communication
at Bellows Falls ON Wednesday, Jan. l3.
The Rutland a Burlington, Vermont a Can
ada, Vermont Central, Sullivan, Passump'lc
and Vermont Valley Railroads, will return
all persons in Attendance upon the Grand
Lodge free, on the presentation Of tine certi-
fcate Of the Grand Secretary.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-01-08

FoRrHE 17TH REGBTNr.-Ihe companies
recruited al St. Aibans hy Capt. Brown, and
in this place ami vicinity by Lieut. Daniorth
for the Seventeenth Regiment. were mustered
into [ : service Tuesday by Lent. Marc
ney, detailed for that pIrp, Sc by MAJOR
Aus,ine. Tbs former numbered over 90
men the latter 81, TO which are to be added
some 20 men enlisted bu- not present TO hr
muetered
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-01-08

RHODE IsL,ND.-The Providence Journal
says the entire quota of that State under the
present call was furnished before Christmas,
a good Christmas offering to the ma ton, and
that they are now enlisting men to he credit
81 10 on another call. The State suthoriti.
hope to have in few days at least half the
number Of men required tor sach quota n
The ono they hare Just slIcd.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-01-08

GooD EScrGE 10 BE TsrE.-Au army cor
respondent .tl- aa aneUdote which has
never cen ~ print ii Stynewoll jackson. The
re7sl army wac on it march 70 Maryland Y
secr,ii itrnscr sought an Interview WITH
SiOneWHll and -aid- Genera, are YOU -
ins into May land Do YOU seek al inter
view to ask me that question: No slr
replied the iarLe. but Il YOU will inform me
! viii tell YOU a secret A secret, Ell -
'fe-, sir. Can You keep a secret > asked
stnneWall, cyeing the man steruly. 'Oh,
yes well, sir, said the general, YOU
keep your secret and I'll keep mine = and he
rode of, leaving his buttcrnut friend in a
maze uf bewiderment.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-01-08

We omitted ina ivertently. IN noticing e
di>con,inuance Of the DAILY Montpelier FRI
man, 10 mention tnat the Weekly vii. Re 60.
tinued, as heretofore.
With Mr.. Willard ability and sxpr-
rience, the Freeman will take high rans
among the Week.-Mrs. Of the State We con-
graduate hun IN the change from the hurry
aud wear OF Daily to the comparative com
fort and leisure Of editing Weekly
The Rutland Herald begins the year IN a
new and handsome dress, pleasan; sign Of
prosperity and enterprise.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-01-08

A large haul Of Confederate b1nd- s-
notes, to the Amount Of several mIlliY..-. o..
made in New York, last week, togctL,-
the dies, plates, and other n,achinc-y
in their manufacture Oac Wmtar-
Hilton appears to Aa'c been tac la-.
had contracted with the rrh-, ~-.a-
the Treasurer, Mcmmi"g,r. tp-tt...-
Marshal Narr1y had i''cu rnsa--i t.-,..
tin,o in privately ierrcIisis out ,..
The apparatus was Kept 90 ,sa... ,-.
Hilton and orr OF w., a~-.c jat'> ,... .....
to taSc their quarters IN Fort Ia....
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-01-08
The Letter of Count de Gasparin and
Others.


others.
The remarkable volume, q The Uprising
of q Great People, from the pen OF Count
de Gasparin, an eminent Protestant states
man of France, which, written between
the election and inauguration Of Presi-
dent Lincoln, displayed a knowledge of
our American affairs and a precedence Of
what was to follow, which were most won
derful to all who perused it, many Of our
readers must be more or less acquainted with.
Another valuable work of his, " America
before Europe" followed it, written few
months later Other volumes OF kindred
spirit. from the pens Of Augustin Cochin,
Henri Martin and Edouard Laboulaye, some
of them differing from Gasparin in their re-
hgious and political relations, but all pub
licists of the first rank in France and all EN-
ineut as lovers of liberty and justice for all
men, followed within the two years succeed
ing. A joint letter of these four noble
christian statesmen of France, in reply to an
address from the Loyal National League of
New York, appears in our columns to-day.
1t is worthy of the source from which it
comes ard OF the glorious cause which it adj
Tocstes. We csnnot better express our ap-
probation of its character than in the words
Of the n. Y. Commercial Advertiser;
" lie wonderfully clear appreciation of the
difficulties in this country, its thorough and
genial sympathy, its lofty and pure counsels,
its wise suggestions in reference to the
dangers which beset US, and its sublime as
pirations in behalf of freedom and human
ity, all distinguish it as document of rare
and charming interest. The great names
signed to this letter are honored throughout
Europe and wherever civil liberty finds a
friend. From the earliest stages of our
troubles they have been our warm and fear
less defenders sgainst the wild tide of i'll
will, misrepresentation and abuse which
flooded Europe and when, in future years,
VI shail -s'm'r estimate t.a ir,lfrce' md
the Union and the cause OF ireeoom against
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-01-08

Col. L. \. Grant, OF the Filth. Col.
Thomas Of the Eighth. and Col. Jeeett of
the Tenth, are candidates for hrisadIcr-
snip, from Vermont.
The Fairbanks Of st J,hu,ogry, john ".
Brooks. and John ". For5e- of Boston. and
j. ". Peekers.iii OF New YORK.. and men of
that class, have purchased at recent safes
more than 10000 acres of land in Micbi-
gan.
The Commander of the = steamer
Santiago dc Cu5a, which ia Two wears
cruise has captured eleven prizes, valued At
a million Of dollars. is Taeo. P Green OF
BatleOorJ, Vt.
The editor of the Nersenue> Tpm5n.r
wakes up some OF .i- delinquent slo>cr .,.-
after tie following fashion eve are nearly
out Of tue. We assure ta.t N.ust'n man
that w snail not wait patiently mucn lon
ger. Dry. hard, a5av wood l. now worth
tour dollars a cord. By keeping Us out o.
5ar pay for the Two winters past. he cau
now square up and save Is from making
cent ON the two copies OF TIE paper lee has
had. which ought TO. Re entirely satisfactory.
We should think Dav. CuTler might bring
4s one load of WOOD, bat We supp5-e ;hat
when he promised to bring load ia week
he meant a week Of wears.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-01-08

\ FACT--iu q upf descent c-..t-
# one OF the cay tttH,-- present..
and with tliec coli .r.u az q a.t,.- 81.
delighted father to-, his ii-tlc 1a
four wears Of a-c. O. >sc her new De-.
She boxed At the Ji.ninutive li,;.c ns..-
few moments. when. turning o" fc-
she inquired. e. Pr. vhira one arc you
to keep ?''-.Ns,r Bdt0rf Nrc4rF.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-01-08

The sixth VERNoNT uas re-enlisted and Is
coming home by detachments, the rush of
re-enli>ting veterans being 30 great that they
cannot be allowed 20 come by regiments amy
longer Some squads Of tue Sixth have al
ready arrived in Vermont.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-01-08
The Quota Filled.
L. NELSON.
Chief Engineer.

We are happy to announce that the quota
Of this Recruiting District under the last
call Is FIJI, Charlotte having filed itS quo
IA Monday. Burlington, and several other
town. in the County, have handsome sur
Mus of men to be credited on the deficiency
under the draft.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-01-08

A WoNDEE Tor T1E oBEsuCr--I.
.hanic. whatever sind, should always
1and box Of G~ac.'s celebrated 81
: ready reIaely fer accidents. Sc.
'ruses, confused wounds, lpIs, sails.
ed SKIN, felons, and crgrtloas lu54
rttion- ia the 5iAc-Ill>e, tlu u.
ke- Men engaged 10 ,um1er1.- ~..a-.
lei with e. IS a timely fpq. au7- -
- Siii save. pain aad Pence o.
--lngs Of INSECTS. moss alto bt-s.
inTa!uahle. Gals ~ c's. pee ..s ST.
,eriisement 'u 1H4thcr cdiul4
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-01-08

HrNrrserox.-The town Of Huntington
has filled both it, quota under the last call,
and it deficiency under the draft IhIs'
we believe. is more than can be said for any
other town in the County.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-01-08

DEATH OF ARCHBISHOP HuGHEs TIC emf
nent Roman Catholic prelate, Archbishop
John Hughes Of New York, died on Sunday
night, at seven O'Clock, in that city. His
health has been Frustrated for some time pact,
attributed to taxation Of his energies in tie
labor Of bis Office.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-01-08

Orders have been received for mastering
into the T. ). service this afternoon the COM
Iany recruited here for the 18th regiment
by Leuts Denforth and Hibbard.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-01-08

The Ne1g York Commercial Advertiser
passed into new hands on the lst Of January
the new proprietors being known as the
Commercial Advertiser Association. -
The intent Is to make 1t mainlya commercial
paper, yet without neglecting the current
news Of the day; and IN the di cussion Of
all matters Of public policy and the conduct
Of public officials 1t intends 10 avoid all par
tizanship and to speak independently. 1t is
not to be d" the organ Of any interest, clique
OF narty." While strictly loyal it intends to
- criticise freely such national measures as
1t deems impolitic or unnecessary, mis-
chieyous." How much the special profess
SION of 'ndepeh dsncy Of position will amount
to, time only can show; for We are aware
that that profession is common to all the
i'rerS Of New York city.
i e tone Of tie paper under its new aus
iiees Is % q, far, and We hope that it
may continue Tor generations to come to
maintain the generally excellent reputation
which under the name Of the Y. Y. Com
nsroal Adurhs and tie n Y. Spectator it
Hhas enjoyed during the forty years or more
OF our own familiarity with it.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-01-08

The western sanitary commission nav
pended. since the war commenced, an a'.
Of eleven thousand dollars monthly in mon
and forty thousand in sanitary stores
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-01-08

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the best preparation. have ever AuaHr
have restored my gray hair Co us orig
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