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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-03-04

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For violation Of the law, suitable penalties
were provided.
This law was entitled ''an act more efectually
to prevent intemperance."
The passing Of such an act as late as in 1921,
shows what every one knows, who was then ac-
quainted with the history of the nation. the IA
pid strides which intemperance was making
among us, under the license laws.
But, as has already been said, alters, upon thi
the formation of Temperance Societies and by
thorough agitation of the subject, much was done
through the force of public sentiment to sllevi-
ate the evils of intempersnce. But the creation
Of this public sentiment, and the consequent al
le7iation of the miseries of intemperance, were
not the work Of the license system. 1t had no
part or lot in the matter The alarming evils Of
drunkenness under the license system called
forth this moral action from the true friends of
humanity.
Ifthe traffic in intoxicating drinks as beyer-
/ age i morally rrrong (and should Ike to see
man at the present day, with all the lights
that surround that subject, attempt by argument
to prove the contrary, then to license moral
wrong is never the way to restrain or prevent it.
+ What license individuals to sell diseased or un-
wholesome provisions to restrain the sale Of such
provisions by others, license counterfeiting 10
prevent counterfelting gambling to pre-
vent gambling , and houses Of ill-fame
to prevent debauchery and for the protect
ton Of chaste females from violence, One can
be defended, on principle, as well as the others
To license the sale of intoxicating drinks is but
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-03-04

We call the attention of all tax payers TO
the advertisement OF Assessor Adams In
another column.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-03-04


Mr. Adams in speaking upon the resoiu-
tion. sand the League had no intention to in
teriere with Town Elections except 50 far as
necessary 70 secure the enforcement Of the
Prohibitory Law. Every one knows the ad-
vantage of concerted action and IL necessity
especially in 50 confused an assembiage as
Town Meeting usually is. and the open nom
ination beforehand Of the men it was thought
dysirable to elect to certain offices he consii-
cred emincntly advisable. Then If, on fair
measure OF strength at the polls. the friends
of Temperance and the Prohi6itory Laws were
beaten. 30 let it be-. and the result of such
defeat would be in his opinion almost as
great 10 favor of Temperance. as success
jaime, Mitchell said the necessity for or-
eanizati1u was evident. as the other party
would 20 to Town meeting prepared for de-
finite action. And if the League was uni
ted &c could not iail OF accomplishing its oh
iect. even if defeated IN the election Of Town
officers. lie had from curiosity gone for
while INTO the Convention Of last saturday,
and was surprised to see the men that were
there from this place. There were none Of
our lawyers. none of our merchants. and hard
ly any of our farmers. Some respectable men
were present to he sure, but he was satisfied
that the League had made it, influence
strongly felt. as evidenced by the compost
ton Of that Convention, and that it would
succeed in its great object.
The question being put the resolution was
adopted.
The other resolution was then taken up,
and discussed by Messrs. Adams, Bennett
and Buckham, showing the advantage Of
such an Association and its influence in aid
A the cause of Temperance The resolu-
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-03-04


The above is the description Of the
Democratic state Convention, taken from the
Burlington Times Of July 4th, '6S.
This Is the State Convention that voted its
thanks to Gov Seymour for his Albany letter in
relation to the arrest Of Vallandigham.
1t Is rumored about town that the friends Of
License system have put in nomination for the
Office Of Constable of Burlington, man. who in
Nov. 1862 procured the funds for firing a 81
lutte from the Battery on the election Of Gov.
Seymour, and who WAS an active member Of the
convention whose character was delineatei by
the Times in the above rather pointed language,
and who fully endorses the attitude and resolu-
tons Of that convention.
1t seems a little queer to have blatant friends
Of the policy Of Gov. Seymour uniting with rad
ical anti-slavery men and known loyalsts,
Union Leaguers and Secessionists in the support
for Office Of a man who bitterly hates the gov
ernment of his country.
And is it upon the ground Of the policy Of
.setting one rogue to catch another" that a
man under Indictment for violating the pro-
bibitory law, is to he voted for as Constable by
men who. open and known advocates Of temper
ance, oppose the prohibitory law because by its
/ non-entoreemenf it has demorslized the commu-
( nifty ouERT-
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-03-04

TIE REBELS WANT MCCLELLAN president.
Under tag Of truce at Knoxville our men
bad some free talk with the rebels Among
other things. the rebels asked -
Who are you going to elect next presi-
dent?'
odd Abe has the inside track
'Oh, God then the war will never end /;
but what chance will Mcclellan stand p
Not the least
Sorry to hear it ; he is the best man you
have
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-03-04

ST. PAIIcS S DAr.-We are requested to
announce that Gen. 1-asicr Ias accepted
the invitation of t.e n1emin Slc.ey J5
deliver an address re on tie 17tb Of
March. and will be present unless prevented
10y some call of the military se-vioo no. now
anticipated. Gen. Naa.her is an eloquent
and truly parri,5is .n of che G-esa l='e.oul
all of our citizens viii be- glad 20 greet and
hear him.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-03-04

Mrs. Psrtington thus defines connubial
plurality Polygamy is where men have an
sd libertine privilege of marrying pleurisy
Of wives. God bless 'em, when they can't
take care of one as she ought to lie, with cot
ton flannel at forty cents per yard, and -four
at fabulous prices.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-03-04

L9aszsr.--A l.y named DmaHd stole
package o.. butter from -ae Rl-la1i Dc71-
OIL >rttrt .v. was arrested and fu-l
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-03-04

The Democratic State Convention was most
thoroughly and intensely partisan We could
discover no trace Of patriotic feeling IN any Of
the proceedings. Whatever bad such 70 sembance
was obviously put on as the dyc-'' ofthis dem
ocratic kite There were lamentations for ''devas-
tated southern homes and plantations; but none
for the farmers Of Pennsylvania- There were
pleas for the rights Of slAyeholder- but none for
the liberties and for the rights which they have
Assailed. There was scofing for the beneyoIeuce
which protests that men are not made 10 be
slaves, but none for traitors that made war be-
cause they could not make al Americans slaves
There we're cheers for Fitz John Porter, none
for Butler, or Banks, or Grant. or Rosecrans, or
Hooker. The Convention was a saturnalia Of
copperheads. II was mocsing, defiant, derlsive.
contemptuous, senseless. passionate, harsh. bit
ter. Men seemed to have pocketei their reason
and their intelligence; to have forgotten all the
traditions Of their party; To have s'iied the pro-
founder feelings of patriotism and passed the
fee simple Of their own will to the ownership Of
a parcel Of blatant demagogues. That Is just
what We saw in the Democratic State Convention.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-03-04

ieS a mistake in signals at the Hcosac tun-
mel the other day, gang of men $50 feet
t-ioS ground, we're not pulled up when they
nau nre1 on blast. but were exposed to
rDeKy cannonade. They escaped with
A locomotive engineer fell asleep in his
cab. last THURSDAY evening. AT the North Ad-
ans rcund-hous,. and started the machine
IN Ms drttiihs-earryins away the doors, and
ouly stopping when be had cleared the vii
lage
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-03-04

FoRxIGS NEws.-The latest is from Liver
pool Feb IL, via Londonderry FEB. u. The
substance of the schleswig news Is that, alter
several engagements the Danish troops re
treated from their strong works, and had re-
moved their war material and part of their
troops to the Island Of Alsen. The Morning
Post says
England has proposed an armistice frelimina
~ to a conference. 1t IS supported by France.
Russia and Sweden
/ The Post thinks
The Danes are in a position to carry on defen-
sve war in Schleswig for many months to come
They occupy the island Of Alsen with the strong
" fortified position Of Duppel on the adjoining
mainland. From the island 1t viii be next TO
impossible to dslodge them, and yet, so long AZ
the Danish troops are concentrated here the al
lied powers will be compelled to maintain large
army Of occupation in SehlesEig. However, the
Danes with their feet may blockade the German
ports
Apparently Sehleswig is LOST to the DANISH
Monarchy, unless Russia comes to the ana Oh
> the latter. Ii is not thought likely tnas
England viii do much to help the Danes ei-
fectually.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-03-04

SorrHERN NEws-Ihc rebel news By the
Richmond papers up to the 2uth lnS&ntls
embraced IN the following summary.
.sThe escapadc of Union officers from Lib
bv Prison has created great excitement. ard
the uaners award the fugitives great credit
for their adr0incss. Fity-eight Of the one
hundred and nine who escaped, are slid TO
have been recaptured. The rebel Congress
adjourned the 18th for a vacation until May
next. after passing the tax, currency, and
military bills. and appointing day OF l,st-
ing and prayer on the oth of April next. Ine
present currency is cJmpulsorIly funded By
a repudiation OF one-thud of its value on
the lst Of April next a tax OF i've to htteen
Der cent. Is levied on all real, personal, OF
mixed property. The c0nscriptiOn sweeps all
classes and conditions into the army Tho
habeas corpus is suspended. and tobacco and
cotton are 70 be run through the blockade %
yet food from foreign sources. The C1ngIczs
issued long address before 1t adjourned. IN
tended to bolster up the hopes Of the dcspond
/ ing rebels a few months longer. An article
in the Richmond EIgEuHsr, % the prospects
/ Of the C0ntederacy reviews tbc military si-ua-
/ ton. and thanks its stars that matters are
4 no worse than they are-thaI certain antici-
/ pated disasters have not occurred, and tlas .
recent rebel raid actually captured railroad
train and a stelnh1at-tr1m which 10 draws
the consolation that rebel prospects arc hope
ful and cheering.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-03-04

.-5e-aU4z pIcp.-ruuou, l.lylns- a..
the I7th century, by DR.. VIZ. GRACE, o.
on in King James's aruy. Through is q
y he cured thousands Of most serious sores t-
Wounds that bafled the skill Of the most p
nj physicians Of his day, and was regarded do
who knew him as public beneiactor. n'
g Celebrated salvs cures Burns. II.
's Celebrated sslve cures Scslds. Ds
s Celebrated salvs cures Flesh Wounds. D..
Is Celebrated salve cures Cor1s.
3 Celebrated salve cures Felo1s. 81
8 Celebrated salvs cures Frozen Limbs. T.
8 Celebrated salve cures Wens.
s Celebrated Salve cures Callousas. q
Celsbrated 5alve cures Salt Rhsrl :.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-03-04

INDIANA SENTlNENT.-A Cincinnati dispatch
to the Philadelphia iaqu9rer saws that the
acton Of the Indiana convention. in in
structlng their delegates TO the national con-
vention n cast their vote fnr Mr.. Lincoln.
i considered decisive 10 the West. Had
the resolution 50 iu-tructing gone TO the
'''ihinittee-rOom without debate. and not
been put T. a vote ot the convention M mass.
u would not nave been heard Of. Five our
o. eleven congressional districts 10 caucus
mao voted against instructing. The re,olu-
non may, therefore. be considered a triumph
0' Tie people over the politicians.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-03-04

The TEMPERANCE LEAGUE meeting at the
Baptist Church last evening was well attend
ed. The address on the Physiological view
Of Intcmperance was not delivered, the state
of Dr. Marsh's health preventing bis attend
ance.
j. ;. Adams introduced the following res
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-03-04

EvCsGDENT N FTa-ut-G7n. Gilmore
forbade tie transmission 0t any news by the
last arrival from Port Royal, but passengers
state that ,u the afternoon ot the 20-h our
troop. under Grn Seymour met The enemy
I5.Uno strong, 55 miles beyond Jacksonville,
and miles beyond SludcrsIn, Fla. on the
line OF the ! Jacksonville and Tallahassee raiI-
road.
The battle was desperately fought during
three hours. and at sunset ogr forces, over
powered hv numbers, retired 90 Slud,Ts1n,
taking with them the greater part Of the
wounded Col siblev OF the sth o.. S$'vas
left dead on the field Col. Reed, q Hunger
ian officer. was mortal.y w0uuiCd.
All the officers Of Hcmiltlu's Battery were
wounded.
Col Coy Henry Of the 40th Mass. had
three horses shot under him, but escaped IN
hurt
The C0smopolianarrived at Beaufort Mon
dav evening with 30 of the wounded Col.
Reed Is sam0ng them. and was alive when the
Fulton LETT on Wednesday. The enemy's
loss Is not known.
They captured 5 guns. It Is supposed
that the troops were from BrgE's army
Gen. Hardcc himself was on the field.
Our loss is estimated at from 500 % 1900.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-03-04

Know We that A. B. of -- in the county
Of - and State Of Vermont, has, in the
opinion Of the undersigned, the Selectmen of said
Of said town. become common tPpier All per-
sons are therefore forbid selling, or giving, or
procuring to be sold or given to said A. B.. any
spurious liquors whatever under the penalty
of the law in such-csse provided.
The Portland daily press., 1864-08-01
THE ARTICLE RETAILs AT 80 GENTS

This Is not Regulator to go on the Meter,
but can be affixed under every
Burner in use.
The Portland daily press., 1864-08-01
BOYS for the NAVY,

A note from Commander Lowry, u. 8.
Navy, commanding the practice ship Sabine,
now in Boston harbor, informs us that his
ship will be at this port about the 9Th of Au-
gust, when she will be ready to receive and
enlist boys for the navy, to serve till they are
twenty -one years at age. Boys of good char
acter, and DESTROYS of entering and remaining
10 the naval service till they attain their ma
jority, will have an opportunity to apply on
board, accompanied by their parents or guar
dams, before twelve o'clock NJ, where they
will be examined, and If accepted, enlisted.
1t is desirable to train up class of boys who
will make useful seamen and petty officers.
Boys, therefore, of vicious habits, of insubor-
dinate tempers, uncomfortable by their parents
or guardians, will not be accepted. The fol-
lowing are extracts from the general circular:
No boy will be enlisted without the consent
OF his parent or guardian, which consent
shall appear by the signature OF such parent
or guardian to the shipping articles, and by
an acknowledgment OF consent made in dupli-
cate IN the presence of, and certified by ius-
tice OF the peace or other magistrate, one OF
which certificates snail be transmitted to the
department and the other transferred with
the pay account of the vessel in which he is
to serve.
No boy will be enlisted who is less than
fourteen or more than eighteen years of age,
or who, after careful examination by the sur
geon to whom such duty shall be assigned, is
found to have any personal. defect or disease
or manifest tendency to disease, which would
impair his future efficiency as seaman, or who
has been convicted of any infamous crime or
moral delinquency.
Boys. at the time Of their enlistment, will
be rated as of the second or third class, ac-
cording to their age and ability, and shall, as
| soon as practicable, receive such further rat
ing as, upon examination, they may be found
| to deserve.
The Portland daily press., 1864-08-01
Total for Distr.

IAN OPINION AS Is AN oPINIoN."-The
Worlds Buffalo correspondent says he is able
to state, that the rebel commissioners volun-
teered the "opinion 'that a reunion can be
had, "if the North will consent to their right
of terms" And the telegraph PUSHES this Won
derful news over the lines. These rebel COM
missioners are jolly set of fellows. Having
appointed themselves, and made out their
own papers, they proceed to write down the
conditions. They think, upon the whole, that
II the South can have it all its own way, it
will kindly consent to q reunion! We think
we see Saunders, that prince of harlequins
writing the articles of agreement, and this
Buffalonian promulgate them through his de-
lectable correspondence First JEFF Davis
President of the reunion, and Geo. n. San.
GERS, Secretary OF State. Great is Allah,
aud Mahomet is his prophet! Second. The
confederate debt to be paid in gold. Third.
Slavery to be allowed, and defended by bayo-
nets in every state in the Union! These are
the gentle terms on which this gay and fes-
tive cuss" would kindly consent to a re union.
Amisble Sanders.
Listen! The oracle again speaks. He
thinks 'Clsy's idea is the best basis for re-
union, and joint action against the French
and Mexico" Most luminous clay. "a
second Daniel come to judgmedt." Compre-
hensive Sanders Most learned arbitrator
the rebellion was not large enough for bis ca
pscious NAV. He distends his diaphram and
takes in at gulph Mexico and France be-
sides! and weeps that there are not more
difficulties to adjust! voracious Sanders.
Opaque Clay. Hirsute Bufralonianl When
will the dazzled eyes of this Bepublic look
again upon SO noble band of patriots?
The Portland daily press., 1864-08-01

IMPURE REATH-Among all the disagreeabie
consequences that follow fast the decay of the teeth
an impure breath must be the most unpleasant and
Notifying TO its possessor, and is the most mex
cusable and offensive in society How often It's pos
SCISSOR experiences a distant coldness shown even
from the best of friends, or perhaps the one most
fondly cherished, from this source. You are ignor-
your most intimate friend will not mention it, WHY
not remove this one great barrier to your health
beauty dRdhaDpiResS at once, bv using that Justly
popular Dentifr C, Fragrant SoZ0D0NT. the most
convenient, pleasant aud ehhcacious gem for the
toilet the world has produced.
Sold by Druggists everywhere at 70 cents per
bottle mchIe Ii
For seven years / was Bald now Everybody is
asking me how my hair become so thick For full
directions send your address inclosing 30 ets
Box. 443 Worcester, Mass.
July l6, SS4 iuIyI8 DIV.
The Portland daily press., 1864-08-01

mnch, but we do think that the distinction
was most natural one, and one which any
government In the world would be likely to
make.
President Lincoln's despatch, addressed "to
whom it msy concern" is model. We re-
peat it:-"Any proposition which embraces
"the restoration OF peace, the integrity OF the
whole Union, and the abandonment OF sla-
Every, and which comes by and with an au-
shorty that can control the armies now at
war against the United States, will be re-
Z" ceived and considered by the Executive
Government OF the United States, and will
be met by liberal terms on substantial and
collateral points, and the bearer or bearers
thereof shall have safe conduct both ways"
Though occupying but dozen lines, and
comprising but single sentence, this despatch
covers the whole ground. Those who have
looked upon the dreadful civil war now raging
in the seeded States as means of removing
the curse Of slavery from this continent, will
rejoice to find Mr.. Lincoln making "the aban-
donment of slavery" equally with the restora-
ton of the whole Union an indispensable part
of "any proposition" for the termination oil
the war.
Ii he had asked only the restoration OF the
Union, we should have it to say that the ter
rible lesson of the rebellion had been wasted
upon him, and that with all his experience, he
was still willing to make terms with the "rel-
ic of barbarism" which has proved so dread
full a curse TO his country. But it is other
wise. Upon the eve of an election at which
he is candidate--and at time when he is de-
manding 100000 more men to fight the battles
of the Union-Mr. Lincoln declares, without
circumlocution, that the abandonment of
slavery" must be a condition in any PROPOSE
ton for the restoration of the Union which
cd l.,
taking SO bold stand-in declaring that free
dom for all must be the basis OF any recon-
struction of the Union-Mr. Lincoln must
feel confident that the sentiment OF the "loyal'
States will sustain him. His noble and dis
tinct declaration is honorable alike to himself
and to the people upon whose support he re-
lies.
The Portland daily press., 1864-08-01
Anniversary at Bates College.

LEWISTON July 20, 1864
Yesterday forenoon, on the college grounds
beneath no wide spreading shade trees, the
Freshmen celebrated the planting of the first
class tree, with an Grafton by Albert II.
Heath, poem by Ira ID. Shurtlefi, and mu-
sic by the college band, under the leadership
of Mr. Ballard, the music teacher of the in
stitution. The Grafton and poem reflected
great credit upon the ability of the speakers
and were received with applause and favor
from the parasoled assembly.
The orator portrayed many of the advan-
vantages Of colleges and college education,
and 1t was remarked in my hearing, that
the speaker might be supposed a gradu-
ate Of ten years standing. In no other col
lege do Freshmen deliver orations and poems
in public. This must be considered an ad-
vance in Freshmen privileges, which many a
victim of cold water and rough hazing
might covet.
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION.
The Alumni and Alumne celebrated the
anniversary of these organizations at half
past two o'clock in the afternoon, with an
Grafton by Percival Bonney, of Washington
City, and poem by Lieut.. Albion Thorne, of
Canton. The former is a graduate of Water
vile, and the latter of Tufts College.
The Grafton was scholarly production,
delivered ia a manner at once graceful and
full of power, and was approvingly received
by the best OF the audiences which have at
tended these literary performances. 1t is on
ly the cream that attends the last literary ex-
ercise of a week of speaking.
The poem contained many hard hits upon
the times and upon such men as Mcclellan
and Fremont. Allusions were made to Grant
and Sherman in manner TO call forth con-
siderable applause from the more patriotic OF
the audience.
In the evening, TO many the most pleasing
exercise came off, social gathering, in
which the young ladies and gentlemen Joined,
at the College Chapel. CAT.HANcE.
The Portland daily press., 1864-08-01
A School on an Island.
KENT's HILL, July 81, 1864

kENT's HILL, July u, 1864.
Mr.. EDIToR:-Last Monday the Eaton
Boarding School" started on its annual excur-
sion, and is now in camp on Birch Island, in
Winthrop Pond.
The pupils enjoy their recess from hard
study, and spend much of their time in fish
ing. shooting, and gathering berries. They
are visited by many OF the citizens, who seem
interested in their welfare, and share in their
innocent sports.
The scholars are healthy, and all their in
terests are constantly cared for by their teach
er--H. NJ. Eaton-and his wife.
The school is in fourishing condition,
and its future prospects are as bright as they
ever have been. This is a fine place for boys.
Portland is largely represented in the school.
Yours truly,
The Portland daily press., 1864-08-01

CUMBERLAND COUNTY.
The Portland daily press., 1864-08-01

DIKD.-In Lowell, Mass, July 22d, Nathan
Hanson, Esq, aged SO years. The Courier of
that city says, "Mr.. Hanson was a native OF
Maine, and for many.years was merchant in
the town of New Artland. His relatives and
friends are among the first people OF his ma
tive State, and he has always been a respect
ed and esteemed citizen. Mr.. Hanson had
been resident Of Lowell about fifteen years,
but his advanced age incapaeitated him for
active service, and consequently he was not
widely known here"