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The weekly union record., 1864-11-26

PREPARING GLUE FOR READY UsE.-To any
quantity Of glue use whiskey instead OF water.
Put both together 10 bottle, cork it tight,
and set it by for three or four days when it
will be ft for use without the application Of
heat. Glue thus prepared will keep for years.
and is at al times fit for use, except very cold
weather, when it should be set in warm water
before using. To obviate the difficulty of the
stopper getting tight by the glue drying in the
mouth of the vessel, use a tin vessel with the
cover fitting tight on the outside TO prevent
the escape of the spirit by evaporation. A
strong solution of isiDglass made in the same
manner is an excellent cement for leather
The weekly union record., 1864-11-26

An old and trite saying is like this-"Wheu
ash leaves fall, Copperheads crawl 10 their
holes" The ash trees begin to shed their
leaves, and the Copperheads are seeking their
holes, and many of them are trying to haul
their holes in after them.
The weekly union record., 1864-11-26

A STORY is related of Turk who married.
His wife when unveiled, proved to be very
ugly. A few days after the nuptals, she said
to him, My life, as you have many relations, I
wish you TO inform me before which of them
shall unveil" MY soul," said the husband,
"if thou wilt but conceal thy face from me, l
care not to whom thou showest It,"
The weekly union record., 1864-11-26

We learn from the Los Angeles News that
the Union party have a majority of about 30
in that county, without the soldier vote. Last
year the traitors bad q majority of six hundred.
The weekly union record., 1864-11-26

A Successful EPPERIMESr.-There is at
Davis Bend great experiment in progress of
what the freedmen may be expected to do
hereafter. There are about IS farmers working
land on their own account and working about
loo acres of cotton, besides as much more corn.
This trial of their capacity and readiness to
work-planned aud encouraged by Col. Eaton
is a success. They will make. on an average,
from 81 900 to $4,000 each. There is scarcely
one failure among the seventy-fve lessees.
Some negroes this year will clear from $4,000
to $4,000, who were slaves three years ago.
And yet men still wonder what shall be done
with the blacks" There is one good to which
they might be put, viz: to instruct those who
know DO better than to ask such question
now. JEFF. Davis plantation is all covered
with these negro farms, and just where the
rebellion was hatched shall rise up the demon
stration that black men need only opportunity
to solve the great problem that has so vexed
the politicians.-T T'ckSburg Herald, Sept. 25th.
The weekly union record., 1864-11-26

TIE editor OF the Yreka Journal, Mr. Nix
Cd, has taken wife. He says-"hs has
a good thing and be intends to press IT, He
nav vet have 10 visit His [ Uncie
The weekly union record., 1864-11-26

The population Of san Francisc1 Is set down
By Langley's Directory at 1890. Of wtich
$4,000 are under tweuty years Of age.
The weekly union record., 1864-11-26

Foolish PRIDE.-We have often heard a
half grown up boy say pettishly to bis mother
Il don't like to be seen carrying big bundle
through the streets" But true pride is ashs-
med of such iitteness Of mind. Mr.. Astor the
wealthy millionaire of New York, was reluc-
tant to sell goods to young man, except for
cash. The young man paid for them and took
them on his back to carry them of. Sir. Astor
looked in SURPRISE but before the young man,
who was merchant had gone many steps, be
called him back, saying. you may buy on
credit to any amount, can trust you, sir. A
man who is not ashamed to do his own work is
sure TO succeed" Here is a good lesson for
false PRIDE
The weekly union record., 1864-11-26

TIE trophies of defsat-Broom rangers
broom. Mrs. Copperhesds should handle them
over their braves, and punch them ID tReir
holes"
The weekly union record., 1864-11-26

TIE prettiest compliment ever made was
Sieeles TO his wife, when be said that to love
her was liberal education. Bst steele stole
the though. from Shakespeare
The weekly union record., 1864-11-26

FouR Hebrews have been elected TO the
Legislature Of the State OF Nevada,
The weekly union record., 1864-11-26

Oxg more rebel raid was needed u keniucky
before the eighth election.
The weekly union record., 1864-11-26

CoNcILIATING AN AUDIEScE-I remember
a story of a certain comedian, by the name OF
Walsh at the Theatre Royal Dublin. This
gentleman never rose higher in bis profession
than 10 enact those useful but humble iDdvdu
ais 10 livery who announce the arrival OF yisitcrs
to the principal personages Of the drama One
evening, great tragedian being on the stage
it vas Mr.. Walshs duty to come on, attired in
plush, and say, My lord. the coach is at the
door" This, being all that was laid down for
him, be said but, directly afterwards, advanced
to the footli2hts, and addressing the gallery, he
continued with much animation, And allow
me to add, that the man who lifts bis hand
against a woman, save in the way o. kindness.
is unworthy the name Of a Bri.on.' This sen.
timent brought down tornado OF applause,
but, On retiring from the stage, the actor was
pounced upon by the great tragedian and asked
how he had dared to overstep the limits
assigned TO him. I'm very sorry" quoth Mr..
Walsh, but it's my benefit next Monday, and
I've got to couciliate the audience as well as
you, Mr.. Macready. &C. 4. SQ}a.
The weekly union record., 1864-11-26

JIMMY O'NEIL.-When jackson was Presi-
dent, Jimmy 0 Neil. the porter was marked
character. He had his foibes. which were
offensive to the fastidousness of Col. Donelson
and caused his dismissal on an average abont
once a week. But on appeal to higher court,
the verdict was invariably reversed by the
good nature of the old General Once, howev-
er, lmmy WAS guilty of some dagrant offence,
and was summoned before the highest tribunal
at onoe. The General after stating the details
of the miSdeed, observed: Jimmy, l have
borne with you for years 10 spite of all com,
plants; but in this act you have done beyond
my power of endurance" And do yon be-
liesc the story" asked Jimmy. Certainly" !"
answered the General; Il just heard it from
two Senators" Faith, retorted Jimmy, "If
l believed all that twenty Senators say about
you, its little I'd think you are ft to be Presi-
dent" "Pshaw, Jimmy" concluded the Gen
eral; clear out, and go on duty but be more
careful hereafter" Jimmy remained with bis
kind hearted patron. not only to the close Of
bis Presidential term, but, accompanying him
to the Hermitage, was with him to the day of
bis death.
The weekly union record., 1864-11-26

\ rebel raid is much needed 10 New Jerscy
The weekly union record., 1864-11-26
The Table

VIII at all times be served up with the greatest
variety of eatables-the best the market Affords
and in lyle 10 suit the most fastidious taste.
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NUMBER TW O.

cHpicl aud fortified, hut he meant to take = by
surprise and with a rush. The position had
been carefully surveyed by engineer officer and
It was found that piece Of woods only about
100 yards from the enemy's front line could be
secured and used as cover for the formation Of
the atiackine column Gen. Turner'S division
Of the 10th corps, forming the left Of smith s
line. was ordered 70 make the attack. The
whole division was moved To the front and I'M
der the cover mentioned, IN small bodies iu or-
Ter to attract the least possible attention, be-
tween two and five O'Clock. At the latter hour
the attack WIS TO be male Unioryuuatc-
~, Col. Burton. contrary to explicit d1ecti rs.
formed his brigade into line in the open fell, 90
the LEFT, instead Of keeping in the picceof WOO Is.
The enemy Immediately opened most vigorously
with musketry and artillery, and made such
vigorous fire that It was impossible % form 'ac
other two brigades 50 close 70 their line. ss 5l--
CO.'S depended upon surprising the enemy. and
this was no longer practicable. Gen. smith ,r-
dercl Gen. Turner to return his command % i-'
old position.
Firing during this affair continued Cor .1ut
two hours and ceased about seven. The rebel
batteries eutiladel our main line and throw H1l-
drcds Of shot and shell without doing any t.ll-
age. Our loss will not exceed 30 in k-cI ana
wounded Capt Butler. Of Gen. Smith s staff,
Itiei'ei severe "ouui III 'iie tl5i. We
he center and left quiet prevailed the entire
day The Gth corps, after reaching the vicinity
OF Rcams station. on the Weldon railroad, vas
ordered 10 march back 10 It's former position Hu
the extreme left Of the line, but the orIec U.s
subsequently countermanded, and It was lr-cj-
ell 20 remain until Sheridan, who, with bis e.ui-
mand Was moyin- towards the raIlroai, c.I.t
ascertain something Of the Whereabouts OF u-u.
Wilson. No information whatever Of the move
ments Of the latter reached headquarters t0-.Ig-
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The GRAND 1RUNK RAILROAD DIsAsTER--
The catastrophe at st. Hilaire, c. E. was
one Of the most horrible on record. Eleven
clrs loaded with about 500 emigrants, from
Hamburg by the ship Necker, and on their
way to Wisconsin, were driven by the ensi-
neer, in face Of plain signal light 1.-THE ae-
ciicnt occurred shortly after midnighp, and
in violation of Instructions to halt his train
before crossing the bridge, into an open draw
81 feet wide and 40 feet above the river.
E,giig-sersp dead bodies were taken from
the pile Of ruins, and agility wounded
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Orestos A. BrownsOn, who, having run
through every christian sect will have to
turn pagan for his next change. and who has
tried all parties with equal inpartiality'
fetching up at last in the new mongrel Cieve-
land arrangement, was the principal speak
er at the Fremont Ratification Meeting IN
New York the other evening lie said IN
his speech
In 1856. | voted for james Buchanan. That
is bad enough. Kisses Hear little morei
hut in 1860 did the far worse thing OF voting
for Abraham Lincoln. [Great laughter, Misses
/ and applause; cheers for Mcclellan and lincoln J
Having been wrong twice do not mean to b'
wrong the third time f. Bully and now an
ready to support any man who will defeat Aora.
ham Lincoln Kisses and applsuse-l
am ready to support any party or any man
[Horatio Seymourl-ye or Vallandlgham hiss
es and cheers], aye, or Fernando "cod Zoo
and applauseI- any man who can defeat In
reelection of Abraham Lincoln.
Mr.. Brownson Is fitting representative o
the Fremont Democracy. 1t is hardly neces
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\ meeting in hchali of the Christian Com
mission was held at tine meeting house
of the Fret Cal,ini-tic Congregational church
in this place, on Wednesday evening at
O'Clock.
The meeting was addressed by the Rev
Edward Iawcs, a delegate recently returned
from the series of the Commission with the
Army of tho Potomac, and the Rev. Henry
Powers. late general field agent with the
Army OF the Cumberland.
They gave some account OF the condi-
tion OF the army as observed toy them-elve-'
and Of the work which the Commission Is
doing.
The address of Mr.. Hawes before th,
General Convention at its late session at
Woodstock furnished vivid description OF
the Army of the Potomac in its present
campaign, and was listened to with deep in
trrC-t
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Our special despatch gives the information
which every one has wanted, concerning the
causes Of the flare up IN the Treasury De
rartment which astonished the country yes
terday. That Mr.. Chase should have re-
signed in a huff, or that the President in
his readiness To teach the Secretary lesson
not to Try such experiments, should 50 sud
denly have accepted his resignation and ap-
pointed his successor, are matters for surprise
and regret. Such transaction il not par
ticularly rc-assuring, just at this time. We
carnsstly hope that the difficulty may be ar
ranged, and all remain as before, but with
greater harmony. Mr.. Chase's withdrawal,
and the accession of an untried man in his
place. at present, would be national
calamity.
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= o e { T. Y
for the Evening Post.l
THE BATTLE.

...e shell, boys, give them a shell
ar coming over the hill,
i, I'm see their widening columns swell,
I'm can hear their bugles trill.
g Them shell, boys ! Aim her straight
g,qir-pull lanyard-off she gocs
p.s- her ssurry and scream in haste
pauF She's done for a dozen foes
Give them grape, boys, give them grape
They are coming little too near;
Fs-h iusky bulk is gaining shape,
And their tramp IS loud and clear
GIVE them grape, boys Steady Fire
} Nov bows 20 10 work with a will.
-.-b- that gun a little bit higher
Right Ia gap that twenty cant MI
give them lead, hoys, give them lead
Tn with the infantry, load, boys Loaf
Where's Joe Lane poor fellow, he's dead
MANY of Us must travel his road
Give them lead, BOYS . on they come
With columns massei IN a fierce attack
Think Of YOUR dear ones safe at home
stand iv YOUR guns, boys Drive them back
Give them steel. boys. give them steel
They fight ike deyils-at them again !
-Tl..r cbarge Is bruken-they pause-they reel
After them. boys, with might and main
ci,. fiera steel, b7ys-see how they run
I.r f-,-flst here-but never mind me
Law ne down by the side Of that gun
Ind after the rest with a three times three
,isc them a cheer. boys, give them cheer
Let th,m know we have won the fight.
im diving uow--ycu can bury me here
Di. deep, boys. and do it tonight
There's one at home, you can give her my sworJ
You know whom meanl, and say that
Have always been true to my plghted word
For my country and her | am glad to die.
May ID, 1854. \. \. 4.
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that the 4th lost two officers killed, one
wounded, and nine captured, with l75 men.
Only IS men bearing arms, and ) officers are
left Of the regiment One Of the Killed
was Capt. VIM Tracy. OF Windsor, son OF
the late editor of the Chronicle, shot while
attempting to make his way through the en-
cmy. His body was recovered stripped oi
every thing.
Co. |. of the Eleventh lost % men cap
turrd. and Co. II. member of men. at the
same time.
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Im ATLANTIC MoNrHLY for July.
This number begins the lith Volume OF
this popular and excellent magazine. The
ION, list of contributors which the publishers
announce as engaged to write for the Allan
tit Monthly, Is a sure promise to It's readers
tl,at tho work /, to De kept fully up to its
former mark OF excellence. There are about
twenty articles in the present number all
yerv readable. Published monthly by Tick
u.r s. Fields, Boston, at $ year.
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!. MES b th1,
Provost Marshal General.

The Government has sent to Gen. Poster
at Charleston FIVE rebel generals and forty
coloncls. to be placed under rebel fire as long
Gen. Jones keeps our officers exposed to our
sbells in Charleston We see that the ST.
Allans Messenger is disturbed lest Gen Eos
ter shall prove TO heve been outwitted, and
great things done by the rebels in Charleston
during the cessation of our hre. But II the
Messenger will turn back to Gen. Foster :
announcement of the rebel device to secure
stoppage of the bombardment' 1t Will see
that he saws Neaa'ohile our fire on NE c'fJ
% oontiay,d.''
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VIEWS IN DxIE.-Mr. +. NJ. Sutton, at
present at Beaufort, ). c., sends US some
neatly taken Photographic views Of places in
the south. Noticeable among them Is one oi
the Rhett formerly the residence OF
II. Barnwcll Rhett. and earlier owned by
senator Rhett of South Carolina In that
house was found the draft Of the ordinance
of secession which assumed to take South
Carolina out Of the Union.
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AlE. FEssENDEN's appointment To the
Treasury, will give universal satisiaction.-
lie Is sound, able, honest and experienced
iinanciur, none more 50. SiucC there must
BE- "A change, he is the man.
1t is noticed as singular that Mr.. Mem
mingrr and Mr.. Chase should have resigned
30 nearly at the same time. 1t Is about a
fortnight. since Mr. McmmInscr laid down
his Office
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Ghe &ree press,
BURLINGTON
FRIDAY MORNING JULY s. 1864.


Let despondent hearts look back a year
On the "a Of July 1868, the fate of the Ma
tional capital hung trembling in the Ialance
The struggle was for its salvation, and the
fight was on the soil OF free STATE. For
two days the Army of the Potomac had
maintained bloody and doubtful battle,
against superior numbers and with superior
losses. The Army itself was stout hearted !;
but 1t was a day of darkness and fear
throughout the land, East and West Rose
Grams was at hay at Murirccsboro Banks
had been rcpulseI at Port Hudson, and
Vicksburgh held out till even cheerful souls
despaired Of its capture. Rebel hopes were
high year ago Saturday.
But the 3d and 4th OF July 1868, brought
light out of the gloom. At the close OF the
third days fight at Gcttysburgh, Lee was
collecting his shattered forces for liight,ncyer
again to make a northern march. On the
18th Vickshurgh fell. on the 9TH Port Hudson
was ours and the Mississippi open. July was
a grand month last year, and in spite of &c
caSional reycr>cS. our cause has made
steady rrocrcs, since Sherman Is at the
gates of Atlanta. and it is Richmond, not
Washington that is in danger. 1t is criti-
cal time the rebels are fighting d'sl cratoly
in their last ditch but the omcu- are fun
of hope. Let us thank God and take cour-
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REPRESENTATIVE RECRUITS.

4 recent order from the Provost Marshal
General. by which any person, Of either sex
who /, exempt from military duty. has the
opportunity to he Represented in the field by
a substitute whose name viii be accompanied
upon the Army rolls and throughout the
oiicial record. by that Of the man or woman
whom he reprerents in the army, Will he
found below. The idea is a good one, and
we ar, not surprised to hear that it is meet
inc with an enthusiastic reception in many
parts Of the country. The patriotic men,
and ,romell tno. who, themselves exempt from
military dutv, have longed for the power to
do their share by the side Of the brave men
who 6rbt with Grant and Sherman, and Will
be glad to purchase the privilege of doing 1t
by substitute. must be many thousands
We trust there are not a few such in Yer
mont. Our patriotic Congressman Hon.
Ponrrs BANTER, Is the first to accept the
proposition. and we commend his worthy cX-
ample to all. In letter OF June 9th u
Mr. White of the Enrolling Board OF thls
District, Mr.. Baxter says 81 wish to iuT-
nisb a substitute Tor myself, good
reIiabIe fighting man. This Is the time ioi
men rast 45 to show their patriotism
hope all my friends will step forward at once
and put in their men. ! can tell you tne'
are wanted ,a,mediately." Directions to pro
curc such a substitute are added in the let
ter. This Is the right kind Of talk and tn
rirbt kind of ortion, for the crisis. W h'
/ follows
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We are requested by the Ladies of the
Sd Congregational Society, to express their
special acknowledgements to the members of
other societies who go generously assisted
them with their personal services, with lib
eral donations Of fruit, flowers and delica-
ces, and with their presence and patronage,
all valuable in thcmselycs, but doubly 50
as evidences of cordial interest and good
feeling, which is gratefully recognized and
/ will not be soon forgotten.
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1t is stated on good authority, that our
total loss IN Grant's campaign, exclusive OF
cavalry and Hunters column, will not ex-
coed fifty two thousand men. The total loss
riuce the crossing Of James River. will not
exceed : 800. Only 3,400 wounded and
missing at Headquarters ON the 9th.
Information has been received from the
cavalry expediti N recently sent southwest
ir1n Fort Smith, Ark, that rebel force
so0 strong. under Col Wells, was attacked
on the 26th at point not mentioned, and
that al those not killed were captured and
sent as prisoners to Little Rock. Our loss
Wa very slight.
The Heraid's headquarters army OF Poto-
mae despatch OF the 29th says;
Zen. Leilie occupied a knoll last night,
securing an important position, IN which
fiese guns will be Immediately placed. The
Ieoeis opened on the position from three
directions,
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BRArrLEBoRo.-Th % Vt. was mustered
out and paid June 29th.
The Sd Vt. will he mustered out At Bur
lngtou about the Goth OF July.
DIR. Adams of Claremont, y. H. and Dr..
Ilawley Of Fairfax are on duty at the Gen
Hospital at Brattleboro. About 80 wounded
men arrived at Gen. Hospital June %.
Capt. Jenne. 5th Vt, is in charge OF VI
recruits at rendezvous at the New Haven
Conn.
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Teachers Association.

The Chittenden County Teachers Association
held its thirteenth Semi-annnal Meeting al y
sex Centre, On Friday and Saturday, June -lth
and 18th.
The President. J. 5. Ciliey of Williston, called
the Association 10 order at l05 O'Clock, and Kew.
Mr.. Chamberlin, of Essex, offered prayer
The President, appointed the following Oom-
mittee on Business Messrs. D. II. Nacomber,
A. B. Seayer and y. J. Finncy.
Rev y Peirce, Of Burlington. the speaker oi
the morning, was then announced, and the As
socation listened with marked attention to an
earnest and practical consideration OF ' The
Scholars Mission, and the Qualifications requi-
site to its fulhlment.
The following resolution was introduced, and
discussed by Messrs. AIaoomber and Sca'er
Re,olref. That neither the Teacher nor Town
Superintendent can supply the detects IN our
Schools which result from a want of co-opcrl-
tion on the part Of parents.
Association adjourned
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THf Frs1IvAL-Thc Fair and Festival
given la-, week 10y the ladies Of the Unita-
rian Society was a delightful occasion. and
gratifying -uccc--. The Town liall va>
transformed by thc labor and taste OF Nh. :.
G. Moore and the Ladies into clean and
pleasant Hall. elegantly decorated with di-s
and evergreen wrcath>, and iull of attrac-
u,us. ln the center WIS moss covered
combination of er1tt,uud fish pond, attended
by two -oa uymph-. who Qor c1nsidcra-
tionl gave every conner. 90 chance To- Try bis
luck at random fishing in the pool. The
tables around the room were covered with
handsome and valuable articles among
~ icL werea number ot beautiful things
sent ul hv Rev. Mr. Wares Boston friends,
which sold at an excellent prices. Flowers
and choice refreshments were in abundance.
and fair ladies gave prompt and graceful at
tcndanco-a number of whom appeared in
tine evening in pretty fancy c'stumc,. The
promenade Concert in thc evening was one
of the plcasanto-t atilirs Of the kind that We
remember. The Iall was filled with a
pleased and -ociabic crowd The music WAS
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The report by Telegraph that Gen. Hooker
-undcrstood generally to he Maj. Gen. D.
Hooker-was mortally wounded, was an
error in Transmission by telegraph. 1t was
General G.. G. Harker