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The New York herald., 1864-06-26
The Heat Yesteraay.
skygEAL CAeIa OF euNeTHOEv.

The heat yesterday most ipsunersble Tbs whole
community was affected 10 extraordinary degree and
some Of sunstroke the result We have not
had the beat 20 great in many 81 this Tho
following table will show hsw the mercury in the
Thermometer dsring the day, making the Vest shady
unoA uol exposed 10 other souroSe of heat;--
The New York herald., 1864-06-26

probability taat he was removed rstheI
because ks was unable to agree with General
Butler than for any good military reasons.
Want Of harmony between these officers had
been whispered over previous TO the Peters
burg matter. But il General Gilmore was re-
moved distinctly because no did not take Pc.
tersburg the facts are simple, and it is only
necessary to answer q very plain question to
decide whether the removal was just one
General Butler sent General Gilmore on
an expedition to seize Petersburg by .
coup Dc main, and Of course on the as
sumption that Petersburg was not strongly
fortified, or was held by very small foroe.
General Gilmore, In froat Of the place, judged
we suppose, that 1t was strongly fortified and
strongly held, and therefore did not attempt
to seize it. Who was right on This simple point
What has taken place since answers pretty
plainly in GillmsrAs favor. Without reinforce
ment from Lee. Ystersburg was held against
the assault OF three corps Of the Army Of the
Potomac for two days. Had General Gilmore
made the assault with his small foroe We
should perhaps have had another Of those afro
cious butchsries that have 30 disgraced rs in
this war. Is he now in retirement for having
prevented such . butchory?
II Fort Darling has to be reduced, where
shall we find an officer more fs to be entrusted
with the details Of that duty than the officer
who reduced Pulaski, Wagner and Sumter!
The New York herald., 1864-06-26

Court or Appeals.
lIsAxv, June %, 1894
The day csssaas ros Monday, Jane AZ 1904 is fol-.
vos 22A. l21 rs6, lat. lss 16s 100. Iei. 1ca. les
The New York herald., 1864-06-26
The Park Musc-The Casino.

= IN
The leaves drooped for want OF rain and the deer cus
tered together under the shade Of the trees gss
the suns rays Even the birds looked dusty snd trsd
and the only living creature that appeared really enjoy
the sunshine the butterfly. But spite os the heat
. goody conoourse Of persons assembled to hear the
music, and the drive bsk usual with gay equh
pages Ths grass thrown open 70 the walking pub.
lic and Mr. and Mrs. Gotham, Miss Gotham and al the
littls Gothas took advantage Of It. II well TO
tion the visitors that al that appears green 10 not 70 be
walked over but only those places whore the "Com
mon" posted II Yambers would act according to this
rule they would save the police great deal Of trouble
and themselves much annoyance.
The Casino was opened yesterday for the nrst time
II is cottage building Of Swiss style or architecture,
altered Ia vauxthat is, with the gables sliced on Its
external appearance represents cross between a vii
lage schoohouse and an English country squiro's
''shoosins box" II il built a rock the "crcle"
behind the "arbor," and consequently handy TO the
music stand - has nice open balcony, very neatly
constructed. oi oak and MAHOGANY. with virginla
site the entrance for the use OF occupants Of vehcies
so much for the external appearance which come may
call pretty The front door opens into saloon n which
tables and chairs, with counter for the dispense
of fruit cakes and confectionery A. either end
is large salocn-ths one on the len being devoted
10 ladies, and baving boudosr attached The three
saloons form an extended letter e. The establishment
Sss suy Of Su great uss
Of room is apparently taken up with heavy
mouldings and useless doors Of about three
inches In thickness which space might better
have given 10 the culinary department OF the estab
lsment As II is, the walters and attendants
janmed into hallway not more than three feet wide,
and when business ~ height they had to uss
agreat discipline "a prevent running against each oher
very plain the architect does not know how keep
hote-' II istrae there well 1tted up kitchen; but
when the cook and scuery maid inside other per-
can move about IN IT, One other item s very essep
tai ~ the eeasvn advancee-gae How the Casino 70
be lighted after dark orr IL the intention close the
place with the going down Of the sum- During the fine
summer ings there will be large crowd In the
Park and their comfort should be looked well
those who patronze the music The Casino under the
charge OF Mayor Alexander otsscu Of the Astor House,
and Mr.. w. H. Radford steward of the sanitary Fars Of
New York aAd Philadelphia. Therefore everything for the
comfort Of the vgitors may be expected.
The New York herald., 1864-06-26
THE PRESIDENCY.

P0stponement OF the Unisn Conserve
tive National Convention.
At a meeting OF the Executive Committee OF this
ganization held in New York the 24th iustaus it
unanimously
Resolved, That IL s OF paramount importance for all
conservative organizations to eject concert OF action 10
the effort 70 displace the present administration and
national President who viii look 70 the ocustitu-
tion and the laws ~ his only guide for Official action and
TO that end hereby determined postpone the Union
Conservative National Convention called to meet in Chi
cago hs I'd Of July until the 2Ith Of August next
twelve O'Clock noou believing with large majority Of
conservative mon that such posoaemsnt viii tend most
70 the accomplishment OF that object
h. H. STEVENS, of New vork, National Secretary.
Lincoln Ratineasaon Meeting 1t New
Haven.
NEW HAVEN, Conn, June IS, 1854.
large meeting was held here last evening TO rstify
tho nominations Of Lincoln and Johnson Speeches
made BY Governor Buckingham, Z. G. Scranton and
Others and resolutions endorsing tbs Baltimore nomina
tisns offered BY Hon. J. =. Babcock, enthusiast
cay adopted Some eight thousand people present.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-01-01

OVER THE R,PIDAN.-Rey. :. H. Bail,
writing from Washington to tic Morning
Star at Dover, gives the following account
of his visit to the tent of the Commander of
the Army of the Potomac.
Z" OF course we visited Gen. Meade in his
plain army tent, and were very cordially re-
ceiyed This was the substance of our
conversation
"a General we have no business, we came
simply to see the Commander Of the Army
Of the Potomac
- am very glad to see YOU. OF course
my position excites considerable interest, AZ
it is connected with the hopes Of the coun-
try"
= Have you any objection to giving us
statement of your plan of campaign over the
Rapidan ?''
=. Not in the least went over the river
to fight, and if my orders had been obeyed
am confident that Lees army might have
been defeated Ny plan was to cross at
Germania Fora, take the read TO Orange
Court House and push on rapidly. II Lee
should send forces to stop me. to attack him
in FORE and destroy that portion Of his army
before he could concentrate the whole Of il
10 oppose me. Bat one of my corps com
mandcrs failed me. lie was commanded To-
march at o O'Clock IN the morning. bur did
not move until 5 o'clock be was dire cted
II lee sent force u oppose him. To attack at
once Lee did send Ewell down I, Orange
Court House road, iusJ as expected. hut
my General stood and looked mt him all day.
and DID not fight 81 we lost twenty-iour
hours, and that gave Lee notice and time to
concentrate his army, and take so strong a
position that It could not Doe carried without
great loss and risk Of losing oar army. Such
a fight would have damaged us and enc1ur-
aged the rebels and prolonged the war, and
| gave the order To retreat.
The corps commander referred TO was Gen.
French, who was probably too drunk 20
know OF Do his duty
ten. Meade has a good conntenance,
calm, resolute, thoughtful appearance. not
too confident nor too modest in ms own es-
TEEN, and is doubtless qualified to lead the
army as wisely and safely for the good ofthc
cause as any other man. He certainly de-
serves great credit for not rushing his army
into battle ut 4 terrible sacrifice when there
is really no cause for il.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-01-01
Burroughs Granted.

The special order OF Maj Gen. Meade, I'M
der which furloughs to rollmteers Of the
Army Of the Potomac are now granted, con-
tains in substance the following provisions
J. Thirty-fye days furlough (which
must include the entire absence from COM
pany and regimenD is granted TO each man
who shall at once re-enlist as veteran volun-
teer under the provisions OF general orders
No. l9l, 40j and $40, from the War DEPART
mcnt
=. If three-fourtLs OF regiment OF COM
rany re-enlist, the same will be allowed to
20 in body with arms and ogaipuept-.-
otherwise the arms and cqaipnea.+ mD-t De
turned in to the proper officer. The three
fourths Of a regiment, mean, 5.l,y-t9urths
Of the men within the limits OBJ that army
not including prisoners or those in general
hospital. Men who have Joined t.e army
since July l. 1868, ami Others VINO decline
to re-enlist, are not allowed tie iurlough.
After the return to duty OF ,hy=g iar.5c@hed,
those entitled 10 re-eniist as veterans but
vino have not previously done or sisnihel
their intention to that effect viii be allowed
lurloughs.
3. Those furloughed as above will have
transportation to and from home furnished
There are divers regulations prescribed
for having this order eiicetually carried out
which We Do not state. The order i liber
al one.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-01-01


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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-01-01
The Fifth Regiment.

The Fifth Regiment was organized at St.
Adams, and lett for the field September
23d, 1861 It's field officers when first
organized were Colonel Henry a. Small
ley; Lieutenant Colonel y Lord, Jr. :;
MAJOR L. A. Grant. Lieut.. Col. Lord
was soon after appointed Colonel Of the 9th,
and Major Grant was appointed to the 1t.
Colonelcy, and Redfeld Proctor appointed
Major Major Proctor was afterwards ap-
pointed Colonel of the 18th Regiment. On
the resignation of Col Smalley, 1t. Colonel
Grant was promoted TO the ColOnelcy. For
the past year however Col. Grant has been
in command of the Brigade, leaving the Reg
iment in command Of l.. Col. Lewis, who
went out as Captain Of the Burlington CON-
pany, was Subsequently promoted Major.
and afterwards 1t. Colonel
The Regiment was composed of Companies
from St. Adams, MlddleburY, Swanton,
Hydepark, Manchester, Cornwall, Rutland,
Brandon, Burlington and Poultney, and Rich
mond. Not one of the original Captains re-
mains in the Line. OF their number, Capt.
Chandler is now Major OF the 10th Capt.
Rose, was Lieut.. Col. of the 18th Capt
Benton, 1t. Col. of. the llth; Capt. Dudley,
Major Of the Regiment: Capt. Lewis, 1t.
Colonel Of the Regiment. The present Of
fceIs are Us follows
Colonel, Lewis A. Grant; 1t. Col, John R.
Lewis; Major. Chas. P. Dudley; Adjutant, Cor
neius H. Forbes; Quar-. Master, Adds .. Brai-
nerd; Surgeon, Alwyn II. Chesmore; Asst Sur
geon, DAN L. c. Colburn; Chaplain, Chss 5.
Hale.
Captains-Alonzo R. Hurlburt, A; Geo. u
Davenport, B; Friend H. Barney, c. Chas J.
Ormsbee, d; Louis NJ. D. Smith, E; Eugene A
Hamilton. +; Benz. Il. Jennie, @; VIM. u. Rob-
inson. II Merrill I. Sampson, l Leonard d.
Tice, X
First LisHtsaGAfs-0ryis II. Sweet, A; Chas
n. Williamson, B; James NJ. Sayles, c; c. Her. Z
~ Benton, D; Edward P. Russell, L; Adoni-
rom Austin, T; o. L. Spencer, G: Willard G.
Davenport, IL; vacant |; Leonard |. Brownson,
K
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-01-01

DESCRIPTION or THE DIcTATOR.-From the
description given in the New York city pa
pers Of the powerful war vessel-the Dicta-
.tor-aunched last Saturday, we take the
following
1t having been frequently stated that the
Dictator Is an ocean iron-elad. the impress
ion prevails that she resembles the Nei0 Iron
sideS and other vessels built for the purpose Of
going to sea. This is not so. The Dictator
has none of the paraphernslia of such ocean
vessels as we are in the habit Of looking at
in our hsrbors. She has none of the tall
bulwarks, no masts, no rigging. no capstaS
on deck-nothing, in fact, that looks like an
ordinary ship. \ tall man could almost dip
bis hands in the water from her deck, on
which n game Of base ball might be played
even with the turret on.
TIE Hull.
The dimensions of the hull Of this vessal
are az follows. Extreme length over all 81
feet; the ait oyerhang being 81 feet, and
forward oyerhang Is 1t leaves 800 feet be
tween perpendiculars extreme breadth 80,
and depth l2I feet. Unlike the orig
inal monitor and the monitors that
are now in course Of construction,
the Dictator Is almost exclusively iron,
her frames. beams, &c, being of that metal.
4 person looking at her in the river can
form no idea Of her appearance when she Is
completely out Of water. If an ordinary
shin were lifted up, and an immense shelf Of
IL feet of IRON placed on the top of Ter deck,
oyerhanging for a space Of some four feet on
L l. -
Every frame and beam is fastened in the
most secure manner, and we believe the bolts
are all put in red hot, TO render them suih-
GENTLY light. The skin OF the ship, that II the
covering of the francis of wood, put on
in slabs lengthwise, each beam being about
lII inches square. These wooden slabs are
fastened 70 the iron frame with screw bolts.
which have no nuts, thus rendering 1t I'M
possible for any such occurrence TO take place
as that by which the lamented Capt. Rod
gers lost his life This wooden skin is not
icss than feet g inches in thickness. The
magnitude of this surface can only be I'M
dcrstood when We state that the hull of an
ordinary European steamer does not meas
uge more than Is 10 - inches in thickness.
TIE ARNoR.
The armor Of the original Monitor consis-
ted of ! inches OF iron, laid on in single
piat,s. each one inch thick.
Now. the Dictator has on her sides alone
/ ! inches Of iron. and five inches of this Is
IN one solid beam. Over these j-inch blocks
Of iron are six l-inch plates OF iron-making
altogether an armor OF / inches of iron, the
same dimensions as the armor Of a turret OF
the original Monitor, the PasSnc, M0ntduk ,
&c., The weight Of the armor is about 525
tons-the burden Of pretty large-sized
steamer. At six cents pound, the armor
would cost about sos, 600 withou workman
ship.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-01-01
TERMS.
Reception OF the Fifth.

The Fifth Regiment, It. Col. Lewis COM
handing, arrived to-day at twelve O'Clock.
Ihev were received at the Depot by Gov
ernor Smith, accompanied by Surgeon Gener.
al lhaycr and Col Farnham of his staff
Adlt. and Inspector General Washburne.
Quartermaster General Davis, Secretary
Villains, the Third Vt. Battery.
CaPt. Start, and a large concourse of our
citizens, who greeted the returning veterans
with hearty cheers. A National Salute was
fired on the opproach and arrival Of the train.
when the regiment formed, and escorted by
the Battery and a procession Of citizens.
headed ly the Governor and State autbori-
ties in sleishs, marched to the Town Hall.
where they We're welclmcd home on the part
Of the citizens Of Burlington. by Hon. G. F.
Elmunds, who ma short and hearty speech
rec5untel the distinguished services of
the fiithr expressed the appreciation Of the
patriotism which had led them after over
two years Of severe service. to re-enlist for
three years longer, and rendered them one
and all a cordial welcome to the hearts and
homes Of their fellow citizens. Adit. Gene
ral WashbIine followed in a short and clo-
qaent welcome on the part Of the State. He
ADDRESSED them rs the advance Of the old
iron Bsigde, which saved the 9th corps at
Fredericksburg; and expressed the pride felt
by the State IN her veterans, who, after such
gallant service, with full knowledge how
rebel, looked and powder smelt, had again
volunteered for the war. Their friends were
wli,ia- o. welcome them, and he would not
delay them.
L. Col. Lewis then, in fitting terms, re-
turned his thanks, on the part Of the Regi
ment, flr toe Hearty reception thus extended
to them. They had tried to DO their duty.
desiring TO be- worthy of the State which had
supported them 50 generously from the start,
and whose support they knew they could
count On to the end. lie only wished he could
command words to express their appreciation
OF this kind welcome, for which he again
returned theIr hearty Thanks.
Three cheers Tor the gallant Fifth. We're
then proposed by VIM O.. Shaw. ESQ, and
were given with viii. After which the
regiment mmcned into the Town Hall and
stacked arms. Here bountiful dinner.
ordered i'r them by our citizens, who had no
idea o. allowing the soldiers to rit down to
army fare On their first arrival home, had
been provided ty Mr.. Drew Of the American.
10 consisted cot Roast iurkcy. scoiioped
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-01-01

Tie Brandon Kefla0nt Record. IN an ac-
count Of the lnte meeting OF the s.sr, rem-
per-uee society in this place, has ,ae el-
hwiae
Sc Tue question # the adoption Of the 1ndres5-
luton. and which was from the pen Of thar fear
l's, importance champion, John Howe Jr WAS FOL-
lowed bya m,st animated scussioa. some mem
hcr- % tie Society refusing 70 commit themselves
= sucn am aPpsurfl of the Proh.b.'oIv Liquor
tIr.
FEM. riSus amendments were proposed bv
&. W Benedict Of the Free Pres AMI JuI.e
Bennett. The resolution, however, as originally
reported, was finally adopted by an overuhei
ming majority"
II assert that the amendments referred Co
were "'cmporizins' in their character D, a
gross rervcrsiou Of the tact. Thev were m
teni'-i u bring the language Of the resoiu-
iion within tie range Of accuracy. and not
at all to mar lie fpic,. Evidently tbs
who opposed the AMENDMENTS were under,te
not uneommon mistake o. sup ring thnt
~h'ever propose, Ia d1.end resolution or
article IL to be set down ut once as hostile to
its proper intent. The resolution woald
have hcen stronger sri nor. a. o.i,e II
i''' nice. as proposed than a. it now Is.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-01-01

Second LieuteaGnts-Vacant, A. B; Eph. 5.
Leach, c; vacant D, E; Watson o Belch; F..
Lyman Z. LOOMS, 6; VIM. II. Cheney, II; Jas.
A. Bixby, |; Miner E. Fish, K.
The Fifth was in the Peninsula battles,
suffering severely at Savage Station was in
again at Antietam at both the battles of
Fredericksburgh, at the last of which 1t es-
pecially distinguished itself, crossing the
river In boats and capturing number of the
enemy in their rifle pits at Gettysburg, and
afterwards at FunkstOwn, where 1t had a
very hot skirmish, and behaved calamity
and was present, though not hotly engaged,
IN the moTe recent actions on the Rappahan-
mock and RaIidan.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-01-01
A short parable.

A warrior went forth to war, armed on
" with a shield. He defended himself well;
but e"uld damage his enemy only by crowd
ing him to the wall Wishing 70 make
a more active fight, he went and armed him
self with sword. but left his shield behind
Now indeed he struck the foe, but lacking
his buckler. he had blows to take as wen MS
to give. and had to fall back before the enc
my. "Ah," -aii crowd of sympathiziug
friends who watched the contest from di,
tant hill, tie enemy gains on you, your
sword is a failure, throw 1t away and take
your shield again. NAY" said the soldier.
=. drop not Jay sword; beJ viii take my
shield again With both will renew tie
fight and fear not the result $, armed
with both sword and shield be went in and
won.
The warrior was a Knight o: Temperance.
The enemy was the demon of Rum. The
shield was moral sua>ion." The sword
was the Prohibitory Law.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-01-01
Enlistments in Essex County.
Corre.nnnlence Of the Evening Journal.

KEEsEvILLE, Dec. "a.
The quota Of this county, under the pres
ent call, is 34j. and the response l. prompt.
Large local bounties are being paid. Sew
crai towns. | understand, have already an
swered in full. The first meeting in Eliza
BEETHOVEN was held on Saturday, and on
tho following Thursday her quota (l5)
was filled. Chesterfield and Wes;port
filed their respective quotas in very days /;
and Moriah, with an assessment OF 90, Is
about .. out of the woods" Crown Point.
Glconderoea and towns are fast following
suit. Beat Old Essex" if YOU can.
We recently had the pleasure Of an inter
view with Major Hammond, at his residence
in Crown Point, Essex county. lie has
been Major. commanding, for about II
months, and has been engaged in many Sc
we're conflicts lie il now home on recruit
ing service, to replenish his Trimmed ranks.
Few, if any, have made greater sacrifices 10
maintain the Government than MAJOR Ham
mond-lcaving, as he did, the many social
enioyments with which be was surrounded
possessing ample means for the gratifca-
ton of all reasonable desires it would seem
that patriotism must have been the prompt
ing principle Of action-and the same spirit
which has hitherto inspired his command to
50 many deeds OF noble daring seems to Vi
brate in his breast with increased ard0r, and
he feels confident that the reb, llion will soon
be compelled to stack arms. God grant his
anticipation, and his final safe return to the
home of his birth, his family and friends,
and long may he live to enjoy his well-earned
laurels.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-01-01

There viii be but one turret Of very I'M
proved pattern. IL was originally intended
to cover il with J inches of mon. but the
perfection % which IL construction has now
been brou.ht,wil render 10 inchc, sufficient.
This i, 4 inches more than the armor of the
original Monitor and the Passac, and 10
inches more than the armored sides of these
vessels. The magnitude OF the different
beams and machinery OF the turret Is i'm
mensc and !, is in this magnitude and IN
it, improved pattern, that it chiefly differs
from the old turrcts The apparatus for
working the guns viii be Ola still newer
principle tuau any Yet carried out. The re-
yolutijn in naval artillery, caused by the
facility with winch four or i've men can work
the old lj-inch gun. viii be made -,iil more
startling when one or two mcn can easily
handle the immense pieces of ordnance 10 be-
placed ia the Dictator. The turrct complete
will weigh almost 500 tons, or whereabouts.
being as heavy almost US the entire armor of
the vessel. Il j, not on board at present. but
viii be put in its place Immediately as it Is
completed.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-01-01

The Review Of the Fifth Regiment, y the
Governor, Which had ooen rlanrol for
Thursday, has abandoned, for the sufi-
cient reason that the men OF the regiment
have had the promise Of being at their homes
on New Years day. which would he impos-
siblc for most Of them, il they were detained
here tomorrow. On the rc-assembiing Of
the Regiment which viii be at this place,
review and presentation Of new colors will
probably take place