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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-12-02

If the Free Press and its " ilk'' could alone
have the management Of our national affairs,
what times We would have for the next ten or
twenty yea bur. ScntileL Nor. 18th.
We are not going to handy political argu-
ments with the Sentinel, now. Ii has got
badly beaten. feel. sore, and its attempts 90
be severe with us affect US very much as his
little wife, beatings did TIE good-natured
giant let her pound away" said he. '- it
amuses her and don't hurt mt" The S7l-
ti,.el may allude TO US all it pleases, if it Will
only do SO in respectable English. The mis-
use Of the work - Tx" as if it meant kind or
species, is getting to be so frequent with ig-
norant writers. as to be simply nauseous.
If the Sentinel will turn to its Worcester, It
will find that the word TX is still used in
Scotland and the North of England, and de-
notes each: as " Tx one of you each one
of YOU. 1t also signifies The SANE thus
.Mackintosh Of that iK' denotes gentle
man whose surname and the title Of his estate
are the same as Macintosh Of Mackin-
tosh'
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-12-02

The editor Of the Richmond Wing wrote
a leader protesting against Grants habit of
firing shOtted salutes in honor Of Union vic
tories, a sentence in which some stupid or
sly compOsitor caused to be printed thus
1.-The friends of humanity in every part of
the world except Christendom must regard
such a deed with horror, and its perpetrator
as an assassin" The word intended was
probably YankeedOns, and the writer must
have regarded the misprint with much the
same feelings which be expresses for Grants
volleys into Petersburg.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-12-02

An Irish hackman. who carried Gen.
Grant to his hotel in New York, spread him
self as follows; Here's to meself, Dennis
Connolly the biggest man in Ameriky but
ons. I've driven the lieutenant general Of
the United States, and it's more than Bobby
Lee ever did"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-12-02

POWDER MILL ExPLoHoS.-On Tuesday
morning last the packing house connected
with Smith & Rand's powder mills, three
and half miles west of Newburg n. Y. was
blown up A Mr.. Smith, one of the work
men who had entered the building three or
four minutes before the explosion, was the
only person killed. The building contained
about three tons Of powder.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-12-02

One day the '.junior member" received a
etter from ''away down in Maine" and
ter reading it, he said TO US Nv hat do
sou think my sisters little boy wants me to
send him?' OF course We couldn't guess.
He wants me TO send him a live donkey
cart, and how in time they think | can get
such thing don't know" So said the
Judge Advocate, sits the easiest thing in
the world. Jacobs will furnish you with
one" (Jacobs mas one Of the best Photo
graph Galleries in New Orieans.) jacobs
he hanged - says Junior, ''hc don't
keep wagons" ''No, sand the } \. '-but
if YOU send them your photogrppn i, Will lie
hUe donkev ccrte
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-12-02

THE ST. ALBANs RAIDERs.-A dispatch
irom Toronto e. W, Saturday says
Application OF the ST. Altans raiders to
the Canadian Government to dispatch mes
-engers TO Richmond 70 obtain evi ience al
leged to be material to their defence. has
been rejected.
Ii Il understood that tn, Government has
Considered the raiders TO h undergoing ex-
n;nsii'sn ipen charge. ma king them amen
'ie ~ tie exuadItIUn treaty anu taat evidence
procured at Richmond while il might be
very material If rebels were before the U. :.
courts, Is OF little consequence at this stage
Of the proceedings"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-12-02

Ex-Governor James H. Hammond of South
Carolina, whose death was lately announced,
was the man who called workingmen the
mudsills of society" He has served In both
houses of Congress and been governor of
South Carolina. An original nulli6er and
secesnonist, he stood aloOf from the present
secession movement.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-12-02

WorLD LOSE FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS
A Maine officer recently applied for fur
Tough, stating that if he was not granted ne
should lose fifty thousand dollars. This at
tracted attention at headquarters, and the
officer was desired to forward statement Of
how be would lose it. He did 80 to the ef-
feet that be had been in the army without
leave OF absence for two years; that he was
engaged TO young lad y worth fifty thousand
dollars that there was another fellow after
her, and that she had written to him that If
ne did not come home and marry her right
away she would have the other man. tie
Zot his furlough.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-12-02

Al CNFoRTUNATE STEAMSHIP IaWANY.-
The gentlemen who compose the Montreal
Ocean Steamship Company, in view Of the
malignant ill-tortune that seems to attend
their vessels, may well hold up their hands
in despair. and exclaim, with Macbeth.
-"Wha will the line stretch out to the
crack Of doom -
For when the Jura ran aground and went
20 pieces in the Mersey, On the 81 instant,
she made the ninth total wreck of steamers
belonging 10 the company since the Yea
1857. Tie cases of the Bohemian and the
Anglo-Saxon-the latter particulaTly-are
doubtless still fresh in the momuTy Of our
readers The following list gives the names
Of the nine unfortunate vessels IN question,
with the date of their loss,
The Canadian, on her outward voyage,
vas wrecked in the ST. Lawrence, in June,
1858.
The Indian. on her voyage from Liverpool
70 Portland. was lost in November, 1853.
The hungarian, on her second trip from
Liverpool To Portland, became total wreck
in February, 1860.
The Canadian "a second vessel Of that
name), a fine ship of 1000 tons burden, was
lost in June, 1861.
The North BrltOn. from Montreal to
Liverpool went ashore and became total
wreck on the morning of November 3,
ls6l
The Anglo-Saxon was totally wrecked on
her voyage from Liverpool to Montreal, near
Cape Race, at noon OF the. 9th August,
lS62 By this disaster two hundred and
ahlrty-scyen lives were lost.
The Norwegian, on ber voyage from Live
pool to Quebec, was wrecked on IT. Paul :
Island near Cape Race, on the morning Of
June Il 1868. Her passengers, crew, mails,
and baggage were saved.
The Bohemian, on her voyage from Liver
pool To portland. struck on Alden's Rock,
four miles ontside Cape Elizabath, near
Portland. on the evening Of February -.
ls6i. and became complete wreck. Twen-
y lives were lost. A part Of her mails ana
baggage was saved
The Jura which is the last ON the list,
went aground at Crosby Point, at the en-
trance of the river Mersey, ON her voyage
from Quebec to Liverpool on the morning Of
the 80 instant, and parted amidshIps. Pas
sengers, crew, mails and baggage were saved
and it If stated that there Is some hoFa of
floating the vessel, and towing her in two
pieces % dock.-N. Y World.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-12-02
Lssses in the First VT. Cavalry near New
town, Va, Nov. I Ith and 18th.

Leases In the First VT. Cavalry near New
town, Va, Nov. Ith and 18th.
Kille5
Michael Donovan. II, Nov.llth.
Paul Dumas, L, 18th.
G. F. Haron, recruit, 12lh.
U'ouaded
Serg't Andrew Z. Miller. B, Nov llth, abdo-
men severe.
Mitchell J. Finney. E, llth, side, slight
Corp. Stephen Clspp. G, 18th, neck. severe.
Allen r. Evarts, L. arm and side, slight
Timothy Reef, L, 18th, groin. severe.
Francis Cardinal. L, 18th, wrist, slight
F. Calderwood, recruit, foot
.Msnng
Philip Fitzgerald. G.
Cullen Wheeler, H.
Wm. Chamberlin.
H. Holmes. Recruit.
A Badger,
NJ. Henley,
Vim. Tompkins. ''
J. VI. Robinson, ''
J. Peake,
The above are the only cssualtie. in the regi-
ments from the lst to 18th Nov. The recruits
have been assigned to their respective Com
panies. Their conduct in the recent hght near
Newtown is much commended by the officers.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-12-02

THs STEAMBOAT Francis Skieddy was sunk
while on her passage from Albany to New
York on Friday evening, having run on a
rock about six miles below Albany. None
of her passengers were injured
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-12-02

Detailed account, Of the recent cyclone at
Calcutta estimate the loss of life at 200 in
stead of $4,000 as at first reported. OF 200
vessels in the harbor there at the time only
five or six escaped. Many of the vessels sunk
with their crews on board.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-12-02
4 o e ry
The 9nishers.

BY J. G. WHITTIER.
Sweetest Of all childlike dreams
In the simple Indian lore,
still to me the legend seems
OF the Elves who fit before.
Fitting, passing, seen and gone,
Never reached nor found at rest,
Batting search, but reckoning on
To the sunset Of the blest.
From the clefts Of mountain rocks.
Through the dark Of Lowland fir-.
Flash the eyes and ioT the locks
Of the mystic Vanishers
And the f-her in his skitf,
and tire hunter On the moss,
Hear their call from cape and elm,
See their hands the lirch-lelye- toss.
wistful. longing through the green
Twilight Of the clustered pines,
In their faces rarely seen.
Beauty more thsn mortal shines.
Frinced with gold their mantles flow
on the slopes Of Westerng knolls;
In the wind they whisper low
OF the sunset land Of souls.
Doubt who may, o friend Of mine
Thou sud have seem them too;
ON before with beck and sign
Stin they glide, and We pursue.
More than clouds Of purple tran
In the gold Of setting day;
More than CLEANS Of wing or sail
Beck0n from the sea-mist gray.
Glimpses Of immortal youth,
Cleans sud glories seen and lost,
Far-heard voices sweet with truth
As the tongues Of Pentecost,-
Beauty that eludes our grasp,
Sweetness that transcends our taste,
Loving hands we may not clasp,
Shining feet that mock our haste
Gentle eyes We closed below,
Tender voices heard once more.
Smile and cali Us, as they 20
ON and eawird, still before
tiuided thu. o friend Of mine
Let " walk our little way,
knowing by each beckoning siga
That We are not quite astray.
Chase we still vith baffied feet
Smiling .ye and waving hand,
Sought sri seeker soon shall meet.
Los; and fo und, in sunset Land
-9Haatie Monthly Jor Dscen5s
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-12-02

STATE Alp EoR SOLDIERS FMLEs.-ln
the debate on tae bin torepeal thcact grant
ine STATE aid to the families Of soldiers, SEN
ator Williams stated that during the last
year the whole amount Iaid under the act
was S56.697, IS. Niney-three tow d
not received anythins. Thirteen towns had
received $50 .505 &c which was $40 more
than half the whole amount. The town OF
Roxbury with a population of lOl6 had re
ceived over five thousand dollars. These
facts hc thought were such as to warrant
the repeal Of the act The Senate, however,
refused to repeal.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-12-02

According to the Petersburg Sun, at least
twenty thousand shells have been thrown in
to that city since the place was invested BY
Gen. Grant, with only four white and ten or
twelve, colored persons killed. The Sun,
however, does not speak of the great damage
done to the place BY our artillery fire.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-12-02

The War Department has decided that
bounties Of $500 for one year, $500 for two
years, and $500 for three years, must be
paid TO negroes as well as to whites enlisted
under the last call, and also to represents
tive recruits without regard to color. l 2
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-12-02

A letter from the 9Th Army Corps, before
Buffers position, on James River, says
Few persons have an accurate idea Of the ns-
ture and strength Of our works hereabOuts.
Without going into particulars, il viii not be
treasOnSble TO stste that these consist OF three
lines Of derences. The FIRST extends around the
garrison here, and consists Of breastwork and
deep ditch. sided by the railroad cutting and
a deep rsvine The second, in the course Of
construction, extends from the AppOmattox, al a
point two and half miles higher up, to the
James, below Fort Povhattsn, being probably
10 miles long, and supported by forts o. the
principal he ghts, on which artillery Is mounted
The third ial0ug our 'front.' begins on the Ap-
pomattox, about Ons mile below Petersburg TN
the valley and passes along, at one place barely
tWO-thirds Of mile from that place. and 600
yards from the rebel lines. II then extends IL
regularly 50 as 10 take advantage Of the grounds,
toward the south-south-west; next. north-by-
west, and finally curves round to the northeast,
the extreme end beyond the Weldon Railroad,
describing horseshoe. Along this line Of we'll
nigh 20 miles, about as many forts or batteries
/ have been erected. These are more or less large
and heavy, having embrssures for from four TO
] sixteen guns. Some Of them cover two acres,
and have parapets ten feet high, and bitches as
many feet broad and deep, with screws and
draw-briges.
/ The forts are connected, except in swamps,
! by breastworks Of various nights and degrees Of
strength. In front Of these is line Of sharpened
stakes driven into the ground, with points pro-
/ jecting toward Petersburg In places the trees
have been cut down to form an abGitis. Beyond
4 these distractions our picket lines extend usu-
sually from quarter To half mile distant.
| By leaving the forts well garrisoned, it viii be
seen that this line Is now so strong that Grant
can hurl the main body Of his force against any
/ part of the rebel lines he may select; while It is
/ impossible to flank him or cut his communities
tons with any force short Of the whole rebel
army, which would naturally bring it Just where
/ ire want il.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-12-02

great contest will not finally end in consolida-
ton, in military despotism, nor disunion-but
in a reunited country, and truly democratic
form Of Government. So may our rulers or
d,in. and 90 may Heaven vouchsAte to us''
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-12-02
PAGES RE1REAr.-The following dispatch
was sent by Gen. Curtis, dated
HEADoUATERs Army OF THE BORDER

HEADoUATERs ARMY OF THE BoRDER,)
CAMP ARKANsAs. Nov. 5,
(via Fort Scott, Nov. ls.) ,
We hsve Just concluded the pursuit Of Price,
whose rear guard crossed the Arkansas River
under fire Of our guns. He left another Of his
guns and his own carriage, which, with other
arms and equipments. have fallen into our hands.
We are now rid Of 1000 or 80, 900 halfstarved
bushwhackers and half-staryed vagabOnds, who,
hope. may never return to disturb the peace
ful inhabants north Of the Arkansas River. He
is also Beyond our posts Of Fayetteville, Fort
Smith and Fort Gibson, which are now safe.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-12-02

A passenger arriving at Washington Sstur-
day says that as he was coming from City
Point 70 Fort Monroe our gunboats On that
route were actively sending shelb into tSs
woods. 70 ~ .f-- fr----
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-12-02
Miscellaneous.

IkE HEARD FRox.-Mrs. Parru, ,ton. thus
di-courses concerning Ike; " = -sy Jane writ
20 YOU about poor Isaac bein grated into
our noble army it was during the late pre-
vailiuc restricuon. I've been So dreadful
1nea.y-laws iaei But at last we've heard
1fhim by nei ,hhor who is home on fur
low. lie f-por innocent ut one: took his
place. 80 neighbor Tibbins saws. as First
C0rpulent. and soon proved 50 deieient that
ewas promTte to be an Ordinary Surgeon
guor child But what the blessed dear
knows about taking up arteriais. computa-
1i1n of Inns. and the like, surpasses mt.
Howsumevcr, If he can be the humble I'M
element in tie hands of the Lord OF saving
che lives u the Eallus fellows whose heads
have been Disseminated, by the bursting
open Of pontoons and things why we must
sacrifice MIN freely on the altar ID. Pela~isy
lRif0-m'
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-12-02
D. C. LINsLEY, for Citizens.

T. D. C.. Lissisy and Cti-ea. Of PhilIips-
irg, CaHddG East;
All hail TO the new telegraph and the Mon
treal IS Vermont Junction Railroad. Twin en-
terrrises 10 work Tor the growth and prosperity
of Canada East, and at the came to cement.
hope and trust, into firmer body Of union and
sympathy, the people Of Vermont and their
friends and neghbors north Of forty-hve May
q spirit Of justice and frsternal feeling ever
characterize their intercourse. Please accept
NY Kind regards.
J. GREGORY SMITH.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-12-02

Confirmation Is furnished BY New Orleans
dispatches Of the 18th inst. Of the attempt
Of the commander Of the national gunbos.
Rattler 10 deliver that vessel to the rebels for
a consideration Of two hundred thousand dol
lars and one hundred bales Of cotton. with =
guaranty Of raie conduct into Mexico
IHE MONTREAL & Vt. JUSCIIcS x. RoAD.
The new Railroad connection from St
Johns has been pushed forward by Mr.
Lin-ley with great energy and success
and s now nearly ready for passenger travel.
\ telegraph line has been built along the
new road, the frs. dispatches over which
were a- follows
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-12-02

Some two weeks ago man called at the po-
lice headquarters, We are informed. and stated
to some officer there that he was direct from
Richmond, that he had formerly sympathzel
with the rebels. but had become dis-ustei with
them, and that his desire was TO put the author
ities Of New York ON their guard against just
such an attempt as we chroncie to-day he
said that he knew that the sum Of $4,000 had
been set apart in Richmond for the purpose Of
purchasing phosphorus and hiring men to 90
North and set on fire public and private build-
ings in cur principal cities. This man, We uu-
derstand, further said that if the government
would take care of his wife and family he would
assist in ferreting out the conspirators, with
some Of whom he said he was acquainted
Whether his story was considered fruitful or
not, nothing was done in the matter and the
man finally went away.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-12-02

The supreme court of the District Of Col
umbia has decided that some notes given by
eI-congressman Thomas F. Bowie of Mary
land for gambling consideration need not
he paid Bowie was drunk when he gave
the notes. and, therefore, irrational,as Chief
Justice Carter decided The case will be
appealed TO the United States supreme court
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-12-02

srlua-lhnt- Read OF Fairfield. IA
young u,n Of -. si.lei himself Friday
morning. lie bad come home from a ride
with O. young lady about midnight. and went
TO bel a- usual ll.s brother getting up
carly lall h.m apparently asleep. At about
five O'Clock be got up. without dressing him
self, sat his gun, lay down again on his bed
ami pat,ing the muzrle to his forehead,
uuchej the trigger wish his Toe. He wa
instantly killed. ~ cause is assigned Tor
she sGici.-
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-12-02

| whom was devolved the choice Of Governor froH
the three unsuccessful candidates before the peo-
pie. he was elected upon the first ballot. The
next wear he was again = candidate for the same
office but owing 10 party complications failed Of
a reelection 70 the chair Of State In 1850,
through the partiality Of his numerous friends,
he was once more candidate FOR the same office
and was triumphautly elected by the freemen Of
the State
But NOT alone. or chiefly from his elevation to
civil Office and his tried fidelity in dischsrging
the duties resulting therefrom, has Gov Fair-
banks won the pr0iounicst respect and rever-
ence that have been Justly accorded 20 him by
his ftllow men. In the exhibition rather OF that
comprehensive and generous Christian symp1-
thy with suffering humanity. both At home and
in FOREIGN lends. winch have So long associated
his ramp and efforts with the leading missionary
enterprises undertaken for iis relief anu, IN a
narrower sphere. IN his un;iriug zeal and liberal
contributions. to improve the intellectual social
and religions condition of the state and commu-
uitv In which De livci: and, more than all. in
bis uniformly exemul1~y and consistent Chris
tian denor meut at home and abroad. in al the
relations af bIs public and private lfe, We shall
find tia chirf s1urce doubtless Of that deep
and rerareutial r--sri that has been so long
ulid 90 him wherever ra was known. In this
community. where he el,ei and laborei so long,
md among bis iumeiiat ue.chhors, by whom
TO was best known, win the void which his re-
mo.-' Hls created De most deeply felt.
uH,>s~rr,e Dan passed oI ia Burlins-
-.r v..- i.. @. .trmtry 1Hct and general Oh
rsa.- T'rseli-i1u= services IN the sov-
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-12-02

THE CAPURE OF The FLORIDA.-U nder the
details Of the capture OF the Florida. the
English journals Indignantly denounce the
affair.
The Times says the act was most iagrantly
lawless and presumes that the American
Government and citizens Will hasten 70 repu-
diate It and that the New York Chamber Of
Commerce Will scruple to forfeit itscharacter
by rewardins or justifying the crime commit
ted.
The Morning Post thinks the Federal Gov
ernment viii disown the act, but has some
misgIyings. IL thinks the outrage cannot
be permitted to pass unnoticed by other
powers, and that all maritime nations should
enter protest against it.
The Daily Telegraph thinks it will cause
unmitig.tsd satisfaction in New York at the
expense Of the loss Of national honor.
The London Herald believes that events
such as these will speedily force European
nations to interfere in the American difficulty
for q cir own security
1t is stated that the last vessel DESTROYED
byf the Florida before her capture at
Bahia, was the Mandarin, from Rio Janeiro
fo- Baltimore.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-12-02
PuILLrP.RrrG. c. Z. .ior. =

IT, T. q. Smith, Montpelier.
l rejoice to send you greeting by the first tel
ecraph despatch from the VI. & Vt. J. r. r. in
connection with our new railway. May it serve
90 unite more closely in the bonds Of fraternal in
tercourse the people Of either side Of the bor-
der.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-12-02

HALE's HoSEX or HoREHoUSD AsD TAr.-
Horehound hSs been from time immemorisl 4
popular remedy FOR coughs and colds. and tar
has ever enjoyed rare popularity for affections
Of the chest. air-pAsssges and lungs. Hale's
" Honey Of Horehound and Tar " is peculiar
combination Of the vital principle Of these two
msdlc.msats. and 10 said to cure. in conse-
quence, all that elsIs Of diseases which lead to
consumption in the most extraordinary ami re
liable manner How the Distinguished chsms.
has succeeded n blending these two great medi-
einsl forces is mystery but their remedial ef-
feet is amply vouchei for by ;hose the Honey
has cared.--N y. Tinss
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-12-02

We have room to-day only for a condensed
abstract Of the Act for the Incorporation Of
the City of darlington. just granted by the
Legislature. Tho main features Of it are as
follows