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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-12-30

NEw STEAuER.-The Champlain Trans
portation Company Is getting the lumber
and other material in ] eadiness. at their ship
yard in Shelburn lIarbor, for TIE construc-
ton Of new Lake Steamer. The ncw boat
is to he Of the same length as the steamer
United States. but viii be somewhat wider.
and viii be elegantly finished for the accom-
mediation of passengers. We suppose Its
construction will occupy all Of tire next
season
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-12-30

Things continue to look very badly for
Mr.. Hood, in Tennessee. Our cavalry under
Gen Hatch overhauled one of his flying col
umns on the 23d, near Columbia. and cap
tured Is more guns (Which must be about
all his remaining artillery, and 500 prison
ers,with wagon and pontoon trains and other
spoIls Gen. Thomas is still pushing aite
the demoralized remnants OF Hoods army,
which. without wagons and pontoons,is like
" to find 1t not so easy to re-cross the Ten
nessee River.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-12-30

Richmond rapers claim that the Union
RAIDERS under Sronemau and Burbridre VII.
have done So mu,h damage and caused :.
much excitement and alarm IN Southwestern
Virginia have returned to East tennessee
They also -ay ten. Davidson's expedition
from Baton Rouge has done inclcuAt.e
damage To- railroad. and destroyed Immense
quantities OF supplies.
1t Is said that Price Is recognizing ll,
army in Arkansas and that i- numbers
b 900. all Mi-suurians-
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-12-30

continued the cruelty of keeping them here
after we had given full notice of their sui-
fering condition Upon their own friends
rests Justly the charge of cruelty and neglect.
There has not been a day in the last year
when we woulI not have joyfully sent them
home to com tort and their friends, but Lin
coin would not have it SO he kept them
here suffering, and all for the sake of few
hundred negroes.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-12-30

The TENTH EERxoNT.-Coloncl " "
Henry of the 10th Vt. has been obliged bv
i'll health, to resign, and arrived in town on
Saturday evening, bringing with him the
colors of the regiment, which the line Off
GERS of the regiment, in ii series Of resolu-
tons highly complimentary to Col. Henry,
requested him to carry home with him to be
presented to the Governor and Legislature of
Vermont. These colors, torn by the shell
and bulletof ten hard fought battles,w to
be seen at the American Monday i { has been
suggested that a new stand of colors De pre-
sented to the regiment by the citizens of the
State and the Times says it is proposed to
raise the amount to purchase the banner in
the towns ofRutland, Burlington and Mont
pelier. A subscription paper for the object
will be circulated among our citizens.
The following are the battles in which the
regiment has been engaged Locust Grove.
Wilderness, SpottsYlvania, T5loporamv
Creek, Coal Harbor, Petersburgh. Moaoca-
cy Winchester, Fisher Hill "a. 'i.-
creek.
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ORDER OF EXERCISES

Tuesday EDeHiag Addresses > his TX
celloucv, J. Gregory Smith. Governor Of
Vermont, and Rev. P. r. White, President
OF the Association
Wednesday, F.rmoon.-Orgdnizat5n, 10
O'Clock. Appointment of Committees. Dis
cus=ion-Seb1ol Discipl re. Address--sub-
iect, "Ohi act Teaching - j. q. Moore. A..
N, Principal Of Rutland High School.
-Discussion-the Mos, Desir-
able Amount and Division of School Hours.
Adtness-suhject. "Character - Rev. John
Newman, D. D., President ofRipley Female
College.
Ereping. Adircss--uhlect, 3" Eiocut.on -
Prot. b. kellogg, Middlcbury college.
Thursday Forea9on.-Rcp5rt Of Commit
tees. Observation-Disclosures Employment of
Time for Iii Improvement. Adirr-s--ub-
iect. methods Of r.aclug LATIN ;'' Rev =.
d. Wickiam, d. D., Manchester.
afternoon Discussion Ea-li-a C1ar.-
slt..u. Addrc-s-subi,ct. 'Gymna-,i.-
Prot Z Marsh, University OF Vermont
/ Erming.-Addrcss Hon. j. :. Adams,
( S,.r,taIy of Board of Education.
Tire usual Railroad courtesy viii De *
tended to those ling tun fire one way.
Return -icsc,- must De obtained VI .he sc.-
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ARxs.-The arms and arulery.-l5,oo
muskets and three batteries of six Napoleon
guns each, with two caissons TO each gun,
obtained by the Governor for the armament
of the Vermont Militia, together with a
large supply Of ammunition, are arriving at
Montpelier. and are stored in the State
House. under guard Of the Veteran Reserve
C0rue
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-12-30

CoInsIoN.-There was a collision between
freight and passenger train, near Keene.
y. H.. Dec. Dist, by which three men were
killed, and others wounded. One of thu.
trains was out Of time. and had sent flag
man back to warn the other, but his signals
were not seen, owing probably to the storm.
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his command will be between six and seven
hundred. They leave on Monday evening on
first arrival Of Quebec trains, which will
bring other detachments. The Montreal
companies are in readiness to-day. Half Of
the .'Hochelaga 5" last night volunteered to
90 to the Montreal Witness, Dec.
O1rL
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NV YoKk. Dec =

Wv IWhhf UIO1 =
The Heraid's correspondent says Tie
rebel commander Hunter has gone up the
Savannah river with two light daft gun
boats
WLeeler's cavalry, Hardee's infantry an
Hunter gunb0ats are the rebels tormIilos
obstacle 10 Gen. Sherman's march on Aug1'-
Ia. with water transportation.
Gen Fitzpatrick is out hunting Tor oli
poor starved prisoners
Gen. Sherman considers Branchyille, ;
C., OF much greater importance than Clai''
ton, as 1t is the great railroad center am
seated there he could open ready commd1li5,
cation with Beaufort, when Charleston TOdA
tall from it own wea knees.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-12-30

Is LIST of Union prisoners who died at
Charleston, from Aug. Goth to Dec. 18th. we
notice the names of Corp. Il. chamberlain,
Go. F, llth Vt, q. Z. Bemis, L DuyaI and
5 Pouquett, Co. F, llth Vt, T. ;. Johns
ton, l. ). Turner and W. Kingston, Co.. +.
LIST Vt. Cavalry.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-12-30

The Times correspondent with Admiral
Plrtcr,writius from On board the Santiag, de
Cuba No Beau ort y. G.. Dee. Is. SAWS a
severe ale was encountered of cape Halter
as IN which Jhc little monitor Mahopac had
% narrow escape.
The Hrqds correspondent SAYS the sp0ils
of Sherman'> campaign are 1000 prisoners,
1900 horses 10000 negroes and 30 pieces OF
artillery and million dollars worth Of cot
ton burned.
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NV YnpE Nh 9

The IT751ne's Washington dispatch ss.s
Gen. Grant has telegrapted that the Rich
m,nd papers just in say an official disnatcb
from Wilmington. dated Dec 2lst. 10 4 NJ
states that tie advance OF the enemv's fleet
arrived of that port during the night pre-
vious. Oyer 30 steamers are now assembled
and more are following.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-12-30

AnJUrANT AND Inspector GESEHAL's OFFICE,
Uo13st1ct. Dec. -. 81
SPECIAL ORDER so. Il.
l. Arson J. CRANE, commissioned Superin-
tendent Of Recruiting in the Second Military
District, as designated by Gen. Order No. l Of
the Governor of Vermont. dated Nov. -. 1854
having rendered his resignation, the same is
hereby accepted, and be Is, at his own request,
relieved from further duty under SAID appoint
ment
. Ed. MAsoS Of Richmond is hereby ap-
pointed Superintendent Of the Second Military
District. vice Crane, relieved
BY order Of the Governor.
PETER 7. WASHBURN.
Adj't and Insp. Gen.
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New YORE. Dec. -
Gold sold this afternoon at 2lS.


NEW York, Dec -.
The Savannah Republican of Dec. q says
By the fortunes of war We to-day pass under
the authority Of the Federal military autll--
Ities. The evacuation has left the city gates
open, AMI Sherman with his army, viii o.
doubt take possession. We desire to counss.
obedience and ali proper respect on the part
of our citizens. and We express the belief tina,
our property and persons viii be respected
10y our military ruler.
The tear that Gen. Sherman viii repsa,
the Atlanta expulsion order We think Wit
ont foundation. Then he could n1t supply
for bis army and the citizens In our cas
food can be abundautly supplied for both l--
my and citizens.
IL tehooy1s all to keep within theirh0ls:
till zen. sherman can organize a Proves
system. Let our conduct De- such as o. w.
tue admiration Of magnanimous foe or
give no ground for complaint or harsh trsl.
ment on the part of him who will tor an &C.
definite period hold possession Of our city
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-12-30

CNcINNArI. Dee. -
lla Commercial has special dispatch
.rlm Nashville. winch says the headquarters
90. teen. Thomas are near Columbia. Gen.
Hood I- across Duck River His loss. since
coming INTO the state. L, 10000 His force
D, nos believed 10 be 10000 infantry and
5000 cavalry. The woods are tlll of desert
,r>. The roads are In o bad condition
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NEW YORK. Dec ;
Gold sold this afternoon at 2l7-


WV luhhs btN-
The HerGid-s correspondent details l'
bert's expedition 10 Gordonsyilie, va. -
sharp fgh, was had at Liberty Mills ]"
which tue rebels were driven. On eoni'-
within Two miles Of Gordonsyiile, II Va
found to he strongly defended, and relnio'.,
ments arrived from Richmond while 90.
forces were accommodating. Gen. l '1t n.
concluded it could not be taken VIII 10
force, and he returned.
The Worlds Washington dispatch " 81
rae Richmond Wing of the Goth s'a'e 1.. IN
S5oneman's command hab cuptured Iai' at
in South Western, Va. The yaiuaoie IL
work which supplied nearly all the 'O"'
racy were situated there.
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Vermont Tencher., Association.

The annual meeting of the yernc7; Teach
ers' Association viii be held az St. Adams,
commencing on Tuesday evening, January
10. 1865
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-12-30

teen. ia. NtJllk. struck pITJ 9t the ret-
g.. rau. Lyons force at daylight on the 10Th
inst. and defeated them. he captured all
,acir artillery. lie is rapidly pushing the
-e-rcdtinE rebels.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-12-30

EXPEDITION THROUGH THE GrLr STATS
Meaerc accounts are Yet published of the
expedition under Gen. Davidson. which lclt
Baton Rouge Nov. 9th. eut il Is known
that it arrived safely at Pensacola. Florida.
having passed through southern Louisiana.
Mississippi and Alabama, and Western
Florida
The Richmond papers predicted ,la- la,
expedition would be- JumIia-.l ilt -f.et
with lirtle opposition. ana Ie-.roy.. hr-c
quantities OF rebel army supplies. o,rursu.
a number Of towns. tearing up railroads.
burning bridges. capturing nlmH.r.. Iri--
Oncrs, TWO valuable mails, and irl.-.i.- iil-
mease damage on the enemy generally. Tie
operations caused great confederation. i.c
entire casualties were two killed. o.-.t
wounded and forty captured Ia. Ni-
sIpm papers called earnestly oa r..l ..r... -l
rise and destroy the invaders, Hl- ac.i..
did not respond.
Late rebel papers give additional accounts
of Davidson work from Baton E.l-. aeI .--
tlc southern portions Yi i..r o- tteul On,
6ull>atcs. Anon. otlerwal... portions ID
Mobile Is Ohio and Mobile and Dlclt North
ern Railroads were destroyed
The Richmond Examiner of the .2i bias
official information that c1l1mn ODD $1,000
federal, was 0n the Ohio and Mobile EliII.4
north of where it crosses the Mississippi.
The Richmond Why of the 22l SAYS tia.
several days since a ruding party came ul
from Pensacola. and cut the N0bi.eaud Great
Northern Railroad 40 Pl.lard'- - mile, t-.-.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-12-30

FoR PLsIqsBURGH.-Tne Steamer Montre-
al now leaves Burlington daily st 9 A. NJ,
tor Plattsburgh, returning in the afternoon.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-12-30

The Trl51He's Washington despatch s..-
Mo-eby again hv a report from Piedmont
Gold sold to-day AZ L2I-
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-12-30

JACOB GREENS prepared horse r..i.a is
one of She established institutions .- our
village. Hi- grinder is already in successful
operation for the coming season.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-12-30
NEW YORK. Dec .

As the exchange Of prisoners at Charleston
Is enecd. the hOmbardnent is to be resumed.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-12-30

NEw YoRk, Dec. %.
Gold sold to-day at 22l.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-12-30

DlN'r ENow WHAT ro uo WITH ID. -''r---
t.l with It's City thlrter.-Rntlaf H NTH
Not quite right. The only ,i.r 1 be-
done with 1t. ill tie meeting ioras... APP
pointed by law, j. 90 discuss &C.. and aat
Burlington is doing pretty w,u.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-12-30


Oar prisoners are inerease3 Jv -C-stn1t-y
finding them sscretei. The tlty Is 50 full 81
citi-ens, refugees and others, that many live
in the streets. Nearly SEQ Union prisoners
have succeeded in reaching our lines
The intelligence is highly favorable 'nh
gives Insurance 81 alri07t immediate sgseess-
lHr seer. rs Of the Navy declares Porter
~ii- capture Forts Fisher and Caswell. anu
then Porter viii be prepared 90 operate ia
reetly against Wilmington
Gen. sherman announces 10 the Secretary
r Var that hc intends TO mote up The "a
yanurH river Immediately md -ar -ur- -u-
Fusts. .,.
Sherman also says that alter this be VIII
SWING round upon the rear Of Charleston
destroying all It's railroad communications
On the way.
TIE news from Thomas IS also -lorious.-
Tie Inns brpa.h, Hood so sta-d On the north
eide o.. Gil" Tennessee, the river being impas-
sable. Hood Is without artillery and irn-
i'on-. i.Yml, proposes 90 move upon Hood
sui force aim 90 fight or To surrender.
c.ralmy was 1n Sunday night. p miles
-4uj. 90 Columbia. about half way between
tla- place and Tennessee river. The roads,
on account pf heavy PAINS, were nearly I'M
pi.-ta,c
Hood B, steadily rctreatinE before our ad-
7fJ-in- troops Prisoners who struggled
behind. or w"o ee-e deserted, axe being
brought iH everyday.
/. IS reported Hood intends 60 reach Ten
r---,- river near tae mouth oi Elk RIVER
Geu. Thomas iayin. forced him considerably
o.. -.t. ..-- lff.7r.4rV au- I,-ltf.sl ...trf-ltpr
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-12-30

TnERxomkrKR, Dec. 25d at A. @''
degrees below zero.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-12-30

NEW YORK, Dec -.
Gold sold th.- morning at 2241
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-12-30

The department has received no reports
from zen. Sherman except the telesraui- of
Gen. Sherman and Gen. Foster already pub
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-12-30
JOSEPH II. WILSON.
Breyct Mli.-ticn

late despatch ofthe 18th inst. 6 p NJ.
states that IN pressing the enemy Harrison 3
brigade came upon the ,uemy's infantry
strongly posted IN rail hrca>twlrks. and -
Close did he rusE up that. being compelled o.
tall back. tine lose of one gun was involved
The position was, however, taken ten min
utes afterwards, but the enemy bad run the
gun off The rebel force was brisaies of
. OF hundred men each. ten. Wood.
commanding the fourth corps, Is in support
of Gen. Wilson's, and both will continue On,
pursuit zealou-ly. have heard from Gen.
Stcadman u day He disemharkcd his
troops from the cars at Limestone Greek ON
that place at y. NJ. to day.
GEO. Ii. THOMAS
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X. BeE. ]. H Otey, Bishop Of Tennessee.
kt. Rev. R. P. Miles, Bishop Of Nashville.
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From the Hon. Judge N. Green,
President Of the Law School, al Lebanon, Tenn and
who was for 20 years on the Supreme Bench Of Ten
nessee
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Nashville and Chattanooga Rail-
road Company.

OFFIcr or EAsHymlE CHATTANOOGA Z, y. Co, I
January II, iss4. !
IT - ORDERED BY TIE BOARD or DiRECnORs,
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The prisonsrs' smusenenis n Libby
Prison are said b Be oecasioaailY ad-
dresses from General D,H aud other
officers, and once . week s cork opera
A triangle, violan, barjo, and tamborins
were bought By Subscription, aad several
officers having tasts ihs4 say give
very agreeable sconcertEi h-ss.f
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speoial Correspondence d 10 Cincinnati gaz,tt,.

special correspondence OF inc AiuCluuatl 3ttes
Ksoxv1LLE, Jan. 21.-Our entire force
has crossed the Holston at Strawberry
Plains, and is falling back 70 new po-
sition. Woods aud Sheridan's divisions
have been passing through here al day
and crossing the river opposite the city.
A number Of men were sent 10 work this
morning on the Notifications, and three
batteries were brought in by cars yes
terday, and placed in position The adj
vance of our csvslry reached SeyieFville
to .dsy, but did 0tmset the enemy. A
detachment of LOngstreets cavalry har-
assed our rear when falling back from
cambridge, but inflicted no damage worth
mentioning. Lieutsnaht VIM. Brown Of
the 93d Ohio, was taken prisoner, and
private George Cummins Of the 1st Ohio,
killed. r..ts.
Au kinds Of extrsysgant rumors are
afioat as to Longstreet's intentions and
mcvements I have mes a number Of Off
GERS to day who pronounce the whole
thing . huge scare. on our part The
general impression, however, is that
Lo1gslreet intends to give us another
siegs. Whichever Of these opinions be
correct. it is very certain that matters
here will not remain long in their present
quiet confederation. ~ 1890. -sss'
L0Dgstreet has a strong snd well fer
tilted position At Bulls Gap, where the
Tennessee and Virgins railroad cuts the
Bays mountains. Mskiag this q base,
he can with -gFest facility throw forces
into the valley en- either side.
As there is much about present move
ments, that is IS yet inezpiiesbls,I viii
swat further developments. SUPER.
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Mr.. Wilsoa said, IN the Senile, 81
think we have IN the army 10000 men,
Of which 400 000 are effective soldiers.
do not think tue rebels have over 225,-
0e0. IbaVe good rssson fer this belief
think the rebellion will be eTushed 0ug
By October"