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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-02-10

ryuOICr COUNTRY RESTnENCE AND FARM rOR
eale ~ acres first class buildings fruit aud ade
frees 80 miles in New Jersey half mile from depn, See
The ornel a g. Cedar street, hfst floor. Il. A. CLARK
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-02-10

YyoUSTeY SEAT FOR sALE-AT YoNkERs; LARoI.
tao story house, barn ani carriage house, 40 acres oil
6hcice iaat Abundance fruit OF all kinds fine view, one
mile osn dero Viii he sold at bargain Also hne
Bu.ld'ng ste, on warburton avenue. =
JOHN A. KENYON So Nassau street.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-02-10

SyaoICE FARM FOR SALE-NEAR TARRyTowN;
~ 80 Of prime land good house. barn and cara &c
house ali fences perfect order abundance OF tit,
ana nsa pond near the door Price and terms TO suit
g. A. KENYON. SO Nassau street.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-02-10

I,oR sALE-TfiE CHEAPEST HOUSE IN BROoKiyE,
three story, marble basement under cellar iroa bal
cony, bo aud cold waier saI rnon mnra'e washs anl,
gage; occupied by the owner. WIN. " BRlDGENs. MOI
Clinton place, Clinton street Nelson street o. 'o'
William n. ".
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-02-10

kVn sALE-h BRICK faRBs STORY AfriG AND
es.enent House, oesr Washington s,u1rc It bss
swo story extension, 20 feet front III rooms with ali odern
inpros smsnts aud II IL la tee condion msje
Wal street. = ''"t -
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-02-10

(AygrcE Or TRUSTEES or CREDITORS AND STOCK
~ hcders 81 tue oha and MISSISSIPPI Ralf9aa .onpanf
astra Dgas1l ~ Wali street, Sr~ YORK Decempef ns
1856; trs having been KEEP OPEN y ~ credSis ~.
anon equitable terE,s des'guscn ~ ,he
TIA srcemeni ior period OF years the trustees aow
eve usicc taa aud after the 6 day o. Marcs uexs
tncy will decline receive into the 1rcsnny iuttef uoaas
caVpeaa claus sseck ctcep. upon sucu terms sn Ss
alrs they shah from time to tine deernloc
~ "'''' o 'as EDWIN BARTLETT. Cbssssssa-
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-01-29

ON wednesday. the 20th instant. be
tween the hours OF one and two O'Clock, p.
NJ, sandy Kavanagh and William Barnet
were executed within the walls Of the State
Prison, in tins place, pursuant 10 the
sentence Of the Court, pronounced at
Burlington. Oct 3, 1862. the time for
which they were reprieved having ex-
pircd. The execution was conducted by
Sheriff Richmond of Woodstock, in the
presence Of the number Of citizens prescribed
By the statute, viz. twelve; among whom
were several physicians. At one o'clock the
prisoners were taken from their cells. with
their hands bound securely with thongs and
fastened to their waists, the Sheriff and the
Chaplain Of the Prison, ReY. MalcOm Doug
las. leading the way TO the gallOws. On
mounting the scafi0ld the death warrant was
read to the prisoners by the Sheriff. On be
ing asked If they had nothing to say, Kava-
nagh replied that he had not, except. God
have mercy upon ME, - which he repeated sew
cral times Barnet declared that he was not
guilty His wife killed herself He thank
cl the Chaplain for his interest in his be-
half. and proiessed to have found that which
prepared him 70 die. He loved God with all
his heart Prayer was offered by the Chap
lain, when the ropes were adjusted, the caps
drawn on. and the unhappy men ushercd
into eternity. Everything was conduct
ed with great propriety and solemnity. Af-
ter an interval Of half an hour, prayer was
again offered by the Chaplain, the bodies
were taken down and placed in plain collins,
and inferred in the Prison burying ground,
the Episcopal service being read at the
grave.
kayanagh was born in Ireland, and was
63 years of age. Barnet was born in Eng
land, and was 80 years Of age.
Thus, after "a long interval, has the majes-
icsty of the law against murder been vindi-
catcd-the sacredness Of life proclaimed,
and Gods command, given before the Law at
Sinai, and when society was about to enter
upon its second and last trial "Wh0so
sheddeth mans blood by man shall his blood
be shed. been obeyed by the State. May
the transaction, painful as it Is, through the
Divine blessing. serve 10 deter men from the
commission Of this great Cbrouicie.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-01-29

WHAT BECOMES or DEAD HoRsEs.-SOme
people Will no doubt he astOnished 10 learn
that large fortunes have been made every wear
since the commencement of the war. ont of
the dead horses Of the Army Of the Potomac
The popular idea Is that when R0sinantc
yields up the ghost he Is buried in some field
or left 10 moulder into mother earth in the
woods somewhere Not 50. lie has made
his last charge and gnawed his last fence
rail, but there Is from so % so in the old
fellow yet. \ contract for the purchase Of
dead horses in the Army Of the Potomac. for
the ensuing year. was let a few days ago. To
the highest bidder, at 81 g. per head. de-
liyered at the factory Of the contractor.
Last year 500 600 was cleared on the con-
tract. and this year it is thought 500. 0O0
can be made on it. The animals die at the
rate Of about fifty per day, at the lowest cal-
cuatiOn.
At the contractor 4 establishment they are
thoroughly dissectcd First, the shoes are
pulled of; ; they are usually worth fifty cent,
a set. Then the ho0is are cut off they
bring about two dollars set Then comes
the caudal appendage. worth half a dollar
Then the hide don't know what that sells
for. Then the tall0w. # il is possible 10 ex-
tract t,llow from the army horse, which
think extremely doubtful, unless he die i'm
mediately after entering the service. and
last, but not least, the shin-bones are valu-
able, being convertible into a variety of ar
ucles that many believe TO be composed of
pure IVORY, such as cane-heads. knife-handle-
&C. By the time the contractor gets through
the '' late lamented' steed, there Is hardly
enough of him left u feed A bull-uuu on
Hereafter, kind reader, when You see
dead be hOss, don't turn up your nose at
him. but regard him thoughttully as the
foundation for large fortune in a single
year. lie may, Individually, be a nuisance,
but d" there Is that within which Iasseth
SHOW 100000 a year
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-01-29

NOBLE PURPosE AND The GLORIOUS Re-
sCLT--lhere are as many roads TO fame and
fortune as there were gateWays 10 ancient
ihehes. Your ambitious warrior Is for carving
ms way with the sabre-Your aspiring politician
for man9uvring his way by subtlety and con-
summate art; but there is one broad grand
path to the goal, along which nothing base can
travel. 1t is the path set apart for the march
OF talent, energy, and noble purpose, and.
though iull Of obstacles. it contains none which
great man cannot surmount. This fact has
been e1empllhed in innumerable instances, but
IN lew more iorclbly than in the career Of Doc
tor HOLLOWAY, of London. For twenty-five
years he may be sad to have been climbing
The steep where Fame, proud temple shines
scattering blessings at every step. He appears
% nave reached the summit at last The staff
upon which be has leaned in MS ascent has been
ApvERrIsING, and by its aid has not only real
izeI worldwide celebrity and splendid for
tune, but has been enabled TO familiarize mil
Mons Of the SICK with the healing properties of
nis Pills and Ointment, who would never other
Tise have been benefited thereby. The victims
u dyspepsia in this country, and unfortunately
their name Is legion, have good cause to
rejoice that SO Wide publicity has been given
10 the virtues Of his Pills through the columns
Of the American press; for, if we are rightly
informed. they have cured and are now curing
more cases Of this distressing complaint than all
other medicines combined. We hear. too. of
cures Of scroflla and other external disorders
by the Ointment, which, if they were not vouch-
al for by the best authority, we should pro-
h9uuoe Incredible. These medicines seem to do
Sn' no other advertised medicines have ever
1tiore-.fuifl the promises Of the Gdrer-
''"''i-.N J. " Police Ga-efte.''
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-01-29

I IlUNTING WHITE MEN WITH BLOoDHOUNDS-
IL has been several times stated in army cor
respondencc that in the Southwest the rebel
officers hunt desertcrs and conscripts with
blOOdhounds, Just as they once did fugitive
slaves. 1t seemed incredible that this should
be true, a. a general fact, and we presume it
was not credited, but the fact is fully con-
hrmed by advertisements for bloOdhOunds ia
some of the Mississippi and Alabama papers
for this very purpose A Union cavalry Off
Ger on duty in West Tennessee writes:
II have been out with my regiment scout
ing for weeks in the region living between
the Tennessee and Mississippi rivers, north
east of Memphis. For the first few days, we
were after a guerrilla company, who were
engaged in hunting up, or hunting down,
conscripts with dogs. Brutal and horrible
as it may seem, It is nevertheless strictly
true, and You may may rely on it. that at
this very hour, hundreds Of the people Of
West Tennessee, Mississippi and Alabama.
are being hunted down with hlOOdhOunds |
could not realize ituntil bv the most positive
evidence | found 1t trne. We were almost
within hearing Of the baying Of the hounds.
and sent out a scouting party who came very
near catching some Of the devils If they
had been caught. they would heaye received
short shrilt.'
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-01-29

The ENLIsTED PRIsoNERs.-We learn. on
the h"st authority, that the persons who re-
Gently escaped from Montpelier Jail. did apply
to \. F. Nichols E>q. of Braiutree to enlist:
that they did sign the papers. as also did the
surgeon; and also that Hon. y, B. Hutchin-
son did administer the oath. But Mr. II.
knew what he was about. as well a. what
they were about. lie did not sign the pauers
as magistrate, believing that Mai. Austine
would not receive the man. and moreover feel
ing that the demands of the laws of the state
were IN tins case of more importance than IT.
erults who would probably be rejected. Ilay-
ing done somuch, Mr. Hutchinson telegraph
ID to the authorities here. and the men were
-c-arrested and returned to their old quarters
which arc much better than Libby prison
rooms clean and ratous good UaHon's
journal
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-01-29

On the afternoon and evening of Jan. 2lst,
the good people of westford. nearly two hundred
in number, gathered at my boarding-place (the
house Of C. c. Jackson), where was permitted
a very pleasant visit with them; made especially
so by the presence of large number of friends
from the sister churches OF this place
The very liberal donation they left me "a sum
Of over s9l in money, after all expenses were
deluctcl,) shows their appreciation of and re-
speet for the Gospel Of Christ, and was but the
natural expression Of their kind and generous
hearts.
wish to acknowledge to them, through the
columns Of this paper, my heartfelt gratitude for
the pleasure Of their company and for the gift Of
their hands And it is my earnest prayer that
they may receive from the hands of a gracious
God IAN hundred fold now in this time. aud in
the world to come eternal life
b. F. LIvIyGsroS.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-01-29
CoyoBrss has been discussing amendments

CoNGBEss has been discussing amendments
to the Revenue law, especially one increasing
the tax on spirits, and on Friday passed
the bill a. amended The tax now levied,
and due on ali spirits ON hand for sale is 90
cents gallon, instead Of 20. Imported
sririts are also taxed the same, the stock On
hand az well as future Importation.
The reason given for levying this tax upon
liquors now on hand,as well as on all here
after distilled. il said to be- that al dIslller-
les have been running to the extent OF their
eara,itv for months, in fear Of an increased
tax : 50 that they might perhaps be idle Tor
a long time, and Government get no revenue
from them. Applying the increased tax to
the stock on hand secures the revcnae which
would otherwise be lost.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-01-29
Thirty-Eishth congress--First Session.

There has not been anything remarkably
exciting. or remarkable in the way of pro-
gress in business, in Congress during the
last week. Resolutions expressive Of the
opinions of those VINO offer them on public
affairs continue to be offered sometimes TO
be laid on the table sometimes to be referred.
On Monday the Senate passed the joint re-
solutions of thanks to Major Generals Hook
er. Meade, Banks. Burnside and Howard
and the officers and men Of their armies It
also passed the enrolment bill.
In the House the resolution instructing
the committee on Military Affairs to inquire
into the propriety Of ezempting acting clergy
men Of all denominations from the draft, was
laid on the table by large majority.
The resolution Of Mr.. Cox, Of Ohio, to ap-
point boaid Of commissioners. who can, by
negotiation, reach the Southern autboritics
with "a view TO an immediate exchange Of
prisoners. and taking the matter out Of the
hands Of Gen. Butler, was land on the table
by a vote Of 81 against SO
Mr. Schonck reported back from the Mill
tary Committee. the resolution Of the Senate,
for ilint committee On the conduct OF the
war. with an amendment authorizing them
To INQUIRE into all contracts made with any
of the departments, and to sit at such times
and places as they may think proper, during
the recess Of Congress.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-01-29
POetr Y :,


,,..,,.., ,srart sbe thinks none listen,
a-A''- ~ ,he carols, and now she stops;
-. IN, evening star begins to glisten
..,,ss1 Mercy your mother taught you
AM nae and cares that TO maids belong
.,, scholar 10 read and to sew, she thought you,
Pur she did not teach you that tender song
4 crash Of b0ughs-one through them breaking
Mercy Is started, and fain would fy,
But en a she turns, her steps o'ertaking,
He pleads with her" Mercy, It is but | ~
Mercy l' he touches her hand unbldden-
The air is balmy, pray you stay
Vercv7' Her downcast eyes are hidden,
And never a word she has 10 say.
TIL closer drawn, her prisoned fingers
Te takes TO his lips with a yearning strong;
frl she murmurs low that late she fingers,
Her mother will want her, and think her long
GOOD mother is She. then honor duly
The lightest wish in her heart that stirs;
But there Is a bond yet dearer truly,
Ana there is a love which passeth hers
-. Mercy Mercy 80 Her heart attendeth,
And the blush On her maiden brow Is sweet;
She lifts her face when hrs own be bendeth,
And the lips Of the youth and the maiden
meet
Jean IayciOir.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-01-29

\ STORY ABoUr THECLAY FANILY.-When
the great statesman Henry Clay was living. he
purchased farm in Kentucky for his son
Ihonia sandstocked and prepared it thorough
ly for his use. After few years residence
on the farm, Thomas wrote to his father for
more money, that his farm needed important
improvements and he had not the wherewith
to procure what he needed. Mr. Clay yreplcd
to the effect that as he (ThOmas)hid squan-
dercd the means he had given him in prcpar-
ing the farm for his use he should now goto-.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-01-29
NUMBER THIRTY ONE

Thomas replied in a brief letter TO his father
az follows This letter is now with q friend in
this city, and may be given to the saitary
fair
MY Dear Father: Your kind letter Of
instant is before me have perused and
digested its contents and, am obliged to return
you my warmest gratitude for the kindly
admonition it contains The destination
you direct me to 20 will be strange TO me,
and have deemed it the part of a dutiful son
to request of you letter Of introduction.
Hoping soon to hear from you. | remain your
most obedient and dutiful son.
THOMAs CLAY"
Cincinnati Enquirer.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-01-29

.,-iif.A! -iihAIp OF lT.-During recent railroad
az i''''i' gh The Little Juniata, some boxes
Nero oseTiaaled which presented, suspicious
aiitaidii1c' anu some one suggested that
ihey contained powder. and instantly they
were hustled INTO the water to prevent explo-
SION 1t turned out not long alter that tie
contents OF the lrishtlul b,xss was not now
der. out ereenbaeks, To the a,ponnt If 20
o0O,0OO. forwarded by the Government 10
pay Western troops. The b5yes we're for
tlnatcly water-tight.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-01-29

The Prince of Wales has presented TO
Harvard college a copy Of the photographs
of the Samaritan Pentateuch taken during
the visit Of his highness to Nabloos. This Is
claimed 70 be the oldest manuscript in the
world. The Samaritans say that it is more
than three thousand years Old, and that it
was executed by grandson of Aaron.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-01-29

Association met at O'Clock, and listened
with interesD to an address from Rev. Mr.
Foster of Burlington, upon Sc The Legacy Of
the Ages Teacher. trustee"
The discussion of the morning upon 1.-THE
Use of Text Books was then continued by
Mcssrs. Abbott, CiIley and Camp, after which
the Association adjourned to meet at Q
O'Clock on Saturday morning.
Jan %, Morning Session.
Association met at O'Clock. The Com
nittee on Nominations reported the follow
Ing officers for the ensuing year:
Prcs.-J ; Cillcy, Williston.
Cor. S,c'y.-J. W. lough, Williston.
Re- SOL L. Lawrence, Burlington.
Toas-A. B.iScaver, Burlington.
lle, Presd,nts.-G.,W. Ranslow, Milton
John Woodruff, Wcstiord Geo. II. French.
Jndcrhill Rev. Lewis Francis, Colchester
Asa Sanderson, Essex Rev. c. B. Tracy,
Jericho r. j. Morse, Bolton Prof. NJ. Il.
Buckham, Burlington Rev. A. d. Barber.
Williston E. b. Green, Richmond +. \.
Nash, Shelbume II. Lawrence, St. George;
2. E. Pease, Charlotte W. l. Byington,
Hinesburg E. NJ Fargo, Huntington.
The report was accepted and adopted
The following resolution was then made
tic subject of discussion
..Eaoiret That Teaching. as well as Theol-
1-y Law, Medicine should be a profession. and
that Quarkery IN it as u them Is to be leprccat-
ci.' Discussed by Messra. Macomber, Camp.
Lawrence, Hough and Ferrin.
The subject Of School discipline was next
introduced and discussed by Nlcssrs. j. 5.
Cilly. Camp, Shonyo, Iligbcc and Scaycr.
The afternoon has been occupied by
meeting of the children of the schools. who
were addrc~scd by able and interesting speak
sr after which the Association adjourned.
llo's AND LADDER Co., No. Hook .
and ladder Co.. No. / had their Annual !
supper at the Howard Hotel, On the evening
lf the 2oth. The following were the toasts
given
r.. CaIr Ega,sr-The Fire Brigade Of
burlington recognize in him an able and efficient
.'guera.. may bis shallow never be less. nor his
lrccs weakened
Chief Engineer Nelson responded briefly.
u. PrfeHh1l C9uuase.-Our faithful
-tewarl--may their abor- for the current year
be light; we know they will De acceptable.
AID thc members of the Committee were
absent, -1 ODD response was made 70 this toast.
Ba1er Earas Co.. ". Bully bows. The
HOOKS are always with them.
Capt, Hildrcth replied
Ethan -fG.s Eag.ss &c.. .No I've shall
.lVays carry our -ri,t to that mill, So long as
hey have the best -uII-r.
10 which Capt Miller responded.
To.uaiser, -No. Last but by no means
east We hope you viii grow.
Responded 20 by Capt Pnney.
Tts Press-A power u front As well as rear
q the throne, potent for good or evil May iis
r'slaH ever remain untrammellel
Responded TO by G.. II. Bigclow Of the
Fues
T-t or Haoss''-Nay - be long before
mixer - attached to your line
Capt.. Brooks stated raat j. ;. Adams had
cen expected to respond to this sentiment
.ut hc was unayoidably absent from town.
0r Haa.-Long life and prosperity TO Dan.
ity his heart never grow Oh, nor his hrier be
omc empty
Nr Barber was dragged in" to reply.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-01-29

Ma. LINcoLN AND THE MISIsTERs.-One Of
the latest stories Of Mr.. Lincoln, Is of his IN
terview with delegation Of ministers. 1t
is not reported that they had much to say
when they were admitted to the presence
but in taking leave one Of them remarked
he chopped the Lord was on our side. II
don't agree with you, of course they
looked amazed-''I hope indeed that We are
on the Lords side -
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-01-29

The following bill, having passed b5;h
Houses, now only awaits the Presidents sig
nature 10 become a law
-' Articles Of clothing being manufactured
IF wool. cotton or linen. and compressed in "a
package not exceeding two pounds in weight.
addressed to any non-cOmmlssioned officer OF
private serving IN the armies Of the United
States, may be transmitted in the mails Of
the United States at the rate Of eight cents.
TO he in all cases prepaid, for every four
ounces or any fraction thereof, subject to such
regulations as the Postmaster General may
prescribe -
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-01-29

Boston firm received, a day or two ago,
from their Washington correspondents 800
bill on the Chieopec bank Of Springfield, for
which $500 in confederate money was paid,
a short time since, IN Richmond. The rebels
snecr at Yankees with all their old time ar
rogancc. and then seize with avidity chance
to exchange eight confederate dollars for a
Yankee one.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-01-29

\ report Of the Pension Commissioner
shows that 81 ,2sl application, for pension
nave been received up TO the lst inst OF
this number, >, ,557 cases-more than one
third of the whole number-have been finally
acted on, and more than another third (2ge
oo9)acted on SO far a. Is properly within tbs
power Of the Office are delayed hy the failure
Of eliminates. OF their attorneys, 10 supplye,-
senual omissions OF necessary evidence in sup
port Of the same. These cases have cost the
pticc much more labor than those tnrlly dis
posed Of
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-01-29

No>rEAI ASn NLN1sI JecuoN Iui-
wAY.-Tae grading Of this road ha, iern
completed. except about hali mile from the
Clnada Line 20 the junction with Stan-;cid
Railroad. Two miles Of track are already
laid. and 500 to ns Of rails are distributed.
The rest Of the iron VIII arrive at the orcI,-
ing OF navigation in the Spring. The rOad
will Be fnishci in july
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-01-29

M ,Hl EIGHTH EERHoNT.-A ,rivate letter
sn5.a-.s ,5,,agl by one Of the ITasbargb Errret,'
- sI'Scfi ioers, from member of tbis 49,,
Tnicn Is now at New Iberia. L.. srsTes tba,
.ne regiment had re-cnlisted for Tho ~ 90
!" 'Hnt shortly he expected home on fnrlonrb
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-01-29

Before the war about 900 600 tons of ice
were annually consumed in this country, and
about half that average quantity was export
Cd. The war has increased the home demand
The expectation of American ice 10 England
which commenced about the year 1913, at
'uc time exceeded 10000 tons per annun.
tt has much declined owing 70 the increase
IN the price. and England mas now a great
rade Tor the article with Russia. Norway and
sweden, even with Iceland, We believe The
'5tal money value Of "a year : ice c9nsump-
aar 80 the nited States. before the war.
-as about 3 .00O.00 The dealers have
e-uhrly advanced the price year after year.
lt I- now about double what it was in lS5G.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-01-29

There Is authority for saving that the
great fye-Jwcnty loan closed THURSDAY. the
entire amount Of $500 900 ,GU0 having been
subscribed. The absorption during the pres
cnt week has been very rapid, subscriptions
having been made OF over Sl3 JOG. 900 daily
Nearly million of the loan was sold YES
tcrday 10y the government asent.-Eight mil
lions were ordered by telegraph.