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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-03-11

RUN's DoINGS.-A woman went % a wood
yard in a very cold dry and asked % see The
mead man. He came forward. ''Sir." said
she. 'can you let me nave quarter Of a
cord of wood for that ?" handing him a
piece of money my children are frcez-
ing
The man looked closely at her ..Whv,
are YOU not Seth Blake's wife - he asked
Yes, sir, | am, sand the woman
How does it happan you are in such low
circumstances p asked the man.
Sir" answered Mrs. Blake. rum did
it"
That's bad, - said the man.
Yes, sir, it IS bad. Nv children are
starving, and rum did that. Nv children
are ragged, and rum did that. Nv children
are growing up outside Of church, outside
of the Sabbath-school. outside the day-school:
and rum does that. My husband, once
kind and industrious, Is now vagabond,
and rum did it. Nv heart is broke, and
rum did that. And the poor woman sunk
down on log Of wood, the picture of want
and woe.
Nor did the rough woodman keep his eve,
dry, for he remembered the time when Seth
Blake was a. promising a young printer as
ever was. He married nice woman, ami
the young couple started in lie with as fair
prospect OF comfort and happiness as young
couple could well have. They had seats in
the Methodist church too, and used u bc
seen listening othe word of God.
But Seth had weak point He ieollld
sometimes drink He did not quite be-
lieve IN total abstinence. Taste not. touch
not, handle not, was not his motto.
The habit gained on him. 1t mastered
him it ruined him and the worst of it all
Is, that drunkard's family 80 often has 70
share drunkard's shame and degradation.
Touch not, taste not, handle not, boy-.
That l. the oaly ,tie ground. Any o,her
may sink YOU.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-03-11
NEW HAMPSHIRE EbECTioS:
A UNION VICTORY.


Returns from u towns in New Hampshire
give the following figures Gilmore Il $40 ;
Harrington 1922 scattering 81. Gilmore
is elected by 1000 majority. All > OF re-
publican councillors are elected probably.
Nine of II senators elected, are republican
and a majority Of the representatives. There
have been heavy union gains in every town
heard from except three.
Last year the Senate WAS composed OF
Republicans and Democrats the House Ol
1870 Republicans and al Democrats. Ira
A. Eastman. Democratic candidate for Gov
ernor. had 32 .924 votes all Others, 33.5lo.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-03-11

New ENGLAND AGRIoULTURAL ASSOCIATION.
The Association Of Thoroughbred Stock
breeders held its annual meeting at Wor-
cester, Mass, on the ID Upon its adjourn
ment, the assembly organized the " New
England Agricultural Association The list
Of officers contains, we notice, very liberal
sprinkling Of Vermont names. The Vermont
vice president, is Daniel Kimball of Rutland
One of the two Secretaries Is Henry Clark
of Poultney The Treasurer Is Thomas
Saunders of Brookfeld, Vt Among the
thirty Trustees are Col. Daniel Needham,
Queechey George Campbell, Westminster,
Edwin Hammond, Nliddlebury; Ebenezer
Bridge of Pomfret A. A. Clark Of St. Al
bans
Any person in New England can become
member by paying s. into the funds of the
Society.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-03-11

the result OF the recent County election, as
q decisive verdict in favor of a repeal of the
prohibitory law. But that is not so clear
q might at first blush be supposed
That large portion of the inhabitants of
the County desire the repeal of the law is
indeed evident and it is also true that large
portion of those who now desire license
law would prefer to that the removal Of all
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-03-11
Josh Billings, the Philanthroris, beg, lsat

Josh Billings, the Philanthropls, hegs lea
u state
That onions are good for bad breth.
That Rockawa clans are a good opening
for emmy yung man
That shiys are salled she becauze tia '.-
WIS keep a man on the lookout.
That ' turning water into wine Il MP
axle in there days worth, at least, gao is'
cent.
That boys amt apt to turn ont well VT
don't git up till 10 O'Clock in the mornn-.
That. if a man lie agoins tn make bur
ness ov >arving the Lord, he likes tn see h.-
du it when he measures up onions az vel '
when he he boilers glory halleluyer
That wisdom amt nothing more than o
kated cunning -Pougbksepsi1H.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-03-11
New Publications.
H.RrER's MAGAZINE for March

HARrER's MAGAZINE for March
The opening article, on the capture Of
Washington and Baltimore, by the British
force. und,r Ross and Cockburne. IN 1914, Is
especially worthy Of perusal by all who are
not oh enough to remember the events Of
those remarkable transactions, as they oc-
Cured The reader will be struck with the
difference between the gigantic military oI-
erations for the protection Of Washington in
1851, and the puny ones of 1914. There is
an unusual number of readable stories in this
number Of Harper For sale by Fuller
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-03-11

The NEw HOTEL IN SrowE.-Mr. Bing-
hams New Hotel is in active progress and
will be ready to open about the LIST of June.
1t will be, We are told, the largest Hotel in
Vermont. 1t is to be lighted with gas, made
by brakes patent apparatus, manufac-
tured by the Burlington Automatic Gas
Company.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-03-11

\ CONscRlPTIoS BATTLE WIN W0yES.-A
Browntown, few days ago, an attack was
made on nest Of delinquents. The desert
ers got wind Of it and escaped TO the swamp
but the attacking party were CALAMITY me
by a garrison Of women, and after a sn''.
and sharp engagement were compelled u 70
tire. They have often passed through 81 ~
ers Of shot and shell unmoved. but who
thunder can stand before perfect avalan'-
Of axes, hot water, and hotter eplthets irla
female batteries Sumter Is. O. Wa
man.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-03-11

The three negroes Of the Nassachase'H
55th regiment who were hung in Florida i'
a fragrant outrage on an sged white woma'
we're from tie lowest strata of city lite. a1
were among the hardest men in the regiment
They were greatly surprised by their -fr
tcnce. having apparently no proper scnss F
the enurmi-y % their act IN which t1e- '
carcd o. the lar; the woman ws> wi.lr-
participation. although the evidence WIS over
wheluHngly against them. Why wsr'
not taught. they repeatedly asked. '' Orr
such consequence would result from 81
an act Sigh~. tears, gruaus. prayer
every conceivable expression of rrm'r>e
horror attestcd tine depth OF 'heir ieelI'-
When the hour pf execution came. hrwr''
they met their lare calmly
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-03-11
The Atlanta RsgiStsr says

TIE BROOKLYN SANITARY FAIR nominally
closed on Saturday night. The total re-
ceipts were 1866, 900, besides funds in the
hands Of the committees not yet reported
Much remained to he s1ld at auction, and
the total net receipts will probably reach
S4OO. 600
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-03-11

THE NEW REBEL CoNNANpER-rx-cHrrr.-
is not often one reads a sharper bit Of sar-
casm than the following from the Richmond
(Na.) Wing. To be fully appreciated, it is
to be remembered that Bragg has beenuniyer
sally condemned throughout the South for bad
generalship; that no other rebel general ex-
cept Pemberton, is SO much disliked that
JEFF. Davis bad treatment of Gen. Sterling
Price, caused a howl throughout the confed-
eracy; and that bitter iealousies exist be-
tween Davis and Beauregard and Johnston
1t is in admirable keeping with that Difference
for the general opinion, and that desire to pre-
serve harmony in all branches Of the public ser
vice, that have so signslly characterized the E1-
ecutve Department Of the Government, that
Gen. Bragg has been assigned to duty at the
seat Of Government, charged with the conduct Of
military operations in the armies Of the Confed-
eracy, in place of General Lee When man
fails in an inferior position, it is natural and
charitable to conclude that the failure is due to
insdequacy of the task to his capacities. and wise
to give him larger sphere for the proper exer-
ton of his abilities.
If, for example, general has shown himself
incompetent to the command Of a single army
and the conduct. Of military operations within a
limited area, ii is logical and right to try him
with the command of armies and the manage
ment Of operations without limit. So, too, when
a man has done well in high position, it is the
best possible proof that he would do better in an
inferior one, and it becomes duty at once to re-
duce him. All sensible men, therefore, see the
propriety Of eleyating Bragg and lowering Lee.
Weare surprised that a cotemporary should have
thought it worth while TO mention that this pro
ceeding has not only the approval Of Gen. Lee,
but also Of Gems. Johnston and Beauresard.
The country would have inferred as much, as
ii has been long been understood that the Presi-
dent does nothing without consulting these dis
tnguished leader, especially the h-t uanle,l.
since, however, these lttle revelations have been
considered ft to be made, we are happy 10 have
il in our power to add that, while the generals
named simply approve, there are Others who are
inexpressiby delighted, anon. w.i,m We may
mention Gems Polk, Breckinridgs, Buckner.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-03-11

Dispatches from Chattanooga indicate that
the rebels are pressing our lines. Our I'd
vance has been withdrawn from Tunnel Hill
TO Binggold
The rebel furnaces at Atlanta have stop
ped running for want Of coal.
Adyices from Knoxville state that the rebel
Gen. Loncsrect Is supposed % he at Green
field. and his forces hold Bulls Gap Il Is
thought that only small portion OF his army
ha, gone Io Georgia.
Our advance Is near Norri-t1wn.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-03-11

PERsoNAL.-Hon. Obadiah Noble of Tin
mouth was found dead in his room on Sun
day morning last. He had been for many
years a prominent man in Rutland County.
The Rutland Herald says that E. \. Cha
pin, Esq, Superintendent of the Rutland and
Burlington Railroad, is soon to retire from
that road to assume the position Of Superin-
tendent of the Harlem Railroad, New York
Col. E. NJ Brown formerly Of Montpelier,
who was for while editor of the New Or
leans Della during Gen. Butler's administra-
ton, is now editing the Neto Regime, daily
paper Just started at Norfolk Va.
Rev. WILLARD CHILD d. D. was dismissed
BY council on Wednesday of last week from
the pastoral charge Of the Congregational
Church in Castleton. All was harmonious, and
resolutions of regret and SORROW at the sep
aration were read and unanimously adopted
by the Church.
Rev. Thomas Starr King, pastor of the
Unitarian church in San Francisco. died
Friday msrning of diptheria after brief ill
ness.
Brigadier General Albion P. Howe, lately
commanding division of the Sixth corps,
has been transferred to the post of Chef of
Artillery, vice Brigadier General Barry. or
dered to General Grants department
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-03-11

IHB GErTTsBURGH BATTLEFIELD Assocn-
TioS.-lt may not be generally known that
the purchase Of the battle-ground Of Gettys-
burgh, and the preservation of the artificial
and natural defences Of our lines. in the
same condition as at the close Of the battle.
has been undertaken BY an Association Of
patriotic Pennsylvanians. The grounds have
been secured, and the necessary fund is be-
ing rapidly created by subscription-the
shares consisting of ten dollars each. The
object Is one Of national Importance, and
should find many among the patriotic citizens
Of Vermont, whose troops had so large
share in the strife and glory of the battle,
willing to participate. Such may remit their
contributions to d. McCoNAUGHEY, Esa.
of Gettysburgh, the Secretary of the associa-
tion-who, leading lawyer of that place.
is devotlng himself largely to the promotion
Of this laudable measure.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-03-11

Snow AeAN.-A heavy snow storm set in
Sunday evening, which lasted till sometime
Monday night. About ten inches of snow has
fallen, beng the most at any one time dur
ing the winter. But the weather is not
cold, and unless change occurs the snow
will soon disappear.
This is we believe the third winter in sue
cession that our heaviest fall of snow has oc-
CURED in March.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-03-11

y. Y. Constitutional ELEcTIoN.-The
vote IN New York State Tuesday on the
question OF amending the constitution so as
to allow the soldiers in the field to vote. in
dIcates a majority of 0.O0O in favor of the
amendment
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-03-11
County Commissioners.

In several of the Counties there was no
strife on County Commissioner. We notice
that the men elected are called "the temper
ance candidates" in all the counties except
Chittenden and Lamoille.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-03-11

Dulins heated discussion in the OIL.
'-l'ii'Ai'- i.si Nv'e. concerning the h,uu
y question. q patriotic speaker was inter.
fnpted hy peace man with e. How nan,
children have your in the army - 10 whics
the reply came. - One, an only son-it'-
not my fault that haven't more. -
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-03-11

gentleman Of Boston snnounced the
birth Of his ser.nih son ~ follows
Cousin Matiie-Auothcr bog this \. NJ; sll
doing well Our army aust be filed up. Vci-
uhteering mere very brisk,-O1r quota = full 4;
no draft at our house. The country is safe -
three cheers for the Union. Shall we name hun.
Tad iu haste,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-03-11
Yours truly


tANEs-f. cr0NF.
q u publish this letter which Ia. been
- To US, though not intended for
rToheation, in the hope that Its simple and
straightforward statements may induce some,
Of their abundance, to contribute little for
the relief Of these houseless Africans. Their
numbers have doubtless been greatly increas-
ed since the letter was written by the arrival
Of Fitzpatrick, who was followed in By hun
dreds Of freed blacks, and aid now will he
douoly welcome. We will gladly receive and
forward any sums Of money, that may be
placed in our hands for the purpose.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-03-11

Dererters from Lees army report the rebel
supplies exhausted, that the army :. rocriv-
ins nothing from Richmond. and thar tie
greatest difficulty is experienced to sal,ist
the troops. Large details were made daily
to forage south of the Rapldan.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-03-11

Some one, the other day. asked Gen But
Ter why ne employed a certain person said
TO he disloyal and of general bad character.
to penetrate the rebel lines. If you want
ed information from hell" replied zen.
Butler. d" would YOU send a SAINT or a sister
Of charity 70 fetch 1t ~
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-03-11

Two Union Soldiers escaped from DAWN
Va. prison. and inform the Cncinu'-
Times that the entire number ct prison.
in che Dlur''i. Jill We .-'mated al ~
b. .i..a..g 4t .oun, oi whom about 7uu nl-
di,.i. T., .uali FrX htd been Tor sornf''u'
urcliau- i1 t..u escape quito severe
=. i,., .. dis victims had lvcn iDund de'i' -
,fe prison. le.n- allowed 10 remain 'n'li
several DAYS without the beaeht of medi'a'
assistance.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-03-11

average Of February 1863, I7.5i.
Fall Of Snow, 10 inches
Fall Of water in snow ard rain inches
Range Of Barometer from a0csI inches Osth. A.
NJ ito 2s. eO2, q6th. ppm
Average height, q. ~ inche..
Lake closed, Feb. 18th, two weeks later -han last
year.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-03-11

McCLELLAN's REPoRT.-We trust that no
one who can get hold Of them will fail to
read with care the able series Of articles re-
viewing Gen. McClellan's Report, now ap-
pearing in the New York Times. They are
clear, straightforward, exceedingly interest
ing, and absolutely conclusive as it seems to
us upon the question whether Mcclellan was
great and good general. 1t Is demonstrated
from his own book, compared with facts now
well known and clearly proved, that he was
great only at making excuses, and good only
for the rebels
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-03-11

hlLPAIHlCk RAD since TT mas httll
known that Stoneman, when on bis famous
raid, might as well as not have gone into
Richmond, and snaked jeff Davis from his
bed,-such a dash upon that city has been
the dream OF our enterprisiaS cavalry Off
GERS. This doubtless was the object Of Kill
patrick. He found more preparation for HIM
than be expected, and failed Of bis main pur-
pose. This probably ends the story Of cav
airy raids on Richmond It is now. and
doubtless will be while it remains the rebel
capital, sufficiently guarded TO protect it
from surprises The following particulars
of operations, after Fitzpatrick reached the
suburbs of the ci,y,are from the V y. Her-
ads correspondence
Now came the serious obstacles TO farther
advance. 1t was evident that their approach
was known in the city, and that every pre-
paration was making 10 prevent farther pro-
gress. 1t first Two cannon opened on them.
The Third Indiana and Fifth New York adj
vanced 10 charge ON these guns. but other
guns, % the number of twelve or fifteen,
soon showed themselves. These guns varied
IN calibre from SIX 10 thirty-two p1unders
From the fact IF their opening successfully
as they did. and the noise Of moving ears, il
WA conclusive that the enemy bad received
positive knowledge Of the pending movement
on the city. as this movement deyeloued
the presence of large infantry supports 10 the
rebel guns Il being found imuracticable t.
pierce these works 10 the face of the largely
overwhelming force opposed TO them, the
command withdrew at the approach Of night
Here ended the demonstration against the
city by the command Immediately under the
direction Of General Kilpauick
COLONEL DAHLGBEN's NnvNNr-Hls SAFETY.
twas expected that q party Of five hun
dred picked men under Colonel Dahlgrcn. On
hearing kilpatrick's guns, would make an
advance IN another direction ON the CITY 4.
but being led by a negro guide to an imras-
sable ford, he was obliged % make a lengthy
detour, and thus was unable % reioin the
command until after il, withdrawal from the
front of Richmond
Vt New Kent Court House thcv met the
forces sent by General Butler To cooperate
with them
Had these troops formed junction with
them the above story OF repulse and retreat
would probably not have been written Inc
order reached General Butler day too late
General Fitzpatrick started on Sunday Cen
eral Butler did not receive bis 1riel- until
Monday.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-03-11

BY PROT. sCK FETTT
LooALirr.-Uuiversity Of Vermout-Iat i4-27
Long q io'i Elevation above Underwater 3s7 feet
above Lake Champlain Pr feet.
Hours OF OBSERVATION A. M,2PM,sP.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-03-11

EARrHQuAKE.-There was "a severe shock
felt at san francisco, at quarter before nine
Saturday morning
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-03-11

A correspondent of the y. Y Tunes who
went with Kilpatrick, says the rebels have
evidently received a supply ofrail-road iron
within the year. The roads were found in
much better condition than when Stoneman
made his raid, and at one Of the stations a
large quantity Of new rails was found All
the cars seen were next % worthless
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-03-11
THE WEEKLY FREE PRESS

THE WEEkL1 HE Z FHEsS
Is published every Friday morning, containing
the news Of the week from all parts, interesting
correspondence from the army, and local and
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TERMS.
Two DOLLARS per year. fpaid absolutely in
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For rates Of Advertising, &c, inquire at the
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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-03-11

1t seems that the rebels have not abaud-
oned all hopes of foreign recognition even
yet
The Atlanta Reg,stsT says
Brigadier General Wn Preston. whose troops
did such destruction at Chickamauga, S safely
on his way TO Mexico. as Minister plenipoteuti-
AIRY 10 that court. he sailed early in January
from Confederate port. He was formerly
Minister to Spain under Buchanan. He is in
structed TO make a treaty with Macmillan
based upon the mutual recognition Of the two
governments, with commercial clauses granting
reciprocal privileges of trade and commerce =
recognition b. -Harimilia1 iriH be ti7fgmou ~
10 a recognition b. France.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-03-11

Essex, Orleans and Franklin Counties not
yet fully heard from.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-03-11

Prisoners taken by Fitzpatrick before Rich
mond assert that Gen. Bragg was there com
manding in person.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-06-07
WASHINGTON, q. c., March 2, 1854.

WASHINGTON, q. c., March 2, 1854.
This is to certify that having been affected
for twenty years with deafness, and having
tried some of the most eminent doctors of our
city without any relief, at last heard OF DIR
Lghthill and put myself under his care. His
treatment was brief, and successful. I am
now completely restored, and the cure is ap-
parently permanent, 1 have all confidence in
DR.. Lighthilrs skill, and would advise all af-
flicted with deafness to 60 and consult him at
once. JOSEPH WHITNEY,
Residence near P and 11th streets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-06-07

WASHINGTON, D. C., March 4, 1854
This is to certify, that ha wing been deaf since
the year 1855, and since that time gradually
losing my hearing until was unable to hear
common conversation or public speaking,
applied to DR.. Lghtnill, OF New York, who,
after a short and painless course Of treat
ment, entirely restored my hearing I hearth
ly recommend DR.. LighthIIi to the deaf.
FREDERICK ROBERTSON,
Residence near Fort Saratoga.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-06-07

remarkable Cure of Deafness
From the Rsu. Joseph NJ. Clarke, Rector OF ST.
James Church.
SYRACUSE, February 20, 1861.
have been deaf in one ear, ever since was
in college, some twenty years ago. BY the
skill Of DIR. Lighthill, its hearing was entirely
restored, so that now hear alike with both
ears, and find that can use my voice with
much more ease and comfort than before.
JOSEPH NJ. CLARKE.
my 25-eo2w
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-06-07

Testim onials.
WASHINGTON, D. c., March s. 1864
DE-. LIGHTHILL-DearS Sir: take this oppor.
tunity to publicly express my gratitude for the
wonderful cure Of deafness you have in so
short time effected in my case.
/ was deaf for about six years, and for the
last few years so much so that / could not
now since your invaluable services have been
rendered, can hear as well as ever.
In conclusion, let me cay that the noises
with which have been troubled in my head
for years, have also disappeared.
Very truly yours.
JAMES r. McCATHRAN,
10th street, between E and f.