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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-01-22

At regular meeting Of Ethan Allen En-
CINE Co., No I, held Monday evening, the
following resolutions were unanimously
adopted
W6ereas, 1t has pleased an all-wise
Providence to remove from our midst by
death George A French. late a member Of
this Company therefore,
Res0lred, That in his death not only has
this Company lost a valuable and faithful
member, but the community has heen de
priyed Of one whose intellectual ability, fine
social qualities, and nobleness Of soul, COM
mand,d the admiration and respect Of all
who knew him.
Rssolred, That We tender % the family
and relatives OF our deceased friend our most
sincere and heartfelt sympathy and condo
lence in this their hour Of affection, and that
as a mark Of respect % his memory. our hall
be draped with suitable badges Of mourning
for the next four weeks.
Rss0lred, That the Clerk be directed TO
communicate a copy Of these resolutions 10
the family Of our deceased friend, and that
;hey be furnished for publication TO the local
papers.
EDWARD \. JEWETT, }
Z. o. WIRES. Committee
CHARLES MILLER.
SATLES NICHOLS, Clerk.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-01-22

On his late rand in Western Virginia, Gen.
Averill found the country people IN complete
Ignorance as TO the status of the rebellion
They had not heard of the opening OF the
Mississippi, or of the success Of Gen. Banks
IN Texas. The population generally were
suffering, and non-producers were in con-
ditIon bordering on starvation.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-01-22
WASHINGTON CITY, d. c. ,
Dpcernbar 9th 1872

December 10Th, 1868
The loyal citizens Of the District Of Columbia
have concluded 10 hold a Fair at the seat of Gov
eminent, in February next-one half of the pro-
ceeds to be applied for the benefit Of the families
of soldiers from the District the other half to
the Christian Commission, for the benefit Of the
service from the whole country.
The peculiar situation in which this District
Is placed Inducea us to appeal to the patriotic
people OF the States for aid in our efforts to raise
means for these purposes. Most of our wealthy
citizens were disloyal in feeling or svmpathized
with the South at the commencement Of the re
bellion; majority of these have left the District
and those who remain will not contribute to the
support Of such as are fighting the battles of the
country. The great expense, therefore. of SUD
porting the families of our brave volunteers. A.
well as Of raising the bounties paid TO induce
them to enter the service, has fallen on the mid
die and working classes Of our people Besides.
we have been called on to contribute largely 10
the support, care, and comfort Of thousands Of
sick and wounded soldiers from all parts of the
country, who have been crowded in our bospitals
during the war-a tax We have willingly and
cheerfully borne.
We feel that we have done already as much
as we are really able to do, still we are deter
mined TO make one more effort. in which we hope
to have assistance from beyond the limits of the
- ~ Hou lOT con-
tributions, either in money or in articles of man
ufacture, such can be used by soldiers them
selves, or be disposed of for their benefit, or for
the support Of their families Any thing YOU
may have to spare will be thankfully received,
and you will be credited on the books with the
donation. And ifyou feel disposed to send few
samples Of articles you vend or manufacture, we
will expose them for sale at the Fair and account
to you for the same when the Fair is ended |
People from all sections of the world will visit
patronize this Fair. 1t will, therefore, be the
best means Of advertising wares ever offered to /
the public.
Annexed you will find a circular containinga |
list Of officers and others engaged in getting up
the Fair. the high character of whom will satisfy
you that contributions will be properly applied
Very respectfully, yours
B. B. FRENCH, President
Adams and Hsrnden's Express Company, and
L. T. Lynde, 127 Commercial street, Boston,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-01-22

The friends of Rev. DR.. Lord, late Presi-
dent of Dartmouth College, have presented
him and his wife, OF the survivor, an annuity
OF 81 200. and the surplus that was raised
above the sum necessary to purchase the an
nuity
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-01-22

The Ticket Office of the Vermont Central
Railroad at the Dock was entered Monday
afternoon, and $50 in change, all the money
there was in the drawer, stolen.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-01-22


The Richmond Enquirer says in reference
10 Gen. Butler:
We learn from trustworthy sources that
Butler has assumed command at Point Look
out, and that the first intimation our impri-
soned soldiers had of the fact, beyond a ru-
NOR in camp, was the PRONUNCIATION Of an
order from him, positively prohibiting the
citizens of Maryland from showing anv sym
patty to our men, or from furnishing them
with any necessaries whatever.
Before that, owing TO the kindness Of the
Maryland women, who are almost entirely
southern in their feeling and action, the
Confederate prisoners had managed TO bear
the rigOrs Of confinement with tOlerable
equanimity. Their condition now Is deplOr-
able. Butler is an outcast, and can never
be recognized a. entitled 10 the privileges
accorded a foe taken in lawful warfare, vet
It may become a question whether our gov
eminent should not consult the feelings of
the Confederate soldiers now lingering in
Northern dungeons, and take the earliest
practical opportunity of releasing them.
Treating with Butler will not release the
pititul wretch from the ban Of outlawry pro-
nJunced against him. We can still hang
him-when We catch him, but catching is
before hanging. He should, however, be
executed, and, doubtless, will be, by the
first Confederate officer in whose hands he
NAV chance 10 fall
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-01-22

A squad Of 20 of the 10Th Conn. volua-
teers, were captured Dec. 30, near st. Au-
gnstine, Fla, by a rebel cavalry company
Lieut.. Walker was wounded and is reported
dead
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-01-22

Mr.. Mayhem. the well-known writer on
the London poor, has published work on
Germany, in which be proves that one-third
of the gross gains Of the entire people is
laylshed upon beer.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-01-22

The Richmond Wing of the 18th thinks
the future of the SOUTH IL involved IN the
next spring compaIgn in Upper Georgia
Inc Inquirer gives report that 5000 yam
KEGS landed at Kinsalo, WestmOreland Co
Va, on the 18th and had destroyed sllithe
salt and provisions provided by the eiui'n'
for the use Of their families.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-01-22

The Washington Sanitary Fair has been
postponed from the first week in February
until the 22d, thus giving the ladies more
time for preparation.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-01-22

The Teachers Association will assemble in
in the White street Methodist Church on
Friday and Saturday OF the present week.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-01-22

The Wason manufacturing company Of
Springfield Mass. are now making FIVE sleeping
cars for the Troy and Boston through line
via Rutland. VT,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-01-22

Short dresses are said to be coming into
fashion. and next winter nothing else vii
be seen IN the grand salons Of Paris.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-01-22

The Annual Meeting of the Champain
Valley Agricultural Society will be holden
at Vergennes, on Tuesday, Jan. 20
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-01-22

The Convales,ent Camp at Alexandra IS
To be broken up. In future the buildih-'
will De used for the accommodation OF regf-
ments passing through the town.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-01-22

SIXTH REGAENT.-The re-enlisted men Of
the Sixth Regiment Of Vermont Volunteers
with the exception Of Co. II will report at
their several places of rendezvous on the 9th
of February, instead of the 2nd. the Secreta-
~ Of War having heightened their furloughs
four days.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-01-22

business of the Champ. Transp. Company, as
Clerk of the Steamer Canada, which position he
filled with great satisfaction to the public, as
well as his employers.
He had chosen Law as his profession and was
to enter upon its studies the week in which he
was taken sick. Had he lived, we feel justified
in saying, his talents were Of an order which
would have ensured him sn enviable standing
in his profession and rendered him an ornament
to the Bar.
He was a communicate of the Protestant
Episcopal Church. and for many years had been
identified with the Sunday School of St. Paul's
Parish in this town, successfully as scholar,
teacher, and librarian, and in all things per-
tanning to the church he took deep and lively
interest.
So promising we're his prospects for = contin-
ued prosperous and useful life
But in the wise providence of Almighty God
the days of his years were soon to end In the
vigor of life and in the strength of manhood and
intellectual as we'll as physical vigor, he has
been called from earth; and although his sick
ness was short and full of suffering, and his
death comparatively sudden, yet we have the
ASSURANCE that death found him girded with the
armor Of Righteousness and ready for the great
change which awaited him.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-01-22

Large gangs of carpenters have been sent
70 tennessee, and the railroads there are to
be put in complete working order.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-01-22

CORRUPTION AT RICHNoND-THE FUrURE.-
If the Confederate horizon il at this moment
overcast, it Is not because Confederate tro0rs
are less valiant than Of yore, but because the
Confederate people are more corrupt. It is
difficult not 10 curl the lip when the grasp
ing, money grubbIng, mercenary spirit Of the
Yankee l. denounced in an atmosphere reek-
ing with speculation more feverish and eager
than any that Wall street exhibits
Go tins day TO the great auction sale of
blockade running goods exhibited by Messrs.
Kent Paine, in the principal street Of Rich
mond, take note Of the army Of young and
able-bodied men who might, if they were men
and not sharks, swell Lees army 10 800 900
bayonets, and who are engaged in scrambling
over each other backs, to buy silks and mus
Inns, and to invest some Of the Confederate
notes which they have in two years and
half of INSCRIPTIONS greed amsssed, IN ma
terlals and fabrics which, whether the Con
iederates sink or swim, must still command
gOld.-COrr. London Times.
A Hilton Head letter of the 18th states that
few vessels Of the expedition are moving out
Of harbor.
The siege of Charleston is temporarily sus-
pended except by the FIRE of our guns from
Morris Island, where a sufficient force Is left
for defence and TO work the guns, and where
more batteries are being erected for the pur-
pose Of reducing the city to ashes.
A large negro force accompanied the eI-
petition, the War Department having author
lied Gen. Gilmore 10 recruit all the negroes
in his department as troops under white
officers
Admiral Dahlgren Is on the lookout for re
bel rams from the city, and is making pre-
partitions to receive them in proper form.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-01-22

The Funeral of our lamented young friend
Geo. A. French, was attended at st. Paul's
Church Sunday afternoon by large con-
course Of our citizens The funeral sermon
was preached by Rev. D. II. Buel, who
touchingly recalled the manly and christian
virtues Of the deceased, and enforced the
lesson Of the sad providence which took him
from the circles he adorned. \ long pro-
cession Of mourners and sympathizing friends
including the Sabbath school of st. Paul's
church in a body, and Ethan Allen Engine
Co. of which Mr.. French was member, fol-
lowed the remains to Green Mount Cemetery,
where they were inferred
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-01-22

THE REBEL GEN. VANCE CAPTURED.-The
following dispatch from Maj Gen Grant re-
lates the capture Of the rebel Gen. Vance
NASHVILLE, Ten, Jan. L.
-huJ- Gen Haileck, GsHerGi-iR-ehief;
On the 18th inst, Gen. Vance
made raid towards Temsville and captured
train Of % wagons. He was promptly pur
sued by Colonel Palmer, who recaptured
the wagons, and took one ambulance
loaded with medicines, $50 saddle horses and 100
stand ofarms. Vance, his Adjutant General and
Inspector are among the prisoners captured.
(signed) q. S GRANT, Maj. Gen.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-01-22

Albert ;. White, of Indiana. was Tues
day confirmed by the Senate as Judge of the
L. ;. District Court for the District of In
diana. vice Smith deceased.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-01-22
Great Sanitary Fair in Washington.

We are happy to publish the following cir
cuiar IN reference to the great Fair to be held
in the immense Hall Of the L. ). Patent Off
&c, under the auspices of the LADIES RELIEF
ASSOCIATION of the District of Columbia
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-01-22
THE WEEKLY FREE PRESS
The New Hampshire Copperheads.

The Democratic State Convention Of New
Hampshire, which met at Concord on the
18th and nominated Edward W. Harrington,
for Governor, adopted platform Of resolu-
tons which the Manchester Mirror 4 Amer
'oan ttly calls 81 atrocious.' Says the Mr.
The weekly union record., 1864-11-12

OuR GESRRALs-Of the American Generals
at this moment prominently before the public
Dix is the Oldest, having been born in the
State OF New Hampshire. in lT96; Hunter
was born in Washington City, in 1902; Nc,
Clernand in Kentucky, in 1872; Meade in
Spain, of American parents, in 1916; Candy
10 Kentucky. in 1917: Butler in New Hamp
shire, in 1918; Hooker in Massachusetts, in
1919; Sherman in Ohio, in 1920; Grant il
Ohio. in 1922; Franklin in Pennsylvania, il
1923: Hancock in the same State, IN 1874
Burnside 10 Indiana, in 1924; Sigel in Germ
any. in 1924; and Slocum in New York, il
1927. The last named is one of the youngest
Generals 10 the service.
The weekly union record., 1864-11-12

BEAUTIFUL ExTRAcT.-W hen the summer
of youth is slowly wasting into the nightfall
of age, and the shadows of the past years grow
deeper and deeper. and if life were on lis close
it is pleasant 10 look back through the vista OF
time upon the sorrows and felicities Of years.
Ii We have a home to shelter and hearts to re-
ioice with US. and friends have been gathered
together By our hresides. then the rough places
of our wayfaring will have been worn and
smoothed away 10 the twilight of life, while
the sunny spots re have passed through will
grew brighter ani more baautiful. Happy
indeed, are those whose intercourse with the
world has DO, changed the tone of their hol:eE
feelings, or broken those musical chords Of tie
heart whose vibrations are SO melodious, =
touching in The evening OF age.
The weekly union record., 1864-11-12
THE MeDdociuo Herald of Oct. 2lst contains

The Mendocno Herald of Oct. 2lst contains
an account Of distressing case Of poisoning in
Ukiah City, by which Charles Meschea, q
printer in the Herald Office. native of Iowa,
aged thirty two years, and Carter Tarrant,
aged twenty seven, native Of Frankfort, Ken.
lucky, came to an untimely end They had
been on little bit OF q spree, and, finding
bottle of tincture of cochcum in the Office,
which the editor was n the habit of taking for
medicine, supposed it was whisky, and drank
its contents, about pint and half, between
them They lived couple of days, when,
notwithstanding all efforts made for their relief,
they died in convulsive agony. 1t would be
well for those who will drink whisky TO be
always sure they get the right article. and
when certain OF that, TO let it alone altogether.
This prevents any danger 0: being poisoned
through mistake
The weekly union record., 1864-11-12

MATHEMATICS Mathematics is the mos,
noble and elevated science the human mind
can investigate or study. Each question that
the student undertakes TO solve, when accom-
pshed. but leads to another and higher, and
thus leads the intellect TO consider aud grapple
with the grandest realizations Of truth in our
universe. All other sciences Except those
relating TO living beings are based upon it.
Astronomy, its eldest child, and Mechanics, its
most useful servant, are but practical maihe
maiics. How grand and noble to calculate the
distance of stars, the motions of the planets
and TO prophecy the appearance Of meteor
and how useful and glorious as advancing true
civilization. to calculate the horse power Of a
steam engine, to estimate the extent of bed
of coal, or to determine the practical strength
of ironi All these are done By the aid Of this
science, and the world teens with objects for
its investigation.
The weekly union record., 1864-11-12

RSGLASp 30 LONGER FIRST Class Power
The London correspondent of the Philadelphia
Inquirer says Lord Pulmerston has recently
made some significant declarations in explaining
the policy Of the British Government. 10 dis
cussing the affairs of America and Poland, be
said England would go to war-would have
gone TO war several times during the last Eve
years-if she dared. She dare not, be says
she has not the power: she has not the means.
She has only al army for defensive purposes.
And again, in treating of the Danish question,
be said, in substance The German armies are
too strong for u.s. Our object is defense, not
aggression. We can hold our coasts, with the
help of the volunteers, but We must never again
venture on a battle field 10 Europe" This is
really the effect of what the Premier did say
and almost the exact language be used. No
other possible construction can be put upon it
and the result is that Lord Palmerston has
distinctly aud formally abdicated, on the part
OF Great Britain, her position and character as
a first class power.
The weekly union record., 1864-11-12

ANNALS lxsEppsp N SroSE.-Frquent
instances, As il is well known, are recorded BY
ua;uralists Of toads and some other animals
which have been found completely imb-aded in
solid rock. Some people are disposed TO be
somewhat skep,icsl 10 relation 10 these facts,
eut ihey are too vel authenticated TO admi,
of doubt. since there Is nothing 10 them that
savors of the miraculous. Le, II be borne 70
mind that toads are cold -bleeded animals, and
that there is great physiological didereoce
between the cold blooded aud warm blooded
animals, inasmucb as the former can preserve
life or vitality under Circumstances which
would be immediately fatal TO the latter. Ne
instance is recorded Of the discovery Of warm
blooded animal being found imbedded in stone.
Bat toads and other reptiles, and shell tsh, like
many sorts of insects, msy be preserved ior ar
indefinite length OF time. in particular stale.
Of confinement from the atmospheric air. This
vitality is very much like that OF an egg. A
perfect chicken would perish in q very few
hours. il it could not escape from the she'll but
the contents Of fresh egg Will preserve their
vitality for an indefinite length OF time, if the
pores OF the egg shell are completely closed by
some kind of substance applied tc the surface
OF the she'll Shell-fsh and Ioads, imbedded IN
sand or clay, or any soft substance that should
harden into stone. would lay there in q torpid
state for ages. They are cold blooded, and as
long as no heat comes 10 them from without,
they cannot perish. There Is nothing contra
dictorv 10 the laws OF Mature in these facts.
The weekly union record., 1864-11-12

Moral FoRTrTUDE DEPENDENT on HABIT.-
When life is in danger, either in a storm or 8
battle, il is certain that less fear is felt by the
private soldier actively engaged, or the common
sailor laborionsly occupied, than BY those who
are exposed to the peril, but not employed in
the means of guarding against it. The reason
is. not that the one class believe the danger TO
be less; they are likely in many instances 10
perceive it more clearly But having acquired
habit of instantly turning their thoughts TO
the means Of conn,eracting the danger, their
minds are thrown into a state which excludes
the ascendancy of fear. Mental forti,ude de
pends entirely upon this habit. The timid
horseman is haunted by the horrors OF iall.
The bold and skillful think only about the best
means of curbing or supporting his horse
Even when oil means are equally unavailable,
and his condition appears desperate to the by
stander, he still owes it 10 his fortunate habit
that be does not suffer the agony Of the coward.
Many cases have been known where iortllude
has reached such strength that the faculties,
instead OF being COMPOUNDED by danger, are
never raised TO their highest activity by less
violent stimuant. The distinction between
such men and the coward does not depend upon
differences of opinion about the reality or
extent of the danger, but on state OF mind
which renders it more or less accessible TO fear.
Sir James Maeklntosh.
The weekly union record., 1864-11-12

To kEEP TIREs on WHEsLs-Hear what O
practical man says on this subject:
Il roned wagon. some years ago, for my
own use, and before putting on the tires filed
the fellps with linseed OIL and the tires have
worn out and were never loose. ironed q
buggg for my own use seven years ago, aud The
tires are as tight now as when put on. Ny
method Of filing the fell9s is as follows: l use
a long cast iron oil heater made for the purpose
the oil is brought 10 boiling heat. the whee
is placed on stick, so as to hang in the oil
oach fele an hour, for common-sized felp
The timber should be dry, as green timber vii
not take oil. Care should be taken that tdt
oil should not be made hotter than boiling
hest, 10 order that the timber be not burnt
Timber filed with oil is not susceptible ,t
water. and the timber is much more durable
The weekly union record., 1864-11-12

EFFICACY or OSIoSs.-A writer says: We
are often troubled with severe coughs, the
results of cold of long standing, which may
turn to consumption and premature death.
Hard coughs cause sleepless nights, By O con-
slant irritation in the throat, and strong ef-
fort TO throw Of offending matter from the
lungs. The remedy propose has been tried
BIZ me, and often recommended 10 others with
good results, which is simply to take into the
stomach before retiring at night, piece of
raw onion. after chewing. This escuent. in
an uncooked State. is very heating, and tends
TO collect the waters from the lungs and throat
causing instant relief 10 the patient. SLICED
onion, 10 a raw state, viii collect poison from
the air, and also from the human system when
taken internally, or externally applied 10 tbt
arm pits.