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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-03-18

An expedition was last week sent out from
Fortress Monroe which cleared the suerillas
out Of Matthews and Middlcsex counties.
We bad none killed and bur + wounded.
King and Queen Court House was burned
AMI two Union ofiicers, who had lately e.
'Alrd from the Libby prison. were rescued
onc 81 inngstrcct men was cfpis-t,i lie
r'l-r-. !.,ugslrccl : forces &C Richmond. and
likely 30 remain there for tue pIeseut
\ charge was made on the rebel camp Of
the 9th aad 9Th Va, cavalry, in severe
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-03-18

The Washington correspondent Of m. b
ton Irarelter writes q" The Fair of I.
Christian Commission in Washington d.
tine success The people of the RI G
Dist. Of Vermont have done v.-- ~.
some thing towards the Fair IN ,b,, "a.'
Hon. Portus Baxter represents the, 81. y.
in Congress. and his good wifi. b,s ,,L t.s'fic'
active part IN getting up the Fair T an
the suggestion of Nr Baxter the ra,,l. VOW y.
his district sent Slju0 IN money and s,o'
worth otclothing and general c1ntributin,. F.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-03-18
The Spring6eld RepubEoan sars

One McMasters. editor Of vile .ecesh .bee,
called the Spirit Of the Age. that is issued occa
sionally at Woodstock. Vt. has learned to Av
but not TO light. In fit Of delirium tremens. one
night last week, he jumped through the window
IN his second-story office. taking the sash and
glass with him, and had to be put in the charge
of the selecimen. Perhaps he had the nightmare
over the election across the river in New Hlmp-
shire
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-03-18

ARREST FOR BREAcH OF THE PEAcE-The
conduct of a number Of rude boys and young
men who have been in the habit Of late of
hanging around the Post Office in front Of
the delivery boxes, evenings, and insulting
respectable citizens by jostling and coarse
language, has at last been brought to the
notice Of our authorities Peaceable remon-
strances having failed to correct the evil, a
young man who was concerned in such a
disturbance, On Monday evening, 1--WE re-
serve his name out of regard for his parents
feelings.) was on Tuesday arrested, brought
before Justice Hollenbeck and fined 81 90
and costs, amounting to SO. 1t was high
time to have it understood that iostling, and
rude behavior in such a place is a breach of
the peace. We trust this warning will an
swer its purpose. IF not, other prosecutions
and severer punishment will follow a con-
tinuance of the nuisance.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-03-18

The LECTURE TUESDAY EvESING.-A numer-
GUS and cultivated audience assembled Tues
day eve & to hear Mr. 6 6. Benedict Lecture
on the battle of Gettysburgh, and listened
for an hour and a half, with close and 81
lent attention which was quite as compli-
mentary as loud applause. The lecture is
substantially the paper read by Mr. Benedict
before the Historical Society, to which he
has added some of the unpublished incidents
Of the battle. 1t Is a succinct account of the
three days engagements, OF July lst End and
Sd, embodyiug also by far the most detailed
and accurate statement of the important
part taken by the Vt. troops, that has as vet
been prepared.
Atthe close, J. 5. Adams Esq, in some re-
marks highly complimentary to the Ladies
and the lecturer, moved the thanks Of the
audience to the Ladies Of the Soldiers Aid
Society, for providing the public so accepta-
bic an entertainment-which were voted
with hearty unanimity.
We understand the receipts Of the lecture
were about SIS.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-03-18

Numerous arrest, have been made g.
Washington Of parties implicated IN the Jap,
frauds Committed in that city and New Y.-s
IN purchasing supplies for the United STATE,
Navy. some Of the parties arrested occur.
high official positions
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-03-18

Private Joseph Ladeau of Co. g. 4th Vt.
died in Hospital near Brandy Station, Feb.
Goth, after long illness, of typhoid fever
He had quite a sum Of money due him at his
death, which his friends can obtain by proper
application, probably.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-03-18

RECRUITS FoT THE 17TH REGMENr.-Col.
Randall offers an additional premium of ten
dollars for each recruit furnished and ac-
cepted during the present month, at the rem
devious at Burlington, or at Montpelier to
Col Randall
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-03-18

The Richmond Why Of March Oh d,
that IL will take about a week more 3.
build the railroad 10 Lees army. H., b.
sent out his cavalry in all directions Co -,
everything in the shape IF torase and 81.
si-tance for his troops. The circu,r
route that everything has to come over Z.
railroad renders it impossible for Lee o. b.
cure enough over one line to keep biz l--
from suffering. The Wing also say,
the rebel force in Florida outnumberei
two 10 one.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-03-18

GEo. AUG. S,LA's epistlcs to the L5r!
Telegraph which have reached here, ar .
untrue a. they are sarcastic. lie stat, p,
facts what did not occur, quotes reus-
never made, and EXHIBITS as a ,peciu--
American manners at a hotel breakias- "a
the doings Of no les a person than b. p.
friend, her MaJesty's despatch agent. Vi
conduct was certainly not Over-reinei
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-03-18

The WATER WoRKs.-The Committee an
pointed for that purpose have commenced to
take subscriptions for the stock of the pro-
posed Company to supply the town with
water. We trust their labors will be rem
dered easy and short by the promptness and
liberalty Of our citizens in subscribing for
50 desirable and profitable an object.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-03-18

The Navy Department have receive.
formation that the United States stea.
Monticello and Peterhoff colhded on tie
inst, of Cape Fear, and the Peterhof VI.
sunk No lIves were lost, but details .
affair have not vet been received.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-03-18

The Z. S. bark hoebuck captured IF the
coast Of Florida, between Feb. 25th and
March LIST. four English sloops, from Nassau.
trying to run the blockade with cnrgpcs Of
salt. goods. liquors, &c.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-03-18

[. ). License No Nathaniel
Holland of Brattleboro. was arrested last
week on complaint Of keeping a tavern
without license from the Seleetmen. Re
spondent offered in defense a license from
the Collector Of the District conformablv to
the laws Of Congress. Justice Tyler decided
that the United States license afforded no
sufficient justification, for the reason that it
fell within the 9th section Of the Excise
Law Of Congress, which provides that no IL
cense required by the United States Revenue
Law shall he construed % authorize the
commencement or continuation Of any trade.
business. occupation or employment, within
any State or Territory Of the United States
in which it Is or shall be specially prohibited
by the laws thereof or in violation of the
laws Of any State or Territory Respondent
was sentenced TO pay a fine OF so and costs.
TIE REPORTED INTERVIEW BETWEEN LEE
AND McCLELLsN.-Last week one of the New
York papers published a statement to the eff
feet that Gen. Mcclellan passed through the
enemys lines while the battle Of Antietam
was progressing, and held an interview with
ten. Lee. The statement was c0mmunica-
ted on the authority of information furnish
ed 10 the War Department bv 3. F. w 4
member Of the Maryland legislature The
Washington Chronicle Of Wednesday pub
fishes the following letter from =. F. VI r on
the subject
No interview could have taken place between
the parties during the battle Of Antietam Al nv
house, As ! live about 10 miles from that place
The interview took place three or four davs af
terwards. and was rather Al the suggestion Of
mutual friend than courted by either party. At
the time Of the meeting Gen. Mcclellan was
alone, and Gen Lee came through the lines Of
the United States Army under my escort. l hav-
ing received a solemn pledge Of personal safety
from Gen. Mcclellan FOR Us both. The interview
lasted three hours, during short part Of which
time was present
The individual who authorized this state
ment (Mr. Francis Waldron.) has been call
ed 70 Washington, u testify before the Com
mittee on the Conduct Of the War.
HIS story, saws the Washington correspond
ent Of the y y. Commcrcl1, Adrsrfiser. proves
to be fiction OF disordered brain Heisaman
who has IN wears past been of somewhat in
habits. Thus far he refuses %
make under oath the statement which be has
furnished for publication. lie has also 9th
ar stories Of a marvellous nature. one Of which
is that be was employed for some time. night
and day, by Secreiar. Chase IN aiding IN the
Of new financial scheme. which
mas no foundation in fact
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-03-18

Mr.. Bryant DEM Of y. Y. city on N
day introduced IN the New York Assem-
series of resolutions declaring that the
must he prosecuted until slavery is amin.
ted and requesting Congress u submi,
the people Il constitutional amendment !.
ever prohibiting and discriminating slave
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-03-18

The body OF a man named Peter Rabadl
who WAS resident Of Benson, VI. and has
been missing since last fall, was found 10 The
grist-mill aume, near the lower bridge. IN
Whitehall. last Friday morning
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-03-18

The storms of the past week have made
sad work with the New Hampshire railroads,
carrying away bridges and embsnkments on
almost every me.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-03-18
How did il turn out 7

The New York World, just before New
Hampshire Election, said:
The emphatic Endorsement of President
Lincoln as a candidate for second term by the
Republican State Convention Will not help the
party in the canvass
Gov. Gilmore's majority is fire thousand fire
hundred Something seems to have helped
the party. What was it?
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-03-18

Inc state Department mas hccn officially
h'tihei "i the blockade hy the Danish gov
eminent OF all the ports and inlets an ,l,,.
e'st ".'St % the duehir> pr Schlc-wi., and
i'"i''rin, iron' the 18th OF February. with
u'r exception OF Neustact and the islands ~
Ai-en and Arroe, and such other places a.
are actually under the authority u his Ma
Jesty'the King Of Denmark.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-03-18

4 ,loop came over from New York Tues
day bat finding the hay tull Of ice, returne.
without etfecting a landing.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-03-18

Our FRIENDS in Franklin County Will ~
tice the advertisement Of the Barker Family
who are TO come that way next week.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-03-18

\ despatch from Denver City. March 8
says:
Among the resolutions passed by the C.
u-sdo territorial contention was one an h.
OF an amendment 10 the constitution a.,
ishing slavery throughout the Uni;ed S,s,.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-03-18

viii the Freeman please credit extracts
from army correspondence OF the Free Press,
to that paper, and not to others that .'hook''
them bodily?
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-03-18

All letters 20 he sent south OF the MON
lines by iiag Of truce. whether directed 4,
prisoners OF war ~ others. must he marked
on the outer envelope, Flag Of Truce. An
requests to send letters forwarded &c. are
unnecessary. a. all letters that conform to-
the Published rule will lu. forwarded
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-03-18

The President denies. distinctly. especially
and cmphatically. that he gave any orders %
Gen Gilmore. requiring, directly Or implicit
i, aii ut,c.,i,lit 81 hI> command into
Florida with either milir'ry pr political OBJ
jrct-.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-03-18
of its immediate extinction as q great bless
ing. He said

f'S' nc cHIu
am constrained 10 believe that the cause Of
the rebellion is in extremis, and it seems to me
not extravsgant 10 look upon this year as the
final one q the most senseless, csuseless and most
murderous rebellion that ever occurred in e CIV
ilired nation. The loyal men of Louisiana have
suffered much ard deeply; but with the oles-
sings Of God upon our esertions, all will soon be
right again, and peace, happiness and prosperi-
ty will smile upon our thresholds as Of old.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-03-18

rain storm, and with mud knee keep. Twen-
ty rebels were killed and 20 taken prisoners.
The rest were pursued 10 miles
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-03-18

Route Agent A. C. Noble, of Richmond.
has recently collected 1926 and forwarded it
to Mrs. Baxter IN Washington for the SAN
itary commission Good for "Aleck"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-03-18

THEF1.-Widow Gilhooly was caught Tues
day P. NJ, in the act Of stealing fur victor
inc from the store Of NJ. Platt, on Church
St, and taken to Jail.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-03-18

April eth has been designated as a day OF
Fasting and Prayer in Massachusetts
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-03-18

There was great civic and military pa
rade at New Orleans on the 4th inst, when
Gov. Hahn was inaugurated with imposing
ceremonies. Gen. Banks delivered an ad-
dress, of which the following is an extract
, 1864-12-03
EKO1I SHE II MANS MARCH.
Late and Important from Rebel
Sources,

EEw YORK, Friday, Dec 2.-The CONNER
cid Adn,.i;;;s r S: is letter dated Port Royal,
a25th, received here, says: There is good news
by the flag Of truce to-day. Sherman is
within forty miles OF Savannah. ).
An Augusta dispatch Of the a6!h, in the
Richmond papers, says that shcrnau's army
was f0rty.tlyc miles south Of Augusta, and so
far he has been batIled. Thfa indicates that
he was on his why to Savannah.
NEW YonK, Friday, December 2.-Files Of
Georgia papers to- the 25th, and Richmond
papers to the Goth, are received.
While Sherman is no doubt steadily ad-
yancing across the State Of Georgia, in full
accordance with the programme WHICH he
prepared for himself before leaving Atlanta,
if a Judgment was formed Of his movements
by the records of these frightened rebel news
paper men: we might consider bis course very
cratic. His army is omnipresent, and then
again it is nowhere, It Is here, there, and
everywhere, stretching its terrific lines across
the State, and anon it has vanished entirely
Richmond papers Of last Tuesday say the
day last Sherman had not approached Au-
It Is claimed for the fftieth time Tint Kill
patrick's cavnlry were repulscd ut the Oconce
River On the 2lst ult The Augusta CAronide
says that on the same day the Ynnkees left
the line Of the Georgia Railroad going south
ward. which means that General slocum was
| ,nov1 his column to form junction with
that q Howard.
sherman's movements have cut Governor
Brown of from the interior with. the eastern
portion Of the State, and the President Of the
State Senate, Mr.. Wright, apparently dele
E Fence, has taEen adyantage Of II, and ASSUMED,
a e1Reio, gubeznatorial control over Eastern
| Georgia, and issued from Augusta proc1ama-
ton, 1eyoking the .Governor's orders regard
ing the militia. Afr. Wright directs the mi
! litia to report to aaim, not to General Smith,
as Governor Brown had ordered.
General Wade Hampton, from Virginia, and
Bragg, from North Carolina, are reinforcing
| the Georgia rebels.
, 1864-12-03

Especial Dispatch to the Chicago Tribune.}
SPRINGFIELD. H., Fridny, Dec. 2.
Ayigilancc committee, for the detection md
punishment of horse-thieves, has been formed
at nliopolis township, on the eastern part oi
Sangamon county. A night or two since four
valuable horses and mule we're stolen. The
thieves were followed and trailed into Moul-
trie county, where In the wood and bottom
lands Of some stream hey managed to clude
the pursncrs. The -."ople have become 50
inceused By the freqr :. thefts Of horses, TINT
all the leading men h =. Joined in the forma,
tion Of committee.
-Four hundred substitutes and drafted men
left here for Nashville to-day.
Since the election the First National Bank
of this city has sold 1000 Of U. 8. bonds.
For. month previous scarcely a. bond was
sold.
The Court House at Sullivan, Moultrie Co.,
was destroyed by fire, with all the books, re.
cords, &C., on the 25th inst.
Tie -N1rasaH County Democrat, another
CopPeFhead paper in this State, has given
The illinois State Horticultural SocietyWill
hold Its Ninth Annual Meeting, for four days,
at the State Normal University, in Blooming
ton, commencing on Tncsday. the 9Th ii
December, at 10 o'clock In the morning. The
various Slate and local Horticultural, Pomo-
logical and Agricultural Societies Of the conn'
try are requested to send delegates and the
public generally are cordially invited to at
lend. A reception committee will wait upon
all daylight trains at the Normal Junction, te
| assign Visitors to places Of entertainment
| Specimens Of fruits, flowers, seeds, sclons
wines, etc., arc solicited for examination and
Ihe 1ln9s a@s 9d. h shs Ghtea
Railroads give return free tickets upon tht
certificate of the Corresponding Secretary.
| 4 man named johnson, m accomplice o
the thief who stole tle 81 600 from Smith {
Burber, was arrested in St. Louis, yesterday
No money WAS found on him.
The store Of C. n. Matheny d Co., Of thi
| city. was robbe ed day Or two since Of quan
tity Of silks, shaw1s, &c There Is no clue Il
| lilc robbers.
, 1864-12-03
Efeudls1l Murder.


Ne ere indebted to Mr. n. H. Filloy, for
the following particulars Of deliberate mur-
der, which wns perpetrated last night. By
some villain or villains, no doubt with view
Of securing the money which the murdered
man was Known to have in his possession.
Il Mr.. Samuel Lcggctt, who has been living
in this city and yio1aity for seEcrnl years, but
for come time past has been residing upon
the late .Joshua Vaughn's farm, in the bot
tom, some tiye or SIX miles from this place.
He had been engaged yesterday tn delivering
corn to Atr. Henry Smith, at the four mile
hougc, near. the junction Of the Alton and
Tesre Haute Railroad. He had delivered
some three loads during the day, for which
hc had been paid about go. After settling
for the Inst loud, he started for home, inst as
it~as beginning to grow dark. But not hay
ing arrived at midnight, his family became
uneasy and alarmed, and started ont in search
Of him, when about half Way between his
house and Mr.. Smiths, the team was found
standing in the road, and, horrible to relate,
he Wns lying dead in the wagon, shot through
the head. As he had no seat in his wagon, it
is supposed he was standing up driving, Wien
somc miscreant from behind shot him, the
tall taking effect in the back part of his head.
II was found that he had been robbed Of the
SEQ he had in his pocket, hut fortunately for
his distressed family, 81 800 he had concealed
in the bottom Of his boot was not discovered
by tbe villain. He leaves, NC understand. d
wife and two or three children to deplore Ills
nntiu1cly and violent end. X
, 1864-12-03
FROM JOLIET.
A Bold and Desperate Attempt
to Hob .1ne Joliet City Isank--
Several Arrests Made. etc.

l6pecial Correspondence Of the Chicago Tribune
JOLIET, ILL.,, Nov. 90 1854.
As the officers Of the Joliet City Bank en-
tered the institution Wednesday morning, II
was found that most determined and sk lf11
effort bud been made to enter the vault and
money safe Of the bank. Access Vas effected
to 1he vault, but the safe, which was one Of
Lilies patent chilled iron, had evidently been
made the subject Of the most severe teststh
could be conceived OF.
Upon the premises WAS found as complete
and formidable set Of tools as perhaps WAS
ever used by burglars, consisting Of two
pointed heavy steel bars, about three feet
Tong, steel Jimmy" ratchet drill, n hand
brace, with several pcculiar shaped drills,
which Ind been unsuccessfully nsed heavy
blacksmith's g s}edge, chiscls, &c; also a quan-
tity Of powder, and coil Of fuse. The powder
had been used, but with no effect whatever
upon the safe. The appearance Of the safe,
as well as the tools, showed they had been Sc
yere1y used. The Bledge must have been ap.
1,licd with force which should have aroused
the citv. but their operations being inside the
vault, must have so dcadcued the sound, as
to be unnoticed:
opened when It Was it revealed Its contents
untouched. Mr. Caggwin, the proprietor o1
he hanK. thinks the villains must have work,
cd most Of the night and either left dissusted
with their unsuccessful efforts OF startled witt
The approach Of daylight.
Suspicion ut once fell upon some fellowi
who Ind been lurking about town, and nine
teen arrests we're made. and the whole h nun nun
brought out Tor examination, and one Of th'
number discharged.
Honscbreaking, horse stealing and like dep
Rotations have become very prevalent II
Joliet, 30 that the citizens have had to organ
! izc for their own protection.
, 1864-12-03
THE WAR IN LOUISIANA.
Rebel ConscrIptlon-Kebe1 0rrantzu-
ton of Negro Troops -HilitnrY Move-

; NEW YoRK, Friday, December 2.-Thc Her.
tltFs Eatchez correspondent Of the alst gives
an account OF rebel operations along the Red
River in Louisiana, and particularly at and
around Alexandria. The rebel Gen. Buckner
commands In that region, and has his head
quarters at Alexandra, where additional
formidable defensive works haye been erected
tor the purpose Of rendering it Impossible for
the Union g1anboats 10 again ascend Red
River. The dams which Gen. Bailey con
structed to release the fleet accompanying
Banks army, haveibeen used to form 4 mart q
these fortifcations, and apparently with very
rood effect for the rebel designs. In I'll the
Country, Us far around Alexandria as G1neral
Buckner's authority reaches, an indiscri1ni.
nate and mercf1css conscription of all the
male Inhabitants ia enforced. Old mcu and
Young boys, foreigners and natives, the liables
and the exempts, are alike gathered to swcll
the ranks of the rebel armies.
The He1>uIFs New Orleans correspondent
furnishes additional confirmation Of the re-
mort that Allen, the rebel g GoTcznor Of Louis
lana, had organized ten regiments Of negroes
at Shreveport. At present they are employed
ii atrengt -ening the aetenses Of that place;
but are instructed in the regular military
| drin, and Allen expects eoon to receive al.
, 1864-12-03

in Ewing Block. He was captured near Du-
val's Bluff, after hard race Of eight miles, at
the end Of which his horse fell from exhaus-
ton.
The Natchez Courier, Of the 25th, says
that about fifty Texan cavalry made a
dash into our lines st Morganza On "ednes-
day evening last, and kicked up considerable
sensation for short time, but reaction oe-
CURED in tcw minutes, and the rebels TOOK
French leave, nor stood much upon the order
Of their going. They shot one Lieutenant
md two colo1ed soldiers; and carried OFT some
sir or eight colored Iickets. Tho whole af-
fair VAS for brayado, and was SO rapid in ex-
ecution that the casualties could scarcely be
avoided.
The steamer City Of Cairo, Robert Riley
master, and Waller :. Dill, clerk, leaves this
evening for Cairo with 81 bales Of cotton and
a lot Of Confederate prisoners.