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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-11-25

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sons Intending 70 insure their lives IN us safety anu
stability acquired in its fourteen years experience
IN ~ assets which, without its capital ~ slnu1(i
amounts T. over three quarters OF million Of GO-
lars being more than two hundred thousand ooiiaIs
in excess OF its liabilities for the reinsurance Of s
outstanding risks in the facilities presented IN Us
accommodating system Of payments Of premiums :
in the large number, diversified conditions ana eo-
eup,tions various ages and localities OF the lives IN
sured giving the largest requisite scope Tor the o
Grafton Of the laws Of average mortAntV, anu tne
smplest guaranty TO the insured Tor the dement's
thereof; in the division Of profits, the AssuAL ap-
portionment OF which having for the past fourteen
wears averaged FORTY PER CENT. OF the premiums
Policies are issued upon all the plans usual with
life Insurance Companies and at as low rates as Is
consistent with a view to solvency.
Parties desiring Agencies In towns where the Som-
many have none. and those wishing Travelling
Agencies within the New England states VIII spPt
IA H. G. WILSON, IS State Street, Boston, glSln9
such reference. or information as 10 age, present
md past business will enable him 10 form Juas
| ment in regard thereto.
wS2m1
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-11-25

NV YORK, Nov. u
The 2f..es' Washington despatch says
Gen BURNSIDE has 4eturaod t. tha. c',y from
The erfaS
II is expected by military iaed 'n'' Ter.
slerman's movement would bring o.
operations along the whole lire VI Virginia
ari tie West
saturdays Richmond -aTer- contain no
news from Georgia; they as ll'ouhiefiy
under strict censorship 10 prevent panic.
The Tribune dispatch says There was
rumor current Saturday at City Point, that
Petersburg was being eyacuatai by thorebe's.
TIE Words despatch from Sheridan s.
army conug diets the report tfnt tariy has
abandoned the valley Dc is still at New
Market and Mount jackson.
q, IS -eD.rlei tnat CAPT ---- with 800
men had a h-lt with -lo.eh~ on cine i'-n
aud got whipped. 40 Vr.ieual.-
Tie Herqfs corresnond.ul saws Vie
rebels attacked our picket iuc twice .e,We. "a
the James ana AppomatJox rivsl.- in the
first attack the rebels capture. i.u- D.Hters
and eighty priyates.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-11-25

aIR. :. {. RAPELYEA, "F MON
month n,,otr, New Jersey, writes, Sarsh l'' so
D,srsrsrr CvRED.-I was troubled IN 'AnuA 'I
last with cos.iye +esf for several days, and ~
grains Of cslomei 20 obtain reisf. -aught oo'e,
suppose /; at any rate. severe diarrhas sef IT,.
which my medical attendant found it impossible to
arrest. This was followed by dysentery. Ny
strength was all -one. Everything passed through
rae as j took il. a friend from New York Mr..
george Lewis fortunately called on me AID advised
B-andreth-s Pills. I Thought. in my weakened con-
s't.r. oi.1 pll would De enough but he admins
iered uu-. sud the next morning four more Much
imuur,tr erme from ,le and. 20 my surprise the
Soreness and pain l.--fri.lsi. One box cured me
fully. am now hearty, with fne appetite. You
are at liberty 10 publish this. sold by ali -ssNset-
able dealers 10 medicine.
Nov IS. DAWN
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-11-25
TorIsyIILE. Nov. 70.

LOUISVILLE. NV H.
Intelligence deemed reliable but the aceu-
racv whereof cannot be determined this
morning saws: very recently the rebel Gen.
Rreckinridge with 10000 men attacked Gen
Gillen near Bulls Gap and after desperate
fgbt defeated him. Zen. GIllen took 400
prisoners. The number Of killed and wound
ed If not stated.
No fears of an invasion oi Kentucky as
consequent upon this reverse are feared. az
the military authorities are fully prepared
to meet any advance OF such force mo tire
State.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-11-25
FR4NCIs WILSON'S ESTATE.

VIZ the subscribers. having been appointed ~
W tae Honorable the Probate Court Ior ,Hs
i... I'D. D al'ir-r th. claims and derlands OF al
-. AGAINST the estate Of Francis wilson, la,1
Of Hine,bar in said .Eiet, represg;rl4 M " ~,
-. -.f Six months from the day Of the c4ie
fer.or being a lowed ny said Court ior th1t PuTT7
do therefore hereby give n0t-ee. may VIZ y.
5,+e1f ro tfe business of our appointment az t.e
@v-eiii-,- of r. Iucretia Wilson, 20 hinessursh "a
aid D.sirict on the second Wednesday Of lecgil,
ami April next at l1 0'cloca \. Ai on esch u sli--
i,a,ed his 18th day Of October. A. d. 1861.
JOSEPH MARSH, Commissioners
j. F. MILES.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-11-25
RTCKwHEaT FLOUR ANDi GOLDEN
SYRUP.

80. q, r..sfr,- Of the same magnificent quail
" i,,, ~ Burkwheat Flour which gave our Gus
-. - Taneh satisfaction las. season, as well as
6nIdeu syrup Of the most approved mahuiae'ule'
Nui'n "0 O'- LOUIS FOLLETT co.
-, N
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-11-25

Our gunboats on James river have shellcd
and destroyed all the houses within their
reach, because the enemy made use Of them
Tor signal stations
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-11-25
GREETING.


C,ANE in 20 ny enclosures on the eth o. OJ.OoS ,
[ -, row red with white belly, long sim hofn1
- : ,ea-s oId The owner is required 10 prove
property. pay charges and ta.e her away. ,,y-rs
Essex. Nov. %, 1864. W.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-11-25
CLOAkS,
SHAWLS, and
DRESS GOODS
"B EE-IIINE."


AN prepared To issue at par with accrued inter-
| est state Bonds, payable with interest semi
annually. at six per cent, and due IN l9.9- Inc
amount % be issued Is limited 70 SA9Q"l- Inc
and December. al Bank in Boston. Funds IN pay
uent for bonds NAV he deposited in any BANK IN
this state % my credit. On receipt OF ADVICE
bonds will be forwarded as directed,
j. b. PAGE. Treasurer.
State Treasures Office,
Rutland Nov. u, l'64.S uaWtJah.i
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-11-25
THANKSGIVING.

nRFsERVFD CITRON; seedles Raisinsi kaisins
in quarter boxes, English Currants and New
NN'' ''' XII. PIERsON,
- 10Th l49 Church Street.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-11-25

The shipping on Lake Michigan suffered
damage to the amount Of more than million
dollars by late gale, and about fifty liyos
were lost.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-11-25

100 PACKAGES these very. popular and ae
DtUj Hcious Fish, TO arrive early m DECEMBER
,-,r Ishieh orders are respectfully solieiteas 20
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-11-25
FRANK CILLEY $ OTHERS ESTATE

FRANK CfLLEsa = VI AAA4AN' 80
STATEOF VERMONT. (THE HonoTanle ne
Di.tr-.f III Chittenden, IS. L Probate Court I'r
lie District Of Chttenlen. . FL
n, mi ue-sons interested In the estate OK El1un
,;iry Fyelipe Ciiley lydia Culey, George Cilley
and Charles d. Cilley-minors- eprrrrrG
WHEREAS. application in writing, haih neel
r,ais m tbis Court by the Guardian Of sald mn4is
IN license and authority % sell the whole OF ths
rra state o. his said wards own certain piece 81
ana IN About = acres with house tneIlyu
-itn.teI I'll said 1liitou and that 10 Wou-',
80 Beneficial % them % sell the sane ang
,.-,rert the proceeds thereof into money. am
tbrrefuon the said Court appointed and a,siI 7
he 3Srb dav Of November A. ID. ieoi at the frootfo
G.urt Rooms ia .aid District, to hear ana Gec.eo
-, s,it 9ppl',ation and ordered that pubic no
- thereof be sivcu Co Oh persons lnteresteltieI
h., u1blishiu- this uracr three weeSs suc1esals
In 40 Burlington Free Press a newspaper Hhie''
5-sriaf.s In the zhhorhOod OF those persons IN
feresiea therein ali whion puohoaIons SHAH 10
/ pre,ious t. .he time appointed igr hearing l.,
Therefore YOU are hereby notified % appear ug
| Gre s1id Court az the time and place allresllg'
Z thep and there o. object % the granting OF sucn
l Fcence. il you see cause -, ~. g..
: f,ive1 under my hard, at the PROBATE Court
/ p,.,,,s III, -th dty of November, A ID. l-d+
N'O'-9' TIE. WALES, Judge.
[ w2lw3.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-11-25

We learn that considerable apprehension
OF "A raid prevailed at Rou>es Point Saturday
night The Osdensburgh Road removed its
engines TO Malone for safety and other pre-
cautions were taken. Nothing happened.
however.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-11-25
HALL Il FLETCHER,
CE.4E.W .fGE.VTS,

AND AGENTS FOR THE SETTLEMENT
OF OFFICERS ACCOUNTS.
HAVING had long experience as Clerks in the
III Ordnance Office and in the Office Of the Quar-
f9~master General we are prepared 70 assist OFFl-
GERS in making out RETURNS, and in settling
their accounts with those omces ana with the
Treasury Department,
Stoppages OF pay removed. Certificates OF non
indebtedness obtained, etc.
ALL CLAIMS AGAINST THE GOVERNMENT
COLLECTED WITH DISPATCH.
Paw and Bounty of Deceased Soldiers
Procured.
Post Office Address, Box l2s Washington, D. c.,
Office 424 Fifteenth Street.
Ed. W. HALL,
W. FLETCHER.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-11-25
BY EXPRESS.

nECEIVED this morning fine assortment Of
Ii let Cloak Buttons. Jet Cloak Ornaments, Bugle
Pears, Bugle Trimmings, Wide Betting, Belt Oiasps
@g ga AZ Si'' 'O''''' LYMAN's
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-11-25
BLACKSMITH WANTED.

A GOOD workman can find steady employment
n and good wages By applying 70
II. WHITNEY,
Corner Pearl st. and Winooski Avenue.
Nov. 18th. DIV
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-11-25
INSTRUCTION IN MUSIC.

,1ss FRANCES D. BARLOW viii give lessons
MI on the PIANO FORTE and in vocal ut ST. ,,,,
Apply at the residence OF sidney D4IAo"' "'-'''N
slroet- d.f
Eov. 18th.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-11-25
New DYE House,
LIMBS.
ARMS and LEGS.
\ PaImeP's Patents.
he American Aruhc,al Limb Company

II
The American Artificial Limb Company
is now prepared 70 furnish the celebrated " Palm
| er Artificial Leg also the " Lincoln ARM
which has received the special approval Of Uovern-
rneDt flr s,ldiers The Palmer Leg is too wide
IL known T. require special mention. Soldiers are
entitled T. a Palmer Lex OF a " Lincoln Arm
sfhoHt etgrgs. By applying 20 this once or 20 IT,
An McLaren. Medical Director No. Buihneh
street they will receive the order Inc LlhoplI
Arm il received with great favor ~ All wlo wear u
and orders are received from all parts Of the Union
A singular fact in Connection with the Immense
! military demand which has been produced o! ths
| present war, will satisfy all who require ihns |"
| ne vaIue n these inventions. According % the
STATISTICAL report Of the Medical Director for -too
and vicinity Of limbs supplied 70 soldiers oy "oF
eminent,
| ALL BUT Two CAsss HAVE BEEN ~ REIsRLD 1T
PALMER & CO.
/ More convincing proof the practical Value OF me
| Limbs referred to cannot be presented
| The 0PaLNER ARTIFICIAL Lee Is the lghtesti
| most durable most comfortable 10 the VeaIer, ana
more natural in its appearance, than any thihs o4
| the Kind ever constructed by human skill.
Over Fire Th0usdrd Of the Palmer Artlhciai lie Z,
! are now in use. orders are frequently received
from Europe, India, West lndis Islands and south
Paimer's appliances for Shortened Limbs have ae-
ouired worldwide celebrity iHditidnGss 'rhe Aat
not ,raltsa for tairsy ysaTf Adre BEEN eopIftsy re-
Pamphlets. containing full information, sent L
AL @Ppii'AH B. FRANK PALMER,
| Care American Artificial Limb Company
- Green Street, Boston
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-11-25
,v.u CLARK.s ESTATE.

STATE OF VERMONT, 1.-THE Honorable the FRO 70
tr.-t ot thittcuten, .,.h
T5au persons Interested I'm the estate q Anah
.VqrE late ol Charlotte, IN sa'1 District, pc
WFrrrAs. said Court hath assigned the SIN eay
% Il..el.r next for che settlement OF the aaihlu-
f5r-af1u account of The Executor ol tue i- W.. ~
..ri.fr f s.,tf Auah Clark, deceased, ana olutit-
tf1t urf G. notice thereof be given % ali person.
ir-sr..t.! En- safi estate, by publishing ms oruei
three wee.s succes-iyeis previous % lhe -. -
si-red boz the Burlington trae flea'f pl--''- -'
Burlin-tuu. ID said District .
TFs4sfors. you are hereby notihel % appear a.
the Probate Court rooms, IN Lurii -n' % ,e ,'5
ma rlan and there 90 contest the allowance Of
70 EN- uBs.er fly hand this 18th day Of November,
i, ~ 80 T. z. WALES Judge.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-11-25
OATSFoR SALE.

Il WILL sell Oats from my harges dlscharzins Al
1 the Wharf LOW FOR CASH. r.,,,opr,
Il EDWARD HUNGERFOKD-
Nov. =
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-11-25

The city of Chicago cast > ,239 votes at
the recent election, or about 700 more than
the city Of Boston.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-11-25

Mason AND HANIIN's CABINET ORGAN
Such an instrument is all that Is needed IN any
church Of ordinary size and even IN Trinity
Church, in this city, the grandest specimen q
the Gothic architecture on the continent, DR..
Cutler, the celebrated organist, has introduced
one Of them into the chancel. as better adapted
10 some parts Of the service, and 10 come classes
Of music, than the great pipe orgsn. whose tones
make the walls tremble. In the churches
throu- h0ut the country they susrer every re-
quirement, aud have already been widely sought
for and introduced. Such eminent artists and
musicians as Thalberg, Lowell Mason, Zundel,
Root. and many others, bear testimony 10 their
merits in the highest terms and once hearing
them Will satisfy the most skeptical that they
are lust what the Church has been waiting for
something 10 aid without drowning the singing
something easily obtained, easily kept in order.
and giving power, majesty, and melody il the
worship Of God. For this nothing is equal TO
the organ and here we have an organ, sweet.
solemn. sonorous, and grand, this instrument
YOU viii love the longer you hear u.--N Y
O5scrrsr.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-11-25
NEw YoRK, Nov IL

Gold sold this morning ut -"
NEW YoRk, Nov. p.
The Times Washington despatch gives ae-
,a;Is of cen. Sherman's movement, which
saws his army is composed of the 18th 18th
Ifrb 1-fb and 2oth corps and KilpaTick =
cavalry. They lett Atlanta on the l:,th is'-'
and nroeeeded IN the direction OF Macon
His force comprises about $4,000 including
q 000 nicked cavalry 80 days rations Ion
49, ,,',o sppd beast were taken. The expedition
!. ,inelv EQUIPPED in every particular
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-11-25
,roRO4 LEE AND ANOTHER's IS
TATE.

STATE OF VERMONT VIE hp-- =, ~
District 10 Chittendeu, S.. Il Court 'oI l-e 4'-s
', ,i IN ,-.r. Interested in the Estate Of Noroa
Lee and Rosetta Lee o. Wiuiston, IN said DISTINCT
MINORS Greeting
WHERrAs. application in writing he5h zen
made to tns Court by The Guardian OF said mln3rs
RI license and authority Go sell the whole ul ~
-4I e-tlte ut his said wards setting iofth theicluf
rat thew own two undivided eighth parts oi ~
ran lands situate fra said Niiiston % WI; lf aJle5
n land formerly the homestead ot tleir I .lucI
Hiram 5 Lee Diseased also Ion acres OF ie-so
isgI Dining. subject To- the dover 81 t1e WY
and tia interest Of the widow and OF the ethef 1ill
d-er IN mid Hiram s. Lee IN homestead % pc se'
ant m i! premises. and that % would pc Tor tie y
t--s- fsi wards o. sell -hsir interest n sara prem
sa, and r. rvert she proceeds thereof into money AM
tir-eual1 The said Court appointed and aSsl7heI
ne 81 av VI December. A- ID l-lt, az the lo..aio
Ca,lr- Rooms i'm said lsrlct- % near e-'s l'-
f.lr .l,i application and ordered tnat pu9.ie no.
tcs thereof he given tl all persons Interested
III hy publishing this order three weeks slicg-s4sc
ii 3 tie Burlington free Press. q uy"-P-pei
III ~ cireuIatss in the uaishoorhoo1 90 the7e peI
slas interested therein oil which pu1 '-i
fa previous O. the tine lu pointed u itiii-l--
Therefore. YOU are hereby notified 90 appear ~
rers aid Court at the time and place alyIeaalif
tb.n and there % object % the granting Oh SUN
Gfve1 under ny hand, at the Probate Court
Rooms tbis 10Th day 0l November, A. D. l7oi
i''l--7 '-''' T. (. WALES, Judge
vrwg
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-11-25

Somebody has found very singular state
mcnJ IN the report oil the English Registrar
General, IN volume OF statistics, 10 the
effect that in lsOl there were more women
than men married in England
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-11-25
LOST.

. DOUBLE PIN. with cameo in one sac sle
4 hm1rotype Of lady in the other tasted 10 Al''
OF purple silk. ,,.-,...ir- the .i,ove
at Miss FARR's Variety store Al,
Nov list
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-11-25
t.po,ls.R.s lrp...s...l mAIn pyE

KRcHER's Uphsmsl HAIR DYE
30 Gents a HoS.
X -. flr-,. az BFt urlrUL. Warranted %
II as. This article has been Thoroughly tested %,
Ia CrHros or Sow YORK, and Prots nootn sI
Jarrett 81 piiiadu4 plaza. TA' pf1aeuLes. II :,
frar1 all poisonous in-T1gieuta, and TIE HA'ella
c,ruf,,siT. ID Will not iuiure the most delioate
--i.i i.y Urur-ists sud ally Socds dealers >
40. f. KRONER, sole Proprietor
~ Chestnut s.. Phllacelphia
BLACK ALPACCA's
NJ BONBAZINES Just received
Nov. q.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-11-25

ScAzE At P5TsDAu We ieam that an
extensive imaginary raid took place at Pots
dam. \ y on Monday nigh.. Three hun
bred rsiisrs were reported to be at the June
ton. six miles from the village; the home
guard were out in the storm, and great ex-
element prevailed Our informant left at
midnight, and took cars at the Junction
without seeing any raiders.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-11-25
DIARIES FOR 1859.

y uANF, A larre stock of Diaries for 1865, which
| can sell Usry lotr CT wholesale and Tefdii;
Respectfully, l. A. + OLNH"'
Burlington, Nov. p, 1861.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-11-25

Holl coin sells in Richmond At the rate of
81 Tor ST o. IS IL rebel currency silver,
81 tor ST. Flour $3.50 per barrel. corn
meal so per bushel coffee So 10 So per
pound. sugar - 50 to ! per pound.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-11-25
B. his E1cellency the Governor,
SAMUEL WILLIAMS,
sec. Of Civil and Military Affairs.

The FHE oN DORSET STEEET We learn
that the FIRE which destroyed the house oceu>
pied BY Mr.. Il. 5. Read, in the south part Of
the town. On the 18th INST. Is believed to
nave originated from a spark from the Chin
new which set ire to the root. A. heavy
south wind WAS blowing the building could
not be saved. The furniture and provisions
were mostly removed in safety. The build
Ing belonged 70 Merit Hawley. Loss ST.
500. iusared for 500.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-11-25
NICE CLOAK CLOTHS.

A I'D REFELLANTs. good assortment AM
n cheap LYMAN's.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-11-25
III. C. WILSON.

PREIpExr.-HENRY CROKER.
VrcE-PREsIDESI,-DAN sHAhF.
SEcRETARY,-W. II. HOLLlSTER-
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-11-25

ST. JoH>sBrRY, W., Nov 81.
Ex-Gov Fairbanks died Yesterday of droi-
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-11-25
40 0ppOsiHOR found.
Hood nj Florence and Beau
regard near COrinth.
FROM MEXICO.

SEIZURE OF AN AMERICAN STEAM
EH.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-11-25

GENERAL MANAGER OF Agencies IN IHE NEW ESs
LAND STATES.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-11-25
UNION
Mutual Life Insurance Co.
RECTOR'S OFFICE,

INCORPORATED BY THE STATE OF MAINE.
-b.-,s- Perpetual. Organized, 1879.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-11-25

q state Street, Boston, Mass
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-11-25
News of the Week

REBELS IN NASHVILLE DOwN.
HEARTED.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-11-25
HEADACHE AND THROBBING OF
THE TEMPLES.
WEAKNESS or THE BAG

Is caused hv pressure from nsenslhle perspiration
D., cured by s. few applications OF Kennedy hheu'
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-11-25

CWEET POTATOES constantly on hand and
- No. Union Block.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-11-25

wIsw4
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-11-25

HIS ADVANCE NEAR IA
con ON THE 18th.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-11-25

v.Isth, IS
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-03-03
Advioes from Gen. Sherman.

WASHINGTON, March 1.-The Worlds
special says, since the disastrous retreat NJ
GFierson aud Smith upon Memphis, the
most serious approximations are felt in on
cial and political circles. Their retreat
interrupts Sherman's Communications ali
along the liHe OF the Mobile and Ohio rail.
road and depriVes bis army of az import.
ant soutce of supply without which IL il
believed be cannot maintain his ground
worse still, it deprlVes him of the cavalry
force upon which he relied to perfect his
operations.
Military meu believe Sherman will now
be obliged 70 relrace his steps and return
to YiUksburg. IS = :,
A private letter dated February 20. saws
SbermSh had reached Meridian but hear
ipg ofathe cavalry retreat, he dared not
proceed aud bud erected earthworks ar.unI
the.cfty.3 20 1'a--A -
The report Of bis occupation of Selma
was v disctedited, that being 100 miles from
Meridian -. - :
News from the Sonth reports Polk be-
tween Selma and tie Tom5iPbee river,
watching Sherman aud prepared to dispute
his passage of'theriver.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-03-03

10-LIRur. SMIrH, Of the Pennsylyapia
Engineers, brought IN two rebel soldiers
yesterday morning, who we're captured in
Marion county few days ago. concealed
between tho ceiling and weather-bOarding
Of dwelling house belonging to and Occu
pied by AlPheus Hood. Hood was also
arrested for coucealtng the said rebels and
lodged in the Atheneum. a few days ago
]. n. Lake, of Webster, Taylor county,
was brought in, charged with illegally
trading with soldiers in United States horses
He was turned over by Capt. Over to the
United States Court for trial. A stringent
law is in existence against such offenders
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-03-03
lBsHaWiRa NAgftT1s.4Wo would sail

lssAwlAa a4sal11s.4 1--WE would aall
Hths a.tenllon.ot our readers 70 the adYsf.
tiSsmept Of Wheeler L Wilson's Sewing
Machine. Messrs. Sumner 8 Co., have 10.
Gently opened ane salesrVOm al No. 90
Main street, where they will be happy to
exhibit and explain these celebrated ma
chimes to every one whether intending to
purchase or not. We need hardly re-
mind those Of our readers who have any
practical knowledge on the subject, that
for various reasons the "Wheelsr & vii.
son" is the king among sewing machin IS.
Its reputation is world wide. It's yearly
sales nearly double all others combined -
1t has in every instance received the high.
est premiums at fairs. and was awarded
the gold medal at the Worlds Fair held
last year in London. We know Of no way
(which money can be more judiciously
spent than by investing in these beautiful
and useful instruments.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-03-03

10~Bla DAYs WoRr.-oaptain W.O.
Thorpe, mastering officer at this point,
mustered into the ser + aruesday one
hundred aud;Ihirrysfoas .setdsl !. 6ad paid
them the first inslalment Of their bounty.
Those who know what bulky papers have
to be made out and are familiar with the
amount of what is generally called red
tape, it is necessary to go through, need
not be told this is remarkably big days
work. Recruits are coming In so rapidly
that recruiting officers loose their patience
in waiting for their turns.