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The Cloud.

..-. A,shing showers for the thirsting flow
ers,
-, the seas and the streams;
~ rrlt shade for the leaves when laid
n her monday dreams
r-r nv wings are shaken the deEs that waken
The sweet buds every one,
Vbs- rick j 10 rest on their mothers breast,
A. she dances about the sun.
rrai the fail of the lashing hail,
41i Vhiten the green plains under,
.-I then / dissolve it in rain,
And laugh as pass in thunder.
r.-4 The snow on the mountains below,
And their great pines grow aghast.
And Al. theni.ht It's my pillow white,
: WlTcI / sleep in the arms Of the blast.
s,frrs ,u the towers Of my skyey bowers
Lightning my pilot sits;
To-. cavern under Is frttered the thunder,
r-s-rurclcs and hoWls at hts;
Over earth and ocean with gentle motion,
This rilot Is guiding me.
r,,-s3 liz the love Of the genii that move
In fbi depths Of the purple sea:
orsr rbe nj. and the crags and the hills,
over the l5ss aud the plans,
Wherever he dream, under mountain or stream,
Tho sririt he loves remains;
al IN the while hash in heavens blue smile,
whilst be j. iissolving in RAIN.
The s,rruire sunrise, with his meteor eyes,
and his burning plumes outspread.
Leaps on the back Of my sailing rack,
When the morning star shines dead.
As on the jag Of mountain crag,
Which earthquake rocks and swings,
An eagle slit one moment and sits
In the light of It's golden wings.
and when sunset may breathe, from the lit sea
beneath
lts ariors Of rest and Of love,
Aud the crimson pail Of eve may fall
From the depth of heaven above,
With wings folded rest, on mine airy nest,
As still as brooding dove.
That orbed maiden, with white fire laden,
Whom mortals call the moon,
Glides glimmering o'er my fleece-lke floor,
BY the midnight breezes strewn;
And wherever the beat other unseen feet,
Which only the angels hear,
May have broken the woof Of ny tents thin
roof,
The stars peep behind her and peer;
And I laugh 10 see them whirl and fee,
Like a swarm Of golden bees,
When widen the rent Of ny wind-built tent,
Til the calm rivers, lakes and seas,
Like strips Of the sky fallen through me on high,
Are each paved with the moon and these
am the daughter Of the earth and water,
And the nursing Of the sky
pass through the pores Of the ocean and shores,
| change but cannot die.
For after the rain, when with never q stain,
The pavilion Of heaven is bare,
And the winds and sunbeams, with their convex
CLEANS,
Build up the blue dome Of air,
silently laugh at my own cenotaph,
And out of the caverns Of rain,
like child from the womb, Ike ghost from
the tomb,
arise and unbuild it again. -Shelley.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-08-26

The VERMONT TRooPs.-The St. Albans
Messenger says that some time since appli-
cation was made to the Secretary Ofwar by
Gov. Smith TO have the Vermont troops re-
main in the vicinity of Washington, for its
defense during the remainder Of the present
campaign, in consideration of the extreme
hard service they had performed, and as
fitting recognition of their gallant conduct.
To this application the Secretary Of War
replied that the disposition of the forces was
in the providence of Lieut.. Gen. Grant, but
that he would recommend the matter TO
his favorable consideration. The Governor
Immediately wrote Lieut.. Gen. Grant urg-
ing his application, and has received fav-
orsble reply. Gen. Grant could not, OF
course. make definite promise, as the e1i
gencies of the service must determine the
disposition of the troops, but there is little
doubt but that the Vermont Brigade will be
retained in the vicinity Of Washington dur
ing the present campaign.
On the 9th inst the Vermont Brigade Was
at Harper's Ferry, and had orders TO pro-
ceed TO Winchester.
The Ninth Regiment is now stationed IN
the defences at Newbern, in delightful
locality, the regiment is unusually healthy
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-08-26

Tie Middlebury Register Of the 18th gives
a detailed account of the exercises Of com
mencement week at Middlebury College. At
the Festival Of the Alumni on Thursday, in
response to the toast '' Friends Of the College;
their works must prove them when their
leader calls, Pres Labaree was called upon
70 resrond lie said
He did not know what the word leader meant
in the toast, but he was reminded that he had
iust been appointed by the Trustees leader in
a new sense They had told him to start out
upon the enterprise Of securing an additional
endowment for Nldiebury College Of 100000.
He called upon the Alumni to prove the wisdom
Of the Trustees in appointing him their leader
by helping on the enterprise with their money
and their influence He exhibited the subserip-
ton book which he said he should not open at
present for small subscriptions. 1t had been
opened twice since yesterday, and already Sl4,-
900 were subscribed, and he wanted the Alumni
and friends present to fill it up TO $4,000 and
then he should be encouraged to 60 on. He said
the conditions Of the subscriptions were one
third PAYABLE at once, one third in three months.
and the remainder in nine months. 100000
must be subscribed before the subscription would
be binding. The President guaranteed sub
scription Of $1,000 from Senator Foot, and said
only 5000 more were necessary TO give the en-
terprise such a start that he would feel warran-
ted in plelging to the College the remainder
He knew il could be raised, if the Alumni would
help. He had been over the ground and knew
what could be done The subscription book WAS
circulated and considerable sums added, but
whether it is filed up to $50, 900 we have not
learned.
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Miscellaneous.

\ SCENE NEAR REswELL, GEoRGA.-The
Cincinnati TineS correspondent saws.
An old lady Of the Partington school was
found the other day, in a terrible state of
CONSERVATION on the approach Of our forces
70 this point. Johnston racers had passed
through the neighberhood, and everything,
even the poultry, pork and cattle had been
taken with the malaria Of .- falling back"
The old woman was lett entirely alone-de-
plorahlv wringing her hands. with poverty
as her only companion, and II was strongly
apparent even in her speech. She viewed
first one hearty, Jolly, fat-sided d" Iank.
theu another. as much surprised at their
gift of gab as their lack Of horns, when one,
an enormously huge Backey, stepped into
the yard 10 qucnch his thirst and fll his
canteen at a dilapliated specimen of a well.
Saws he
How are you, aunty?
''Iolahle ailin' jis now.
We've got here at last. -
Where did YOU come FROM Er yer
hoOkers, or thinkers, or is yer shermlnee -
There are some boys about who might,
reckon, hook a chicken or two, but we re all
Buckeyes, in the pot.
Lord you don't say so. I've hearn tell
Of trees what bore them ar nuts. but never
seed any afore How'd you git here?''
We'll. # Uncle Abe wants any help, he
iust sings out to our Governor up in Ohio,
and. when Johnney Brough shakes the tree,
lust as many as he wants let 20 all holds,
and roll right down here on the haId-tack
line
..Fore God. no. Mother new line? How
many lines has you 'uns all got? We 'uns
almos tax t death ready mother line II
hang US all sure.
"Hain't you folks got about how much Of
this as you want? says Buckeye.
Got? We ism I got nOthin'. Done lost all
we ever have got. don't see what you 'uns
all wants, way down here to Georgy?"
I'VE come down here TO stop this muss.
When we get through with old Johnston,
his army will all have chance to get home
and see their relations.
But the General ssys you 'uns don't fight
fair Your sharmInes keep troublin' OF
him. and shown of him. in front, and your
bookers keep runnin' on. to his eends with
your fakers.'
e Good erenIng thinkers says Buckeye
and away he went, giving room for som'
others more quizzcal and lnlschievous THAI
himself
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-08-26

Corn Harvest N MINNEsOrA.-The St.
Paul Press says the hot summer pushed the
corn ahead in that vicinity in "a remarkable
manner, and in another week It will Dc be-
yond the reach OF frost. Ii will be such a
crop as has perhaps never before gladdened
the farmers Of that STATE. and Will soon be
ready to be harvested.
Reports Of the crop prospects in many
States are Of similar impor; TO the above.
The wheat crop in Pennsylvania and
Maryland i described 70 be not whit be-
hind previous years. Buildings and barn
yards are full of the harvestinss. Rye, bar
ley and oats have not succeeded as well, but
their yield. notwithstanding, has been a
plentiful one. The corn crop does not
promise as we'll Hay has rurned out cx-
cellcnt in quantity and a fair amount. The
potato crop will probably reach the average
Of past years Notwithstanding the damage
from the drouth the average crop Of corn
and potatoes will be fair throughout the
New England and Middle States.
Illinois papers say that the ram there mas
had an inyigorating effect on the corps. and
it is anticipated that in due season the mar
kets will literally groan with the supply OF
produce. More wheat and oats VIII be pro-
duced in the northern part of the State this
year-one paper says-than have been grown
for two years past. 1t is doubtful as yet
how it is going to turn out with corn but
there seems no doubt that the return will be
somewhat short Of an average.
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New Publications.
PETER l. NAsHBrRN,
.f9JutGEt and Inspector Gen

4 SUWuEs Cruise on the coast ol New Eng
land By Robert Carter. Boston. Cro--
by * Nichols.
\ repriut ia book form, with some c1rrcc-
tious, Of % series of letters which appeard in
tbe New York Tribune in le5o. This Is
lively narrative of an excursion of small
party ina fishing smack for fishing ,=ketching.
dredging and enjoying STA air, sea scenes
and exercise along the coast OF New Eng
hud, iron swampscot to Mount Desert.
Necessarily there Is s,me repetition, but for
all thar the book Il full of entertainment,
interminsIcl wi,h no liJtle information in
teresting to lovers OF Natural History. For
sale by Fuller.
HAsrER's NEW MoN14LY.-COnteny. OF the
September number
An Adventure on the coast Of Australia
Glustntcd), High Private At Home with
the E,quimaux (illusrrlted0My Lost SISTER,
Confession President Monroe snd His
Administrator The Last of Seyea The
The First Time Under Fire Libraries In
Bonds Presentation Week at Yale The
Wedding Aunt rhorneypine The Cafe
Greco, \ Lancashire Doxolosy Gllustrated);
Gar Bet (iliustrated), Our Mutual Friend,
by Charles Dickens Ollusrrated) Monthly
Record of Current Events Editors Easy
Chair Editors Drawer Gllustrated); Fash
ions for september. \ very lively number.
For sale by Fuller.
THE PorouAc ANp TIE R,PDAN. Army Notes
from the failure at Winchester to the re-
enforcement OF Rosecrans. ls0l-5. By
Alonzo II. Quint, Chaplain Of the % Mass
Infantry. Boston Crosby Il Nichols .
lo64
The letters of Chaplain Quint, which ap-
pearcd from time to time in one Of the Bos-
ton papers during the period to which this
volume relates. were noticeable for their ear
nestuess, their viyacity and their information.
They formed the basis Of the present volume.
1t does not pretend to be q history, but Sc 10
contain merely the irankest record of impress
ions received by an eye-witness,of places and
scenes IN our eventful campaigns. The
volume viii be an important one to the fu-
ture historian The author Is a cultivated,
earnest and patriotic man. who has been de-
voted to doing good, III minlstering 70 the
wants o, those with whom he was associated
in the labors of the camp and in the expo
sures Of the battlefield | is a very readable
and interesting volume. In his preface he
says If any one discovers change oi
feeling from that of political antagonisn
to the Administration Generally obscure o.
course), to that of hearty confidence in the
ability, honesty. and wisdom of its presen
head, | am not careful to deny it. Regret
ing deeply some acts, yet wonder only tha
public affairs have been conducted - we'll
and promise 50 auspiciously.'
For sale by Fuller.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-08-26

The Sentinel gives the following lis' OF the
delegates appointed from this State to the
Chicago Convention Aug. %
Delegates at LGrge-H B Smith, Niltoni L
S Partridge, Norwich; John Cain, Rutland;
P Redfeld, Montpelier.
SuBstitutes-N II Armington, Bakersfield; (;
Alexander McLane, Fairlee; NJ Huling, Ben
nington; J VI Weeks, Lyndon.
Fir.t District, Delegates-Isaac McDsniels,
Rutland, A NJ Huling, Bennington.
Su5stitutes-John McKeogh, Rutland; Z R
Wright. Middlebury.
Seeoad District. Dsle9dtes-A NJ Dickey,
Bradford, George Washburn, Springfield.
Su5stitutes-Harvy y Worthen, Bradford;
Skinner, Windsor.
Third District, Delsgates-B II Smalley,
Swanton; G Hopkinson, Derby.
Substitutes-J Deavitt, St. Adams, L c
Butler, Essex.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-08-26

Refugees report the rebels concentrating
large force at Monroe, Ark, on the Mashita
river, probably intending to operate against
Gen Steele.
The Richmond Wing of Aug, II makes
the following admissions.
The naval disaster at Mobile Is unques-
tionably an unpleasant affair, and, we fear,
will tend to Fix ineradably in the public
mind the idea already widely entertained,
that our iron-clad navy is toredoomed, each,
when built, either to be captured, blown up
by our own people, or stranded. The sub
seouent surrender of fortress, in he same
quarter. as strong az modern science, with
the experience of the deienses of Charleston, !,
ample time and unstinted resources could
make it. flls all hearts with 4 deep and
laceIating grief and { ranking spirit ol
Indignation.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-08-26

Ninety thousand majority has been cast IN
Pennsylvania in favor Of the proposition to
let her soldiers vote for President and Vice
President, which is held to be a very salts
tory test of the strength of parties in the
Keystone State, the Union men all being in
favor of the soldiers voting, the Democrats
about as unanimously opposed.
In the New Hampshire Legislature, the
democrats to a man voted against the bill for
allowing the soldiers to vote. The reason is
obvious.
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CIRCU R NO. Il.
State of Vermont.
ADJ'r AND lisp. GEMS OFFICE, !
WOODSTOCK, Aug. Is, 1864.

WOODSTOCK, Aug. 10, 1904. y
The reports from the Recruiting Agents from
this State in the Southern States are very unfa-
yorable. and indicate that but few recruits will
be obtained from that source. But two enlist
ments have yet been reported, although the re-
ports show that the agents have worked faithful
ly and laboriously to secure better results. The
towns cannot rely, with any safety, upon obtain
ing aid from that source towards avoiding a
draft, but must exert their utmost efforts I'LL
ing their whole quotas at home The reports
from the several Superintendents Of Recruiting
within the State show clearly that the best re-
cruiting ground for any town is its own territory.
And wherever Selectmen have realized this and
are acting faithfully IN the effort 10 fill their quo
"a from their own citizens, the results are most
encouraging. The indications now are, that no
town Will be drafted where the Selectmen have
appealed earnestly to their own townsmen, and
are striving in good Iaith To I'LL their quota from
that source. With the large credit which the
State hal towards its quota under the present
call, there should be no draft in any town; and
the reports Of Superintendents show clearly, that
there need be none, if the Selectmen Will devote
their whole energy to the performance Of their
duty as recruiting officers.
The declaration, printed on the back Of the
enlistment contracts must ia ell caSes be filed
out by the recruiting officer and signed by the
recruit. The attention OF Se.ectmeu Is particu-
larry directed 10 this requirement
1t Is Of no avail 10 enlist boys under Is, or
men over - years OF age. They will be rejected
.f the true age is discovered And If the discov-
cry is not made until after the recruit has been
mustered and sent forward, there is still liability
that the recruit will be sent home AMI the town
credit cancelled
Communication Certificates are 90 be- executed
in duplicate, not IN tripiicGis.
BY order OF the Governor
PETER T. WAsHBrRN.
-fijutGEt and Inspector Gtr.
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CoPPERHEAD N0NINATIoNs.-The Demo
cratic (copperhead) district convention held
at Rutland on Tuesday the 10th, nominated
Samuel Wells Of Montpelier as Congressman
from the first District.
At White River Junction on the 10th, a
district convention of the same sort of poll
ticians was held. Alex. p Lane was chosen
President Of the Convention. Speeches were
made by Col. Dickey, Mr. Hoyt OF the Bur
lington Ssrfinel,and Others. K. Mex .Ormsby
OF Bradford, fossil silver-gray whig author Of
history of the whig party, and bitter sym
pathizer with the rebels, was nominated as
candidate for Congress.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-08-26

4 PATRIOTIC TowN.-On Saturday morn
ing last the town of Washington (Vt.) had
seventeen men to raise 70 fill out it's quota
under the last call A meeting was held,
and a bounty of five hundred and twenty
five dollars was voted, for each man who
should volunteer. The invitation was then
given to step forward and enlist. "Men and
BOYS rushed to the desks to enlist" After
enlistipg twenty-five excellent young men
no more were received but many were turned
away. Washington claims to be the banner
town of the State.
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RECRUITING IN THIS CoUNTY.-As gcner-
al rule the towns in this County are alive to
their duty. and the work Of recruiting is in
active progress.
This town. as it Is pretty generally undoE
stood is about out Of danger Of the draft.
Bolton voted bounty of $500 to one
years men and 500 to three years men, on
Saturday. and has since, as We hear, filed It's
quota.
Colchester has secured more than half of
the balance Of men due Aug let.
In Essex War Meeting was held on the
I7th, which was addressed by g. g. Ben
dict, Supt. OF Recruiting, j. ;. Adams. Esq
and Rev. Mr. Chamberlin. The principal
speech was by Mr.. Adams and was spirited
and effective. Before the close. upon a call
for men to guarantee to tue Seiectmen sum
sufficient, (in addition to the town bounty
already yoted) to fill the quota Of the town,
some thirty OF the most substantial citizens
stepped forward. Essex will not be found
wanting.
In Westford on saturday, ten men pledged
the sum of S3,OO0,to add TO the town boun-
ties, and this sum will be still further in
creased by the citizens.
Hinesburgh, Huntington and Richmond
have already secured the larger portion Of
their men.
ON the whole the county Is coming we'll
up 10 the work
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Ghe free press.
BURLINGTON
FRIDAY MORNING AUGUST %. 1864.
The Danish and German War ended.
BU URLINGTO

The late arrivals from Europe bring the
news that preliminary treaty OF peace was
signed at Wanna on the 2l inst upon the
basis that all rights to Schelswig, Holstein
and Lauenburg should be ceded by the King
of Denmark. The protocol ofan armistice,
INTENDED 10 remain IN force until the conclu-
sion OF peace, was also signed. During the
armisuce Jutland will be occupied and the
government Of the province administered by
the Allies.
OF course the Austrian and Prus-ian au-
thorities are satisfied with this conclution.
as it is substantially all in their interest
Other powers look at it in different light.
The Paris Pays publishes an article, sign
ed by its editorial secretary, severely censur-
Ing Austria and Prussia for despolling Den
mark OF the duchirs Of Schleswig, Holstein
and Lauenburg, without regard to race, or
IGN or nationality.
The London Times saws
The King OF denmark cedes ms
rights to Schleswig, Holstein and Lauenburg.
Even should Juiland be restored At the conclu-
sion Of peace the position 0f the monarchy iriH
be most unfortunate. a Danish population sub
ject to Germany Will be at the very doors of the
Jutlanders. There will be no portion OF Schles-
wig left 10 the kingdom TO be a barrier between
the Germans and the purely Danish territory,
but Jutlaud will be exposed, unprotected, 20 all
the influences which a frontier German province
can bring upon 1t.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-08-26

Three substitute brokers recently kidnapp-
ed three boys from Brandon, the Oldest Of
whom was only sixteen and took them to
Pouehkccpsie, y Y. where two of them
were sold as substitutes. The third, the son
of Mr.. Wheeler Of Brandon refused TO en-
list. He was taken to y. y. and kept three
days a prisoner under the influence Of liquor
and sold a. a substitute. The boys parents
have taken measures TO recover them.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-08-26

Tn VIRGINl. CANPAIGN.-An ofhcer OF
bigh rank in the army of the Potomac says
offciaI figures foot up Grants loss in the
caunairn thus tar at ii 900 killed, 10000
wounded, Il. 600 prisoners. The rebel loss
i rbree-ffths Of ours He says it Is known
p,sitively that Hood has not been reinforc-
.J and that Lees fighting force does not
exceed 80 600 men.
writer in the New York Erening Post
saw. the army of Sheridan is by far the most
,...,r,ri,I Uni,o force that has ever gone up
the valley any distance above Harper's Fer
nv. Iiis cavalry arm alone is quite as large
ar the entire srmy commanded by Shields
Banks, Fremont, or Hunter.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-08-26

HIsroRY REPEATING ITsELF.-Ihe following
scale of prices Is from the Cazenoyia Pilot OF
December %, 1913, by which It will be seen
that the prices of provisions during our war
with Great Britain, singGlarly correspond
with those we now pay
Without any unusual drain of the Market or
new appreheusions Of scarcity, and with supply
equal 10 what will be consumed in the country
for two years At the lowest calculation, many ar
ucles have been raised by the mania Of specula-
ton to more than three times their former price.
and higher than any just or reasonable circula-
ton can authorize or warrant. Tea, which for
merlv sold at 80 cents OF a dollar, is now from
50 to So 80 per pound. Sugar, formerly at 50
or $40, Is now $50 per cWt. Salt, last year at
~, is now 81 70 per bushel. Molasses, formerly
45 cents, is now 81 50 per gallon. Coffee, from
10 to 20 cents, is at 40 cents per ID. Pepper,
allspice, &c, are about double, and every other
article raised from their former yalue-we men,
ton wholesale prices At what exact point this
mercantile madness is to stop, nobody can tell. y
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-08-26

A REPORTING MAcHISE.-A novel and
curious instrument has been invented by Mr.
Bryois. Ii is for the purpose OF taking
shorthand notes nth more than the usual
rapidity. 1t consists Of a series of levers
worked by keys like piano, and acting on
a set of types which impress themselves on
ship OF paper that is gradually unrolled-
Working only with one finger, an ordinary
reporter can work as quickly as the beet
shorthand reporter, but by using the two
hands the rapidlty is increased immensely.
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The Vermont papers are all copying an
item which appeared first in the Boston
Traoeaer. relating how one COrkry,a drover
from St. Johnsbury Vt. was robbed OF S2oOo
and gold watch in - Saloon IN Boston :
but none OF them mention the Traveller cor
reetion next day, when it explained that Mr'
Corkry was from ST. Johns, \. b. and not
from Vermont.