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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-09-02

NEw SrPr. FOR The RUTLAND And Bra
Lr>GroN RAILRoAD.-We learn from the Rut-
land Herald that Col George \. Merrill of
St. Johhsbury has received and accepted the
appointment of Superintendent Of the Rut-
land Railroad.
We congratulate the Road on securing
Mr.. Merrill's services. At present he ls the
Collector of [. 5 Internal Revenue for the
Second District, but he is an experienced
railroad manager, having been connected for
a dozen years with the Passumpsie Road as
Master Of Transportation and as Superinten-
dent. lie is a capable and energetic mana
ger, thorough gentleman, and high
minded and worthy man. The Road Will be
ably and no doubt prosperously run, under
his Superintendence.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-09-02

contributors to very large amounts. There
are now about six hundred recruits in camp
waiting to he sent to the front-Or to desert.
The permanent guard of the post is two com
panies OF the Veteran Corps.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-09-02

FRANCIS ALLAPA, the mason who was hurt
by fall from the scaffolding Of the Catholic
church last Monday, died in consequence oil
his injuries on Wednesday night.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-09-02

Rt. Rev. John McClusky, late Bishop of
Albany, was installed as Archbishop OF New
York, at ST. Patrick's Cathedral. on Sunday,
with imposing ceremonies, and in the pre-
sence of large audience.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-09-02

RAIsEp.-The Windsor Journal (weekly)
has advanced its price to $500 yer IN
currency, or $50 90 for farm produce at last
wears prices"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-09-02

4 letter to Gen. John C. Fremont from
George L Stearns, Elizur Wright and four
others, under date Of August 2Oth, appears
in which they ask him if, provided Mr. Lin
coin will withdraw, he will 30 the same, and
join in the attempt, by means of new Con-
vention, 'Tto place the Administration on a
basis as broad as the patriotism Of the conn
try and as its needs
Under date Of Aug. Goth, Gen. Fremont
replies to this effect Personally, he would
not object; but having accepted the Cleve-
land nomination, he cannot honorably with
draw; at least without consulting those who
nominated him. He suggests that an effort
be made to get an understanding between tie
supporters of the Baltimore and Cleveland
nominations, in order to a coalescence and
and an agreement for new and popular
Conyention-one which shall not he the work
of politicians. He thinks that to the patriot
ic masses. the following propositions would
be acceptable:
4" l. Respect for the practical liberty and the
constitutional rights aud dignity of the citizen.
>. The maintenance OF the dignity Of the Uni
tel States in their relations to foreign powers.
3 The re-tstablishment OF the Union; by peace
if it il possible; by war If the employment Of
peaceful measures cannot be made to succeed
a. To what lie means by peace, he adds
For me, peace signifies the integral re-estab-
lishment Of the Union, without slavery; because
slavery Is the source Of all our political dissen-
sons. and because the Institution itself Is con-
denneI by the enlightened and liberal -pirt Of
the age. These are to me the necessary c0ndi-
tons Of peace"
If TO obtain such a peace it were necessary
to indemnify for the loss Of their slaves ''those
who have been in a sort Of neutral condition
during the war, he would not object. 1t
might save money to do it. If, however,
notwithstanding such CONCESSIONS,
a. The political chiefs who direct the South
persist in war, then the policy Of the Convention
should be 10 pronounce in that case for war with
all the force and energy Of the nation. For
peace upon any terms, and merely because it is
peace-a peace recognizing North and South
would not bring about a stable equilibrium. II
would only prepare the way for new struggles,
and for u condition Of disastrous anarchy
The Chicago Convention will not take up
Gen Fremont. and there is no need for. or
likelihood of, such new Convention as he
proposes. Abraham Lincoln will answer the
purpose for all heartily loyal men, who have
no personal grudgo- to feed by working
against hIm.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-09-02
PERSONAL.

Gen. Wm. F. Smith, is reported to have
resigned.
Mr. Morrill,. Of Vermont, is mentioned in
some quarters as the probable successor of
Secretary Fessenden, in case he resigns the
Treasury Department, as it is said he will do
from i'll health, before long.
Ensign Jacob NJ. Smalley, Of Vermont, is
now Acting Master of the L. s steam gun
boat Glaucus, of II guns
W. Batchelder, private in Co. E. 5th
Vt, and son of Rev. c. r. Batchelder.
lately of Manchester. has received an appoint
ment as Cadet at West Point.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-09-02
WAR DEP'r WASHINGTON.
Aug. ..


To Ma. Gen. DIR
i despatch from Gen. Grant Just re l.
states that the Richmond papers Of
day, the 21-h, announce that Fort VI
in our possession. Il Is not stated
It was surreu uIercd OF whether it was 5 "A
up
Another despatch gives the followin- -
tract from the Richmond Examiner of v,.. =
day E. Fort Morgan Is an the enemy
session, whether blown up OF eyacll- IS
not known
Gen. sheridan in a despatch dated We --
day at halt-past2 , p. ~ reports. " The d.
envy left IN front last night. falling blc. D
Smithfeld or Miiilebury' We captured Il
prisoners yesterday, and inflicted a l. e
$50 killed and wounded There have n
a lew teints to cross the river by cayal-- 70
Willilmsport, but there was no sire n
shown. The indications 70 day are that y
will fall back out Of the valley.
Our reports state that the enemy Is I.ev-
ing the Shenandoah Valley.
Nothing has been received from Gen. =
man for two days.
EDWIN VI. STANTON.
Sec. Of War.
Ii is stated unoticIaly that at the tir of
the attack ON HOneock Thursday be Is
engaged in the work Of destroying the l.
don railroad. The enemy captured as
guns and dragged them within their r
mish lines, but 1t is doubtful whether ey
got any off the field.
A letter from the Army Of the P0, ulc
dated the 9th says that the portion re
line Of the Weldon railroad recaptured ne
rebels THURSDAY extends from Reams s on
about three miles nOrthwardly. The ad
had, however, been previously entire de-
stroyed and cannot be Of any use to tho ne
nv, while we continue 10 hold port. N
the north and between them and Ie ~
The latter position is securely in our cs-
sion.
\ ST. Johns (N. b. dispatch date the
9th says there is no confirmation Of g. re-
ported destruction Of twenty-five .ng
vessels by the Tallahassee. The re- 4. Is
supposed to be hoax.
A Louisville dispatch of the 9th tes
that an officer from the front says 81, nan
was moving the bulk of his army 70 ST.
ton on the Macon & Ga. railroad, in rr Of
Hoods forces, and heavy skirmishiae was
constantly going on.
A communication lated blockading i'd
ron, Mobile Bay, 10th, says A naval N
noissance toward Mobile, on the 18th, nd
| formidable but not insurmountable o. uc-
tions besides batteries, rams and sar Ken
vessels. a strong casemated fort, mount 10
2 guns. In all the spaces between The tie
ries are sunken vessels, and near both res,
piles have been driven, the tops Of whla are
s,wed off just below the water, and lave
heavy iron bolts in them, sharpened at the
upper END so as to tear of the bottom Of a
boat passing over them. The wharycs ere
crowded with steamboats,, and among them
four English built craft, probably blockade
runners. The streets of the city are com lete-
ly deserted.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-09-02

The Union Convention in Lamoille County
met at IIydepark, the llth inst. Rev. Hor-
ace Herrick Of Wolcott. was elected Presi
/ dent. Hon. q. \. Barber of Cambridge, and
/ b. L. Rand Of Moristown, vice presidents, NJ.
/ o. Heath, Esq, Secretary, and ;. Howard
Of Hydepark Assistant Secretary. r. c.
Benton, II. IL. Powers, r F. Parker, Geo.
Wilkins and Alex. Riddle were appointed a
Committee on Resolutions.
The Convention nominated by acclamation
last years ticket, except the Senator, and
one judge.
The Committee on nomination reported
for senator, Hon. Samuel NJ. Pennock, Of
Morristown.-for assistant judge, IN place Of
Hon. 5 Plumley, L. b. SherwIn, Of Hyde
park and for County Committee, II. A. Wa
terman, R. F. Parker, B F. Petingill
The Committee on Resolutions through its
Chairman r. c. Benton, ESD, reported the
following resolutions, which were adopted ::
Resoircl, That We regard the restoration Of
the Federal Union paramount to every other
consideration. worthy Of our best efforts and
greatest energies, for which we are still ready
to expeni our fortunes and risk cur lives.
Resolred. That we recognize no other way Of
dealing with armed rebellion, than subduiug II
by armed force.
Resolred, That while we fully appreciate the
magnitude Of this great national struggle, the
burden it imposes upon the country, the suffer-
iu.s and heroic sacrifices Of our brave army,
ana the devastation il has brought among the
homes and friends Of the nation, We yet regard
them as increased incentives to perseverance,
and should We now fllter or abandon the cause,
We should be unworthy Of kindred with the he
roes who have given their lives for H.
RssoIred, That we have an abiding confidence
in the patriotism and ability Of Abraham Lin
coin. and pledge him our cordial support in the
coming election.
The following town committees were ap-
pointed
HydepDrk-L. Dutton, S. Cinnemon. y. 4.
/ Cleaveland, A. Kingsley, Fred Bliss.
.Norristo,rn-S H. Rand, H. D. Bryant, J
A. Steele, Chas. B. Wait, B. F. Pettingih
Johnson-S S. Pike, Thomas Wilson, J. A
Naming. JOS W Christy. WIN. Woodbury..
Cambridge-J ". JAKE, NJ. o. Heath, E
Benty. E. Mudgett, J. H. Page, Wm. Melendy
IFaterriHe-L W. Holmes, Moody Shattuck
Nm. Cheny.
Eimore-Norman Camp. A, R. Bailey. JEFF.
erson Churchill, Charles Cook, 5. VI. Olmstead,
Sto1re-H D. Wood, R. C. Hodge, A. P
Holmes.
Eden-S. Morgan, c. P. Brown, jane
Brown, Simeon Ingalls,, y. NJ. Darling.
BeIrideTe-O. II. Potter, r. Smith, L whit
temOre.
Remarks were made by Joshua Saver Esq
L. Grisweld, and Colonel E. B. Sawyer.
Personal.
Gen. Wm. F. Smith, is reported to hav'
resigned.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-09-02

The MfE1I~c in the Town Hall Friday eve
ming in behalf of the Freedmeu'- Relief Assl-
ciauon. was fully attended. The singing
and addresses of the three white slave chill
dr,n" were listened 90 wiki a good deal Of
interest by the audience. These children
had been instructed in schools for freedmen,
and hy their appearance and the intelligence
they displayed, presented the best appeal
m bchalfof the Frecdmen's Relief Associa-
tiou. Remarks, urging the claims of the
Association. were made by Rev. Mr.. King of
Boston. He stated that two hundred and
forty dollars would maintain a school tor one
year among the freedmen. and expressed tie
hope that Burlington would enter upon such
an enterprise. J. 5. Adams Esq. spoke in
favor OF iii, PROJECT. Remarks tayorins the
object, of the Association were also made by
Rev. Mr.. Convcrsc, ,cnairmon Of the meeting.
A collection was taken at the close Of the
meeting. and the matter of raising further
funds for the object prop sed, was referred
to the school superintendent of tire town.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-09-02

A few days ago Gen. " ashburn informed
the people Of the Safe that they mus; place
noreliance on getting recruits to make up their
quota, in the Southern States-that up to
that time but TWO such recruits were report
ed to him-that energetic work at home alone
would accomplish the desired object. There
upon the SeuHne, becomes wondr0usly wit
ty over the TWO recruits so reported. 1t
says
"Now We submit that something ought to be
done for these distinguished c0lored gentlemen.
What town Is to have the benefit Of them Or
are they to be credited TO the ''State Al large.
We suggest their appointment as ELECTORS AT
large on the administration ticket from Yer
mont. As old Abe seems likely 10 secure only
the electoral votes Of few negroes and shoidy
contractors, such an appointment would be emf
neutly proper. Why not -
OF course, if the proper authority of the
/ State had not availed itself Of the privilege
allowed by law to try to get recruits IN the
/ Southern States, what a howl would have
been raised by the Sentnel, and the Argus
and the Courier Was there ever anything
more infamous in the history OF the world,
I they would have exclaimed, than the deter
mination to force the filing up of the entire
quota Of Vermont from it's own people, after
all the sacrifees they have made in this abol-
ition war. whilst other States-are allowed to
get men who are perfectly willing to enlist,
from places where the draft can not be easi-
" enforced The peculiar taste Of the ScH-
tiqers suggestion is on par with the tone
of that paper concerning everything which
relates to the vital questions of the times.
Whether the recruits enlisted in Southern
States are white or colored makes no differ
ence provided only that they are true men
and viii make good soldiers. For the spec
ial comfort Of the Sentinel We assure it that
we consider one true, loyal man, who is
ready to fight for the government of his
country. no matter what bis color Is, OF
more value to whatever is good in the world,
more worthy of present and future respect,
than any hundred of those-no matter Il
their skins are as white as their liyers are,-
who do nothing but blame and misrepresen'
the acts and intentions Of the chief Magis-
trate and his supporters. and by their sym
pathy give encouragement to JEFF. Davis anC
his co laborers in rebellion.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-09-02

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, 1864-03-12
MY Bird of Paradise.

hear within the-street gush
OF baby laughter Wild
And turn to clasp unto my heart
Thy eherub form my child.
But OH my yearnng fearful gaze,
That seeks thee everywhere,
Falls on thy little empty crib,
And painted rocking chair.
Thy bugle, by its tasseled cord,
Hangs pendant from the wall;
Thy silver rattle idly lies
With picture-boOk and ball ;
And in yon little rosewood chest,
Where oft go to weep.
Thy china cup and gildeG toys
With tender care keep.
The tiny string of coral beads
That clasped thy throat so fair
The ribbons pink that locked thy sleeves
All-all are treasured there.
There are the blankets broidered round
With softly tinted blue;
And there the gaily ruffled trock,
And red morocco shoe.
The other from thy dimpled foot,
Was lost that summer day,
When mother found her truant bird
Asleep beneath the hay.
How sweet you loOked-the scented breeze
That tossed thy silken hair,
Meier kissed in all its amrous trail,
A blossom half so fair.
Some baby dream around your lips
Had thrown les halo calm,
And flushed the cheeks that brightly pressed,
Your soft and rosy palm.
Both little snow-white feet were bare,
But one small stringless shoe
Was floating boat like on the brook,
Half filled with violets blue.
Those faded flowers, though seentIess dust,
/ treasure even now
The little shoe is treasured too
But Birdie, where art thou 2
Thy pet canary, perched alott,
Marbles joyous glee,
Then stops to listen for thy laugh
OF rival melody.
listen too but no wee feet
Come pattering DER the tloor
My bird of paradise can sing
For mortal ears no more
Angels ! charge thee meier to put
My babys golden head
From off your breast until upon
His mother heart instead DORA DARLING
, 1864-03-12

THE JUDAsEs w Welington said in the
Peninsula, that the British merchants would
starve the whole British army for gold
That breed of knayes is not extinct. We
have men in this country who hold up their
hands among honorable gentlemen, and wax
virtuously indignant at the aspersion of
their integrity, who are secretly furnishing
blockade-runners with supplies, and even
sharing with them the enormous gains Of
their Infamous blood stained traffic. We
have Just seen a statement, from what we
know to be reliable authority, that an indi-
vidual who made his way South on import
ant private business, and has lately returned,
met in the streets Of Richmond parties
whom he saw buying goods in. January, in
New York that he was offered by an ac-
quaintance an interest in a venture for
$4,000, that promised prodigious profit, and
he encountered the same person in this city
recently with sterling bills to the amount of
$25,000 Some debtors of his rendered
him payment in tobacco, to be delivered
within our lines. He further stated that
goods are constantly running the blockade,
and the profit on them is fabulous. Shipped
from Northern ports to Nassau, the sellers
and shippers act as if ignorant of their final
destination This information may not be
entirely correct, but we have no doubt there
is terrible truth in it. We call upon the
government to redouble its vigilance Bet
ter thousands should be spent in bringing
these knayes to punishment, than millions
in ayerting the mischief their Internal greed
is intensifying. AS no language can be too
severe, so no retribution can be too terrible,
for men who would coin the blood of our
soldiers into gold, and riot in the wealth
purchased by the agonies of berieved thou
sands, and the protraction of a struggle that
convulses the nation Washington Chron-
icZe
, 1864-03-12
NUMBER I3.

WRITING FOR THE PREss.-Some wri-
ter, but we do not now recolect his name,
has given few excellent hints on writing
for the press. After making the very true
and very important statement, that it is not
absolutely necessary for everybody to write
for publication, he lays down some whole
some rules for the observance of those who
think the pen is their especial weapon Of
usefulness to the. world, or, as Timothy Tit
comb would say, their particular spindle"
A few Of these rules are so very appropos
that they will pay for reproducing:
l. Having something to say, set yourself
about putting it on paper as clearly, concise-
ly and pointedly as the nature of the case
will admit.
2. Ifyou have any apologies or excuses
to offer in reference either to your article or
yourself, put them, by all means, in a pri.
vate note to the editor. In writing for the
public, it is seldom either good policy or in
good taste to take yourself for subject. a
3. As a general rule, dispense with the
Introductory remarks" and come at once
to the subject matter of your article; but
if something preliminary is really called for,
make it brief. A long introduction to an
ordinary newspaper article has the effect of
large portico in front of small house, and
suggests not only bad taste but poverty
4. Because you have something import
ant to say, it does not follow that you must
write long article. "A tremendous thought
a late writer truly says, may be packed into
a small compassionate as solid as a cannon
ball, and, like that projectile, cut down all
before it." Short articles find more readers.
and are more effective than long ones; SO
pack your thoughts close; make short SEN
tences never stop the reader with long
or ambiguous word but let the stream flow
right on, and men will drink it like water
5. Make yourself understood, if you do
nothing else and let there be no vagueness
about your statements. Every sentence
should not only convey a meaning, but a
distinct and definite meaning.
q. 1t is Of course desirable to make your
sentences strong as we'll as clear. To do
this, use strong words--good Anglo-Saxon
words-and put them strongly together
that is, so place them that they will show
your meaning the most clearly.
Z. When you have said all that is nee
essary to say, stop at once. Every sentence
that you add will detract from the effective.
ness of your article, and from its chances of
getting into print
g. Write good, plain hand, whatever
illustrious examples Of a contrary practice
may be quoted Many an article has been
thrown under the table unread, because the
editor has had neither the time nor the pa
tence to decipher the wretched hand writ
ing, when, if the manuscript had been fair,
it would have been gladly printed.
, 1864-03-12

DIPTHERIA.-W have a recipe for the
cure of diptheria, from physician who says
that of 900 cases in which it has been
used not a single patient has been lost. The
treatment consists in thoroughly swabbing
the back of the mouth and throat with
wash made thus: Table salt, two drachms;
black pepper, golden SEAL nitrate of Potash,
alum, one drachm EACH Mix and pulver-
ize, put into tea-cup, which half FIJI with
boiling water, stir well, and then fill up with
good vinegar. Use every half hour, one,
two and four hours as recovery progresses.
The patient may swallow a little each time.
Apply one ounce each Of spirits Of turpen-
tine, sweet oil and aqua ammOniee, mixed,
to the whole of the throat, and to the breast
bone, every four hours, keeping flannel to
the part.-N y Tribune
, 1864-03-12

ALABAMA MANNERs.-In 1914, Henry
Clay, whose name is still revered at the
North was a member of the Wing Conven-
tion at Baltimore. OF course, all the dele
gates paid their respects to Mr.. Clay, and
one evening, while the great statesman was
receiving company, the door opened, and
fine sixfoot man entered unannounced.-
The stranger was fashionably, but somewhat
astonishingly dressed in a green sporting
cloak, with buttons somewhat smaller than
the rim Of plug hat; bright scarlet plaid
vest, divided into a square of eight by ten,
with buff corduroy combinations This as
tonishing "efigy" was chung in chains" of
every style, and wore at his fob pendant
seal, about the size of steel-yard poise. On
his head was four-foot panama. and from
an outlandish pocket modestly protruded
package, bearing the magic word "High-
landers," balanced upon the other side by
pistol from the armory of Colt.
This surprising person after reaching the
centre Of the room, paused and took leis-
urely survey of those present. and singing
out Mr.. Clay-who could mistake him?-
walked up to him and pronounced the sim
gle word
"Clay?
"Yes,D was the reply of the statesman.
"H. ClayY
"The same, Sir"
81 came from Alabama on purpose to see
you, but don't put yourself out on my ac-
count. You are a great man, Sir, and when
am home | am some; in fact l often tell
our boys that [ and Clay are bound to
shine, or else what do we live forY Your
line and mine are little different, but we
are both pretty near the head. In fact,
Hank, what's the use of being fellow, un
less you can be 'busterY Henry, good
evening! and the Alabama man took his
departure, leaving Mr.. Clay overpowered
with astonishment at the mans impudence.
A MATRIMONIAL PUzzLE.-A California
adventurer recently lamenting to another his
folly in leaving the comforts of home,
with a kind wife and two beautiful daugh-
ters. The other after listening in silence,
replied:
My case is much worse than yours, for 1
have wife and six children at home, and
nver saw one of them.
How can that be 2 said the first speaker.
were you ever blind?
No, sir.
Then pray what can you mean by saying
that you have a wife and six children at
home, and yet never seen one of them? .,.,
Why, simply that one of them was born
after left home.
The queriest considered himself sold.
, 1864-03-12

A MARRIED EDIToR.-It wasn't Ola
pod, mind that-haying some business away
from home, told the devil of the Office, he
must take his place while absent. "Par-
don me-" said the imp, ~ would rather
sleep with the boys"