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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-09-30

The SEIZURE OF STEAMBOATS, oN LAKE Erie
The seizure of two steamboats, on Lake
Erie recently by conspirators came near be-
ing a more serious affair than was indicated
by telegraphic dispatches in regard to It,
The design of the plotters it now appears
was to seize the gunboat Michigan. As in
accordance with treaty with the British gov
ernment, our government had only this one
war vessel upon the lakes, 1t will be perceiv-
ed that if the Michigan had been captured
and controlled by pirates, they could have
accomplished vast amount of mischief be-
fore they could have been arrested. The
headquarters of the gang, was at Sandusky
The leader was an officer from the rebel ar
my. Citizens of Sandusky, some of the eff
GERS of the Michigan, and rebels ympathlzers
from various places in the Northwest were
engaged in the conspiracy. 1t was through
an officer Of the Michigan that the plans Of
the pirates were detected and frustrated.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-09-30

Some of the papers in Massachusetts are
uniinadterting with indignation on some dis
graceful practices Indulged in at Harvard
College. The mean custom Of hd-ing,as they
cali it, the members Of the Freshman clas,
by the Sophomores-a practice originating
We suppose in the English custom Of fag-
ging is carried to most shameful extent ::
and instances Of ill-treatment are mentioned
which come nearer to that which savast-
sometimes subject their captives to. than 20
any thing which belongs to civilized lie.
playing off of mischieyous and annoy
Ing practical Jokes, or worse, on new conner
IN college is not confined to Harvard but
we have never heard of such outrageous acts
being committed anywhere else as are said
10 be committed at Harvard. Everything OF
the sort is utterly inexcusable, anywhere,
and should meet with severe punishment
wherever 1t is INDUCED in. Such shameful
and barbarous acts as are reported at Cam
ridge ought not TO 20 unpunished by the
civil authority OF the land. A six months
confinement in the county Jail. for such mis-
demeanors, and prosecution and recovery
for personal damages, according to the ma
ture and aggravation Of the offence, would be
the most efe6tual medicine for such evils
Let such a treatment be followed upu nfineh-
ingly for every case that occurs, for three or
tour years in succession, and the disease will
be efectually driven out Of the system.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-09-30

Hon. PoRTUs BAxTER.-Mr. Baxter was TO
have left " ashngton yesterday for home, to get
if possible few weeks rest before entering on
the duties Of the next session lie does not re-
turn ill his work is done, for the hospitals are
well nigh cleared Of Vermont men. NJ. Bar
ter has risited, ard IN one iray or another min
isferef 10 0rcr ,, 900 Vermont sick and rounded,
and there are nour less tidn 80 igft in all the
hospitals in H'ashingfOH-
We, his constituents, may well welcome him
him home after his severe labors, and the army
may well rejoice that he was seif-sacrihcing
enough to remain and work. We have welcom-
81 him, and by our votes thanked him with =
voice louder than words, and shown him that
benevolence and patriotism and manhood are
great virtues in our eyes; that We recognize and
ftly honor true worth. And the army has spoken
too, and with what a voice-BlKtsr 50, Hsrring-
ton . Redheld l. Eight to ose. Was ever the
ike known before? Was ever greater confidence
before shown2 Three hundred and forty battle
SCARED aad battle-worn men, just stripping for
another deadly conflict, turn and almost with
one voice declare him TO be the soldiers friend,
and first choice.
What greater honor could be imagined, We
learn that Mr. Baxter is much broken down, but
hope that the rest and air and loyal atmosphere
Of Vermont viii restore his health and give him
new hope-S -4l5Gas Messenger, Sept. 10.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-09-30

A CoPrERHEAp MEETING DISPERSED The
Copperheads of Ithaca, y. y avaiied them
selves of the presence of circus, to get to-
gether a crowd and to throw out McClel-
Ian and Pendleton flag. While the opera
tion was going on, the news of the fall of
Atlanta was received. The Ithaca Journal
tells the rest of the story as follows
WIEN the band ceased playing, Union man
stepped forward on the balcony and announced
the news from Atlanta, read Secretary Stanton s
official despatch containing the thrilling intell-
gence, and then called for three cheers Tor the
iJinon Army - The men who had just cheerei
for Mcclellan stood appslled-dumb. Had a
shell from one of Shermans great guns explO-
ded among them, it could not have created
greater consternation-nor dispersed them more
suddenly. Recovering little from the tremen-
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dous shock; they gave few dismal and heart
rending groans for Sherman's army, and lied IN
every direction, hiding in holes and corners ana
burying themselves in cellars and easements
and in less than three minutes after the reading
Of the despatch, not Copperhead was to be
seen-the meeting had vanished, the speeches
remained undeliverei for the want of an audi
ence This is believed to be the latest discovery
for dispensing Copperhead meeting. II At,
lanta has had this effect upon them, how VIII
they stand the fall OF Richmond?
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-09-30

DHTH or MAJOR DHLNGHsx.-It pans
Us to zee IN the list Of officers killed in the
battleof Septic the name of Maj. Edwin Dill
linG.iam Of the 10Th Vermont. Maj Dilling-
ham. son Of Lieut.. Gov Dillingham; OF Wa
terbury. went into the service as captain Of
Co. B. HE reputation has been that Of an
excellent officer, as well as a worthy man.
His death is a sever, loss to his friends and
the country.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-09-30

The FAR. by the ladies of the Baptist So
ciety, last week was very successful. The
Hall was very handsomely decorated with
flags, curtains, pictures and flowers, and
with the well-arranged tables full of tasteful
articles presented beautiful sight. The
room was well filled, in spite Of the ram IN
the evening, and the articles sold quick at
good prices. The gross receipts OF the two
day, we are informed. amounted TO over
$1,000.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-09-30

DEATH OF Hon. ROBERT PIERPoIST-Hon
Robert Pierpoint of Rutland, died at his
residence IN that village on Friday last. He
was Circuit Judge of the lst Circuit IF Yer
mont during the division of the State into
circuits. from 1851 to 1857. and was emf
nent as a citizen and as a iurist. His age
was seventy-three years.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-09-30

The Sutinel's feelings are shocked by the
dispatch Of Secretary Stanton to Gov. Smith.
That the Secretary of War should have the
audacity to say to Gov. Smith % l con-
gratulate you on the result of your State
Election. All hail to the Green-M Mountain
Boys They have smote the rebel sympathi-
zers at home, as their gallant brothers smite
the toes of their country on the field of bat
tie" is beyond endurance to the Sentinel.
1t says
" The dispatch Is disgrace to Mr.. Stanton.
and (may We not add its silent and unrebuked
reception by Gov. Smith. if permitted by him to
remain So. viii reflect disgrace upon the State
which has Just made HIM her chief magistrate -"
The Sentinel may add that, in welcome.
We have not heard that Gov Smith has la
ken any measures TO rebuke Mr Stanton for
sending that dispatch. Probably he has not
thought of 1t; and now, what Is the Sutrael
going to do about il?
How THE SOLDIERS YoTE The Boston
Journal saws It learns from a reliable source
that the official and unofficial returns
from tle Vermont soldier, who were author
ized b Legislature to vote tor members of
Congress. show the following results.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-09-30
Dr.. BRECKINRIDGE on An ARMsTIcE.-Ihc
veteran DR.. Breckinridge, in a recent speech
at Lexington, Ky, said

DR. BREcKNRIDGE on An ARMsrIcE.-Ihe
veteran DR.. Breckinridge, in a recent speech
at Lexington, Ky, said
| cannot now 20 into a consideration Of the
platform in detail. But their great cry is an
Armistce and Convention Of States W hat af-
ter thati They may not make peace. and then
what Is TO be done, But first, how is the Con-
vention to be called; 1t requires two-thiris Of
Congress to vote for such a call. which call must
be ratified by three-fourths of the States aud
these votes you never can get. What chance Is
there of getting three-fourths Of the States 20 20
for Convention for the purpose Of bringing Us
under JEFF. Davis, or for dividing the union
The thing is absurd. II il cannot be done, what
then; Then We are in favor Of any other peace
able remedy. Dear. blessed souls Anv other
peaceable remedy; nothing that is not peaceable2
Now for Gods sake and for your cOuntry's sake
look at 1t. Here We we are, after between three
and fouryears war; after spending two or three
thousand millions of dollars; after spillinr the
blood Of million of our brothers and consiguiug
five hundred thousand Of them 70 their graves;
after conquerng an extent Of territory 800
miles in length by 500 in breadth; we have an
army in every State Of the Confeieracy, and the
majority Of them under our control; We have
every stronghold taken from them except Mobile
and Charleston and Richmond; and uotvith-
standing all this, we are askel, as if we were
set Of potroons, TO disgrace ouselyes to the latest
generation Of mankind, to sacrifice every thing
We have fought for and that Is worth living fer,
and make all the world say free government s
WORTHLESS, that It cannot take care Of itself God
Ain City in heaven grant that every man who
utters such thought may be chokei till he be-
come peniteut and better man! lGrc4t ap-
plause'l
NJ, SIR no, sir! We will never DO any such
thing We love pesce-love il for it. own sase.
They love peace because they are afraid we VIII
hr,t whip the rebels and then punish them They
want peace that they make new conspi acies, ana
the peace they propose is disuuion peace. which
means separation OF tae States and endless ruin
20 the whole country Ten thousand times better
would 1t have been for Us to have acquissceI st
dr-,, and never shed a drop Of blood tean under
these circumstances and at tins time Co. make
such peace 4> ihst.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-09-30

Tie care and attention which PoRTUs BAx-
TER, Member from this district, has given tI
the md Of the Vermont soldiers. is receiving
as 1t should, the highest praise. Wenorice.
as fitting compliment to his assiduity, thar
the Secretary of War has ordered the name
of the Marine Hospital IN this place, o, be
changed to " BAXTER L. 5. GENERAL HosfI-
TAI -
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VIC TORY !!

rTune-"Yankeee Doodle. =
Down the Shenandoah valley
Yalkoe Boys are cunning
Sheridan l. chasing Early,
And ths rebs are running.
Nautce Doodle, let them run
:;heridan's behind them ;
Yankee eyes and Yankee feet
Will follow up AMI fud them .
Down the Shenandoah ya.lry
Hear the Haukecs cheering
We have whipped the rebel Early
CUT Of SIGHT ami hearing.
Yankee Doodle, leJ them run
Sheridan's behind them (;
Yankee eyes and Yankee feet
VIII follow up ami hud then
victory is in the valley
Victory the proudest.
And wherever true hearts rsNy
There the shout IS i udest.
NV three cheers for Shefldln
And all his gallant army,
Bv tine Tongues Of loyal men
From NGue TO Ala5amy
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-09-30

General Sheridan Is native Of Massachu-
setts, but Was appointed into the military
service from Ohio. lie entered the service
July /, 1853.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-09-30

Col .JoHN K LEwIs.-Our gallant fellow
townsmen. John K. Lewis, who as Lieut.
Col. comman1ing the 5th VI. lost an arm in
the battle OF tie Wilderness, has recently
been appointed Colonel in the Veteran Re
serve Corps, his commission dating from
Sept Sth 1861. Though his wound is not
vet healed he has been detailed for duty on
the board Of examination of applicants for
commissions in the corps. Col. Lewis has
shown bimscli a capable and reliable officer
IN every position OF duty, and his promotion
is well deserved.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-09-30

RoBBFD.-Some rascal entered the bed
chamber Of Rufus Wainwright Of Middlebury,
Wednesday night, and relieved him of his
gold watch and wallet containing $50.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-09-30

-,t.rs Scso.r frsrivB.-On the 18th
Fsth schools nom Painesville,
T.-et C- Tsri5o Ctutre and Jericho
C5-- ubsuug about 1000 persons,
ret Its q. near Jericho Corners, and su-
rsfviuss aud Instruction incident
-1. l-st school festival.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-09-30

REsTGNATION OF PosT-EAsr- DfN'- l.it
Tie following letters announce tl-r' --
nation of Hon Montgomer Hrr. t-
master General. Rumor -s ---- L.-,.'--
Dennlson, Of Ohio, is 10 sue, ..-tI.tl. .l
THT PRIsrDEST - r HrtfF
Executive sI,S,ree. a ,-aiye---. ?
Sept ~, ---f
Hon. Montgomery Blair;
My Dear -- '-rt
ously SAID to me-, more flsa
your resignation could r. r-..-. o. -r, -.
a a.y disposal The time b ls You've.
usl know that this procs s N- -o o.
satisfaction Of mine with you personally or I'll
clA.ly. Your unitorm z.rdns
passed BY that Of any frien -
that the war does not 20 great. s.i --s &
ties of your department ss tosa,- s -l.--e
It IS yet much TO say, as 1 --
IN the thres years aud ha
have administered the (ieusr1.
member 10 single complain, r--
uect0n herewith. lou.5
M. BLAIR To THE T-fa-
NJ Dear Sir;
have received
date referring 10 my Sos
your should deem it d
terssts that | should d1 81.
Judgment that time has la
Therefore, formally 'eu
Office Of Postmaster G,...
leave Of You without Gle
Of nv gratitude for tie lA ..a
has marked YOUR c0lrs- t1H
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-09-30

HoNoR To The BRAyE.-0n Thursday eve
ming last, the members of the Washington
County bar held meeting in the Court
House at Montpelier with special reference
to the death OF Mejo- Dillingham;. A brief
sketch Of his lite was read and appropriate
resolution, were adopted The following is
the sketch read
Edwin Dillingham; was the second son Of Hon.
Paul Dillingham;, now forty years member Of
the bar, and Julia c. Carpenter, daughter Of
Hon. Dan Carpenter Of Waterbury. and was
born May 18th 1889 and was twenty five years
and four months old at his decease.
His boyhood was spent at the delightful home
Of his father in Waterbury, amid the grandeur
Of his native mountains and the refining infu-
ence Of his Christian home.
His opportunities for an education, which
we're respectable, were diligently improved. At
the common school and at the academies he WAS
always found at his duty and was alike esteemed
by his teachers and his teachers and fellow pu-
pills He commenced the study Of the law.
with view Of admission to the bar, in the year
1856, in the office of his brother-in-law Mathew
II. Carpenter, ESQ.,, in the city Of Milwaukee,
where, however, he remained but few months
Thence he went to the law school at Poughkeep-
sic, n Y, whence he graduated in the autumn
of 1853 with honors, and finally finished his
studies in the Office of Dillingham; & Durant, in
this county. At the September term Of this
court, 1860, he was called to this bar and be-
came, although the youngest, one of its most
promising members
In the Autumn OF 1860, upon the dissolution
of the copartnership of Dillingham; Durant,
he became the partner Of his father IN his office
at Waterbury, and continued in the practice Of
the Law so associated till the month Of July,
1862, when he enlisted in a company of infantry
recruited in the westerly hslf Of Washington
Caunty, (Which company finally became COM
psny B, in the 10th Regiment Vt Volunteers, }
and was unanimously elected Captain of his
company He was early detailed TO serve as
Assistant Adjt. General of Gen. Morriss staff,
aud whilst 70 serving he was captured, his herse
having been shot under him, at the battle Of
Nine Run. Thence he was taken to the Libby
prison, and there for four dreary months realized
+ the dainty fare ofthe rebel prison. He was then
paroled and soon exchanged, and Immediately
made Major of his Regiment, which post
be held at the time OF his death, which occurred
at Sheridan's great battle on the 18th inst.
After his exchange he joined his Regiment Al
White House. Col. Henry was very soon wound
ed. and L. Col. Chandler being sick Maj Dill
lngham was in command of the regiment NOR,
than halt Of the time after he was maize Major
lie was in commtn md at the time Of his death.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-09-30
u Oetry.

iie foilowing impromptu verse;, we're sung
concert VI Springfield, Mass. Friday eve
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g.as aington dispatch says that citi.n
O. Fl ingtan has contributed 500 as
reward ,ythe frs. man vino unfurls the
s-s aual stripes in the city OF Richmond,
and Tie moneyhas been sent to Gen. Grans.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-09-30

VEu.a,,r PA1uSrs.--In the list of patents
/ ed la1 tire week euding sept. 18th 1864,
iss~ant gran5sd to John spsthins Of
3f..E,av ". .5r Improvement in wsssr-
waels. ard patent granted to Geofss
S avsns og Esss hsrdwick Vt. for improve
.,rsa. ir u.aehines tor dressing stoves.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-09-30

j PUckT WoMAN-The following incl
'i '"' Not appeared ia print; but we are
.iri 1y credible eyewitness that 1t ac-
liy occurred as stated A few DAYS ago
Uann citizens Of Orange. New Jersey,
'.eTr Gcn. Mcclellan has one of his numer-
ID, E, homes, determined to have a Lincoln
johnson meeting In the evening tram
from New York on the day of the meet
Union man got up and announced in
cafs that there would be meeting that
tat Library Hail - for The preservation
ie tH'0n. - Straightway a virulent cop
bead .iamped up and fercely accosted the
Lon man 10y saying: " Sir, what do you
san v this? 1t is an insult to Gen. Nc
Han. who Is now in this car. IL shall not
pat up with, sir. and / shall challenge you
.--s YOU apologize OF course our Union
.ud wac somewhat taken aback by this
xpeutod and remarkable attack. but be
.e could frame an answer a lady III the
3, the wife of one OF the most esteemed
zn- Of Orange. and herself one of the
.t.ueute OF the village for virtue and intel
nce, sprang to her feet, while her husband
'd up by her side. Accept it, sir, she
with the fire Of patriot flashing from
YES; Accept il. sir. and l0iH aGHs
r second - The effect wss elec ric. The
uu- Wit cheers for the lady and the
ian ca.s and tha, night at tie meeting,
r. informed Jnat 1ue incident was related
-r,eted with renewed cher RS ior the 10y
"oinan. W hen a meeting for the ''preserv-
Ii of the Union cannot he named in the
.'sence OF Gen. Mcclellan, without hi,
..enls regarding it as an =. insult to him
Ice sooner the people know it the better.
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& ..z y-.-A l-tseF rom Bermud6
H.--s-l .l,-s the 9-R Vt. Reg't at shas
Plies 81 .as l7,h inst Tie regiment Is D
..e Is EE-is, p Division, 18th Corp,
A.ly -l- danes d. -.t d, r-l4
.--af usLuss 10 The RlDIcULoUs-Ihs y
.1 " between these two extremes q
..u- t;6au by the Free Press OF We'd
l-i 1ng; GA
) aotlo. Nafas, FermoRt and the sne1-
4.l- uov tho watch wofls u liberty"
tr-,,er save the mark .Nli1s and Hsrno1f
-s.oais.si win atlanta. Mobile and the Shensa-
do.i ,ssa words Of liberty! That vii Do"
-T r-ar
10 8s 20, that ,riA DO, and that is ths
ve-. waica troubles you
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-09-30

There were prayers at Gen. Sheridan's
quarters, Monday morning, before the
--1t,and The hymn lined out by the chap plain
"as tie one beginning
''Early-my God, without delay
We haste 10 seek thy face
-iii was sung with animation and devo-
~ hut before he could finish the verse,
acis rstHe to advance at once.
"Go2i morning JIM"
~ id morning. Dan. what's tie news 80
another glorious vIetory-whss You
'Aderry. Dan"
ie. lines:
''Early and late
We stoop to Fate"
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BEFORE PETERSBURG. SEPT NEER 10.
Life before Petersburg is by no means
monotonous. 4 tour on picket q tour in the
trenches. tour on fatigue. q tour in camp.
has each its peculiar perils and excitement.
And what happens one day in either sphere
Is by no means sure TO be repeated on the
next
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-09-30

y VlLv FAIR held at Yer
week closed Friday.
q a.- -a..y successful, the
Is A5ioE Is e. .ef attraction.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-09-30

"Early-my God, without delay
We haste 10 seek thy face
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i.y r lines:
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j. - 1 hEhhNl
To Messrs. George L. Stearns aad others,
Committee, &c.
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Early and late
We stoop to Fate. +"
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The Vermont Musical ABSORPTION hold
it's second annual convention al e. es.yf '-ss
week, commencing the 2o-a ard el-' 'aai7g
four days.
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GEORGETOWN ADVER'MTs

r ISTOF LETTERS REMAINING IN THE POST
IL OFFICE. GEORG ETOWN. D. c.,
AUGUST 81, 1864.
To obtain any of these letters, the applicant must
call for advertised letters give the date Of this
list. and pay one cent for advertising
If not called for within one month, they will be
sent to the Dead Letter Office. ~
Place the postage stamp the upper ri ght-h
corner, and leave space between the stamp and
direction for post-marking without interferine
with the writing 'ts
A request for the return of letter to the writer
If unclaimed within thirty days less written or
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deliyered to the writer. -