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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-01-22

Thus years passed on. Ani slowly. twis
by twig, and shoot hv shoot, the sapling
grew. Sunboams expanded IIs leaves I; rains
nourished it, roots iTost checked lie early
buds, hardened it, wood winds swaying il
hither and thither, as if they were deter
mined 10 level il. only rooted II more firmly.
Ana year by year III trp grew little firmer
and the t-unk a little thicker. and the roots
a lJJle deeper but 50 slowly. that summer
by summer it said
This l. very pleasant; but it is only
breathing, aud being happy. Ii certainly
caun1t be the discipline which forms the
great OAKS. When will my training begin -
Aud autumn hy autumn, as the ssp flowed
downward, and the buds ceased t., expand.
and the branches grew lcahcs- and dry. it
thought
- This Is a sad loss Of time. Now | am
falling into torpor again, and shall not make
an inch Of progress ior sl1 long months
When will my training begin?'
And winter by winter. ar the winds beat
1t 10 and fro, and made its branches crcak.
and threatened its very existence. and the
heavy SHOWS sometimes broke its houghs-
3" These are sore trials ! may be- thank
ful If | barely struggle through them iu
days ike these existence is an effort. and en-
durance the utmost one can attain. When
will my training begin -
And in the spring, when the frosts nipped
its finest buds
" These little nips and checks are very an-
noying but one must bear them patiently.
They are certainly hindrances, and It II dis
heartening, when one does ones best, 10 be
continually thrown back 10y these triling
checks. When viii my training begin -
But, one summer day. hltle girl and an
old man came and seated themselves under
Its shade BY this time it had seen some
generations Of men, and had learned some
thing of human language.
The old man said ember, when
was a very little boy, nay grandfather telling
me how, when be was Young, he had marked
this tree, then mere saplng, and pruned it
OF a false shoot, which would have spoiled ts
beauty, and had 1t fenced and preserved.
And now my little granddaughter and sit
under its shade The fence has long since
decayed; but it is not needed. The cattle
come and lie under its shadow. as We do.
1t Is a noble oak tree now, aud gives shelter
instead Of needing it. O."
Then the oak rustled above them ami
the old man and the child thought 1t Was d
summer breeze stirring the branches But
in reality 1t was the oak laughing to itself,
as it thought
'' Then am really tree and, whilst
was wondering when my training would be
gin, It has been finished. ami / am an oak
after all
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-01-22
JOHN B. PAGE,
State Treasurer.
Rutland, Jan II, 1868

The CHEsAFrAKE Cash the Admiralty
Court, Halifax, Jan. II, Judge Stewart read
a written statement Of his views, as enuncia-
ted upon previous sitting.
After detailing the circumstances connect
ed with the capture Of the Chesapeake and
the subsequent proceedings, His Lordship,
referring to the possibility Of a plea being
submitted in behalf OF the Contederates, said .
" But am I, sitting as a Judge Of the Court Of
Admiralty, and representing Her Majesty in il,
to sustain the plea Of men who have violated her
proclamation Of neutrality and offered an atfront
to her dignity-of men who have grossly and
wlliully and stealthily violated her territory,
sold goods therein-who have, with revolyers
and laWless force, violently resisted the officers
seeking to execute the process Of her magistrates,
and who are at this moment fugitives from JUS
tice9''
After some conversation with counsel, His
Lordship stated TO the Court that under the
facts before him, unless altered by further
evidence, he would treat the case as piracy
throughout
The further hearing OF the case was post
poned until Wednesday next.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-01-22

JEFF. DAVIS AND The POPE.-Ihe newspa-
.pers contain copies Of the letters which passed
between JEFF. Davis and the Pope. The sub
stance of Dayis's letter is to thank the Pope
for his letters to the Archbishops Of New
Orleans and New York, telling them to
preach peace to the American people. Davis
saws that is is all theY-the rebels-want;
notwiths tanding the atrocious and barbarous
treatment they receive from the United
States-all they want is peace to be let
alone" More innocent and peaceably dis
posed folks than are he and his associates,
he implies, are not to be found en- the earth.
As for the Pope, he replies that he Is CRATE
fol for the appreciation in which Davis holds
his (the Pope's) epistlcs. He is always for
peace and he hopes the Americans will be
for peace all around very soon.
We think jeff must be a little CRACKED
if he attaches any value to the services of
Pope Plus IN.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-01-22

Book OfSnobs" appeared In 1877 'vani-
ity Fair, the best OF all his stories, made its
appearance. Shortly after "Pendennis'' was
published, followed by Henry Esmond. ="
- The Virginians, . Philip" &c, &c.
Among bis lighter stories are - The Great
Hoggarty Diamond" Stubs or the Fatal
Boots, "NIrs. Parkins' Ball." 1.-The Kick
leberries on the Rhine,' and "A Shabby
Genteel Story" His last novels have hardly
been worthy of him but even the poorest Of
them reveal genius of high order
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-01-22

The FooD QUESTION At TIE SoUTH.-The
special correspondent Of the London Times,
under date Of November 18th, writes denying
strongly that there is great want of food at
the South. lie says
The daily supply Of food offered in the market
knows neither STINT nor stay. Prices II is true,
are enormous, If the dollar IS supposed 10 be
worth Is; they are very small if the dollar rep
resents it, true value. which is between 81 and 4d
English That dollars are plentiful enough,
when there art over 600 900, 900 Of them IN cir
cuation, viii be easily be believed.
Once for all, then. the assertion Is undeniable,
that the pressure for food l. neither at present
nor likely TO be hereafter, a serious or disturb
ing element; increased confidence in the curren-
cy. which Congress Is believed likely to inspire.
viii draw ample supplies 10 Richmond; that the
priyatons Of the Confederate armies in the field,
about which 50 much has been said and written,
are grossly exaggerated.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-01-22

The Secretary Of War, in answer to the
resolution Of the House, reports the number
ot general officers unemployed, length Of
time of duty, their staff and pay of each,
with the number off duty in consequence Of
wounds received in the service Major Cen
erals unemployed Il, Brigadier Generals II =,
total p staff officers Of same 2j; Colo
nels, Lieut.. Colonel, : Lieutenants. Total
monthly pay of officers and their stats
SD POO.
There are Generals, officers disabled by
wounds or disease, who are not on duty, 80
general officers on duty, but not actually
serving with troops, of whom Is are com
handing districts and departments; 4 are on
the retiring list and examining boards; l
inspector Of military division; on court mar
tial duty. , on commission for exchange Of
prisoners ON duty IN the War Depart
ment; on provost marshal and disburse-
ing duty; on recruiting service 2 in the
quartermaster' service, and on duty with
the Governor Of each State.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-01-22

Army EvPENsEs-Ihe estimates Of pay,
utilu>, &C.. for the regular army for the
next fiscal year. upon which the military ap-
preparation bill l. now being framed, amount
O. Sl2.O52.293 TO- OF this the amount
20 be- paid to general officers, aides-de-camp,
surgeons, hospital stewards and matrons, is
SI-u4u.U36, the engineer corps S3l7 ,io2 80;
the ordnance corps S232.22 the signal
corps S467 ,552 10; six regiments Of cavalry
SI.5}5.u}5 one regiment Of light artillery
S5t>.5u5 so, four regiments Of artillery
Stl7.3l6. nine regiments Of infantry
~6.336.732; extra rations to officers com
maudnc armies 100000; compensation Of
fifty supenumary second lieutenantsS S63 ,675;
hrc,ct compensation ST 600; additional pay
90 officers Tor length of service sos, 600,
pay for soldier clothing not drawn $50 900;
nav of retired officers So ,297 commutatiOns
of forage. SI04 600 Quite " little bill -
this, especially the concluding '' extras,
which are 70 well understood by officers of
the regular service. Even the paymasters
permanently at Washington draw their IA
ti1us. their servants clothing-or rather its
cash value-forage for their horses, and 9TH
er little helps 70 their incomes.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-01-22

MARYLAND u FAVOR or EWA>ciFArIoN.-
On the 18th inst the Maryland House of Del
esstes passed resolution, declaring that the
true interests Of Maryland demand thar the
policy Of emancipation should be immmedi-
ately inaugurated within her borders that
the Legislature declare its intention TO sub
init to the people at as early day as practi-
cable call for Constitutional Convention,
so as to give them an opportunity to carry
such policy into effect, and requesting their
Senators and Representatives in Congress to
use all honorable efforts to secure the pas
sage Of law by Congress whereby all loyal
owners who have suffered a los, OF their
selves, shall be reimbursed. The vote stood
81 to Is, seven members not voting.
Would such a rcsolation have been even
introduced into the legislature of Maryland
two years ago? Why. then that body was
on the point of passing secession resolutions,
and was only restrained by military power and
the arrest Of some OF the members. Rap
idly are the eyes Of even the Shareholders
opening to the certainty that slavery will
perish with the death Of this rebellious war
waged in its defence.
1t is a significant fact CONNECTED with
the passage Of the above resolution, that a
proposition to change the positive Limitation
Of compensation TO loyal slave-owners, to the
merely magazine one Of compensation to " all
who own slaves and have not engaged in ac-
tual hostilities against the Government Of the
United States. or given aid and comfort to
those engaged in hostllities against said gov
ernment, was rejected by majority nearly
as large as that by which the resolution was
passed.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-01-22

Brough's official majority for Governor Of
Ohio is lOi, ,s24.
We remember when the news came that
Vallandigham was thoroughly heaten in the
election. that the New York World tried to
soften down the grief Of the copperheads by
saving that though Brough was elected the
majority for him was greatly '' atteHuGted'
by the labors of Pugh and others, who
worked for Vallandisbam. Attenuated -
Trimmed down. that Is. If majority Of
lOI, Sei for Brough is n thin one, we won
der what thick one would be.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-01-22

A spunky New York lady writes TO Super
visor Rlunt As follows e. Sir Pardon me for
the liberty have taken; but | am an able
bodied woman. and fvou will enlist me will
put on soldiers clothing and 60 There shall
never be anv one the wiser until my term
has expired, if could secure the doctor, and
that is done very easy | suppose. think
should make better soldier than a great
many whe draw on the blue clothes and al
wavs talk and won fight"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-01-22

The State Department has evidence salts
iact0rily reiuti Z the absurd stories recently
copied by our press fr'm European correz-
pondencc in Paris # tie appearance in
France OF Monsieur SIpegyiHe ON a political
mission from the rebels. and ola treaty IN ne-
gotiauon between the lc1els and France.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-01-22

MONTREAL AND CHAsPLAIS R. R-The Mon
treal and Champlain Railway passed into the
hands Of the Grand Trunk on the lst The
st. Johns News says that the first marked i'm
provement in the management was the con-
veyanee of passengers free over the bridge,
and with but little loss of time. 1t is sup
posed that other desirable changes will follow
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-01-22

CHANGE OF SENTIMENT ~ LoUIsIANA.-Mr.
Alfred Jeryis, Agent OF the Free State Cen
eral Committee Of Louisiana in his re-
marks before a gathering of leading citizens
in Boston, spoke Of the condition Of So
ciety al New Orleans when Gen. Butler first
visited that city, a most derlorable. There
were then but thirteen ayOwcd Union men
with whom the speaker dared converse now
there Is a Union League three thousand
strong, 10 favor Of restoring the State with
out slavery, and the number OF such aseOcis-
tions was rapidly increasing.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-01-22

IyroRx.riox WANTED.-Mrs- Sarah Jsoooe'
now living in West Rutland desires mo, ma, ma
ton of the present whereabouts 81 hef nus nus,
hand. James jacobs, il he be still alive: oalo
jacob, lei; Burlington. where he and MS wie
last Mar, Ia were then living. ana went 10 b@r-
ton. lie Was heard iroin IN Barton last 'uiy'
since when Mrs. Jacobs has received ID eto-
ings from him
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-01-22

MONTREAL AND VERMONT JUNCTION Rail
wAY.-At the meeting Of Stockholders at
Phillipsburg, C. F., Jan. 18th, the follow
ing officers were chosen:
Dirse:on.-Hon. P II Moore, Henri Des
Riyieres, Hon. A. B. Foster. Hon. J. G. Smith,
Joseph Clark, lawrence Braineri, Jo. D. Hatch,
Prssideat-P. II. Moore; Tiee Pres, J. g.
Smith; Sec 0'f Trsas. John C. Baker
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-01-22

CHANPLAlN VALLEY AGRicULTUEALSociETY-
The Annual Meeting Of the Chamliain
Valley Agricultural Society will be holden
at Versennes, On Tuesday, Jan -
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-01-22

EXECUTION OF WoNAS.-rhe English pa
pers contain AN account Of the execution of
Alice Hewitt. at Chester, for the murder of
her mother. She induced a nelghbor to per-
senate her mother. and by this means obtain
cd an insurance upon her life. She then
killed her mother by the administration Of
n,ison. Some three or four thousand pei
sons were present at the execution. She fell
mon her knees, and prayed that her infant
child might he spared a similar fate, and that
her death might be warning 10 others.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-01-22

The rsp1It OF the death Of the Hon. B g.
Harris OF Maryland. Of smallpox, is incorrect
This report seems 10 have originated from
the death d person of similar name.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-01-22

Over three thousand five hundred refugees
from various parts Of the South nave passed
through Cairo since July lst, three thous-
and of whom have received Pecuniary aid
from the |. :. sanitary Agent there SIX
thousand dollars have been thus applied from
funds specially contributed by the people for
the purppsr. Persons wishing 10 c1ujribute
to this noble charity can address y. Shipman,
L. ;. Sanitary AZ l.. Cairo, III.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-01-22

Marshal Logan has seized property at
Washington belonging to rrusten Polk, late
Z. 5. Senator from Missouri. Il will be eon-
fsozted.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-01-22

They have a great many astute speculntions
respecting the hole through which John Nor
gan escaped from the Ohio Penitentiarv.
Prentice says that the message Of Gov. Tod
puts an end TO the vexed question His Tx
cellency announced that Morgan escaped
through a misunderstanding This is official,
and - of course correct.
The Montreal Witness says that French
Canadian land owner to all appearances died
suddenly few days ago, ana was taken to
church for interment. As the service was pro-
ceeding. noises were heard coming from
the coffin. the lid was taken of. and the man
was found to be alive. On the following day
he was able to be about.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-01-22

Speaking of Howe's million Of ninety-days
men, the New York Times says the sole re-
suit of his - grand uprising - would probab-
ly be the dislocation Of some hundred thOus-
and Northern homes and the leaving down
South in the hands of Jefferson Davis :
..ragamufins" one million muskets, one mil
lion hats and coats and pocket hankerchiefs,
several hundred tons of pork and hard tack,
and, We were going to add, one million pairs
of Tantaloons; but we believe our fugitivss
stick to their pantaloons as well as their
uantaloons TO them, even in the widest rOut.
In word no force can carry either food OF
clothing to the Richmond captives except a
highly disciplined, well organized and per
fcctlv manageable one, led by able and ex-
perienccd officers.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-01-22

Mr.. George Bullock, OF the hrm oI bgl-
lock a Sons. wooden manufacturers oi Phiia-
delphia, has presented to tie soldiers OIL
Gen. Blrney's division, Sd Army Corps
seven thoussnd paIrs Of wo1ien 5io',s.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-01-22

Vt. TR0ors on THEa way To- THE FHLD.-
Three hundred recruits for the Sixth Vt Re
gimeut, in command of Capt. Reynolds,
passed through New York on the 18th, on
their wsy TO JOIN the regiment. They were
to receive their arms az Washington.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-01-22

Tua THmD VERMONT BATTERY. Capt.
Starts battery was paid off on Thursday and
left this place Friday at : \. VI. via VI.
Central f.. R. ior Washington, where it is
understood they Will remain ia Camp of In
structi1u during the winter.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-01-22

r,c Dead Heroes Of the f">' ear
4yscy @. rHEsTER. ESQ
,~s .li song Of strife and hate,
1ttre- tui ami battling host.
al -s-ryr blood and martyred life.
l.,r.tary 5li il, fearful cost.
.r f,r on fair Virginia's slopes,
On Pennsylvania fertile farms,
on satma's fragrant plains
.Tls -a.ntei heroes Of our arms.
n. SCULPTOR throws around their names
Tie c'lries Of his perfect art.
Al OBJ their hall0Wel graves shall grow
T1e irlth.es myrtless Of the heart.
nj rr,c their deeds with loving pride
slu u,m.rys taire-t, holiest page
o. yan.-hei Year thy hand has reaped
b. rsrcs, harvest Of the Age
II.
Tsr -erv snow which Nature sheds
spn sinful Earth, 10 hide her stains,
Is red with more than kingly blood
(Which flowed in more than kingly veins.
I know not when the strife shall end
Nhen ali the bells Of Peace shall peal,
And drown the harsher notes Of War,
tn bgrle's blast, the clash Of steel
But patience Con Is over all
H. hand the rightful issue shapes
We Lazy not hope 10 taste the wine
Before the ripening Of the grapes.
o, neW-b0rn Year , our dearest hopes,
Ike lambs, are gathered in thy fold
Reap, with an ever patient hand.
But not the harvest Of the Old
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-01-22

AILoIruD PAY.-Assisuees ami others
holding orders for AL0hea Pay the second,
Third, Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Regiments
and First Vermont Battery, are hereby nou-
fed that returns have been received for Sep
temh-f ami October. and this Office Is pre-
pared to pay the sums received in the usual
way.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-01-22

FATAL AodDE>r.-Roluev McNoIl Of Col
chester was killed Thursday while telling
trees lie mad gone OUT alone in tae morn
ing and ant returning at noon. search was
made, rod about =Iudawn his body wa-
found. crushed under tree HE neck was
broken ala one shoulder. and without doubt
he wa--n,,autiy killed lis age was 10 years
au1 iour months. De leaves ai-. aud Two
children
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-01-22

BracL,sr-Iae barber shop of Dwyer 2
Lamoa aos entered during Thursday night
ana $50 taken from the till The thief aas
not yet n.eu discovered.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-09-19
Tinanfial.
u. S. 7-3O LOAN

The Secretary ofthe Treasury gives notice that sub,erip
lions viii be received ior Coupon Treasury Notes payable
three years from Aur IS 1854 with semi annual interest ct
the Of and three enth per per ennurnEne
pal aud interest both to be paid in lawful money.
These will be convertible the option OF the holder A.
maturity into six per gold bearing bonds payable not
less than tive nor than twenty years from heT date as
the Government may elect. They viii be snei in denom
nation. Of SO SlOO $780, $1,000 and $500, and oil sub
scrptions must be fo ny dollars multiple Of tfy
dollars.
A. The notes draw interest from Angus, H. persons making
deposits subsequent that date sy the interest ueo
l1onn date Of note TO date OF deposit.
Parties dcposins twenty two thousand dollars AMI upward
for these notes any time will be allowed commission
Of oue-qu5rter Of one ps cent
SPECIAL ADVANTAGES OF THIS LOAN.
IT Is NATIONAL sAvyGs BASK, Offering higher rate
Of ir.ere than any other aud tbs best security Any savings
bank which paws is deposors in u. s. Notes. considers that
is paying IN The best circulating medium Of tno county
nd eauno, psy in anything better for re assets are
either IN Goverument .ecue. in notes bonds payable
in Government paper.
CoNvERTIBLE Into \ SIX PER CENT $50 GOLD
BOND.
IN addition TO tie very sera Interest the Notes Tor
three years. this privilege of conversion now worth ABOUT
three per cent per snnun toe current rate oT 2O bon'
no; less than ae er ess premium AMI before tho war the
cent II viii be seen that tie actpa profit this Loan at
the present rate not les than ten per cent psi
ITS EXEMPTION FROM STATE OR MUNICIPAL TAX
ALTON.
Bu, aside from 81 the advantages have enumerated,
Special Act OF Congress erenTfs all Byad' end ITeGss
Note, from local fozafon. On the hii exemption
worth about per per according TO the rate OF
taxation in various parts OF the couniry.
IL il believed that Securities otter grcs. Inducements
70 lender. &, those Issued by tho Government in all
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parties stock companies, separate communities only
pledged for payment whe the whole property Of e coun'
try held 10 secure discharge Of all IL. obligations o! the
United States.
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