davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
, 1864-06-04

g The widow Of the late Ex-President
John Tyler has written to President Lincoln
complaining that Gen. Wild has arrested a
slave owner who had been logging his fe-
male chattele, and that the General had had
him tied, and permitted the women to repay
the blows with interest. Mrs Tyler is in
dignant that Virginia gentleman should
have been treated thus,
, 1864-06-04

The meeting in Princeton on the 1st inst,
to organize an Owen Lovejoy Monument
Association, agreed upon plan of organiza.
ton, and elected full board Of officers. tn.
Wit:
R.ss;de,.t-John q. Bryant, Princeton. III
, 1864-06-04

-TUKACEtS1ln au.1cIpat!oo of heavier taXa9 than
wese anticipated being Imposed, tIa market IL con-
Atetah'y nEner and u,adtfatey active. On Chicago
maEnIal turing brands Ee t1se Al SdTacce cf Sc p
CHICAGO TOBACCO XASuFAcTuR1Ea BRANDS.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-02-12
NUMBER THIRTY TIL Rec

good On reaching the house Of friend sfter
the accident we are told that some one said to
him "And thi, you get BY attempting to go tc
Liberiar' "It is only another reason" replied
he "why should co. He is now doing as well
as could be expected and it is hoped be will
recover in season for the spring expedition
The Rev. R. R. Gurley. who has 50 long and
50 successfully filled the Office Of Corresponding
Secretary of the Society, has retired from its
laborious duties. and be received the title of
Honorary Secretary.
The officers are now as follows. John II. B.
Latrobe Esq, President Rev. William McLain,
D. D., Financial Secretary Rev. John Orcutt,
D. D.. Travelling Secretary William COppin
ger Esq, Rec. and Corresponding Secretary.
twenty-five hundred dollars were spprOpris-
ted to Liberia College The purpose of the So
ciety appears to be to pursue steadily the path
marked out for it by the founders-to press vig-
ously the work Of beautifying Africa With the
graces Of civiizatio and religion-and 10 DIFF
fuse information and afford every possible ieili-
ty for the emigration Of intelligent enterprising
people of color to that land Of promise for the
black man.
Notwithstanding the frightful stories about
Small Po1 &C in the city, We perceive no uu-
usual signs Of pestilencs The same crowd
throngs the Depot, rushes along the streets.
presses into the Capitol, hangs about the Ho-
tells, that has focked here since 1861.
Yours very truly,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-02-12

The Government Horse and Mule cOrralls
mere constitute the most attractive visiting
places 10 strangers. Ii is under the super
vision Of Captain Tompkins, whose daring
raid into Fairfax TWO wears ago rendered
him one of the heroes Of the War. There
are now in the stables, l6,jo0 horses and
5000 mules. Attached to these COrralls are
extensive hospitals for sick horses, Of whom
there are now some 1000 and 80 perfect is
the treatment and care employed, that not
more than ten per cent. are lost u the Gov
,rnment. The cleanliness and system ap-
parent in this department are marvellous.
Many iastidiously kept dwellings show fewer
marks of tidine-s and watchtul supervision.
Captain T. has also general supervision OF
the vast wagon, harness. painting and horse
shoeins shops. which move like clOck-wOrk
under hls ever-Open eye. As sample OF
the extent OF these shops, as many as Two
thousand horses have been shod IN single
day lie has, also, the care Of the vast
AtJrrhouses In the Immediate nelghOOrhOOd
d the cOrralls, where every thing pertain
M % the transportation department Is Is
sued. Ia these warehouses there Is to-day
property of the value OF eight millions Of
dsIiirs ana from them has been issued IN
t1r last eleven months, property of the value
OF tWent, three millions And no one has
Yet s.ud that Captain L. has lost a dollar to
the Go,trument II made a dollar for himself
Andyet lie Is only Captain, although the Presl-
dent mas recommended hin tor the post Oi
Brigadler.- Washington Corr. Albany Jour
z1k.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-02-12

ANNUAL SUPER OF VOLUNTEER ESerSE
CoNPANr The third Of the series of Fire
mems Suppers that usually occur :" about
these days. took place Thursday evening at
the Howard Hotel being the Annual Reunion
of Volunteer Engine Co. No. l.
After an hour spent in agreeable converse
tion the company and their invited guests
sat down to supper about nine O'Clock
Captain Pinney at the head of the table, sup
ported by Chief Engineer Nelson and Capt.
Miller of the Ethan Allen Co. When the
company had 81 put away the desire Of eating
and drinking as Homer hath it.--an opera
sicn which they seemed loatb to accomplish,
and no wonder-the following toasts were
read. .i
/ Our Couatry and our Prssident-No rebels
can steal our United States while an honest man
takes care oft.
Henry Rolfe was called to reply, which be
! did in few words. ending with the senti-
ment in which all present heartily joined
:. God bless Old ABB
.. Tie Fire Department Of Buriington-well
engineered and always efficient; for good leaders
make good men.
Louis rollett. of the Prudential Committee
of the Fire District was called on 20 reply ;
and after speaking of his pleasure at finding
+ himself the guest Of so goodly a company
urged on them the attempt to become still
more efficient by obtaining a new machine,
which he thought could be easily done.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-02-12

/ guarded by us with Jealous care, until such
time as il can be fttingly returned to the state
By him who, in such great degree, taught US
how proudly TO bear tour worthy senior ON
GER
Let rs hope that. if this flag is destined to
pass through like baptism Of fire. ii may have
like honorable history. and be returned as
honorably to the State.
lie, us hope that these bright and starry
folds may ever wave over victory; and while we
pledge ourselves to comporG ourselves as men
should, and do what men may, let us reverently
rest the issue on the justice Of our cause and the
God of Battles.
The colors were then saluted and 1t. Col
Lewis proceeded to put the regiment through
the eyolutions of battalion drill. The pre-
cision and beanty of movement attainable on
a smooth feld WIS not to be expected with
several inches of snow on the ground. and
the Regiment numbering but littls over 300
could not make the show of full battalion,
but the evolutions we're well made and clicit-
ed the praise of military gentlemen present,
and the admiration of the civilians. The par
ade lasted about an hour.
The regiment left on Monday morn
ing carly for Brattleboro and thence to the
front. While their friends will be sorry to
have them 20, after 50 short a stay, there Is
not one but will he proud Of them ard OF the
honor the Governor has 50 appropriately b.
slowed ON the First Veteran Vermont regi-
ment
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-02-12
Z Oe try
sc n c G &.

ill sweet water, As it fows,-
The vim. that kiss me as they pass
-,-s .,srrv shadow Of the rose,
sirins beside her on the grass
The d4aoiilly, trying to bless
With better light the beauteous air.
Ire lily. wearing the white dress
Ofsnctusry, to be more fair
T5e lithe-armed, dainty- fingered bricr,
That in the woods, 20 dim and drear,
-hts up betimes her tender ire
To sooti,e the homesck pioneer
Inc moth, his brown sails balancing
Along the stubbe crisp and dry
The .ground-fower. with a blood-red ring
On either hand the pewit's cry
The friendly robin gracious note,-
The hills, with curious weeds o'errun,-
The althea, with her crimson coat
Trcked cut to please the wearied SUM-
The dandelion, whose golden sun
l. set before the rustic's plow,-
The hum Of insects in the air,
The blooming bush,-the witherei bOugh.-
The coming on Of eye.-the springs
of dayhreak, soit and silyer-bright,-
The frost, that with rough, rugged wings
Blows down the cankered buds,-the whit
Long drifts Of winter snOw,-the heat
Of August. falling still and wide,-
Broad cornfelds,-oue chance stalk Of wheat,
Standing with bright head hung aside,-
All things, my darling, all things seem
In some strange way to speak Of thee
Nothing is half 80 much dream.
Nothing so much reality.
dy soul to thine is dutifu.,
In all it, pleasure, all its care
q most beloved , most beautiful
mis-, and fnd thee everywhere
Alice Cary, IN February Atlantic.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-02-12
Card.

The subscribers would gratefully acknowledge
a variety Of rich and very acceptable donations
from their numerous friends in Westford. on the
afternoon and evening of Jan. 26. amounting to
SI55.
Their greeting of the pastor and his family.
after his absence of nearly two years, was very
cordial and gratifying.
While the visit was saddened by some painful
associations and memories, il was still one Of the
largest and pleasantest VIC have had in pastor
ate Of &c years
We sincerely thank our friends, not more for
their rich and varied benefaetions. than for the
manifestation of their sympathy aud affection.
May the great Giver of every good and perfect
gift. reward them hundred fold in this life,
and in the world to come with life everlasting.
J. II WOODWARD,
E. D. WOODWARD
westford. Jan sOth, 1854
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-02-12

Brooklyn-two-thirds Of its population is
estimated to be of that character. The COM
mittee who have this department in charge,
are anxious 10 have furnished them curious
and interesting articles of those early days
especially those which have historical asso-
Citations and such as are not donated for the
object OF the Far, will be safely returned.
They can be sent, plainly marked '' New
England Kitchen'-care Of Rev. DR.. Farley,
No. l6, Court street, Brooklyn, or TO Wright
Potter, corner of Spring Lane and Devon
shire ST., Boston. Previous notice by letter,
of the intention to forward articles, with a
particular description of their character,
should be gwen, addressed to Box 3,S26,
New York Post Office.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-02-12

( g. Chief Engineer .Nslson--At fire. like
ants in midsummer, be is busiest when the heat
is greatest.
Mr.. Nelson being called for, rose, and
commended the past character and good work
done by the Volunteer Company, with which
be had been now for many years familiar.
4. Borer Engine Co., No. s-Though it can
never he number one, it is always No. !.
Captain Hildreth being called on, thanked
the company for the compliment paid to the
Boxer, and, after few pertinent remarks,
sat down. observing that he had noticed that
the shortest speeches were usually the best.
3. Ethan .fllen Engine Co., No. 4-when
te bones are found, it monument will be, not Of
marble, but of memories of conquered fires
lUiI be, for in the words OF the Gen. Webster ::
" It amt dead yet.
Capt Charles Miller was called for, ris-
ing made a pertinent response, but no; long
one, for as he ayerred specchmaking was not
in his line.
g. Hook and Laifer Co. No. Stand
from under, for when they onee. "hook on,
"down GOES your house.
Mr. R. 5. Styles was persistently called
for, and in response, gave little account OF
how an engine, the counterpart Of the Vol
untccr. in town where he formerly resided.
was the zeal of its company gradually
IN, .morphosed into frst-elass engine ;
,-.iny which he hoped might he that Of
{. e Volunteer as we'll.
TIE burlington Prsss-Free spoken, AMI
TO the times aud always ON guard.
The S.Htinel was called on to reply iu the
person OF Mr.. ". II. Ioyt, who did, but
rather as a member Of Volunteer Engine c..
than az a member OF the Press.
:. OR Guesis.-we give them cur hear,cst
welcome, and ass in return little waling.
T.E. Wales was called for aud made a
telling speech, abounding in humorous
points and hit, a report Of which would bo
impossible.
Speeches were made by Captain PinneY,
Henry Rolfe, John If. Con'cr-e, Henry
Loomis and Others, who were called for, and
speeches should have been made by some wao
could not be induced to answer the cal
The following was handed up and read by
the Toastmastcr
Our Supps7.-A very Barber-ous processing
huf no shave
The only response that could be got from
the hos, was a voice from the depths Of
somewhere, sick abed 80 After a few
more speeches and funny anecdotes, the a.
sembly dispersed well pleased to their homes.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-02-12

RKvIEw OF Gov. SEYsouR's MESSAGE
We have received copy of an able speech
delivered in the New York Senate on the Dist
ult by Hon PALMER E. HAvESs, Of Essex,
y. Y, in which Senator Hayens makes
very thorough exposure Of the late iallaciJus'
and unpatriotie message OF Governor Sey-
mour. 1t Is published by Weed, Parson,
X Co, Albany, and appears as No. l. Of
Union Campaign Documents
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-02-12

The Buffalo Express says: '' Ezra Cornell,
of Ithaca. having conceived tho idea that tie
ladies OF the Hospital Aid Society Of that
village could MAKE better progress in their
u,ble work OF sewing for the benefit of the
soldiers if they would talk less, accOrdingly ly
offered 10 contribute $50 TO the SJciety, II
twelve ladies could be found who would sew
all day without speaking. The task was en-
tered upon by IS selfsacriicing women Of that
village. and fourteen Of them actually accom-
plished this very difficult feat Of selEdenial,
although tempted in various ways by large
number of visitors and interlopers. One OF
the number failed in the undertaking, hav-
ing been tempted by an apple into slip OF
the tongue"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-02-12
Fair. for tho Sanitary Commission,

Every month. since the q. S. Sanitary
Commission began it's operations, has shown
it's priceless value TO the army, and every
dav shows that the heart of the people is as
warm as ever in its support. The great
Fairs which have been held during the last
few months for its benefit, are striking fea-
ture of the season-and their end is not yet.
The great national FAIR, at Washington,
is to be opened on the 22d instant-the an
niversary of Washington's birth day-thus
giving the Ladies and others two weeks more
than was at first contemplated for their be
nevolent and patriotic exertions-
The Brooklyn and Long Island Fair, in
aid of the o. S. Sanitary Commission, which
is to he opened on the 22d inst, promises to
be great success Besides the accumulation
of articles of all sorts for sale-in which it
will be Substantially like the fairs of Chica-
go, Boston and other large places-there are
to he some attractions of an uncommon sort,
in the way of exhibition. OF these we notice
4" The New England Kitchen, the object
of which is to give a faithful picture of New
England farmhouse life, as it was in the
last century. A circular. before us, says OF 1t
aThe grand old fireplace shall glow sgaIn-
the spinnine- wheel shall whirl as Of old-the walls
shall be garnished with the products of the for
est and the field-the wedding party, the quilt
ing-party, and the singing-school shall assemble
once more, while the spple-paring shall not be
forrotten-and the dinner-table, always set,
shsll be loaded with substantial Nev England
cheer. We shall try to reproduc. the manners
customs, dress. and, if possible, the idom Of to,
time in short 10 illustrate the domestic LIE ana
hits Of the people, to whose determined cour-
age sustained by their faith in God, We owe o, oui
Government. 50 dear to every loyal heart Th'
perioi fixed upon is just prios 70 the throTin-
overheard of the tea in Boston hafoor.
People of New England descent abound II
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-02-12
Constitution Of the Burlington Temper
auce League.

ARTICLE This organization shall be called
the " "Temper0z1e League Of the Toen o. Bur
Angtoa."
Arr. u-Its objects shall be the thonough
agitation Of the public mind upon the subject OF
Temperance, and the enforcement Of the Vermont
Prohibitory Law.
Arr. uI-The members Of the League shall
be bound by the following pledge;
eve hereby pledge ourselves TO act as indi-
viduals, and in co neert, in the public agitation
of the subject Of Temperance, and IN securing
the enforcement of the Prohibitory Law.
ART. Iv.-The Officers ofthe League shall be
A President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasur-
er, and an Executive Committee OF hve, to oe
chosen at the Annual Meeting ofthe League, and
10 hold office TILL others are chosen.
Arr. Y.-The Executive Committee shall from
time to time call public meetings for the discus
sion of Temperance, and make all necessary pro-
visions therefor. They shall investigate all cases
of alleged transgression Of the prohibItory law,
and take measures to secure the prosecution OF
all violations thereof They may call special
meetings of the League, and shall transact all
business committed to them by the League; and
shall have power TO assess the members Of tbs
League for the payment Of all necessary e1pens-
ee not otherwise provided for.
And the duties Of the other officers named
shall bo such as USUALLY Appertan to these ottic-
/ ors in kindred associations.
Arr. VI.-The Annual meeting Of the League
shall be held on the second Monday Of Novem
Der, and other meetings shall be held upon IN
call of the Executive Committee, or by speciA
vote Of the League.
ART vII-Sgnature to the Constitution o
the League, upon the invitation Of any memoe
of the Executive Committee, shall constitut
membership.
ARr. vIII.-Any member Of the League ma
withdraw therefrom, by permission of the same
by majority vote thereof, if nothing Is due fror
him to the League; and the name Of any mem
Der may be stricken from the roll OF the Leagu
by vote Of majority of the members presen
at any regular meeting, provided that motto
TO that effect shall have been made at preced
ing meeting and notice of such motion shall hay
been given TO such member. .
ART. IX.-Alterations Of this Constitution an
additions thereto, may be made by the vote OF
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-02-12

JAMES B. CLAY s<p ui, SIAvEs.-The late
jaime, b CLAW. like most wealthy Slave
hold,rs. was very ioud ot boasting Of the at
facIreut and devotion Of his bondmen 10
Alm-rlf. Not only weTe his slaves well ted
and w,H housed but they were tar happier
ilan Tree tcuIlc. aud knew and appreciated
th, ine-timabic advantages OF their position.
They did not want freedom, and wouldn t
az, lr on amy terms. All they asked was 70
live ON the obi rlautafi,u and 10 end their
aav, under the tu-y yoke of --Nia>-a' Clay
once uU1u "a Iimc--ome two or three
years aeo-Mr Ci1y had a Quaker friend
from tnr North Visiting him. and 10 whom
te sxpr' ,,,d his usual confidence m the at
-aclul,ut of ai- SLAVES. line Quaker was IN
,.reduipu-. aud so Cly yaonilngly deter
mined 10 put ta, natter . the teet.
An id house slavc-one VINO enjoyed his
confidence, who had been always well treat
ID. ard who seemed 10 entertain real atiec-
;i5n fr ais mast,r-va- called, and entered
she rom
Tom" said Mr.. Clay, "here 8 a gentle
man IRON the North who says YOU and the
other hovs are miserable here, and want 70
be free. You may 20 away home with him
IT, YOU like
The old negro was puzzled and almost
scared He shook his head douhtiugly-
You are free, Tom. and can leave me if
YOU want To-. IS again saId the master.
The negro trembled with emotion At
last, all excitement, he cried Are you
in earnest, Massa? can | 20 North and be
irec?''
Yes. if YOU want to leave me and your
I'D home, you can 90.
IN 20. massa. I'll 20 anywhere 70 be
tree. And the old fellow was beside him
elf with Joy aud gratitude at his expected
liberation.
This was not. however, what the slave
holder wanted or expected He became very
angry, ordered tie poor, crednlous slave
away, and soon made his northern friend
aware that his room was better than hi:
company. OF course Tom was never freed
but 1t is probable that Mr.. Clay was thence
forth less assured of the affection Of his ne
groes for their slaye-life.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-02-12

The TEMPERANCE LEACUE.-Ihe Baptist
Church was filed full Friday evening,at the
meeting Of the Temperance League. Daniel
Roberts presided Henry Rolfe, Saml- Hunt
ington and - Ballard were appointed a COM
mittec to nominate 40 delegates to the Con-
yention at williston on Tuesday. The fol-
lowing resolutions were introduced by Judge
Bennett
!. Resolrci. That there is moral Porcr
enough IN Burlington. 70 insure a wholesome
Observance Of our prohibitory law. IL properly
called into action; and that every reasonable ei-
fort should he made to attain that object
Rssolyrd. That we believe in the power Of
"aoral s4qsiou" as applied to the drunkard; /;
and as applied to the man that makes him drunk.
we would superadd to it the pJrsr OF "lesaI
suGsion-"
Speeches were made by Mr. Roberts, Rev.
y. P. Foster, 5 Huntington, J. 5. Adams
and Rev. E. Mix, exceedingly interesting and
effective, but our limits forbid an extended
report.
1t was announced that the formation Of 3
Total Abstinence Society would b. commenc-
cd on Monday evening at meeting to Re
called for that purpose.
The report of the committee on delegates
was made and accepted, and the resolutions
Of Judge Bennett passed, after which the
meeting adjourned.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-02-12
Approved, Jan. n, 1854

New counterfeit 6ves on the Commercial
Bank Of Burlington, Vermont, made their
appearance last week in Chicago. They are
limitations of the genuine, having vessel,
steamer and city in the center, with male
head and large FIVE on one end, and E head
and arms on the other. The signatures,
however, are engraved, while the general ex-
ecution is not by any means good
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-02-12

YorNo Mss AssocIATIoS.-At an ad-
journed meeting held on Thursday evening
a constitution and bylaws were adopted, aud
a resolution that as soon as fifty persons have
signed the constitution and paid the initia-
tion tee Of IS, meeting for permanent or
ganiration shall be called. r. ;. Taft. c A.
Hoyt and o. Wires were appointed com
mittee to obtain signatures; and E. o. Wires
was appointed Treasurer protein, and Henry
Rolle. Louis Follett and Lucius Bigclow IN
spectors Of election.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-02-12

GOV. Brough of Ohio, seeing young Off
Ger + ine talents and good connections drunk
IN the streets, at once requested the Secre-
,ary Of War to dismiss him. His request
was granted. The persuasions of the friends
Of tie young man were unavalling to induce
the Governor TO ask for his restoration tc
othee. Tie said that as President OF rail
road he had always made ii a rule 10 dismiss
employees who got drunk, and he would not
put the happiness and lives OF the Ohio SOL
dlers at the mercy OF such men. The exam
PIE oil the Governor is worthy of all commen-
dstion.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-02-12

\ letter from Fernandins, Fla, states that
d refugee who had Just come into our lines
says be converted his money into greenbacks
at savannah, paying fourteen for one, while
gold was worth twenty for one. He was en-
gagged in trade at Jetiersonboro, but all class
es are now anxious to get out of the COnfed-
eraey. The letter says
s'The deserters and refugees here represen;
that the Presidents Proclamation Is beng quite
extensively circulated in Dixie, aud IS creating
intense excitement; and they even report that
whole divisions Of their army are to desert sh
aasse, and the time Is fixed. Be this as Il may,
We are having great accessions from the COnfel-
crate army. Nearly every vessel below Port
Royal has recently furnished shelter for numbers
Of them, and the army and navy transports 60
up the coast crowded to their utmost capacity
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-02-12

plaintiff excepted to the decision Of the
County Court. and the case now comes be-
fore the Supreme Court for revision. The
question involved is one Of general public
concern, and the decision Of the Court will
be looked for with much interest.-RmlGrG
Hernl6