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Report OF the Agricultural Bureau.

The Commissioner of Agriculture at Wash
ing,on. September 2lss. reports the condi-
tion of the crops TO the FIRST of September :;
wbest-qualty not good, especially at the
west, where it Vas affected By blight and rust.
and vet weather during harvest. There is not
much Of the old crop in the hands Of farmers -
has been supposed. --'i 81
Osts--one Of the largest crops ever rsised in
the country. 7f-...u 81 rr -......
Hay was greatly injured a, the West. but very
little at the East. The quality is good except in
Ohio, Illinois and Missouri.
Corn escaped material injury st the Wet. It
is the greatest crcpever raised 10 the loyal
Buckwheat if not injured by premature fros,
will be good.
Potstoes-indicstions Of rot in many Iocali-
ties. and in some places much injured. The
yield. however, will be good, a the amount
planted is greater than last year.
Hops ripened well IN all the States except
New York; there il is injured A teuths from
lice The crop is. therefore. seriously injured.
- New York in 1850. produced nine and three
quarter millio.s Of the eleven millions in ths
country. ..,,....s,,-.7.
FAttening hogs show decrease Of about one
tenth from last yesr. and that the hogs an
smaller and younger than usual rru ~. "a
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-09-29

year old bulls. Nine other fret premitm,
on cattle, 60 to the town of williston, Ed.
mund Whitney taking four. and one secund
premium where he had slready the first.
Nearly halt of all the premiums for horss
go to Burlington, FIVE frst premiums going
to Williston, two to Colchester, and one to
Shelburne. All the saddle horse and walk.
ing horse premiums 20 to Burlington, and
two out Of three of matched horses and Fin.
gle horses; but Of colts. stations and mares.
all but three are taken out of the city.
Alfred Town of Richmond, takes the first
premium on cheese, and l.. s. Drew OF Bur-
lington. on butter. The best honey came
IRON Williston, and the best sugar frun
Essex. ....lf ...,-
On fruit, two first premiums for apples
and two for grapes, go to Burlington, and
all the premiums but two are divided be-
tween Burlington and SheIburne. Is there
no good fruit raised in other towns in the
county? Shelburne and Burlington, too,
take all the premiums on flowers, except
those carried of by Mrs Whitcomb and
Mrs. Barney of Essex, and Miss Shipman of
Colchester But that is more reasonable, as
flowers cannot well be carried any long dis
tance
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-09-29
A Characteristic Call.

The call for Democratic State Conven-
tion IN Massachusetts, on the 25th of Sept.
is emincntly appropriate to the party to
which it pertains. Not a solitary allusion
does 1t contain to justice, liberty, equality.
or patriotism, or to any other principle
viii i,h should influence all the people of this
great nation in view of the past four years
of unparalleled national trial and sacrIfcr.
1t is called solely-as the call states-''to
select candidates to be supported at the en-
suing election for State officers, and transact
such other business as may be adjudged for
the interest Of the Democracy Of The UHion. =
That is 1.-THE interests of the Democratic
party, in view Of the Massachusetts Demo-
cratic State Committee, is all that is worth
a rush.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-09-29
The New York Union Nominations.


The Union State Convention, OF New York
at Syracuse, nominated the following ticket
Tor State officers tn be elected Nov. Z:
Secretary Of State--Gen. Franci. c. Barlow,
of New York.
COmpfroEler-Thomss II. Hillhouse. OF onta-
rio.
/ Slate Trsasurer-Col. - Rowland, Of
Dutchess
Prison Inspector Gen. Barnum, Of Onondsga
.iaorRey GenerGi-Gen. John H Mar,indale
/ Of Monroe.
/ CUNT Conmisiionsr-Robert c. Dorm, Of
( Schenectady. ".---
STATE EngineeT-J. Plstt Good.ell. Of Oneida
| Judges Of Ward Hunt, Of Oneida,
-7ppeais, John K. Porter, Of Niagara.
Cierkof ls,-Henry Jones, of Catarau-
gus
On the ballot Tor some of the nominations
there was more or less disagreement but
all. when the result was declared, were made
unanimous, and hearty feeling was shown
for the support Of the entire ticket. The
ticket is conceded by all to be very strong
Oht. ptii. DdIioN u n ghlldHt toiOltT, WIN
will keep all the votes which the Democrats
sought TO win by nominating Gen SlOcum,
and even the great mouth-pIece of the Dem
ocratic party, the New York World, con-
cedes that this ticket will lessen the"vote
which 1t claims the Democratic party would
have rot under different circumstances, a
hundred thousand. We are particularly glad
to see that the furry which the trickery and
bold lmpudence of the Democratic Conven-
ton threw some Of the Union papers into,
for few days, had no effect on the Union
Convention. IL nominated clean ticket Of
decided and well-knOwn Union nen-men
who had been true 10 the cause during every
hour Of the rebellion, and who remain true to !
it-and it put forth a platform of principles
susceptible of nc double meanings. Success
To Gen. Barlow and the Union men of New
York. say We: and we believe they will win it. |
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-09-29


CLOCK wouid % wortn : fortune 70 Ne tnat
"ouia tescn me constantly tine ralue OF min.
uts TAKE care OF the pence, and POUNDS WI
,ske care OF themselves" 70 the secret OF kfov-
ing I'en. ana In the hme-corrency' minutes
are the precious pence that. saved or lost, make
tne miiions're or the bankrupt. oaecessmi
men nave commonly oeen misers Oh tne'r min
u'es
Lord Neieon svictories were gaintd. a. ne said
himself oy oeng always quarter OF An hour
shead OF the enemy. Napoleon studied his
vstcn a closely As he studied the mars OF the
osftie-neid. washington was % ug'diy pune
tuai tnst, vnen mis- private secretary Iiesdei a.
IN excuse ior taruiness allow wstch' ne said 70
MN, you must get new Watcn' nr' or must
gst new sec'ea,y Ehhu burritt, the learn
Gu Discksmitn; 'oiu me that ne Pieked up much
oi d" kno~ieuse OF nuy duerens languages
curing the intervals OF his isoors af the anvil
Dr. Mason oood composed bis translation OF
bs,,n "o,A 10 .ne streets OF Lonoon' curing nis
msiks ana r,des 70 VISIT hs numerous patients.
ne put IN ms pocket Two or three leaves OF tne
,oiu%e' ne iead tne passage over as ne waikeo
VI rug UNI, ~ ne asu engrtsei !, on MS re'enI.e
n.m0y. ine1 ne translated tne passage IN ms
n'na, oirec,eo " anu snen ne rescoed nome, nome
.s ne souu''''eu @ 'ne usns,'Ion 70 paper, "nen
.ne .olH was eouPi1eu. n ne nsa NOT ITs' mo
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-09-29
Poetry.
Time Like the Old Time.
By o. W. HOLMES.

o,, no time like the old time. when you and
we're young.
,,,u the buds of april blossomed, and the birds
Of spring time supg,
?. r.rlen'e brightest glories by summer sunt
sre norsed.
Ri. oh. the sroet, sweet violet.. the flowers
tbst opened first
ard were born,
Ebsr, se li':ed hrsi our eyelids on the esplendors
d the nom
I'm the milk-white breast that warmed us,
from the chnging arms tina; bore,
ytsr, the dear eyes glisiened DER rs that will
loOk on US no more!
-A,,s % friend like the old friend who has
,sI,d our morning days.
n trt NJ Ike HE welcome, no honage like
b. prsise:
y,utf Inc scentle.s sunaower, with gaudy
srsu of gold;
g..hts1shIp is the breathing ro.e, with sweets
. every fold.
r.. u .oyc ike the old love that We court
ei in our pride
\ usb our leaves are falling, falling, and we're
hiding side by side,
Ihfrt sre blossoms all around us with the colors
.: Cur dawn.
ir5 sc live in borrowed sunshine when the
Light Of day is gone.
there are no times like the old times,-they
thall never be forgot.
ibsrt is no place like the old place, Keep green
the dear old spot
sh.-s ,re 10 friends like our old friends s,-may
Heaven prolong their lives!
ib,rs are no loves like our old loSes,-God
bless uur loving wives,
October .7flGafic Monthly.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-09-29
TFrom the Brooklyn Union. ]

A few days ago the Times insisted upon
our taking the recalcitrant rebels at their
word, and looking upon their oaths OF allegi-
ence as securing good faith for all time. Ii
talked learnedly Of the freedom OF the
Southern people from dissimulation, and de-
clared reserve and insincerity to be entirely
foreign to their nature. Continuing. 1t as
serted that
Among the many astonishing things
which the future historian will find about
this Rebellion, no one thing will amaze him
more than this openness and directness of
speech by those who were bringing it on
never in all time were revolutionary designs
80 above-board. If when the Rebellion sc-
tually came we were not prepared for it, We
cannot say that it was because we had been
deceived BY the South; that we had been
betrayed into false confidence by false pro-
fessi1ns. We had the amplest notice, the
very boldsst disclosure Of purpoe."
According to this, then, Floyd was acting
openly and directly, and without reserve,
while he was transferring thousands of stands
Of arms to Southern arsenals, and depositing
them where they would be in readiness to lie
seized in aid Of the rebellion and Cobb was
influenced by the same principles while de-
pleting the treasury 80 that the Government
should be left absolutely without resources
South Carolina, we are to suppose, acted
openly and above-board, when, under
promise that Major Anderson should
not be disturbed, it prepared its works,
| and surrounded him with a Gordon Of mill
tary posts, PROCESSING the most peaceful in
tentions until the very day it opened it's bat
teries upon the devoted Fort Sumter. Equal
ly frank was the conduct Of the Southern
Governors, who protested against the REIN
forcement of our forts, agreeing to protect
them against aggression and outrage. q ized
them to .'preSent them from falling into the
hands of an irresponsible mob" and filed
them with rebel garrisona. though their
States had not yet PACED ordinances OF 81
ceesion. These arc but . feW among thou.
sands Of specimens Of 'Soathefn per6dy that
We might cite. and afford . fsting illustra-
ton of the openne-s of purpOee Of the
southern people and the value Of their pro.
fessions Of loyalty to twhich'w we are asked TO
| trust. rrl aa.f m.1f giof- -ra.
The late rebels may Be in ernest, and
sincere, but they will bear watching, and
must be required to prove their faith By
their works, and demonstrate their 6tnets
to be trusted. Il vill be tho duty of Con
gress to scan; cloeely the work Of ths
Southern oonventions. to scct pit no defectiv.
measures, but 70 send al such hack fol
speudnent, and allow NO one to- hass Z
voiot in the councils of the nation until b
has thoroughly purged himself Of Treason
and demonstrated his 6tuets to beaf TIE nan,
Of American citissa. arl-f'-gc 80 to "a
I
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-09-29
Gen. Melgs on the Fort Sumter and Fer
PIckens Expeditions.

Pickens Expeditions.
Gen Montgomery Z. Meigs, of the Quarter
master Department Of the L. 5. Army, has
published letter to remove the impression
made by others that blame attached to Secre-
tary Seward in the matter Of the detachment
Of the ship Powhatan from the expedite
INTENDED to provision Fort Sumter. lie says .
Imyself suggested TO the President the name
Of the PowhsiAn and Of her commander, and pre-
pared the orders in relation TO her movements
for his signature, anl this did on the 3lst Of
April. three or four days before the Sumter ex-
petition was resolved upon. The Pickens eXpe-
dition was planned and orierei with the knowl-
e,lye Of the President, the Secretary Of State,
Lieut.. Gen Scott, Col. E ID. Keyes. and myself
When Lieut.. Porter WAS detailed 10 command
the naval portion Of the expedition, Its object
was communicated to him. When Col. Harvey
Brown Was assigned TO command the troops, his
instructions made known its destination To
none others. in OF out of the expedition, WAS its
destination known until We we're nearly in sight
Of the sand-hils Of Pensacola
This, the first successful military expedition Of
the war originated with Mr.. Seward. Until it
ssile. the United States hal declined everywhere;
fortresses and harbors had been lost He carried
me 10 the President. merely saying he thought
IN. Presiient ought 10 see some of the younger
of;cers. and not consult only with men who, il
var broke ont. could not mount horse. When
the President struck out of the instructions pre-
n,rrd for the commander Of the expedition the
su,borirv 10 declare martial law at Key West
. a ON the Gulf coast, Mr.. Seward induced him
10 r,,rore il. The authorities Of Florida had IN
February arrested and held me TO bail for de-
f,pdng The rights of the Yankee fishermen Of the
Tortuess against the unconstitutional imposition
of +. Flo,;ds sheriff: the secession lag few over
the Cn.,om House AT Kew West. within musket-
shot Of Fort Taylor. But on the declaration of
martial law, which shortly followed our arrival
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-09-29

TIE WIILIsToN MuRpER.-Cbas. II. Potter
was arrested. Tnursdsy, BY officers Munson
and White, and lodged in Jail on charge
of comphcity in the murder of Mis. Girls
void.
Ward, who was arrested on "Wednesday.
is supposed to be the man who took room
at Tyler's hotel at Essex Junction, the
night of the murder; and disappeared with
out occupying it. lie was heavily armed
when arrested with pistol, knife, and "bil-
ly' or slung shot. The suspicious circum-
stances against him, and the connection,
if there was any, between him and Potter
will doubtless appear on the examination.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-09-29

ABUsE OF TIE AGRICULTURAL DEPARTMENT.
The general impression that the agricul-
i.ral department. OF the patent Office, ss
hitherto conducted, 10 an EXPENSIVE humbug,
carnot he Tar wrong. Ii agate" Of the
Cincinnati Gazette, tell the truth, there is
soirttiiing worse than stupidity in the man
a. m'nt Of the department.. lie says In a
recent letter from Washington
.'Some recent suggestions about the fitness
oi the modern ISAAC Newton 1.-THE ice cream
Ie'!dler- not the sstronomer) for the man
sEcmsnt OF great agricultural department,
love revived few of the pleasant stories
Nherewiin. every winter, the old gentleman
unconeciously amuses Washington. Once
r wae brought before subcommittee of
Wv. spd means. to explain the unaocounta-
he xpensts Of bis department. How comes
Il. MI? Newtou,' asked JostinS. Morrill,,
'.tst ti'e expenses Of your department. have
.,'e1rm your estimates SO much ? Lesning
's.r tie table. and thrusting his finger
trough Mr.. Morrill's button-bole, the
'rnevulent-looking old man said. in his
lowest and most impressive tones. "The
Truth is Mr.. morrill,. the exIenses Of my
department. Tor the part year, have surpsss-
I'd my most sanguIne expectations The
explanation was too good To keep. and Mr.
Morrill, himself told IL"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-09-29

WHAT A BLIND MAN CAN Do.-Mr. joel
0riway. OF Chelsea presented striking *
smple uf perseverance under the most I'D
,rrss. circumstances. MANY wears ago,
oving tc a premature discbargc Of powder
Hi,;eo blasting rocks. he became totally
iarnd But this great calamity did not pre-
ven; his labOring. During this season,
although upwards of fifty years Of age. he
be- has taken ,Xc. llent care oi lis garden.
which l. more free from weeds than most
gardens cultivated 10y gardners who are
hlessed with eyesight. In addition 10 this.
re alone has cultivated 40 acre and hall of
potatoes. We .aw three fUurths of an acre
which be- bad bOed three times, and not
weed WI. visible. As the nights were cool
er. Ns,d dav light WAS useless To- him, hI
genrrully cummencei his work at four OF
fve a'oh-cs m the afternoon and labored
until seven u clock in the morning. lie is
a strong Union man, and is well informed
c Bc,TI,ing the events of the war. lie has had
Iir,, cons an the army. one OF wnom died
H. tbs seryice.- Windsor JOnrnGl.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-09-29

The DEATH OF Mas HowAkD The death
Of Mrs. Howard, announced IN our paper
this week, was an event which has been
looked for as nigh at hand by her relatives
and acquaintance for some time. None the
less has its actual occurrence caused pain
iul emotion to all her acquaintance. ldenti-
fed prominently with the people and inter
ests OF Burlington for most of the present
century as the wife Of one OF its most valued
citizens, the late John Howard, and the
mother of family of sons widely known
for their business ability and integrity, she
ever drew additional respect to herself from
all who knew her for her own excellent
qualities and sdectionate disposition. For
a long time the growing In6rrniiies of old
age forbade her to mingle in general society.
vet she kept Up her interest in the welfare
OF all around her and employed her time,
as lar as strength would allow, for good
During the trying years of the late rebellion,
though unable to be present with those who
from wc,k to week met to labor for the
health and comfort of the soldiers in the
field, her fingers were kept busy in the good
cause at home; and many were the gallant
fellows whose feet were protected by the
stockings which she had knit. She goes 10
the grave in a ripe old age. honored by all,
and will be kept in grateful remembrance by
all who knew her.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-09-29

SOUTHERN STATE CoSvEsTIoNs.-Tbe South
Carolina State Convention at Columbia, on
the 18th, passed an ordnance, repealing the
ordinance of secession, without debate.
The Alabama State Convention passed res.
oluti ms recommending the repeal of the or
dinancc of secession, acknowledging the alb.
clifton OF slavery, and prohibiting its future
restoration.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-09-29

Re CAPTURE or THiEvTs The four pris-
oners who broke Jail on Tuesday last, were
traced by Col. Munson, who promptly follow
ed on their track with detachment of Po-
lice, To West Bolton. thence to Jonesville,
thence east through the whole of Thursday
night, till he overlook them near Montpe-
lier Junction, where two Of them, William
Hurley and Thomas . 'Brien, were arrested
without resistance. The other two, John
Norris q hJrse-th,ei) and William Shields
took - leg bail = acrcss the railroad bridge,
and while their accOmpliccs were being lodged
in jail IN Montpelier, came up ON the Berlin
side and mtde for the woods on Langdon
hill. There they were again Ovsrhsuled by
Sheriff MunsOn and an assistant. each of
whom bred two shots at the retreating Jail
birds. who succeeded. however, in making
their escape for the time being. and at las,
accounts are still at large.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-09-29

The FIRE At NEw YoRk.-Four million of
dyllars is the estimated loss of the contents
of the bonded warehouse, which was de-
stroyed by fire at New York on the night of
the 18th inst. The following is correct
list Of the goods destroyed 5000 bales of
cotton, 1000 bales of rags. 10000 bushels
salt, $500 bales Manila hemp, loo bales
guny cloth, ], 500 bales wool, $1,000 bags
sugar, $4,000 hides, and 1000 bushels
wheat.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-09-29

A BoT BITTEN BY HoRsE-In Boston.
on Friday of hast week. boy was severely
bitten in the face BY a horse. He was on
the sidewalk, when q horse that had been
standing at the opposite curb, croseed over,
seised the boys cheek in his mouth and
started Of. Quite large piece of aesh was
torn out. INJECTING very painful wound.
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Tu.,S, .A,n,xs B..x Rosnrsv-Iti. n. n,

THB,Sr.l lALBaSs BAsk RosBERY is un-
derstood that the Secretary of State has been
officially informed by the. Governor of ver-
mont, that the Canadian authorities have
paid to the banks at St. Adams, 0,5l2 IS
IN gold. and Sal ,0lO in bank notes, pursu-
ant to an act Of the Canadian Parliament,
on account of the amount deposited with
thoss authorities upon the arrest of the Sc.
Albsps marauders.' 'o' ~ 81 = ,ai p i''@
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LOTTERY GAMBLING O'Mara, from
Pittsford. who was operating on the Fair
Grounds. OF Wednesday, with gambling
arrange gemcnt, called by him &" Universal
Lottery" was arrested by Constable Atwa-
ter, and bound up by Justice Hollenbeck, IN
500, for trial at County Court.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-09-29

Company B;Captain Merrill, of Fairfax an
Fletcher. and Co. Z, of Enosburgh and Berk
SHIRE. Captain Galusha. were specially no
ticeable for the good condition of their arms
Co. A, of Fairfield and Bakersfield. Captain
Sturgis, had taken the pains to provide them
selves withpantaloon- OF uniform color adding
much to the appearance Of the com! any
Other companies looked very neat, and the
regiment generally is a fine, intelligent and
orderly body of men. The troops marched
well, and with due allowance for the iney.
perience of its commander and many of the
the officers and men, the performance of the
regiment on review, and Its general appear
ance were highly creditable. ..
Z But a single accident occurred, 50 far as
we are aware, during the three days OF the
drill. One man was accidentally wounded
by a comrades bayonet, which struck II rib
and was thus kept from inaicting serious
hurt. lie had prompt care and was not
much injured
This week, the drill and parade Of Major
Newton's battalion Of Cavalry, takes place
at ST. Albans. and from the character OF it's
officers and men, and the pains they are
taking with their military business 1t can
not fail to be very interesting and credit
able affair.
The muster Of the Second Regiment, V.
NJ. Colonel Munson, takes place at Burllng-
ton, October q, and Of the Third, Colonel
Hamilton, at MIddlebury. on the same day.
each drill lasting three days. The Sec
ond will be reviewed by General Barstow
on the Sd, and the Third regiment, on the
4th of October.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-09-29

Police CoUKr Before Recorder Read FIJI
day, Chas Champagne was fined $50 for
assault; Joseph Langlais so for selling
liquor; Honora Garbey $40 for the same
offence, and Mart n Hanly, IS for intO1i-
cation
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-09-29
Miscellaneous.

THE FKSIANs.-The New York correspon-
dent Of Philadelphia paper grves. what he
profcsses to he. reliable evidence of the real
ity Of the Fcnian movement,
Fact Firsf-Th-. ..coliations are pend
ing for tie pp-ehse OF eight ocean steamers,
zach HatFanted to carry one thousand men,
S'li the certainty almost that the purchase
will he made heior, tie lst of October.
focf SeooHd-Tat there have been i'm
ncnse purchases Of aims from the govern
ment by parties VINO are supposed to he
md, ntified with tie Fenians. within the
Ts-t fortnight, and that Propositions for
further purchases are now under oonsidera
ton
FGof Third-That one of the bank note
companies of this city are now engaged in
tngrlving bonds for the new Irish ,.vpublic
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-09-29

PROMOTED Lieut. Col. d. B. Peck, Ith
VI. Vols, has received bis commission az
Colonel. Major II. v. Porter becomes
Lieut. Colonel, and Capt. Bullard Major.
The regiment is now at Brownsville, Texas.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-09-29

TnE GKIswoID MURDER-Last evening.
a mar some 20 years Of age, whose name is
supposed to he JObn " ard. WAS arrested by
Mr. Flanagan on thu o'clock train gning
east at Winooeki, and brought To this CITY
and lodged i" Jail, "n charge of being con-
ccsnrd in the GrIswold murder Times, this
morning.