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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-05-26
REMARKABLE IrFEcrs or LtGHrNING.-rhe
Brattieboro' PbaHir says that

REMARKABLE EFFEcrs OF LlGHTNNG.-Th
Brat;ieboro' Pbqai1 says that
On the evening Of the 18th inst, during d
thunderstorm IN Jacksonville, st., the lightning
struck the ground on the Peter Holbrock Hill
half mile from the village, with such force as
10 ploW ditch about five rods long and four CT
1--WE feet wide, and three 10 five feet deep. throw
ing out stones Of several hundred pounds weight
distance Of two or three rods, and branched
out from the ditch in all directions, perforating
and tearing mp the earth for more than ten rods,
ana peiorming many curious freaks amongst the
trees roots and stones. The shaking of the earth
was Tremendous
Thr is confirmed by the Record and the
Patrioi and -Arq's. Thoaccount in the Argus
says
4 trench or gulfisopened in the earth upward
Of 100 feet in length. Seventy feet of this trench
IS from hve TO seven feet wide at the surface, and
from three 70 four feet deep. This was dry solid
earth. compact with stone and gravel, and inter-
woven with roots. Earth and stone we're thrown
10 an enormous height, covering the ground far
and near for many rods; large rocks were taken
from their be-, aud thrown q considerable dis
tsnce; large trees were nearly uprooted, and
smaller ones completely removed, and turf was
lodged in the tallest trees. Several large stones
were found bedded deep in the earth. ten rods
or more from their former station-one in psr
ticular, weighing 20 pounds, being thrown to
such height that It's returning force bedded it
90 the depth Of three or four feet Glass was
broken from Windows AT the distsnoe Of three
mile,
WovlN HANCED.-Thc proved comphcity
OF Mr.. Surltt in the Assassination Conspira-
cy. has brought up in many minds a question
as 20 what punishment would be meted out
to her ou conviction. TIE Boston Tr7rrler
says
Ia reply 20 the request Of an esteeme,l cor
respondent. We state that women have been
hanged 10 this country. In Massachusetts. In |
the l,th century. several women were among |
-ne victims of the wtchcraft delus0u, among 4
them hsi-s Mn Hhheus. who was the sister Of /
Gov. B,lngusm. and the widow Of a mau of I.
god position u ihs colony. Some Of those PEP /
-.us who were executed ia the time Of the o.. Sa-
lem NitcAcrai were women oi good reputs 4
One woman was hanged ia New York. charged I
with having tetu sceruei IN the '' Negro Plot /
oi l,+l, one oi thy strlDsest aul most iri.ic
events ar colonial history. Mrs. Bathsb,ta
spa.Heg "as hanged 40 Worcester, on the 20 u /
Juy- l.i-, She having taken part 90 the mgr ler /
o' hgr h1-Hant. Joshua >rnHucr Of Brl.kr.I I
Alrs. sreouer WAS a laughter ~ ten Timothy
hu--.t-, TI.lc -ilu 0i rfeft note an hundred
years ar., bur Wh. ta.b the CORY e. De- % the .
Revolution. sui was ruiuel aud Mrs. Spooucr
Ha~ -lrt-.r woman. WHO ea- uulaupi.y mar
r-i ~.r --iueel Young American soldier.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-05-26

Burlington will be represented at the
Chicago Sanitary Far by contribution Of
articles TO the value Of Ss5 made up by
chsmplain Lodge No. 20 of the Independ
ient Order of Good Templars
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-05-26
City Council.

The Aldermen and Common Council met in
JON, Convention at 79O P " for the purpose
of appointing an Inspector Of Elections for the
North Ward in place Of Mr.. Brinsmsid re-
moved from the Ward
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-05-26
Militia Eicctions--First Brigade.
FOURTH REGIyENT.

Go. {, BGre-lst Lieut.. W. ". Holden.
to he Captain vice E. a. Tildtn, promoted To
Lieut. Colonel; ID Lieut.. g. ". Tildep TO be
lst Lieutenant vice Holden promoted Cor
nclias Perm 70 IL ID Lieutenant wee rildeu
promoted
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-05-26
STAFF AFFoIyTuENrs

Gen. Barstow, commanding LET Brigade,
has appointed EDwARD \. SsIln OF It. Al
bans, Assistant Quarternaster General on
his staff, with the rank OF Captain and
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-05-26

NEw MUsIc.-DitsOn & Co., of Boston,
send US the following
FUNERAL MARcH performed at Pres. LincOln's
funerar, from Don Sebastisn-Piano.
Eyerett's Funeral March, Piano, B. ABurditt
Ravelin Waltz, 4" H.A.Csmeron.
Sorrows OF Childhood, Vocal (duet) Glover
Richmond has Fallen, " J.W. Turner.
The Golden Ring, Geo. Liuley.
This last Is one of Miss Ryan's Songs, but
we think has not been sung at any concert Of
the Quintette Club, here.
Melvin Wright, Publisher, of PrOetors-
vile, send us the following
Green Mountain Gems, Nos,
by W. P. Chamberlain.
Annie's Grave, G. M. Clark
The above may be had at Story's
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-05-26

PAssoS BRowSLow IN TRoUBLE-A DIS
patch from Nashville to the Cincinnati Com
mercidi says;
There is prospect of conflict between the
Judicial and Executive powers in Tennessee
Gov. Brovnlov, a. special agent Of the Treas
ury Department, acting under the written orders
Of that department. rented out some abandoned
property belonging 70 disloyal persons. Who
were in the Southern Confederacy. Judge Tregg.
at the preceding term Of the Court, ordered tie
tenant Of the Treasury Departments 10 be dispos-a
sessed Of the farm which be rented from Brown
low, and the property to be returned 70 its owner
Gen Lincoln, on Gov. Brcwalo~ . application.
enforced the contract. and Judge Tregg's order
was disregrdsd ;0n Tuesday Judge Tregg, at
Nashville, delivered . charge to the Grand Jury,
in which he directed them. in strong language,
to indict Bruwnlow for his faction. Judge Tregg
is understood to be hostile to the conhscation law
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-05-26

Upon motion, Mr. ". II. Hoyt was appointed
Inspector.
The City Council! then adJourueI.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-05-26

The first inquiry of the conquered seces-
mon women, after they come of the ram
psses sHfor northern fashion plates. A
touch Of naturs- b1saui.s.1ra ri srl
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-05-26

1t is said that tho reason why spring
butter Is % high is srbecsass che, pssture
grssses are high too. .~r, - o., -,I.slf
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-05-26

The Reports of the Selectmen and other
officers for the year ending February p
1865, have been published. Copies may o,
found at the bookstore of Samuel Hunting
ton and with Mr.. P. II. Catiin at the Town
Agency. for tree distribution, and will De
found to contain interesting reading for such
F Of cur citizens a. take any interest IN the
affairs Of the town. The expenses Of the
last year are thus summed up.
Military expenses, (5ounres main
ly) s30-355 9s
Town Hall, lrepairs, lighting and
warming &c. l,l57 DO
Schools. l.5s- ST.
Highways and Bridge. 4.O55 o.,
Liquor Agency. (for purchase OF
liquor 1905 as
Printing and Advertising, 51q So
Street Lamps, go 20
Miscellaneous. s.a5s ,s
Total. s52.-aa d.
The Receipts for liquor sold by the agency.
eppears to have been SlI,6,S 70. ard the
expenses of the agency Sl.o57, giving the
town, after taking into account the balance
OF liquor On hand and amounts due for liqu-
or purchased, profit of S642 43.
The allowances made by the Auditors.
Me,srs. ;. NJ Pop, c F. Ward, and j. b.
Wheeler, to the town officers, for their ser
vices the last year, were as follows
To Carolus Noyes, Selectman. sI.Ooe 900
To L. B. Platt, and P. H. Cstlin,
Selectmen, each. - 900
To S Huntington, Oyerseer Of
Poor, 800 90
To J. r. Hickok. Town Clerk. 235 90
To E r. Hard. Town Agent 25s 81
To I. Van Sicklen, Lister. 100 40
To L. B. Englesby. ll6 90
TowR Villas, Il 25
To c. ". Wooihouse Treasurer. los 80
To G. F. Edmunds. 1870 90
And to the Auditors, each. 10 90
The town owes the Banks SCI .2OO. The
Merchants Bank has obtained Judgment
against the town for 1908 -, overdrawn by
B. NJ. Webb, Treasurer. during the last year
Of his treasurershlp.
But one suit against the town remains un-
decided, which Il that of Charles Haynes, for .
injuries to bis land and buildings by stop
page of the culyert under College street. and .
which now rests with the Supreme Court for .
decision.
Twenty-Five persons were buried at the
expense Of the town last year
SOPHOMORE ExHBl1Iox.-The Annual Ex-
hibition of the Sophomores took place IN the
University Chapel, May Is, before a
crowded audience. The class l. no; a uu-
nerous one; but Is evidently very good
one, aud gave evidence Of thorough training
and excellent scholarship. We were specially
pleased with the efforts Of Mr. c. E Parker,
who had a well written, well committed and
sensible piece on - Influence OF Emergencies
~ the formation OF Character; of MR. lRA
E. SHATTuok, whose piece On - The House OF
stuart and Constitutional Liberty showed
,areful historical reading. and was well de
ivered of WALTER p SMITH, who had an
exceedingly interesting and creditable grafton
N Charlemagne as a reformer'', delivered
With unusual ease and appropriateness Of
Emphasis and gesture; and Of Albert q.
NHrTTExoRE. who enforced a sound moral in
thoughtful and earnest essay on " Life
What we make it, The general appearance
f the young men reflected great credit on
themselves and their instructors, and receiv-
d abundant indications of approval from the
udienoe.
Messrs. Holmberg and Proctor furnished
xcellent music Tor the occasion.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1865-02-17

We learn that Major W. W. Pierce, Confederate
Quartermaser for this State, Office at Raleigh, has
been dismissed from Office. If there has been gross
msmanagemeut as reports say, why do not some
Of the Raleigh papers inform the public This
is no time to conceal official msmanagement-
Charlotte Dem.
Better not credit all you hear. We have heard
it asserted here that the late fire in Charlotte by
which so much government property was destroy
ed was the work of officers of the post who de-
termined to destroy their books and papers so their
peculations could never be discovered, but as the
Charlotte papers were silent came to the concu-
sion that there was no truth in the reports.
Major Pierce has been relieUed from duty, and
his successor has taken charge of the Office but
this is the first time have heard anything about
his being dismissed the service A Court of En-
quiry is now sitting in this city, and learn that
the case of Maj. Pierce IS being investigated; and
when the investigation shall have been concluded
we doubt not but that the result will be made pub
lie by the authorities And until the result ef III
investigation shall be made public we presume the
Raleigh papers have discretion enough to keep si-
lent on matter Of which they are entirely igno.
rant. To give currency to the extravagsnt charges
against Major Pierce, by newspaper publication of
the many rumOrs ahOat before investigation has
proven any guilt, would be doing, as we conceive,
great injustice to that gentlemAn.-PrOgress
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1865-02-17

FRoN BELow.-We learn that active skirmishing
was going on all day Saturday between our forces
at Sugar Loaf and those of the enemy below. To-
wards night they advanced in force, driving in our
skirmishers and making three attacks upon our
main line, all of which were handsomely repulsed
with considerable, we might say heavy, loss to the
enemy. Our casualties were about twenty.
Finally the lines were resumed pretty nearly as
before and all remained quiet yesterday, with the
exception of some shelling by the enemy's feet.
On Saturday one of the monitors in the river
threw some of her fifteen inch shells at Fort And
erson, with the effec! of killing and wounding
another of our men.
The following persons, wounded in the above
fight were received at General Hospital No. on
Sunday:
James Newman, Co, E, 6Gth Regt N. C. T., leg
mputated-Pactolus N. O.
D. F. Jenkins, Co E, 42d Regt N. G. T., contu-
sion, back, severe-Smith Grove, N, O.
w. j. Williams, Co. E, 9th Ga. Regt fractured
thigh-Red Oak, Ga.-WiL Journal
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1865-02-17
Deficiency In treasury Estimates.


1t seems that the injunction of secresy mas re-
Gently been removed from the subject Of finance
and taxation, which has been so closely occupying
the attention of the House of Representatives in
Richmond, when it was discovered that the body
had been considering tax bill to cover an error
that has been detected in the estimate of the
governments liabilities. The present Secretary
Of the Treasury, it seems, was led into an er-
ror by his predecessor in stating the amount of the
of Indebtedness in his report at the opening
of Congress to be one hundred and fourteen mil
lions of dollars Additional liabilities in the nature
of cash transactions have already been ascertaned
to the amount of nearly four hundred millions OF
dollars. To provide for this increase of debt, Mr.
Trenholm advises that the required sum be chiefly
derived from taxation that the present scheme of
taxation be adhered to with the amendment recon-
mended in his report Of December 7th and that one
hundred per cent, be added to the existing rates.
and in the application thereof to the tax in kind
that by assessed upon the value of the same, and
be paid in Treasury notes. The additional revenue
that will be raised by this means may be estimated
at three hundred and sixty millions of dollars
Leaving deficiency to be obtained from other
sources of thirty-sx millions of dollars.
A mistake of four hundred millions in the esti-
mates of the treasury Such thing has never
before happened in the administration of the finances
of any people. Not four thousand, nor four mil
lions, but four hundred millions !! Where is this
money! Who has stolen it ? Who has it2 Where
is it Who is responsible for it2 In the language
of friend who has written US on the subject that
this deficiency should be alleged to be merely an er-
ror, Is direct insult to the people, for the sum is
too large to be thus accounted for. Four hundred
millions of dollars to be purely error and that
on the debtor side, dscoses system of book keep
ing 80 vague so loose and negligent that it stands
forth as q Just rebuke to the head of the depart
ment. If the tax law which is founded on this al
legged deficiency should be enacted, then are We,
the rich and the poor, at once bankrupted. Cry
aloud and spare not the miserable wretches who
have thus swindled the government"
A small mistake of four hundred millions, and
the soldiers not paid for the last six nine months
Whittier are we drifting, or rather, where are we
The peoples substance, to the amount of four hun
dred millions, must be taken to make good deficit
in the Treasury, which is unaccounted for, and
alleged to be merely an error. This, with othel
taxes that will be necessary, will absorb nearly al
the property in the country. North. Carolina, as
one of the few States yet unoccupied by the enemy
will have to contribute probably as much as one
third of these vast amounts; and the burthen viii
be placed upon her, and pressed down by the vote.
of members of Congress from Missouri and Ken
tuckV.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1865-02-17

We violate no confidence in saying that at con.
sultation between the members of Congress from
North Carolina, and the commissioners recently
sent by the Legislature of that State to confer with
recommendation of the Congressman, and the united
opinion of all, that no movement for State Con
vention be instituted or sncouraged.-Riehmond
Sentinel
And we "violate no confidence in saying" that
of the twelve members of Congress aud four COM
missiOners from this State referred to, nine were
for Convention. When and where did the Rich.
mOnd Sentinel obtain authority to speak for Oonser-
vatiVe members of Congress from this StateH Two,
thirds of the people of this State today in favor
of . Convention.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1865-02-17

Messrs E. j. Hale, A. Mclean, c. B. Mallet and
dressed letter to Messrs. W. Wright, J. G..
Shepherd, and ". Mel. MKay, in which they re-
quest them to attend meeting to be held in Fay
etteville, on Monday the 19h to "GdUiss enlightsr
and encourage" the people; and these gentlemen
in reply very kindly say, whatever of advice, en-
zightennent, or encouragement we may be able to
give for the prosecution of our cause, will be freely
offered" &C. The people will, of course, be very
grateful to these gentlemen for their kindness in
thus Offering to take care of them. But not word
is said about fighting Certain public will give
"adVice" all day, and enlighten" everybody
most thoroughly on public affairs; but as to doing
what they say ought to be DONE that is not in their
line. They want the roasted cheSuuts, but the
hand of setre one else must be thrust in the fire
to pull them out.
"Who would be free hrnussf must strike the blow"
We shall soon know how many volunteers have
offered their services at the Fayetteville meeting.
First advice" then enlightenment" then volun-
teering, and then desperate lighting. 1t will take
to sixty to render it at all probable that the enemy
can be successfully resisted Meanwhile the enemy
is alread half way through South Carolina, and
evidently making for this State. He will pass
through the Harry Percy of the South" with as
much ease as he passed through Georgia. Shall he
be met and Vanquishsd in North. Carolina? What
ever is done must be done quickly. Is Fayetteville
ready? Will she turn out all her able bodied,
wariike men to meet Sherman on the PsdeeP 1t
will not do merely to "adVse" and enlighten"
each otber-He must fight.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1865-02-17
The Constitutional Amendment.

ST.. LOUIS, Feb. 7.-Both Houses of the Missouri
Legislature have ratified the amendment to the
United States Constitution aboshing slavery
There were but two dissenting voices in the Senate
and four in the House.
AUGUSTA, Me-, Feb. THE Legislature Of this
State to-day ratified the constitutional amendment
and salute Of one hundred guns was fred in hon.
or Of the event
Eleven States have 80 far ratified the amend.
mont
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1865-02-17

"Tbe doubt has been dispelled. The truth is
made manifest and the startling conviction is now
forced upon ALL The invasion of the State has
been commenced u
The above is the opening paragraph of the recent
proclamation of the Governor of South Carolina
The Governor seems to be surprised-surely he is
not appaled-at the invasion of his State Gov.
Magrath is an original secessionist of the purest
water. His State is the hotbed, the very fountain
of that admirable doctrine of secession If there be
any thing good glorious in secession, South Car
olina is entitled to it all. The time has come for
her Governor and her people to show themselves
n1en If her people will rise and fight the invader
as the Spaniards fought NaPOleon-if they will be
as ardent, as bold, as courageous in meeting the
enemy as they were prompt and determined N their
sct of secession in December, 1869, they will main
tain their ancient character in all its lustre, and
will cover themselves with glory as with mantle.
Yes, "the doubt has been dispelled." Secession
meant war. We said so in 1860, but we were
laughed at for it and called traitor. The truth
is made manifest" 1t is. Time proves all things.
1860, 1s65-what will 1866 reveal? Who can
tell 2
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1865-02-17

PEoPLR FLYING FROM CoLuHR1A.-H there il .
buster place than the Charlotte Depot, we have 70
search for it beyond the limits of the Charlotte De-
pot The necessities of the hour have, as it were,
crowded the maximum of every mans business in-
to minimum Of time, and morning, noon and night,
the trains literally besieged. Rural life has
suddenly become fashionable, and the desire for .
change of air is epidemic Amid the avalanche
thus begotten little credit is due the officers of
the road for the rapidity, system and prOmptness
with which they dispatch business; and not less
gratitude is due by citizens for the spirit Of ac
commodation and courtesy with which their de-
mands have been met Hon. VIM. johnson, the
President of the road in the city making especial
arrangement for those who expect to become refu
gees while Messrs Anderson, Bouknight Wolfe
and assistants act as able coadutators in anticpa
ting and providing for the public wants.-South-
CdrosiniGR.
1t seems the people are fleeing from the enemy
in South. Carolina, as many have done in other
States. This is bad policy. If the enemy should
continue to advance there will soon be no place to
escape to, so as to avoid his presence. Experience
should admonsh the people to remain at their
homes. They have nothing to gain and every
thing to lose by becoming refugees. This is sell
fish world, and especially SO towards poor refugees,
many Of that unfortunate class can testify. The
houses in the towns and villages are all occupied
and there is not sufficient in the small area of coun
try which is now left to sustain the inhabitants
and the large number Of refugees crowding into
that area Let the people remain at their homes,
and take their chances with the enemy. They will
inevitably, in nine cases out of ten make their
dition worse by leaving their homes to wander
through the country in search of new places of
abode,
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1865-02-17

The Counties of Clay, Mitchell and TransylVanla
will receive their shares from the Counties out of
which they were respectively formed.
1t was ordered that the above tabular statement
be published one time each in the following papers,
Daily and Weekly Conservatives, the Daily aud
Weekly Confederate, and the Weekly StGndGrd,
Fayetteville O6serOer, Wilmington Journal, Wades-
boro' Argus, Western Democrat, Salisbury WGteh-
man, Greensborough Patriot Salem Press, 1redell
Ezpress and AsheVille News.
February 16, 1855. 9-1E
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1865-02-17

ENROLLING OFFICERS IN THE STATE Or
O North Carolina will make dligent enquiry in their
respective counties for the arms &c. called for in Gen
Lees appeal of January 25, 1865.
They are required receive all brought forward
under this appeal and restore them to Capt A. W. Law
renee an ordnance officer, Reserve, n. c.
BY command of 1t. Genl BoLNEs:
JOHN W. HINSDALE,
Asst. Adj General.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1865-02-17

A Washington telegram says: "Mr. Blair, Sr,
in a conversation with New York representative
to-day, admitted that the rebels he conferred with
in Richmond cheated him in their professions of a
willingness to send commissioners to arrange for the
return of the South to the Union"
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1865-02-17

We are delighted with the spirited and eloquent
wat article in the Conservative of the 10th. Mr..
Robbins says: "Let US not simply resolve, but
do, and do at once. Let our young men, middle
aged men, who are filling Offices either as details,
or exempts show to the country that they are true
men, by resigning them to the old men and women
of the land, and rushing to the field of battle."-
This, we take it, is not only general rally but a
special appeal to the State officers now in bomb
proofs in Raleigh, to resign their offices and take
the field. Of course they are going. "The coun.
try needs every man." says Mr.. Robbins. Of
course Mr.. Robbins is going. His musket is no
doubt in order, his knapsack has been filled, and he
is merely waiting to tell his friends good by before
crushing to the feld of battle" Go, Robbins, go,
and may honor and glory await you.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1865-02-17
ATNENTION "B', COMPANY, lST RECT.
HOME GUARDS.

UeU ARE HEREBY ORDERED TO REPORT AT
IL Nash Square in the City of Raleigh, on Tuesday
next the 2st inst EVERY man is expected to appear,
and report in person.
ThiA order will be rigidly enforced.
by order Of Col. HARRIsoN:
G. c. TAYLOR, 1st Lieut..
Prkrs Confederate and 0OnssruasiVs, copy once and
charg1to G. CT.
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