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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-03-03

iHE Boor BAck BOYS Us NEw YoKS-
They are ragged and dirty. it j. true some
arr saucy and Vruiane but Oh, ncs and
dirt cuLnot well b, helped. and We trust o.
time and hard knocks 10 cure them oI their
impud,uce and vulgariJy some of these
boys have earned quite handsome sums Of
money tor themselves and their parents by
th,ir industry One dollar II quite "a small
sum. and ioL- not an unir,qurnt one for
t.tse lads to accumulate IN the course of %
day The average i- ortunly not les than
tVu liars and a half for boy with &"
good run Of custom These chap have
their regular customers. for whom TREY ne
IN wait. and guard against the encroach-
ments 0f other boys with Jealous care. Bows
who behave Themselves and don't swear pro
ht by their toTbearance. and retain quite
large class Of z ntlemen who are not irdis-
posed TO reward them literally. and Il wur-
thy TO enable them TO get on well IN the
" rid. AZ an instance OF the system ul bus
lness which some OF these little fellows have
adopted, We may mention a circumstance
which recently came under our own Oh -erva-
ton. A hoy VINO he's been IN the .'uroies-
sion about a wear, determined o. take an
prenticts, to whom he learned the business.
charged a commission, fitted them out with
box. backing and brushes, and stationed
them At certain points with directions 20 in
tercept and serve his customers This boss .
boot black superintendent his divisions with I
industry, his apprentices to has customers,
and thus secured a monopoly Of trade in one I
taoronghfr + in Brooklyn, at least. He reap .
I'd quite handsome reward for his ingen-
unity eventually took IN apartner, ami now
thinks Of retiring from business and going
into a store in New York. He will no
doubt become rich man eyentually.-Nelc
York CorqmeroQi
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-03-03
New England Soldiers Relief Associa.
ton.

In the Soldiers Friend for February, we
find an account BY Rev. A. r. Thompson,
Chaplain. of this Association, formed in the
Srring Of 1869, "to aid and care for all sick
and wounded soldiers passing through the
city of New York, on their way to and from
the war" and placed under the charge ii
Col Frank E Howe. The building hPpro
priated to it's uses is 1874 Broadway place
easily found ard well known to the police
men at the steamboat and railway stations
in the city. On the first story, the front
portion is used as a reception and baggage
room. in which Is stationed the desk of the
Receiving Clerk. who registers the name,
regiment, company. residence, and full par
,iculaIs Of each colder entering the build
ing. and issues tickets of permission TO
r,main, which are returned to hIm on leay-
ing. In the rear portion Of this floor Is 10
Gated the Office of the Association, where
the records are kept, Its business matters
transacted. and clerical labor performed, and
where public religious services are held every
Sunday afternoon and Wednesday even
ing.
Some conception of the magnitude OF the
service there rendered to sick. wcuuded and
Impoverished soldiers, may be found from the
following statement in Mr.. Thomp=5n's oc-
count
From April ninth, 1862, to September first,
1864, the Association received. registered. loig-
ed. fed aided. and clothed sick and wounded,
or disabled soldiers Of the several States below
named, as follows
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-03-03

GALLANT EXPLOIT 80 rHs IHBu NEW
II ,VrsHIKE REGuENr.-On the llth INST .
our land forces below Wilmington advanced
their lines a mile and half, bv driving the
pickets Of the enemy. 4 correspondent Of
the Cincinnati Ga>.ffe. who describes the
day : operations, records a handsome thin.
done by the Sd New Hampshire
' There was but single incident Of p4rticu-
lar note along the line Ia front Of the 81 New
Hampshire, which was on the skirmish line
armed with seven-shcoters, was 3 detached vorl
with an abattis IN front. from which a hodv Of
rebels was annoying our line considerably. Fiji
" men Of this regiment, thus arme 3. charged
this work on a run, and clearing the sbatfi..
captured every man in 1t, Sc in numher-six
more than the assaulting party mustered. aud
brought them all back TO our lines These were
evidently last ditch men -
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-03-03

Nsw HAMPSHIRE reports from all
parts Of the State. says the Dover Engn,rcr
are of the most cheering character. Fred
Smyth will he elected Governor BY not less
tOOO majority. Rollins and Patterson, in
tie % and 50 Districts. will have 1000 ma
lority each. 1t is only in this District that
any doubt is entertained by anybody as TO
tire result and hear, we are glad to learn.
all doubt Is last being dispelled There are
but few towns IN the District not halt a
dozen-where there Is any disposition TO Oh
iose General Marston, ana his opponents 70
these, however respectable. are inconsudera.
bile II nuuteIs.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-03-03

1T Yokohama, japan, bread sells at >
cents loaf, chickens % cents Il pair. eggs 6
cents dozen, sugar 3 cents a pound. and
flour > cents pound.
We find It stated that the appointment Of
Minister 10 Russia has been rendered Vice
President Hamlin. and has been positively
declined.
1t is said that ten regiments have been re-
cruited from among the contnbauds woo
joined Sherman in his recent march through
Georgia and further large additions are ex
Pected To this force from his present cam
paign.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-03-03

The Heraids Wilmington correspondents
says large number of Union prisoners were
released BY the capture OF the place. Tbev
were confined in Camp Lamb, about . mile
from the city. Their treatment was of che
most brutal character; and for three dev,
preceding the evacuation they had 40, re-
ceived q mouthful to eat.
The citizens mad endeayOred to feed them
but the food vas taken away by the oe;cer
IN charge. They presented A mos, s;ct..n;,'..
ecsAeiss-n'any oi them having been ren7
dered idio'ie, and had forgotten their own
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-03-03

NOTIcE Religious meetings carried -,
by Rev. d. l. Taylor, of Rauses Point ,s;ii
commence g, IN the old church on the corner of
Chureh and Main streets, on Tuesday even
ing REQ. 18th, at O'Clock, p. IL. and
continue con as long a duty may require. An
blole truth will bc investigated. diseased
and proclaimed TO the end that souls NAV he
saved. The people are cordially invited 70
come and hear and judge for them.elve.
Seats free
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-03-03

SOLDER SHuT.-- 4 soldier named Legge,t.
belonging to the 18th n. Y. Heavy Artillery.
Nno us- az the barracks 10 Malone. ~ \.
awaiting transportation to his regiment Nas
accidentally shut on Monday iast IL az
pears that one Of the recruits was handling
pistol near L.ggett. when a comrade de-
sired to see it. II handing the pistol Ia his
cJmrade 1t was discharged through soue
cagelessness, the ball entering LegceIt's right
breast. causing death ia about a.Jcvu .aii.-
utes.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-03-03

The Ninth NATIONAL BANK OF THE CITY OF
NEW YoRK-Joseph U. 0rvis, Presiient-has
been one Of the most enierprising ami success
ful agents for the various Government leans
Over fifty million dollars have been placed in
the hands Of the people through its agency With
in nine months, and it noW advertises to fur
nish the 80 Notes by express, free of charge.
in all parts Of the country. Its object is patri-
otto, and the high reputation Of its officers. as
well as is capital Of million dollars, is & sure
guarantee that the 7-30s subscribed for through
ITS agency will be promptly forwarded.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-03-03

A"CRAcK REomsNT. ''-Bya special or
der. dated headquarters, 81 division, 9th
army corps, Feb. 20, 1865. the 9th Vermont
Is designated as one Of the meritorious rcri-
ments that are excused from picket and all
other outside details for one week
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-03-03

The confederation pi the British Province.
O. the north oi u-. from 'h- Atlantic O. tar
Pacific. which has been a-itatei tyr the last
few months seems likely % De- % txed fact
10 short time hence. The upper nous OF.
the Canadian Parliament voted I b 90 7 3 In
favor Of the confederation scheme. the eastern
provinces are 10 favor 0t u. and British Col
umhia ami Vancouver Island on the Pacific
coast are also willing and the best Of all.
the home government looks on tine PROPOSE
t"n with favor. the queen announcing her
approval in her late speech 20 Parliament.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-03-03

The sales of 7-S0 bonds on Saturday last
were over nine and half millions. The total
amount for the week is So7 900, 900. and
since the lst Of February. SOS 900 900,
leaving yet unsold about 10, 600 900.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-03-03

Thrty-four rebel e-hags-seventeen
OF them captured At the battle Of Nashville
on the 10th OF December last. we're presented
to the War Department on Wednesday. OF
the seventeen other flags fifteen of them were
presented by their fortunate captors. and
Secretary Stanton, after making them little
speech, gave all fur.1ugh of 80 DAYS.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-03-03

The total value of India-rubber Goods
manufactured IN the United Ststes. j. now
about s. 900 600 of dollars. The business
employs 10000 persons 1t yields e., the
government IN duties and taxes. ,b,ut
$500 900 wear
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-03-03

1t seems to be fact that the French ram.
Olinda, built for the Danish Government
has been turned over TO the rebels. Both
Denmark and France deny any responsibility
m the matter; but there can h. little doub b.
that the rebels have got the vessel fully arm
ei and equipped.
The Government has reliable adyices that
she had put into Corunna "a Spanish port)
'cr repair, -hIch, there is reason TO believe,
sire vii not II allowed 70 receiye, and With
out which she will not be dangerous to any
nation or port on this side of the Atlantic.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-03-03

A Communication published IN tie Rich
mond Eramina, says the rebels do not want
any more soldiers, because they cannot feed
and clothe sny more, which fact tie writer
ayers of his own knowledge, and offers evil
dence TO show it If necessary.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-03-03

1t is almost funny, IN reading the rebel
papers. to see how they assert as each place
Of importance is captured by the Union Ar
mics that 1t was Of no consequence whatever;
they are rather glad it is taken than other
wise. The capture of Fort Fisher alone was
acknowledged by them as a serious loss
They tn NJ, nov that Richmond is likely 10 be
speedily evacuated that they would be bet
ter off without that even. The ErGH-
iaer Of the 22d says;
The capitals OF Georgia. Of Mississippi and Of
Louisiana, indeed, we believe that the capital Of
nearly every State in the confederacy. except Of
Virginia, North Carolina, Alabama and Texas,
have, AT some time, been in the enemys posses
sion. Our cause is not in house or houses
built by mans hands, but in temples built by
God himself-the hearts Of Confederate soldiers
and people. Should the whole sesboard be
evacuated, and the detschments that have been
guarding cities concentrated, our army will be
while that Of the enemy will be
weakened by the garrisons require u hold the
places We have evacuated The fall Of Rich
nond itself. apart from the moral question in-
golved in the fact that il has been the great OBJ
ectiye point of four years war, ami also the
act that Il Is the principal trOrks hop Of the
Confederate armies, would not involve the fail
Ire Of our cause.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-03-03

\ woman named Kate German, a Tr,i,,-
iouai thi,t, AR ested in New York day or
wu since, claims 10 have realized over TWEEN
y tuous nj dollars bv her thIeyin open,-
iJus. Sc Is only twcnty-four year. OF age.
and has heen engtget 10 her neiarl0us trade
since the age oi fourteen.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-03-03

The Montreal Witness has peJitioued the
Canadian legislature to be allowed sale of
its papers at the Railroad Stations, com
planning that the Grand Trunk Railroad al
lows none but the Telegraph to be sold.
which Il a ''Secesh paper and calculated to
give travellers wrong impression Of the
sentiment OF Montreal.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-03-03

NINTH EFRNoNr.-The 9th Vermont +.
now eneamped short distance On the ri,bt
OF Fort Burnham, On the north side Of the
james, near the spot where the R.oiment
captured two guns from the enemy m rb.
18th OF last September. The Regiment nun
hers full thousand stron0.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-03-03

One OF the women, Miss Esther II. Avrcs.
OF Fort Edward, y Y, struck b. the engine
at the foot Of Main street. some two weeks
since, died on Monday Fen. 9th. in conse-
quencc Of her injuries.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-03-03

lie Trial of the ST. Adams raiders has
been postponed from day to day, Judge
Smith being sick, and it has now been sd-
burned till next Monday.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-03-03

Among the items u the appropriation bill
now before Congo, -. are $40, 600 for build
ING Custom Hous, at Island Pond. and
$4,000 for building custom House at st.
Alhans. Vt.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-03-03

Seven hundred prisoners and thirty ,,,,.
were captured in Fort Andersen and vii
mington together. II is said the reheI.
ourned thousand bales of cotton and fifteen
barrels Of rosin before leaving the city.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-03-03

STREET CoNrIssToSERs.--We learn that the
City Council in Convention. Saturday last.
appointed as Street Commissioners. Messrs.
Dan Lyon,L B. Plat and William r Villas.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-03-03

The usually very well informed Na-h.iue
correspondent oft.e Chicago Journal says
our army lef savannah strongly eqfr.s5uei
with troop, belonging 90 the goth Corps. -1 that
Shermsn So, out at the heai Of the following
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-03-03

The Richmond Enquirer says the Yankee IA
tion '' lave 81 Sherman on the BRAN 80
The rebels have got sherman on their
backs, and a crushing load they find him. too.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-03-03

The Constitutional amendment Tor abolish
ins slavery was ratified by the State of
Louisiana on the 18th, by 10th houses of the
Legislature.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-03-03
The Sharpshooters.
HEADQUARTERS SD DIV % Army CORPS, I
February l5, 1855. !
GENERAL ORDERs No. ~.

The L. s. Sharpshooters, including the LIST
and "a consolidated bsttslious, being about to
be broken up as distine, organization, in CON-
pliance with orders from the War Department.
the Brgadier General commanding the divi.iOn
viii not take leave Of them without aeknowl-
edgng their good and ef6c'eHt service during
about Three years IN the 5eid
The U ) Sharpshooiers leave behind them a
glorious record in she Army Of the Potomac
since tie first operations against yorktown, i-
1852, up to the last moments Of the arr. On
naicher's Run; and few are the battles or en-
gagemen,s where they did lot make their
marx.
The Bugadier Ge--.a commanding, who had
them under h- command during NEST Of the
campaigns %. 1868 and 1901 would be the last
TO f.rr- their brave deeds dur ~ that per.od,
and - feels assured that in the different organi-
rs'iuus TO which they belong seyerally, officers
aud men vii show themselves worthy Of their
OLD reputation. With them the past will answer
for the future
By command Of
Signed. R. DETROBlAND,
Brgadier General
NN r Driver, 4. A. 6.
co. D, lsr REGIMENT L. s :.
Ljsior -Wca KileI. Irora9e3 and Missing
Is &s CaaFciyq Of 1861.
june sth.-Paul ii. Thompson. Sergeant,
prisoner.
June 22I-Lyman u. Grover, Sergeant.
wounded.
My 5.b-N Cunningham, wounded Ds-
vii V French, corp, MORALLY wounded Ed
wlri b. Task. corp. morially wounded.
June -uih.-Elvari Lyman, corp. mortsIly
wounded.
September uth.-C. +. Mead. corporal,
wounded
June I7tb.- Charles B. Mead. corporal.
Killed
May I2th.-Hsary E. Mat,oz. corp MORALLY
NourieL
September l.,5.-Artrmas ". Bsmis, corp,
wounded
May 5lh-S. ~ Bui'.-. wounded
May -tb.-Dastn Bsr4w. vauulel.
May l2th.-Thomas IT Brown. killed J. B.
Bowen, marf-ily solulei
Jare ai-N,fr BlH-.cs. mortslly wound
oI
ua.fer 2-tb.-F. D.. Bessie. klI,I
jane f,a.-Jo-era :. Bf,siom. MORALLY
v.urI.f
Jaa. l-h-H-ary D. Bruuu. morauy
a,4al.I
Ny -h.-A. g. Cross. morally eoua-
I..
May I-.a-J. g.. Chase. wounded
I.-c --I-DeI Crs. vauaI.L
$50. -.-wu J. u.a.-. aueI
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-03-03

National RANKS are rapidly taking place
of tie Banks under authority OF the States
Tw,niy-four were established last week with
an aggregate capital of sass 900. The
number Of those banks now in operation is
eight hundred and thirty-eight, with total
capital Of nearly one hundred ana ninety
one millions of dollars.
OF those established last week. two were
in Vermont; the Ascutney National Bank.
Windsor, NermOnt-President, Hiram Har-
low; Cashier, Henry Wardner capital,
$4,000. Rutland County National Bank,
Rutland, Vermont-President VIM. Y. Rip
ley Cashier, Jas. Merrill capital, $500
600
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-03-03

CHANCE or rDK.-Notice the change Of
Irain time to 60 into effect to-day on the
Vt. Central and Vt and Canada r. r.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-03-03
From Oh. Ny. Tlm... Fsa. ~

NV JUDICIAL DlsTRiCr.-The bin creating
a new judicial district 10 this State, comprising
the counties on Long Island AMI Staten Island
has passed both houses Of Congress and yester-
DAY the President nominated Charles l. Bene-
Diet for Judge, B. D. Sillimsn for District At
t0rney and A. r. Campbell for Marshal. These
are AL excellent appointments Mr. Benedict is
90 gi the Junior partners 10 the hrm Ut Beuc-
Dict Burr and Benedict lis a"out forty years
OF age, able, well-read, hsrl-workirg "A iu-
deXt,y upright and straightforward. ir has
bad % large practice Ia admiralty css- and
vii make 90 efficient and popular JUDI he
WIS member %: the State Assembly iu l~52
aud though never au ot'rusiye p0litic.a. hiss
always he,u active aud effective 10 the Union
cause. Mr. Siiman is widely known aud
highly esteemed lawyer and a gen emAn,
aud win give weight AMI character o. t.- posi-
zion be holds. Mr. Campbell was i-merly
sheriff 90 ku-s County.
Ihe immense increase of business whi has
accumulated iu Judge Bets court q, handed
fhe creation of this new district We sr, couf
dent that the tu, ness community will t. sensi-
is relieved by b. 0r-lnizifou, manned A. i,
business Won't 9raI. % this the publ may
rr-t assured All the appoiutees are Of Kings
County.
PRAYER FOR S3LuisRs.-A soldier no had
been IN prison at Aui,r-unyi.ie. Ga. ami
bad come home un 40 exchange. being at the
Fulton street Prayer Meeting. said
80 am here. ! verify believe. 20 answer o.
PRAYER. You know ! was formerly in ,he
hatiJ a. almost daily attending ;his meeting
Often I took part iu the services g the
hour. When I went away asked you %
pray FOR me- I have been kept in au-wcr 20
prayer am confident of this know
ttat 1900 our OF 10000 Of my fellow V.i--
Untr- Were buried while ! was at Anderson
VILE Twice | enl,ayorti % escape. and
succeeded no getting out. I was tracked with F.
hll0d-hound> bad myself away 10 the
grass know they were after me-. knew
% wa impossible Tor me q, cscar. their
search. prayed O. Daniel tod tHat De .
would shut their mouths and not allo, them .
% hurt me. One OF them rubbed ll- nl-e
over mY face but neither offered 60 bite me.
/ wa- saved and wa aIway- confident
that It was 10 answer O. prayer. ha.s b,,n
90 the ,hickc-t 81 several fcat-. and know
shat many rebel mussets uryc been ieyelod .
against me. ami GET not sias,, bullet ri,
has me. believe ! owe e. Coed. a- answering
PRAYER. that my life ha- been spared ] nave
felt assured 90 every battle thar %. harm
would come nigh mr
lt does me good O. COM. Iu h.rr. anil hear
Your prayers tor the -o.lI,r-. so matter how
had soldiers may hc. there are none -1 bad
that th,y go mot feel grateful for your pray
'rs have seen many CO. soldiers ewes On
with tear, when have toid them bow You
pray Tor them. Oh, keep on praying How
much they need your prayers Pray COM
.lnually i'r these men, vino ieoVlrils their
ives T. defend your homes and y1ur trr-iie-
They need thc prayers Of all WAC know how
10 pray " ]. Ot,e-ra-
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-03-03

DEsERTIoNs or TIE REBEL SoLDERY.-A
letter from City Point Of the oath, SAYS:
Desertion has really become fearful from the
rebel army. Nothing like it vas ever known
before Since Sherman's triumphal march int,
South Carolina and the fall Of Charleston, thu
troops Of that State seem :or the FIRST time 70 have
grown disheariened, and are now coming 20 u
in as great. If not greater, numbers than an,
others. One entire company came IN on the
Sixth Corps front yesterday morning, afjer
daylight, bringing their arms and equipment
and individuals sfraggle in AT all hours. Weare
receiving over a hundred per dsy, regularly
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-03-03

This may .- regarded as a large forces bat
am happy ro say thar 10 does not czcrod. h7
one msn that number uuirr COMMAND ot Slsr-
man; though .u % are included some 10000
negro troops. vim vii remain 10 She vicinity of
Port Royal - that the actual number moving
uorthvtrl ), a little over H.UuH. including cav
airy.