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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-03-17

CIN The REBELS put negro troops in the
field? Some of them think not. Mr.. Hun
tor, of Virginia, in speech in the rebel
Senate lately, showed from statistics, that
no considerable body Of negro troops could
be raised IN the States over which the gov
eminent had control, without stripping the
country of the labor absolutely necessary to
produce food, and stated that the command
ant of conscripts, with authority to impress
q, 1000 slaves. had since last September been
able to get but 1000, Of whom $500 were
from Virginia and North Carolina, and the
balance from Alabama. Mr.. Hunter also
argued that the negroes would not volun-
teer, and those they did get would desert to
the enemy, who could offer them a better
price.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-03-17

TEE RED RIVER CAPTURED CoTToN.-A
decision was rendered last week in the u. ;.
SUPREME Court, about the Cotton captured
by the Navy during the military occupation
Of the Red river country, in March last. The
cotton was sent 20 Cairo, and libelled in the
Southern District Court of Illinois as lawful
prize for the navy Nearly all the cotton
seized was claimed by private individuals
The case lust decided came up TO the Su-
prcme Court on appeal from the Court be
low. and the decision of the Supreme Court
was that the cotton was prize Of war. and
that the navy could take No prize interest
in the proceeds. The court also held that
the cotton should have been turned over TO
an agent Of the Treasury Department. In
addition to this, the court decided that the
election held in that part OF Louisiana, dur
Ing Gen. Banks occupation, and in pursu-
ance Of his orders. was null, void and Of no
effect. The federal occupation was declared
not 10 remove the character of the enc
my's country. The claimants counsel IN
argument had urged that in consequence OF
that federal occupation and election the cot
ton seized was IN the Union, not in the enc
my country, and the capture by the navy
therefore Illegal.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-03-17

The REBELS GETTING PNCHED.-Goy. Vance
of North Carolina issued "a week or ten DAYS
since, an appeal to the people OF that State,
to furnish provisions Tor the rebel army lie
states that
ain consequence u Interruption 20 our rail-
road Communication, 5g recent morCacHfs u
the enemy, the subsistence Of Gen. Lees army
has become je0par9i-cd. For ut least few
months that army Will have to rely for sub-st-
ence upon North CaIolins and Virginia alone.
an informed 5y fio Commissurg Department
that the usual methods Of collecting supplies iriA
be insufficient for the purpose"
He endeavors TO impress upon the people
that the supplies withheld from their own
army Is a certain contribution to the enemy,
and closes by stating that he has already
rendered to the Commissary Department one
half Of his entire years supply, ami that he
intends to put his Owl family upon the lin
tied rati0us allowed their soldiers in the
field.
He says, in despair, 'our all depends upon
the people in North Carolina and Virginia. -
A very sorry defence indeed. For North
Carolina. never very enthusiastic IN the re-
bellion, is less 80 than ever now, when Sher-
man is pushing through from Columbia to
Goldsboro', and Schofeld advances from the
coast to meet him; and Virginia, wasted by
four years Of war, what can she do towards
furnishing supplies for great army? Al
ready Sheridan has cut off the railroad and
canal at and below Charlottesville, and there
another ARTERY Is cut off. If the rebel
government can feed Its troops only by vol
untary contributions of supplies from Its
exhausted people, then is its case desperate
indeed, and one more squeeze will finish it.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-03-17

The forces advancing from Newbern on
Kinston, n. c., which it appears from Gen
Lees despatch met with reverse on We'd
nesday, were under command Of General
Palmer. and numbered as we learn IRON
Major Bowman. who left Newbern on Mon
day week. about 20, 900 men. 1t was re-
ported when he left that the enemy were
vigorously certifying Kinston and had been
reinforced, and an attack was considered
imminent. which it was feared our troops
were not well situated to sustain, the artil-
lerv arm of the force being reported to b
inadequate.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-03-17
Capt. Co. A, 18th Penn. Cavalry

The y. Y. Tribune says the bill for a new
District Court in New York, was sind
quietly and rapidly through both Houses OF
Congress in the very last days Of February. 20
This Is a gross mis-statement It Is surpris-
ing that the Tribune makes such an asser-
ton. The bill was introduced in Congress
over year ago, in the first session Of the
last Congress, and passed the House during
that session. 1t came before the Senate, at
the opening of the last session, with the
other unfinished business of the previous
session, was openly discussed on the floor Of
the Senate, amended slightly and sent back
to the House. and passed finally by the same
strong vote which 1t uniformly secured in
both Houses whenever acted on. The sugges-
ton that there was the slightest secrecy about
the matter, is the purest CANNON.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-03-17

REVENUE AND CosT OF Conference.-The
amount of revenue collected in England for
the year 1861. according to statement by
Sir 5. Morton Peto. VI. P. was sc, 67l 900
and the expense of collecting was IS, OOO,-
900 The revenue from spirits in 1862 was
1912 ,927 from malt, E6,l76 $50, and
from licenses. 81 ,642, $50.
The expense ofcollecting internal revenue
IN this country is about two per ceot. being
some nine per cent, less than the expense Of
collecting revenue in Eegland. In the third
collection district Of this State the receipts
were about S2,000,000 in 1864, and the ex-
pense Of assessing and collecting was less
than one and One-fourth FER cent.-N. Y.
Post.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-03-17
Persona.
Ma. y. p. BowxAx-The Newbern IN

Ma. y. 7. EowxAS.-The Newhern IN
CT Tf-rs, of recent date says
cit is with feelings Of regret that We an
nounce this morning. the resignation OF our
friend Major n P. Bowman, Psymasfer. III
health is the cause Our esteemed friend haf
severe attack Of the yellow fever last fall. and
like most of those who partially recovered aas
not seen good health since. During his stay
among us he has secured the respect aud esteem
Of all with whom he had occasion 10 meet, by
his prompness Of habits, and smiahle DISPOSE
ton. We wish him prosperity and happi-
ness with his family, among the hills and wales
Of his own green mountain home
Lord Lyons, for six years past british
Minister at Washington, has resigned and
Sir Frederick Bruce, late British Minister to
China has been appointed to the place.
Queen Victoria has cone out from her
mourning sec'uy'c,i and held a grand Court
Receptior
Senators Foote and Collamer and Repre-
sentatlyes Morrill, and Baxter Of Vermont
/ with others have gone on a pleasure trip 'C
/ Charleston and Savannah.
Paymaster y. A. Tucker Of this place AZ
at Wilmington, n. c, paying of the troops
there.
The rebel Maj. Gen. Whiting who wal
CAPTURED nj Fort Fisher died in New Hori
on the 10th from his wound.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-03-17
The New Iron Works.

We are glad to be able to report rapid
progress in this enterprise-one of the most
important ever undertaken for the Prosperi-
ty and progress Of Burlington. The Compa-
nv has, since our last notice oft. been fully
organized. The $4,000 worth of stock of
fered. and S75,o 900 more, has been suh-crih-
ed. and meeting has been called TO increase
The capital stock, which will, probably, De
increased to S200,ooO OF 100000. The
Company has purchased all the land they
require. including all the fats south of south
street. extending from Shelburne street 20
the Railroad and south for half q mile OF
more. \ Rolling Mil. which viii be 100
operation by the lst of July, VIII be at once
erected. and Nail Mills Rolling Nil far
Railroad Iron and Wire Work. wil Be- ad-
ded as soon as they can Doe T1t u4. TIE
practical supervision of the work vii. be
undertaken by J. D. KNosLANr. Es2., To-,
Kee-evillc, whose experience and capacity
are sufficient guaranty of careful and ssi'lai
management. He has purchased "a residence
here and will at once remove 90 B1-iiuS 100.
Extensive contracts for material and i.r tl1
manufactured products of the Company rare
+ already been made The whole eu-erlli-e is
/ ir the hands Of men whose energy md ta-i-
ness tact, will insure success. and ,ae l.1
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-03-17
Correspondence Of the Free Press
ORR RELEASED PRISONERS.
ANNAPOLIS. Md. Mar. eth. 1855

ANNAPOLIS. Md, Mar. eth. 1865.
.Afessrs. Editors F. % Press:
The Steamship "Gen. Sedgwick'' arrived at
this port this P. NJ With another load of releas-
ed prisoners, four hundred and seyenty-hve Of
them being officers. looking comparatively well.
considering the length oftime they have been in
cap,ivi,v: some Of them have been confined for
tEentv-one months. making their appearance
anything but enviable
So many officers arriving here makes 1t very
difficult for them to obtain accommodations,
hut the Vermont officers never have to
suffer any inconvenience, there always being
room for one more at the officers Hospital at
nv request. They very rapidly gain strength;
breathing the pure air Of the North, good nur J.
ing. and wholesome food, together with lew
outfit. make them almost forget that they hav,
ever been in the prison pens Of secessis, and
MI them clock full Of fight and crayir & to be
ordered to reioin their respective Reg ments, t,
give them an opportunity Of again trying theiI
hands At the "Rebs'' for the sake Of revenge
for their cruelty towards ;l.emI while in THEN
power.
Among the arrivals to- ny / hni many Yer
monter- Of which the enclosed Is list; they
say many Of the South eru people are Of tn,
opinion that the Rebellion is lettering on It's las
. legs, AMI that it may soon fall is the wish O
many Of them.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-03-17
THE WEEKLY FREE PRESS

lie published every Friday morning, containing
the news of the week from all parts, interesting
correspondence from the army, and local and
general intelligence.
TERMS.
Two DOLLARS per year if paid absolutely in
advance, otherwise $3.50 per year. Single Co
pies 6 cents.
For rates Of Advertising, &c, inquire AT the
FREE Press OFFICE, No College ST., Burling,
GEO. W. & G. G. BENEDICT,
Editors Projectors
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-03-17
Vocal Music.

All who are interested in the subject Of vocal
music and are willing TO lend their influence for
its promotion and cultivation in this city. are
requested to meet at Mr.. II. L. Story's Music
Store Tues evening, at u o'clock, for the pur-
poss of taking in.b consideration the expediea;y
Of organizing Musical Society.
II. Irwin Proctor, I. y. Camp.
II. /. Story, Edward A. Jevett.
c. ". woodhouse, Edward Lyman.
u c. Tenant, G. G.. Benedict,
Louis Fullett, R 5. Styles,
Mial Davis, VIM Henry Hoyt,
Samuel Church, Daniel Roberts,
Chas. B. Gray, John X. Gray,
A, W. Powers, f. Marble Kent.
we are glad to see that the decadence Of
Vocal Music in our community has at
tracted attention, and that society for the
I cultivation of this beautiful art is likely to
he organized There is no doubt that Bur
lington Is behind the Burlington of former
DAYS in musical cultivation but there is nc
reason why it should be 50. There is mate
rial enough heret form and sustain a good
musical society, and We trust one viii r
formed
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-03-17
w,.ur>aros Mrp.-A Washington le'te

WAsHrNGroN MrD.-A Washington letter
in the Herald saws.
Washington hiss little mud Ia some Of the
streets. There : mud in Pennsylvania avenue
and al the other avenues There Is also mud IA
the streets that cross the Pennsylvania avenue,
and all Of the other avenues. Now. IN NeWl ork
people understand what i meant by muddy, but
muddy in Washington does not mean the same
thing. It means that there i 81 inundation;
that the streets are flooded AMI ad0at With vile
yellow fluid, not thick enough Co walk on nor
thin enough % swim IN. Particles Of this yellow
material adiei 70 the holiday appearance Of the
people marking them with gay aud festive spots
ron head 90 heel All the hacks we're yellow
with Il. and an the horses and ll- the little boys
all the world f1uulerei about 10 IL. swore ~
It anil laughed s.; 70. In Penusy .vana avenue
it was not 50 deep as u many other places, Tor
a. that street is paved, i vas always possible to
touch bottom there. Il was tlacser there, how
ever. than IN other places, and When it spatteret
on people il did not look - much Ike gold span
giles
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-03-17

The Naval Academy is left in an embar-
raised position by the action Of Congress.
1t WAS provided BY a law passed year ago
that the Academy should be removed to An
napolis. No appropriation was asked OF
made for paying the rent Of the buildings
occupied at New York and Newport, and
the aupro priation asked for To put the build
ing at Annapolis in order for occup patton by
the Academy was on the omnibus bill which
was lost. 50 the Naval Academy will md
itself without an abiding place, and it will
be necessary at the end OF the academic year
TO give the lads vacation and send them to
their homes until Congress meets.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-03-17

The Augusta ConSfituioRaiisf of Februa-
~ 9th, estimates Sherman's force AZ g.
iuinhia at seventy thousand men, not in-
Guiding any cavalry, and save has troops
were all well clothed and IN the finest condi-
uon, AMI looked more it they had lust
started On an expedition. instead OF having
's'rn out s"r weeks. rlry ar- described A.
having hrcn under the strictest discipl,ne
while IN the place, and are said not To have
been guilty oi any outrages.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-03-17
How THE REBELS FEED THEIR PRlsoNE

How THE REBELS FEED THEIR PRIsoNERs.-
During the Special Session Of the Vermont
Legislature last week, specimen Of the IA
tons of Union prisoners was exhibited TO
members by Speaker Gardner ami the
same specimen was afterwards placed in
one of the cases OF minerals OF the cabinet.
1t is days ration, and is piece of corn
and cob meal bread about three and hall
inches long and two inches in each OF the
other dimensions. It was brought home 10y
Charles d. Currier. Of the 10th Regiment,
who was prisoner from July ., 1864, TO
February %, 1865.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-03-17

The steps OF the slave mart of Charleston
were presented by ''Carleton" of the Boston
journal, who brought them away. to the
Freedman's Aid Society, in Boston Thursday
evening,a public meeting The steps were
used as stand from which Gov. Andrew
and Others made addresses.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-03-17

o ftr EQif0r 81 Its htruhhc1u
DRUNKENNESS IN TIE AEvY.-ln my Daily
Republican tonight are Two notices OF drunk
enus-s. either cot which disgrace the nation.
How can We make war on this terrible curse?
have no doubt from what have seen in
the Tast three wears. that whisky has nur-
ried more of our soldiers into an untImely
grave during the four years past than the
bullets 0f the r.heis Very many Of the
disasters that have come t1 our army en- b
directly traced 20 the use Of this sou. des-
tr1ying COMPOUND / have seen a brig adler
general in the midst ot q severe battle 50
drunk he could hardly sd, On his horse. and
he j, still holding an important command
IN the army. know others higher in rank
Of whom il was common % hear stories from
staff Oficers Of their queer commands while
drunk. and that iu times Of great peril.
Aiutant generals have been continued
month after month IN position who had their
semi monthly drunken -prees. II only these
men perished. body aui soul. it ought 20
arouse u % effort. bus when hundreds Of
lives are ieopariized or Lost by such conduct
It is time 90 be- aroused. ] once assisted one
hundred and s.xty-iVe men 10 % hospital
hlat. wounded iu all -Ir,- 10 ways, AMI the
next day saw i1r,y-two dead bodies lstly
of Mas-achu-ett, soldiers iie m pile, all
caused ty the druukeuuc-s 0i one colonel
who Commanded a brigade presums my
experience i- NOT exceptional. WIKI CONF
mi~-arv whisky, medical whisky. su-lers
whisky and sanitary commission li.4ors
our Young men are tumhied into the grave
at much greater rate than ty bullets !
have the honor g. be. ..a enemy 60 All iutuxi-
eating liquors.
4 IHEEE BARS CHAPLAIN.
MrIqdas's Fails. It.. March ,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-03-17

The rebel cavalry leader, zen. Forrest. has
recently issued an address 10 hi- troops, le-
counting what he claims A. having been ac-
complishei by them during the past year
He boasts that they have fought 50 battles,
and. with a loss in all Of only 1000 of their
own men. have killed and captured 10000
Union troops, taken 1900 horses and mules
g. pieces OF artillery IA transports.2O barges,
300 wagons, 50 ambulances, and captured
and DESTROYED much other Qroperty-in all
amounting TO the value Of $4,000 600. He
tells them there is 10 be no peace till the IN
dependence Of their Confederacy Is acknowi-
edged.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-03-17

The aag Of the 4th vermont Regiment.
which is all in tatters and pierced with 1877
halls. has been brought to Woodstock and
delivered TO the Adjutant General, by Sergt.
Drury, Of Chester, who has carried il
through all the actions in which the reyi-
ment ha- been engaged since Nav 5tb. 1864
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-03-17

OES. Isaac MeDsNIELs, Of Rutland, ac-
eo-iing to letter from Dandy to the Rut-
land Herald, has Presented to the Town OF
Dandy the sam OF ten Thousand dollars. the
interest to be applied Tegpetually To the sup
port oitle Common School, 81 Dandy. Mr.
MeDaniels had his birth IN DANNY, and re-
sided there I'll 1874.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-03-17
Proclamation by the President.
,,,r,-,r. prsynAScHsED UNLESS THEY REPORT
WITHIN SIXTY DAYS

v,.-e.. the tyenty-6rst section 81 the SCI Q
r,,'.-.ss .nnroved on the Sd Instant sn',isd'
80 49,, % amend the sewers, acts heretofore
asset IA provide 90 the enrolling snd Gaining
s,, he rs;f.nsl forces and for other PuFP
-.,p;rps that in addition TO the other Hr:-s
penoltieS Of the crime Of dessrton from the mills
tsrv or naval service, "sll persons rhe hsse De
sertp1 the military or naval service of the United
States who shall not return 70 said service OF
reuort themselves 70 n provost marshal NIlLih
six,v davs after the proclamation hereinafter
f,antioped. shall he deemed end tstSea To cave
yolnntsilv relinouished and forfeited their rights
Of ,iti,enship and their right 10 become citizens,
and rrsb dessrters shall be forever lnc1paoie OF
holding any Office Of trust or pront under me
United States or Of exercising any rights OF citi7
zsps thereof, and al persons who shall hereafter
desert the military or naval service, ana ~ per
sons who being duly enrolled shall depart the u
rislction of the district in which they are enroll
ell or 20 beyond the limits Of the OnteG StieA WIN
intent 10 avoid any draft into TIE E-iti-sry or
- s.rv,cs dulv ordered, shall be liable 20 the
penalties of this section and the President IS
hereby authorized and required forthwith on the
massage Of this act, 10 issue his prociamauon'
setting forth the provisions Of this section, IN
winch proclamation the President is requested 10
notify an deserters returning within sixty days
as aforesaid that they shall be pardoned on condi-
non Of returning 10 their regiments and compa-
I nies or 10 such other organizations A. they
/ NAV be assigned TO until they shall have
| served FOR period Of time equal 70 their orig
/ inal term Of enlistment
Now, therefore, Re il known that l, Abt'A-
| HAM LINCOLN. President Of the United StAies'
/ DO issue this my proclamation, as requife4 y
said act, ordering aud requiring All deserter- 10
/ return TO their proper posts; and 10 heivuy
notify them that all deserters who snail, WITHIN
sxty DAYS from the date Of this proclamation VIZ.
/ on or before the 10th day q May, 1900 return
to service or report themselves TO provost mar
/ shal. shall be parioned. on condition that 'hey
return 10 their regiments and companies. or 10
/ spch other organizations as they may be assign
I ei 10 and serve the remainder Of their original
terms Of enlistment, and, in addition thereto,
/ p.riol equal to the time lost by desertion.
In testimony whereof have hereunto SCI my
I hand and caused the seal Of the United States to
I be sfhxei.
/ Done at the city Of Washington this tn day
/ of March. in the year Of our Lord 1900, AMI Of
/ the independence ofthe United States the eighty
ninth.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
| rs the President
VILLAS IT. SEWARD, Secretary OF State.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-03-17

New York State yesterday voted on the
question Of appointing commissioners OF the
Court Oi Appeals in order 10 assist IN clear
ing the calender OF the Court.
1t Ii supposed thar the amendment OF the
Constitution was accepted.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-03-17

The beet thing said in long time about
the Pope's late Encyclieal Letter. Is atrrihut-
ei To Victor Cousin. BY way u Closing !.
long conversational discussion ON the ,,b;.,t
IN which several had taken part, he obsery.
ed AT any rate, the Popc lrt slip chance
OF keeping still that lie will never nay,
again
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-03-17

The firm of Phelps. Dodge i Co, Of New
York, deny the charge made in Congress.
that they had been engaged in the lmporta
ton OF lead as ststuary or busts in order IL
avoid the payment of the duty On lead.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-03-17

Gen. Sheridan's operations are of the most
important character. Since Sherman cut
across the South Carolina railroads, the
roads leading west from Richmond have
been the great avenues of supply for Lees
army and the james River Canal has always
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-03-17

John e. NicOlay, President Lincoln 5
private Secretary has been appointed Consul
to Paris, to I'LL the vacancy created by the
promotion Of John Bigelow. the late ineuIn-
bent, to the post of charge d'afiairs at the
French Court.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-03-17

Speaking OF Is deserters who came in on
Monday, the Richmond Examiner says {.
''One OF them stated that ne had seen in
Richmond papers report that Grant was
massIng on ms right this was a mistake, he
alleged that II icGs only He'r recruits coming
IN.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-03-17

The subscriptions To the 80 .5an were
over five millions i'ueriay. 1t Is stated That
oniy about SOD, 100000 of the Loan author-
i1ed remain not subscribed for.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-03-17

The Commercial Adrertifer was asked if
it Is possible TO get the name of Gen. Schim
melfnnig, the commander Of Charleston, into
rhyme, and replies;
q" The gallant Dutchmsn, Schimmelhnnig,
Holds Charleston as he would hen egg;
He grabs the traitors by the ear.
And brings them 70 their lager beer.
We wish we had a million such men
As this bold rebel-hstiag Dutchman.