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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-05-19
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A NV EPIrHET FOR THE REBEL PRESIDENT.
Before the opening of the last campaign
IN front of Richmond, horses became ye.y
scarce in the rebel army and orders were
issued TO impress all that could he found in
the surrounding country. While engaged
IN the execution of this order, a squad Of
cavalry met Jefferson. DAVIS riding in an ele
CANT carriage drawn by fine span. The
corporal in command grufly ordered him IN
git out" and give up the animals. JEFF
refused. The corporal insisted. Finally. 10
cut short the parley, JEFF inquired. ..Do YOU
know who am ~ "No." replied the sol
der. al am President iDavir," said JEFF
Drive on" said the corporal, IL thought
you looked like id old postage starn5.
lhis story We know to be true.-Ho-iford
Couranf, May g.
n. B.-The rebel postage STAMPS have
Jef-s head On them.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-05-19

1t is impossible for US to re-publishthe mass Of
testimony given in the trial progressing, but
it all goes to prove the long premeditation
of the plot and the wide extent of its intend
ed effect The evidence, it is said, has com
pletely checked the current Of sympathy in
their favor produced by the proposed secrecy
of the trial. 1t Is said the prisoners have been
warned by the counsel to abandon all hope.
They appear utterly broken down. Reverdy
johnson takes but little part in the trial. He
is preparing an acknowledgement, challeng-
ing the jurisdiction of the court.
Among the witnesses examined Tuesday was
Mr. Browning, private Secretary Of President
johnson, who said thst on the evening of the
assassination ne found in his letter box card
addressed 10 President johnson with these
words upon it
" Don't wish to disturb you are you at
home, J. WIIEEs BOoTH"
Mai Knox and Sergeant Hutter testified that
on the 18th of April the residence of the Secre-
tary Of War was illuminated in honor Of the re-
cent victories. Gen. Grant, his wife and others
were, in the house at the time. O'Lsughlin.
whom the witness now identified, had been in
troduced into the house, and, in response to
questions, said he was a lawyer. and very well
acquainted with Secretary Stanton. O'Laughlin
appeared drunk and made special inquiry to
have look at General Grant This was about
nine O'Clock.
DR.. Stone testified as to the condition Of Pre-
sident Lincoln, after shooting. The ball ex-
trscted from his head was exhibited, and be
identified it by the initials A. l., which he had
scratched upon it with pen-knife.
Sergeant Cobb, who. on the night Of the as
sassination, was on duty at the Navy Yard
bridge, testified as to Booth and his companion
passing into Maryland Booth, on beng chsl-
lenged, said he was going TO his house in the
country, near Greentown. The pistol picked up
in the theatre box was produced in court and
identified.
Lieut.. Lovett, who went in pursuit Of the as
sassin, gave an interesting account Of overtsk-
ing him, and Of the conduct Of DR.. Mudd, who
dressed Booths leg. The boot which was cut
from Booths leg WAS produced in court. On
the inside was written ~. Wilkes
Officer Lloyd, who went in pursuit OF the fu-
gitives, said DR.. Mudd at first denied seeing
them, but afterwards recollected it was Booths
limb be had set. the latter having been some
what disguised.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-05-19

How THE SOLDIERS MoNEY GoEs.-1hc
honorable earning Of the soldiers are expend-
ed in manner worthy OF their public spirit
ana domestic virtue. They are investing
millions IN the Government Loan, am it Il
significant that, while the sale OF sewing
machines for manufacturing purposes has
fallen of with the contracts Tor army cloth
ing, the sale of the Wheeler & Wilson
machine for family use shows that the gal
LIANT soldiers have not forgotten their duty
to their wives. Orders are received, written,
perhaps, in the field on drum-bead to
a. for1cardr machines to feminine relatives.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-05-19

"Extra" Billy Smith. rebel governor Of
Virginia. came near getting drowned in his
flight from Richmond. The Wing says
In company with others, he was riding VI
the tow-Iath of the Canal on the tuesday
night succeeding the evacuation, when hi
horse banked upon one of the breaks IN the
Path. tumbled and plunged headlOng into
the water In the dreadful plunge, the Gov
ernor lost his seat and fell beneath his
horse, and was borne under the water. the
animal rearing and struggling desperately.
subjecting the Governor to a double chance
of death from his hoofs, or by drowning In
a few moments the horse recovered himself,
and the Governor rose to the surface wet.
bruised and exhausted, but still live Gov
ernor, minus his hat. His injuries were
not so severe as to disable him from continu-
ing his journey.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-05-19
By THE GOVERNOR.
p OCL A VI ITO

WhyeGs, the President of the United States
has set apart the FrBsr DAr OF JuSE NEXT, "to
be observed wherever in the United States the
flag ofour country may be respected, as day
Of INHALATION AND MounSfSG. in memory OF
the GOOD MAN who has been .Ternovee. 30 thtt
all shah be 'occopisd at TIE eeZie line in con-
tempt alton .of his virtues, and sorrow for his
sudden AID violent end
sNer, therefore. IN accordance Herewith, and
as becoming testimonial Of respect for the me-
mory Of our late President. ABRAHAM LINCOLN,
do hereby appoint THURSDAY, THE FIRST
DAY OF JUNE, to be observed by the people
Of this State as 4 day Of humiliation and mourn
ing and do earnestly invite all good citizens
to assemble in their respective places Of worship,
and in solemn acts Of devotion, to seek the
strength and consolation, in this hoar o. ma
tons grlef, which the religion Of jesus Christ
alone can afford, beseeching the Father Of all
Mercies that He would ssnctifS unto 20, this
great affection, and lead rs 70 I Gore Ssvou- re-
eosnitfoo o. our fepe.dense upon him who
governs and r6nt-ols the affairs Of nations and
Of rreu.
Ia while We mourn the sudden and violent
death Of one in whom were centered the hopes
and affections Of great people, in the critical
hour Of nations triumph, let u yet praise
God for what has been accomplished through
him for the redemption Of a race long oppressed;
for the prospect Of = triumphant peace, aud for
the example Of life Of unsEervinE rectitude
amid great trials and temptations
Let our prayers also ascend for him who ha.
been 50 suddenly called 10 the ADMINISTRATION Of
our nations affairs, tina; be may he directed by
Heavenly wisdom, and bc rade instrumental,
through the gree q God in guiding this people
ard ustfoa II safety through the perils by which
ihey IRE eorrounded to happy and prosperous
peace.
Given under my hand. and the seal Of the State,
in Executive Chamber, at 81. Adams,
this eleventh day Of May, in the year
L. 5. Of our Lord one thousand eight hun
dred and si1tY-hye. and Of the indie
pendence Of the Unitei States the
eighty-uinth.
!. GREGORY SMITH,
By the Governor,
SAMUEL WILLIAMS,
Secretary Of Civil and Military Affairs
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-05-19
Vermont MiIifIa.

The following elections IN the l., Brigade
Vermont Militia, have recently taken place
FIRST REGIMENT.
Co. +. Aburgi-lst Lieut.. Joseph Gal
lagber TO - Captain vice BED. P Lail, pro-
NOTED &c tse Colorelcy, Calvin g. Bell to be
isr Lieut.. vice Gallagher, promoted.
10. d, FrqnETr-2d Lieut. John " eh-ter
70 be Captain vice R.. C. Gates, promoted
Lieut. Colonel Jos W HorskiD 10 be 2d
Lieut.. vice Webster, promoted.
Co. X. 81. ABGns-Asrun B. Harris 20 he
u Lieut.. in place Of H. : Anderson. refused
70 receive hi commission.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-05-19

Davis will doubtless soon be brought to
trial for high treason. The assassination Of
President Lincoln is not his greatest offence.
Jefferson Davis attempted moro deliberately,
more desperately, to takethe life of the
na,,on than be did that of its President :
and it il for that he should betried, convict
ed and hung.
The U. S. District Court at Washington is
the tribunal before which such trial should
be held -
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-05-19

Emerson tells about Western street that
began as brad avenue, TUNED into a com
mon street. then into a cow-path, and then
into squirrel track and ran up a tree. But
tins is nothing to the career Of the rebel who
began a. President vi the Southern Cunfs,i-
eracy, ihen turned thief, then became a fin.
g!tiye from justice, snd vac finally detected
while running of III one of his wif,'s old
drtsses. Boston Journal
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-05-19

The rebel General Lee and his family are
now living in Richmond on government
rations, regularly served out to them.
Charles Storrs of Co. X, eth Vermont
regiment, died at Mobile on April 10. In
interrlng the dead care is taken to mark
their graves so that friends can readily find
them
P. 7. Barnum telegraphed to the War
Department, offering FIVE hundred dollars for
the female apparel which JEFF. Davis was
dressed in when captured.
Marquis Montholon, the new French Min
lister, was On!Saturday.last formally resent
ed TO President johnson by Mr.. Hunter,
Acting Secretary of State.
The Richmond Wing Of May 18th says
Dick Turner man somewhat Infamous
for his treatment of Union prisoners, had
escaped from Libby Prison and got away.
Admiral Fitzroy of the English navy and
Mr. Prescott London banker, committed
suicide on the LIST inst. The cause assigned
in each case is failing health.
\ Washington letter saws the citizers of
Railway y. J. requested Miss Abcrcrembie
a daughter OF the Episcopal minister 81 that
city, TO leave the place, because of her dis
loyal conduct. as exhibited towards the cod
flag at a fair, few DAYS after tie assassin
alton of President Lincoln
Wednesdays Times Gays that some three
weeks since, handkerchief, plainly marked
-. II. Surratt.' was picked up 10y the
Waterman in the passenger depot OF the VI
Central Railroad at this place I, was IN
doubtedly dropped by the assassin on his
way to Canada.
Mayor Catlin has appointed James Lidd
a. Special Policeman for duty ON the Central
Wharf and about the various Lumber Yasds
Hon F. E Woodbridge. NJ. C.. VIII deliver
au eulogy upon the late President Lincoln,
in Montpelier, on the 1T day of Juue-thr
occasion of the National Fast.
Isaiah Silver, for many years "a re,iIen, o.!
Montpelier, and lately removed to New York
City. died at TivoI, y. y. last Saturday.
Hon. James Harlan. on Monday entered
upon the duties Of Secretary of the Interior.
lie was appointed to the position by Pr,-i-
dent Lincoln but sent IN hi- resignation
after the estimation, which. iowerer.
President johnson refused q accept,
\ brother Of McKeosh. Of Rutland, 'wta
was arrested for disloyalty. Kept the Done
gana Hotel in Montreal, the headquarters ol
the secessionists.
Henry C. Foote, Esq, of 0sien-bursh, y.
Y. committed suicide by shooting himself
through the head, with a shot gun. at his
home on Tuesday morning OF last week
Unsuccessful business operations are sand 90
be the cause.
Charles S,orrs has been appointed POST
master at Winooski Falls in place % 6. P.
Woods removed.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-05-19

TIE BURGLARS STILL At WORE.-We learn
fromthe Sentinel that On the n:ghr1i the 10th
a party Of burglar attempted TO enter the
residence cf The ki. Rev Louis DeGoesbraInd,
;lr Catholic Bishop OF this city. some OF
the clergy were up late, and. about midnight,
hearing the noise Of nippers being applied
20 the kew, they at once went 10 the door,
which put the burglars to flight This shows
that the burglars have notyet left town
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-05-19

\ dispatch from indianapolis to the GIN
cinnau Commercial Gays it l. reported that
Bowler and Milligan are engaged in writing
confession. involving tull and complere
history o. the reasonable conspiracy, and a
great many interesting details not heretofore
made public. The document, 1t Is raid. will
lmplicate many prominent men in different
parts OF the state, whose names have not
been hitherto connected with the conspiracy.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-05-19

The Sales Of Seven-thirty Bonds on Satur-
day amounted to thirty millions tour hundred
and ffty-one thousand dollars These were
the cash sales; the sales for Quartermaster's
Checks, Treasury Certificates &C., not report
ed. it was thought would be enough more to
take up all that remained of the $500 900 900
authorized, except about two millions.
Such thing was never seen in the fnan-
cial world. II viii make our cousins over
the water open their eyes
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-05-19
The late Mr.. Crittenden sand to a friend

The late Mr.. Crittenden SAID to a friend.
two or three years since, that
The people Of the North need give themselves
no trouble as TO what should be done with the
lealers Of the rebellion when the war ceased
The people Of the South will take that latter
out Of their hands. While the fighting lasts,
while passions are at a red heat, they will 20
with the leaders; but when the war ends-vhen
the excitement is over, and they shall see What
utter desolation and ruin has been brought upon
them, the reaction will come, and woe to the
guilty authors Of their mseries.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-05-19

All but four of the encirclipo l;nooss
about Washington arr 20 b .i,,,.,.,.l iO'i,
disrtount, d,ithesr rarrsso- r.t5J-.'--
d;sr''s'-1 and everything apper,aipi5,a 40
shis enormous, expensive branch Of dsfass. o.
warfare is to be put upon the sepsr,i
trenchment path. It.
Miss SurIatt. the daughter Of Nv
att the leading female conspira,or. A..
prison day or two ago from intense "a
ing caused by her arrest. and the ds,,--
ments showing that her family were :, ~
lv the accessories Immediately hpiarv tl.
Of s-,assinatioR,
When the news " the Pres.deD,
sination Vas received in Noble V -
o. citi-eBs bresilet 1-er By the Iiav5- D.
he'd. ana resolutions were p,-sei -,r,..
denOuncIng the act.
An order for fifty thousand seveb...-.
notes was received hy Jay Cooke GO f..
Richmond Tuesday. II j. the first SUI
tiun from the rebel capital.
Letters from Raleigh. y. c.. state "a.
l. known there that President Johns.-
ignore Gov. Vance and the rebel ltgi,l.--.
The Me.ican recruiting ofhces az r..
in-ton have been closed, It Is Though,
der df the government.
\ Washington despatch says tia, f..
Is being brought 10 WashingtOn a, f..
steam can bring him. He will urof-r
arrive by Saturday. IL il SAID thar tra
be tired a. an acc0mPlIce OF B,ota a1..
other assassins.
MAJ Gen. Cox, Of the 23d r1rT.. h,v--
rea,>ui ed the people by telling the .r-..
tn, Il ey will L. obliged to WORK and ,ul..-
the nseives
Hon JOHN A. GIlmer has clmm.-...
dividing his lands up among his slave D..
nishing them with facilities % WORK. OH.
masters viii follow this example
>chpheld : course yives universal sr,.
tiuf,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-05-19
Tie CINCINNATI Ga-effe publi.hes

The Cincinnati Gazette publishes a letter
from Gen. Weiizel. denying the statemen;
recently made by a Richmond correspondent
that Gen. Weitzel. while In command at
Richnond, had. al the reoues; Of the wife Of
Robert +. lie. withdrawn colorcd uoops
guarding her house and substituted white
soldiers, anu that be refused to narc, tb..
colored troops through the city. lest lac
might offend lhe inhabitants.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-05-19

The Wheeler & Wilson sewing machine
company at Bridgeport turn out machine
every 'hree minutes. or twenty every work
ing hour. The establishment employs nine
hundred met, and has capital of $1,000
600. Their machines are well known a. the
best manufactured they may be bought at
No. q. College ST. in tins city
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-05-19

The following anecdote Is related of A. H.
Stephens, Vice President Of the late c. 5. A.
Stephens was asked by Unionist. - Can YOU
answer your own Union speech -
No"
Why did you desert us, them
To prevent the Toombs men from plupp-
ing their daggers into the hearts of the Ste
phens men, and to prevent the STEPHENS
men from plunsing ;heirs into the hearts Of
the TOombs men -
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-05-19

An old negress at Fortress Monroe. when
she heard OF the assassination Of President
Lincoln. found consolation in calculating
between her sobs &" Bress de Lord. thew
can't kill God; they can't 'sassinate Him -
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-05-19

jefferson Davis resigned hi- seat IN the
l. ;. Senste Jan. 26th, 1851 was elected
President u the Provisional rebel Govern
ment at Montgomery. Ala, February 9th
ard was inaugurated Feb 18th, lS6l. Times
have changed little with him since then.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-05-19

The Petersburg Erpres' IN commenting
On the prices OF provisions says, ''thy DAYS
Of Confederate -hucks arr over. bat thinks
the country people have got 50 used to re-
ceving dollars where'they used TO e, cents
that they cannot realize ;ho changed c1ndi-
ton Of the currency.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-05-19

Mrs. Perrine; charged with assisting rebel
cavalry IN plundering the train between
Baltimore and Philadelphia. during the IN
vasion, last summer, set up plea Saturday.
through her counsel, Mr.. Colwin. that a
military commission has no right to try or
jurisdiction over her case Now that peace
is proclaimed, such cases as the one before
the court are to be tried by Judicial courts.
The court over-ruled the plea and adjourned
till Monday.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-05-19

TEE TRIAL OF THE CoSsPIRAToRs at Wash
ingson is now open to reporters Of the press,
and the city papers are filed with the testi-
mony of the two or three Witnesses examin-
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-05-19

DEaTH of 4 Mi>,ioNAsY.-The Americ4'
Boari has lot another Of IT. mOst piUmi''l-
missionaries k,S William WlibvrioI'
Cnapin died a. Ahmednuggur. We,isi'
India. March -, OF dIptneria. IN the ~
year ut be az, tie was a graduate =
Williams College ami Andover Iheol9gicA-
Seminary. tie -.,lled from Boston tor b'I
bay IN the .th .of January. lsoi -'.'..
Jb"lsh IT, mad bat just entered upon -
chosen work. he bad shown that be poss' ~
unusual qualifications tor 1t.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-05-19

Gov. Smith has issued a Proclamation ar
pointing the first day Of June az day of
Humiliation, prayer and mourning for our
late President, according to Presiden. John
sons Recommendation.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-05-19

This Is a good investment. The manager of
large estate says ''he has no fears of the rent
Ia the wife has a Wheeler & Wilson sewing
machine. ''-Erening Post
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-05-19

The MILs.-The Boston day mail now
arrives at 30 P NJ. and the Y. Y mail
at : P NJ this isa decided improvement on
tie previous arrangement.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-05-19

The army i to = reduced 10 about l50,-
600 men bot the work necessary in compi-
lation Of records and settlement Of accounts
will delay the mastering out OF TROOP for
sometime
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-05-19

STARTLING NEv,, MoNrrELIER TAKES -
The Governor received information sometime
since, that certain parties had design upon
Montpelier, and since then the utmost vigilance
has hen observed. the arrival Of every train
beng closely watched
last Saturday morning person vas observed
leaving the cars, carrying a suspicious looking
instrument. somewhat resembling twenty
four FOUNDER in a box A. the stranger A.
most Immediately disappeared. the fears Of the
inhabitants were excited, the military were
notified, aud then commenced a scene q the
widest excitement. almost impossible 20
describe. Capt Drew, ever prompt AZ the post
Of duty, scou had bis force IN line Of battle Az
this iuuoture OF affairs, word Wa carried along
the line, that battery hal been plated on
Berlin Heights, completely Commanding the
whole village. The citizens being ordered 10 keep
within doors. the captain repaired 10 the obsery-
atcry on the state House, when by the aid Of
powerful glass, he made the astounding sc0very
that the battery Wa composed Of one tWenty-four
inch Globe Lens, and manned by Styles and his
assistant. The soliiers being informed q this.
Immediately threw down their arms, saving II
was useless 10 6sht against fate The white
a'g was then raised, and the plsee Surrendered
without further opposition. The terms 4 cap
itulatiou' can be seen 10 the Windows OF the Yer
mont Gallery Of Art. and at the Gallery 10
Montpelier, and are alike d" honorable TO al
parties concerned.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-05-19

The MERCHANTS BANK, IN this city, IS
about TO organize as a National Bank. with
out delay.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-05-19

1t Is stated that the seizures at Dubuque.
Iowa. for the evasion Of the nominal tax on
whiskey, are more extensive than were re-
ported.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-05-19

PETrIcoAT GOVERNMENT - That OF the
Southern Confederacy az exhibited in person
OF its president, on hi, La, appearance.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-05-19

Robert E Coke, who was said To have
harbored Sanders and others. and who was
recently arrested and taken % Washinst on
ha- been discharged.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-05-19

SNOW ALI AR1UND.-The Albany Journal
notices that all the mountain top, visible
were covered with snow On the 18th inst.
from the Cattskills 20 the Green Mountains.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-05-19

Richmond papers Of the 18th state that all
the troops bad passed through that city for
Washington. Three days were occupied in
going through the city.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-05-19

Persons at Memphis rejoicing over the
death OF President Lincoln have been sent to
one-year's hard labor.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-05-19

MS J. Z. Robinson has ieen appointed
Postmaster IN Norrisyille, vice Mr.. e. \.
Gleed, resigned
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-05-19

KEW: j. 7. HoLpES. OF Illinois. late pro-
lessor in Middlebury College. is about TO
become edltorially connectei with the Boz
ton Recorder.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-05-19
Statistics.

Another paper has been found which courts
the lniamy OF exulting over the murder Of
President Lincoln. 1t Is the Amador (Cal1
D'spdict, ana mas been promptly suppressed
by Gen. Mcdowell, who has also arrested the
editor
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-05-19

i1vlte- rJu our cuusVI at trAnAiol.
pharically contradict the reported e00n'''
letting OF American bonds.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-05-19

The ground Wa whitened with snow. ar
ly Friday morning but ,t-oon disarps, ed.
and We may hrre fer warmer weather n ".
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-05-19

JEFF. DAVIS LAST DITcH-His wife, pet
ticsst