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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-07-21
NEW YosE, july 10

The RerG'Gs Charleston correspondent
SAWS the msjority OF the planters ui South
Carolina already look upon emancipation s'
a benefit to them. and are inclined % the
opinion that compensated labor vii IN tte
end be tar more profitable TO lsnt-oTuer.
generally.
All the principal South Carolina croP''I
cep5 rice are yielding abund 'ntly. Rice c-l
tiyarion has been much neglected OWING O.
change in system Of labor. CUnsIderaue DO
feeling il manifested IN Charleston between
the -oldi,rs and citizens and Gen. Bennett
The pest commander ha- is-ued an order 70
curing all citizens to deliver up their Ire.
arms. refrain from sssemblagrs and DEN
onstratI0ns in the streets and remain az o. i-
homes after 8 o'cIack in the evening. 1 70
soldiers are al-o warned against IerPeJrs,-
ing outrages or discourtesy TO the people.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-07-21
NV Yuhk. July ID.

The Times Washington dIrpatch says the
Richmond Wing has been suppressed FOR
using dislOysl language.
At the Cabinet meeting yesterday u was
decided 10 let the question OF PaTdoning
Reb, General and high civil officers OF the
rebel guvtrnment remain in ateyance for the
present. Gen. g. " Smith formerly Of New
York has applied for pardon.
The Worlds dispatch says Montgomery
Blair has come out for President JJhnsons
policy but denOunces Sec. Stanton.
The Rerdlds ChaIlerton letter saws
Great excitement was caused in the country
above this city by report that the negroes
intended riring In instruction.
Troops were cent - different points TO
meet the emergency.
South Carolinians have complained 80
much OF the using negro troops TO garrison
places. It Is pr"bat.e they will he removed.
Charlestonians expect to have through rail
road communication with the north by the
middle Of August. The health Of Charleston
Is good except among the negroes who are
dying IN large numbers
petition to the President 10 pardon FL.
GOV. MaGrath il being largely signed by
South CarOlinans.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-07-21
New YORK, july Is.

The steamer Ellen 5. Terry brings New
bern dates 10 the 18th inst. Among the
passengers is Gen. Payne.
The Raleigh Pregress says there IS not
solitary care Of yellow fever at Wilmington.
The Progress speaks in the highest terms oi
the administration Of Gov. Holden and says
1t Is gaining vastly in public favor. Ii also
sets forth the great benefit Newbcrn has re-
ceived by the influx Of Northern business
men. The northern element = largely III
the ascendant at Newbern and will remain
So. The best Of feeling exits between them
and the natiyer Travel between Newbern
and Ral,ish u largely and Constantly Inerea=-
ing Cotton bias put forth Its blossoms IN
North Carolina two weeks earlier than last
year.
Gen Schofeld will remain IN y. c. with
hca, quarter at Greensboro.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-07-21

Hon Asa Packer Of Pennsylvania has given
sixty-seven acres OF land and $500 600 to IS
tablish a College nosr Bethlehem, in that
State.
Champ Ferguson. the guerrilla, now on
trial at Nashville, is charged with no less
than ffty-fOur murders. lie Is about 30
years of age.
"A little boy disputing with his sister on
some subject, exclaimed, 1t is true, for
mother says so and if she Gays so, it is so.
if it amt so. =
When Gen. winder, the brutal command
er Of the noisome pri-on at Andersonville.
Ga, died, one of our prisoners confined there
prepared and hung outside the stocksde the
following Ilacard BY telegrs ph.-rhe
latest news from Hell.-Arrival of Gen.
winder. The devil being ab.ent. Gen.
Winter at once assumed command.
A venerable land turtle with cropped
tail and battered shell. was picked up last
week in Wet Springfield mow-lOt, H.
scribe adam ii" As these animals never
die when killed, it is presumed that they
live forever when let alone, and that this
SAcatuiS "ao iuaikSu " sut tiIcI Audill IN
the worlds tender age. Who knows but
Cain and Abel used this fellow for SPELL
Ing-book as well as circulating library p
Springfield Rep.
Eloquent burst by a western orator:
where is Europe, compared with America?
Nowhar. Where is England? Nowhar
They call England the mistress of the sea
but what makes the sea? The Mississippi
river makes it.-And all we've got to do is
to turn the Mississippi river into the Nam
moth Cave, and the English navy will be
laundering in the mud"
\ lady in Unity n. II. not long since be-
came the mother of fine infant. A few
days after. Copperhead neighbor happen
ing IN. said to the mother, "Well suppose
you'll call 1t Abe Lincoln" "No, she re-
piled, I'm sorry can't. Like your friend
JED. 1t will wear petteoars - Coppcrhead
vamored.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-07-21

DARTx1UIH COLLEGE The exercises Of
commencement week At Dartmouth Col
lcge, will be as follows Sabbath, July
10th, Baccalaureste Discourse by Prrsi-
dent Smith. Monday evening, July 18th.
Prize Speaking by members OF the Junior
a Sophomore claseCs. Tuesday afternoon.
July 18th. Class Day Exercises, and in the
evening. an Address before the theological
Society by Rev. L. E Adams, d. D., of
Philadelphia. Wednesday. A. NJ, July
18th. Address before the Phi Beta Kappa
Society by Prof. Crosby. of Salem, Mass,
and PUern by n. A. C. Converse. E-q., OF
Toledo, o.; Adde'S in the afternoon before
the United Literary Societies, by Hon.
Alexander II. Bullock Of Worcester. Mass.,
and POEM by John 6. SAKE: Concert IN
the evening. by the Boston Germania
Band. Thur-day, July Goth, Commence
ment exerci-ts. Preceding these. at A.
NJ a meeting Of the alumni. 4 large at
tendance lie expected.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-07-21
The Detroit COnvention.-- Reciprocit,

The Detroit Conventions Reciprocity.
The late Convention at Detroit Of dele
gates from the Boards OF Trade throughout
the country, was largely attended. There
were some sharp disagreements about the
voting power assigned to the different organ
nations, but they were quieted satisfactorily
Tho convention adopted many resolutions.
favoring an enlargement OF the means Of
transport by widening canals and making
new ones to connect rivers and pass falls,
&c. The subject Of a renewal of tho recip-
rOcity treaty for commercial intercourse be-
tween the United States and Canada-for
which the Canadian interests were particular
ly snxious-rcceivcd good deal of attention,
resulting in the adoption of resolution in
favor of reciprocity treaty on fair terms.
and on conditions compatible with the pres
ent and prospective necessities of the United
States Trelsury. The resolution docs not in
reality amount 10 much. Al the arguments
Of the Canadians to show that the late trea-
ty was qlite as vtlnole t. Us as to them.
will MT cbnvin'e the mss of observant
Americans NJ such treaty as the former
one Will lie iurmcd, If any one is. The Oh
v'-rs 'uty u' re United states Government
i"r l..r= Ic.iol To- conn. will be to keep it.
self in q pp-i'iun 81 entire freedom To ma kc
"la''v'r cla'e'r in laws afi' citing the reve-
nue. experience sail show t, be noes
s'ry. The reciprocity treaty-yct in f1',e
for short iin,e-la> iccn embarrassing to
our government for four years past, its and-
being tied by it in regard t, many p,rticu-
lars. They sibulI now be kept free.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-07-21

OF the armies Of the Union, through forests, fields
and rivers, over bitches, breastworks and forts,
Lsving names expressive OF the fury Of the con-
ficts, armies OF men. only les
strong and valiant Than yourselves, until at tst
you held the hear; Of the Great Rebellion in
your hands, and sweet peace, the prize and
Grown Of war, smiled upon the land once
N ~.
Numbers Of your brave comrades have fallen,
and their graves are thick on many held We
mourn their los. We cherish n. most holy an
sacred, their memory. The flowers OF coun-
try's perpetual gratitude will bloom over their
dust, and a monument TO their memory rise N
the heart of every patriot.
But why dwell upon these themes. Our heuts
and minds, and the hearts and minds Of all
men are ful Of them. Language is inadequate
10 the grand subject. You with your fellow sol
diers Of Vermont need no eulogist. Your deeds
and theirs, known of all men. will follow you
with blessing and honor as long as there Is a
people to love virtue and courage.
But we welcome you not only as soldiers. but
as citizens returning TO the civil duties Of citi-
Ienship. The WAT is not over yet. Not that
military force is longer Deedel,-the great
Yankee moving machine has cut down all
opposition snd resistance eyerywhere,-but the
harvest is to be gathered. The fruits Of your
secured TO liberty and equal rights under the
law. You, as citizens. must assist to decide
how and with whom political power in the South
is 10 be entrusted; whether il j. not safer in the
hanls Of loyal and honest black men, than with
disloyal and dishonest white onesg Whether
the political aristocracy Of the ave system i 20
remain 10 curse the country and breed new dis
cord after slavery itself IS such IS dead, These
and kindred Questions-unsuited to these brief
greetings-you will aid much in settling Your
experience and observation m the South, will be
Of great benefit to the country.
Soldiers, once more We bid you welcome, wei
come, welcome.
Colonel Tracy briefly responded on hehali
Of the regiment. Filing into the Hall, the
troops found the galleries hlled with ladies,
who raincd upon them a storm Of bouquets
and sang soug~ Of welcome, and tables spread
with an ample and attractive collation..
Groups Of rejoicing friends surrounded the
officers and men who went from Burlington.
or have acquaintance here, and a right cordial
and iovous welcome was 10 be read in every
! face. The Band altcInatcd with the singers.
with fine music, and again headed the req
ment as they marched, at eight O'Clock, u
their quarters at the IlusPiul. OF course,
the customary cheers for the ''S ldicrs, and
answering cheers for the city Of Darlington
/ by the soldiers. were not omitted. Ii was,
on the whole, right hearty and pleasant
RECEPTION, and was duly appreciated 10y the
! brave boys Of the Second.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-07-21

moral and philosoph cal reason and propriety.
The discussion, taus opened grew general aad
sharp. thoaea ever good nsture1. Mr.. Young
was asked how he got over the fact tha, tie I'VE
sexes wee about equally divided Al over the
world, and that, il some men ks5 two, Ave, or
twenty wives, others wodid have TO 20 without
altogether. His rp,y ~ss that there was al
ways considerable proportion Of the men who
would never MxTry, who were old bachelors
from choice But. retorted one, are there any
more Of s1oh than women who choose 10 be old
N 'ids' Oh yes, said he-,here is not one wo-
man in million VINO will not marry IL
she gets chance One Of the saint, who
vn pressing the biblical usage and authority
fsr many wives As above all laws and oCn.titr4
tons. was asked a. to the effect OF the same
usage and authority for human ,aer:6ce-Hould
you. il commanded by God. offer up your son
or your enemy Ss saeri6ce, killing them
ies, he promptly replied. Then the civil law
would lay It's hands upon you and stop you and
would be jus'ised in doing so. was the apparent
lyenective answer. In the course Of the discus
SION, Mr. Young asked, suppose polygsmv j.
siSer up, Will not your government then de-
nsld moro-Wili II not war upon the Book Of
the Mormons, and war upon our church tr-
CARNATIONS The reply was emphatieally no.
thst 1t hsd no right, and could have DO iustih-
cation TO do 20. and that We had no idea there
would be any disposition in tina, direction. The
talk, which wa. said to be the freest and frank
est ever known on that subject in that presence.
ended pleasantly but with the full expression
on the part Of Mr.. ColfaI aud his friends, Of
their hope that the polygamy question might be
removed from existence, aud thus all objection
TO the admission OF Utah as state be taken
away but that, until II was, no such admission
was possible, and that the government could
not continue to lcok indiferently upon the en-
largement Of - offensive practice. And not
only what Mr.. Young said, but his whole man,
ner len with US the impression that, IL public
opinion and the government united TO vigorous
~, but at the same time discreetly. press the
question, there would be found some way to
Scquiesce IN the demand, and change the prae-
tice OF the fathers OF the church
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-07-21

Ink ApJUTANT GENERALIs CONTENTION
At the Convention Of the AdJuiant Generals
at Boston, Gen. Washburne reported the
number Of Vermont troops TO Je-thrce
months men, 7s2 A.: nine months. 1888 A.. two
year., 2,727 three years, 20.37S; rc-enlist-
ed IN the field, 1920; four years, u; total
number Of volunteers, 30,6Sl drafted men,
1854 substitutes, SOS 4; total number fur
nished By the State, 34,49O. The aggregate
State enrolment January l, 1861, was &c.
Goo. in December 81, 1861, liz.
On Gen. Washburne's motion it WIS voted
to petition Congress to deliver to each State
the flags captur,d b7 It's own soldiers A
committee was also appointed to memorialire
Congress Cor a uniform NATIONAL Militia law.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-07-21

HORRIBLE AocIDENT.-Three esiiiDable Ia
die were killed on the steamer Ottawa at
Put m Bay, on the 4th. Thc shaft which
moved tie two paddle wheels Of the steamer
nan across the main deck, in a horizon
tai POSITION, some eighteen inches above the
deck Ii had been broken and splieed, nut
protrudcd. and tins caught the erinOlIne of a
Miss Whitehead who happened TO step over
il az that particular place Ii Instantly
dragged her down. and in falling, she caught
Mrs. Montgomery, and Mrs. NJ. grssped
Mrs Southwick. The remOr-eless shaft went
on revolving, dragging the three women
round and round. crushing their forms be
tween itself and the deck till the two first
were a mhngled shapeless mass OF bloody hesh
and clothing The third had her leg and
back broken. and OF course died instantly.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-07-21

enemy's trenches. |; was the Second which
at Spottsylvania drove rebel brigade from
some works far in advance Of the Army, and
in reply 10 an order to retreat from Gen.
Wrigh sent back word mo. send Us ratIons
and ammunition n Wa will hold the posi-
ton six months"
After Cold la. Dor about $50 of the regi-
ment whose term had expired, returned to
Vermont. Two hundred and ninety had re-
enlisted for the war IN the winter previous,
and it Was a remarkable fact that, while all
were exposed alike, the casualties of the re-
giment in the bloody battles of the Spring
campaign Of 1864, were almost wholly OF re-
enlisted men.
The Second was always remarkably
tough and healthy regiment. and was for a
long period the largest Infantry regiment IN
the Army Of the Potomac. What Br.gGde
Is ihat, was the customary question when
! il was on the march. 1t has mad five colunels
Col. Wiling resigned Feb. 9Th, 1868, Col.
Wslbrldse, bis successor, resigned April lsr.
1851. COi. Stone was killed May stu, 1851.
It. Col. Is Ter, MORALLY wounded 10 the same
battle, r,eeiv,d an honorary commission as
Colonel. but did not live 10 wear the honor.
The present Officers OF the regiment are ar
( follows.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-07-21

PRovERB, BIZ JosH BILLNes.-Yog', 1eu
be more snIy US about the peddygrt u
gcing to leeye, than yu are soyl' '"' B
sumbOdy left you. 49,
There IL only l advantage that l can
in going tew the Devil, and that H. 'n' ~
IL easy, and you are sure to 6nd 'ne wy
When a mans dog deserts him on 81 -
Of his povortl, be kant git emmy lower
in this world-nOt hI land. II
Men am, apt tew git kicked out ''
society for being rich. al.
Two common Yankee Soshuus ST"
noshuns that skeul houses are cneepe' vs.
Stats Prison, and that the United SAI'
liable at emmy time 70 be doubled, OH
liable at emmy time TO he divided.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-07-21
CAIRO, ILL.,. July l..


MAJ. Putnam Ut t'-n. Canbv'- staff ha,
arrived here en- route tor Washington. with
the dag- SURRENDERED bv Dick Taylor
Stringent orders have hen Issued by th..
commander Of rue cavalry marching through
Texas, TO pesent soldiers struggling and
piundering. None are allowed to enter pri-
vste houses. aud all negroes lrsving the
fields 10 follow the army are driven back.
The Central Tcxa. Railroads. work Of i'm
portance to the troops. is being rapidly push
ed forward to completion.
Texas dat,s 10 tie 18th. say that THAT
State is infested with JAY nswkers and thieve-
OF the worst stripe. In the interior. where
the federal forcss have uot Penetrated. they
are doing much damage.
Gen Mejis hv command ii Gen. Br-ckr,.-
ridge, has delivered up the basssry recently
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-07-21

THk NATIONAL LoAN.-Between thirty-fye
and thir,y-sir millions of subscriptions TO the
present L. ). Loan were made last week h..
But about fifty millions remain untaken: the
whole will ,doubtl,s-, be taken up within two
weeks or lees This is the last Of the gov
ernment loans vet authorized. Others will
have to be made by Congress to take up for
mer luans which will mature soon. From
present appearances the Government will be
able to get all that il needs at a less rate OF
mteFest-as low, no doubt, as siI PER cent,
and probably five or fve-and-a-Lalt per cent.
Before ten years go by it can borrow all it
may want at four PER cent.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-07-21

OUK ELAe.-The hr.t battle IN which the
American forces fought under dag symbol
ming their cause, was that oI Bunker Hill,
when the Yankees bore rcd dag. with the
motto. ''Come, If you dare ~ The red
coats. on that memorable occasion did dare
to come, hut not to stay. On the l4th OF
June, l175, the Continental Congress, then
In It's prime Of influence and power, resolved,
That the Tag Of the thirteen United States
b. ,hirtesn stripes, alternate red and white,
and that the UNION BE- thirteen stars, white
on a blue tield, representing new constella-
tion." This resolution was made public on
the Sd Of September, and the new asg was
infurled over the national arn,es Tor the first
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-07-21
INV YORK, July 70

4 private letter from Cyru, " Field
states that tie Great Eastern would probably
leave Valencia IN the 18th All Representa-
uves OF the Pres. Of England and Aucrics
and France, are To be excluded from the
GREAT Eastern during the laying Of the cable
The telegraph construction committee believ-
ing this course necessary as some members
OF the Press might enter into conversation
with the engineers and thus distract their
attention from their highly important du-
ties
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-07-21
HALIFAX. July IL

By the Alpha We have the statements Of
Capt. Hart, Of the bark Meteor lie searches
= day and half Tor the passengers Of the shit
Nelson. the wreck OF ,whic1 was 'scattend owe,
Jnilesof water, PASSENGERS say ,ha, m 3unda.
the sS.h Mt. .he captain determined to fun
ieate the ship. A pot Of pitch WAS taken
INTO the lower huld and red hot iron thrown
into it. The pitch igr,it.d and ooil,d over
setting the ship on fire. When it was found
impossible to save the ship the officers with
the cabin passengers left 10 the ships small
boats. The ship soon burned 70 the water,
edge and sunk, carrying down oTeE, f4urhur.
dred passengers, The e,cpe : diecr.hel &c
'fply hcHt' ending Capt Har, Gays snothcr
snip I've Or siI miles of was apparently
searching Tor the wrecked passengers and
has undoubtedly saved some. All had been
three days and three nights IN the water
The female Passengers recovered arc badly
burned about the arms and leg..
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-07-21

IIrGGIsG The WRONG MAs. An amusing
incident occurred at the depot in Mancbes-
ter, y H.. on Monday. which has been
related 10 US by an eyewitness. 4 train
had just arrived with detachment Oi New
Hampshire soldiers. 4 blooming maiden, who
was present for the purpose OF welcoming
home her long sbsent-lover. caught sight Of
him and. with outstretch,d arms. started to
embrace MIN Just at that moment the
crowd had become 80 great that the soldiers
wer. passed aside. and the lady. missing her
calculations, caught another tronzed hero
in her arms, at the same time giving him
rpu-ing .'sInack.' The soldier. who had
never reiterated On the hattie field. started
hack with fright, exclaimIng as he did 50,
WHO in the d are you ?" The iargs
crowd in attendance, while they symrsthized
with the lady in Der mistake, could not re-
l. -. l.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-07-21

The steamer Chase BRING Savannah datrs
Of the 18th inst The steamer Virginia ar
rived At Savannah on Oh. 9Th with ira,lnr
material, bcaiboards, 3e. to IL used a.
Andersonvilie. All the remains Of our
murdered prisoners will be deceptly
inferred in proper grau.. sud where
Identification Is possible toe name ~
each will he legibly marked upon n,
head-bOard. The whole is to be heneefgr,s
eonsecrstet grounds, and when the fencin,
II up a suitable monument will Be erected
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-07-21

CLASS GATHERINGS, u M.-We nouc'
with pleasure that the members OF the ;.sP
which graduated at the University Of "
mont in ISIS intend to have gatherira
the approaching commencement, 1t W
nesday in August We believe like in
ton exists with the graduating class Of /,
We hope surviving members, generally.
Re pr cent
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-07-21
Ssy YoRk, july Is

The Tribune states ny authority that the
families OF JEFF Dari. and L l. Ciay re-
tanned eminent and Iowa! advisers about the
middle OF May last To- appear whenever the
government thought proper TO order the
trial of those State prisoners. Reports
therefore. as % effort. made un behalf OF the
prisoners BY persous representing themse ives
as their counsel may he safely regarded "a
unauthorized by She parties chiefly Gun
cerned
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-07-21

The HerGl6S Fortrr-s Monroe dl-Qal--
saws the health Of JEFF Davis Is failing rar-
iiiv Of late. and predicts that he viii u.;
live SIX weeks. Within a few DAYS he hs'
without any apparent cause becnme unusu'
" dejccIed. and 1t is surmised that the d.
precision has been caused by some one havir.
communicated to him intelligence OF the q
rcutlon OF the assassination con-pirators. ].
i. said that one Of his eyes Is aim 1T entire
blind and that the other gives indications
becoming 50 Clay's health Is impro7ir.
lie Is very lively, chAtty and hopeful As
the future. John Mitchell is apparently
good health.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-07-21

New YORK, July II.
The steamship Hansa. from South Hamp-
ton 5th. has arrived.
The London Time, says the result Of the
debate in the House OF Commons is that a
grave vote Of censure has been passed on the
Lord Chancellor. The discredIt Of Lord
Chancellor is a rtprcach to the nation at
large.
In the House of Lords on the 4th. the
Queen ccepted the Lord Chancellor's rcsig-
nation. He will continue in Office until the
Propagation
The 4th was celebrated 10 London by 200
Americans.