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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-10-13

A COURTEOUS REBEL-The sister of Ser
ccant Peter Donnelly, of the llth W.. Of
Castleton. who fell N front Of Petersburgh,
has recently received letter from the rebel
soldier who mt and Flew her brother year
ago lie had, it seems, taken possession OF
his effects, and he forwarded to ! er letter
Donnelly had but lew hours before his
death written to her He also stated that
he had bis porte-monuale and several other
things b,longing to him. which he would
cteerfully ret''rn if desired. and would
furnish particulars OF his death. lie ex-
pressed regret for the deed, but considered 1t
one OF the results inseparable from the fra
ulcidal struggle they had been engaged in,
and hoped the people of the North and
South would soon be one in every thought
and feeling According to her request. he
no, long sincc forwarded every article be-
longing to Dcnelly, even tcac'py Of Caseys
Tactics he had in hi. p,cket 4 c,rrespon-
dent Of the Rutland Herald narra,e, these
facts, and gives the following extract from
The rebei letter
According to request | will now state nov !
came 10 kill your brother We met on the eve
ming of the I'D Of June on the farm Of Dr Cur
ley. some or miles from Petersburg sup
poe. j him TO he = scout sent out 10 MAKE re-
ttus ksrst al
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-10-13
The late Co.pec,icut Vote.

The vote lately'giv in Connecticut on the
question whether the State CONSTITUTION
should he amended go a. no longer t., xelud'
all but rhites from the elective frnncbise. ie
reported. according Ia last account, ahou'
q ,545 for the amendment to "a yO6O ag,n q,
IT, Majority against the amendment 6S,5
IN total vote Of 81 SOC What variation
from this result will appear when the offcial
statement is made, can not be important.
The exact vote of Connecticut last year,
for State officers and Presidential elect OTIS We
have not before us but in 1868, the vote for
Buckingham iRep.) for Governor was Al .032
For Seymour, (Dem.j 1896
Mai. for Buckingham, 1857
Total vote, 79,4o1.
We cannot suppose that there are fewer
voters now in Connecticut than there were
in 1868. There were II ,S2l votes, IA few
more or less) more votes cast in 1865, in the
election of Governor than were cast, few
days ago, on the naked question of amending
the Constitution. For many years there has
not been go email q vote cast in Connecticut
as that Of the ID inst, by many thousands.
This accords with general experience in
other cases, go far as our recollection goes.
The voters will not come out to vote on
naked question Of policy or constitutional
provision, as they will when the election OF
individuals to represent their principles in
Office is the business before them. We pre-
sumo IN this instance, there were thousands
in Connecticut. of those who did not VOTE
who if the question had been put TO
them whether or no they thought it right
to debar class of tax payers from the cleo
tive franchise simply because they were of a
particular color, would have answered
promptly NO, Blu, there being nobvdy to
be voted for TO represent that opinion, they
would not pu, themselves to the trouble Of
going to the polls 1t is worthy OF note that
the vote against the constitutional amend
ment fell 1000 or more beio,r the Vote Tor the
Democratic candidate for Governor IN 1868
Blu. the falling off was much greater on the
other side.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-10-13

Nh. NAsBY AND GrNRAL PoGRAn--..Ginral
Boanefges PoRr1m. Of Missisipy, who de-
monetrated hia devoshun TO the crate princi-
pies Nv conssitushnal liberty BY serving the
confedrasy a. comissary. wrote me to meet
him in washinron. He he'd jest reserved bis
Iardon. and the fust yoose be made Nv his
privilege wu1 to cum to Wsshinton to meet
me for consultashen on the hopes and pros
pex Nv the Dim ,crisy.
Ginrsl Pognm is . 6ne specimen Nv the
ginooine shivelrus sutberner. Six feet 2
inches ir hite, he kin chsw more tarbackcr,
spit with greater accoorscy, and walk uprite
under bevyer lode Nv strase whisky, than
any man ever met A nnso6stikatid child
Nv nacher, he scorns the polish and sham Nv
wat 10 called civilization. Never shel for
git the litenin-glance Nv contempt he dartid
at me. when askt him to qualify his whisky
with little water
Ginrsl Pogram opened BY lamentin the
untimcly decease Nv 90 many suthern voters,
in the late disbolikle war Linkin and his
helyuns made upon EN-.
replied tO-wuns:, that that deficit Good
he easily made up. Il hev.' SCI l, bin a
cousidrin this matter At trilin expendi-
tOor Nv money the tide Nv emigrashum from
Europe kin be turned eouthward, and the
places Nv yoOr slawtered nerves he filed with
the Irishmen, the German, the
LIAR, theef , murder, nisger-stcelcr
the Ginral, seesin me BY the throte,
and rrandishin hs cane over me.
Eallin IN my kneer (formin tablow, the
Yoonyun es it wus) ! ganpt:
'wny this vi,lcnc~!
% Huthin.' replied the Ginral. relaxin hi.
holt Il shel be tl-ctId to Congris. and ex
shel hcv ~ miI with yoo Yankees, wuz q
prac,isin the old tacktix, jis, to GIT my hand
in agin. WI. 700 afe-rd? Bless yoor cole.
woodent kill Northern Dimekrat for m
money We need 'um.' "-Psfroleun y.
!HasSy.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-10-13

NAIURAL.-The Argus and Patrio, goes
INTO ecstacies Of JOY and exulsatiou over the
refusal Of Connecticut to extend the right of
suffrage to its colored citizens. The Argus
says elegantly;
The DemH-rt's, some conservative republic
cans. and all the soldiers, voted "No." "1he
boys in blue do not 60 negro equality. They
have seen enough Of the colored cuss from AZ
RIGA.
This, We doubt not, is gross SANDER on
the Connecticut soldiers If the soldiers o..
that 5 ate do take the ground that man
who has fought for the Union Is not good
enough To- vote for 1t. when his skin is black,
t"cy are caught in very bad conf ,ny.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-10-13

Our exchanges in different parts Of the
/ Stsss notioe ripe strawberries, and rarP'-r-
rie. and apple blossoms, Of the second crop.
! picked last week.
Ebeneser Phillips Of SYNDICATE counts J, 2i0
! kernels Of buck wheat With he rais-d from n
single one.
workmen arc driving piles tor the rail-
rad bridge acrus- Lake M.mphreinaglg at
Newport. to he used by the Passumpslc Rsll-
road when it lie extended to connect with the
Grand Trunk.
| The chair factory OF r ". Irish. in Sesrs-
bursh. WAS burned on Monday night OF hast
week, involving loss Of five to six thousand
dollars.
Charles Y. Davis OF Cavendish has picked
in his fathers garden, u t,mito weighing
Tour pounds and fourteen ounces lie must
be at the head, sure.
Wallingforn, Arlington and lIoosic juno
ton. on the Western Vermont and Troy and
B ston Railroads. are 10 oe made Telegraph
Stations.
A child Of Gilbert Barber, of Guilford, Is
months old. while sitting at a table. on
Wednesday Sept 9th, accidentally tipped
ipelf over and Vas instantly killed.
Liquor cased up in barrels was seized in
the barn Of |. Sanborn, Of Fairfax, week he
fore last. 1t is said to belong to parties IN
Burlington.
Three harms have been burned lately in
Randolph by incrndiary FREE, two OF them
belonging to Silas Chadwick, and one TO
Philander Fish.
A straw Past.-board Factory ha. been set
in operation in St. Johnsbury. by Pierce,
Applebce / Co., which employs ten handr
is used IN making boxes and shoes, being
cheaper than either lumber or leather. Az To
its durability, that is another matter.
The house of Abial West. near Comstock's
Landing was broken into on the night of the
5th inst. BY burglar VIM took wallet
with $40 IRON Mr.. W pants, On chair
beside the bed.
On Tuesday Of last week. Loren Beard, Of
Gaysville. who has represented his town IN
the legislature. two years, was killed by the
caving in Of Q deep ditch, 1t the bottom OF
which be was ct work.
The Tenth Annual Fair Of the Connecticut
River Valley Society took place at Bradford
last week. The attendance was small on the
fret day. but quite large on the second. The
display Of stuck was superior to that Of any
previous year. The exhibition Of horses was
very large. The show of cattle was equally
as good and complete. or sheep there was
also large display.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-10-13

The MILITIA. The ST. JJhn-bury Gaze.
DOMAIN mentions tina: at tie recent ,nu-ter
ot the 5th Regiment Of M,l,tu at Barton,
there VT re- present doing duty as private r /.
iicrs. three clergymcn in regular stand ng
the three selectmen of the town of Green's
boro, the editor Of the Newport Express.
and corporal reputed to be worth $780,
600, all volunteers, and all displaying SOL
dierly pride in the performance of their
duty.
A fire broke ont in the barn of
widow May in Barton, while the regiment
was in camp. The citizen soldiers at once
took bold and although without fire appa-
ratus, did such efficient service as to save the
house. greatly to the surprise OF the citizens
OF the place who stood BY saving all the
time 'there is M use, il must burn s,
much for the Militia.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-10-13
citing time followed, which il thus described
by the B stun Joxynol rcprter:

The friends # Eapress nov demanded post
po,ement Of the sase until to-uorrou, While the
oaokers Il Dan - Belle clamored for the trot to
eo On Mise and confusion ensued. The dis
Pu ants GA each side crowded up the narrow
stairway Il the judges stand and in loud tones
stated their terms and grievances, while the
spectators below hisssd and oheered As their
Chains were sustained or opposed
ihe Executive Committee OF the Fair stated
thai 1t was wrong tor the race to 20 on in the
darkness. and. disclaiming all further partici-
patton in the trOt until tomorrow. they all left
he stand The judges. Messrs. Martin, Parker
and Branch, alone remained.
Mr.. Parker objected to further racing to-
night, bat was ovsrruled by the other two
and the horses were called up. One or two
patrol men were sent out and in the darkness
and excitement another heat was trotted. En-
press and Belle come in about neck and neck,
with Dan far behind. There was now the great
ct anxiety to know how the fourth heat would
he decided, and violent demonstrations on the
part OF the crowd were seriously threatened.
After COZ siderable deliberation the Judges awar-
d.d the last heat to Dan in two forty. on the
ground Of alleged running and breaking on the
part Of Empress and Belle, and they further
stated that the race had been postponed till ten
O'Clock to morrow forenoon.
The report of the judges was received by the
outsiders with mingled groans, cheers and Kisses.
The spectators soon afterwards dispersed. The
tune given Dan must have been guessed at, for
no lights were used on the grounds.
Early next morning people assembled at the
trottng park, eager to zee the continuation of
the exciting race which was postponed from the
darkness Of last evening At 10 O'Clock Empress,
Blackstone, Belle and Sorrel Dan appeared on
the track, but half an hour passed away and
still there was no calling to time.
II wxs room found that the Executive Commit
see Of the exhibition were consulting as TO the
Propriety Of withdrawing the race. Jones, the
owner and driver Of Empress, and his numerous
hackers, objected to the proposition, and affirm
cd their confidence that Empress could easily
Win the next heat and the purse. 1t is reported
that the owners and hackers Of Blackstone Belle
and Sorrel Dan urged the stopping Of the race.
AT shout II O'Clock the spectators were bccom
ing excited, and repetition Of the disgrsceful
scenes Of last evening were again feared, when
the Judges stated that the committee Of the fair
had concluded to withdraw the race
The announcement was received by the out
siders with many expressions Of disappointment.
Thus terminated the exhibition and nj the same
time one of the most exciting horse trots ever
witnessed in New England.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-10-13

srSerL.R AcciDES1.-fhe Arneni. r..
states that On Sunday night, s. pt. 24,h
the down milk train came in slght of :,
first or 'seing south If Brewster's sta,inn -,
the Harlem Railroad. the engin er "a.
horse and wagon standing on the cro..in.
There was no time Ia st'p the trnIn. and Il,
engine struck the wagon. breaking Il ;n,,
kindlins wood The horre ran of a, mi
rpeed across the fields As soon As no.sbia
the train was stopped, and all went baek "a
see the wreck Upn coming up. thew fund
a man thrown head downward into n, ca,,Ie
guard, with his heels appraised tn heaven
Upon taking him up, to the astonishmpn, Of
all, he was alive, and called for hi. ha, the
first thing. A slight cut On hi. head va.
the only injury apparent.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-10-13

The MoRIAH FsIR-The town of NORTH
across the lake is AN entcrprising and wide
wake borouch.Ir has maintained among other
good things, on it's own hook, for a number
Of years, a,urishing Agricultural S ,cie-
ty. The e,yhth Annual Fair Was held few
days since. and pa-Sd IF Pleasantly and
successfully as usual. with large Attendance,
an able address, by Maj Cunningham,
fine slow OF horses. cattle, fruit. flowers.
marble frcm new quarry. st opened in the
town, and other attractions.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-10-13
EXCITING HoRsS TRor-RAcr

EXCITING HORSE TROr-RAcrNo IN THE
DAaK--They had "Narional Horse Fair
at Concord, n. H., the other day. which ap-
pears to have been very similar to the af.
lair Of the same name held here recently
One of the principal features of j, wa. a
match open to all trotling horses in the
United States and Canada, for premium.
amounting to $1,000 mile heats, bes, three
in five. Il Commenced late in the after. oon
between b. IN. "Enprese, g. g. "Sorrel
Oar" and b m. Blackstone Belle" En-.
pres took the first two heaia The third
bad was awarded to Bells.by the judge, on
the ground that Eupr,ss had broken and
rGn. Ii had now becvme dark, and xp az.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-10-13
How Fighting Joe Hooker Got Ills Title.

How Fighting Joe Hooker Got Ills Title.
A writer in Harper's Monthly explain. as
follows how General Hooker came by the
name OF Fighting Joe ~
The agent Of he New York Associated Press
is often compelled. during exciting times, 10 fur
nish his telegraphic accounts by piece meals. in
order 10 enable the papers to lay the tact. before
the public as fast as possible; and hence, in or
der to number the pages correctly. he ha. to or
igins'e what are called running heads," each
being repeated with every page. TWAS CON-
MN. for instance. during the trial Of the con-
sprators At Washington, to number the pages
''Assassins, ! :" "Asssssins, 2" etc and dur
ing the removal Of the Presidents body to
Springfield. the running headline va. ..The
Funeral, :" 1.-THE Funeral. 2" etc. When the
account Of the battle Of Malvern Hill was being
received BY the Associated Pres, there was such
great excitement in the city. that It even extend.
ed to the telegraphic opsr tors snd copyst., who
were generally preof sgainst such fevers Of ex.
citeDent. In the midst Of the sensation which
that battle created. one Of the copyists, in hin
admiration Of the eallantry and daring Of Gen
eral Hooker - detailed in the report, ,mprovised
. drumming head "Pightine Joe Hooker.'
which WAS repeated Page sner Page. Two or
three Of the papers adopted il - the headline for
the printed accounts. and heraled the battle
under that name.
The name stuck and has been 6xed On
Hooker irretrievably. Instead Of accepting the
title - decree Of fate, Hooker cannot bear to
bear il. at always sounds TO me-" he oooe
said. when allusion bsd been made to il, ..ss Il
il meant Fighting Fool II has really done n
much injury in making the psblie belivs -
. furious. headstroag fool. bent % making q.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-10-13

During the exercises at the breaking Of
the ground tor the commencemcnt OF the
Lynchburg and Tennessee Railroad at Lynch
burg. clergyman solemnly and slowly read
a manuscript prayer. At its CONCLUSION. an
old negro man, who had been resting With
one foot on his spade and his arms on tie
handle. looking intently IN the chaph,in's
face. Strengthened himself up and remarked
very audibly We'll, reckon dat'- de tf.s
time de Lords ever been writ to On the sub
pc vi railroads
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-10-13

General Grant at Cincinnati the other dsy,
in response to an address Of the Mayor. made
the longest speech he has been known to
make vet. He said I" Mr.. Mayor, and
Ladies and Gentlemen-I thank YOU for thi.
very cordial welcome and RECEPTION. Ia!
to YOU, as have said elsewhere, do not -
ceive these demonstrations As particvbr'
intended for myself. but As showing ne
loyalty Of the people to the cause ~ hse
been fighting for the past four years. Again
| thank you"
The State, county, and city tax Of Mes
York city FIR the current wear will srp1un'
in the aggregate to $ls. 1886 25. and the
real and personal property Of the city |"
$6Os, s27 .s55.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-10-13

Young ketchum. the New York forger and
defsulter, announced in Court in New York
yesterday. by his council, that he vas ready
to plead guilty to the indictments for for
gerry.
Highway robberies ere becoming frequcn,
in the oil regions Of Pennsylvania, and Wig
lance committees are organizing. On the
Sth inst, Mr.. r oxford. OF jamestown, n
Y, while on his way To Shsfier. wins waylaid
and robbed Of fifteen hundred dollars and y
gold watch, and kft for dead lie is alive.
but not likely u recover.
TIE Navy Department has ordered the
e1-rehel ram Sronewall. row at Havana. to
he brought To one oi our Navy Yards.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-10-13
The Legislature.

The Legislature Of this State met yester-
day. and under circumstances of great
interest For the four years previous, the
members came together, every man with his
thoughts absorbed with the anxieties and
responsibilities arising from the ,sor-a war
of vaster proportions than he had ever con-
ceived of, war affecting directly both in the
present and future, the lives, properties, lib
berries and happiness Of his own friends, his
own country. Only year ago, when the
Legislature met there were more than mil
lion of men in arms on the side of the Ma
tional Government. and a vast and powerful
army arrayed against it. So powerful was
this rebellious force that great assemblies at
the North, of politicians who had frowned
upon the conduct of the Government through
declared boldly that the war for the Govern
mcnt was a fdiiurc-and they demanded
peace rithom 6eioy-peace, not by submis-
SION of the rebels to the rightful authority
Of the Nation, but peace by a cessation Of
hostilitlcs, and shameful and rulnous conces-
sions on the part of the Government.
All this has passed away. Like the sudden
effect of a change Of scenes on the stage,
that mighty army Of rebels has been swept
out of existence by the valor OF the Troops
and the skill and persistence of the Generals
who marched under the glorious Banner Of
our country; and the mightier army Of thevic-
tors has been quietly restored to the pursuits
OF peaceful life. Such spectacle WIS never
before witnessed since the world began. We
can hardly conceive it possible that one
of equal magnitude and Importance can ever
be seen again. Surely the members of the
Legislature, as they mingle their congratu-
lations over this chang, must also feel that
they ought to give devour thanks to Al
mighty God, who has so overruled events
that they have no more to do with raising
regiments of men for the strife of battle. and
no need to enlarge the burden of the State
Treasury to support them. The arts Of peace,
and what needs TO be done to make up for
the wastes and losses by war, to encourage
domestic industry and advance the general
veal of the people within our own borders are
the more grateful subjects of legislation now.
For this change how can any feel otherwise
than thankful?
As to the organization of the Legislature,
We see nothing to hinder Its being done in as
little time as it ever is. To-day doubtless,
the Governor and Lieut.. Governor elect will
he sworn In, and the Governors message,
probably, viii be delivered IN the afternoon
of the same day. The election of Commit
tees in the Senate can be accomplished TIE
same day or carly ON Saturday morning The |
designation of House Committees by the |
Speaker j. work OF more time. Few Of /
thosc can be announced till the lore part of |
next week. Meanwhile, bills and rcsolu-
tons will be introduced and REFEREED
Though the legislative mill will be thus set |
in motion, from the necessities of the case
little can he done which requires discussion
for several days.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-10-13

USPRorIrABLE.--I asked farmer, with {,
10 d Of wheat, If he found market for BIS
grain IN In tr,ese. Said he La Cro--e
he d-ed. will not take another busnel Z
Theat To that town until the rIa!- are :
paired. went there hast week with thir,
bushels OF wheat, it took Inc three days WI,
horses, to make the trip, distance oi ONLY
twenty miles, and whes got h"ne all had
left Wa my empty sacks. a broken wagon.
lame horse and seven dollars and hall in
greenb,cks. And tried Ia he economical,
too, tor | took nv dinner and ,smped out
the IRE. night.-Cor. La Crosse RIP s5hodn.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-10-13

DvoRcEs.-The Vermont Chronicle Gays
At the meeting Of our last General Con-
vention. the subject Of divorce was brought
before the body. and q committee consisting
Of Rev. l. A. Austin, Of o. we'll Rev. p
H. White, Of Coventry, and Hon. Jason
Steele, Of Windsor, was appointed to petit
tiou the Legislature ~ TO amend our laws
on the subject - to make them conform to
the law Of God. The committee has issued
q petition. and ~ hope it will be widely
circulated and signcd.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-10-13

CAN'r TAKE CARE OF rBEnsFIvfs.-lne
Or off of the inability of the freedmen 70
take car. 81 themselves are constantly mnitr
plyinc. One of the mist painful evidences
4 their helple-snes- is furnished at Augusta.
ia. There they have themselves. without
INV recun,,ry aid from whi'e men, establish
81, b.spiral for their poor and sick. and
have engaged a physician to take care 0, Ine
ins,itutiyn. Attached To the HOSPITAL sa
Iying-iu hospital. where colored women are
rec,.iv,d. The blacks of Savannah are about
,o establish similar hospital.