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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-06-03
,ional surrender to the Government, of every

rebel in arms
The generals convention" was very
different thing. 1t was at once repudiated,
not only by the President but BY the people.
1t is doubtful if single northern paper sus-
tanned his course at the time. II was so
palpably wrong, that bis personal friends
even, sought only to excuse, not to defend 1t.
Foreign lesshow the same opinion abroad.
The Paris Debats says, 1.-The illustrious GER
eral exceeded his powers" and while Ia
menting the loss of so able military man,
upon the supposition that he will resign,
adds, .'the uurebuked independence of a SOL
dier would have been greater misfortune
to the Republic"
The Paris Temps says that "by the disa-
vowal of General Sherman, the new Presl-
dent has shown himself worthy of his high
destiny, and adds, "what constitutes Ameri-
can greatness, is that victorious general is
disavowed like the merest nobody, directly
there Is reason for disavowIng hIm-that not
even the most legitimate glory and prestige
could outweigh the immutd5ie authority Of
duty"
The London Army and Nary Gdsstte says
the convention twas certainly open to the
most serious exceptions as a military con-
vention." And because he was thus prompt
ly disavOwed and by the presence Of General
Grant reminded of "the immutable author
ity of duty" General Sherman thinks it
proper to insult his superior IN authority,
and dares him to go into the newspapers.
Now If General Sherman desires news
paper discussion of his case. be can no doubt
succeed in having it, but We feel confident
that not be but Mr. Stanton will be the
gamer thereby.
Newspaper comment is no new thing to
the Secretary of War. Few public men have
ever been the recipients Of greater abuse
than be Afraid to assail Mr.. Lincoln, the
opposition press has teemcd with TRADES
against Mr.. Stanton. while papers which
ought to have given him a generous support,
have joined their voices to the opposition
cry. Unmoved by any amount of unjust CON-
ment and malignant vIiuperatIon, the Sec
rotary bas said no word in reply, but work
ed on at his post OF duty, bringing to his
great task an amount of energy, of intelli-
gence, and Of patriotic devotion not sur
passed by any in the long list of heroes
which the war has produced. Those who
know best the part he has taken, unite in
this opinion. Gen. GRAFT never speaks of him
but to praise him. Mr.. Beecher styles him
1.-THE hon of the administration, and NJ
Seward declared publicly HE that shall
record the history of this war truthfullY and
impartially, will write that since the days Of
Carnot, no man has organized war with tie
ability of Stanton"
Such man can lose nothing by a public
discussion of his dealings with such thing
as Sherman s military convention, and much
as the controversy is to he regretted, If it i.
fought out. when We get TO 1.-THE bottom Of
the well, all men will say Abraham Lincoln
was the great President, General Grant the
great Commander, and Mr. Stanton the great
Secretary, OF the great War.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-06-03

NEW JERsEY.-Hon. George Bancroft. in
his able paper in the June number of the
Atlantic Monthly, refers To the action upon
slavery OF the fathers Ut the republic, and
says that the vote OF New jersey only vss
wanting Ia have sustained the proposition of
Jefferson, by which slavery would have been
excluded not only from all tie territory then
in p secession OF the United States, hut from
all that they might gain" New Jersey
went for the continuance OF slavery IN l7si.
and does ihe same now, BY choosing Legis-
lature which has recently rejected the anti
slavery Constitutional Amendment.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-06-03
The Trial of The COnspiratOrs.

Tie occasion of Mr. Edmunss being sent
for to Washington, i. appears, was that he
might testify ir the trial of the conspiratOrs.
His testimony, as reported in the New York
papecs, is as follows:
TESTIMONY OF GEORGE T. EDNUNps.
By Judge Advocate Holt-o. What is your
profession
a. Counsellor at law.
Q. State whether or not, on the trial which
recently occurred ~ Canada of certain offenders
known as tine ST. Adams raiders, you appeared
as counsel for the government Of the United
states
A. had charge Of the matter for tke govern
meat Of the United States.
@ State whether, in the performance oryour
profssic duties there, yoa made the aoqusln-
lance Of Jacob Thompson, " C.. Cleary, C. e.
Clay, George y. Sanders. and others of that
clique
\ In the sense in which the term is generally
understood did no,; know those persons by
their being pointed cut TO me daily; did not
have the homer, if it may be called such. of their
arlu1iutlucc.
. We're the defendants in court,
a. They were.
Q Were they engaged as officers of the Con-
Tolerate government in defending those Iai-
ders
A. They assumed TO exercise these functions.
ami recognized each other accordingly.
q. Mention the persons whom You met there,
AMI were so recognized
4. / do not think SAW NJ. Thompson more
than once; I saw Mr.. c. c. Clay during the ear
iy part 90 the proceeding almost daily. and Mr.
SauIGs during the whole Of that period; Mr.
Cletry, whom ygu mentioned, saw to know at
: later period, when he was examined rs a wit
ness 0n the part q the defendants
q Di be- r,pr, sent 10 his testimony on that
tr.al that these persons were engaged in the
Confederate service, and thar this raid was made
uUdcr the authority II IN Confederate govern
meHt
a. lie 50 represented, rs did all these persons,
and they siCUl upon that defence.
q VII y,u look at this paper and state
whether co not yen have seen the original Of
the document
A. I have seen Che original
. Vas D., .r was % not gwen il evidence on
tle ,r.d O, which You refer
A l. WAS given 10 evidence on the trial on
the farr q ile deerliu-s
@ Gwen DO evidence Boy them as a general
document
A. l. was
Q, L that o correct copy
s. ! cannot swear thai u Is an exact COPY,
but examined the original very carefully, and
am at.e 90 ssc4r that % is a substantial COPY
ami [ have DO Doubt Itis literal copy.
The paper was then gwen ~ evidence. and
was read. as follows
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-06-03
All Over.

The surrender of Kirby Smith, officially
announced, winds up the current history Of
armed resistance to the Government. The
order for the release Of military prisoners
who have been sentenced 70 confinement
during the war, i another, and to the in
dividuals most interested, doubtless, a very
pleasant announcement OF the end Of the big
war for the Union. We can now begin to
talk about it as 1.-THE last war"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-06-03

A CoSrENPTIBLE AcT.-The Roman Catho
lie Bishop OF Dubuque. Iowa, gives the fol-
lowing succinct account of recent outrage
from which he is suffering
On last Wednesday morning about 8
O'Clock my stable, coach-house, splendid
horses, gram, ETC., were all burned down by
the foul hand of some Southern secesb
because had, on last Sunday, strongly con
demned the assassination of our late lament
ed and honored President | forgive them.
and my God forgive them. Loss about 81.
600. CLEMENT,
Bishop Of Dubuque.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-06-03

A WosAS KnLs HER BKoTHER-IS-LAw.-
soldiers wife from the southern part OF
Macon county, Illinois, went to Decatur a
few days ago to obtain from the express Of
fee package containing four hundred dol
lars, which had been sent her by her hus-
band On returning home the woman re-
tired to bed, placing the package under her
pillow, when sometime during the night a
man entered her chamber by btaking open
a door, and demanded the money. There
being FIRE IN the fireplace at the time, suf-
hcient TO light the room. the woman threw
the package on the floor, and. as the ruffian
stopped to pick it up, she dealt him blow
with the poker that broke his neck The
neighbors were aroused, and. on washing the
dead mans face, the rObber proved to be her
brother-in-lsw.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-06-03
American Manufacturers--the American
Watch Company.

Our readers, We are sure, are not generally
aware Of the great impetus that has been given
10 manufactures since the beginning Of the WAT
The high rates Of exchange, and the necessities
Of the army, have made the Eastern hills and
valleys resOund with the hum Of busy machinery,
and nowhere has machinery done more or Great
Ell greater revolution in production and trade
than in the manufacture Of the watch. What
was once the toilsome, slow and uncertain result
Of hand labor only, is now the swim demonstra-
ton Of unyaryirg mechanical forces. The sane
class Of genius that invented the telegraph and
the sewing machine, invented the delicate and
wonderful mechanism that takes hold Of the raw
materal-the brass and steel, and gold, and
precious stones. and under competent direction
turns out that daily wonder and necessity-a
perfect time-keeper. That genius is essentially
-fmericGn, and hss been found. collected, As
simulated and made productive by the American
Watch Co, AZ Naltham, Mas. Taking the best
fruits Of several years experiments, they estah
l'shed their factory nearly ten years ago. which
they have been compelled TO enlarge from year
TO year until they now employ seven hundred
Horkmen, and turn out product valued At
million and half Of dollars per annum-or
equal TO that Of all other watches now sold in this
country. The secret of this Company's success
Is that they have done what they promsed-that
they have furnished 6rst-rste substantial watch
At a moderate price-And this is the great diff.
ference between their watches and the ordinary
importstions from Europe Except certain very
high priced varieties, the European watch i, the
result Of cheap and unskillei hand labor, and
never goes well, and in short time costs more
than it comes to- in repairs. The American
Watch Company give guarantee for the quail
~ Of all their products, that is good with any
dealer who sells n.-Erchangc
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-06-03
Vermont Items.

The dwelling house occupied by Alfred
Worcester, of West Windsor, was DESTROYED
by lire on Monday May 22d, and sad 20 re-
late, Edgar F. Perkins. who slept up stairs,
was burned In the Games. He was about 20
years OF age, and had recently returned from
the army. The only remains of his body
found after the fro we're few bones, among
them portion of his skull.
Mr.. Asa Tinkham of woodstock, eeed 76.
while at work in hrs garden on Wednesday,
fell upon heavy stone. which he was try
ing TO move, and was so seriously injured as
to cause his death on Thursday.
The Chicago express train. going north,
on the Vermont Central, struck child Tues
day afternoon, near Aiddlesex station, and
sent 1t whirling into the air. The child was
badly bruised about the face and head, but
will recover.
The present efficient Trustees Of the Rut-
land road, have commenced a large car shop,
in Rutland, 2O9 feet long and IS feet wide,
with large blacksmith shop attached. This
will give employment to about 100 hands
\ child of Mr.. Peter St. John of Mont
pelier attempted to get into a crib, in which
was an, infant, one day last week, and tip
ped 1t over, throwing the face of the infant
upon the door of stove. in which was a
very hot FIRE. The crib fastened both chill
dren TO the hot stove, and there they re-
maincd some minutes, the mother being out
The infant was shockingly burned, one eye
being destroyed, and the older child was also
burned, but not 50 severely.
Mr.. Park, OF the Marlboro Of Boston. is
preparing to open the new Hotel in ST. Al
bans. It is to be open by the 4th Of July
Daniel Smiths grist-mill, at Newark, Vt.
waz burned a week ago. The FIRE is supposed
to have caught from friction Of machinery.
i-3ss about $3.50. Insured in the VI Mu-
tual for $1,000
The lease Of the Valley Railroad by the
Rutland and Burlington. has been cJnsum-
mated, and the latter takes possession on the
1t OF June.
E. D. S,lion, Esq, Of Brandon, has sold
his marble mill, quarry and most Of the ten
ements, for about $4,000. ;. L Goodcll
and several gentleman from New York are
the purchasers.
The body Of an unknown man was found
in the Winooski, near Rufus Bishops house
in Jericho. last week Tuesday. 1t was naked
except a boot and sock on one foot. and
small piece Of SHIRT. and was partly decom-
posed. Nothing was found that could lead
TO It's recognition
\ man named Corey Of the 10Th Vermont.
was arrested at Battleboro' Nav lSth. for
obtaining money and a TIN pail from a ped
der by the name OF ". r. Graves. hv Passing
upon hiA Rutland Commercial College bill.
He pleaded guilty and was bound over for
trial.
Rev. Franklin LUXURY was installed Pas
tor Of the Congregational Church Of Brandon
on thursday the 25th inst. The sermon was
preached by Rev W q. T. Shedd. OF Y Y.
The Post Office at Windsor has been desig-
mated a. a Money Order Office.
The Exchange Bank at Springfield Is clos
ing ~ tie business, and will expire IN the
18th Of September.
The new Cheese Factory at Enosburgh
Center began operations May Sth, and is now
receiving milk from some two thousand COWS.
producing 10 cheescs each day.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-06-03

1t is asserted by several newspaper corres-
pondents that JEFF Davis has been put in
irons. The Traveiler'I Washington cores
pendent says
The stories published respecting the treat
ment OF JEFF. Davis have reason TO believe
are exaggerated. The statement shat he is
heavily ironed and is never allowed candle.
etc, etc, is preposterous. If it were true,
1t would prove that the authorities are in
elined to brutality and cruelty.
The government will commence the treson
trials with JET. Davis. Ii at obtains a con-
viction in this city, it will be safe to try
others here. Davis will not look for emf
nent counsel. and it is rumored will speak
IN bis own defence.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-06-03

An ANCIENT STovk-Two articles Of fur
niture, Of the Colonial times, are still extant
in the Capitol at Richmond. namely the
Speakers chair of the House Of Burgesses.
originally decorated with the roval arms Of
England. This chair wss removed from VIII
liamsburg, and Is now, though shorn OF It's
regal emblems. occupied by the Speaker Of
the House Of Delegates.
The tall, threc-stOry stove, which warmed
those Colonial halls IN succession for about
one hundred years, and for the last thirty
years, has served TO warm the central hall in
which stands IiOudOu's statue of Washing
ton, is a work Of great note and interest
This stove bears the British coat Of arms and
other embellishments as perfect as the day il
was cast
TIE founder of it, Buzaglo, was proud OF
his work, and when it was sbirted from
London, Aug. IS. l770, he thus wrote T.
My Lord BotetOurt - The elegance Of the
workmanship does honor 10 Great Britain
IL excels in grandeur anything ever seen Of
the kind, and 3 a masterpiece not 70 be
equalled m all Europe 1t has met with
great applause. and could not be sufficiently
admired 80
The warning machine. - az Buzaglo call
ed 1t, this masterpiece Of arts and science.
doomed to carry his name to pOsterIty, was
presented TO the House Of Burgesses Of Vir-
GINA by the Duke of Beaufort. 1t has sur
yived three British monarchs, and been CO.
tempOraneous with three kingly monarchics.
two republics, and two imperial governments
in France, but Of only one constellation Of
republics in the United States, though it ha.
stood frr he haf I-F. D..
son and one Of the most stupendous Rebel
lions the world ever saw
Since ls6l, the stove has served the pur-
pase OF cooking stove for the negro women
who kept lanch stands the rotunda. and
at It's CRATE wigiall, Bocock, Extra Billy.
ard other ''hre-esters," raised the flap. #
their cOat-tails, smoked their clay pipes sud
talked Recommendations Wing
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-06-03
State Convention.

The call of the Republican State Committee,
in our columns today, is broad in its terms
and liberal in Its spirit. All who are ready
to support the Administration Of Andrew
johnson, and willing to aid IN establishing
the Government on the basls of il7irersol
freedom are invited. The Convention is to
be Mass Convention, and is to be held at
Montpelier on the last Wednesday IN June.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-06-03

A WONDERFUL DIscoURsE.-In the even
ing when | went into the kitchen 10 toast
the bread, Betty said
What wonderful fine discourse the
parson gave 10 US to-day. 1t rolled along
like the sea-"
"What was it that you liked so much in
It, Betty ?" asked.
''Bless your heart, said Betty do YOU
think would make 20 bold a. 10 understand
our parson? Why, they do sag there is not
such another scholar in all the country. IL
rolled along like the waves OF the sea. =
hIuy Treryliydn Diary.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-06-03

DR.. Ross, of Virginia, being a mercIful
man and kind, having to clip the ears Of a
beautiful. bloOded, rat-terrier, procured a
dollars worth Of chloroform, and after ad-
ministering the juvenile canine several doses
by means of a sponge, succeeded in produc-
ing most satisfactory state of Insensibiity.
He clipped the pups ears beautifully. and
wired them up in splendid style. So far. the
operation was decided success, but hen he
came to wake up his patient, l, was no -.
The "purp' was dead.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-06-03

ANOTHER REBEL INVENTION. -Wm. Y. Rip
ley, OF Rutland, VT. has in his possession
an ingeniously contrived torpedo. made to
resemble exactly large lump Of coal. This
was tue artiul cOntrivance employed with -
much success by tie Reaels ia blowing up
our transports On the Mississippi, and il Is
suspected that the awful disaster 20 the SuI-
tana was accomplished ny one of these dia-
bolical thing. The One in the possession of
Nh Ripley was sent t. him iru,l Richmond
by his son, Brevet Brig Gen. E. Ii. Ripley.
and tcds found IN The pirate cabinet Of JsiTer-
son Ddris, after his fight from the citv-
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-06-03

UNRESTRICTED SUTFRAGEN CoySl-rr-r -
The Connecticut Legislature, 5ya 3-t..--.
vote and over, has adopted a ..n,a,..
amendment striking out the v9-5 -r-.
and giving tie negro the ballot S7f-,.
Its legislature can speak tor ii, t-s ~ .
steady habits gcee io- universal I'd
The amendment goes DOW 20 ta c
Connecticut, and notice Is gwen -.,.
from the Democratic party that B.. , - g.
resisted at the polls
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-06-03

INDIA INK PIcrUEFs.-Many persons prefer y
Photograph flushed IN India Ink to any other
sly Ie OF picture made, and when finished by an
ARTIST VINO understands his business, there i
nothing finer. Mr.. jackson. who does all the
finishing at the Vermont Gallery Of Art. has been
engaged ia coloring Photographs for the past six
years. aud besides this large practical expert
ence has had the advantage Of Instructions from
the best colorists in New York. Persons wishing
TO get India Ink Photographs, will ind the pric,
as low AT Styles, and the work superior 70 any
thing ihat can be obtained in the city. See
speci1sns in the window.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-06-03

When President Lincoln was urged not 10
appoint Mr.. Chase Chief Justice. he replied
that Mr.. Chase would make good Judge if
he could be cured of Presidency on the
brain" 1t appears, however, that the dis
ease has become chronic: and, AZ doctor.
say IN desperate cases, 1.-THE worst cupse-
quences are apprehended
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-06-03

The Sixth army corps. MAJOR General
Wright commanding, was expected to march
through Richmond ON Wednesday of this
week, on the way to Washington from Dan
vile, Va. The Sixth corps reached Mancbes-
ter, opposite Richmond, last week, and re.
manned in camp there tor several days. 1t is
expected that the corps will reach Washing
ton in time to be reviewed there on Monday
next.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-06-03

THE " CoNULnrioN CoCE1. --ts5l..
by General HaIleck in Richmond, Va.
decided in relation 20 contracts entered be-
between landlord and tenant on the 54-i.
Confederate money. that rent due p-,-
April / lS55, and not psii. is ro p, rl..
Federal currency. the tenant paying sur.
sum "a, the amount OF rent Do CIut.s-.
money would have purchased ot gil. ,-..
time the payment Wa, due From aH. sa-
the 1t Of April, 1865. rent tor rhc sr.1--.
term j.. for dwelling houses, IKE. a,t..--.
in 800. snd tor stores and other rs,.
public business an addition o, -.- r.-
cent.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-06-03

TELEcRAPHrc COMMUNICATIONS WITH NEW
ORLEASs.-On Tuesday business dispatches
passed direct between New York and New
Orleans for the fret time in four years and
two months, over wires managed not by gov
eminent operators. but BY employees of the
telegraph companies
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-06-03

How To- SAEE WALKS oT Coal ASHES -
Remove from four TO Elk inches OF DIRT, and
having screened the ashes. or separated the
cinders. first apply the coarse stuff, then
oyster shells, If You have any ON hand, small
stones. glass or pieces OF bricks and top
dress with the ashes. Roll it, and you will
have one OF the best walks ever seen In
garden.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-06-03

The Connecticut legislature, now in se.-
sion, has before 1t an amendment 10 the
State constitution, giving the right to vote
TO colored persons. There is some opposi-
ton 70 it. COlored men voted in that State
down to the year 1917.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-06-03

NEw CLOTHING SToRK-Mr. A. K. Shat
tuck has purchased Of Moody Haskell bis
shop on Church Street, and is putting in d
new front and reftting it generally, in hand
some style, previous to opening i, with
fresh stock Il ready made clothing.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-06-03

BErTAL MUEDEs.-A young woman
and child Of two year., were mqr.-..
Ero-seau Station, near -. Johns. rl
sunday morning hY desperate spf
jumper named Barreau, he s,. l-..-
shots at girl Of Il, VII" Tell ir.a -
and was supposed to b dsad By ;r- sill.
who thea broke open chest. stole -.
gold and SILVER. fred the bOu-, and -.,-..
lie j, described g. about 8 fec, Io..
in height, dark moustache, dark hair dbl.
ell in dark clOtlr-
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-06-03

Clement {. Clay voluntarily surl sure ,,,,
on hearing that he Vas charged VII >, ,
pliyity in President Lincoln's death = m
rs lie say. CONSCIOUS OF innoceno'' '.,;,,,
willing even 70 seem 70 hy IRON Iii
That looks better for aim, inan *
of Sanders and the rest does tor ten
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-06-03

VIM. Clay, of Coeymans, an employee ON
the Schenectady and Athens railroad had
S645 in gold, which he has chung to al!
through the war, Tor fear the time would
come when Government paper would be-
worthless. The other day some one stole
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-06-03

Ice CREAM Our aders will allow Us to
remind them that Campbell's Ice Cream Sa-
loon l. open for the season, and ready to sup
ply the public individually and collectively.
with this most refreshing luxury Of the hot
season. Campbell's cream Is jus, as Cool as
you can get At Taylor's or Delmouico's IN
New York. His saloon Is always neat, or
derby and pleasant, and is supplied with the
incest confectionery. and other delicacies,
including new delicacy, for which see his
advertisement in another column.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-06-03

1t is said that the percentage Of officers
VINO desire to continue in the military ser
vice is by no means 20 large as was anticita-
ted Having ''i,ught TINS thing though, %
they are anxious u return % peaceful our-
suIU