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FRou EUEorz-The arrival OF the Persia
on " 3ls, b.ioSs adgie,s from England
OF My 2l-r
In tie House Of Commons on the 18th, Mr.
Griffith asked Lord Palmerston If his attention
had been drawn 70 the proclamation offering
100000 resarl for The Apprehension Of Davis.
ani whether the British ministers we're prepared
10 make any representations 10 the United States
GoyerumeH. iH reference 10 the treatment Of the
Southern leaders
Lori Palmerston said that the only reply he
could give vas that Her Majesty's Government
had no intention 90 attempting m interference
iu the internal afiirs ofthe United States.
Tao London Post commenting on this reply.
CONSIDERS that JEFF. Davis is not only entitled 10
pardon. but 10 the admiration OF his country
meu
The Mexican enlistments in New York had
cause'i intense uneasiness in France. and the
return OF the Emperor from Algiers was earn
esily loukcl for. The London Stock Exchange
participated 10 the excitement. Among other
c40ards originated and believed WAS n state
ment that MAMMALIAN bad been shot Mexican
bond, were thrown upon the market regard less
Of prce.
United Ststes securities hnd not vet fully re-
covered from their reaction caused by the as
sassinati0n Of President Lincoln.
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asking ot England.



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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-06-09
News OF the week.
by Telegraph.
New YORE, June .

NEN IOhh Juuc
Steamer Port au Prince brings Savannah
dates OF the 29th.
The Macon papers are discussing railroad
affairs, referring TO the sad condition Of the
roads and the urgent necessity for immediate
reconstruction and repair.
The Macon Telegraph says Gen. Wilson,
orders for the restoration Of civil law are
liberal and conciliatory, and it knows If they
e met in a corresponding spirit by the peO-
pie they will tend to dIssipate the gloomy
apprehensions that the Federal authority is
70 be exercised in a rigorous and excessive
manner.
Tne Telegraph is pleased with the condi-
tion of affairs in Savannah and the Union
rule there.
Marietta is resuming q prosperous condI-
tlon.
Regular mail communication has been
established through the place, and planting
is going on with energy. The season PROM
ises well.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-06-09
News by Telegraph q.

4 Richmond letter says, A member Of the
English parliament offered Geu. Lee a splen-
did residence in London and sum Of mon
cy, the interest Of which would support
himself and family for life.
President Johnsons amnesty Proclama-
tiJn made the rebel citizens Of Richmond
feel very sorcly. General lleth his volun-
tarily taken the oath Of allegiance
The 9th corps. winch has gone into camp
at Bailey's cross roads. Is u be reviewed
during this week. preparatory TO mastering
out those troops whose term OF service ex-
pires prior TO October first. The Secretary
OF War has directed that troops mustered
out of service under General Order No. 94
vt the War Department, are TO be paid Up
% the date OF their arrival at the designated
state rendezvous.
New Orleans papers contain details Of the
surrender OF Kirby Smiths forcPS The cap
itularion was completed on the 25th Of May
Gen. Buckner conducted this, the last capt
ulation, as lie did the FIRST NJ DOuelsOn lie
showed Gen. Candy undisputablc authority
- act Tor Gen. Smith. The rebel navy was
represented by Capt. Carter. Dick Taylor
was present. IL is prOb-ble = competent
federal force will move forward at once
10 occupy the principal cities in Texas. 10
the mean time rebel representatives will
remain within our lines 10 give counsel and
advice as to social order. while Smith pro
ceeds through bis Department to prepare
the people for coming events.
petition is in circulation 10 Mobile to
President johnson, for measures 10 bring
Alabama again into the Union.
The ofhcial statement Of the public debt
shows increase in debt, since March 3lst. OF
S26s ,250, 900, and inIntercst Of $22, ,00O, 900.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-06-09

Judge Yarger, Judge Salisbury and Hon.
Jonas Hamilton, arrived here last night, on
their way to confer with the President on
the subject of recognizing the civil govern
ment Of Mississippi.
Steamer Ruth. IRON New Orleans, brings
dates to the Both ult. The work of stopping
the crevasse below the city was progressing
satisfactorily.
The Mexican town Of POydras was cap.ur-
ed BY the Liberals on the oath.
Blockade runner Denbigh, in trying 10
run into Galveston with valuable cargo,
went ashore, and was destroyed BY the
United States steamer Seminole.
Gen. Steele arrived at Mobile on the 2Ssh,
having been assigned TO new command IN
the Department OF the Gull.
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NV YoRK. Jung 3

Gen. SHERMAN IS meeting with a most hos
pitable entertainment here. He was serenldei /
last night by the bands of the 37th and 7th
regiments. and made a brief speech.
Gens R0seCrans, swain and Butterf,ld,
also briefly addressed the assemblagc.
The TribuHs's Washington despatch says
Col TAYLOR. Lees Adjt. Cen, Surgeon
Moore and about 30 rebel soldiers, have been
summoned 70 testify against Lee, on the
charge OF treason.
The Hsr1lds despatch says that the arri-
val OF jeff Davis 10 the Potomac was pre-
maturely announced as the boat grounded.
lie Is now, however, in the torpedo boat
Chico Quarters have been prepared for him
in Old Capitol prison.
Gen. Thomas mad long interview with
the President to-day, and 1t Is not known
whether be will 90 TO Richmond or not
The 9th Corps reached Halls Cross Roads
to-day.
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Ngw YoRK June S


The Herald, Washington dispatch Gays: ::
It is reported to-night that Mr.. Stanton has
resigned. This is not positively confirmed.
but Is generally believed.
II is rumored that the change was the re-
suit Of violent collision between the Pfesl-
dent and Secretary. in which the latter IN
dulged in his brusque manner The iormer
took occasion 70 inform him that he was the
only President Of the United States.
The same dispatch says that Gov, Brown
. is permitted to return home on his pledge to
use his best Efforts TO restore Georgia to her
allegiance and re-organIze the government
The Tines dispatch says The President
suggests an early assembling OF Congress
about the lst Of October, One of the reasons
being the failure Of the evil appropriation
bill last season,
&, The Hs-elfs dispatch says Ten South
ern rebels have ten, milllons deposited IN
banks u Montreal. .si-s0-os I.l
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Tie Dcm, crat-. who were telling rs
through the li-t Presidential clmriu, t'lt
the rthri- wanted VI. Lincoln rirot,d .ad
MlCl,ilin defeated. must rni wit. -r.iI
pleasure tire rebel tc-UItchrs, which AHr
E.kert read before the court 90 Na-. iu-s.u
on Sturduv. The a- &c ~ Canada S.. {
on Uctober l5lh, urging the dr.ca, ,t Doe
Jn10 armies, ia order % prevcu- Che -lec-
tian Of Mr. Line ln and declaring t1lt with
Lincoln reelected ami hi, armies vlc,0rilus
they could not hope for recognition. What
dos that mean? Had hc gru1uds % huHc
lor recognition. in casC Mcclellan was elect
ci2 Puhap> nc 1. JHl duclmeo,, Yet Go
bc cxumil C will give further information
respecting his expectations.
But notice the reply oi the rebel >arrt-l-y
OF War There D., not time q cJllnizs
many voters before Nuscmber. IHc lnten-
tian WIS then o. send over r,uti- into our
lines O. vote 10 vote iIT HON EgItn--
iy not for Mr Lincoln, rs they wanted %
icica, him For whom bat Tor Mcclellan
The movement IN the Shenandoah Valley
against Sheridan, II sccm>, WAS designed o.
lntel fcre with tie Presidential ,iee,I % A'ry
likely Llng,treot thought he might disturb
the election IN Pennsylvania. lie viii
III ve north as tar a. practicable TO uupro-
iectcd points, Gays the rebel Secretary
''hc will cndeavor 70 as-lst the Republicans
ia c.llccIin. billuts lie e lertcd bullets
s1 rapidly mat he concluded 20 Jet tie ballots
alone. The lebcl &c reme ui AIDING tlri
ian WAS IT little av.Il-Pr0C,deHoe Journal.
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Personal.

Gen. Sherman was paid of Thursday. HI
is quite poor, having made no money in th'
war.
Col.John r. Lewis, Veteran Reserve Corps
has Joined his regiment at Elmira, n. Y.
Capt A. r. Benedict, 4th Infantry whose
resignation of his commission, owing to i'm
paired health, we noticed lateiy, has been
induced to withdraw his resignation. and
has resumed his rank and duties in his reg
iment
Secretary Stewards righ. arm, which WIS
broken by the fall from his carriage, was on
Monday, released from the bandages in which
it has been confined since the fracture, and
the Secretary made the FIRST use of his
hand in countersigning the Presidents proc
lamation of that date.
Judge Catron. Associate Justice OF the
Supreme Court of the United States, died at
Nashville. May 3Oth.
Howell Cobb is paroled to VISIT his family.
TIE rebel Secretary Mallory and Senator
Hill have been sent TO Fort Warren.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-06-09
NEw YoRK, June ..


The administration has decided TO surren-
der JEFF. DAVIS into the hands Of the civil
authorities.
Brown hate rebel governor of Ga, has been
released on parole.
Congressman B, g. Harris was sentenced
TO thee years imprisonment and FORT, iture
Of all political rights. a
The President has approved the findings
of the court but Iemitied the sentence. Mr..
Harris has been released.
Il Is confidently stated that Sec. Stanton
would have retired from the Cabinet but for
the Sherman imbroglio. .r
Il is understood that the mission OF Gen.
Siekles 20 BOgOta was 10 obtain grants Of
land to be settled with our free blacks, and
that the late President who authorized the
mission. was willing to give fifteen million
for adequate territory. l 'i-as ...e.
Gen. sherman is in this city accompanied
by bis wife and son. -
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NEy YORK June 8

The Times Washington despatch says
Gen. Lougstreet recently took the amnesty
oath. lie is now permitted TO come to
Washington for the purpose Of making a
special application for pardon, and restora-
tion TO fun civil rights.
Gov. Brown of Ga. has been entirely re-
leased from arrest, but on what conditions is
not known.
The Times dispatch says the trial Of Dl-
Wis will take place on or about the llth. l.
cannot occupy more than three or four days
in the empanneling of the jury and presen-
tatiOn Of evidence
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-06-09

Il Is understood that statement OF the
public debt TO June lst, Is being prepared for
publication The condition Of the Treasury l.
most favorable, ana Las been for some time.
There arc no unpaid requi,ii Is or C Tr as
ury, excepting the uncailed-ior pay OF the
srmmy Every demand of the Paymaster Gen.
promptly met. sufficient funds having already
been placed TO the credit Of the Paymasters
TO meet all back pay and bounties aceruing
to the armies about To be discharged. 80 fsi
~ known.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-06-09

FEgNANDO WooD SNUBBED Fernando
Wood, who Is in London, had the cheek.
when the news Of the Presidents assassina-
ri5n reached that city, TO call meeting OF
Americans in London at his rooms, to take
acliJn on the event. a correspondent thus
Describes the result of Fernandy = attempt to
take the lead Of loyal Americans
Il was seea through in q moment goodly
number of Americans went there determined 10
prevent this sneaking effort Of Wood to be the
American representative and paragon Of patriot
ISM here, (Shere he has been for two weeks }
and there was in the room ready for use, cer-
tsin message Of his recon nendfng the very prop
er and praise worthy destaction of the United
States good moment for che secession OF
New York City. When xe had all BEEN seated
silence Tor few moments. q rnode4 waiter OF
the sristocratic 6rosvenor Hotel came TO the
door and proclaimed: ''Ge.-tlenen. the Hon.
fernsndo Wocd!' As that sleek and oily indi-
vidual walked ia, slow AMI stately, some single
individual began n clap with his hands-where-
upon he was utterly covered up and hidden
away beneath the Spontaneous bushes and Kisses
from every throat. Fernando caught the hurri-
cane in hs breast, staggered little, then went
on to the upper part OF the room. Some one
one then proposed that ne (wood) should take
the Chair; but almost before the motion had
passed from his lips, DIR. Black Of Kentucky,
entered the door and called out: "Genilemen, ,
! have come from the residence OF the American
Minister, and have a message from n number OF
eminent Americans there TO those VINO have
gathered here
Dr. B. then said that il was the opinion OF
Mr.. Adams and the gentlemen in consultation
with him, thai seaeral meeting Of Americans
should be held in 81. James Hall, on Monday
evening. and thst al should reserve any minor
expression until then. The Woodife thought this
meeting might 20 on; but ne was interrupted BY
call 70 adjourn. The next attempt ras TO
;hzuA E1rs.ands NO. foE calling US together;
but Rev Cramcnd Kennedy, sub-agent with Dr.:
Payne for the freedmen, mounted . chair apd
asked if Americans needed to thank any man for
Calling them together, vhezsupep, ths nstioD 70
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-06-09

TnE PLsouE N RusslA.-A letter from
s. Peic sburg, m the New York Herald,
pronoune's the stories about the prevalence
OF pldguc IN Russia false There have Jeen
an unusual numtc~ Of deaths fIom typhus
feyeF, that !, all. The writer says the sto-
ri's originated IN Vienna newspapers. The
mortality j. confined to the lower classes,
and Is increased Boy their miserable food ana
hlihv habits.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-06-09

NV fOkk, June 2
The World says the Memorial Dploaldii-
qvs OF May 4, makes public the fact that the
government OF President johnson has in
structed the American Minister at London
to require of the English Government q
prompt decision as to the indemnities due to
The United States for losses cau,ed to her
citizens by Confederate cruisers, such as the
Alabama snd others, constructed and equipped
10 English ports since the beginning of the
war. --, 4. .... s.-...-
IL says President johnson only renews a
demand several tines made by President Lir-
coin ard denied by Englaad- = but be e1-
hibits more sigor and energy than ever. u.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-06-09

WAsuINeroS, june 2
TIE Esv England troops are leaving rap
idly and will Continue 70 dsrsrt. 40 f,ss q
the railroads can take them.
p Isis ssoertained in o6cal quarters that
Gen. Banks tss not bsn frnsosed for sny
nissosduct ~hatsves, su1shs shs vii Be
most -oosdially received by;Psss- JSHnsoas :,
Jed. Davis viii be uied before tho District
Court in this city, the full beueh Of judges
sittiug. aJtdge Garter Of Ohio will preside.
% Tina President will not agree 10 the propo-
sitiCn 70 recognize the rsbsl Legislatures 's' q
Alabama, o.
The story that Gen. Frank Blair is going
70 rarse On army f6r Mexico Is untrue si 4
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-06-09

Washington correspondence says that IN
the ca.e Of q Boston distiller who removed
Iqaor from his dIstillery without paving
excise, Government mas found the amount OF
fraud u he 1900, and has imposed an
additional penalty Of S33 900, making
$4,000 IN all. In Dubuque case the
amount Of fraud mas been fixed At half mil
lion, and a penalty OF another half million
hss been imposed, calling for payment ofa
million OF dOllars.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-06-09
NV YORK. Jnnc .

A special despatch to the T'iJuae s1y5
most horrible outrage is reported a. uly
ing been committed near Washington yes
terday, by three drunken officers, lny0ls -
the death Of the victim, young lady. is,
offenders were ca pturcd and tried to-aly
before a drumhcad court and sentenced @. 8,
shot. Particulars not received.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-06-09

PUBtic SENrIVtNr N AUGusTA.-A letter
from Aucustn, Ga, in the y. Y. Herald
snys
Here in August, which was represented
"a ic The hot-bed IT treason 20 tho rebel
cause. | haze found d more bitter rebel scnti-
mcnt than "a any other southern city. This
may bc partially owing 10 the fact tnat tins
city Is iull Of rebel officers and men IN gray,
rcprseniing several different States, and TO
the fact that. under the circumstances. the
full rigurs OF military rule have been dis
pcnsed With. having better opportunity
Tor treas 'nabic expressions and actions than
in other cIpturcd cities.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-06-09

Is HONOR OF The LATE PREsIDEST-It is
proposed b the municipality of the city Of
Naples. Italy. to change the name of Toledo
street TO Lincoln street. in honor of the late
President of the United States.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-06-09

thank not being put, the crowd left the room to
Wood and his friend.
You may think this manifestation of feeling
harsh; but | assure you that ii Was what the
human nature Of honorable men was not able 10
stand, to behold the countenance of one who I'd
devoted his life to Strengthening the arm that
has covered America with devastation and grief,
IN the very hour when that arm hI1 4 led up the
measure Of its inquiries
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-06-09
New. Of the Week .
The following order is pullished, ,abolishing
the passport system 10 '
DEPARTMSST or STATE, !
Washington, June .. 1865.


Whereas, Pursuant to the order of th,
President, and as means required By pub
1 lie safety, directions were issued from thi
Department under the date OF Dec. II 1864
! requiring passports from all travellers enter
ing the United States, except emigrant pas.
sengers directly entering an American port
IRON foreign Countries, and, Whereas, nee
essities which required tho ADOPTION OF
such MEASURES are believed no longer to
exist. i-
Now, therefore, the President directs that
from and after this date, the above order
referred to, shall be, and the same is hereby.
rescinded. Nothing in this regulation, how
ever, will be Construed 20 relieve from due
accounts bllity anY enemies OF the United
States or ofendeIs against their peace and
dignity who may hereafter seek to enter the
country and at any time be found within it's
legal Jurisdiction.
(Signed) WILLIAM Ii. SEW ARD,
Secretary Of State.
Most of the Texas expedition under COM
mand Of Gen. WcIi1el has sailed in Is large
steamers. The remainder were to leave
Fortress Monroe Thursday. The fleet will
rendezvous in Mobile Bay, which 1t II ex-
pected 70 reach IN about seven days The
weather Is fine and everything looks fayora-
bic for the safety Of the fleet
A despatch from Harrisburg, Pa, june
says:
There is great dissatisfaction among the
one wears troops az the order Of Sec. stan
ton, reducing the bonnties of such organiza-
tions % per cent. The excuse that these
troops were mustered out before the expira-
tion Of their term is regarded By all right
mindyd men As untenable The State au-
thorities are increasing their exertlons 10
have this order rcscinded anc receive for the
years men the original amount Of money to
which they are entitled.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-06-09

Newbern, *. g. dates of the S0th nit. f,
state that former wealthy citizens Of New
bern are returning, and meet with hospitable
treatment from their late servants, who not
only relieve their wants but furnish them
money With which 20 pay tHei- isxe-- The
slaves who followed our armies through the
South arc returning TO their homes in great
numbers. having experienced much suffering,
and satisfied that there is No place like home.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-06-09

Ssp,.L I Bass. q Yt, Capt g. S. Ls~ts
llth yt-, % L. ], y. Carlton +th v0 sod
"a Il. ]. S. Drepap llth VI, have becs mus-
tered out of service BY the War Deparneut.
The Sd Vt. Battery, Capt. R. Il. Start. i.
ordered TO the State for muster out and pay
ment stsut
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-06-09
NEW IORK. June 8.

The Charleston Courier Of May 3lst says
Ensign Neal, who was sent to consult the
planters on Cooper River, concerning making
contracts with the freedmen, reports that the
planters are willing TO do all in their power
TO promote the interests OF their common
country. They suffer from the depredatiJns
of idle, rowing, people, mostly colOred. ard
are anxious to secure farming implements,
mules. horses, DC.
Secretary Welles and party visited Port
Roysl on the 29th ulr., and returned TO
charleston on the 3lst.
Work continues on the sunken monitor n
Charleston harbor Her guns have been
raised but the vessel is considered worthless.
Only fragments of human bodies are now
recovered.
NEw ORLEANS, June ..
Gen. Sheridan and Staff arrived here rd1y.
Reports from Natcaoz state that the Iehei
Gen. Hood has offered bis Surrender to Zen
Davidson, commanding there.
Gen. Heron has left for Shreveport, the
headquarters Of the northern diyisiJn Of LJu-
isisna.
Yesterday was universally observed accord
ing TO the National Proclamation
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-06-09

In order to recruit the ranks Of regular
regiments as soon as practicable, there will
be recruiting stations opened at such points
as Oder prospect Of enlisting good men.