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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-12-08
THE CONGRESSIONAL OATH.
The" Test Oath which every member of
Cnngress is required to take before be can
take his seat, Is as follows

The Test Oath which every member of
Cnngress is required to take before be can
take his scat, Is as follows
IL A. B.. do solemny swear Tor afhrm) that
| have never voluntarily borne arms against the
government of the United States eince have
been citizen thereof, that l have voluntarily
given no aid. countenance, counsel or engage
ment TO persons engaged in armed hostility
thereto that have never sought. nor accept
ed, nor attempted TO exercise the functions OF
any office Whatever under any authority or pre-
tended authority in hostility to the Government
of the United States that have neither volun-
tarily repounced my allegiance to the United
States nor yielded voluntary support to any prt-
tended government. authority, power, or copsti
tuition, hostile or inimical thereto. And do
further swear Tor afirm> that to the best Of my
knowledge and ability, will support and defend
the Constitution and Government OF the United
States, and all laws made IN pursuance thereof,
against all enemies, foreign and domestic that
will bear true faith and allegiance to the same;
that take this obligation freely. without reser-
rs,ion or purpose of evasion and that | Will
well and faithfully discharge the duties Of the
of5ce which | am about to enter, so help me
God''
\ srea, deal Of outcry is made at the
South. on account OF this oath, which every
mrmbcr of Congress is obliged 10 take before
Le can take bis scat. Some say il is swiully
unconstitutional" Southern politicians
were always famous for declaring every mea-
spre which they did not like, upcoBstitn-
tiousl, and every ons whici, tbey did like,
constitutional. Thus it ~ss constitutional
for them to - secede'' and set up a govern
mcnt for themselves And that it Was un-
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-12-08
scraps.

Panio1icd-the less q woman has on the
m 're dres.y she is.
The following suggestive paragraph ap-
re ~ ~ the editorial columns of Georgia
ncwsp pr: " Unconstitutional - Shootin z
1T an cls'or an horseback in the dark from
behind fences"
E,c'l i'ody is writing history of the ~ar
q al drivers have all got the histories.
d, j. .srroy rats-catch them one by one
an t'i,rn their heads with lemon-saueezer
ten Bee. a rebel. thinks of coming home
'Tn Mexico. To- ask ivr pardon He means
4 D.. humble Bee
\ c:'izen of Portland, on the way home a
low ni.i,rs ago, was stopped by couple oi
vilisin'ue chaps with a rough demand for
she fine As if to pull out his watch be
drew in,tl oDt Of Bsile, sfcsi eix-shooieTs
with tie quiet i,mark. 81 It's liable to s,rik,
freo s.,orjly." He ~as carefully left a!1ue
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-12-08

Constitutional for the U 5. Government TO
prevent by force, its being robbed Of mints,
forts. arsenals. ships. and guns, was the
constant outcry Of the rebel leaders from the
beginning of the rebellion till 1t broke down.
Having been beaten in the fight, they now
cry out that they have constitutional right
TO take their seats in Congress, unquestion-
ed. Just as they could have done five years
ago But not only is the test oath. in their
view, unconstitutional, but very unreasonA-
bic; for, say they, there is hardly anybody
good for anything IN the South. who can
take it without perjuring himself In other
words sll. or nearly all, were oren or secret
rebels. So much the more need is there Of
being careful to exclude all such, ifpoesIble,
from taking seats in Congress. Ii belongs
to loyal men-those who have stood firmly
by the Government Of their country, 10 en-
act IL. laws-not TO those whose rower and
influence have been to destroy it. Ii will lie
soon enough to admit such men to ,eats in
Congress when by a long course oi suhmis-
zion and obedience they shall have proved
that the venom OF treason snd rebellion has
mainly been worked out of their blood.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-12-08

We need not invite a comparison he
tween theee papers and the plans of the
South Carolina Legislature for ke-ping the
cdlored population in a condition differing.
as little as possible, iron its former one Of
chattel slavery No one can fail to make it.
But that such convention could be held at
at Charleston, s. c., and it's Deliberations
carried on for week without molestation,
proves that there Is some motion in the
world yet.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-12-08
SrIlL MISSING The DISAPPEARANCE OF Mr..

STILL MISSING The DISAPPEARANCE of Mr..
II. 6. Hubbcll still continues a mystery.
and the apprehensions of bis numerous
friends grow painful as time goes on, with
out disclosing clue to his existence il liv-
ing. or fate if dead. There is no doubt that
he reached Albany on hs way home. Mrs.
Hubbell having been informed by letter from
friends in Albany that her husband bad call
ed upon them On his arrival in that city. and
mentioned bis intention Of stopping in Bran
don on his way home. Mr.. L. H. Hapeood
went to Albany and returned Wednesday.
after farther truitless search. Not trace
can he found Of the missing man. nor Of his
baggage.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-12-08

The London Times reviews our financial Po-
sition. In presenting the Treasury es'imsie' II
says "there !. not any reason for donbting that
the Americans can, IL they will, sustain the
taxation which these estimates assume Their
resources are enormous, and their energies IN
exhsustlble but the prospect. for all that, Is
vsry seriou. one" The English people have
never raised s4O0, ,000, 900 by taxation in year.
Il says that the Americans propose TO do more
with a smaller population, and that If they ae-
eomplish il, they will give greater evidence OF
national capacity than they have even BY their
gigantic war.
How long i. il since the London Times
said 1t wa. IDLE for the United States Gov
ernment to attempt to preven; the disruption
of the nation. because the Euglish would
not lend shilling to help it IN such cause!
How long 10 it since it said the Americans
would not submit to he taxed TO preserve the
nation unbroken How long since 1t pre-
dicted again and again overwhelming bank
ruptcy for US within the next three months
Now. it does not doubt the Americans can
.ustain their taxation, if they will. We
should suppose the Times must have found
out by this time that the Americans not only
can but will do whatever is necessary to pre-
serve the unity, power and honor Of their
government, sgainst all comers.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-12-08
wHAr Is WANTED OF NORTH CARo1rSA.-

WHAT Is WANTED OF NORTH CARoLISA.-
A letter was recently sent BY Secretary Sew
ard TO Governor Holden in which the follow
ing passage occurs
THE President sincerely trusts that North
Carolina will. by her Legislature. promptly sc-
cept the Congressional amendment of the Con-
stitution Of the United States. sbolishing slave
~. He relies upon you to exercise all your func-
tioas, rs heretofore, with the same wisdom and
the same spirit of loyalty and devotion to the
Union that has marked your administration
hitherto The President desires you to feel en-
tirely assured that your efforts to sustain the
administration of the Government ana give ef-
feet to its policy fully appreciated, snd that
they win in no case be forgotten
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-12-08
Their souls may dwell
Who first invented Essex Junction.

Equal RIGHTS AT rHE SOUrH.-It is stated
that Senator Henry Wilson will introduce
the following bill Immediately on the assem-
bling OF the Senate. and press it to an
early vote.
An act 10 naiHtGIa fhs freedom Of iaAl5i-
faats m States declared IN iHSurrectiOH ana
rc5slliOn BIZ the proclamation Of the Pros
dent Of the tirSt of JUiy 1862
Be IL enacted &c That all laws. statute,
sc.s. ordinances, rules and regulations Of
anv description whatever heretofore m force
or held valid in any Of the States which
were declared to be in InsurrectiOn and
rebellion by proclamation Of the President
Of the first o. July 1862, whereby or
wherein any inequality among inhabitanrs
Of said States Is recognized or maintained
by reason Of )r in consequence OF any dis
tinctiOns or differences of color, race or
descent. or BY reason Of or in consequence
of the previous condition or status Of slay-
erv or involuntary servitude Of such inhaOi-
tants. be and are hereby declared null and
void. and it shall be unlawful to institute,
make, ordain or establish in any Of the
State- declared as aforesaid to be in insur-
rection and rebellion. any such law, statute
act, ordinance, rule OF regulation or TO en-
force the same. ..
Second. And be 1t further enacted that
anv person who shall violate either of the
provisions Of this act, shall be deemed
gdiliy OF misdemeanor and be punished By
fine Of not less than five hundred. nor ex-
cecding ten thousand dollars, and by i'm
prisonment not less than six months, nor ex-
ceeding FIVE years. And it shall the duty Of
the President to enforce the provisions Of
this act.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-12-08
RODNEY LUND,
Deputy Secretary of State

SoUIHKRSERs roR BRAzIL--Lste advioes
from Rio Jsneiro state that Col. Wood and
party who went to Brazil to negotiate for
lands for some six hundred Southern plan
ters, had met with an enthusiastic reception.
The President promised all aid in further
.nce Of the project.
By all means let them go-uot only SIX
hundred, but sixty thousand. If there are so
many who want to 90. Whoever, South or
North. are 90 disgusted with the prospect of
freedom and equality of rights for all men
in this nation, or 80 embittered against the
loyal portion of Its inhabitants for having
overpowered the rebellion that they prefer
to exrstriate themselves rather than to live
underthe same rule with them-can be spared
from the country Better men will soon fill
their places.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-12-08

"SucH Is FAxr."-In the carly days,
somewhere about the year of grace 1850,
when Colfax was ''printer man." he
used to be a Jealous member of the Odd
Fellows and be used to visit Indianapolis
oftener than he has of late years. There
was another jealous Odd Fellow which
his name was Weaver, and who 10
now fourishing undertaken in this four
ishing city, and he and Schuyler weie
quite intimate friends. When the speaker
was here few weeks ago, be wss passing
down Washington steet. when he though ne
saw Weaver on the other side. 30 be
crossed and made for him. Coming up, be
held out hand and addressed him cordially
thus: "How are you, Weaver ?" Wea-
yer, who is not man Of brilliant parts.
stared at him minute, and replied "Well
sir, you've got the advantage Of me:
why" says the speaker, returning to the
attack, .'don't you know meg' ''No,"
says the imperturbable undertaken, II
dou' t." "WhY. my name is Colfax," re-
turned Schuyler. "Coliax-Colfax, said
Weaver, scratching his head as if TO arouse
recollection. it appears to me that did
used to know a man by that name, but it's
90 long since heard Of him. l thought he
was deadF'-Indianapohs Letter.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-12-08

SIR MosIoN Pro At HoNE-Sir Morton
Peto. one Of the party of English capitalists
who lately visited this country, made a
speech at Bristol, England, on the 18th Of
November. in which be said ofthis country:
- He received kindness without precedent, and
had the smplest opportunity given him ofknow-
ing everything ne desired to know and it was
his own fault ii the desire for knowledge was
not more than gratihed. lie went there at 4
most interesting epoch Of the history oi Ameri-
ca-at the close Of the most tremendous struggle
known in modern tunes. He did expect 10 ind
exhauston and society somewhat disarranged,
but he saw nothing Of the kind. (Cheers.)
There was nothing throughout the whole Of the
great country that would have led him to sup
pose such a struggle had existed. TO under
stand America they must 90 there, and no man
of business entering lite should consider his edu
cation complete until he paid visit 70 the
United States. He expressed himselfas sstouud-
Ell beyond measure at our greatness, growth
and power, as they had displayed themselves in
war and in peace On the great questions Of
the reconstruction Of the Union and the mante-
nance Of peace between America and England.
he expressed himself as satisfied with the pros
poets and a protest which he made against the
Christian people Of the two countries imbruing
their hands in each other's blood was followed
By loud applause, the whole assemblsge rising
to their feet, and cheering the honorable baronet
most enthusiastically" .-.....
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-12-08
The SCENES OF LESS SrERESDER-To1,

The SCENES OF LESS SrRRESDEE-TOTAL
DnAFPEAKANcE OF The FAMOUS AFPLE TREE-
Tho Richmond Enquirer says -
a gentleman Just from the AppOmatto1 Court
House, informs US that there is nothing LEFT Of
the apple tree under which General Lee surren-
dered. but a red hole in the ground. and il Is
feared that unless the hole is fenced in that also
will be removed by curiosity seekers Ii is
subject worthy Of notice, too. that the
apple tree alluded to was the largest tree IN the
world. being at least forty times the bulk Of the
celebrated California oak. which was about the
size of the citadel in Ham
About nine hundred and seventeen cords Of
this apple tree have already been distributed
over the United States in the shape Of walking
canes, fishing poles, umbrella handles. police
mems clubs, work boxes, sewing machines, writ
ing de- Ks, vest buttons. CORK, charms, lead pen
els, pen handles, toddy muddlers, tooth picks.
tobacco pipes and stuff boxes. The number Of
persons feliciting in these heroic relics, IS est-
mated at about twenty million. which is equiva-
lent to the number Of rebels killed, wounded ami
missing in the late war, according 20 the pub
lshed statements Of the Northern newspapers,
from statistics gathered at the time. Ia fact,
this apple tree enjoys Ss wide circulation as
any bogus medicine, and but for the fact tina;
Gen. Lee didn't surrender under any apple tree
at all. it might be appropriately placed, photo
graphically, among the historic archives Of the
country. ss the greatest tree in 81 history"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-12-08

UNIyERsALIsI ScHooL.-The Commission
ers to settle the location Of the new Univer-
salist Scbool in Vermont. beId meeting
and hearing OF competitors at Montpelier.
November 25i. and Will soyn apnoupce their
decision. Springfield, South Woodstock.
Bethel, Barre and East Montpelier, are the
principal competitors for the location.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-12-08

NORM CAROLINA RATrrIEs THE CoSsIITr-
1IoN.L ANENDxEST.-rhe president received
a dispatch, Friday night, fTom Gov. Holden,
stating that the North Carolina legislature
had ratified. with but six dissenting voices.
the congressional amendment to the consti-
tuition abolishing slavery. Five judges have
been elected-all good selections and three
of Gov Holden's personal appointments have
been confirmed
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-12-08

Speaker Coliax is temporarily at the Ma
tional, but after the organization will occu-
DIV Mr.. Barrett's house, his former residence,
on Four-and-a-half street. Viee-President
Foster will reside at Wizards, as usual
Gen. Banks. and Hon. Jno. B. Alley. viii
reside at C. G. Wizards Ebbitt House. row
one Of the freshest and neetest hotels IN
Washington. Hon. Il. j. Raymond has tax
en- a spacious house corner Of | street a1d
Seventeenth. near Lafayette square, formerly
occupied BY Col. Albert, Of the Topographi-
cal Engineers. Senator Wilson will reside
at the Washington House, as usual VIII
lard's Hotel, as usual, will be the headquar-
tels of many members of both houses. among
whom arc William E. Dodge, of New loFk,
who proposes to prove that be has better
title to the certificate held By Mr.. James
Brooks, than Mr.. Brooks himself has, Ez-
Gov. Hahn, Senator elect, and Jacob Bark
er. Representative elect, from Louisiana.
- Long John - Wentworth, OF Illinois. has
also secured quarters there. yiis'
Senator Harris. Of New York, and Hon.
Samuel Hooper, OF Massachusetts, will occu-
py their spacious residences on ii street, as
heretofore. Judge Spaulding, Of Ohio, is at
Mrs. Carter's, on Capitol Hill. To- a.ii
Senator Foot left Rutland for Washington
on TUESDAY. and viii doubtless occupy the
rooms at Mrs. Carter's, which be has had for
20 many years. Senator Poland leaves on
Tuesday. The Vermont Representatives are
all in Washington Wash Corr. ". Y.
Times.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-12-08

An AFPEAL FROM THE SoUTH FOR CANDID
JUDosESr.-The Macon (Ga.) Journal Indig-
nantly denies the charges OF disloyalty and
hypocrisy. frequently brought against the
southern people in northern newspapers, and
appeals for just judgment after this fashion
"It is objected that the South votes for her
old political and military leaders. And ought
it to he expected tha; the mere fact Of our sub
jugation should change the personal partialities
Of the people, II i. said that we do not 90
heartily and swiftly into compliance with the
demands Of the federal government. Ought
people, Of reason, to be expected to give up un-
told property values, reyolutioniIe all their 50
cial habi 9. and outrage all their honest convic
tons Of policy and eIpediency, as they would
swallow plum? The people OF the South re-
gard emancipation as 3 ruinous policy for them
selves and the negro alike. We hope they are
mistaken but, until experience proves the con-
trary, we may surely demand Of all candid
northern men q fair construction Of the fact that
it is not adopted with gun-aring aud bell-ring
ing. SO also IN reference 10 all the complaints
Of delay in establishing and securing the legal
status Of the Afriean-ought not the fact that
we are working with some promptness, IN the
teeth Of all our own convictions and prejudices-
We say, ought not this fact to call for forbear
ance from the North, and really inspire conf
dence in our honesty and good faith, instead Of
being made the subject Of unmeasured denunci-
alton and abusei 1t has required long school,
ing in adversely and suffering to bring the minds
Of the southern people up or down to the sacrI-
fees they are now making and, By placing
himself in cur position and appealing to bis own
heart and pocket, the northern reviler would be
struck dumb in the midst of his reprosches-
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-12-08

THE Ninth ysRNoNT.-The Fortress Mon
roe correspondent of the New York Head,
under date of November 2Sth says
Orders have been received directing the Thlr-
ty-uinth Illinois regiment, Brevet Brigadier
General o. L. Mann commanding, and Ninth
Vermont regiment, Lieutenant Colonel Herman
Seligsou commanding, to be mustered out OF
service The former regiment, as is well known,
has been a long time on duty at Norfolk, and
the latter at Portsmouth. Both did efficient
service during the war, and have behaved them
selves in a manner which causes general regret
at losing them from this department. This or
der looks very much like an entire withdrawal
of troops from the neighborhood, except those
on garrison duty at the fort.
General Terry's order dated November
oath, directing the mastering out OF nine
regiments, and among them the Ninth YER
mont battalion, is gwen by the same CORES
pondent, who adds that most of the regi-
mepts would doubtless get away within ten
days.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-12-08

~ nan and DO woman is safe who has
,,nrr formed the habit Of looking TO drink
i.r sulace, vr cteeriulptrs. OF eoniUrt.
" hilo tbe world goss well they will likely
i, t,mperste hut IL the hshit is buil; the
rsllr,<,d to drstruct,on i ~ui nady Tor usc,
TIC rails arr lsid down. tho siatiop bouse>
ere. d, and ,hs trsin is "p The hne. waiting
uni, for Tie ioc,u,Ii,c: It comes to US; it
ga pples us, and away We 50 IN moment,
Down the line we have been ysars Construct
ia :. like a fash Of lightning. 10 destruction.
-Chsrles Read.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-12-08
lFrom the Vermont Record
The lay of the Lost Traveller.

The annexed jsts d esprit, and balny poem
by one eN--P- las We can make DcDO-
sition) not Y. P Wills. for his wings are clipt,
but distinguished member ofthe Vermont Bar.
was ''compoged" TO while away the time when
he was waiting loug time at the Essex June
tion, cracking his Sims and cracking his jokes.
and he could not get into the train until it came
along, be got into train Ofthinking, making this
poem a vehicle for his thoughts, and finding
to run glibly. he was Transported without the all
Of steam, where he much likes TO 90, into the
realm Of the MUSES.. Essex junction, near the
city OF Burlington, is point where Il is said
one may sometimes tarry TIL his beard grows.
and Patience has its perfect work There "a "a
good promenade under cover, choice c1licc'ian
Of maps OF railroad routes, and the surroual-
ing scene Is one of interest ROuse's Point Gsai
TO be dark hole which vas sure n entrap tsr
headiOng traveller and hold him in its hospi,atle
shades at least until his clothes we're busted sui
MS appetite was g0rEei. But Essex Junction FOO
this respect now bears away "the bell" We
are too much in haste as a people. It isg0ol 90
have JIRctsoas In those places, Philosophy IS
exemplifed ani the poetic faculty - brought
into play. Sic i'ur ~ 1s'rr
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-12-08

Y. NJ. A The following Lecturers, with
their subjects, are announced by the Lecture
Committee
Friday, Dec. s. 1865. Chsplain J. B. Mer-ln
Subject" "Heroism."
Tuesday, Jan. .. 1856, Rev. A. L Stone, of
Park Street Church, Boston. Subject-"Publio
Spirit"
Friday. Jan. 10, 1866. Frederick Douglass, of
Rochester, n. Y. subject-''The Assassination
and its Lessons.
Tuesday, Feb. s. 1866. Rev. Norman seaver.
of Rutland. Subjeot-"An Evening with the
Orators
Other lectures will be announced in
due season.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-12-08

NswsrAPokrAL.-Mr. Mead has gone out
Of the MiddlebuIy Register. and Lyman E.
Knapp. lately L,eut. Colonel of the 18th.
has gone in as editor of the same. 1be
Publishing firm is Knapp & Fuller.
The first number OF new Vermont ex-
change comes to US in shape of the Orange
County Eagle, published at West Randolph
by p. P. Ripley, who has returned from the
war and taken up his old trade.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-12-08
STATE OF VERMONT.
SECRETARY OF STATES OFFICE,

MoSrPELIrR, Nov q, 1866.
hereby certify that the foregoing thirteen
sections are true copy Of an act to incorporate
the University Of Vermont and State Agricultu-
raj College, passed by the General Assembly at
the annual session, A D. 1866, approved Nov.
9, 1865, as appears by the files and records in
this office.
Given under my hand and the seal Of this Of
L S. ; fee. this 9th day of November, A. D.
1885.
RODNEY LIND
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-12-08

REAL EsTAiE.-We bear that E. ". Chase
has cold his homestead on the corner of Elm
and Adams streets to Captain Henry Mayo,
for 5000.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-12-08
\ Galveston, Texas, correspondent writes

\ GaITestOn, Texas, correspondent WIIIes
''I have to-day seen Confederate colonel,
with his full uniform on, stars and all. driving
a dray, with a mule whose harness WAS made of
ropes. A late lieutenant general Of the rebel
army is a clerk in IN express Office at New Or
leans, and the officer who drove Oft Franklin
and his fifteen thousand men st Sabine, is bar
keeper at Houston
Much more sensibly employed than those
who spend their time contriving how they
can make the negroes work while the white
men do nothing but idle, drink, and swear
at abolitlonists.