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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-03-22
\ VERY STRANGE CASE.

We learn from Mr.. Bradley, Of the Adiu-
tant Generals Office, that very strong hopes
are entertained that Major Charles Buxton,
of the llth Vermont, reported killed in the
battle Of Winchester. Sept 70, 1861. and
since that date till now unheard OF among
the living and unseen by any of his former
acquain tances, Is still alive. His comrades
saw him shot in the head. recognized his
body among the dead laid it out and buried
1t Themselves, and subsequently the rcma ms
were removed to Bellows Falls and there
inferred, yet, on the 9Th of tins month
Charles Buxton wrote to the Adjutant Cen
erai from Lynehburgh, Va. stating that he
was killed Iso says the letter but that, some
time afterwards. ne found himself alive and
IN Springfield, H., without money, without
friends. and unable to convince anybody of
his identity, or that be was an officer in
Vermont regiment that thereupon. from
necessity, he enlisted in the L 5 army as a
private, and was recently discharged for
disability. The object Of his letter was TO
get a copy of bis commission from the Adiu-
tant General, by means of which be could
have transportation from Lynchburgh TO
Bellows. The letter clearly indicates that the
writer is insane-we must say, If he Is the
real Charles Buxton, from the eject of the
wound IN his head. Mr.. Bradley compared
the letter carefully with reports Of Captain
Buxton Che went out as Captain of Co. G..
llth Vt, and was promoted Major.) in the
AdJutant Generals Office. and found a re-
markahle agreement in the hand writing.
Tie then forwarded the letter to Bellows
Falls to be exhibited to Mr. Buxton's wife,
but incredulitT was 50 strong among her
neighbors that little attention was paid to
1t. Mr.. Bradley heard nothing from Bel
lows Falls for week, and then went there
himself, and compared the letter with Mr..
BuxtOn's papers. and after the most rigid
scrutinity by himself and lawyers Slough
ton and Brldgman, it was considered proved
that Charles Buxton is living In the
meantime copy OF the Commission had
been sent to Col. Wilcox, L. ). Army, who
commands at Lynchburgh. The case was
to Gov. Dillingham;, who found the |
probability so strong that Major Buxton is
still living and IN need Of relief, as to re- |
quire him TO direct Adj. Gen Wells to 90 |
after him. Yesterday (l5;h) Col. Wilcox |
was advised by telegraph to keep Buxton, as
Gen. Wells would go for him. Col Wilcox
replied that Buxton left for Worcester,
Mass, ten days ago. Mrs. Buxton was then |
asked by telegraph if she knew Of any rca-
son why her husband should 20 to worces-
ter, and she replied that she did not. Last
evening, Messrs. Wells and Bradley went to
Bellows Falls to institute thorough search
or Mr.. Buxton, who, it is supposed, was
lead and is alive again. Should this sup
position prove true, the case will be stranger
wen than that OF COlyin. In that case
here was no Identification OF the body of
he supposed dead
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-03-22

The Provincial authorities regard this as an
objective point for the Fenians. and are hurry
ing forward troops to its defence Three hun
dred are now there and more are ON the way.
The fort Is three miles above this place The
St Lawrence IS frozen and the ice would afford
safe crossing for an army were one here ready
TO cross.
Another desIatch Of Saturday saws the
excitement at Ocdensburgh is on the IN
crease. and night the trips Of tie ferry boat
across to Prescott have been discontinued !;
many strangers have lately gone through
ogdensburgh, rumors Of active movements
are qui;e numerous and various point. on the
frontier are being strongly fortified.
y Toronto despatch Of the came date says:
The military authorities are making active
preparations 10 receive the Fenisns. should they
attemp, another raid. Halfa battery Of artil-
!ery and 30 men Of the 18th regiment we're sent
10 Bradford this morning. Ii is expected that
two troops If Hussars will Join them in few
days brigade, TO consist Of artillery, caval-
y and uiautry Of the reguisr army snd 1000
volunteers. viii rendezvous at Brantford. From
this place they can be transported east or west
St short notice
|; was reported at the Fenian headq aarters
in New York Friday that q communication
had just been received from the Chief Exc
cutiye Of the Provisional Government Of tue
Irish Republic, 10 the effect that the war
had been commenced ''in esrnest," and that
the movements Of Irish troops up to the
present were merely feints to cover more
important ones which would be inaugurated
ere many Gays. 1t is also stated that the
men are in good courage end trim for fight
ing. and anticipate success. IN official
statement iayors tie opinion that an upris-
ing Will take place simultaneously in Eng
land, Scotland, Wales and Ireland. James
Stephens has been in Paris for some time
past opdoGvoIing to re-establish himselfwith
he Directories OF tie /. r. B.. but it Is be.
li',d taat the members composing the
sane have refused to c5nddc their interests
any longer 20 his keeping
4 London despatch Of noon thursday
says
The Fenian troubles are rot altogether ended.
The Government has just dispatched four gun
boats TO Dublin and they will he posted at diff
ferent places in the River Liffey
The fenisus have taken refuge from the Brit
ish troops in the Wicklow Mountains, few
miles south Of Dublin. where they are perishing
from the extremely cold heather
II IS stated that private information had been
received to the effect that Sir Frederic Bruce
bad advised the British Government to allow no
more news Of the F,uian rising to be forwarded
over the cable
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-03-22

MAPLE SUGAR.-Some people indulge the
notion that tor a good sugar season there
must be large quantity of snow upon the
ground in the tapping season. A Massachu-
sets exchange lately suggested that the
sugar season in Vermont was likely to be a
failure because so little snow had fallen the
past season in the State. We think most OF
our sugar makers, however, viii hardly
concur IN this theory but, lest some NAV
do so, we wish to say chat according to our
observation as to seasons in the past. those
IN which Large quantities Of snow fell, and
remained on the ground, have been the least
productive as sugar seasons
There Il reason in that-when there is much
snow there is less frost in the ground, and
when the snow continues late IN the spring
the thawing commences in the ground, and
when the snow finally leaves, the ground IS
Tree from frost, and sap ceases to flow with
proiusion. Deep frosts in the ground, with
little snow, and surface thaws and freezes.
create active circulation of the sap, and
productive sugar seasons follow, We think
experienced sugar makers will coincide in
this view Of the case, and therefore we trust
none who have sugar trees will fail 10 make
full preparations for making all the SUGAR
they possibly can. They will thus enrich
not only themselves but the State. We con-
tend that the present indications point to an
extraordinary good sugar season. Let all
try lt.-CdiedoHin.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-03-22

Dispatches from England and Ireland Of
the 18th and 10th say
Four more vessels Of war have sailed fol
the Iiish coast. Large bodies Of troops
have been sent TO Liverpool 10 preserve the
peace, a rising Of the Irish in that city being
unprecedented. Large numbers of Fenians have
been captured in various parts Of Ireland, and
many have been convicted for high treason
Two Fenian Head Centres, named Burns and
Rea, have been arrested in Belfast.
On this side the water there is some little
Fenian excitement. A sensational y. Y.
Sunday paper states that Roberts and the
fenian Senate are making extensive prepar-
stions FOR new Canadian campaign. They
possess % COO breech-loaders, and it is said
from $1,000 to 5000 Fenlans will cross
into Canada at the orders of Roberts as soon
as transportation can he furnished.
The objective point to be Montreal, but
Kingston and Toronto will also be attacked.
Washington despatch of Friday evening
says
Gen. Grant received information to-day that
another invasion Of Canada by the Fenisns from
Vermont is contemplated, and he st once took
measures TO preserve neutrality
A despatch from ogdensburgh Friday
evening says;
Fort Wellington at Prescott OF the opposite
aide of the river has been put in n defensive
condition and garrisoned.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-03-22

A despatch from Columbia, ; C. state,
that a very enthusiastic meeting Of cJl0rsi
people was held there Yesterday 70 celebrate
in an appropriate manner the passage Of tn
bill cnlranchIsing the eolored race. Address.
were made by Gen. Wade Hampton, ex L. s
Senator VIM. F. DeSaus5ure Of 5. c., EF
Arthur, Hon. F. W. Palley, j. G. Cir,
Rev. David Pickett and Beverly Nash, g.
two latter cllJred.
Mr.. Nash in his address stated that OF q
convention should be called in South Caro-
lima, the colOred men would probably nOmin
ate and give their support to the best men
IN the State, and will urge Congress to re
peal the DISTINGUISHING clause which depriyes
them Of the services Of those in whom they
have the greatest confidence.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-03-22
Married.

In this city, Thursday morning, March 18th, ST
the residence Of Mai. G. s. Blodgett, BY the Rev
L. G. Ware, Capt. EUGENE YrELE and Miss MARY J..
BL0DsErr, all Of Burlington.
In Burlington, March %, by Rev. Isaac McAnu,
Mr.. ANDREW J. Howard snd Miss MARY GIBss
both of Burlington.
In Milton, on the 18th ult BY the Rev. Levi
Warner, Mr.. Z WHITNEY % Miss IRENE HIIL,
both Of Milton.
In Morristown, Mar. 18th, at the Methodist par-
sonase, BY Rev. B. Cox. Mr.. Frank S. Collins AM
Miss Electa B. Baker, both OF Colchester.
At Williston, on the 18th inst, By the Rev L. s.
Walker, Mr. Allen S. Wright OF wnliston, and Sis
Loyisl A. Dow Of Hinesburgh.
In Hinesbursh, Mar 18th, by Rev c. E. Ferria
Arson B. Cook Of Westford, and Agnes Fraser ai
"A nesburrE
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-03-22

The NEW LONDON ELoPEMKNr CAsg.-Tbe
citizens of New London, Conn. are greatly
exercised about an affair which happened
lately. One Samuel NJ. Carr, for wears A
respectable farmer and lately keeper of a
hotel in that city, took his family to New
York, en- route for California, sent his wife
to Boston to look up some baggage which
he said was lost, and Immediately took
vessel Tor South America in company with a
Mrs. Burpee a divorced woman who had
lived IN his family about year. lie took
MS three children and all his property.
dis wife, utterly destitute, managed to
reach her relations in New HAMPSHIRE.
she was much esteemed in New London and
immediately after her return prominent men
rendered their services to aid in the arrest of
her guilty husband, while the ladies' If
New London went at once to work To raise
money tor her present comfort and
support. Several hundred dollars
were subscribed by citizens to defrav
the expenses OF the detective Off.
Gers in New York who have the matter in
charge. In the town meeting at New Ior-
don 1T was voted to raise $500 to aid in the
arrest return and prosecution of Samuel 81
Carr. His detection at Panama ia .or.;a.rod
quite probable.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-03-22

QUITE Fish SToRr-The Milwaukee Sen-
tiHei tells the following, on the faith Of a
gentleman Of undoubted veracity:
A number of men and boys were at work al
most opposite the Detroit and Milwaukee depot
when one of the number saw an enormous stur.
geon swim ming near the surface Of the water
close by the dock. The party armed themselves
with poles and other weapons, while a boy
named Patrick Nolan procured a boat hook and
resolved upon the capture Of the monster. Pat
rick made lunge at the fish and caught the
hook IN its back; but before he had time to brace
himself and haul the fish on the dock, it darted
out into the river, jerking him from his footing
into the icy water. The boy held on to the boat
hook and was dragged with great velocity out
into the middle Of the stream, and then ont
toward the lake.
The spectators, meanwhile, were almost para
lyzed with terror. They were powerless to help
Nolan, and could only look on and see him
dragged through the water by a mons;rous fish
at rate Of speed exceeding that of the fastest
row boat. They called to him to release his
hold Of the boat hook; but he, either too much
terrified to heed. or not beng able to hear chung
fast TO 1t as II It was his only hope Of life The
monster fish, msddeped by pain, and terrified
BY the load he was dragging, lashed the water
into fakes Of foam as he sped outward toward
the great lake. never staying in his mad course.
Death seemed the only fate awaiting the bow.
and one or two Of those On shore knelt down
sud implorsd the mercy Of Heaven upon bis
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-03-22
NEWS OF THE WEEk
BY TELEGRAPH.
WASHINGTON, March

Gen Schofeld's order upon assuming CON
msnd Of the Virginia military districts 10
der the Reconstruction bill gives much
satisfaction The order was read in the
House of delegates Of that State and after
considerable debate was referred to the com
mittee On Federal Relations.
Senators Ould, Mckay and Others have
returned to Richmond from Washington.
having, as reported, partly accomplished the
passage of sir. Wilson's DILL in the Z. S
Senate, which was the object Of their mis-
sion to Washington.
Gentlemen from Georgia state the people
there are ready to accept the terms Of the
Sherman bill, under the proposition of "a
Gov. Brown.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-03-22
MAsnNcroN- March %

The President Will send the Supplemental
Reconstruction bill back by Friday. Hc
will veto it, and it Will instantly be passed
over the veto.
Prominent Senator's now urge an ADJOURN
ment to December; others want the Session
to be prolonged week or two longer on &C
count Of the vacant Offices, but the majority
are determined on speedy adjournment.
Gov. Hamilton is gong to establish rad
zeal paper in Galveston, Texas. There Is
not much chance Of carrying the state for
the Repu blieans.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-03-22

SUFFERING AT THE SOUrH, AND Its RELIEF.
General Howard says that in addition to
the million dollars from Congress, five hun
dred thousand should be raised by the
people. Governor jenkins Of Georgia. tele-
graphs that the destitute IN Georgia number
| 10000 whites and 80, 600 blacks. Destitu-
tion in South Carolina is even larger than in
Georgia. In the northern counties Of Ala
bama and Georgia extreme want exists
among the poorer classes Of whites. and
especially in families whose fathers died in
military service. The present suffering
must continue until a crop Is made, which
will not be until August l, 1867 Wherev-
er fish can be obtained the people will not
starve; but in the Interior, until the crop
OF berries comes in, they must chiefly depend
on aid from abroad.
\ irightlul picture Of want is given IN
private letter from an army officer IN South
Carolina who says large portion of the
people are on the verge OF starvation, the
girls and widows turning prostitutes to get
food.
The Maryland Senate on Tuesday, by a
vote Of Il to l, passed bill appropriating
100000 for the relief Of the suffering at
the South
The government has given the Relief
Committee in New York the free use Of the
barque Purveyor, and she will be loaded
this week with full cargo Of corn. Her
capacity is about $4,000 bushels The
Commission hope to obtain another ship to
he filed with corn novt ,veoL
The relief fund in Boston has reached
$685. ST that OF New York on Monday
had reached 100000. We notice $50 80
from Bishop Hopkins and ST. Paul'= church,
Of this city.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-03-22

Business CHANGEs.-The firm Of SNlrH a
PLATT in this city has been dissolved by
mutual consent, and the business in Unl5p
Block will be continued by the senior partner
Mr.. GeO.T. Smith. Mr.. Plat has taken the
store at Winooski where he will continue
business and hereafter each concern will he
indepedent Of the other.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-03-22
NV YoRk. MIR. ~

Letters received here state that the work
Of t0rtitying Vera Cruz was being pushed
rapidly forward The artillery Of the de
parting French corps had been shipped and
the evacuation would not last more than six
days longer.
Marshal Baztiue was expected to leave in
a day or two on his trip from the interior.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-03-22
NEw Y0Rk. Mar. Is

\ Washington special says Messrs. Benp
min Baker and James ". Maher, represeu-
tatives Of the Irish Republic in America. had
an important interview with President
johnson yesterday afternoon with a view %
soliciting recognition Of belligerent rights ty
the American Government. The delegation
wore c1rdiallY received BY the President
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-03-22

Forty Of the prisoners recently captured
have been committed for trial at Limerick
on charge Of high treason.
Archbishop Cullen praises the Govern
ment tor its clemency TO the rebels in Ire
land
Various indications lead to the appgeheu-
sion that another general rising will be at
tempted on sunday.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-03-22

Chinese goods to the value Of half a mil
hon OF dollars have been seized by the off,
GERS OF the Government at San Fraucisco Fl,
alleged undervaluation Importers general.
ly regard the seizure as unwarrspted and
arbitrary. The Chinese merchants have
t,elegraphed to Hong Kong, revoking all or.
dsrs until the matter is settled.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-03-22
THE wEEKLY.rREE PRESS

TAG BURIIseroS WEEKLY FREE Pass Is pub
lished every Friday morning, and contains the
latest news reports Of Boston markets AID Cam
bridge Cattle Market full State, County and ocal
Intelligence we'll selected Miscellany. SC, &c
Nocare AT. outlay will be spared 10 make il a re-
Sable, interesting ana valuable family journal.
The circulation Of the FREE Pass exceeds that
Of any paper in the region, and it Is. therefore.
unrivaled medium for advertisers
We desire to give additional attention 10 the Joe
oR ssu' Of the various towns in this and adjoining
Counties. in which our Weekly has a numerous cir
eulstion, and shall esteem it fa.or # our reader
will forward Us any items Of interest.
TKREs; Two DoLLA Rs per year, L. advance
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-03-22

Mr.. Henry VI. MITCHELL has purchased
the stock IN trade of his father JAMES
MITCHELL, Esq, who is one Of the oldest
merchant tailors in the State The custom
department will be kept up under the
excellent supervision of Mr.. Mitchell,
senOr.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-03-22

PoRr HENRY.-At recent Far gwen by
the ladies Of the Congregational Society in
Port Henry, the liberal sum Of six hundred
dollars was realized. This money Will DC
applied to improving the interior OF their
already handsome and commOdious church.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-03-22

RESULTS OF LIcENsE.-Tbe old license or
regulating law, had two great ideas which
were depended upon to regulate the traffic.
by the granting of license to men of good
moral character only, and who were directed
by the law not to sell to men who were
drinking { excess. What was the result of
this regulating? In a small town NOT
twenty miles from Boston, for twenty. FIVE
years and up to prohibition, there were three
stores and one tavern licensed to regulate
the sale of liquor. OF twenty men Of GOOD
moral character licensed as regulators as
many as twelve certainly became drunkards
and OF their customers, the list Of names
posted up in their places of business became
so long, that 1t was sometimes mistaken for
a list Of the voters OF the town. The same
town now, under prohibition, is entirely
free from the terrible curse, no LIQUOR i
s'ld there and there are no drunkards, and
Il \. Is one OF the most pleasant and happy
little towns in the Commonwealtb.-Ps.
oorder. - -
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-03-22

REAL EsrArE.-The city has purchased
the Sawyer lot, lying just south Of j. \.
ArIbur's residence on North Avenue, con-
tainpg twenty-three and one-hall acres, for
$500. The purchase has been made with
a view of making this lot the city cemetery.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-03-22

LlNUlNf NIlIlu " Ft-
Arrests Of Fenians still continue TO ts
made in Ireland. Head Centre Dennis Don
ovan has been caught at Cork Gen.
Burke, one OF the Fenian leaders. who wa.
recently captured with 40 others. has been
taken 20 CIonmel and put in irons
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-03-22

NEW Mrsrc.-H. L. Story Of this city,
publisher. lays on our table
Annie Polka, by D. 3. worley, "a easy,
pleasing one.
81 Brother, DON'T 20 out Song. by
Dexter Smith, arranged By Geo. NJ Clark,
a Temperance song, dedicated to the Good
Templars Of Vermont.
c. NJ. Tremaine, publisher OF New York
sends us
Juvenile Party Galop, by Jasieuski.
" Where have the Beautiful gone 2''
Duet, by j. G. CLARK.
Oliver DitsOn 4 Co, Publishers, Of Bos-
ton, send us the following
Dear Father come down with the
Stamps Wilder.
"a Blow gentle gales Brinley Richards.
- Napoleon to Josephine" Mrs Onslow.
" The Bridge (Longrellow) Lady
Carew.
&" Cote de La Mer" c. r. Miles.