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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-05-02

ocracy generally have pledacd themselves by
legislative and conventional resolutions to OPP
pose and to resist coercion. We have been
assured that if the Black Republican govern
us overthrow the Black Republican party
The time has come when the true friends Of
the South-of State rights--of popular liberty
and the rights we are defending, will mani
fest themselves. There is no longer neutral
ground all who are not for us are against u.s..
The Mail and the South generally may as
well understand now as at any future day that
all of the North are against treason and rebel
lion.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-05-02

"Inspector General" The 2nd section of the
same act afIixes a penalty of fee dollars for
each months neglect to make such return.
The 10th section of the act just passed (which
act is published in full in another column) in
creases the penalty affixed to this neglect to the
sum of fifty dollars The listers of the several
towns have the present month of May in which
to complete and make these returns, and they
should attend to that duty at once. II the
blanks are not yet received from the Adjutant
and Inspector General the enrolment can be
made and then all that will he necessary will be
to copy the results in the blanks when they ar
rive
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-05-02

rows this Spring may prove most effective
trenches" whereby we may manfuly beslege
these furnishing rebels. In every field you
may cause the "tossels" of grain TO wave, every
stalk Of which may prove mghtier than a
plumed soldier in sustaining the right. And
this Fall you may thus be able to ,,shell out
from your graneries, that which shall tell more
for the cause of the country, than the batteries
of Sumter and Pickens united.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-05-02
BISHOP HOPKINS FOR THE UNION.

To THE EDITOR OF TIE PHQENIX,-S =
VIII you do me the favor to publish in your
paper the following taken from the Burlington
Sentinel? / am aware of the peculiar views
held by Bishop Hopkins upon the subject
of slavery with which the people of his di-
Geese have no sympathy, yet it is but an act of
justice to say, that he gives no countenance to
secession or rebellion but is firm and decided
friend of the Union. And am happy in be-
lieving that no stauncher friend OF the Govern
ment is to be found in the Green Mountain
State. A CHURCHMAN.
MEssRs. EDIToRs--I have been repeatedly
asked "what were the views of Bishop Hop
kins on the war" received from him private
least idea of its publication. Most of the lat
ter relating to other matters, take the liberty
of making an extract, without his knowledge,
as think i, answeres the questions have been
asked--most freely and directly No man be-
lieves in sustaining the Government II ore firm
ly than he.
MANCHESTER, Vermont April %, 1861.
NV BELOVED Son:
lam on principle
q fast friend to the duty of obedience 10 the
Government and opposed to anything like re-
bellions against constituted authority. 1t is
one thing to try what can be done for peace,
while peace seems possible, and it is quite an
other thing to cry peace, peace, when war is
determined on by the government of the land,
to which, whether right or wrong, every good
citizen is enjoined to submit himself unless in
those cases which involve a direct breach of the
law of God, THAT certainly is not the case no'c.
The South has struck the first blow of actual
aggression, and it would be hard to blame the
Government for a war which however it might
have been avoided some months ago) now seems
inevitable. | would suggest your put
ting out Il UNION FLAG on the tower as sym
Dol of your patriotism, if you think proper. II
would be quite acceptable to me for | am as
strong friend to the Union as any one"
/ would but add, NIessrs. Editors, that the
Flag has been subscribed for already, and viii
appear on the tower of the Vermont Episcopal
Institute as soon as it can possibly be procured
Il. A. ii.
VT Epis. Institute, April % 1861.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-05-02
VERMONT VOLUNTEERS.

1t IS gratifying in the extreme to note the
indications of enthusiastic response which come
from every portion of the State, in answer to
the call of the President and to the recent ac-
ton of the Legislature. Six regiments, in adj
dition to the one already in The field under Col
Phelps were called for last week, two immedi-
ately and four others prospectively, and now
more than enough companies to fill the whole
six regiments have signifed their readiness for
organization, and are waiting somewhat i'm
patiently for the necessary papers. We think
no one will now hesitate to believe that the
Green Mountain Boys are ready to do their full
share in the maintenance of the government
under which they live.
1t is TO be hoped that our patriotic fellow cti-
zens who have volunteered to serve their coun-
try will not grow impatient at the necessary
delay attending their organization. The prop
er instructions for that purpose are now in prep
aration and will be issued at the earliest prac-
,icable opportunity They may be expectehin
a very few days. In the mean time it must be
borne in mind that but twenty of the sixty
companies offered can be accepted tor immedi-
service. In the distribution of these twenty
companies it will BE- reasonable to expect tina,
the preference will be given to those counties
which have furnished no troops for the lst Reg
iment. Under this supposition this county viii
furnish two companies
We have received dispatch from the Adju
tant and Inspector General directing that "nc
uniform for new companies should be made unit
general pattern is prescribed for the same"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-05-02
AN GORGEOUS MISTAKE.

The secessionists have all along been stimu-
lated in their treason and rebellion by the ex-
pectation of material aid from those persons
here at the North who opposed the election of
Mr. Lincoln. The tone of many of the leading
opposition newspapers, until within very re-
cent date, encouraged this expectation. So
thoroughly did this idea possess the minds of
the secession leaders that very recently prom
inent dem ocrat in this State received letter,
as we are informed, from one Of these expec-
tants requesting him to see that a democratic
convention was Immediately called in Vermont
to express sympathy with the South in their
treason and to furnish them aid it is needless
to suggest that the answer to that letter will
not prove particularly satisfactory.
OF a like tenor is the following extract Of
an article that appeared in the Montgomery
Mail of April 10Th, and which has been handed
us. In Gan appeal to the Friends and Allies
of the South" this language is held
"The Border States and the Northern Dem
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-05-02
WIN. ;. SOUTHGATE
Litchfeld, Conn, April 20, 1861.

IT, The following letter has been handed us
by Geo. A. Merrill, Secretary of Civil and Mil
itary Affairs, which will explain itself;
ST. JouNsBuRY, April 80, 1861.
SIR:
In reply to your enquiries respecting the in
spection and enrolment of. volunteer COM
pany at, | am instructed by the Cover
nor to inform you that such permission is gran
ted, subject to the condition Of a general order
which will soon be issued. And l am also in
structed to publish this note for the information
Of those who have made similar enquiries in
relation to companies already formed or to be
formed in different parts of the State.
The Governor goes this day to Rutland for
the purpose, in connection with the Adjutant
and Inspector General, OF completing the ar
rangement for mastering into rendezvous tire
first Vermont regiment, now ready for the U.
S. service Meantime there will be no I'M
necessary delay in issuing a general order and
appointing the proper officers for the enlist
ment of the two additional regiments required
by the recent act of the Legislature
GEO. a. MERRILL,
Sec'y of Civil & Military Affairs
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-05-02
mo rogue c'er felt the halter draw
With good opinion of the law"

In Cheshire County, New Hampshire, patri-
otto enthusiasm is at "concert pitch" Keene
has furnished company under command of
Capt. II. c. Henderson, and with the aid of one
or two other towns has a second company ready,
of which rileslon A. Barker of Westmorelnnd,
is Captain, and II. b. Titus of Chesterfield, LIST
Lieutenant. Fitzwilliam, Swanzey, Marlboro,
Nelson and Rndge are also furnishing soldiers.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-05-02

Due NoTIcE.-The government has notified
Governor Leteher of Virginia that any approach
of the rebel troops toward Washington will be
the signal for an instant attack on Richmond
and Norfolk
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-05-02
VTOs
Sec'y of Civil & Military Affairs.
The Bellows Falls Arqus has broke out in

The Bellows Falls argus has broke out in a
new spot. He is out in an article against "Mob
Law" and he wakes eloquent in the defence of
the "inalienable right" of everybody to say what
they choose. Any attempt to abridge this right
will, in his judgment, "inaugurate civil war at
their own fresdes." Now in the main this is
pretty good doctrine, but the time at and the
earnestness with which this idea is enforced by
the argus reminds us of what was once well
written by the author of book that will never
go out of print,
"No rogue Ger felt the halter draw
With onod inio noft ha lnty
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-05-02

TO The narrative which occupies place in
our outside columns, entitled sour Country"
we commend to every one of our readers, as
calculated to give proper direction to the patri-
otism now manifest in all.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-05-02
No. AN Act making m appropriation for aiming,
&c., the Militia of the State.

II is hereby enacted, &c.
SEC l. The sum of one million dollars is hereby
appropriated for the purose of more perfectly orgal-
izing arming equppiug drilling and providing for
the militia of this State, and for such other purposes
may he provided by law.
Snc. g The treasurer Of the State is hereby author
zed under the direction Of the governor ana eu'en-
mt governor, to borrow the credit Of the State for
immediate use, for the purposes specified IN the first
section of this act, sum not exceeding five hundred
thousand dollars and issue therefor the bonds Of this
State IN such form, for such amounts and PAYABLE ut
such bank in the city OF Boston, Mssichu.ets rs the
treasurer may from time to tine designate. giving
public notice thereof, at such times not exceedi ten
years from the dates thereof the governor cuten-
ant governor and treasurer shall deem exped ent and
ut rate OF interest not exceeding six per cent per an
mum, payable semi-unnually, with semi-annuul inter
est coupons, signed by the treasurer attached thereto
said bonds shall be signed by the governor and lieu
tenant governor and countersigned by the treasurer
and be made negotiable, and copy OF this act certi-
fled 10y the secretary Of State, shall be printed upon
the back Of sand bonds And in the event that future
eXigences shall, in the opinion Of the governor mud
lieutenant governor require It, and they shall so order
the treasurer shall borrow upon the credit Of the state
for the purposes specified in the first section of thi.
act, an additional sum not exceeding five hundred
thousand dollars and issue bonds therefor in the same
manner, upon the same conditions, and with like lin
tatons = SGT forth in this section.
SIC. 3. The secretary Of State shall keep in his Of
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-05-02
To The Editor of The Repnblicnn .


Allow me to contradict the statement in your
issue. of the 26th inst, under the heading of
"Ihe Roll of Infamy," that "Capt. Andrew
Talcott, of the U. S. Typographical engineers a
native of Connecticut has gone to Richmond TO
supcrintend the manufacture of arms to be used
against the federal government" Can't Tai
colt resigned his commission in the army twen-
| ty-iive years ago, was never connected with the
typographical engineers, and is not now super
intending the manufacture of arms in Richmond
He is now, and was before its secession, tempo-
rarily employed in Virginia as an engineer
Although northern man by birth, by marriage
and residence in the South he has become q
southcrner in feeling.
Since the publication of the above paragraph
relating to Capt. T., in your paper some of the
patriots of Bratteboro, VT, where Mrs 7. and
a portion of the family have for some time re.
sided, have demanded, in behalf of the public
safety, that son of the Captain staying there
a boy of 10 years, should leave the town i'm
mediately. To be sure the citizens of b. as
body would not countcnance such mean ac
Of prescription, but will they allow themselve,
to be governed at all in this terrible crisis b,
the furious counsel of self-constituteh vigil
ance committee, whose leaders are not likel,
even to smell the powder of the rebels either il
Washington or in Baltimore.
WIN. ). SOUTHGATE.
Litchfeld, Conn, April 20, 1861.
am glad to see the treachery of Capt. Tai
colt denied. The New York Commercial SAT
it would surprise his friends and family. L
this connection the position of visitors from tn
South is worth stating Il have been aske
more than once, Are ladies from the South sgt
here this summer? Of course they are. The
will receive every courtesy and attention. The
can report nothing the rebel South will wish
hear. We ,cdnt her to know the truth. An
southern men with northern principles are we
come among us; but what rouses the conteml
of our community is the presence of nofhe,
men with southern principles, and they are SAT
from everything but the law against treason.
, w
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-05-02

No. s.-An Act to privilege soldiers from arrest.
II is hereby enacted, &c.
SEC. /. All officers, non-commissoned officers,
musicians and prvates who may be enrolled in tins
State for service under the Government of the the
United States, shall, while under orders for service
either under the authority Of this State or the United
States, lin all except for treason, felony and
breach of the peace,) be privileged from arrest and
imprisonment from the date Of such enrolment to the
time of their discharge from such service.
SEC. 2. This act shall take effect from its passage
Approved April 20, 1861.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-05-02

No. 9-An Act to provide for the families of citizens
of Vermont mustered into the service of the United
States.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-02-12

Yale COLLEGE is a Republicans College. Her hitfory
and her present training by tend TO promote
loose or disoreanizing ideas Of government but her
spirit, past and present. is Of loyalty TO constu'
tona obligations and tcGrlessneo tn the maintenance
Of those principles rhich are so much more rdlsdote
than all Unions and all human Governments. Her
voice, to-day, assure you, lie that OF earnest,
heartfelt gratitude 10 The TRIBUNE for its bravery and
moral strength in standing 20 infexiby and powerfully
on the platform of principles which labored aud
prayed to vndicate and establish in the late campaign
All thanks that in the midst of such general and pro-
found demoralizati m there ia sheet that dare TO
be simply consiseR-tbat dares 10 say, in face OF me-
mace and danger that meant something by the Chi
caeo Platform and were in earnest IN the election Of
Abraham Liz coin.
The Republicans Of Yale, like you, are sick Of the
word Compromise" The history of the last thirty
years Is too well-known and too significant, not to i'm
press them with the conviction that in great moral
conflict like this it is the sheerest folly well
ardce, TO defert principle. The heartiness which
hear the tone of The TRIBUNE commended all sides
is to me one of the surest signs that the hearts
of the Republican masees are true TO the
sublime faith which We PROGRESSED few months
ago. The great leaders who now, for the first time,
are adopting the enemys cry of Compromise, cannot
beguile. even by the sweetness of their words the
stern moral convictions of New.EnglaDd into any, the
least, surrender of Republican principle. God speed
The TRIBusE, and confusion he to all eompromlsers is
the voice of the Yale College Republicans. p.B.o.
Yale College Feb. 9, 1861.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-02-12
FROM SOUTH CAROLINA.
LETTING SUMTER ALONE.
From Our Special Correspondent

from OuT cpeciai Correspondents
CHARLESTON, S. c., Feb z, 1861.
However much is said about the immineDce Of
the attack on Fort Sumter, it seems that the ar
rangements are not quite complete yet and in
order to gain another term Of delay, without
sacrifice Of pride, it is now given out that the
whole question as to the proprety of the attack,
shall rest with the prospective Provisional Govern
ment at Montgomery. The fort, it is believed,
cannot be taken without involving loss of 500
to coo men at least and there are also difficult
ties in regard to Major Ripley, who is disguised
with the procrastinatng policy of the Government,
and will probably transfer his sword to another
Of the rebeiOus States But there, too, the Off
GERS are disconnected, and Major Chase the ablest
of them all, and one of the best military engineers
in the country Il believe Marylander by birth),
has just thrown up bis commission in the Florida
service. as much disguised with the state Of
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-02-12

things m Florida, as Major Ripley Win that IN
South Carolina.
The psssipp Of the ordinance Of secession in
Texas has had wonderful effect upon young
Rhetts poetcal genius, and in his paper OF to-day
appear a series of stanzas unsurpassed IN tneir
inspired and imprisoned strain for liberty, py
anything published since the publication OF Iassos
and Milton's epics, and beginning with thrilling
appeal to Texas
"Up! up with the Lone Star Banner"
and ending with q pathetic reference to
"Tbst Solitary Star"
tbus combining the most rousing herG'm with
the most romantic sadness.
You will remember the sneers Of The Mercury
at nv announcement of the appointment OF North,
to superior position in the Navy. Yesterday II
was officially confirmed in The Courier.
The strong popular demonstration in favor OF
the Union in Virginia, has thrown the Secession
ists into the utmost CONSERVATION, and the feel
ing now is one of the greatest Encouragement
The secrecy of the proceedings Of the Convention
at Montgomery, contribute still more to ALLEVIATE
the popular sympathy, while the Disunionism
among the different Secessionist States threatens
10 become fatal source of dlscord.
Mr.. Gourdn, since bis return to this city,
speaks freely about the determination of the
North TO vindicate the laws Of the nation, after
the inauguration of the new President, and his
communication has greatly increased the gloom
and encouragement which now prevails in seces.
sion circles.
According to statement in The Mercury,
contract for one thousand military coats for the
Palmetinello volunteers has been concluded with
a New-York firm, the coats to be made in Balti-
more. What rogues these NEWCOMERS are !!
They make money even out of tie military Juror
of the CharestOnians.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-02-12
LIE CRISIS.
n, Ioys q. WHITTIER.

Bl JOHN O.. WHITTIER.
The day Is breaking in the Eat Of which the prophets
told,
Now brisltens up the sky of Time the Christian Age
of Coli:
Old Might to Right is yielding, battle blade to elerkly
Earths moparchs are her People and her Serf stand
The i,ls rrioi e together in day are Nations born,
And the Slave walks free in Tuls and by Stambouis
Gciden hornl
Il this, oh countrymen Of mine day for MS to sow
The coil Of new gained empire with Slayerys seeds Of
To feed with our frssh febloOd the Old Worlds cast
of crime,
Dropped, like some monstrous early birth, from the
tired lap of Time
To run anew the evil race the old lost nations ran,
And die, like them Of unbelef Of God ard wrong OF
man
Great Heavens is this our mission Ends in thi, the
prayers and tears,
Tie toll the strife, the wachngs OF our younger, Del-
Still the Old World rolls in light shall ours in shadow
turn,
beaness Chaos, cured of God through outer dark
ness borne
Where the far nations looked iof light blackness in
Where for the words Of hope they listened the long
wall Of despair
The Crisis presses on u.s. face to face with us It stands
With solemn lips ofquestou, like the sphinx in EgyPs
sands!
Th. day We fashion Destiny web Of fate we spin
II /. DAY for all hereafter choose we Holiness or ein;
Even now from starry Gerizim, or Ebafs cloudy
We cali the dew- Of blessing or the bolts of cursing
DOWN.
BY all for which the Martyrs bore thei'tgony and
shane;
BY all the waruirg words Of truth with which the
prophets came
BY the Future which awaits us by all the hopes which
cGst -, =,
Their faint and trembling beams across the blacknes.
OF the Past;
And in the awil name # Him who for Earth's free
dom died.
oh ye PEG, lel oh my Brothers let us choose the
righteous side!
So sbal the Northern pioneer gu joyful ON HE way,
To wed Peusb-cot's walters 10 san Franoi-cos BAY
To make the rugged places smooth and COW the wales
with grain, ~
And bear, with Liberty and Law, the Bible in his
train; :,
The mighty West shall bless the Fact, and sea shall
aisWer zen,
And mount ain uuto mountain call: PRAISE Con ron
W. ARE FRrEl
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-02-12
THE SHAREHOLDERS FEDERAL C0NsTITU
TI0N
From The Ne,o. Orleans Bee, jan

FROM The Neto. Orleans Bee Jan. q:
II h vitality important that TIE Consultation be 80
framed az TO afford the saveholdipg States prompt
and eff lent remedy should any future infringement Of
their rights be attempted.
This can be eifectualy accomplished by inserting "
the Constitution 10 appropriate pbraseoloey such
provisions as these: Every shve owner accompanied
BY bis or her slave or slaves shall be permitted un-
nolssted to travel through temporarily soJourn In
any non.slayeboloing State or Territory.
The local authorities of said States and Territories
shall facilitate the arrest safe-keeping and speedy re,
turn to his or her owner or owners OF any slave lou
within the limits of said States Territories respect
lively, promptly remunerating sad owner or owners TOT
all loss and damages sustained in default Of compliance
with this obligation.
The Governor OF any State or Territory shall
promptly deliver, requisiton from the Governor
Of another State ary person accused Of eortravening
IN any manner the aws Of the latter State concerning
Slavery or slave property.
No State Territory shall enact any law calculated
whether 30 designed or not TO obsruct the eiors Of
any saveowner to reclaim his or her fugitive stolen
slave or slaves.
Neither Congress nor tie local authorities Of any
Territory sball be permitted TO enact any law restrict
Ig the night Of saveowners to settle within the limits
Of said Territory, accompanied by their slaves retain
Discussions IN Congress concerning Slavery are
prohbted neither shall either House thereof he per-
med to receive any petition relative to the Abolition
Of Slavery in the District Of Columbia or elsewhere,
or Que relative to the interstate .ltyetrade.
Any State or Territory neglecing TO discharge with
fidelity the foregoing obligations may by vote OF
majority of both Houses Of Congress Of those members
thereof representing the So,ehoid'ng states, g"d i
ochout the approval Of the PRESIDENT be deprived Of
any or all rights enjoyed under this Constitution, and
restricted from the exercise thereof until it shall have
receded from it's unconstitutional position and fully in
demnfed all parties aggrieved thereby. -,
These provisions to remain perpefndfy obligatory,
unless reIeaed or modified with the sanction OF ma
iorty Of the members of both Houses Of Congress rep,
reseiting The Saveholdng States the Legislatures OF
all said States, respectively, concurring.