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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-05-16
EVENTS DE THE WEEK.

The route through Baltimore has been opened
so that it is likely to stay open. Fort McHenry
has been greatly reinforced, other batteries have
been erected in commanding positions, and all
the strong points in the surrounding country
have been occupied by the federal troops
These precautionary measures have TO all APP
pearance stihed secession in Maryland.
There are now in and about Washington,
from 10000 to 10000 troops and militia, sufi-
cient for the protection of that city against any
f rec that can for the present be brought against
it.
The lst Vermont Regiment have been mus
tered into the service of the general govern
mert, and have gone to Fort Munroe, one of
the most pleasant and most important stations
in the country. On their route from Rutland
to New York the regiment was well received
and their appearance was warmly commended,
some account of which is published in other
parts of to-day's paper.
The capture of a regiment of secessionists at
st. Louis by the United States troops under
Col. Lyon was an important movement, and it
will probably retard secession in that vicinity.
The government is increasing the forces and
terrifying the camp at Cairo to such an extent
as to render it impregnable to any attack that
may be made upon it by the secessionists. 1t
appears that Cen. Pillow is collecting a large
force at Memphis, Tenn, for the avowed object
of capturing Cairo, but Kentucky solemnly
AYERS thar no secession troops shall pass through
that State on any hostile GRAND.
The insurgents have collected a force of 5000
or 5000 troops at Harper's Ferry, and are erect
ing Notifications in and about that place. There
seems to be a general opinion prevalent at Wash
ington that our government will make an attack
upon the Virginia forces at that point in a short
time.
In all the Northern States troops are rapidly
forming by companies and regiments to meet
the late call of the President. They readily en-
list for three years and some of them to serve
during the war. There is no abatement of the
patriotic Ordor in any portion of the free States.
The blockade Of all the Southern ports is fast
becoming a stern reality. But a few more days
Will elapse and no vessel will be allowed to en-
ter or leave any rebel port. This stringent and
effective blockade will be fully equal in a mill
tary point of view to the presence of an army
of one hundred thousand men in the rebel coun-
try.
Gen. Butler has taken full possession of Bal
timore and proclaimed martial law.
The federal outposts have been extended ten
miles from the Relay House toward Uarrer,s
Ferry, thus hemming in fugitive traitors, APP
preaching a communication with the advanced
Pennsylvania troops, and menacing the nest of
secession wasps at Harper's Ferry.
The guns of Fort Kearney, Nebraska, have
been spiked by the commanding officer, to pre-
vent their 'heneftting the rebels around that
post.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-05-16

GEN. TwIGGS HAS PERSONAL AFFAIR WITH
Mr.. BUCIANAN,-Gcn. rwiggs considers Mr..
Buchanan'S denuuciation of him, just before he
left Washington, as a personal %uflront. He,
therefore, addressed a letter to Mr.. Buchanan,
after the latter had retired from office, dated
East Pascagoula, March 30, holding him per-
sonally responsible in the following languages
"Hour usu, ped right to dismiss me from the
army might be acquiesced in but YOU had no
right to brand me as a traitor. This was per-
sonal, and / shall treat il as stch, not through
the papers, but in person. | shall, most as
suredly pay a visit to Lancaster for the sole
purpose of a personal i%Rterie'o with you. So,
sir, prepare yourself. l am well assured that
public opinion will sanction any course | may
take with YOU"
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Guilford,

The inhabitants Of Guiliord, actuated by the spirit
of the times and fired by that zeal which characterized
their ancestry-the Carpenters, Barncys, Greenlcaf,
and Shepardsons came out on SATURDAY Of last week
in n grand rally for the cause of their country. With
flying banners, beating drums and booming cannon,
they formed in a procession under the lead Of Gen.
Cyrus Carpenter and moved to the church where ap-
propriate exercises were held. After Introductory
remarks by Elihu Field, the President of the day, the
following programme was carried out: Prayer by the
Rev. Mr.. Moor; vocal music; address by Chas. X.
Field, Esq; "Yankee Doodle; address by ]. D.. Brad
ley, Esq; vocal music; address by the Hon. Daniel
Kelloggi martial music; adoption of the following
resolutions;
L. ResoIred, That in our opinion, the causes Of our
National troubles, in which we arc now involved are
in no small measure attributable to JEFF. Davis and his
associates, and that peace cannot be restored to
our favored land until he and his cotemporaries are
sent on a mission 10 John Brown.
2, hesoired, That the present existing state Of af-
lalrs now dlstracting our beloved country, and our
once glorious Union, must be figoroUsiy suppressed by
n frm maintenance Of our nalienable rights be
queathed us by tho pouring Of blood Of our patrio ic
fathers Of the Revolution.
g.. Resoired, That although all other States should
Ss!ecede, Vermont, like Abdiel, when there was rebel
lion IN Heaven, viii hurlthe spear Of defiance at Satan,
and stand firm for GOT and the Union -
A. Resoired, That although the South are so pulled
up with conceit and vanity, as to think it an easy
matter for them to put their heels upon our neckS,
lthe same as they do upon their negroesl, they will
md to their sorrow, that they have rcckoned with
out Their host y lnasmuch, as even Massachusetts New
9rk and Pennsylvania, alone, can whip the whole
"Rebelliousc crew" combined.
o. hesolred, That our thanks are due to Gen. Car
penter for his patriotism in first organizing n Noluu-
teer company, and likewise to those whose galanlry
induced them to get up this spontaneous meeting,
making IL manifest that the spirit Of 70 burns in the
bosoms of Guilford boys yet.
Two impromptu military companies were formed
and Drilled one by Gen. Carpenter, aud the other by
H. D. Chase, until the going down Of the sun. In the
mean time preparations were made for the organiza
ton OF a volunteer company of militia, and n commit
tee appointed to attend to the enrolment of the same.
The ~assemblage dispersed amid deafeniug cheers for
one country and the Union.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-05-16
SIP G NO 8.


Teachers institutes. Teachers Institutes for the
Counties OF Orange, W indsor, Windham, Bennington, Rut-
land and Addison, will be held as follows;
At Randolph, June -; Chester, 7-Si Wilmington IL
-l2i Arlington, 4I-15i Fairhayen, 1S-l9; Orwell, PIP.
The Institutes will each continue in session during two
days, having evening sessions, md each daily session will
commence at 0 A. NJ.
All friends Of Education are invited to attend, and as
punctuaHy as possible.
C~lergymen are respectfully invited to give notice from their
Pulpits.
Town superintendent, as co-agents Of the State, are earn
estly requested to notify Teachers, and urge their attendance;
aud also to notify clergymen. Teachers are reminded that
time spent by them in attending the Institute Of the County
where they teach, is, by law, considered to he spent in the
service Of their schools, and So Is not, In any sense, lost
What character our Common Schools shall aim to impress
upon the children of the State is a question Of very apparent
Importance in these times so full Of peril to our country.
j. 5. ADAMS, Secretary.
Burlington, 1861 -2w20
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-05-16

Alta flag r~aisingin Williamstown May 4, Fred
erick Martin, a son of Capt. Milton Martin, had
his lett hand blown off by the premature dis
charge of an old fifty. six, as they are called,
breaking his wrist so that an amputation of the
arm above the wrist was necessary. He was
about to light the the fuse, but he supposes there
was powder scattered about, which taking fire
caused the discharge. He is a young man of
twenty four, an Industrious mechanic, Ia black
smith, which makes his misfortune much harder
to bear, as it must unfit him for his work here
sitter.
Warren Leland, Of the Metropolitan Hotel,
n. y, offers to lead the Vermont Regiment.
The Regiment has an experit need leader. Le-
land would make a capital fecder. BY the way,
he is a Nermonter all over, of the Aaron Le-
land stock.
The friends of Major II. n. Worthcn. Of tie
Vermont Regiment, previous to his leaving
bradford, presented to him a Morgan horse
which cost $500.
MAJOR Ran !all of Montpelier has a full COM
pany already enrolled. Major Durham of the
same town has forty. eight enrolled for a second
company, all picked men and anxious to Join
the fray.
NJ. Dwinrell, editor of the Rome Georpia)
Courier, is second Lieut.. in the Rome LIGHT
Guards. He is a native of Washington county
in this State, and possibly he may meet some Of
his own relatives in the battlefield before the
war is over.
We are credibly informed, inasmuch as the
necessity for forwarding troops Immediately has
ceased, that the Boats on Lake Champlain, and
connecting Roads, will hereafter charge a reas-
enable rate for the transport of volunteers
towards their place Of destination. 1t is ex-
pected that officers will be prepared to pay the
fare of troops.-Free Press.
Hon. Joseph II. Barrett, Cincinnati, Ohio,
formerly Editor of the Register, was appointed
to the important post of Commissioner of PEN
sions at Washington some three weeks since,
and took possession of the office the LIST inst.
The Ethan Allen Volunteers of Colchester
have disbanded because there was no room for
them in the two regiments about to be raised in
this State.
Pittsford gives a loan of IS per month to
volunteers from that town. Chester gives $40
to each man for equipments and takes care of
families.
Sixty-three Lyndon and Burke men, have
enlisted. the town of Lyndon is to make an
appropriation to aid their families.
The dwelling house and shed of Almon N.
Bryant of Sutton were burned Sunday night.
Insured for S400.
The net income of the Cheshire railroad for
last year was $50, 1862. The only remaining
unpaid debts are the bonds for 500, 900, having
20 years to run, and the road will soon begin to
pay NAL dividends.
Philip S. Batchellcr has received the ap-
pointment of postmaster in Fitzwilliam, n. H.,
and we feel sure that he will prove an efficient
and faithful officer.
On the 4th inst, a little daughter of G.. w.
Hurlbut, of Danyille, fell into a kettle of hot
water, and was so scalded as to cause her death
on the 9th.
Two women broke out of Rutland jail on the
9th.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-05-16

A SECESSION DOG AND HIS ~FArE.-There is in one
OF the border towns In Vermont, Il sccessionist who
has n dog that partakcs somewhat Of the nature Of his
master. One day last week hi, master WIS at II Union
neighbor's and was boosting what u dog his SPRING
was to catch woodchucks, always entering their holes
~neighbor said if "Spring' was as good as his master
represented, that he would pay him and his dog n
dollar n day to clear his cluver.tield of woodchucks.-
So on II day appointed, aspiring and his master were
on hand early To commence their day, work. A
woodchuck's hole was soon found, and Spring sent
in after the woodChuck. Aitcr being in some time.
and there being considerable growing and snarling by
the dog and wOodchuck, his master exclaimed. He
got him, he's got him" But on taking u second look.
with nm oath he again c: claimed. "The woodchucR
has got "Spring 10y the jaws" "That is just the way
we union men have got You secessionists" exclaimed
his neighbor-Greendeh Gazette.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-05-16
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-05-16

RUTLAND DAILY HERAID.-We have receiy-
ed numbers ~ and 10 of the Rutland Do;y,
Herald and from this sample we are prepared
to express a decidedly favorable opinion of its
merits. The Daily Herald is the largest daily
in the State and is in every respect fully equal
to the best of its contemporaries. The rroprie-
tors are making large expenditures 20 meet the
demands of the readers of their paper and we
a%rdently hope they will be literally patronized.
We wish the Herald success, and-for a copy
eperN dan.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-05-16

TRoUTING EXTRAORDINARY.--"General Pee
Ter" of Vernon, who, by the way, is Comman-
der-in-chief of the fishing forces in this corner
OF the State, with two other persons, caught on
Friday afternoon of last week, in Franklin's
Pond. Guilford, eighty-seoen trout that 'oeighed
Sc pounds 2 ounces, Such luck rarely falls to
the lot of veteran fishermen nowadays. We
do not think it has been equalled in his State
for the last twenty years. If any one is dis
posed to compete they will please drop a line
into the water, and send us a sample of their
"catch."
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-05-16
Vermont Regiment Again.

We see by the kilograms that our Regiment
IS at New York, on its way to Fort Monroe.
Less than three weeks ago this fine body of men
were engaged in their peaceful avocations with
out a thought of war. Now they are five hun
dred miles from their homes, ready to do battle
Tor their country and Government. That they
VIII do some work for this end no one %acquain-
ted with the material of our Green Mountains
can doubt. They are n tough, muscular, en-
uuIing set of men, and will %outlast almost any
1ther troops in the field. TO our Impotence it
hus seemed a long time that this regiment has
GIT u IN starting. Now that they are in the
nriI' we are compelled to acknowledge that no
siIBnt dispatch has been used By the authorities
y. ,ne state in their enr llmcnt, equipment,
anu mastering into service. A cool and dis.
passionate Judgment will award great credit 'to
inc Unslneas capacity of the Governor, Adiutant
ana Vuarter-Master Generals. 1t is not eosv
to create a regiment in a week, and proyidGc
it with all its furniture. Our officers have dnno
well; let us be content. We wait now n boar
from our soldiers, confident that in every ener.
gency they will do honor to the State.-Tpal-
TOMS Daity Jomual.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-05-16
GRUMRIrERS

The unnatural excitement of the past few
weeks has developed, to an alarming extent, the
latent propensity of a great many men to grum-
bic Mt nearly everything that is going on and
in which they neither have any direct agency
nor are ever consulted. They are bound not
to be satisfied let what will take place. They
have the fullest confidence in their own ability
and feel confident to c%riticise the details of all
our public affairs from the management of an
army down to that of a town caucus. They al
most seem to gloat over a little bad luck or
some apparent purturbation in the motion of
the complex machinery of public affairs, that
they may have u chance TO say, Il told YOU So"
Some OF our most prominent journals as well
as a great many individuals have during the
last three weeks complained of the ineficiency
of our rulers, and have even attempted to i'll
struct Lieut.. General Scott in the art of war
If they could only be at the head Of affairs and
manage the campaign the South would, in their
estimation, be logged in three weeks and the
government would 20 on prosperously. To
these self-suficieut, but erumbling individuals
We recommend the following excellent bit of
satire clipped from the Cleveland Herald:
WAETED-A MAN.-We want a man-,be
biggest kind of a man-a man who is next. to
Gabrie. himself; a man who can please every
body a man who never makes a mistake a
man who never errs in judgment; a man who
goes ahead just fast enough and yet not too
fast who will tell all he knows, and vet keeps
his own secrets; a man who will clear, at an
hours notice, twenty four States of traitors and
spies, and whip, at thirty days notice, ten re-
VOTED States back into the Union. That's the
kind of a man we want, and yet when we get
him he must insure his reputation against loss
or danger from the impotence and unreasona-
bleness of the American people, There are a
plenty of men "who know it ALL" but, %unfortu-
nately, ~ they are no, just now in service.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-05-16

that an annual appropriation Of 25, 900 would
be satisfactory. The net income the last wear
was S62,362. The old Board of Directors was
unanimously chosen, saving the filing of two
vacancies by designations. Sumner Wheeler of
keene, In the place OF Solma Hale, and =
Stone of Watertown. The report. quite so,is'
factory, was accepted.-Kecne Sentinel.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-05-16

AN IMPORTANT LErTER.-Among the cum
ulative testimony tending TO prove the long
cherished notion of secession on the part of the
leaders in the Southern rebellion, may be placed
the letter of Commodore Charles Stewart, the
senior officer in the American navy. Its impor-
lance is such that We cannot omit giving it to
onr readers entire. "Old Ironsideso is still the
patriot that he was when he commanded the
Constitution in the war of 1912, and his testi-
mony is unimpeachable.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-05-16

MAIL CoNTRAcrs.-The contracts for carrying the
mail ON the several routes radiating from this village,
for the four years from the lsto of July 1861, have been
awarded as follows; From Brattleboro to Townshend
TO Otis Rardwell Of Rutland for 1925 per annum;
from Brattleboro to North Adams to Benz. Eames of
Halifax; from Brattlcboro to Williamsyille and Dove
to Joseph Reed of Dover; from Brattleboro to VIII
minglon and Bennington to VIM. Chnds of VIII
%mington; from Brattleboro to Keene N. H., to Oscar
Coolidge of Chesterfield n. II.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-05-16

Posi- OFFICE RopnERY.-George Kimball, clerk in
the post office at Bellows Falls, and son of +. f. Kim
ball, the former route agent between Springfield and
Barton, was arrested on Saturday of last week for
robbing the mails. lie has been suspected of the
crime for some time and various decoys had been set
for his detection. The crime was at last fastened up-
on him. He confessed before the magistrate, r. Hyde,
Esq., to taking 81 from one letter, waived an examine
tion and was held for trial, his father being his bonds
man in the sum of $500. lie has since left for parts
unknown. K.mball was a married man about 20 years
of age, and had borne a good character up to the time
of his being suspected of this crime.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-05-16

PURE LIQUoHs,-The attention of all interested is
directed 10 the advertisement of Charles Backman &
Co., in our columns to-day. The recommendation of
competent men in all parts of the State as to the puri-
ty of their liquors and the honorable dealing of the
firm are a sufficient guaranty of the merits of this
House. Mr.. Vim. II. Erwin of the firm personally
visits this part of the State and we can assure all that
they will find him prompt and g%entlemanly in all his
business transactions.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-05-16

CHESHIRE RAIL RoAD.-The Annual meet.
ing took place yesterday. The meeting was
very harmonious, and the prospects of an early
small dividend is very encouraging, as with The
1861 earnings it is confidently expected the long
bonds of 20 years 5000, OO6) will be the oniv
debt TO be liquidated. To this end, Mr.. Cart
wright, on the part of the Bond holders, stated,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-05-16

Before noticing Il patent medicine we have to be
convinced that il will prove itself to be ali that il is
recommended. And we would say that the Restora-
tive Cordial and Blood RenovatOr of Prof. Wood will
stand the test fully, and in fact it is without any doubt
the first article in market for Purifying the Blood and
strengthening the system. We have no hesitation in
recommending its use to all. Read the advertisement
in another column.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-05-16

BLtcRsMIuHNG.-G, W. Barney has purchased
the shop and fixtures on Fat-Street lately occupied by
Everett K Rogers, where he will carry on all branch
es Of the business of blacksmithing. He is an enter
prising, prompt, energetic man and will fully merit
the patronage Of the public.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-05-16

F~EsTIvAL-Tho ladies of the Baptist Society in
Townshend held Il Festival on Wednesday evening,
oath ult., at Union Hall, which, Notwithstanding the
rain, was very largely attended. The evening passed
very pleasantly, with the alterations of tableaux and
patriotic songs and responses to toasts, &c, closing
with mn oyster supper. The proceeds exceeded 500,
designed for repairing their house of worship.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-05-16

WINHALL--A Union flag, the work Il the ladies of
that place, was publicly raised in Winhall on Satur-
day last. Speeches were made by c. C. Wheeler, G.
I. Shanks, who is a native Keutuckian, and others,
and the flag was cheered most Justify. In every vii
lage and hamlet in Vermont the fires of patriotism burn
brightly.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-05-16

ANOTHER FLAG RArsED.-A correspondent gives
the particulars of a pole and flag raising at SoutI
Wardsboro, on Friday last, on which occasion praye,
was offered by the Rev. Mr.. White, and addresses
were made by L. Plimpton, Rev. Mr.. Wells of tie
Methodist church and Others. We quo'e:
"The reason why the old "war horse was put for
ward was because lie would abuse all who spoke be-
fore him if they were not exactly Of his stamp; in
this case the only thing he could find fault with was
the old minister who made the prayer, prayed for the
downfall of slavery. This completely astonisled the
gentleman. SO long a slavery was constitutional it
was only praying for the destruction Of the Union.-
The old "war-horse' declares he will work in the
Union team, but he is so CALLED and chaied by the Sc
cession harness that he is sensitive; the touch of the
Union h,rness renders him perfectly frantic so that
we shall be obliged to turn him TO pasture until hi.
wounds become healed or put him under the treat
ment Of Rarey until he learns better Manners
A Union flag was hoisted at the Union Village in
Wardsboro the same day with the above so that that
town, so far as outward appearances 60, is patriotic,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-05-16

lHE BRArTLEBoRo CoMPANY.-The services Of
the military company raised in this village, the
names OF the members of which we published last
week were not accepted for the reason that the en-
ls'n'n's were for two years and the general govern
melt mas since called for troops for three year. service.
hut new papers were furnished by the Adiunnt Gen
Graz on Monday Of this week, and a new company was
formed by tNe same individual to serve Tor three years.