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of ferry boats. The main body Of Prices army
is situated in the old town, but our Notifications
have been assaled from all sces excepting the
river. On Thursday the 18th, an attack was
made from the old town by strong party OF
rowing rebels, who were repulsed with consider
able loss, and The old town shelled and burnt
to prevent its being used by them as shelter.
Lexington proper is in possession OF Price;
but it has not been the theater of conflict Fed
eral reiniorcements which left Jefferson City
Wednesday, if they were not assaied by rebel
batteries along the Missouri banks, must have
reached the neghborhood of Lexington Thurs
DAY, the 10Th These troops could doubtless
nave been landed on the south side of the riv-
or.
Mulligans force at Lexington was $500, con-
sistlng OF the Irish brigad under Col. Muigan,
numbering 300 Col. Marshalrs Illinois cavalry,
COO Kansas regiment, 500 mounted and 600
infantry. The remainder are Home Guards.
Our cannon consist of three six Founders. one
howitzer and two mortars. The rebels are said
to have NJ shells, shrapnel or canister moth
ing but round shot and sugs. Nearly 300 gov
eminent horses and mules are within Mulligan's
entertainments, requiring much care to prevent
stampedes.
A private letter from Lexington says that
Price attacked the federal lines at ten o'clock
Wednesday morning, with force of 10000.
The federals Tough, for two hours, when the
rebels drove our troops back into their entrench-
ments, carrying everything before them.
Mulligan's own Irish brigade then formed and
charged the enemy at the point of the bayonet,
scattering the rebels everywhere.
Price was expected to attack our entrench
ments again Thursday morning with seventeen
pieces of artillery.
Ii is feared that federal achievements sent
from Jefferson City have not reached Lexington.
Heavy batteries are placed at Glasgow by the
rebels, and our troops will have to disembark
below the town and attack them in the rear.
LEXINGTON SURRENDERED TO THE REBELS.
The mail agent OF the Hannibal and St. JOS
eph railroad, who arrived at the former place
about o'clock Saturday night from ST. Joseph,
states that Col. Mulligan and his whole COM
mand at Lexington surrendered to Gen Price
on Friday morning at 3 o'clock. The siege
continued from Monday till the time of the
surrender. Col. Mulligan and his men were
without water all Thursday and Friday and
were completely exhausted They fought des-
peratey but were compelled to Yield to supe-
rior numbers. The Union loss in killed is said
to be 800 or 300, while that OF the rebels is
some 5000 or 1000, with proportionate num-
Der of wounded.
The report of the battle and the result is fall
y corroborated by passengers on the same
train. The news was brought by stage to Ham
ilton, which is the nearest point on the railroad
TO Lexington. Of the fact of the surrender
! there can be no doubt
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-09-26

AT Whoever set up and
warranted the government machinery of this
State is evidently liable in an action for DANA
ges The machinery does not run up to any
reasonable contract stipulations. We have been
aware of numerous jars for some time, but
nothing actually broke down until few DAYS
since. when. according to the burlington Times
the Governor suspended Quarter Master;Gen-
eral Davis, and appointed w. C. Smith of St.
Adams an Agent of the State with full powers
TO discharge the duties heretofore devolving
upon the Q. NJ. General. The Times says,
"The cause alleged for this sudden movement
of Gov. Fairbanks is disobedience of his orders
by Gen. Davis" We suspect the next lesisla-
ture will be busly employed for some time in
investigating matters and transactions con-
nected with the military administration of the
Ssate during the past six months.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-09-26

MEAD's STATUE OF ETHAN ALLEN is to be
inaugurated at Montpelier, at the meeting Of
the Legislature in October. This statue is to
stand in the portco of the Capitol. to the right
or East of the main entrance, and it will prove
great attraction to the thousands whose steps
encline towards the State House during the
session of the General Assembly. The day
for the ceremonies of Inauguration is not, SC
far as we know, determined upon, but the Leg
islature meets the 10th of the month"; and it is
fair to presume that as everything will be il
readiness the matter will not be greatly de.
layed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-09-26
The following circular has been issued by the
Secretary Of State:

Tho fo1lou;r o;ro,,l,r hoe Loa, ;ss,od L.. tba
o CO
0ecre'af! OIL ota'e'
WASHINGTON, Sept 81, 1861.
SIR: In order to prevent seizures of property
belonging to citizens of insurrectionary States,
not warranted by the acts OF Congress, relating
to that subject, 1t is thought advisable to direct
the special attention Of Marshals and District
Attorneys of the United States to the provis-
ions Of these acts:
The 9TH section of the act of July 10, pro-
vdes that all goods and chattels, wares and
merchandise coming from or proceeding to a
State or place declared to be in instruction,
together with the vessel or vehicle conveying
the same, or conveying persons to or from such
State or place, shall be forfeited to the United
States. This section obviously applies to all
property in transit, or purchased, or provided
with view to transit between loyal and dis
loyal States, and especially to property forming
the subject of commercial intercourse. Such
property, wherever found, is liable to seizure,
and the only redress of parties who think them
selves aggrieved is by appeal to the Secretary
OF the Treasury, who is invested by law with
full power of mitigation and remission.
The first section OF an act approved Aug. 6,
declares that if any person or persons, his, her
or their agent, attorney or employe, shall pur-
chase or acquire sell or give any property, of
whatever KIND or description, with intent TO use
or employ the same, or suffer the same 10 be
used or employed in aiding or abetting or pro-
noting such instruction, or any person orper-
sons engage therein, or if any preson or per-
sons being the owners of any such property
shall knowingly use or employ, or suffer the
use or employment of the same as aforesaid, all
such property is hereby declared to be lawful
subject of prize and capture wherever found.
No doubt can be entertained that this Sec
ton was well considered and that its operation
was intended to be limited to property used in
furtherance of the Instruction only. Seizures
under the act of July 18th should be made by
the officers, or under the direction of the Off
GERS of the Treasury Department. and all Dis
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-09-26
EVENTS IN MISSOURI.


While the two great armies in the vicinity of
Washington remain cncamped in sight of each
other each apparently equally unwilling to in
itate general engagement, events of great
Importance are transporting in Kentucky and
Missouri In both of these departments the
rebels appear to be gaining ground notwi h.
standing all the measures that have been taken
for keeping them in check and if they do not
soon meet with reverses the greater portion of
both these states will be subject to their con-
troll.
In Missouri the rebels have gained an i'm
portant victory in the capture of Lexington,
which is a place of considerable strategic i'm
portance in the Western part of the State. 1t
was bravely defended by Col. Mulgan, but
vastly superior numbers and scarcity of water
and provisions compelled him at last to sur
render. Why the Colonel was not seasonably
reinforced sufficiently to enable him to hold the
place does not yet appear from any accounts
yet made public. Perhaps somebody can fur
nish reason. The public will be very likely
to demand one.
A few weeks since Gen. Fremont in command
of the federal forces in Missouri, issued his
proclamation declaring martial law and freedom
to slaves of masters found in rebellion against
the government. That proclamation had to
undergo modification at head quarters. Then
the Blairs got their backs up about some action
of the commanding general, and procured an
investigation under their auspices. Some Of
Gen. Fremont's troops have been withdrawn and
sent to Washington and their places FLIED with
new recruits. Under these and similar obsta-
Giles it will be very singular if the federal forces
hold their own against large and increasing
rebel army. In our judgment Gen. Fremont
should be left,to do the work assigned him I'M
hampered by unnecessary restrictions and with
out the intervention of the Blairs or any other
politicians, or if he is not competent for the
place turn him ont and put in man that is if
such an one can be found in the country. But
do not hamper man by cabinet ntrgues and
then hold him responsible for every thing that
NAV happen
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-09-26

SENDING HOME THEIR PAY.-The object
spoken of in our last is likely to be accomplish
ed, in regard to future enstments as follows
The War Department has issued an order to
carry into effect the law of Congress by which
soldiers may assign portions of their pay for
the benefit of their families. the assignment to
be entered on a separate roll according to a
prescribed form under the supervision of the
immediate commanders at the time of enlist
ment. The roll is to be transmitted to the Pay
master General, who makes the deductions on
each payroll, and the paymaster of the regi-
ment will transmit the money for distribution to
those in whose favor the assignment is executed,
There seems to be still needed some arrange
ment by which the law alluded to may be made
available for the accommodation of regiments
already in the field.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-09-26

COL STURGEs AND GEN. FREMoNT.-One
of the charges made against Gen. Fremont was
that he was inaccessible. Col. Sturges meets
the case. He says 81 know that Gen. FIRE.
mont is easy of access by all acho hare business
oM him reidting to the great duty referred to.
So the thousand and one persons who have no
business of that nature, including editors. pro-
fessional politicians, and loafers of all degree,
he is no doubt difficult of access. am rejoiced
to learn that one colonel has been cashiered for
breaking through the lanicade and | wish the
whole crew who are annoying him were pressed
into the service as high privates.' The public
may be assured that man who can ride on
horseback five hundred miles in four consecu-
tive days is not the man to fail in what he I'M
dertakes. 'rhe Lord regneth, let the earth
rejoice Fremont is 0iire and apake, let US
rejoice !"-COr. PHIL Press
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-09-26

Governor Fairbanks received letter from
the War Department on the 10th instant, re-
questing him to "procecd and organize an adj
ditonal regiment as soon as possible, which
he has already complied with, so far as enlist
ing goes having appointed recruiting officers
in different parts of the State.
The following recruiting officers have been
appointed for this regiment =
Col. VIM II. Harris, Danville,
G. II. Davis, Wheelock,
w. T.. Lewis, Norwich,
w. Hazelton, Essex, go men enlisted)
w. b. Reynolds, Burlington,
Geo. Parker, Jr., Vergennes,
VIM Skinner, Royalton,
ID. b. Davenport, Boxbury, (compony ful)
A. j. Mower, Calais,
ID. X. Andres, Bradford,
A. J. Dyke, Woodstock,
L. NJ. Grant, Elmore,
John S. Campbell, Waitsfeld, go men en-.
listed.)
The indications are that this regiment will be
full next Cdledonian, Sept. 2OM.
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THE FIFTH REGIMENT.

The following are the names of the Field and
Staff Officers of the 9th Vermont Regiments
also the names of the commissioned officers of
each company:
FIELD AND STAFF OFFICERS.
Henry A. Smaley, Burlington, Colonel.
Nathan Lord Jr, Montpelier,
Lewis A. Grant, i}ellows Fails, Major.
VIM. p. RUSSELL Middebury, Surgeon.
Henry c. Shaw. Waitsfeld, Asst Sur.
Volney NJ. Simons, Swanton, Chaplain.
A. o. Broinerd, st. Adams, Or. Master.
L. NJ. Brown, Montpelier, Adjutant.
c. c. Spaulding Sergt Major.
A. Austin, Winooski, Or. Master Serg't.
George K Hall, Commissary Scrg't.
Asa r. Burleson, Burlington, Drum Maj.
The Commissioned Officers of the several
Companies are as follows:---
Company A, st. Albans-Charles G. Chand-
Ter, Captain Alonzo II. Hurburt, LIST Lieut..
Louis NJ. ID. Smith, I'd Lieut..
Company b, Mddlebury-E w. Bose, Cap
tain; W. ID. Wright, LIST Lieut.; o. a. Com
stock, I'd Lieut.
Company G, Swanton--John ID. Sheridan
Captain; +. ii. Barney, LIST Lieut.; j. a. Jew
EFT, I'd Liedt
Company d, Hydeparl--R c. Benton, Cap
tain; James w. Stiles, lst Lieut.. Samuel
Sumner, Jr. I'd Lieut..
Company +, Mnnchester--Charles p. Dud
ley, Captain; w. II. II. Peck, 1sI Lieut.. Sam
uel f. Burnham, I'd Lieut..
Company +, Cornwall-E S. Stowell, Cap
tain. G. r. Crane, LIST Lieut.; +. a. Hamilton
I'd Lieut..
Company G, Rutland--B. r. Jenne, Cap
tain; &. T. Atchison, LIST Lieut.. NJ J. Nc.
Manus, I'd Lieut..
Company II, Brandon--Chas. w. Seagar
Captain C. Ii. Forbes, LIST Lieut.. CO.. Orms.
bee I'd Lieut..
Company |, rlington---John R. Lewis, Cap.
tain; VIM. p. Spauldng, LIST Lieut.. Henry
Ballard I'd Lieut..
Company X, Richmond-F. F. Gleason
Captain; VIM. Symonds. LIST Lieut.; George
Hatch, I'd Lieut..
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-09-26

THE NATIONAL LoAN.-We learn from the
New York papers that agents have been op-
pointed for the negot alton of the National
Loa" III this etate as follows: Brattleboro, n.
b. Willston Montpelier, +. P. Jewett Bur-
lington, Vernon p Moves; St. Adams, II. B.
Sowles. About $4,000 have been taken in
Burlington and considerable sums in other
places. We hope the amount will be speedily
increased 1t is paying and patriotic in
vestment.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-09-26

DEPARTURE OF THE REGIMENTs.--The 4lh
Regiment, Col. Stoughton, left this village for
Washington, via New Hayen.and Jersey City
on Saturday evening, Sept. 2lst, about o'clock
The regiment arrived at Jersey City Sunday af
tornoon and Immediately took cars for Wash
ington. The Fifth Regiment, Col. Smalley
passed through this village Monday evening
about 10 o'clock en- route for the seat of war
via New Haven and Jersey City. This rcgi
ment left it's quarters at St, Adams Monday
morning.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-09-26

ANOTHER PATRIOTIC FAMLY.-Dayid Nor
ton, of Gambia, n. H., has all his sons-Wil-
liam c., David T., Richard T.. and Henry c.,
in the federal army. Mr.. Norton himself
served in the war of 1912. and was on duty at
Morbehead when the ship Constitution was
chased into port by two British "A gun ships.
His father, Mr.. Simon Norton, who was born
at Chester, n. H., 1850, enlisted when fifteen
years of age, and served through the Revolu-
tionnry war. He was in the battles at Bunkor's
Hill and at Bennington, and went south under
Gen. Washington. In l775 and l776 he was
in Breeds Regiment under Capt. Emerson Of
Candia.-fIenry G., the youngest son, II years
old, was in the battle of Bull Run, under Col
Murston, of the n. II. Second, and was there
wounded by rifle ball. The ball tore away
his hat band and, glancing along the skull
several inches, lodged there and was not ex-
tracted till he reached Washington--hew walking
the whole distance. The next morning the
brave young soldier was ready for duty. Neither
Mr.. Norton nor his father ever received pen
sion. Such patriotism is worthy of record
Irareiler.
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dirty, sweaty, and thirsty, and had it not been
for the engineers of the train on which they
left through whose foresight and kindness they
we're supplied with water from the tanks of the
cngines--they would have suffered from thirst.
We are well aware of the solicitude of some of
our people to have regiment of troops pass
by their doors, but we submit that the comfort
and convenience of thousand men just leaving
home for long and bloody campaign is OF
vastly more importance than the qualification of
little idle curiosity.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-09-26

KENrUCKY-A WONDERFUL FoRTIFGCATIoN.
There are many wonderful natural curiosities
Anticipated relics to be found in Kentuckyi and
one of the most remarkable of them is to be
found in Allen county, on the Tennessee Dor
der, and II miles from Bowling Green, where a
wall of solid limestone, 200 yards in length, 40
feet high, 30 feet at the base, and six feet wide
at the top, crosses a neck formed by bend in
brakes creek, and encloscs peninsula of 200
acres, elevated 10 feet above the river. On
the top of this natural mound is an area of
three acres, enclosed by wall and a ditch,
forming one of the strongest fortresSes in the
world. 1t is not improbable that the fortunes
of war may cause this old forliicOtlon-built, it
is supposed. anteeedent to race Of men who
held the country when discovered by Europe
ans--to be occupied by hostile force, and made
to play prominent part in this civil contest.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-09-26

The mills at Manchester have large quanti-
ties of cotton on hand, which has advanced in
price since it was bought abont one million of
dollars. That owned by the Amoskeag COM
pany would sell for S4So,000 more than il cost
that owned by the Stark mills $350,000, and
that owned by the Manchester mills $780, 900.
Sum total, 100000. They do not intend to sell
a single pound of it, however, though the adj
vance, OF goods does no, correspond at all with
the advance of cotton, but t,ev will keep it and
manufacture it at a loss for the benefit of the
operatives and the people of the city, great
many of whom are dependent upon the run
ming of the mills for support.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-09-26

CARELESS DRIvING.-George A. Dunklee of
this village boy of years and son of A. b.
Dunklee was run over while on his way TO
school on the morning of the 10th inst, and
his leg was broken. The accident was the re-
suit of gross carelessness on the part of the
driver Fast driving through our streets is
an intolerable nuisance and our village author.
tiles will do well to give the matter their official
attention.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-09-26

Slowly through the misty street
Comes the measured tramp of feet,
And thousand forms sweep by
Going forth to win or die.
Waving colors DER their head,
Blue, and white with bars of red,
Proudly greet the evening sky
Der the hearts that beat so high.
Stepping to the roll of drum
Down the dark ming street they come
Marching forth with gallant heart,
Ready each to bear his part.
To resign, it may be, life,
Eager but to Join the strife.
Cheers on cheers rise to the sky,
Bmvely comes their last good-bye;-
Though the aching heart be weak
Trembling lips are forced to speak.
Leaving they for coming years
Chldhood's sobs, and woman's tears.
Sadly here to watch, and wait
For the football at the gate,
For the step upon the floor,
That may come, perchance, no more.
viii they tread the homeward track p
God in mercy bring them back!
q. y. I
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-09-26

Col. Charles B. Stewart, formerly connected
with the american Raipay Recie'c, and State
engineer in New York, reached New York on
Thursday with an engineer regiment from FL
mira. This splendid regiment numbers one
thousand men, nearly all practical mechanics,
engineers and railroad men, was authorized di-
rectly by the President of the United States on
the Goth of July. and has been raised and equip
ped solely under authority of the general gov
eminent. The men are fully equipped and wear
gray uniform.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-09-26

COUNTY CoURT.-A number of cases have
been tried this term but in a majority of them
the jury di.agreed. The others are of very lit
tie importance to anybody except to the iti-
giants. The business before the grand jury was
quite light, last springs clearing of the docket
having left butlttle accumulation. The session
of the court will probably conclude this week.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-09-26

The following lines from a friend occasoned
by the march Of the Fourth Regiment through
our streets Saturday evening, are so appropri-
ate that we give them a place with pleasure
All will repeat the prayer contained in the last
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-09-26
Tue REGIMENTAL Band of the fth Regiment
is composed of the following muicans:

S. +, Merrill, Bellows Falls; Jos. i. Kelley,
Brandon; II. c. Smith, Royaton; II. Sher-
win, Chester f. IL, Chandler, Bellows Falls
j. S, Osgood, Bellows Falls II. Campbell Bel
lows Falls |. S. Higgins, Brookline; Myron
Child Bellows Falls Geo. II. Swift, Manches-
terj A. {. Sherwood, Middlebury; II. A. Coo
per, Bellows Fallsj Geo. II. Stone, Bellows
Falls; Harry Rowe, Bethel; James X. Willard,
Rutland; A. b.. Straight, Manchester NJ. b.
Hill, Brandon l.. II. Arms, Brattleboro F.
l.. Prentiss, Bellows Falls II, II. Wheeler,
Bethel G, l.. Shuttleworth, So. Royaltoni Mel
VILE e. spaulding, Pittsfeld, Ms.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-09-26

The annual meeting of the Rutland ard Bur-
lington X. r. Co., was held at their Depot in
this village yesterday. The following gentle
men were elected Directors for the ensuing
year:
THOMAS fHACHER, Boston.
JOIN A. CoNANT, Brandon.
= HARRISON FAY, Boston.
DAVID A. SMALLEY, Burlington.
L. A. CHAPLIN, keene.
JAS. II. WILLIAMS, Bellows Falls.
GEO. f. EDMUNB, Burlington.
Thomas Thatcher, Esq, was reelected Pres
dent. The road is in excellent order and con-
siderng the great financial depression has done
a fine passenger and freight business this sea-
-BmiingtoH Times.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-09-26

UNcALLED FoR.-1he marching of the 18th
Regiment through the principal streets in this
village just before their departure for the seat
of war seemed to us an unnecessary and mer-
CHESS infection. When they arrived at the de-
pot and went aboard the cars they were tired,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-09-26

OFFERS HIS SERVICES understand that
Capt Boynton visited Gov. Fairbanks this week
and rendered his services to the state. Weare
informed also that it his services are not re-
quired by the Governor, he will visit Washing
ton and offer himself there. Gen Scout knows
The true soldie. WE'LL and he will no doubt give
him position which his merits fully entitle
him to.-B. +. Times.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-09-26

NEW HAMPsnIRE.-A correspondent Of the
Boston journal gives the following glowing ac-
count of the prospect of raising troops in New
Hampshire. Thus far Vermont is little ahead
she having sent off four full regiments tor the
war while cover the river" they have not vet
fully recruited their 4th. But if the Concord
writer does not draw upon his fancy the Gran
lite State will soon be fully up with us. lie
says:
The 9th Regiment of Infantry will so into
camp in the southwest part Of this city on
Monday next. Captain Sturtevants company,
recruited in Concord, is full, as are also several
Others located in different sections. The en-
listments have reached about 700. The follow
ing gentlemen are to command the 9th Regi-
ment: Colonel, Oscar A. Mack of the regular
army, formerly of Westmorland I; Lieut.. Col
onel, Nelson Converse of Marlborough Major,
Tileston A. Barker of Company A. I'd New
Hampshire Regiment. This regiment is to
rendezvous at Keene. The 9TH is to be raised
by Gen. Abbott of Manchester, where it will
probably be located during its organization.
The Sth will be recruited by Col. John H. Gage
of Nashau, the Quartermaster General of the
State, and Sth by Col. John II. George of this
citv
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-09-26

LENT's GREAT NATIONAL CIRCUS which ex-
hlbl's on the Island to-day Thursday is one of
the Oldest established as well as one of the