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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-06-20

CURIOUS FREAK or LIGHrNING-During the thun-
der storm last Saturday evening" the lightning struck
the chimney Of Lewis Ingram's dweling-house in
Nottingham, followed it down to its base at the Sec
ond floor of the house and then divided following two
stovepipes that entered the chimney in opposite d.
rectons to the first floor killing dog in each room,
and then passing into the cellar. No person was in
either room at the time no one was injured, and
the house was but slightly damaged.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-06-20

We will give them a cordial welcome but if they
participate in the Convention, in the language
of the Wdtchmon, let them ground their arms
before they enter.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-06-20

Mr. Daniel Hoag, well-to-do farmer of
Grand Isle, blew out his brains with his fowling
piece on Thursday morning last. He had been
in a disordered state of mind for months.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-06-20

Lucius c. Martin, student at Newbury semi
nary, and a native of Westlord was drowned
while bathing in the Connecticut river at New
bury, on Monday of last week.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-06-20

There's nothing like having good neshbors, espec-
tally in these hard times. And when we are little
short something sent in comes admirably in place.
Such was the case with large of fine trout all
dressed for the table, which left at "our house"
Saturday, by our friend Charles f. Smonds, as part
Of the spols gathered on troutng expedition to
"Texas"-not the seeded State, but goodly land
flowing with trout away up in the almost unnhabted
wilds of Somerset. We recommend to each of our
neighbors not we trust in the spirit of eshness but
in the words or a higher authority, $50 thou and do
likewise"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-06-20

Among those members of the Senior Glass Mt Am
herst College who participated prominently in the
ercses of Class Day, last week, observe the
of Joseph A. Leach of Townshend, who the
"Prophet" of the OCCASION The future history Of the
members of the class set forth in manner which
excited great applause
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-06-20

We understand that the ladies in the employ Of
Aessrs Pratt, Wright Co., placed in the pocket of
Of each uniform manufactured ut their establishment
for Company c, Testament. Thus every member
Of the Company was supplied by the ladies' who made
their uniforms
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-06-20
DEATHS.

In this village June H. HENRY C. fIsiiH"' q" '' "
II. C. FISHER n Co., aged 80. ~, ,t.ppre ,.,,,
In West Hratleboru, June II, PATlkNCk lAshiS, VIC
" Bcnaah Dudley, aged 65 years, lnoths ,' si %
In Dover, june q Mr.. CALVIN BkApLhl' ~ aged 'o
years Printers in The state Of New York please notice
In Gufod Jufe a. ~ inflammation ol ule pI"'u, "'s'
p AMELIA r. wife Of the Rev, h. J Moore, 81.
In Vernon June H. MARTHA H. fAkl' WHe OF nelson
Dunklee. formerly OF Mndham, aged 81 years
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-06-20
MARRIAGES.

IN Nh.tinghaln, june l1h, by Rev. j. clifford, Mr. H. r.
RoBtRls and Miss CokSANpA NJ, BROWN, both OF JhoA-
sunyille.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-06-20

FLAG RAisGNG.-On Tuesday the It'll inst. the
people Of Williamsve and vicinity to the number
Of about hundred in the afternoon and un-
iurled to the breeze splendid American Flag y 81
feet. 1t floats upon handsom, pole one hundred and
three feet above the ground where it was hosted by
Wm H. Williams, Samuel Brown and Isaac Hovcy
three Old citizens of Newfane) amid cheering, ring
ing OF bells, and the roar Of cannon. An appropriate
prayer was offered by Rev. j. c. Carpenter at the
foot of the flag staff The procession was then march,
ed to the church under direction of S. W. Bowker.
Esq and B. f. Morse, Esq, marshals The meeting
was organized by appointing X lIaskins, Esq, Presi-
dent and o. 5. Sherman Esq and j. Morse, Esq,
Vice Presidents. Prayer was offered by Rev. w. w.
Hayward, after which patriotic remarks were made
by the President, Chas X. Field, Esq and Il. W.
Clarke, Esq, of Brattlcboro, F.. Plimpton, ESD
of Wardsboro, and Rev. J. C. Carpenter and Rev W .
w. Hayward. The choir sung nun Der Of appropri-
ate pieces, which well done and highly snoken Of
lhrtyiour guns fired at stated Intervals during
the afternoon. a Band of Music in attendance ex-
ecuted some fine music the sound Of which, seemed
TO add new life to every person present. making them
feel patriotic and ready far war In fact the whole
proceedings may be safely set down "de cided sue
cess" Active measures now being taken to form
Home Guard to be put under careful dicipline
that they may be prepared should the exigencies of
the war demand their services. n
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-06-20

SALE OF BANK STocK-Twenty shares Of the
stock of the Wndham County Bank were sold at auc-
ton Saturday, by G. H. Salisbury, for prices ranging
from S5050 to s535o per share the par value Of said
shares being $50. A good price for these hard times.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-06-20

SUDDEN DEATit-rhc inhabitants Of our village
were startled Thursday morning of last week by tho
sudden announcement Of the death Of Henry c. Fisher
then and for many years Of our leading merchants
Ills health had not been good for months owing
to chronic Inflammation of the bowels but he had
attended to his business every day, cheerful and
lively, and gave no indications Of demise so sudden
and unexpected. The evening previous he was up
until after ten O'Clock enjoying the companionship Of
his friends. Thursday morning lie rose aud cat his
breakfast about O'Clock as usual lie soon after
tired to his room and complained Of sickness. HIS
family and friends at the Brattleboro House, where he
boarded, Immediately that he dying, and be-
fore ocl OK he gone. An autopsy it is said re-
vealed disease Of the heart His funeral largely
attended at the Episcopal Church Sunday morning.
and his remains taken to Dummerston and buried
beside those Of his first wife, lie leaves wife and two
young children, besides II large circle Of friends to
mourn his loss Mr. Fisher n native Of Casteton,
buthe hadresided in this town about twelve years.
Tie was SO years Of age
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-06-20

for the most trhing causes. One man was rejected
because his finger nails ,ce,e TOO uhc and those were
on his left hand!
The case Of Lieutenant Prouty Is one Of peculiar
hardship. lie left his business TO engage in the for
nation Of the company, and entered zcaou'ly into
the discharge Of all the duties thereby devoviug upon
him We trust our citizens will to it that prop
or remuneration is made to him for his devoted SER
vice.
We pleased to learn, rs do good auihor-
ty, that Company {, for drill discipline behavior and
aud appearance. is second to no company in the rcg
mcnt, aud that Capt. Todd, although the youngest
officer in command is regarded rs fully equal to the
place and to any other in command. Those who best
know him are not surprised Mt this.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-06-20

On Thursday night of last week the principal
portion of the rebels at lIarpcrs Ferry, cvacu-
ated the place retreated towards Leesburg and
Winchester in the direction of Manassas juno
ton. Before leaving the rebels destroyed the
great bridge of 1000 feet span by which the
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad crossed the Poto-
mac River. They also burned all the Armorv
buildings. and large quantity of provisions
They evidently were afraid of being surrounded
and either starved out or compelled to surren-
der at discretion. A few troops were left as
rear guard.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-06-20
II HE w AR.
he Federal Troops Repulsed at Vienna.

The Federal Troops Repulsed at Vienna.
A train was sent out from Alexandria on the
Hampshire and Loudon railway, Monday after
noon, to Vienna, Is miles distant. and nine
miles beyond Arlington Heights, taking Nc
Cooks Ohio regiment, accompanied by Brig
urn Schenck. They dropped companies along
the road, and reached Vienna about o'clock
with but three companies. At that point a
masked battery of the rebels opened upon them
killing and wounding a considerable number of
our troops. Preparations were made to assault
the battery, and renforccments were sent for
The enemy's masked battery was subsequent
~ stormed by Col. McCook's Ohio volunteers
and taken, with loss of seven killed and II
large number wounded.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-06-20
The Missouri Rebels Routed.

a man who has arrived at Jefferson City in
a stiff, from six miles below bonneville, brings
the news that Gen. Lyon attacked and conr-
pletely routed the state forces there, killing 300
and taking COO prisoners. Gen. Price was
mortally wounded. The federal troops lost | l.
Full confidence is not placed in this report.
Two reliable persons from Boonvlle arrived
at Jefferson City, Tuesday and report that a
great fight has taken place between the federal
and state troops, in which 800 rebels were killed
and number taken prisoners. One report
says that ! and another 20 of the federal troops
were killed. Gov. Jackson fled and the state
forces were totally routed
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-06-20


A correspondent of the st. Albans Messenger,
mentions the important circumstance that "Col.
Phelps protested against the movement against
Great Bethel, as being very unsafe and fool
hardy, remarking that such night expeditions
ought never to be undertaken, except when all
landmarks are well known, and by the most
experienced officers, and then, only when it
c9uld not be accomplished by day light. But
our arms, defeat which will yet cost many
lives, was the consequence.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-02-12
GETTING INTO TROUBLE.

The National Intelligsneer, says, that "the
London Times is particularly severe on the sug-
gestion of retaliatory laws by the Governor Of
Georgia. 1t aiirms that Governor Brown sets
out cut with principle which, if carried into
action, will involve the GeOrgians in war not
only with New England, but with the British
empire and every Power in Europe. 1t dis
tinctly declares that "every right of retaliation
which the Southern States have against Massa-
ohusetts they have also against England" The
following extracts from this long and caustic
article will show its tone and spirit:"
SIN the history OF the French Convention
nothing more atrocious is recorded than the
proposal of Governor Brown, of Georgia. that
'the penal code, and all other laws of this State
which protect the lives, liberty, and property Of
the citizens of other States, while in this State,
be repealed SO far as regards any State which
refuses to recognise the owners property in his
slave within its limits The only excuse for him
is that he is probably writing sensation
message, and knows that his counaels will never
be adopted"
!" Such are the auspices under which the
Southern States are asked to destroy the Union
which has lasted eighty years, and given them O
place among the first nations of the earth. The
world will judge for itself what are the chances
OF federation in which Governor Brown shall
be leading spirit"
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-02-12

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convsD,;on causd bv CIV Harris ,ook n,s,s nm
Saturday. sufioisnt rsturn, have bsen rsoeived
sho,yir,, tha, Andro,, 1obrsor and ,ha nstrtots
vho cntonors,o liz hin, in III uouss Fmsrson
E,ber;dro N0lson probsor o,sr,.s sna o,bers
have been splendidly sustained. 1t does not
always happen that they who light the efigiea of
an honest public man do all the voting.
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Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-02-12

A USIoN PARRY in CHARLESTON .--Priyate let
tiers from Charleston state that go far from all
the people there being secessionists, there are
many of them in favor Of the Union, and if they
were only assured that the United States Govern
ment would protect them, they would come out
openly in opposition to the disastrous policy
under which the Slate has entered. The writer's
believe that strong reactionnry feeling can be
produced among those who were hurried into
hostility TO the General Government, and there
is movement on foot to send delegation to
Washington to ask the President if he will ex-
ercise all his power to protect those who shall
rally to the cause of the Union. 1t is further
asserted that if satisfactory assurances cannot bc
obtained from Mr.. Buchanan, Mr.. Lincoln will,
on his assumption Of office, be applied to, and
if he pledges himself to stand by the Union men
in Charleston and other paris Of the State, they
will boldly declare their sentiments and do battle
for the Union.-M r. Sun, FEB. Z.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-02-12

The locofoco members of the Indiana Legisla-
ture must be reasonable set of fellows. In
this respect, however, they do not iusrtly re-
present their political brethren in other States;
the only difference between them being that
treason is more boldly avowed in the Indiana
Legislature than elsewhere in the free States.-
We find the following editorial remarks concern
ing them, in late number Of the Madison
Courier -
"Traitorous rascals OF Indianapolis talk of
battery on the hills opposite this city, and tho
bombardment and destruction Of property in
Indiana, and the killing of Indiana women and
children, with savage ferocity. They seem TO
revel in the prospective blood and carnage Of
the scene; and Brigadier General Heffren, the
leading Democrat in the House Of Representa-
tives-- the member that talks more, is on his
feet oftener, and who introduces more bills and
longer bills than any other-declared in speech
that there were zone hundred thousand Demo-
Gratis in the State Of Indiana who would inter
pose their persons and bayonets between the
people of the North and South if war should
| occur"
The speeches Of Democratic members on Fed
eral relations exhibited the liveliest sympathy
with the rebels in the seeding States instead Of
backing up the exertiens of the patriots in the
border slave States 10 maintain the integrity Of
the Government. Instead Of deprecating the
precpitate action of the Southern States-in
stead of throwing all their influence on the side
of the Union-they are giving aid and comfor
in every way possible to the secessionists"
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-02-12

The proceedings Of this body, says the Phila-
delphia Press, are still conducted under the seal
Of secrecy. The select committee has not yet
made report, nor has any definite action been
taken by that committee. Mr.. Dudley Field, of
New York, and Mr. Crowninshied, of Massa-
chusetts, have taken their seats as members Of
the same. 1t is stated that the latter desired
FIRST to get record of the grievances complained
of by the South. He is reported to have made
passionate address, and to have interfered with
the utmost harmony and good feeling which had
previously marked the deliberations of the COM
niittee. MIR. Guthrie, Judge Rufin, and others
spoke in reply, the latter taking eminently con-
sentative ground and eliciting the decided sp'
probation of the members from Ohio, Indiana
and the other Border States, slave and free
Judge White made stirring speech, advising
Cancellation and speedy and amicable adjust
ment of the present difficulties.
The Criuenden and other measures Of compro
mise proposed by Congress have been under dis
cussOn, and several new methods of adjusmen
have been proposed-one by Mr.. Guthrie, an
another by Mr.. ReVerdy Johnson-but it is no
likely that any result can be attained for severa
days, though il is extremely probable, rs thing
now look, that it will end favorsbly.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-02-12

AN EDITOR IN Disousr.-Wm. II, Clark, the
editor of the Kendall (lll.) Clarion, loves good
joke. and never let's an opportunity slip that
promises dish of fun. Here is his last
"We have lately got suit of clothes, and no
man could be more effectually disguised. We
Look like gentleman, Upon first putting them
Oh, we felt like cat in a strange garrett and for
a long time thought we were snapped Of We
went to the house, and scared the baby into fits /;
our wife asked us il we wanted to see MIR. Clark,
and told us that We would find him at the Office !;
went there, aud pretty soon one of our business
men came IN, with strip Of paper in his hand
He asked if the editor was in told him we
thought not; asked hin ii he wished to see him
particularly; said he wanted him to pay that
bill told him we didn't believe he would be in (;
business mgn left. Started to the house again ;
met couple of young ladies' one of them ask
the other, "What handsome stranger is that ?"-
In this dilemma we met friend and told him
who we were, and got him 10 introduce us to our
wife, who is now as proud Of US as can be- The
next time we get new suit, we shall isl her
know beforehand.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-02-12

HONEST TALK.-In the subjoined expressions
of regret at the decree of the Georgia Conven-
ton in pronOuncinga formal severance of the
bond which unites that State with her sister
uoder the Federal Constitution, we have the
evidence of sentiment which, eayH the National
Intelligencer; we are assured would be confess
cd by amajOriiy of the Georgia people if only
the question of Union and disuniou could be
distinctly aud directly brought before them. We
quote from the Lagrange (GeO) Reporter of the
25th ultimo.
'The deed is done Our rights are-nOt Sc
cured! We have been fled and drummed-and
voted out of the Union. We still love the Union.
We love our old Government, because it was
established by the strong arms and the blood of
as true men as the world ever saw We never
did have any war to make on the Government
but always regarded it as priceless inheritance
bequeathed to US by our Revolutionary. fathers,
and we have adored the Union of the States
because the Union was formed and cemented by
their blood We have give them up aud have
now loft the sacred chambers Of our fathers.
The actien Of Georgia may be right, and il aay
Js srrOng"
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-02-12
Communicated.
HIGHLY IMPORTANT.
DELAWARE INVADED.

We clip the following from the North Ameri-
can of the eth instant:
TROOPS FOR FORT DELAWARE. telegraphc
dispatch was received at Fort Columbus al quar-
ter past p. NJ, on Tuesday afternoon, from
Gen. Scott, ordering detachment of thirty men
for Fort Delaware, to leave forthwith.
"ht quarter past five, one hour after the
order was received, the detachment left the
island, under command of Lieut.. Wood, each
man armed with his rifle and twenty-five rounds
of ball cartridge. They took the six o'clock
train at Jersey City. Pretty prompt work that"
And before this they are firmly established in
Fort Delaware with the Flag of the Union flying
above the walls.
Legislature of Delaware, will you not impeach
Governor Burton? Two weeks ago we raised
our feeble voice of warning; we called on Gov.
Burton, appealed to his patriotism, held out the
hope of glory and immortality to him; urged
the necessity of prompt action he has been deaf
to our patriotic appeal. Our warning has been
unheeded, at home The arms distributed to
the gallant men Of Wilmington are suffered to
rust in the hands to whom they were consigned,
while our warning has been treacherously con-
Vcyed to the enemy, and Gen. Scott having
awaited himself of it, as you see above.
Alas for Delaware no commissioner can now
be looked for from Georgia or from the Congress-
assembled at Montgomery.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-02-12

rs. ~ pleasure to Pansn me ae' ~
more conservative thas ths rsssleas gGshssss q Abe
Delaware Neither The poor sasssrseS aascs, whose
AZ nT mas osan 50 rspSstedy esea e Sn1
nor the editors Of the Repi1ean and Journal, Of this
conservative men among Tie RePubcAns These editors
aSe rso hs ~ sy ss q s S sss
hsE readers the opnions Of the who are not so
continent q nationality and patriotism The party syco
bs Sns sTsy seSss s %Soe
uon S 1ss ssS see hg y W.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-02-12

That this eminent statesman, the better part
of whose life was devoted to building up the
power of the United States, which some Of his
successors would appear to be bent upon destroy
ing, did not look to Il separation of the Union us
an event within the limits of possibility, We have
remarkable testimony in report of a conversa-
ton with him us reeRnlly az 1886. II will he
found in n s0mewhN curious volume entitled
The Statesmen of America in 1876, by Sarah
Myfton Maury' This lady visited this country
q few years ago, and occupied herselfvery much
during her stay with the study of our eminent
public men. She was admitted to intimacy with
several of the most distinguished, especially
among the Democratic politicians, and her book
reports their table talk and opinions with con-
siderable minuteness. With Mr. Calhoun she
seems to have been favorte in the enjoyment
of the most frank and cordial intimacy. In tho
course Of this acquaintance the following dialogue
occurred, well worthy Of attention at this mo.
ment. We give it in her own language:
Mr.. Calhoun said !, speaking of America,
you are great experiment
'We are more said he; I'VE are great hit
'Will the Atlantic and Pacific States be divided
into separate republicsr
They cannot be; the Mississippi, great in
land sea, will keep them united The Union is
udss0luble'
This lndy's book is dedicated ITO the Hon,
James Buchanan then Secretary of State.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-02-12

ALABAMA EPIscoPArg AND SEoEssIoN.-
death Of Bishop Cobbs leaves vacancy in the
Episcopsie at very critical time In May
next the Diocesan Convention of Alabama will
elect his successor But the State Of Alabama
is now, as she contends, no longer one of the
United States. Four Of her sister Stntes have
already taken the same ground. Before May
others will have Joined them, and formed them
selves into n Southern Ceufederacy. Should the
Diocese of Alabama elect successor to Bishop
Cobbs, he cannot be consecrated according IL
our Constitution and canons without the consent
of q majority of the Bishops and majority Of
the Standing Committees But will Alabama,
out of the Union, and one Of the members of II
new Confederacy, apply for such consent to
" aliens and enemies" rs they consider their
Northern brethren? If they do, they are guilty
of treason to their new Government; if they do
not, what one of the Southern Bishops will usurp
the functions of "tle Presiding Bishop" aud
take the necessary steps for the conservation ?
1t is the height Of folly TO talk of a still united
Church after two National Coniederocies occupy
tho old ground of "the Protestant Episcopal
Church in the United States Of America" If,
therefore, as il seems now most likely, the
Southern States form Government of their own,
they must have an ecclesiastical organization oil
their own. And why nOt2 Chicago Church
Record,