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OF THE EXPEDITION.

We clip fom the n. Y. Times correspondence
with the voyage and battle, with observations
by the writer, who accompanied the expedition.
During the passage from Fortress Monroe,
there was a great deal of sea-sickness among
the troops and consequently plenty OF rations
TO spare. Most of the men went below to their
hunks, but it was quickly apparent that in
sanitary point of view, it would be better for
them not to remain there. Therefore the mis-
cradle shrinking wretches were hustled into
the purer atmosphere of the deck, and the
company police with brooms, Swabs and mops,
restored between decks to comparative de-
gree of cleanliness.
A serious error happened during the height
Of the storm, which | should have thought re.
suited only from panic among the soldiers, but
| am assured by the officers tina, the men never
for moment lost their presence of mind
When the order was given to throw the guns
overheard, meaning the rihed cannon, about
300 of the soldiers plunged their muskels into
the sea- under the impression that they were
obeying directions, and in their zeal il was not
long before their oyercoats followed their arms
Early in the morning of Thursday, the rebel
gunboats took up the position which they had
occupied on other days, at the entrance Of he
""i' ""liS 30 "i"''i % HNNt" "SV ll'ti S'N""
ers, coming from behind the headlands, passed
backwards and forwards in the ohng OCCASION
ally approaching the Notifications on either
side, and communicating by means ot row.
boat with those on shore. Some of these YES
sells had brought reintorcements from Charles
ton. but the larger number were crowded WIN
excursionists from all the country round VINO
had come to witness the utter Illumination OF
the Yankees and the destruction OF their
fleet One of the steamers is believed to nave
had the consuls Of England and France on
board. for she displayed the Hags of those ma
tons, as well as the rebel ensign, and taking
position beyond the reach OF danger, remained
until the victory was won
The limited means for landing, made the OPP
Grafton one of the sowest and most tedious
have ever Witnessed. The surf and fiat boats
first went alongside the steamers containing
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-11-21
LATE WAR ITEMS.

Our naval force at Newport News has been
increased in crder to check rebel expedition
fitting out in the James River, of which three
formidable fire boats are said to form part.
Gen Phelps command are building huts for
winter quarters. Newport News will in few
days appear like large irouter village.
The rebels are making indications that they
mean to attack our camp at Newport News
Mr.. Savage, U. s. vice consul, who has re-
turned to New York from Key West, reports
that 1900 rebels were discovered on the 10th
10y Union patrols, some twenty miles from Fort
Pickens, on Santa Rosa Island. The comman-
der of the federal fleet sent a force which she'll
ed the rebels off the Island with great loss.
Their supposed object was to get together 1000
secessionists or more and make forced march
and another night attack on Billy Wilson's
camp.
A portion of the 18th Regiment N. Y. S. NJ,
from Brooklyn, while on picket duty about a
mile and half west of Falls Church, were yes
terday attacked by rebel cavalry and forced to
fall back, with one man wounded. They were
subsequently reinforced by eonsi 'erable body
of our troops, when the rebels retired, with
loss of several killed and wounded.
Gems. Halleck and Buell. have left Washing
ton for their commands in Missouri and Ken
lucky,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-11-21

DYING STRUGGLES OF THE SLAVE Trade
The vigorous measures set on foot by the new
Administration, for the suppression of the slave
trade, have already succeeded in reducing that
infamous traffic to its last extremity. 1t was
one of the first points to which Mr. Lincoln and
Mr.. Seward gave their attention, and they have
followed it up with vigor and success. The
meeting of the United States Marshals, some
weeks since, did great deal to intuse vigor and
harmony into their action, and the conviction
last week of the captain of the Gordon, will sat
isfy the parties who have hitherto grown rich
on the profits of this nefarious trade, that the
law is no longer to be a dead letter.
We believe there is now not a single port in
the United States from which SLAYER can be
fitted out. The attempt has been made at
nearly every port from Bangor to Baltimore,
and in every instance the design has been de-
tected and defeated. One or two vessels have
recently left this port for Portuguese ports with
legitimate cargoes, but with the well-understood
purpose of refting there and going to the coast
Of Africa. Through the vigilance Of Marshal
Murry, however, our Government has made
full representations to our Consuls at the ports
in question, and the vessels will be sharply
watched from the moment of their arrival.
Secretary Seward has also informed the British
Government that, since slavers have been driy-
en- out OF the United States, some of them have
resorted to Liverpool for the purpose of seeur-
ing outfits. He has sent full descriptions of the
vessels implicated, and so pressed the matter
upon the attention of the British authorities
that they cannot avoid prompt and effective ac-
ton. Within few days person resident il
this City, extensively engaged in the traffic, be-
coming alarmed at the vigor with which thes'
prosecutions are press d, has fed to Canada
Some others will probably find it expedient-ert
long to follow his examplo-N J. Times.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-11-21

DIR. Chas. o. Carpenter, son of Rev. Mark
Carpenter of this village, was connected with
the late nayal expedition as surgeon ON board
the Ottawa, which steamer took a prominent
part in the glorious achievement on the South
Carolina coast In letter to his wife, written
soon after the engagement, he corroborates all
public accounts of this desperate conflict gives
the rebels credit for great bravery in the out
set, but says their confusion at last caused them
to desert their Notifications, leaving guns with
hammers in them, and some with caps already
on, and prepared for shot. DIR. Carpenter
amputated the limb of the master of their YES
sci, it being crushed during the action, but had
no other practice of importance. He describes
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-11-21

staff are all of soldicrly appearance and will, |
venture to predict, do honor to the service.
The matter of mileage has been brought be-
fore the House in various forms, and nearly
half day was spent last week in discussing one
of the numerous bills on that subject, with the
result that the existing basis was not changed.
The inequalities of the present system may be
seen in the very different amounts charged last
year by members from Windhom County, al
lowed by the Committee and opposed by the
Housp ne follnws.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-11-21

The following are thu contents of the first
box sent to the hospital by the Brattleboro Re-
lief Society
heavy wooden blankets, 2 do. comfortabes,
heavy blanket shawl, calico comfortables, l
calico bedquit, l cashmere dressing gown, 3
prs. pillow cases, prs. sheets, l6 prs. cotton
drawers, short bed gowns, 8 long bed gowns,
so prs. wooden socks, 8 rolls bandages, box
lint, 3 packages CASTLE and Windsor soap, l
box fine toe th combs, pillows, Bibles.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-11-21

DIR. Warren Stone, of New Orleans, former
ly of Chesterfield. n. H., is referred to in late
number of the n. o. Delta as the eminent
New Orleans physicians and in an article from
his pen, The Wants of our Soldiers, he says :;
"our country supplies almost every luxury and
every necessary, II its resources can be cencen-
trated, and it is shame that our brave soldiers
should want for anything that little energy
and forethought, on the part of those whose
soil and firesides they are defending can supply
them.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-11-21

Our young friend Iarkin G. Mead, Jr., is
now at the seat of war, with the Vermont Brig
ade. He may not be classed special artist,
for he is not employed by any one in pdrticu-
lar but as artist in general he is around with
the army, taking officers, camps, regiments
brigades, or entire divisions, as opportunity
presents. A harmless way of doing it, to be
sure, using as he does, only pencil.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-11-21
THE NEWS.

The past week has been big with events, and
the success which has attended all the opera
tons of the Government, We would gladly be-
lieye is but the beginning of the end. An out
line Of the Important movements is given in
our columns, and up to the hour of going to
press none of the cheering items need modify
ing, unless it be to say that all things are lit
lie more so'
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-11-21

Secretary Eustis, who was accompanying
Minister Slidell on his mission TO France, and
who now makes one of the party quartered in
that building where the 'underpinning comes
up to the roof down in Boston harbor, is a
brother of James b. Euslis, of New Orleans,
who with his father-in-aw, Mr.. Buckner, has for
two summers occupied the fine residence owned
by them, at the head of High st. in this vii
lage.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-11-21

Dr. CoLuy 81 stanslrai, c. D., Is "a Physician OF high
standing lie has earned wide reputation for science and
ski In long course disuihe ami successful practice IN
his profession. It gives pleasure to commend MN
jud e him to worthy perfect confidence ana mat any OF
his medicines prescriptions would ne lu.y WWerahe to
h recommendations Idoub not that they would be worthy
In ak Inc ace of the mtny unlicensed specifics hlch
NOW extensively npalriug the Iabc health aud swelling the
bills Of mortality. NJ Loh"' t'VS'' p"'' No''ese'
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-11-21

Frank Wells, late teller of the Bank of Brat
tleboro, having received a leutenant's commits
sion from Gov. Buckingham of Connecticut,
has returned to his former home at Ltchfeld,
and will proceed to enlist company from that
neighborhood, to be connected with Connec-
ticut regiment when organized.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-11-21

The reader will be careful not TO confound
our neighbor Alexander with the former con-
queror of kingdoms, who wept when none were
left for him to conquer Our townsman is not
bounded by an ambition that limits his con-
quests to any single profession, but to-day an.
nounces himself the hero of a new enterprise,
in which he hopes to meat the wants of an APP
prcciating public.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-11-21

For Biousness Dr. Glforls Homeopathic Curative
II YOU or your children troubled with worms have the
collie arre dysenery, coughs, and colds, nervous
and have the oot-ace facttcle, neuralgia headache
or dyspepsia the proper medicines, which he has prepaT
ed for the Thousands have been released AMI cured
y their use why should youl All Of his curatves SOLD
by l. n THORN, Bratteboro, o. r. WOOD, Bellows Falls,
Agents per mail receipt Of price, % per box,
b any part Of the country by addressing
lw47 Philip Lee, 1856 William street, New York.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-11-21
TEETH. The subscriber having lately returned

TEETH. The subscriber having lately returned from
s,h,r, tour would in calling the attention VI the pub
M rcri his thanks his patrons generally and to those
ci,llv Who have continued thtir support Tor the past
I wears feeling I, TO be hatterng testimonial their
confidence In his professional skill
lie continues perform all operations for preserving,
beautfyng and restoring the Teeth In his usual careful and
thorough manner.
Tth inserted Cold Silver and rubber with All the late
improvements. Please cull, A. h. PUTNAM
iirrttleboro, May /, lS6l.--lS
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FowLE's PILES AND HuMoR CURE,

Cure for bleeding, Blind and itching Plies Scrofua,
Salt Fheum, and Diseases of the skin,
One bottle warranted in all cases; if not, Dealers
are particularly requested to refund the money.
Only five bottles IN thousand returned, and these were con-
hmed Fsua. Hundreds OF letters and certificates now
propreors possession which he upon apple
cation. send Tor Circular Prepared by HENRY d.
FOWLE Chemist, II Prince St., boston Sold by all Drug
Certificates with each bottle Prizes, 81 per bottle
Om4O
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-11-21

John A. Whittemore, assistant engineer on
board the Mohican who was killed in the bonn
bardment at Port Royal, was a son of the late
president of the Vt. & Mass. Railroad, Rev.
Thomas Whittemore and was himself employ
ed as engineer on the road previous to enter
ing the naval service.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-11-21

Lieut.. Barnes of the flagship Wabash, who
with party of sailors and marines raised the
stars and stripes on the deserted Notifications
of the rebels at Port Royal, is a Springfield
boy, and son of Col. Barnes Of the 18th
Mass. regiment.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-11-21

NAVY DEPARTMENT,
Washinptnn. Nov. II.

SIR: 1t is with no ordinary emotion that |
tender to you and your command the heartfelt
congratulations and thanks of the government
and the country for the brilliant success achiev-
ed at Port Royal. In the war now waging
against the government in this most causeless
and unnatural rebellion that ever afflicted a
country, high hopes have been INDUCED in the
navy and great confidence rcposed in its efforts.
The result of the skill and bravery of yourself
and assistants have equalled and surpassed our
highest expectations. To you and your associ-
ates under the providence of God we are in
debted for the great achievement by the largest
squadron ever fitted out uunder the flag which
you have SO gallantly indicated and which you
will bear onward to continued success.
(Signed) GIDEON WELLEs.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-11-21

CHANGE OF TIME.-Thc following changes
in the running of trains will be noticed by all.
The afternoon New York train leaves here at
twenty minutes before three o'clock, and ar
rives from New York at this place, at five min
utcs past four. The arrival and departure of
northern afternoon trains agrees with the fore
going. From Boston the train will arrive at
twenty minutes before five.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-11-21

MAsoNIc.-Ata meeting of Harmony Lodge
of the +. & A. NJ. held at their hall in North
field, Mass, Nov. 18th, the following officers
were chosen for the year ensuing w. H..
Bass, w. NJ; w. Field, S, W.; f. G. Cole, J..
W.; d. Calender, Sec; T. Field, Treas; S. ID.
Woodward, S. d.; w. Catlin, J. d.; A. Davis,
o. Preston, Stewards ]. o. Webb, Tyler; G..
Alexander, Marshall.
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The Confessions aud Elk pc ricnce OF an
luynlid.

PUBLISHED for the benefit and warning and caution
to young who suffer from debility, Premature
Decay ETC.. supplying the time the means OF Self
Cure by who cared himself after being put 10 great ex
pense through medical imposition and qaackery Single co
pies may he had Of the author, NATHANIEL MAYFAIR,
Esq Bedford Kings County, N. Y, by enclosing postpaid
addressed envelope. 3m4I
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-11-21
LOCAL. INTELLIG EN- CE.

How 1T HAPPENED.-For a few weeks past
special messages have been daily received
through the telegraph, directed TO an associa-
ton denominated by outsiders the dark lantern
telegraph company The plan of the associa-
ton was simply to afford to every man who
would pay dollar, the earliest news for CIV
en- number of weeks An effort was made to
increase the subscription to a hundred dollars,
when the bulletins should be made public
About sixty names only were obtained, and so
many of our citizens went around the streets
each day with very knowing looks, though it
must be confessed that through the weakness
of human nature, some of those sixty sages,
had to get friend or two to help them keep
the secret, when extraordinary items came
But on Saturday, when some of the gravest of
our villagers were noticed coming out of the
Brattleboro House, with sort of 'hop-scotch'
gait, asserting too that they hadn't been in
back of the room where the Geographic doses
were served, the public curiosity was fearfully
wrought upon and when at last national sar
lutte was fred under the direction of the d. DIS,
every gun told on the cause, each one. bringing
down its man, and with some six or eight
more who surrendered at discretion the mum
Der of subscribers was made up, and dispatch
es were thrown open to the public announcing
the capture of Mason and Sldell
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-11-21

milton by the State, when organized; and con-
siderable discussion has been given to the sub
ject in the papers. as well as in the legislature
at Montpelier We understand that the COM
pany will be re organized by the state and
placed on the same footing as regards pay &c.
with the other companies which have gone from
Vermont. The offering of the company,
which has been done 'onticipotvely,' will be de-
termned by election, when the number is re-
cruited to the standard. The department OF
the men composing this corps, as they appear
in our streets and while pursuing their drill, is
such as TO convince us that their enlistment is
no freak, but that they offer their services with
a good understanding of the country's peril,
and when regularly organized and put into the
field, we look for good account of them.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-11-21
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From my personal acquaintance with Dr. NJ. f. Colby y
Sanstead, G. E. and from my knowledge of his dsagu
cd reputation and position in his profession. should regard
any medical preparations prescriu tons Of his entitled
70 the highest confidence and estimation.
COLLAMER,
a.. S. Senator from Vermont late Postmaster
General L. S. Al
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-11-21

Beauregard is known 10 be vith the rebel ar
my at Centrev.lle.
Gen. Fremont is expected a, Washington in
few days.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-11-21

Henry Townsley, formerly of this village, is
serving as captain of cavalry in the Western
department our army, being connected with the
ody-guard of Gen. Hunter.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-11-21

The Fall term of the village schools closes
this week, to be follwed by vacation of three
weeks.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-11-21

To TIE TEACHERs.-Prof Hiram A. Will
son, town superintendent, will attend to the
examination Of those who design to teach in
this township, at his residence on Walnut St.,
next Saturday afternoon at two o'clock.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-11-21
The Expedition to Accomac, Va.

Gen Dix has sent an expedition of 5000 men,
including the 18th Massachusetts regiment and
Minis battery of artillery, to Accomac and
Northampton counties, Virginia, formerly the
fanatic Wise's congressional district, and has
also sent proclamation to the people, assuring
them of protection in the enjoyment of all the
rights of Union men, but warning them that all
disregard of the laws will be punished with
military severity. The expedition is under
Gen Lockwood. The rebel force in these coun-
ties is said not to exceed 1900. A strong I'm
ion sentiment exists there, and will make itself
powerfully felt as soon as the old flag is unfurl-
ed
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-11-21

The report of the commissioners to settle
the accounts of the late treasurer of the state,
will be found on the outside of this paper.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-11-21

the sensations of one while lodging eleven
inch shells, amidst the whstng of plenty of
smaller missiles in the air and through the rig
ging, as not the most pleasant
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-11-21

SHARP SHooTERs.--The third company of
Vermont sharpshooters now recruiting in this
village, is nearly full. The too free use of a
title, which 'out-ranked the commission of the
recruiting officer, caused little distrust of the
genuincness of this companys claim to recog-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-11-21
Rising of the Unionists in Tennessee.
FIGHTING THE REBELS WITH FIRE.

The long and costly railroad bridge over the
Cumberland river, just this side of Nashville,
has been burned, causing great CONSERVATION
in the rebel camp at Bowling Green.
Six railroad bridges were burnt in East Ten
ressee, Friday night, by the UnioniSts Two
were located on the Georgia state road, over
ChickamangG creek, Hamilton county Though
this is laid to discharged handsl; one on the
East Tennessee and Georgia railroad over the
iIiwassee river, Bradley county. Five minutes
after the ConJederates guards had passed
through, the latter bridge was in flames showing
the use of combustbe materials. Two Mere
burnt on the Tennessee and Georgia railroad,
on Lick creek, Green county, and the other on
Holston river, Sullivan county. The "secesh"
guards at Lick creek were unarmed. They
were overpowered, tied, carried away and kept
during the day. On Saturday three men were
arrested and identified by the guards as the in
ccndnries. The bridge on Horton river was
not guarded, it being thought unnecessary, Sui
Ivan county was so strongly secession The
bridge is at Strawberry Plains. In Jefferson
county the bridge was fired, but put out by the
people. A guard had one hand cut off and his
skull fractured. There are indications that
enc incendiary has been killed. A gentleman
just from East Tennessee reports very great
excitement in consequence II was evidently
prcconcerted plan of the Unionists. The loss
is heavy, and viii cause great inconvenience
and delay in running trains between the South
west and Virginia. Matters in East Tennessee
are regarded as in critical condition. and much
anxiety is felt for Zollicofer,
The Pikeville Victory an Exasgeration.
The rumored federal victory at pikeyille, Ky,
proves to be partial hoax. a dispatch from
/ Maysville says, on the authority of 'relabe
gentleman" that the federal forces attacked the
conlederates, who were adyantageously posted
on hill. From so TO 90 confcderatcs were
| killed, and 80 taken prisoners. (Former ac-
counts stated the killed at 400, and prisoners
| 900 to 2,000.) The others scattered Colo
mel Williams was the first man to run. Six OF
Co. Morshal's men were killed, and Is wound
ed. His horse was shot under him. Fifteen
of Col. Tyffe's men were wounded, and kill
ed.
| The Mount Sterling Wing has report from
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CAvALRY-An order has been received by
Gov. Holbrook direct from the War Depart
ment, to forward the regiment now in camp at
Burlington, to Washington, as soon as posi-
bic. The colonel is 10 report to Gen. McClcl-
Ian at Washington, when arms will be furnish
ed to the men at once.
The vacant Majority in the regiment has
been assigned TO Captain John D, Bartlett, of
Company c, Washington County, Rev. J.
II. Woodward, of Westford, having received
the nomination Of the Captains of the regiment
has been commissioned as Chaplain.