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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-11-07

u,acted and intensified In his country's service.
should just now remove from our head tho oreo,
" 'o,t o. our mutton, the hero, who, in his
you;n iaised high the reputation of his coun-
uy !" ,ne telds OF Canada which he sanctiHed
WIN ms olood, who In more mature wears
proved to the world that American aim ond
vaior could repeat, IL not eclipse, tho exnloi,s
OF Cortez IN the land of the Mon,eznn,as
whose whole life has been devoted In The ser
vice of his country, whose whole effor,s ho 90
been directed to uphold our honor At The small
est sacrifice of life, warrior who scorned the
selfish glories Of the battlefield when hi, great
qualities as a statesman could be empioyed
more proftably for his country, a citizen who in
his declining years has given to the world the
the most shining instance of loyalty in dis
regarding all ties of birth and clinging still
TO the cause Of truth and honor. Such has
been the career and character of Winfield Scott.
whom it has long been the delight of the ma
ton to honor, both as a man and as a soldier.
While we regret his loss, there is one thing we
cannot regret---the bright example he has left
for our emulation. Let us all hope and pray
that his declining years may be passed in peace
and happiness, and that they may be cheered by
the success Of the country and the cause he
has fought for and loved so well. Beyond all
that, let us do nothing that can cause him to
blush for us let no defeat of the army he has
so long commanded embitter his last years. but
let our victories illuminate the close Of life so
grand. GEORGE B. MCCLELLAN,
Major-General Commanding u. S. A.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-11-07
RETIREMENT OF GEN. SCOTT.

The retirement of Winfield Scott from the
chief command of the armies of the United
States, is an event that will not take the coun-
try by surprise, nor excite any alarm. His
rapidly declining health is now 80 precarious
that he cannot with safety to himself undergo
the fatigues necessaryin attending cabinet coun-
ellis, and in listening to the daily details Of nu-
merous armies. Full of honors as full of years,
he leaves behind him a reputation unequalled
as a soldier, and unsullied as patriot and
statesman. Winfield Scott was born in vir-
ginia on the 18th of June 1886. He entered
the army as Captain of Artillery in 1SOS In
the war Of 1S12-l4 he distinguished himself in
several bloody battles on the frontier, of which
Queenstown, Chippewa and Lundy's Lane will
ever be famous. In two years he rose from
Lieut. Colonel to brevet Major General which
latter title he bore with or without the brevet
for 40 years. In lS4l, on the death of Alex
ander Macomb, he was appointed General-n-
Chief Of the Army of the United States. Dur
ing the Mexican war he conducted q most
brilliant campaign, commencing with the cap
ant entry into the city of Mexico, which en-
HANGED his military reputation at home and at
tracted complimentary notices from profession
al soldiers of reputation abroad. His great
military skill and genius have never been ques-
toned and his professional fame will rest upon
a secure basis.
As statesman General Scott has rendered
his country important service. On our North
ern boundary, or on Canadian frontier, in the
days of South Carolina notification, and very
recently on our extreme Northern borders, he
has been instrumental in bringing compli Gated
and threatening questions to peaceful and
satisfactory solution. 1t is small matter to be
sure, but we cannot refrain from expressing our
qualification that the honors and emoluments of
Lieutenant General, will not cease with the re-
tirement of the veteran who has worn them SO
gallantly, but that they will continue unto the
end of his life. May that end be prolonged
until he shall see rebellion squeched and peace
once more restored to our beloved country.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-11-07

changed. Ad adventurous vessel occ,sionou,,
runs the rebel blockade st night I'M, ,bo n".
CATION Of the river may be considered nr m"
eally closed for the present. It is rumoroJ T.,
Washington that the rebels purposely allow
some OF the oyster boats TO run up, as thew
Capital. From certain matters which have h ,,o
developed during the past few days, there ia no
doubt but that there is some truth in ,bis
Meantime the National batteries on the Mar
Ian land side are rapidly approaching completion.
Inose opposite Matthias Point are in full view
OF the rebels, who occasionally fire an experi.
me-, mental shot towards them, but without effect.
ne range of their artillery is not sufficiently
,ong. me National Notifications are to he
Mn WIN superior riled-cannon, and as the
Maryland bank Of the rveris considerable b;gbnr
than that on the Virginia side, it is quiie lRely
, .ne rebels Will soon find their position little
too exposed for comfort. ''''''
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Miscellaneous War News.

There is no foundation whatever for the i'm.
preston that the National army is about going
into Winter quarters in front of Washington
Gen. Mcclellan has no such thought, and he is
IN the unembarrassed control of the army OF
the United States.
There is probability that the present system
OF accepting volunteers only through the State
authorities will be dropped, and that the Gov
eminent will revert to the system of accepting
companies and regiments direct. This, it IA
believed, will be found necessary, on account of
the growing Discrimination OF the men to pass
through the long routine of red tape and swind-
ling to which they are now in many cases sub
jected.
Under the present administration of the War
department, there is chance for men of merit
to rise from the ranks. The ability that Gre
ated the Marshals of France will have full OPP
portunity under Cameron. Ga Friday last he
searched the regular army for sergeants who
had brains, experience, and virtue, and con-
ferred upon twenty five of them commissions as
second Lieutenants. Their future is in their
own hands.
Some of the new Paymaslers are likely TO
pay dear for their first experience. There is
nothing more thoroughly tied up with red tape
than the system of paying men. The Pay
masters are held accountable for everything,
even to the proper construction of the laws,
and as their accounts are frequently not audited
until six or eight months after they have paid
OIL regiment, any wrong payment they NAV
have made becomes their own loss. Some
Paymasters have already been behind two or
three hundred dollars on single regiment. If
they have the good luck to be assigned to the
same regiments second time they may make
themselves good, but not otherwise.
A dispatch to the PHILADELPHIA Press states
that Gen. Mcclellan has, through means not
made public, informed himself very infinitely
OF the movements of the enemy, the number
and strength OF their batteries at and in the
vicinity Of Manassas Junction, the number of
guns they have mounted, and the strength of
their army. He is guided in his operations by |
a full knowledge of all their important move.
ments.
Late adviccs from the Upper Potomac rem
der It probable that no further operations need
be looked for in that direction for the present.
The brigades composing Gen. Banks Division
let Edwards Ferry Oh Saturday last, and they
now occupy their old position around barnes.
Town, sufficient force having been left at the
ferry to prevent any attempt at crossing on the
part OF the rebels. The pickets of the latter
lined the Virginia shore on the departure Of
our troops, and amused themselves hy shouting
Iaunts across the liver. 1t is u-derstood that
al the approaches TO Leesburgh are now
strongly fortified though there are no defensive
works at the town itself
Affairs on the lower Potomac continue UNI
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SPEECH OF GEN. MCCLELLAN.
PRESENTATION OF A SWORD ny THE CITY CoUY.
C1Ls OF PHILADELPHIA.
GEN. NC CLELLAN THINKS THAT THE WAR
WILL Re SHORT.

The following speech of Maj Gen. Mcclellan,
on the reception of sword, presented by the
Commtte of the City Councils of PHILADELPHIA
ask you, Sir, to give my warmcst and deem
thanks to the honorable body YOU represent for
this entirely unmerited compliment I could
thank YOU better if l thought that | deserved
1t, but do not feel that do. Nothing that
have yet accomplished would warrant this high
compliment. 1t is for the future to determine
whether | shall realize the expectations and
hopes that have been conferred in me. | trust
and feel thlt the lay is not far distant when |
shall return to the place !earest of all others
to me, there to spend the balance of nv life
among the people from whom | have received
this beautiful gift. The tcar cannot be lonq. n
may be desperate. / ask IN The f,fnre f,yqbear-
d''ce, patience md confidence. With these we
can accomplish ALL and while | know that. in
the great drama which may have our hearts,
blood, Pennsylvania will not play the least, |
trust that, on the other hand, she will play the
highest and noblrst part
again thank you, and again ask you to con-
ycy to the councils my most sincere thanks for
the sword. Say TO them that it will be nv am.
bition to deserve it hereafter. | know do not
now.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-11-07

HE RETREAT OF ZoLICoPFER.-A cores
pondent of the Chicago Tribune, writing from
Louisville, KY, Oct. 2S, gives the following &C.
count OF the retreat Of the rebel general Zolli-
Golfer after his unsuccessful attack on Wild Cat
camp. The entire loss of the rebels in the bat
tie and the retreat, is estimated at fifteen hun
dred men. The letter says:-
"The retreat began early on Tuesday morn
ing. The dead were left on the field to be bur-
led by the Union troops The field was literal
y strewn with them. They must have fought
ike hends. The execution was terrible, and
the wounded few. The effects of the long balls.
the Mimic, are represented to have been most
terrible. Bodies were perforated and skulls
were broken into half dozen pieces. MANY
features 1t was impo 'sibe to recognize The
grape and canister of the artillery had also found
many victims. They were found lying on the
hill sides in groups. 1t appeared as if the bod
les on falling had rolled down the steep sides of
the hill, and thus piled up on one another. The
road was blocked with them, and the Tennes-
see regiments in pursuit rushed over the bodi-
es of their former friends and acquaintances.
But the retreat was the most irving ordeal
which the rebels had to undergo. The farmers
whom for weeks they had oppressed, aroused
ny the report OF the victory, gathered along the
road to give parting blow, and from Wild
Cat to Barboursville the rebel army run the
gauntlet. From every tree and rock upon the
road side the sharp crack of the farmers rifle
greeted them and sealed rebels fate 1t is
said that the retreat was one continued fight, in
which the poor devils had no chance whatever.
Ambuscades opened their fires upon them from
every side and quarter, and they felt what it
was to retreat through a hostile country. Like
the English who came to subjugate at Licking
ton, Mass, they pushed on in haste, flying from
the storm of bullets that beat in upon them at
every step. They needed not who fell. They
pushed on, each man for himself, seeking safe
ty i'll the hills of the Gan"
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-11-07

John C. breckenridge has published Mani
festo to the People of Kentucky. 1t is dated
at Bowling Green, and he says it is written at the
iirst moment since his expulsion from home
that he could place his feet on the soil of Ken
lucky. IN it he resigns his seat as member
oil the Senate of the United States, saying, al
exchange, with proud satisfaction, term Of six
years in the United States Senate for the mus
ket OF soldier" The address is very long,
ana. ana IS made up of soDhisms and misrepresen-
tatlons. He says "there is no longer a Senate
of the United States within the meaning and
spirit of the Constitution, '-"the United States
no longer exists-the Union is dissolved"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-11-07

CHARLES F. LIvERMoRE, Esq, has been ap-
pointed Government agent for the sale of $40
w. D. Treasury Notes at New York. An excel
lent appointment, Mr.. L. being an active and
intelligent business man of unimpeachableI in
tegrity, and senior partner in the extensive and
popular Banking House of Livermore, Clews
x Mason, No. Al and 43 Wall Street, New
York City.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-11-07

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ms southern tour, would in calling the The pub
NC return his thanks to his patrons generally those
especially who have continued their support the past
eighteen years. feeling be atterng testimonial Of their
confidence In his professional skill.
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Teeth inserted Gold Silver aud Rubber with all the late
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-11-07

AssIGNEE's SALE OF Stock OF CARPETS
John IL, Osgood, Auctioneer, sold, on the 23d
ult'' by order of the Assignee, the stock of
Carpetings contained in the warehouse 1914
Hanover Street. The entire stock was sold in
one lot and brought fhy-nine and one-halfper
cent on the cost The terms were cash. The
New England Carpet Co. were the purchasers.
-Boston Journal.
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DARTMOUTH COLLEGE, April 6.


NJ COLBY, OF stanslead, @. f., Is Physician Of high
sunng He has earned wide reputation Tor science and
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ms recommendations doubt that they would worthy
To take the place Of the many unlicensed specifics Which are
now extensively impang the public health and swelling the
bills Of mortality. N. LORD, prest Dart COLLEGE
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turn up. Something of the sort is sure to pass.
omitted to say last week that the present
Judges of the Supreme Court we're unanimous
ly reelected, as was also MIR. Reporter Shaw.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-11-07

Secretaries Chase and Cameron, and Adiu-
iant Gen. Thomas accompanied Gen.scott from
Washington to New York. Secretary Came
ron and Mr.. Thomas will visit West Point
ana the Springfield armory before their re-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-11-07

EDWARD W, Appleton, Lieut.. commanding Co II.
Chas W. Bliss, Lieut.. Co. Is. Acting Quartennnster
70 1t hardly seems credible that there should be
such differences of fact, yet the "baance of
proof" as the lawyers say, is on the side of of.
fcers.
There will be serious opposition to the re-
election of Adjutant- General Baxter, but not
enough | believe to defeat him. For Quarter
Master General there are several candidates.
besides Gen. Davis the present incumbent
Among these Samuel Morgan of johnson and
f. ID. Sawyer of Townsh, nd are the most prom
inent. The latter is not an aspirant for the
place that l am aware, but has been named in
several quarters as a man every way suitable
for the Office, or am greatly misinformed.-
There is no guessing the result.
The Legislature adjourned from Friday after.
noon to Monday afternoon of this week-tbe
first adjournment Of the session. The business
of legislation will re-commence to-day and will
be put through with all the rapidity consistent
with safety, for about three weeks, when YOU
may look out for an adjournment. The great
measure of all-the military bill-has been in
process of digestion by the learned and expert
enced in such matters, and in due time it will
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-11-07

WoUNDED.-Uriel J. Streeter of Vernon, OF
Company Il, goth Mass Volunteers, received a
ball in the right arm, above the elbow, near the
close of the day at the Balls Bluff fight, when
he swan the Potomac under fire from the reb-
els, without further damage. He has fur
Tough OF four weeks for purpose of recovery
The valor displayed by the whole regiment of
which young Streeter was a member, has COM
manded the admiration of all military men !;
and Mr. S. says, that Gen. Scott himself made
them visit after the engagement, and re-
marked that the 18th and Goth Mass. Regiments
should not be called upon to go into battle
again, until circumstances should require it in
general engagement or from an attack by the
enemy. Geo. Britton of Chesterfield, is report
killed from this Regiment
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DESIGNATION or GEN. soorr.
CABINET COUNCIL ON THE MATTER.
SUCCESSOR.

On Thursday Of last week. the 3lst day of
October, 1861, 1t. General Winfield Scott sent
the President, through the proper department,
the following letter, resigning his position as
Commanding General of the United States ar
,,ios.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-11-07

Gen. Sigel is so accustomed to make rapid
movements, that he is called in the West, the
Flying Dutchman."
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-11-07
DROF. FELIX DE LANNoY HAVING DE-

termned become resident Of Brateboro, Nspect-
fully offers his services Teacher OF the fruneh ahgunte
Rsftrrasfs-Ilev. tigp Z. TfLEn, l. "a. MEAD Esq, J..
SrggN, isq Hon DhNIsL KELLOGG HIRAM CIRCUIT, A. NJ.
Dec. !, 1900 -tilamAS
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-11-07

RETURNED. Morton r. Pratt, of Newfane,
who left this village with Company c. Second
Regiment, passed through here on his way
home, Saturday evening The loss of his right
arm, which was amputated while he was held a
prisoner at Richmond, after the disaster a,
Bull Run, is sad misfortune. The soldiers
criterion of judging of his own condition, is
however, like all others that of comparison, and
in the multitude of greater casualties the loss
of single limb is esteemed slight. Young
Pratt seems to lament only his inability to deal
still with the traitors, with both hands.
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LOCAL INTELLIGENoE

LADIES SOLDIERS AID SocIETY.-By tn,
Committee we are furnished with list of some
OF the articles received by them, which may in.
dictate what is icing done by the Society and
the manner in which the public are responding
to their appeals
+. & A. Speyer, bundles cotton. 16 yard.
print, papers needles. papers pins.
Houghton & Blake, yards print and pair
knit socks.
o. ]. Pratt, 3 skeins yarn. G. Leonard 4
skeins yarn.
Grin Slate, 20 yards cotton CLOTH dozen
tapes, papers needles, dozen spools cotton,
| gross buttons.
+. J. Grimes & Co., 2 skeins yarn.
Mrs. Pell, 2 remnants chintz, l wrapper,
pairs knit socks, 3 volumes Harpers' Magazine
Miss NJ. A. Wells, pair knit socks.
Miss Cough, 2 pairs socks.
Mrs. Warren Eason, pair knit socks.
Miss Storrow, 10 pairs knit socks, 2 bed
gowns, 2 Shirts 2 pairs drawers, and one C ON
Portable.
Miss Higginson, | shawl
Mrs. DIR. Horton, 8 pairs wooden socks.
Mrs. Joseph Smith, pair sheets and pair
pair pillow cases.
Mrs. +. Reed, blanket, 0 rolls bandages.
Mrs F. III. Stevenson, pair knit socks.
Mrs. ID. Weatherhead, pair sheets, pair
pillow cases.
Mrs. ]. Davis, wooden blanket
Mrs. VIM. S. Newton, pair wooden socks.
Mr.. L. Barnard, pair socks, pair pillow
cases.
Vt. Asylum, pairs wooden socks.
Mrs. Mead, 2 blankets.
Mrs. c. Thompson, pairs socks.
"a Friend" materials for comfortables.
Miss Storrow, 4 pairs socks.
Miss L. Wells, pair socks.
Miss ]. Pell. pair socks.
A peep into the box preparing at Mr.. Lewis
store, suggests comfort for many faithful SOL
der.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-11-07

MIssING.-Lieu. Rhinold Wesselhoeft for
merly of this place, was serving in the 10Th
Mass. Regt, and when so hardly pressed by the
enemy, attempted to swim the Potomac in com
pany with another officer The two are still
missing, and can hardly have escaped death.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-11-07

j. o. STAMPs.-1he attention Of citizens in
the neighboring towns, is directed to the ad
vertisements of the several Post-masters, relat-
ing to exchange of old stamps for tue new is
sue.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-11-07

UNION DRILL CLUB.-A parade of the Club
will occur on Friday afternoon, and arrange
ments are being made for target practice, on
the occasion.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-11-07

CHALLENGE.-The Ladies' Soldiers Aid So
ciety of this village, will put into the shape of
well-knit socks, all the wooden yarn that may
be contributed by the farmers wives and 9TH
ers, whose stock of raw material may exceed
their means of converting it into this most es-
sential article for the comfort of our Volunteers.
The spinning of "street yarn" is discouraged
greatly these days, and our young ladies pledge
the best endeavors of nimble fingers to speed-
ly place all our soldiers on comfortable "war-
footing" Contributions may be left at d. w.
Lewis shoe store.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-11-07
Federal Victory in Western Virginia

' N'' "''N ihobAbLi SURROUNDED.
The relative position of the forces on Saturday
evening was as follows: The rebels were in
possession of the left or west bank of New riy-
err Gen. Schenks' brigade few miles above
the junction of Gauley and New rivers on the
east side of New river; Gen. Cox's brigade and
Cen Rosecrans' near the junction of the river /:
and between them and Gen. Benham, below the
Junction, on the right bank of the river Floyd's
force was believed to be about 1000.
Benham's and Schenk's Notwithstanding
to dispatch received at Washington Tuesday
were following Floyd on the New road.
The dispatch is extremely hopeful of a brilliant
victory, and the prospect cheering.