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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-10-03
THE SIXTH REGIMENT.

We once knew n man who was always cheer
full, always looking on the bright side of things,
and always about to be, butnever, blest. Some
one in attempting to describe these salient pc
culiarities of this character called him "a very
Sdnguinary man." 1t strikes us that some OF
our exchanges, the Caledonidn for instance, in
stating that the sixth regiment would go into
rendezvous early this week, are slightly "san-
culinary" Experience has shown us that even
here in Vermont thousand men cannot be
raised in day nor week. and that it requires
busy work to have them in readiness in two
weeks after they are promised 1t gives us
pleasure to see the energy and activity that is
displayed in preparing this regiment for the
field, and we will do all in our power to en-.
courage it but it does no good to the troops
nor any one else to promise for them so much
m ore than it is possible for them to perform.
The Sixth Regiment has been differed Il.
follows: Coloncl-Nathan Lord, Jr., of Mont.
pelier; Lieutenant Colonel-Asa p. Blunt OF
ST. Johnsbury; Major-Oscar S. futile Of
CNendish.
OF Colonel Lord who is brother of the
Rev. VIM. II. Lord Of Montpelier, JHalton's
JonmaI says;
We are glad 10 learn that Nathan Lord Jr.,
has been promoted .hy the Governor to the
Colonclcy Of the Vermont Sixth. lie will en-
ter upon that position with good prestige, hav.
ing served already with h gh honor as an Off
Ger in the army in Western Virginia. Ills great
merits were promptly recognized. Indiana
offered him the command of an Infantry regi-
meat for the war, and Ohio offered the Lieu
tenant Coonelcy of a Cavalry regiment lie
preferred service with his New England friends
and accepted the Lieutenant Colonelcy in the
9th Vermont nnder Col Smalley. Greatly to
the regret Of that regiment, he has been trans
ierred to the command Of the Sixth. Mr. Lord
studied law in Montpelier, and was here adj
mltted t. the bar. He then went to Cincinnati
ONO, ana .practised law for two years; and
from Cincinnati to Lawranceburg, Indiana
whe he took charge of a machine shop and
foundry. In each of these States, it will be
observed, he has quickly won a good repu.
tation. We believe it was deserved, and tina,
the 9th Vermont will have n commander mer.
iting its entire confidence.
1t. Colonel Blunt was Adjutant of the Sd
Regiment, from which post he was transferred
to his present position in the 9Th Major Tut
tie was Captain of the ,Cavendish Company in
the 81 Regiment under Col. Phelps, where he
won the reputation.of an able and faithful Off
Ger.
This regiment is to rendezvous in Berlin, iust
across the river from Montpelier village and Oh
the ground occupied for the brigade muster in
1866
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-10-03

WILMINGTON FAm-'rhe annual Fair Of
the Wilmington Agricultural Society will take
place at Wilmington on Tuesday of next week,
October Sth.
1t is perhaps unnecessary TO speak Of the ex-
hibitions of this Society They have been well
attended ever since their origin by intelligent
farmers from all parts of the county, all of
whom will readily bear witness to their superior
excellence. The town of Wilmington is more
noted than any other in the county, and per-
haps more than any other in The State, for the
general and uniform excellence of its neat stock
of all ages and descriptions. This excellence
is the result of patient, perseverng, and sys-
tematic effort on the part of the farmers of that
town, and they VOW find an ample reward for
their labors and investments, in the avidity with
which their stock is sought for foreign markets
ard the ample prices which it readily brings.
The other departments of agriculture are at the
same time by no means neglected. The field
crops and dairy products of the town keep
even pace pace with the character Of the stock.
A day cannot be better employed than in study
ing the agriculture of Wilmington through
the medium of its town Fair.
We are requested to state that the Bylaws
of the Society have been SO amended as TO re-
Quire all animals and articles offered for pre-
miums to be entered at the Secretarys Office at
or before II O'Clock A. NJ, on the day of the
Fair. Exhibitions will do well to bear this in
mind and be in season.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-10-03

RECovERING.-Since the State Fair the Hon
Frederick lIolbrook has been confined to his
room by sickness. He has had slow fever oil
the typhoid type. During the past few days he
is much better and is rapidly recovering. AL
though he will not be able to assume the duties
of the Executive Chair at the commencement
of the session, he will probably be able to be at
Montpelier very soon thereafter, and to enter
upon the active duties Of the Office to which he
has recently been elected. His friends through.
out the State will be pleased to learn Of i'm
proving condition.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-10-03
MEAD's STATUE OF ETHAN ALLEN.


We have had frequent occasion to speak of
this statue of Vermonts chiefest hero during
the various stages of its progress in clay and in
marble. Most of our readers have seen it
either in the model or as developed in marble
and have rejoiced at the sight They oil know
that the statue was executed under an order of
the State Of Vermont, of Vermont marble, by a
Vermont artist-LARK1N G. MEAD, Jr., of
Brattleboro. Knowing all this they are not
aware of the long and wearisome thoughts, the
patient and persistent blows that were neccssa-
ry TO transform the crude block of rock into the
all but living breathing and speaking represent
alton. of a conquering hero in the act of de-
handing the unconditional surrender Of the
enemies of his country.
The work is at last accomplished and in its
destined place, without accident or blemish.--
1t is located in the portico of the Capitol at
Montpelier, where it will stand we trust for
man of whom it is the heroic personifcaton
but equally a monument Of the genius and
skill of a young Vermont artist. 1t is to be
duly inaugurated on the 10th of October, the
day of the meeting of the Legislature, where
an appropriate address will be delivered by the
Hon. +. +. Woodbridge of Vergennes, one OIL
the Senators from Addison County.
OF the location of the statue the Freeman
thus speaks;
cat first thought, the position of the Statue
on the right of the entrance as you approach
nearly in the rear of one of the immense col.
umns of the portico--is not good one as the
figure is hidden from one approaching the
building in front until close upon it. But We
doubt whether this after all is a bad position
although it is mainly chargeable to the necessi
" Of not hiding he light from window near
the Sergeant at Arms room. The view of tbs
Statue from the street, or from any point NOR,
than twenty feet distant from i, is certainly moi
the best, and not a very good one to realize the
full perfection of the artists work. As it nov
stands it bursts upon the visitor both in it,
perfect proportions and in its exquisite finisf
and completeness at once, and almost by sur
prise, as it is approached in front; and its posi-
tion chosen mainly from necessity, seems to bt
in fact the happiest selection. 1t could moi
have been placed in the State House without
appearing out of proportion to its surroundings
nor could it have been put in any post onmort
exposed to the weather, without imminent dan
ger of speedy injury from the elemental forces
| that rule in the Northern latitude. Where i
now stands il is clearly relieved by the darker
back ground Of granite walls, and its CRANE
proportions are in keeping with the magnificent
pillars that support the pediment of the Capt.
tol, at whose entrance it stands like giant
sentinel"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-10-03
TO Hos. DANIEL NEEDNASI,
Cor. Sec'y Vt. State Ag. Soc'y.

HENRY MAYS VISIT TO RlCHMoND.-This
event caused considerable speculation last win.
ter. But the general opinion has been con.
frmed by Hon. John A. Logan of Illinois, for.
merly pro-slayery Democrat, but now fight
ing Union man, whose remarks on a recent oc-
casion are thus sketched by an Illinois paper;
"Logan declares that he and other compro.
missing men in Congress met in secret coHciGre
and determined to make last effort. 1hJ
seat May 10 Richmond to ascertain II the can
Jederdfes wOuid entertain, accept or ober 0nJ
compromises No compromise could be agreed
upon, they utterly refusing, cro, hough JianA
sheet Of pdpe, be giren them 10 ,crite their otcn
terms. Logan declares their Htation is to. fght
and calls upon all Democrats to rally around
the old flag, and thwart them in their diabolica
efforts to destroy the Government"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-10-03
Gov. Sprague aud the State Fair.
riotic letter from Gov. Sprague in reference to
his non-appearance at the State Fair:

Col. Needham has received the following pat
riotic letter from Gov SprOgue in reference to
his non-appearance at the State Fair
PROVIDENCE, X. l., Sept. 90, 1861.
DpAR SIR IL intended to have been present
and in informally speak an encouraging word
to further the formation Of your two Regi-
ments; but the accounts from Washington
rendered, as l though, my presence of service
there.
Permit me to say, and especially TO the young
men of Vermont,-that class whom | am try
ing to represent in my own person,-that the
glorious privilege O. doing some real service
to ones Country now exists,--a lifetime may
never present another sucI occasion.
The cause which We are now engaged in, has
no superior in the history Of the world. The
rights Of men, our liberties and dearest privi-
leges are jeopardized if we fail in our duty now.
We of New England owe debt TO those who
fought for our political and religious freedom,
and future generations have a right TO expect
from us as liberal an inheritance as we received
from our fathers.
The consciousness of lalo.ing in a glorious
cause, under the folds of that Flag which is the
representative of Freedom and which carries
with it the hopes Of the down troddoG every
where, should nerve us into the most energetic
aciion--the utmost heroiSm. All this exists in
the manhood Ct Vermont her womauhoOd
can present it to their Country. Will they act
as did the women of '7G am very truly,
Your obedient servant,
WIN. SPRAGUE.
4
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-10-03

JonN G. BREcKoNRIDGE \ tx. G. C."-Thc
preciptatc flight of John G. Breckenridge, with
out apparent cause, is fully explained by let
ter from Paducah, KY, in the New York Her.
aid. The letter states that when the Federal
troops took possession of Paducah "castle"
of the X. G. C.'s was seized, wherein were found
some important documents. The writer states :
Among them are letters written by Gov.
Beriah MagoiRn, Senator John c. Breckenridge,
Cen Gideon J. Pillow, Gen. Bucl(ner, Mr.
Representative Burnett and others, all Of whom
are thus proved to have been members of this
reasonable league, and many of them file lead
crs III the movement. A copy of the proceed
ings of the last three meetings of the National
Castle was also found, which lets in several
rays of light upon the strange conduct of Gov
errors Harris, Jackson and Magoliin, and the
breaking up Of the Charleston Convention q
lettcr--or, rather, a private circular--from two
members of Mr.. Buchanan's Cabinet, while yet
in Office stating the number and quality of
arms which would be in the Southern States at
the expiration of their terms of office, and other
information which will be of use when the re-
bellon is crusheh."
The seizure of these documents was kept a
secret until several of the traitors had been ar
rested. Three Of them are now in Fort Lafly-
cite. Breckenridge got wind Of his danger in
season to escape, which is a great pity.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-10-03

pressing necessity should be speedily disposed
of so that the attention of the Legislature can
be directed to the main business Of the sesi ion
In short, the people will demand brief but
active session of the Legislature. They will
not tolerate long adjournments, and unimport-
ant discussions. While the expenses of the
State are so great and taxes so enormous they
will expect retrenchment and economy in theil
public servants.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-10-03

the active sympathy of California for the Union
and the political death Of such traitorous and
trcacherous politicians as Gwinn and his asso-
ciotes. 1t is the result of early and vigorous
efforts on the present administration. As soon
as it came into power the proper men and in
structions were dispatched to California to Sc
cure the United States property in that State
against any and all attempts that might be
made for its seizure by the secessionists.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-10-03

,CouYTY CoURT.-Ihe September term of
the County Court closed on Monday last. But
comparatively small number of cases were
tried, and still smaller number of verdicts
were given. Some of the cases were of no
great importance either as it respects the am
cunt in controversy or the principles involved,
yet their trial occupied much OF the time of the
Court on account Of the great cloud Of wit
witnesses" in attendance.
There was but one criminal conviction, VIII
liam B. Tenney of Windham was tried and
found guilty OF stealing sheep, and was SEN
fenced to one year in the State Prison. He
emigrated in charge Of Sheriff Gorham Tues
day morning for the 'scythe snaith factory at
Windsor.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-10-03

CArIFoRNIA.-The Pony Express brought
carly intelligence of the great republican victo-
ry in California, but the reported overturn was
so radical that we thought best to wait for full
Ter returns before we erowed too Justify. The
returns are now very nearly complete and they
fully confirm the first reports. The result for
governor is as follows: Sanford, republican,
54O27; Connors, Union democrat, 2S,963 /;
Mcconnell, Breckenridge and secession, 81, 2l6.
Majority for the Union, 5l,774. This ensures
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-10-03
To John G. Fremont.

Thy error, Fremont simply was to act
A plain mans part without the statesmans tact,
And, taking counsel but Of common sense
To strike ut cause as well ms consequence.
So take thou courage God has spoken througl
thee,
lrrevocablc. the mighty words BE Free!
The land shakes with them, and the slaves dul
ear
Turns from the rcc-fed steahly to hear
Who would recall them now must first arrest
The winds that blow down from the free Northwest
Rull.ng the Gulf; or like n scroll, roll back
The Mississippi TO his upper springs.
Such words fulfil their prophecy, and lack
But the fun time to harden into things.
-IrdRstript. J q. w.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-10-03

Last Sabbath afternoon, while the Universal
list minister at Readsboro, was in the midst of
his sermon, the entire audience suddenly rush
ed into the street to see some elephants belong
ing to a travelling show, which was passing the
church. The preacher waited patiently behind
his breast work, for time, and then hnishtu
his discourse to a small nninber othls parish
toner's who had sufficiently composed the,L iet,-
ings to return. A cynieslly disposed lnu!Niau-
al might ask, which was the greater CURIOSITY
the elephants or the staapede9
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-10-03

PERsoNAL.--o. l.. Skater, Esq, of Califor-
MIA, who has been visiting his friends in this
county and vicinity during the past summer, is
about to return to his home in the Occident
His visit has been one of pleasure to himself
and to his multitude of friends in this State
They would wish him to remain, but fame
wealth and other friends await him at the Col
den Gate. lie is to sail on the 10th inst.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-10-03

THE SIXrIG.-R. b. Crandal of Berlin, has
received the appointment of Adjutant of the
Sixth Regiment. lie is most excelently spo-
ken Of and has the highest testimonials of his
qualifications for the place. lie leaves Dart
mouth College to join the Regiment. Harry S.
Boutwell,, who goes as Sutlcr of the Regiment,
is the man for the place. He knows the bust
ness.-Freemdn.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-10-03

TIE COUNTY FAIR is in full blast at Fayette-
vile as we go to press. 1t commenced We'd
nesday and will continue through to-day. We
do not learn the measure of its success, but we
shall be able to give the details next week.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-10-03

THE ENGLISH UPON REPUBLICAN INsTITC-
TIoNs.-English journals, remarks the Wash
ington correspondent of the Baltimore Sun, are
already seeking out the causes of the war and
predicting its results, which they seem to be-
lieve, are to be fatal TO repubcanism. Lord
Brougham lately delivered an address before a
scientific body in which he declared, referring
to our present crisis, that he was now convinced
that he had been in error in having leaned so
Tar as he had done towards republican institu-
tons. But the English statesmen widely dis
agree as to the causes of the civil war. One
finds them in the aristocratic features of a por-
tion of the country, while another points slowly
to our democracy. Like all human institutions
our constitution of government has mperfec-
tons, for which wisdom and experience may
| find remedies.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-10-03

pRoMoTED.-By the promotion of 1t. Col
onel Lord of the 9TH Regiment to the Colonel
cy of the 9th, Major Grant becomes 1t. Col
onel of the 9TH. Redield Proctor, formerly
quartermastcr of the Sd succeeds Grant as
Major.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-10-03

PuRENoLoGY.-Prof O. S. Fowler of New
York is extensively known as delineator of
human character in the light of chronological
science. Those interested in the matter will be
glad to learn that he is to lecture upon the sub
ject at the Town Hall, commencing Saturday
evening. See his advertisement in another
column
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-10-03

Quartermaster PERLEY r. PrrKIN Of the YER
mont Second has returned to Montpelier. lie
is on a furlough for his health which has been
OF late extremely poor. lie also proposes to
recruit for his regiment. We hope to hear
soon of his complete restoration to health.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-10-03

AN IrEM-In one of our exchanges, which
chronicles births .aG well as marriages and
deaths, we find under the head of "Born" the
following:
"In Nottingham, Vt, Sept 26, twin sons to
Dea. Adds Brown. Weight II IL lbs.
We suspect that the Deacon will take the
premium at the Nottingham Fair. At any
rate he may with proprety defy competition.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-10-03
Fort ETHAN ALLEN, I
N..l.. Ca..I 90 1891

sunday, Sept Y, IobI.
As we have heard here in camp that there are
various reports current in Brattlehoro deroga-
tory to the character Of Sergeant Levi Knight
and rejecting upon his conduct at the Battle Of
Bull Run, | take great pleasure in saying that
they are false in every particular and that he
has in every way conducted himself as soldier
should. He was under my eye during the
Battle and showed himself good soldier and
stood true to the flag of our county.
write this that he may receive justice at the
hands of his acquaintance at home and not
from any solicitation from him.
Lieut.. HENRY G.. CAMPBELL,
Co. c, 2nd Regt. Vt. Vol
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-10-03
IS and As

SMELLING powpER-It seems to be under
stood that General Mcclellan is pursuing the
plan of meeting the rebels with small bodies of
troops in frequent reconnoisanees and toraging
expeditions, for the sake of getting his men &C
customed to being under fire. They are taking
their turns in being shot at, as part OF their
elementary discipline. "All the drilling in the
world will not make them soldiers without the
frequent smell of powder and this they are
now enjoying every few days
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-10-03

DEFIcJGNcY or THE FRENCH HARvESrs.-
The deficiency of the harvest in France is so
large that it is estimated 200 millions of dollars
viii be required 10 make up The deficiency. At
the las, dates l3 millions Of dollar, in gold had
been sent into Russia to buy grain. Canada
and the United States will also be called upon
to supply large amount.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-10-03

A CARD.-'rhe following note has been placed
in our hands with request that We publish the
same. We take pleasure in complying with the
request because we do not wish injustice done
to any young man who has volunteered in the
defence OF his country. How the reports in
question originated and who circulated them
we do not know, but their contradiction is suf-
ficiently authoritative to set the matter at rest
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-10-03

which had already gone down The rebels have
again commenced prowlng about the National
lines outside of Fortress Monroe, and on Sat-
urdoy night fred upon the picket-guard at
Hampton Bridge, severely wounding one Of
them.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-10-03

SINGING Standardization are given of
n bountiful crop of singers in our village, in
the liberal attendance upon Prof Kimbal's
opening lessons.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-10-03

ANOTHER COMPANY OF SuARP-SHooTERs.-
The Company of Sharp-Shooters from this
State gave such satisfaction that few more Of
the same sort were wanted. A few more of
the same sort being left Gov. Fairbanks COM
'missioned Homer X. Stoughton of West Ran
dolph to raise the second Company OF sharp
shooters from Vermont, as follows:
MILITARY ORDER.
10 Capt. Homer r. StougAton:
SIR,-You are hereby authorized to raise in
Vermont second Company of practiced Sharp
shooters, to be organized upon the plan of Col.
II. Berdan, as authorized by the Secretary of
War. and mustered into the service of the Uni
ted States. ERASTUS FAIRBANKS.
There is ample material of that sort in this
State from which to raise a regiment.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-10-03

MAssAcHUsErrs.-The Republican State
Convention of Massachusetts, met at Worcester
on Tuesday, and put in nomination the follow
ing ticket:
TGovernor-JoHN A. ANDREW of Boston
Wcpublican).
s'or Lieut.. Governor-EDwARD Dickinson
Of Amherst, (Bell-Everett).
For Secretary Of State-OL1vER WARNER
northampton, Republican).
For Attorney General. G. ABBOTT O
Lowell, (democrat).
For Treasurer-HENRY X. OLIVER of Law
renee, Republican).
For Auditor-LEvI REED of Abingdon, IRE
pubhcan).
Henry Dawes, Member of Congress from thu
Berkshire District presided over the convention
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-10-03

THE CRoPs.-The pleasant weather of Sep
TENDER, without single frost to check vegeta-
ton, has put the finishing touch on corn, pota-
toes, and pumpkins. Corn has all ripened of
nicely and the crop will be excellent. So far
as we can learn the potato crop will be better
this season than for many preceding years.
The warm, dry weather has thoroughly rpened
the potatoes, and the yield is large, the tubers
are fair and free from disease. Corn and pota-
toes therefore are all right.
The apple crop is mean beyond comparison
There are but few of them and the fruit is
gnarlcd, worm eaten, miserable looking spcci
mems. Go into one of the stores and pick W
q little runt of a thing-the biggest and best
by the way in the basket-such that no one
would thirk of saving in ordinary years fol
"cider apples," and inquire the price. ooh
that's two cents that's Porter apple" The
reputation of standard varieties is in fair wa!
of being damaged this year.