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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-01-03

ROBERT ANDERsoN.-The name of this gal
liant officer stands out in bold relief amid the
duplicity and treason with which it is surroun-
ded, and it will be sure to go down to posteri-
ty as that of one who deserved well of his coun-
try. Amid the faithless he is faithful. Lief;
against his remonstrance to the tender mercies
OF mob, IN charge of vast amount of public
property he 'took the responsibility" to put
himself in the only possible position to defend
that property and the lives of the men under
his command. The object of the Revolution
lists was not For: Moultrie, but Fort Sumter ;
that object he thwarted by throwing himself in
to it at the only time that would probably be
left him for such purpose. His patriotic ac-
ton has not only covered himself with honor
but it has strengthened the hearts and hands Of
patriots throughout the country.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-01-03

NO COMPROMISES PRACTICABLE

No COMPHOMlSES PRACTICABLE.
Mr.. EDITOR 1T is utterly scnseless for an
intelligent people, passing through the fiery or
deal of great political, national crisis, to close
their eyes upon the clements in commotion and
cry peace! peace! when there is no piece 1t
is rational, it is patriotic, rather to face the
gathering storm, and beat back, if possible, the
angry waves of political commotion. Who does
not feel like appealing to the wisdom of our
statesmen and to the God of our fathers, to
save our gallant old ship, Union, now drifting
hard on a lee shore, while the white caps of the
mad breakers are already in sight? Who does
not Involuntary shrek for the land-lines and
the lifeboat. Soberly, sir, the longer the sub
ject of compromises is discussed, the more fully
am convinced that no compromise can be pro-
posed by the North which the South will ac-
cept. Compromises are not only very unpopu-
lar, but under existing circumstances a compro-
mise must necessarily be very humiliating and de-
moralizng to the Republican party, while King
Cotton'would be the first to laugh at our calam-
ity and mock at our cowardce. We are now
defantly assured by the South, that nothing
less will satisfy their demands, than that the
very platform upon which the Republican party
stands, and upon which it has gained so signal
a victory, shall be shattered in pieces and hurled
upon the angry sea of rebellion, to drift away
far beyond all hopes of recovery. Shade of
the immortal Washington Has it come to
thisP Is this the price of our Union? Is the
Republican party, so late triumphant and hope
full, prepared, so soon, to bare its breast to the
fatal stab of its enemies and real and stagger
and fallP Forbid IL Almighty God!
l regard, sir, the awful tragedy which is be-
ing enacted just now by the fre-eaters, as one
exhibiting the greatest desperation and reck-
lessness that the worlds history anywhere pre-
sents. Their plot is, manilcstly, LIST, an attempt
to demoralize the Republican party, by assum-
ing such status in the opening scenes of the
tragedy, that through fear of the consequences
it shall be compelled to bow down and sacrifice
to their idols. 2ndy, if they find too much
backbone in the party to succeed in accomplish
ing their purposes in that direction, then will
come secession, rebellion and defiance in earn
nest. Before the end of the present month six
or eight States, in all probability, will have la
bored and brought forth to the world each one
a lank, lean and sickly offspring of untimey
birth, and christened Ordinance of Secession"
whose godlathers will be commissioned to bear
them up to the National Temple of Liberty, so
that the High Priest may take them up into his
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-01-03
What Gen. Wool Thinks.

Gen. Wool, the second officer in the United
States Army, and lifelong Democrat publish
es letter in the Troy Times IN. " of Mon
day evening, taking strong grounds in favor of
the Union, in favor of sustaining Anderson at
Fort Sumter, and earnestly urging that a firm
ground be adopted to put down rebellion. lie
declares that "if Fort Sumter be surrendered
TO the secessionists, in twenty days two hundred
thousand men would be in readiness to take
vengeance on all who would betray the Union
into the hands of its enemies. BE assured that
do not exaggerate the feelings of the people.
They are already sufficiently excited at the at
tempt to dissolve the Union for no other reason
than that they constitntionally exercised the
most precious right conferred on them-of vot-
ing for the person whom they considered the
most worthy and best qualiaeS to fill the office
of President"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-01-03

ent furry, being made of too stern stuff for Mr.
Buchanan's base uses.
Gen. Scott has written to Major Anderson,
saying he has behaved like a brave man and
patriot, and he would stand by him to the last.
He also addressed letter to Mr. Floyd, on Fri
day, informing him that as he had during his
presence here, assumed TO issue orders in dis
regard Of his authority, and without his knowl-
edge, he should hold no further communication
with him.
Secretary Holt has addressed a circular to all
Postmasters in South Carolina, requiring them
to answer whether they intend to recognize the
authority of the United States, and discharge
their duty under the laws. If they reply mega
lively the mails will be stopped. No resigna-
ton has yet been received from Mr. Huger,
postmaster at Charleston, and the government
is performing postal service for people who
repudatc it and appropriate the revenues to
their own use, as is now publicly avowed.
Mr. Holt, the Postmaster General, has sent
orders to the sub-treasurer at Charleston to re-
nit all the balance-$35, 900, on the post-ofice
account-in his possession, Immediately, to the
credit of that department. If this order is not
complied with at once, he will demand of the
Federal Government to enforce his orders. He
is also determined, as before suggested, to sup
press nall matter 10 ana from OOutn CarOnna
if the mails are interfered with in that State.
Col Huger, the postmaster at Charleston, on
Wednesday last, the 26th,. ordered postage
stamps of the value of $3.50 for the use of his
office; other postmasters in South Carolina
have sent similar orders the past week. Mr.
Holt declines to fill such orders for the present
without the money accompanies the order
Of the hundreds of South Carolina postmasters
only twelve have thus far resigned No mail
contractors in South Carolina have abandoned
their contracts on account of the attitude of the
State. They still recognise the fcdei al govern
| mpnt,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-01-03

% A young lad in apparently very needy cir
cumstanccs called at residence on Friday evening
of last week. He was destitute of shelter, food and
clothing, aud, what rendered his mute appeal to our
sympathy and protection stronger, he was unable to
artculate any known word in the English Language,
lie could only make known his wants by very imper-
feet signs and innrticuate sounds In short he seemed
much more like an occupant Of some other sphere
than inhObitant of this cold planet. We took him
under protection, gave him food, shelter and raj
ment. and Immediately employed a suitable person to
watch over him. Under careful management he has
daily improved, and in due time we become better
acquainted each with the other trust to know
about him. 1t would not surprise us if in the
of time he should create a hub-JuJ in our family if
not in the entire neishborhood But cannot prcd-
cate too much his future, for Mt this present wr
ting wednesday, he is scarcely FIRE days DID,
n. i. The Devil says he don't think the Doctor
has done the fair thing by the hands, in the office,
on the birth of his hub-bu6
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-01-03

MANUFACTURE OF FIRE ARMs.-The most
active business in the United States, is the man
uiacture of fire arms and implements of war;
Many of these manufacturers, especially in the
Middle States and in Connecticut, are said TO
be working with two sets of hands, night and
day, and with large orders ahead. The demand
for small arms, which was large for the South
month ago, has fallen of, but there is a great
increase in the orders for ordnance, rifles, &c.
The bargains are all for cash on delivery at the
mandatory. The nation seems to have re-
yersed the Scripture declaration, and are con-
yerting their ploughshares into cannon, and
their pruning hooks into muskets and rifles.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-01-03

derson, that that veteran statesman and pat
riot, Gen. Cass, refused to stay in the Cabinet.
If all the other aiders and abettors oftreasona-
bic designs we're expursated from the execu-
tive department of the nation, we might look
for speedy solution of the mischievous matter
of secession.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-01-03

POPULAR SOVEREIGNTY" is played out
Even Judge Douglas has abandoned his bant-
ling to the tender mercies of the cold world
He is now an advocate for Congressional inter-
ference in the affairs of the Territories, and
goes for the restoration of the Missouri Com
promise. He lis even commended by the -4rgus
"Oh! how are the mighty fallen
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-01-03

ACCIDENT AND MARROW EsCAPE-Gen. f. p
Pierce, Of Boston, with his family, came to Kcene on
Thursday last, and procured a horse and sleigh at
Mr.. Martins stable to carry them to Chesterfield
While rising the long hill west of this town. and lust
below short turn, they suddenly met by a span
of horses, attached to sled coming down at fast
gait, without a driver Gen, Pierce had not time to
turn out, and the pole Of the sled struck his horse in
the breast and killed it instantly. Fortunately and
strangely the sleigh and its occupants were unharn
ed.-Keene Republican,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-01-03

BRATTLEBoro PosT OFFIcE.-We are informed by
the obging clerk of our Post Office, Mr. W. S. Guild
that the number of letters mailed during the year Just
closed is 9O,151, divided follows: first quarter 81
O94; second quarter 2O,761 third quarter, 25744
fourth quarter, 22,552
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-01-03

ANOTHER TRAITOR GoNE.-John b. FLOYD
has resigned his position in the cabinet as Sec
rotary of War, because the government would
not degrade the gallant Maj. Anderson by re-
turning him to a position where he would be
at the mercy of the secessionists. 1t was be-
cause the President listened TO the advices Of
this traitor and refused to reinforce Maj. An
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-01-03

EDWARD EvERETr's LECTURE-Our readers in
Brattlcboro and vicinity will not surely forget the lee
ture of Edward Everett on "he Early Days of Frank
ln,' at the Town Hall next Tuesday evening Suit
able Accommodations will be provided for all of out
of town friends Another so favorable an opportuni-
ty will not again occur.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-01-03

"THE VERMONT PATRfoT."-This well es-
tablished democratic journal, lately owned and
edited by the lamentod Charles g. Eastman,
and more recently conducted for the estate of
the deceased by Col. Francis A. Eastman, has
passed into hands, editorially and proprietary,
of +. NJ Brown, Esq, late of the Woodstock
Age. We are sorry to part with our friend
Col. Eastman, and to lose him from the corps
editorial in this State; but we cannot doubt
thathe has chosen well for himself in selecting
the Great West as his future home and field of
labor. 1t is rumored that he is to become con-
nected with the st. Louis Republican. Mr.
Brown will bring to the management of the
Patriot a large and varied experience in his
chosen line of duty, and he will make the jour
nal, so far as any democratic newspaper can
be made, worthy of the support of the public.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-01-03

New BooKs.-We have received from Brown
& Taggard "Pictures from the History Of Spain"
by the author of "pictures from the History of
the SWISS" and No. 8, of the Martin and Nelly
Stories, entitled, "Nelly and her Boat
They are, like their predecessors, charmingly
entertaining for young readers, and nothing
better in the way of rnndins oun he given them
INC same publishers also send us a copy of "Thc
Boston Almanac" for 1861, which contains,
among numerous other attractive articles, illus
trations and descriptions of four of the Court
Houses in Massachusetts. FELTON, has them all
for sale
Andrew +. Graves has forwarded us a copy
Of the concluding volume of the first journey Of
the Percy Family, entitled, "The Alps and the
Rhine" by Daniel c. Eddy This is the first Of
the series we have seen and we like it remark
ably well. Its pictures of some of the promi-
nent places in Europe are fresh and distinct
For sale at Stems.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-01-03

O. The Brattleboro Chess Club think Maj. An
derson plays his game at Charleston well A grand
move that last of his Cushing his King. We may
suggest that had he been prevented he would have
checkmated the opponents of the Union long, ere this
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-01-03

A special session of the Legislatures each of
Virginia and Tennessee, in reference to State
Convention, will meet on the 9TH of January,
and of Texas on the DIST of that month. The
Legislature of North Carolina has adjourned to
the 7th of January to be prepared to meet
events.
The border States will resist being dragged
into the cotton vortex if practicable. Vice
President Breckinridge is understood to have
drawn up an address to the border slaveholding
States, calling for a convention, 10 be held at
Baltimore in February, for the consideration of
their duty to themselves, and also how to pre-
serve the confederacy in this crisis. 1t is said
to have been signed already by all the Sena-
tors from those States, and will doubtless be
signed by all the representatives ofthose States
in the House.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-01-03

The barn and shed of c. C. Alvord, al, Rut-
land, were burned on the night of the 24th,
with lot OF grain, hay, meat and farming toos.
Loss 5000; insurance $ll5.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-01-03

SUDDEN DEATH.-Mr Joel Pratt Of Vernon died
very suddenly on Tuesday He had gathered his
children and their families at the paernal mansion to
spend New Years Day in social reunion. Soon af-
ter dinner he complained Of feeling unwe, when Mr.
Ray started to this village for physician. He was
not absent moro than fifteen twenty minutes but
did not return in to find his father-in-law alive.
His age was - years.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-01-03

CONVENTIONS OF TIE CoTToN STATES AND
ALSO OF THE BORDER SLAVE STATEs.-Janu-
airy will be an important month for secession
conventions The states which are expected
to follow the lead of South Carolina, will hold
their Conventions on the following DAYS -
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-01-03

THE EIcnTH OF JANUARY.-Tho dcvotecs of Terp-
schore will be pleased with such IN announcement as
we have received from our friend S. r. Phillips Of the
Pocumptuck House. Deerfcd, of Complimentary
Ball on the Sth inst. The "Pocumptuck" is rare
place for an enjoyable time.
burrows Anniversary" also is to take place the
same evening Flagg's Band is engaged, and VIC hear
frequent mention of attendance on this anniversary
If some Of the secession leaders could be treated
TO the same sort Of balls as Gen. jackson urged
upon the foes of his country fortyeght years since,
we should regard the day very appropriately OBJ
served.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-01-03

The paraboloid sounding apparatus proposed sever
al weeks since for the City Hail. has been secured and
tested, and with the most satisfactory results. The
continuance is simple, and consists chiefly of n large
oval apparatus, after the style of SHE'LL erected ten
or twelve feet above the PLATFORM and supported by
a couple Of pillars, few feet above the speakers
head. very low sound of the voice is distinctly
heard at the opposite end of the hail. and echo is
produced, however loud it may be- The whole thing
cost but about $500, and the benefit derived is worth
that much during single lecture season. 1t will be
used during Mr.. Youmans lecture, at the City Hall,
this eyening.-SPringfeh Republican.
The attention of town authorities is requested
to the above paragraph. Our Town Halls notorious
y unfit for the purposes for which it built being
too low and too deep from the platform for all
proper acoustic effect. Unless the Hall is filled to
overlooking the echoes numerous us to make the
listening to concert lecture painful and almost
uncomfortable. If this difficulty can be remedied at
slight expense and there every reason to believe it
may-we hope ourvSelcctmen wi see to it at once.
If they have no power to act in the premises let them
insert an article in the warrant for the next town
meeting for the purpose The Hall must be improved
in its acoustic properties or it will remain COM
paritivey useless
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-01-03

of the Connecticut River Railroad were S27.O91, n
gain Of s4.2il over the earnings for the same month
last year. The passenger receipts fell off sll2 So but
the freight receipts increased s4.9a7. A sem-annua
dividend of three per cent has been declared payable
the LIST day of February, to holders of record Mt
the close of business January 18th. The preferred
stock of this road and the lease of the Ashueot road
have both explrcdi that henceforth it will pay
with certainty at least per cent to its stockholders
commencing with seml-annual dividend of three per
cent in February next. The Ashueot road Is heroaf
ter to be by the Cheshire IN. H. road, which will
pay Its owners not Il stated sum, but certain per
centage of the receipts.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-01-03

Congress has been in session but two days
since the Holidays commenced.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-01-03

SPINsrERs ATTEND IA detected bachelor has con-
ded to the circumstance that another "leap year,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-01-03
LOCAL INTELLIG EN- Gle.

Dir. G. i. WINDsHIP.-A most instructive enter
tanment afforded in the lecture, together with
the exhibition Of strength Of tits famous gymnast-
Although he must be accounted the 'modcrn Sam
son." he does not deal in riddles, does he make
secret of the Of his strength. recognition
Of natures own law Of repenishinG vital forces where
a regular Of them under judcious conditions is
made, in distinction from that Of waste and decay in
cidcnt to dsuse misuse of the same, all that
the speaker claimed basis of his requirements
and alone necessary to the best physical estate Of
every
70 those who did not witness the display of his own
powers it may be interesting to know that he lifted
without apparent harmful sraning ten kegs of nails,
weighing with rope and chain, some eleven hundred
pounds; he also shoudercd n barrel of -four weigh
ing two hundred and nineteen pounds, changing the
from left shoulder to right without appliances Of
any kind. Ills increase of strength was noticea-
be- in that he performed both of these ieats with
much greater than at his former appearance
When at home he lifts twelve hundred and eight
pounds with his hands only, some twenty-five hun
drcd by aid Of harness fitting to his shoulders and
body and by this latter mode expects to lift three
thousand pounds when he is thirty years of age.
The argument of the lecture was, that an increase
of health, and by the augmentation of the former
may enjoy much greater freedom from little physical
annoyances certifying ourselves also against the APP
proachcs of disease. The premises assumed are too
simple-the mass will stumble thereat-and another
generation must 60 on swallowing "Bitters," "Cor-
dals' and "nvgoators for the ills of their outraged
bodies while lie who brings TO doors the "ounce
of prevention" goes begging.
In passing, we note that where our means of obser-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-01-03

SPLENDID BEEF Vim. +. Richardson of this
village slaughtered COW on Thursday OF last week,
which weighed 927 pounds, and had los pounds of
rough tallow. The meat cut up early this week
in his market for his customers. 1t must be that
some Of the fortunate ones, who find these steaks and
roasts on their tables, rise up from their meals with
great deal of satisfaction. A man who has dincd
upon such beef is in no sort of humor for secession.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-01-03

has passed over his expectant head-urgng the total
hard on to n dozcn-and still he received no communi-
cations from the 'scx," excepting his weekly bills
from boarding house mistress and washer.woman.
Considering the aggravated nature of his case ut this
time of granting extensions, he will allow TIN &c dnys
of grace" in the sudden demise of old sixty, and
proposals to 'set up housekeeping will be entertained,
II handed into our office, for Ibis day only.
HYDRoPATIt ENGINE COMPANY, No. 3, gave their
anniversary ball at the Town Hail. Tuesday evening.
In appointments and adornments the Hall looked more
inviting than on any former occasion. Surmounting
the stage was an arch of brilliant jets of light, under
meath which was the illuminated figure "3" and the
motto of the company, "Play Away" similar arch
thrown the front Of the gallery. The walls
were ornamented with pictures two Of which were
large crnyon sketches extemporized for the OCCASION
one representing "Vulcan forging the bolts of Jove
and the other Neptune with his trident riding on the
waves. Over one hundred tickets were sold, n sufH
cient NUMBER considering who were the purchasers,
for a very pleasant and agreeable party. The music
by the Brattlcboro Quadrle Band, assisted by Prof
Merrill and Mr.. Krcbs Of Bellows Falls and one Of
two others from abroad, up the spirit Mt the
OCCASION The Ma2cppas were represented Mt the en-
tcrtainment by an able and numerous delegation.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-01-03

JonNsoNs NEW ILLUSTRATED FAMILY ATLAS
Two weeks since called the attention of our read
ers to the prc-emnent merits of this splendid Atlas
We can only add the following recommendation from
Prof Hiram circuit of Gcnwood Seminary:
"Glenwood Ladies' Seminary,
West Brnttleboro, Dec. 90. 1860.
have examined.with some care Johnson's New H.
Illustrated Family Atlas and am very much pleased
with it This complete encyclopedia of Geography is
elegant in style, accurate and modern. 1t excels any
similar work have ever examined. already own
"Morso's General Atlas Of the World" but must have
Johnson's Notwithstanding. HIRAM ORcUTrn
W. Il. WARNER, Agent. Sold by subscription only.
Mr.. Warner is now engaged in canvassing this county