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The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-11-05
D r Y GOODS,
NEW GOODS.

II HARPER 4 BRO.
A NE now in receipt eff the following goods.
Black French Cloths and cassimeros
Velvet and Silk Vestinvs
Cassnetts, Woollen Shirts and Drawers
ShR and Linen Cambria Handkerch,efs
0t [, and Neck-Ties. Suspende.s
White and colored Flannels
.'aht"n Flannels, Brown Drill;ncs
bfown and Bleaohed Cottons
naiicoes' Bieached Jeans, Pins and Need,es
French and English Merine
Mouslaines, Corsetts. Merno Sbawls
Carpets and R Is. Floor Oil Cloth
Aipacas, Carpet Chain
Blue Domestic Irish Linen
slack Muslin, White and Cord Cambria
cloth and Silk Nantes
"a RULED Cloths Linseys &C.. nc.
Also on hand a loiot Silks which will he so,d
very low. WIZ oe SOFA
oct TT
AN a ADAMS. AGENTS. have on hand
- brown and Bieached Cottons
brown and Bleached Canton Flonno1
U,,ta.ssImeres; Cassinets; Lnseys
white and Red Flannels
urey Sack Flannels; Calicoes. Rcd r;.,;,
Nett Undershirts and Drawers
Gloves. Hosiery, &c oct 11-su
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-11-05
I. LOUIS KINZER,
A TT Of NEY Az Law

ALEXANDRIA, Va.
MILL ATTEND to the prosecution of c,.;.
W TOR damages sustained by citizens of Aler.
anarla and vicinity, by the use and occupation or
destruction Of their property by the u. S. troons
oct 15-4w# "P''
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-11-05

Several member. II the Cabinet at Wash
lpston are Low alsett llom thar city.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-11-05

Tue water on the low grounds between
"a $ end OF The Long Biidge. and R.a his
oPr"s On sunday, was four Or five fee,
deco. The bridge has been somewhat IN.
juled GA tie eau eray.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-05-02

been called into service and two more are near
ly ready, one of which takes only men of six
feet stature. There are War meetings every
night, and Saturday evening it took three halls
to hold the crowd Thursday evening several
Ladies took the stand and addressed the "Vol-
unteers" presenting them flag of'ow Country.
Said the Lady in her presentation, "'rhis flag
we entrust TO you for protection against every
foe, and especially from the serpent that coils
in the Palmetto. Although it may sting your
heel we expect you to bruise its head"
Thus in the day Of our country's sorest need,
our women possess no less patriotism than our
men. They strive to prove themselves worthy
daughters fsofrevolutionary mothers. They send
their husbands brothers and sons willingly
but teorfuly, prOyerfully, TO the battlefield and
turn with new love and devotion to the Stars
and Stripes which the arch-traitor Pickens
boasts was never humiliated till by the rebels
of South Carolina.
While l write our beloved Capitol may be in
their hands. A fearful rumor has just reached
us of its danger. The God of truth and justice
forbid. But if it should be, millions of strong
hands and brave hearts will avenge its fall, and
cause these rebels to drink their own life blood
from the dust. Periodically Yours,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-05-02

mat is to say, | had to change them,' re-
P,.eu ne quietly. The difficulty was to find one
wn'ch would do with five fingers instead of ten
l found it, however,
How was thatP
Among the Paris street-swoeners,
What you have been one,
~ the Pioneers of the health force for
whiie, Neighbour, and that was not nv worst
time either. The corps of swcepers 10 MT co
low as it is dirty, l can tell youi There arc
old actresses in it, who could never learn 70 save
their money, and ruined merchants from the ex-
changes we even had professor of classics who
for little drink would recite Latin to YOU. or
Greek tragedies, as you chose. They could not
have competed for the Monthyen prize; but
we excused auts on account of poverty, and
cheered our poverty by our good-humour and
jokes. | was as ragged and as cheerful as the
rest, while trying to be something better. Even
in the mre of the gutter preserved NV faith,
that nothing is dishonorable which is useful TO
our country
Chauffeur, said l to myself with a smile,
after the sword the hammer; after the ham
mer, the broom; you are going downstairs,
myold boy, butyou are still serving your country
However, you ended by leaving your new
professionP said |.
"A reform was required, neighbour; the
street-swcepers seldom have their feet dry, and
the damp at last made the wounds in my good
leg open again. | could no longer follow the
regiment, and it was necessary to lay down my
arms. 1t is now two months since | left off
working in the sanitary department of Paris.
AT the first moment was daunted. OF nv
four limbs, had now only my right hand, and
even that had lost its strength; so it was neces-
sary to lind some gentemanly occupation for it.
After trying little of every thing, fell upon
card box making, and here l am at cases for the
lace and buttons of the national guard il is
work of little profit but it is within the capac-
n.y. OF ALL By getting up at four and working
TIL eight l earn sixty five centimes, (less than
~ 1-2 cents;) my lodging and bowl of soup
take hity of them; and there are three sous
over for luxuries. So am richer than France
herself, for have no deficit in my budget; and
l continue to serve her, as | save her lace and
buttons
AT these words father Chauffeur looked at me
with a smile, and with his great scissors began
cutting the green paper for his rd-board ca
ses. My heart was touched, and l remained
lost in thought
Here is still another member of that sacred
phalanx who, in the battle of life always march
in front for the example and the salvation of
the world Each of these brave soldiers has
his war-cry; for this one it is Country for
that "Home," for a third mankind :" but they
all follow the same standard--that of duty ;
for all the same divine law reigns-that of self
sacrifice To love something more than ones
self-that is the secret of all that is great; to
know how to live for others-that is the aim of
all noble souls.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-05-02
Sidney, o., April %. 1861.

DEAR PHOENIX We have given you a
hearty welcome in your weekly visits, and are
inspecting you closely for good ne'cs from our
native State We can hardly content ourselves
till your next arrival. Is Vermont marching
promptly to the relief of our Union? DO her
boys rally around that dear and glorious old
Aag-to redeem the insult it has suffered from
the Raiilesndke of Secession9 Are they prov
ing themselves worthy descendants of the No
BILE Green Mountain Boys, ;he pride of every
patriotic VermonterP
Ohio is true as Steel. There is not village
or hamlet within her borders, but is sending
forth her sous to battle for the cause of free
dom and justice. Every nerve is on fire. and
every strong right arm would strike the death
blow to treason.
Sidney-a village of about the size of Brat
tleboro, has formed one company, which has
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-05-02
lFor The Vermont PhGnir ]

Mr.. .EDlToR.-WesternV Vermontis thorough
lv awake: every patriotic citizen is ready to
avert this great crisis in our country's affairs
with firm hand and brave heart. Middle
bury is all enthusiasm. The Union Guards
have been called out into active service, and
the greatest interest is manifested by all in fur
nishing the brave men who have volunteered to
themselves to their country scause with alldevote
their equipments necessary for long and te-
dious campaign Last Sabbath had little of
its usual stiffness and quiet. Tho order for the
Union Guards to be ready to march at mo-
ments warning arrived the day before, and few
preparations had been made for their departure,
many of the stores were thrown open and were
filed with patriotic ladies' who worked the
whole day on the equipments of the volunteers
with an energy that showed that their hearts
were in the enterprise; one of the churches
suspended services in the p. NJ. and turned
their vestry into Tailoring Establishment, and
from morning till late at night the streets were
filed with an anxious and busy crowd, some
waiting upon the ladies at work in the different
shops, others seeking the latest news by the
telegraph from the seat of war. Middlebury
has seldom if ever presented such an exciting
scene as at present. All are engaged and in
terested-Those who cannot take up arms
themselves have pledged funds sufficient to
support the families of those who do go-Two
meetings have already been held at which reso-
lutors were passed and speeches were made
which eyinced that the patriotism of the Green
Mountain Freemen has not degencratcd since
the days of Allen.
The college has caught the spirit of Enthu-
siasm. Yesterday the Stars and Stripes were
unfurled from the Chapel amid the cheers OF
the citizens and students. Patriotic speeches
we're made by gentlemen of the Faculty and
students and the sons of "Old Midd" were de-
clared loyal to the Union. The first thing that
meets the eye of one entering the town on the
cars from the South, is the glorious banner Of
our country waving from the cupola Of the Col
lege Chapel. The students are making an ear
nest effort to form company of Riilemen OF
their own number The names of fifty fellows
have already been enrolled and are now wait
for the Legislature to furnish them with arms
which many influential men in the State have
assured us they will do Immediately. We arr
daily drilled by one of the lest Drill-masters il
, the State and in a little while Middlebury Col
lege will furnish to their country compan!
p of as brave and true men as ever marched t.
+ battle. If our services are ever called for, W
will show that we are animated with the sam
spri. that melted the Green Mountain Boys il
the days of the Revolution, to deeds of braver.
and noble daring that forever immortalize,
their names-Is there no other college who vii
! follow our example c. c. IL.
Middlebury, VT, April %. 1861.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-05-02
VOL. XXVIIE.
THE TRAILING ARBUTUs,


This beautiful and modest flower, with its blossoms
of delicate color and exquisite perfume, is with
MS the first to tell the death ofwntcr and the approach
or n more genial season. 1t not uncommon through
out New England, but It is so retiring in It's nature,
that 1t needs lovers search to find it amid the dead
leaves Of the woods clngng it were, TO the bosom
of Mother Earth. The following exquisite poem,
which first appeared in the weekly New ork Tribune,
seems inspired with the decacy Of its subject, and Is
n gem worthy of any setting;
Darlings of the forest!
Blossomng alone,
When Eartls grief is sorest
For her jewels gone
Eie the last snow-drid melts your tender buds have
blown.
Tingcl with color family.
Like the morning sky,
Or more pale and sanity,
Wrapped in leaves We lie,
Even rs children sleep in faiths simplicity
Were your pure lips fashioned
Out Of air AMI dew;
Starlight unimpassioned;
Dawns most tender hue;
And scented by the woods that gathered sweets for
you?
Fairest and most lonely;
From the wood apart,
Made for beauty only,
Yelled from Natures heart,
With such unconscious grace us makes the dream
Of Art.
Were not mortal sorrow
An immortal shade,
Then would tomorrow
Such flower be made
And live in the dear woods where my lost children
played.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-05-02

The u. S. ARMoRY AT SPRINGFIELD.-Mr.
George Dwight, so long and favoraby known
in the city of Springfield, as un efficient man in
every place of trust-and his service of the pub
lie has been various and arduous-assumet
charge of the Armory in that city, last week,
agreeable to appointment of the administration.
No fears need be entertained of this important
piece in the Governments present arms s-produc-
ing property, suffering harm by this change Of
superintendent; and indeed, we may look for
increased attention TO the protection of this
trust, now placed in Mr. Dwght's hands, after
the disaster at Harper's Ferry, and the unfaith-
fulness at our Arsenas elsewhere. We clip
from the Republican a sketch of the productive
capacity of the Armory;
There are now $50 men employed, producing
about 1900 rife muskets each month. With
new machinery and more mechanics, there is
shop-room enough to extend this to 2500 a
month; and by working day and night, employ
ing double sets Of workmen, the capacity OF the
establishment may even be increased to 1000 or
5000 muskets month. The necessities of the
government, in this crisis, will doubtless pro-
duce immediate orders for working the Armory
up to the latter production; and then it will
give employment to from 1000 TO 1900 men,
Besides this, private armories in various parts
of the North will doubtless receive orders from
the government
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-05-02

\ QUAKER's RETALIATIoN.-ln certain
English parish Quaker barber received some
time ago note for church-rates, five shillings
and sixpence. lie call d upon the clergyman
of the parish, and said
spray friend, what dost thou mean by this
note P"
"Mean! Why, it is for the church-ratei don't
you see?"
ayes, friend but what is that forP"
"Why, for the repair of the church, and for
the maintenance of public worship, to be sure.
"Well, friend, but what have ! to do with
thatP don't attend thy church P"
"Oh, that don't signfyi the church is always
open, and it is your own fault if you don't come
Besides it's the law, and you must pay"
"Well, friend, take leave to tell thee that
think that a very unjust law that obliges me to
pay ministry and religion which do not
attend. Fare thee we'll"
A few days afterwards the barber, by way OF
Strengthening accounts with the parson, sent his
reverence note: "Debtor to Timothy Salters
for shaving and hair-cutting, five shillings and
siXpence." The receipt of this note by The
parson very quickly brought him to the shop,
in no good humor either.
"Whal do you mean by sending me this bill ?
You never cut my hair or shaved me in your
lifew
"Nay, friend; but thou knowest my shop is
always open, and it is thine own fault if thou
dost not come to be shaved"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-05-02

-,
BENEFITS OF FIGHr'-Nothlng 0ut tne
soundest sort OF thrashlng VIII now take the
nonsense out OF the South ana correct It's wrong
notions OF the North: ltwlll respect the Nof'h
great deal better after the tussle IS. over
One OF the washington correspondents say
If there are sui IN the NorIh any wno hesi-
tate about the propr'ety o. eneIute T measures 5
10 support .he e1.clnnie"., u,'' "no l noa, anu
tremole lest Coisi9Ii VI uIms - " ie"Wei
perpetuouoh ol tiie ol'ion oetween tne Noi'I I
ana oouth inlPossioie, I Mouiu Io a"enl Ds' 9oou
10 near the sehtitileu's eAPiesseu Wy Sou''Ietn
gentlemen IN 'ni" neisnporn"ouIm Lo mno
Nno" lhe SOUTH anu Mn1 nHto inue l:H
enough 10 express tnelr views l,eci. anu "Iln-
out sum- re'ielnoer u,'"I uuI'nS 'h1 l"'e
session oil congress, an oulsPoNeI anu nolies'
SoutneTh hlrhTer Soliae's. & s.ns WIN "irn,uoi T;n,
from new EIsiahu WIN respect W .,le ustut s.WIo
Dances between 'he Secllons' rennarNc1' we
are gong 10 nave " ilsu. WIN you, anu souie-
eou{ gong 10 Se' huIt pul u''er tn"I we
s.ali liNe e"oli o.nei 80 e'i"l We W
since inc louhueton ol .ne government ..l
confess at tne tl'iie 1t u.H seem as .nousI
!he moue suggested was t ra'iel rouSh so't Vi
ihtrouuctlon W Soou ie,io"Slip ou. ~ 'on-
VerslhS l0-uay WIN ahotlcr sou'neIner nc ca
pressed the same iuea' III iorih o' argument
which carried win II srea. iorce. Inc mas,
ses OF our people, ne saiu, 'uont understand
the people oil 'ne North lou uoh hSht ou-
els, nor 40 various olner tli'HSs which southern
education hoids 10 DC III, ,mulSPensloie 10 repu-
tatloh ior couraSci lucy nave conSgquc"''i
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TERMS FOR ADVERTISING.

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(the smallest size used THREE INSERTIONS 81; for each
subsequent Insertion 90 cents. The numbar Insertions
must be marked on all Advertisements they will h.
tinucd until ordered ont Contracts will be- with
advertisers by the column fractional parts rea
liberal rates Transient advertisements to be paid In ad
vance.
For all Probate advertisements excepting notices Of appca
tons to sell Real Esale and for Commissioners Notices
S1.50 each for three insertions.
For notices Of beratons, Estrays the formation and dsso
luton Of Copartnersps, &C. each for three Insertions
II sent by mail the money must accompany the order
For BusISEss CARDS in the FIRST column $500 $500
per year according to the space they occupy
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-05-02

We clip the following from the Staten Islam
der The bold position assumed by the writer,
that "mlnsters aut to be encouraged" may
serve to establish wavering minds in every
community:
"staTren iland, crismus.
mi Deer Pastur--wen the cold wether and
the hoerdays cum, i oilers makes it pint
give my minister lift, and SOW | enelos five
dolers as a doannayshun U and yr yf and yr
baighbee-i wuz goin to send thanksgiyun,
but thinkses myself ministers dunt so much
sept the wether and them things, and jis IKE as
not heel 90 oph and by cart lodes of terkees&
gooses & duks, and then evry body al send him
a terkee or pig or sumthin asl splle, ana swl
vii b wasted; SOW SEE 2 meseif lie kepe the
dolers Ill crismus and make my minister nu
yeers present, and aint now gumping and
yr yf screening 4 Joy at gittn dolers al IN
iump and don't cost cent nuther-out minis
ters aut to be encouraged, line glad i've got it,
hut II wont last forever-ive tride 1t myself.
don't sine my name, don't let my rite
hand (thats my yO no what mi left (thats mel
dosetb, so i subbskribe myself
yr BENNY FAcTUR.
u Hows the baighbee.
D agin-Dont-g give this dolers to the baigh-
bee.
April IL, IS hunderd & 81.
] ddent send it orismus aphter awl--for thort
yud kepe holerday so hi but now l heer the
wimmin is goin give VI yf present and u
nun, and new yud feel bad-so wots soss for
the goose is soss the gander and heres the
munney. yur BENNY FAcTUR.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-05-02

"I appeal to all loyal citizens to faror, ,facil-
Hate, and aid this effort TO maintain the honor,
the integrity, and the existence Of om national
Union and the perpetuity of poputdr goUe'7i-
ment, AND TO REDRESS WRONGS ALREADY LONG
ENOUGH ENDURED" D."-ABRAIIAM LINCOLN.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-05-02

"If the Constitution cannot be maintained
aoithom meeting these scenes Of commotton and
contest. ho,cerer um,ceicome, they must come.
We cannot, are must not, omit to do that ,chich,
in om Judgment, the safety Of the Union re-
q,tires. Not regardless Of consequences, zoe
must get meet consequences; seeing the hazards
phich Surround the discharge Of public duty, II
MUST YET BE DIsCHARGED."-DANIEL WEB
STER.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-05-02

Il H. KATHAN DEALER IN VERMONT
- and ITALIAN MARBLE, MARBLE and SLATE
MANTLEs, TABLE TOPS sOApsr0NE fIREPLACEs,
CIsTERNS. SINKS, &c.
MONUMENTS and HEADSTONEs on hand and made to
order 25O different designs for monuments aud slabs
hibtion to those wishing to purchase.
An work warranted TO give satisfaction In price, quality OF
stock, and style of workmanship Ne.
Oice opposite the Flour Mill near the Railroad Crossug
Bratteboro, ,Dec. g. 1860.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-05-02
LIST OF AGENTS.

to whom payments for THE VERMONT pIIGNIX for 1861
may he madci
West Bratteboro, A DUNKLEEj Brookline, c. W. sTEB
BINS Dover, LYMAN BURR; W. Dover, WM II. JONES
Dlmmerston II. A. KNIGIITj West Dummerston, s. W.
WILSON Grafton, BENZ. W. DEAN Guiurd, ELMER
MASON Guiliord Centre, s. l.. sIBLEY Green River,
J. u. DICKINSON Jamaica, d. q. DEXTER Halt
tux, STEPHEN NILES; West Halifax, A. II. TUCKER;
londonderry Gil As. W. WHITNEY, South Londonierry,J
l.. plERCEi Marlboro W. W LYNDE; Fayetteville, j.
DUNKLEE, JR. Wlliamsvie SAMUEL BROWN Put
ney, WM. IIOUGIITON SaXton's River. q. w FAIR
BRJrHERj Cambrlgeport, A. A. WYMAN Somerset, q.
X. MORSEi stratton, MELVIN A. kNOWLrON Towns
henl, o, BUTTERFIELD West Townshend, l.. W. PAGE;
Vernon ADDISON WHITIIEDj Warlshoro, IIOL-
LAND PLIMPToNi West Warlsboro LIBERTY WILDER;
LANE Westminster West, u. W. HAMBLIN; Whngham,
II. N. HIXi Jacksonville, REUBEN llATCH Wilmington,
WELLS SNOW; Wndham, WM HARRIS, JR South
windham EZRA PIERCE JRi Chesterneld N H., II. o.
COOLIDGE; IIins hale, N H. c. j. AMIDON Winchester,
N. H., r.. NJ FORBES; North Bernardston, Mass, N. p.
CHAPLIN.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-05-02
WORDS FOR THE HOUR.

"INrLuENcE is not GOVERNMENT. Let us
hare a GOVERNMENT By which oT LreS,
liberties, and properties 'cW be secured, or let
MS Eno,c the icoyst at once. THERE Is CALL
FOR DECISION. let the reins of Government be
Jyaced and held ,cih a steady hand, and ere'y
riolation be observation-disclosures WASHING
TON.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-05-02

7 ii. STEDMAN, NJ. D., PHYSICIAN AND
~ Surgeon, West BrattlebOro. Vt.
Having had professional experience Of nearly thirty years,
aud being familiar with the several systems of practice in
to the demands Of each individual case.-2
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-05-02

T G. MEAD, Attorney and Counsellor
A. at Law practcng in the Courts Of Vermont and New
Hampshire, AGENT OF rir ETNA Fire in'HTa"e' coppd
M and V1diam County hHRal do. Also Agent to pro-
IRE Pensions and bounty Land, Commissioner for the
states OF New York and New Hampshire, California and
Notary Public.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-05-02

III n. HIX, Attorney and Counsellor
ILL.,. at Law and Solicitor in Chancery,
WHITINGIIAM CENTRE, VT.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-05-02

~ F. GALE, Surgeon and Physician
". Office No. Brick Row, directly opposite Brattleboro
House, Brattleboro, Vt.
Residence, Elliot ST., Sd door West Revere House.