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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-06-13

THOSE UNIFoRMs,-We learn that some of
the statements contained in the article which we
copied from the Vermont Standard last week
ore incorrect, and we also find that the neces-
sary corrections were made in the next number
of that paper. The cloth of which the uni
forms of the volunteers is made according to
the terms of the contract of 20 per cent wool
and 80 per cent cotton, no "shoddy" being
used in its manufacture. The authorizes who
made the contract are satisfied with its fulfil
ment by Messrs. Merrill g. Co. But, after all,
we cannot understand why cotton and wool
cloth is preferable to that made of all wool,
unless it be on the score of economy; and we
have found in our experience that all wool cloth
is the most comfortable and, in the long run,
the cheapest. 1t therefore appears to us that
the cloth of which the uniforms is made is not
such cloth as should be furnished the troops.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-06-13
CoENTY CONVENTION.

The Republicans and all others Of Windhnm County who
are Of supporting the Federal Government Its
put down rebellion and treason quested TO meet in
Delegate Convention, at Fayetteville, TUESDAY THE
2ND DAY OF JULY, 1861, at IL O'Clock A. for the pur-
pose Of nominating candidates for County officers Judg
Of Probate, aud to do such other business may
proper
The several towns in the County will be entitled to dele
gates follows;
Athens, p Braeboro o. Drookllne, 2; Dover, 81 Dunn
merston, d Grafton, 3; Guford III Halifax 81 jamaica 4;
Londonderry ~ Marlboro, 81 Newfane Il Putney, a. Rock
lngham Somerset q stratton q Townshend a. Vernon
81 Wardsboro, 3; Westminster, III Nottingham, Whining
ton, 4; windhain,3
A. N. SWAIN,
d. q. DEXTER,
q. H. HOWE, Committee.
LEONARD BROWN,
c.. LYNDE
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-06-13

PATRIOTISM IN GUILFoRD.-A company Of seventy
six volunteers has been organized in the town of Gull
ford, with the following officers; Henry S. Chase,
Captain; Elmer Mason, LIST Lieutenant: Chas II. Is
terbrooks. 2nd do; a. W. Putnam, 1st Sergeant; j.
L. Maxwell 2nd do; C. Wilcox, 81 do; John f.. w.
ler 4th do; John b. Baker, 9th do. Nelson H. Bxby,
1st Corporal; +. L. Tubbs End do; Isaac Trrel Sd
do c. II. Pierce, 4th do; c. C. Lynde, 9th do; S.
c. Cutting, 9th do; Geo. II. Ryder, 9TH do; Henry
WJacobs, sth do. The company will soon be brought
up to the required if not the maximum standard. The
men are all uncommony robust and athletic and are
Just such troops as Ethan Allen would have chosen to
lead against Ticonderoga any other earthly place
If called into active service they will either fight or
run, and we never knew a Guilford man to run away
from any danger.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-06-13

COUNTY C0NyENTIoN.-We are glad to see
that the Republican County Committee have
not deemed it advisable 10 ignore the Republ-
can party in Their call for County Convention.
The call is properly enlarged so as to include
all those who see fit to act with the Repubi-
cans in the present crisis The convention is
called at much earlier day than has been usual
in this county, the reason for which, as stated
by one of the Committee, is that the farmers
may be able to attend without neglecting their
haying, the season for which usually extends to
the middle of August.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-06-13

PRoMoTEp.-We learn on the best authority
that Col. John W. Phelps, late commanding
officer of the LIST Regiment Vermont Volunteers,
has been appointed Brigadier General and
as such is in command Of the three Regiments
of troops--ist Vermont and two New York-at
Newport News Point As Colonel Of the LIST
Vermont Regiment he won the entire confidence
and respect Of his command and 1t will be safe
to predict an equally successful career for him
on his enlarged sphere of command.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-06-13
FROM ORLEANS COUNTY.
COVENTRY, W., 10th June. 1861.

COVENTRY, W., 10th June, 1861.
M. Editor Orleans County is very thor
oughy aroused by the present crisis of the coun-
try, and is prepared to do its whole duty in
maintaining the government. In fact, it has
probably offered more volunteers in proportion
to its population than any other county in the
State. A recruiting Office was opened at this
place and another in Charleston, and at each
place full company was speedily enlisted
Personal observation of the soldiers enlisted
here enables me to pronounce them body of
men capable of doing the very best service
They are strong, tough, hardy set of fellows,
and can do and endure as much as any other
body of soldiers. Almost all of them have had
their sinews strengthened by hard work on the
farm. There is fair proportion of "six.foot-
ers" among them, and one son of Anak who is
somewhat more than six feet and quarter tall.
The average height of the company is little
more than five feet and seven inches; and the
average weight hundred and sixty-nine pounds
and some ounces.
They are now undergoing severe drill for
about eight hours day. Almost all of them
being altogether unused to military movements,
their performances fall considerably short of
gracetulness. One can hardly look at them
without recalling Cowper's lines O.. "the raw
recruit"
ale becomes the sergeant's care
Ills pupil aud his torment, and his lest
His awkward gait, his mtrovertcd Toes
Sent knees, round shoulders and detected looks,
Procure him many a curse. BY slow degrees,
Unnpt to learn, and formed of stubborn stur
lie yet by slow degrees puts OF himself
Grows conscious of n change and likes il we'll
lie stands erect; his slouch becomes walk
lie steps right onward martial in his air,
His form, and movement"
No village in Orleans County has had so
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-06-13

A MIssIssJPIAS's OPINION OF JEFF. DAVIS
DIR. ID. +. Bacon publishes in the Sunday Mer-
curry some incidents in the life of the President
of the southern eOnfederaey, and accuses him
of cowardice and incompeteney in the Mexican
campaign. He relates conversation with A.
r. McClung of Mississippi, in lS49 who said
of Mr.. Davis:
81 am very sorry ever fought duel. 1t is
not pleasant business, and yet | would like to
fight one more, with one man, and that man is
Jefferson Davis, because ! think the United
States will be better without him. lie will not
hght me, he is too great coward. In fact he
Is not now, never was and never will be. a
brave man, IN the true sense of the word. He
Is a dangerous and willy politician, loaded down
with vanity and self conceil wishing only for
his own aggrandizement and he cares not at
what expense or how many desolate households.
lie thinks of himself, and himself only, and |
should not be surprised to find him, one of
these days, taking sutll step in public as will
place his neck in II halter for he is bad man
and scolndrel, and l have frequently de-
nounced him as such before the people of Mis-
sissippi, and the dirty poltroon and arlful vii
lain never had the courage to resent it,"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-06-13

"The Brattleboro Company, Capt. Todd, returned
received by the home guard."-BeHors Falls Times.
Our enterprisng neighbor is certainly ahead in the
way of news. That reception by the Home Guard
actually escaped our observation. With many others
we "went out for to see, and just as the company
was dismissed at the Town Hall the Home Guard were
emerging from their Armory. That was the amount
of the Handsome reception" accorded and "nothng
more"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-06-13

THE "OLD WAR.HoEsE" REsTvE.-Mr. Editor
As wish to keep the public well posted in the treason
able sayings and dongs of the "od WARRIORS send
You the following;
When the of the death Of Col. Ellsworth reach
cd town my neighbor Erasmus PImpton was very
much excited and said that the shooting of Ellsworth
right he ought to be shot for he had right to
pull down Jacksons flag; that jackson had right to
raise such flag rs he pleased and Ellsworth had no
right to touch it. He furthermore said that ii any
should pull down his flag he would shoot him, and thus
remarked with a sheer, the Republicans call jackson
n murderer than Ellsworth
Now, Mr. Editor, think my neighbor had better
pull down his flag and hoist his true coors, for
has right to sail under false coors-none but pirates
and traitors do it, neither has he any right to steal the
living of the Republicans to serve the Rebels in.
A REPUBLICAN, OF WARDsBoRo.
Ath 1891
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-06-13

], w. Howes formerly of Montpeli r, has
been appointed U. S. vice consul at Montreal,
under Joshua r. Giddngs of Ohio.
John McMullin, 45 years of age, died at Mid
dlebury on Saturday, from injuries received the
day previous by fall from the new college
building now in process Of erection.
C. NJ. Haven, editor of the Granville IN "
Register, has received the appointment of mail
agent on the Rutland and Washington railroad
from Rutland to Troy.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-06-13

FATAL AccIDENT.-Dea. Asa. Simonds of Peru,
met with serious and fatal accident Monday alter
noon, May %, by the falling of shed near the depot
at Factory Point The shed had been in q decayed
and dangerous condition for some time although al
lowed to stand, and it yielded to the wind which at
thai time blew with great force. The deceased was
carried to the Depot rs possible where he re-
manned until his death which occurred on the follow
ing Thursday evening His age was 20 Years He
was n consistent Christian and, ahoug in active bust
ness during his life, lie died without an enemy. None
knew him but to love him and in Him the poor have
lost friend.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-06-13

JAMAIcA-The Home Guard of Jamaica met on
the LIST Instant and adopted the rules and reg
uations governed the Woodstock Guards which
they Were the pcase establishment. Thereupon
they elected the following officers NJ. V. Congdon,
Capain II. II. Wheeler LIST Lieutenant; +. l.. Water
man, End do; j. B. Webster, Sd do; W. W. Fish, Jr.,
LIST Sergeant; David Ball. End do; W Shepard, Sd do
A. 7. Clough, 4th do; Isaiah Howard 9th do; W. H..
II. Holton, LIST Corporal; S. +. Howard End do; A.
Twchel 4d do; L. G. johnson, 4th doi +. f. Ke-
ogg Clerk.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-06-13
LOCAL INTELLIGE N CE.

LEFT FOR BURtNGTON.-Company c., End Reg-
ment, left this village for Camp Underwood at Bur-
ngton on Thursday Of last week. They were es-
corted to the Depot by the Mazeppa Engine company,
who turned out with nearly full ranks notwithstanding
the rain. AT the Depot fathers mothers, brothers, sis
tiers, wives, children and friends had gathered to bid
them Il fearful good bye and to take them by the
hand-perhads for the last time. Many touching
scene was witnessed as human nature shonc out in
tears and smiles. 1t was hard parting, even though
duty demands it, from family and friends but the
brave boys bore it as manfully rs possible, and we
feel assured that the memory Of the scene will in
spirit them when far away in the tented field
The uniforms for the company were forwarded
Tuesday. Forty of these were made by Pratt Wright
& CO., and the same number by Cune & Bracket
The girls employed at the last named place purchased
as many pocket Bibles ms there coats made by
them and placed one in the pocket Of each coat.
This is a praiseworthy example.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-06-13

VERMoNTERs IN New YoRK.-A meeting Of
the sons of Vermont resident in New York was
held at the Metropolitan Hotel, Monday eve
ning in order to make arrangements for the re-
ception of the md Regiment when it shall pass
through that city. f. w. Stoughton presided,
and among the Vice Presidents we notice the
name of George Folsom. The following gen
tlemen were appointed the reception commit
tee:
Maj. John A. Pullen, Geo. Z. Rogers, Henry
F. Spaulding, William'B. Hatch, Horace Green,
ID. a. Head, Leslie Baxter, Warren Leland
Charles w. Prentice, Cassius 7. Peck T.. ii.
Chaplin, Egbert Starr, Geo. Curtis, Wm. Cham
berlaiu, Seth b. Hunt, James r. Spaldng, Geo.
Folsom and John Bradley. $3.50 has been sub
scribed in order to pay the expenses of the re-
ccption- 1t was also arranged to present the
regiment with handsome stand of coIors on
its arrival. The sons of Vermont resident in
Brooklyn were requested to join this organiza-
ton. The badge that will be worn on the oc-
casion by the Sons of Vermont will be a green
sprig of hemock.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-06-13

TREASURY NoTEs.-Among the subscribers for the
United States Treasury Notes to be issued we
find the following Brattleboro names in the Boston
Post: w. H. Rockwell, Philip Wells, n. B. Willison,
Samuel Root, S. NJ. Waite, W. f. Eason, and La
fayette Clark, each $500; Wndham Provident In
stituton for Savings $1,000; Joseph Wells Goodhue
S60O, making in all $500 for this town.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-06-13

APPoINTMENTs.-A. N. Swain has been np-
pointed Postmaster 1T Bellows Falls, Justus
Cobb at Middlebury and George Pritchard at
Bradford.
Thomas II. Halsey of Vermont has been APP
pointed a paymaster in the United States Army.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-06-13

FATAL AccIDENr.-Major Colby, aged 10, was run
over by train Of cars Monday evening, at Spring
field, and instantly killed. lie in the employ of
d. r. Kingsley at the Russell House, but he belonged
in this village. lie was formerly employed by +. J.
Carpenter and was well known rs smnrt boy to
most of our citizens His remains were brought here
for intennent
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-06-13

FLAG-RAIsING AT THE ISLAND HousE.-The demo-
Gratis of Bellows Falls and vicinity had nag-raising
ut the Island House few days since. The presenta-
tion speech was made by Hiram Atkins, and George
Ticknor, New Hampshire democrat, responded for
the proprietor of the Hotel The exercises were varied
by maudin speech from Wapole democrat, much
to the disgust of all decent people present
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-06-13

Two members of Company from this village failed
to pass mustera Burlington. Capt. Todd immediate
y telegraphed home for two men to take their place.
and they were found in very few minutes and start
cd for Burlington on the next train.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-06-13
Marylanders Plotting Treason.
FEDERAL AID EXTENDED.

Some friends of Gov. Hicks, including Sena-
tor Goldsboro and the Maryland Secretary of
State, arrived at EIagerstown, Monday morning,
from Frederick. They visited Gen. Thomas's
brigade and asked for troops for Frederick
Gen. Patterson advanced Immediately brigade
to that point, marching Monday Disloyaity is
strong at Frederick among the members of the
legislature. A plot has been formed to depose
Gov. Hicks and establish provisional State
government.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-06-13
VERMONT VOLUNTEERS.

The 2nd Regiment of Vermont Volunteers
ut Camp Underwood, Burlington, have been in
'pected and mustered into the United States
service by Lieut.. Col Rains, the mastering Off
Ger of the LIST Regiment. The inspection of
the three years volunteers of which the 2nd
Regiment is composed, has been much more
critical than was that of those for the three
months service, yet such is the quality of the
men but very few have been refused OF the
members of Company all were accepted ex-
cept Barclay of this town and Bowker from
Wilmington. The inspection proceeded at the
rate of three companies per day, and all the
men were exercised in walking and marching
in double quick time.
Henry Whiting of Michigan has been APP
pointed Colonel of the sccondd Regiment. He
is said to be a graduate Of West Point, but
what arc his particular recommendations fer the
command Of Vermont Regiment we have been
unable to learn. If no better men could be
found nearer HON, il is all well enough but
even for the looks of the thing it would appear
better that our troops should be commanded by
a citizen of Vermont, if suitable man could
be found for that purpose.
DR.. II. N. Ballou of Burlington has been APP
pointed Surgeon of the Regiment and DR.. B..
w. Carpenter, same place, Assistant Surgeon.
The Free Press endorses the fitness of both
these appointees, and says; "There will be no
neglect of sick soldiers from the booziness of
the surgeons, while they retain their posts, nor
will the assistant be heard to wish that he had
under his care regiment of raw hiShmen, in
stead of these 'Vermonters, who thought they
must be treated like gentlemen Thereby hit
ting somebody a slap.
The Rev. G.. d. Smith of Brandon has been
appointed Chaplain of the Regiment. Mr..
Smith was formerly Principal of Leland Semi
nary at Townshend. He is a gentleman of
great personal worth and will be much esteem.
ed, we think, by all the men in the regiment.
Weearn from the Free Pdess that the measles,
which strangely appears an indigenous maiady
to our Vermont soldiers, has broken out in the
camp, and one patient has been sent home.
The Sd Regiment is now in rendezvous at
Camp Baxter at ST. Johnsbury. BIN. Hyde OF
Hydepark has been appointed Major, Charles
ID. Baxter of Burlington, Quarter Master. and
A. NJ. Cook of St. Johnsbury Quarter Masters
Sergeant. Maj. Hyde was educated at West
Point
Col. A. C. Ramsay, is raising a brigade Of
Light Infantry, to be composed Of picked men,
between twenty-one and thirty years of age, of
fcered by experienced soldiers, and intended
by General Scott for special service. Col. Ram
say has authorized Stephen f. Spalding, grad
uate Of the University of Vermont and lately
of the N. Y. eth Regiment, as a recruiting off
Ger, for this brigade, at Montpelier.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-06-13
From Fortress Monroe.
THE HARRIET LANE ENGAGES A REBEL. BA'
Terry.

On Wednesday morning, of last week the
steamer Harriet Lane exchanged about fifty shots
with the Pig Point battery, nearly opposite
Newport News, on James river. The steamer
received two shots from rihed gun, one through
her hulwarks, wounding five of her men, one
OF them severely. She was about three fourths
OF mile from the rebel battery. 1t contained
seven embrasures, some of which disclosed
heavy pieces. The shells from the Harriet
Lane burst Immediately over the battery, taking
effect within the works, and (by means of spy
gasses) carts were seen to move off, it is con-
jectured with the dead. The battery has ten
or twelve guns. The Harriet Lanes purpose
was merely TO feel their fire and determine the
character OF the work.
There is another battery short distance fur
ther up the James river, and it is evidently the
purpose OF the rebels to fortily the shore at
points where our forces may make landing,
fearing that Gen. Butler may land forces on
that side of the river, with a view of command.
ing the rear of Norfolk, cutting off railroad
connection with the South and Richmond
Large numbers of men are engaged in throw
ing up Notifications in the ueighborhood of Pig
point.
Colonel Fremont on Fire.
A letter from London to the New York Eve
ming Post says Colonel Fremont is in town,
on his way to New York, with some ten thou
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-06-13
Western Virginia.

The 18th Indiana Zouayos passed through
Grafton to Cumberland OH Sunday, where they
will join Gen. Patterson's command. Ii is re-
ported that the rebels are entrenched at Great
Mountain Pass. A few are at Beverly and in
camp at lIuttonsvillc, but are demoralized and
companies of them are disbanding. They re-
port that 10000 aholitionists came down upon
them at Phippi, hut they cut their way through
killing 1000. They admitted at Beverly loss
of 80 men. A prominent secessonist was shot
on FridaY in Randolph, while warning Union
men to obey Gov LeIchers instructions. The
federal troops are very anxious to march on
HuttCnSyille.
Brig. Gen. Morris has issued proclamation
in connection with that of Maj. Gen. McClel.
land, announcing to the loyal citizens of Yves
tern Virginia that the rebels have been routed
at Philipp, that they are panie-stricken and de-
moralized, and that Western Virginia is relieved
from the enemies to her peace and freedom
lie says "ln full confidence Of your ability and
desire to protect yourselves, | now call upon
you to come to the support of your constitution
al government. | am empowered to muster
you into the service of the United States, to
serve only for the defense of your own SOIL
Arms and ammunition shall be furnished you.
Assemble at once at your various county seats
and report to me for instructions. Cavalry and
infantry will be received at once"
The 18th Indiana regiment of Zouaves, Col.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-06-13
Colonel Fremont on Fire.

A letter from London to the New York Eve
ming Post says Colonel Fremont is in town,
on his way to New York, with some ten thou
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-12-11
GENERAL NEWS.

The Japanese sword" lately seized in
Baltimore, turns out to have been a sword
presented by Il gentleman in California to
his friend in Baltimore. 1t will be returned
from Washington to it's owner.
The Memphis Argus urgues chat St. Louis,
not Memphis, will be the point of attack.
II is reported that the Confederate forces
in front of the Potomac lines amount ia one
hundred thousand men.
Gen. Haleck has issued orders STATING
that the Mayor Of St. Louis will require all
municipal officers to subscribe to the oath of
allegiance prescribed for them by the Con-
vention in October, and directing the Pro.
vost Marshal to arrest all State officers who.
having failed to subscribe to such oath with
in the time fixed may attempt to exercise
civil authority in violation of the ordinance.
There are nine murder cases pending
trial in the Washington City Criminal Court.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-12-11

The Philadelphia Inquirer says that in
Richmond all goes as merry as marriage
bell. The Congress is in session there, and
also the Legislature. The hotels are crowd
ed, money is spent freely, balls and parties
are numerous, and are gorgeous in their az
rangements. The city is full of off GERS, and
has all the appearance of capital. Paper
money of the South is at thirty-fve per cent
discount for gold. United States Treasury
notes, or demand notes, are freely taken at
par.
Large quantities of ammunition, ordi-
nance, stores, horses, equipments, and other
warlike equipments are aboat to leave Bos-
ton for Port R 'yal. The ship Bullion is
ready, and hauled out into the stream on
Sunday; the ship George Green hauled out
yesterday, and the ship Idaho will also go
to-day. The ships Black Prince and Milton
are chartered, and will commence loading at
once, and sail with all despatch.
In the case of the Cum berland Coal and
Iron Company against Messrs Sherman and
Dean and the Hoffman Coal Company, the
Cumberland Coal and Iron Company have
appealed to the Court Of Appeals.
Private letters have been received in
Washington confirming the statement that
Parson Brownlnw is in the field at the head
of force of some 3 600 men. The card
from him published in Richmond paper,
denying the report that he taken up arms,
was issued month ago
Mr.. Justice Nelson, Of the Supreme Court,
has arrived in Washington, and taken his
seat. He states that the Secessionists have
taken possession of all Justice Catron's pro-
pertv around Nashville, amounting to $780,
OOO
The Chicago Tribune has ''information
from an unquestioned source that five thou
sand acres in Illinois will be planted with
cotton the coming year."
The work of drafting commenced in Nash
vile on the 23d ult, and created quite
sensation.
The prices of printed cottons, at the
North, continue to advance.
Complaints against Gen. Magruder, of the
Confederate army, are circulated more and
more in the Southern papers.