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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-12-05

a Savannah telegram dated the 2lth, to the
Richmond Dispatch says ;-"Commodore Tat
nail, with three small steamers, attacked the
federal leet in Cockspur roads on Tuesday the
26ih. The engagement lasted four hours, and
forty to fifty shots were fired. No person was
hurt on our side. The effect of the firing on
the f.deralS is unknown. Failing to draw the
fleet under the guns of Fort Pulaski, Tatnall
wi hdrcw. There are now six large vessels in
side the bar, and one large frigale was towed
over Tuesday. The enemy has pickeis all round
Tybee island, as far as Kings Landing. 1t is
reported the Yankees have sakcn possession OF
Warsaw, and are preparing TO attack Fort Pu-
laski."
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-12-05
sERvILB INSTRUCTIONS IN SOUTH
CAROLINA.
Whole Families Murdered and Slaves Burned
to Death.
E'r. Com.

The Philadelphia Enquirer publishes the fol-
lowing letter, written to lady in that city by
relative in Charleston, South Carolina, and adds
that the statements made therein may be relied
upon as an accurate description of affairs in
Charleston at the present time -
CHARLESTON, S. C., Nov. 30, 1861.
Disguise the truth as we may,
all thinking men here feel their position pecu-
liarly unsafe and those who are surrounded
by female relatives have their anxiety Increased
thousand fold. We do not fear for the clash
OF contending armies, though that is sufficient
ly terrible to excite much apprehension; but
even amid the carnage of war, the veriest boor
within the armies would respect women though
traitors try to teach us that the Northern war
cry in "Beauty and Booty !" but we do dread
lest at midnight the fearful sounds of servile
instruction shall salute our ears You know
the negroes are far superior in number to the
whites, and now that so many are absent in the
army their majority is greatly increased. If
they rise we are in their power. DO you know
what that meanSP Remember the history of
all servile instructions, and recall the horrors
enacted by the race whom oppression has helped
to brutalize. Of course the masters would
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-12-05

Captain VIM. Y. W. Ripley, of Rutland has
accepted the appointment of Lieutenant Colo
mel in Berdan's famous Regiment of Sharp
Shooters. Col Ripley served in the LIST Yer
mont Regiment as captain of the Rutland com
pany, and was universally considered one of the
best officers in the regiment His appointment
is well merted one, and we predict for him a
brilliant military career.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-12-05

Adjutant General Thomas sent out instruc-
tons Thursday to Gem Sherman, in Beaufort.
): o., to take possession of all the crops on the
island-cotton, corn, rice, ctc-on military ac-
count, and TO ship the cotton and such other
crops as were not wanted for the army, to New
York, to be sold there for account of the gov.
ernmcnt. Gen. Sherman was also directed 10
use the negro slaves to gather and secure the
crops of cotton and corn, and to erect his de-
fcnscs Mt Port Royal and other places on the
island. The world moves.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-12-05

TENTS foR'TIE Sd REGIMENT.-New tents
of James patent, known in New England as
the Butler tent, are now making and will be
forwarded this week in full supply for the 81
Vermont Regiment. These tents are large,
well ventilated, made of the most superior
quality of duck, and are in every way superior
to the Sibley tent. In these the boys will be
exceedingly comfortable.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-12-05

Vermont State Temperance Society.

The next annual meeting of the Vermont
State Temperance Society, will be holden at
Brandon, on Wednesday, the 18th of Deem
her next, commencing at o'clock, i. NJ, and
continue at the pleasure of the society.
The members of the society and other friends
of Temperance are cordially invited to be pres
ent and aid in the advancement of This impor-
tant work, and all county, town and other Tenn
perance organizations in the State are specially
invited to send delegates.
The hospitality Of the citizens of Brandon
will be rendered to all who may be in attend
ance, and the several railroads of the State
will return those present for fare one way up
on presenting a certificate of the Secretary.
Addresses may be expected ON Wednesday
evening.
The several newspapers of the State are re-
quested to publish the above notice.
JOHN HOWE, JR.,
ALDAcE WALKER,
JAMES BARRETT,
LORENZO SHELDON, Er. Com.
WM \. BURNETT,
&. A. THOMAS,
ID. s. CHATTERTON,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-12-05

ApPoGNTMENTs.-Col Thomas of the Sth or
Butler Regiment has appointed Lieut.. Oscar
G. Moore of Burlington, Adjutant, Fred. l..
Smith of Montpelier, Quartermastcr, and John
L. Barstow of Shelburne. Quortermas,er Ser.
geont MIR. Smith had nearly the whole charge
Of fitting out the 9th Regiment, and has beer
with them most of the time since they left the
State. The manner in which he discharged
that duty has proved him TO he an energetic
ard capable business man. Mr.. Barstow wa,
Assistant Clerk of the House of Representa-.
tives, in which position re won, by his abili,
and gentlemanly department, the respect and
esteem of every member of the Legislature
The commissariat of the 9Th is in excellent
keeping.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-12-05

THANKSGIVING IN CAMP.-The Governor has
received information that the Vermont Brigade
celebrated Thanksgiving in Camp by the read
ing of the Governors Proclamation, and in eat
ing the good things sent to them from home
BY permission of their General they enjoyed a
holiday for that purpose.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-12-05

AiDs-DE-CAMr.-His Excellency the Cover
nor has appointed and commissioned the fol
lowing named gentlemen as Aids-de- Camp with
the rank of Colonel, viz:
il. Henry BAXTER of Rutland,
SIIAs NJ. WAITE of Brattlehoro,
BRADLEY b. SMALLEY of Burlington.
RASsLURE w. CLARKE of Brattleboro.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-12-05

igan, Detroit, Illinois, Springfield; Indiana,
Indianapolis Ohio Columbus; Kentucky,
Louisville Pennsylvania Harrisburgh New
Jersey, Trenton, New York probably Elmra
and Albany: Vermont Montpelier, New lIamp-
shire, Concord Maine, Augusta, Massachu-
sets, Cambridge Rhode Island, Providence ;
Connecticut, New Haven; Delaware, Whining
ton; Maryland, ------- The enlistment pa
pers of the volunteers will be the same as for
regulars. Clothing will he issued to them at
the State Depot. Commanders Of Regiments
in the field waiting troops will make acquisitions
directly on the Superintendent for their re-
spective States. The minor details Of the or
der, which is lengthy, we omit.
Capt. Wilkes Action Approved.
The report of the Secretary of the Navy, af-
ter mentioning the capture of Messrs. Slidell
and Mason, says that the prompt and decisive
action of Cart. Wilkes ON this occasion merit
ed and received the emphatic approval Of this
Department, and, if too generous forbenrance
was exhibited by him in not capturing the vessel
which had these rebel enemies on board, it may
in view Of the special circumstances and of its
patriotic mott ;cs, be excused--but it must by
no MEANS be permitted to constitute prece.
dent hereafter for the treatment of any case Of
a similar nfraction of neutral obligations by
foreign vessels engaged in commerce, or the
carrying trade.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-12-05
New York Municipal Election.

George Opdyke, the decent mems candidate.
was elected mayor of New York on Tuesday
by vote of "a, 25o, to "a ,5SS for Gunther. and
"A ,0Sj for Wood. "''''
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-12-05

THE SHARP SHOoTERs.-lnformation has
been received at head quarters to the effect that
the company of Sharp Shooters, now being re-
cruited in this village will be accepted and mus
tered into the service of the United States, not
outstanding the recent order Of the War De-
partment. Asthis is positively the last chance"
being the only company that will be recruited
for that special branch of the service, those who
intend 10 enlist should do so at once. The COM
pany now numbers nearly seventy men, and will
soon be FIJI. Since its reorganization it is, as
far as recruited, equal to if not the best compa-
ny that has been raised in the State.-We see
that VIM. Y. w. Ripley, of Rutland, who was
Captain of the Rutland Company in the LIST
Regiment, has been appointed Lieutenant Col
onel of the Regiment of Sharp Shooters, sec
ond in command to Col. Berdan.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-12-05

ANNUAL MEETING OF THE HyDRoPATms.-
The annual meeting of the members of Hy-
dropoth Engine Company, No. 3, was held at
their Hail. on Tuesday evening. The attend
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-12-05

SINGING-S CuooI.-Th term of lessons in
singing, under charge of Prof Kimball, closes
on Wednesday evening of next week upon
which occasion the classes will give a free pub
lie rehearsal in the Town Hall. The school has
been cmnently successful in point of numbers,
there having been more than one hundred
scholars in attenda ce upon the two classes
and good degree of advancement in the mu-
steal art is apparent with both juveniles and adj
ults. general wish has been expressed that
another term of lessons should succeed the pre-
sent in which further progress may be made by
the old pupils, while new ones can also parii-
cpate Those who choose to attend this sec
ond course, will find list of pupils at Feton's
book store.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-12-05

DEATH OF a CAVALRY SoLDIER.-Aus,in a.
Harris of Vernon a private in Company f, 1st
Vermont Cavalry, died in the regimental hos
pital at Burlington, on Sunday, from conges-
ton Of the lungs following measles His re-
mains were brought home for intcrment Mon
day. This is the first death that has occurred in
the regiment.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-12-05

DOTATOE S.-THE UNDERSIGNED
ishes to contract for to Of Potatoes t. h, de-
iivercd within 10 days. 4. CROSBY.
Dec. I, 1SGl.-lwi1
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-12-05

LETTER FROM PRIsoNER.-Froma private
letter written by Corporal CHARLES b. RICE of
Company c, End Vermont Regiment, and dat
ed at Richmond, Va, Nov. llth, we learn that
Private Edward =. Gibson of the same compa-
ny, died in the General Hospital at Richmond
Oct. II. lie had been sick long time with
dyscntery and was very low spirited which help
ed to shorten his days. Streetcr, Graves and
Wheeler are in the prison at Richmond, but
they had not been seen by Rice since the DIST
of July. Of himself Corporal Rice thus writes
You may be surprised To hear that my wound
is not as well as it was when wrote YOU last,
although it is better than it was three weeks
ago. Five weeks since my leg was almost heal
ed and bid fair to he well in week. but in II
few days gangrene made its appearance, and in
short time my wound was much worse than il
ever had been. 1t is is impossible to describe
the pain endured for three weeks but am
much better now as the gangrene has disap-
peared and my wound is healing. / still keep
my bed as am quite weak. | am in the gan
creme hospital which is kept quite neat and
clean. There are only IS patients here at pre-
sent, and all but one or two are improving fast.
The surgeon that has charge of us very sue
cessfu with this disease"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-12-05
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.
Village Meeting.


The annual meeting of the corporation of the
Village of Brattleboro, was held at the Town
Hall Monday evening. The past year has been
one of comparative freedom from expenses, the
village officers have given general satisfaction,
and there has been no exciting cause for pas
sion or puriudice; consequently the meeting
was not so largely attended as usual, and the
boord of officers were elected unanimously, as
follows:-
F. c. EDWARDS, Clerk.
HENRY +. SMITH,
ISAAC n. THORNE,
ASA KEYEs. Bailiffs
A. ID. NoURsE,
LEWIS PUTNAM,
S. NJ. WAITE, Chief Engineer.
+. II. FEssENDEN, Collector and Treasurer
PHILIP WELLS, Auditor
During the year past there has been but one
or two alarms Of fire, we believe, and these were
of no great account. The Chief Engineer re-
ports that the Engines are in excellent condi.
ton; that the Hook & Ladder apparatus is un.
wieldly and inconvcnient for use, and that an
appropriation of $3.50 to nut the same in an eff.
fective condition is necessary; and that all the
Cisterns, except the one at the junction of Main
and Elliot streets are in good order.
The direct expenses of the Fire Department
during the year, including the pay of the mer
at 800 each have been as follows -
Engine Co. No. }, 81 men, S9S,3l
DO " No. 4, SO men, 1851
Hook G. Ladder Co., ~ men, 80, 40
Expenses of Repairing Cisterns 24,90
" Lamps 900
The other expenses of the village, nearly al
of which are chargeable to the same Department
and include rents, repairs, &C., amounted tc
S64S,j6 making the entire amount expended
S036,57. leaving balance in the treasury o
.toHysir cents. This sum was provided for b!
the 10 per cent tax of last year.
The amount to be raised the current year fol
village purposes, is per cent on the Crane
List, which will yield near " 5000 sum sui
/ fcient, it is believed, to meet the ordinary ex
penses of the village. The matter of buldin,
new cisterns was passed over.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-12-05

CARPErS.-See the advertisement of the
bankrupt stock which is being sold by the New
England Carpet Co., of Boston.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-12-05

1t is reported that Col. kcrrigan of the 18th
New York regiment, tried by court martial Tor
treason, has been sentenced to be shot, and he
warrant has been signed by the president. Krr-
rignn is member Of Congress from New York
Rev. 7. w. Higginson of Worcester, il is
said, will be appointed lieutenant colonel of Inc
18th regiment. lie has seen some military
service in Kansas, and showed good pluc1 at
the time OF a fugitive slave case in Boston.
The appointment would be good one.
George r. Roberts of Manchester went out
on the 2Sth ult, TO fish in Stcarns pond. He
broke through the ice, got mired in about en-
feet of water, and about two days aftcrward his
liieless body was found stanlirg erect. lie
leaves wife and three children agonized by
| this terrible loss.
The Richmond Erqmine, publishes a cores
pondence between Lieut.. Maury and the grand
duke Constantine. the grand admiral OF the
Russian navy. The grand duke invited Lieut..
Maury to enter the Russian service, to which
Lieut.. Maury replies, that he cannot until south
ern independence is established.
Upon the importantly of Mr. Prentice of HE
Louisyill Journal, Secretary Seward has or
dered the release of his brother.in-la law, Calhoun
Bcnhanl, and also ex-senator Gwin, from Fort
Lafayette.
! The people of Ohio seem to have "caugb;
Tartar" in electing David Tod goveanor as
Union man. He has forbid The carving Of the
| Cleveland HeraN over the Mlhonng railroad
of which he is president, because the paper
pursues what he considers fictitious course in
supporting Gen. Fremont.
Geo Holton net with quite a severe acct
dent at the blacksmith shop, Nov. 23th, while
having his oxen shod. One having been shod,
suddenly broke from his fastening and threw
Nj. lIolton down, trod on him and otherwise
injured him.
7-=<-sxx-uzs
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-12-05

THE CAVALRY REGIMENT didn't 30 last
week as advertised and it is altogether uncer-
tain when the boys will leave. 1t may be that
they are not wanted at Washington, and it may
be that somebody is making ga big thing" out
of the JOB of furnishing rutions for men and
horses. The regiment looks well. but looks
change, and it is barely possible that it may
look like an unmitigated humbug before the
Winter is over. 1t is reported there is strong
probability that the regiment will be quartered
in the State all Winter. Perhaps they will be
retained as a reserve force until our Northern
frontier is assailcd
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-12-05

Coon, BETTER, BEsT.-The capture Of those
arch-traitors, Mason and Slidell, was an act
that sent thrill Of JOY through the heart of
every Union man in the country, and caused
its pulsations to throb with quicker and
stronger beat 1t is still further gratifying to
learn that the President approves and thar
Congress applauds the act, and recognize in the
chief actor man who deserves well of his
country. But it is best and most fitting of all
that Mason and Sldel should be held as host
ages for the treatment Of two Of our gallant
Colonies who are in the hands Of the enemy as
prisoners of war, and who are confined in
felons' cells. These old, purse proud aristo-
Gratis, who have long lorded it over their fellows,
and who, in attempting to lord it over the
country and failing therein, labored to get up
the present rebcllious attitude of the South.
are to be treated in all respects as our men are
treated by the rebels.
Only think of James NJ Mason in a Yankee
Jail, and of John Sldel where he ought to
have been years ago if reports do not lie-the
ENJOYS Extraordinary and Ministers Plenipo-
Tertiary to England and France sleeping on the
soft side of an oak plank with an anti-phlogistic
diet OF bread and water. Well, it is altogether
the best use the old traitors were ever put to
this protecting the lives and health of our
brave men in the power of the enemy.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-12-05
A 7 7 + n T o y
II o NJ L & L A r ID S

You that stay at home and buy FURNITURE, remember
that G. L. BROWN Is selling oil kinds oE Furniture cheaper
than ever at No. and seys Block, South emil of Main
Street, Hrateboro, Vt.
Dec 4, 1901.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-12-05

VERHoN.-The Vernon Soldiers Aid Society
sent their first box Of stores to the Hospital at
head quarters last week. The following is a
list of its contents
3 comfortaheS, j bedquilis, 4 heavy wooden
blankets, 20 pillows, 3 cushions, | pair linen
sheets. pair cotton sheets ~ pairs pillow ca
SEES, 6 corton shirts, . flannel shirts. 3 Canton
flannel bed gowns, ) pairs drawers, 2 wrappers,
Is prs woolen socks ! / towels, handkerches,
box lint, 10 rolls bandlg packages of
soap pin cushions, needles, pins, &c.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-12-05

a l.. MINER WILL PAY CASH FOR
We good POULTRY delivered ut the Depot IN his
town. on Wednesday and Thursday, the i'm ana lsh o.
Decemberi aud will pay cash for good BIIIik, DRIED
APPLE BEANS, or almost Rny thing farmers have to sen
that will pay little commission for handling -
Brauleboro, Dec. 4, 1851
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-12-05

INcENDIARIsM.-The dwelling house, barr
and other out-bud;ngs on the place commonl,
known as the mixer Farm situated nbou
two miles west of the village of We Bra,tlc
boro, were discovered TO be on fire about fuu
o'clock Saturday Morning, Nov. 30, and wcr,
entirely consumed with all their contents befcr,
assistance could be rendered for their prcscrva
ton. Upon examination it appeared that ther
were tracks in the newly fallen snow Of horst
leading to and from the pr emises, which track
were followed over the hills and on cross road
until they struck the stage road to Fayetteville
and thence to the house occupied by Thoma
Manning, about "A mile north of this village
In Manning's barn his horse was found quit,
wet except such portions as had been covered
with a saddle or blanket and the bride, indca
ting that the animal had been but recentl
used. The title to the aforesaid farm vested il
said Manning, who few weeks since wa
placed under guardianship as spendthrilt, bu
there was mortgage on the premises of $4,000
and the policy of insurance was in favor of tn
mortgage. From these and other collatera
circumstances, including threats made by Man
ming. he was arrested for setting fire to tn
buildings with intent to defraud the insurance
company, and after an examination befor
Charles X. Field, Esq, was held to answer be
fore the grand jury therefor, in the sum o
$500, in default of which he was committed tt
the county Jail. The insurance on the build
ings and contents was $500, in the Farmer
Mutual, which will fully cover all the loss.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-12-05

Some boys at Bradford were amusing thcm-
selves by flashing gunpowder ait week Sun.
day in an attic, and very nearly set the house
on fire. Boys and gunprowler can be put to
better uses: the former at church, the latter in
cartridges.-A school boy at Mddlebury. nam
ed Alexander Ferris, fired pistol for sport, on
the 2lst, from the school house window. One
Of the balls bit James McAnully, at distance
of thirty five rods, and grazed hic forehead
The St. Adams Daily Messenger, announces
its discontinuance on Monday nest. 1t don't
pay.
The dipthcria is prevailing In 81. Johnsb1ry
and neighhoiing towns attacking adults in sew
eral instances.
Charles Dunsnn was found in m insensible
state by the side Of the railroad track in Clar.
endon, on Saturday, having been struck, it is
supposed, By passing train. lie died the same
evening.
Bundy, who was way-laid and shot by Ma
son at White River village, on Monday even
ing of last week, received Sharp's rifle ball
through the hody, entering his breast and pas
sing out through the lower part of the should
er blade. There is said to have been an i'm
proper intimac, between Bundy'. wife and Ma
sou, who was single man.
The store owned hy Abraham Smith and oc.
cupied by Smith Parker, at Barton Landing.
was destroyed by fire on the evening of the
20lh ult., together with the adjoining Shed AMI
barn. The buildings were new last wear. and
the rooms IN the second story were occurred by
Mr.. Smiths family as dwelling house i
: large share Of the contents Of the building were
saved. Insurance $500, which is much less
than the loss.
At stowe, en- the 22d ult, Henry C.. Luce,
son Of +. :. Luce, lad aged about IG years,
Tell from wagon load OF starch. and the wherl
passed over his head instantly killing bin.
When Sliden was merchant in New Yorl,
thirty years ago, his partner. or mcrchn
| friend, who had very attractive and acc nj
| pshrd wife, returned unexpectedly to bis
house, and found Mr.. Slidell occupying his
chombar. The guilt of the parties was con-
fsscd a duel took place. and New York be-
came uncomfortable for Slidcll, who soon after
removed 10 Louisiana.
George Havemeycr a son of ex.Mlyor
llavcmeyer VAS crushed TO death in the ma
chinery of tie Sugar refinery of Haven,cver.
Townshend 4 Co., Williamsburgh, on We'd
nesday morning lie was 20 years of age. and
resided with his father in New York.
The secession of the Southern States is i'm
! proving the fuanccS of the Post Office Depart
ment. The deficit the current year will be less
by two and half millions this than last wear.
1t is an i'll wind that blows nobody any good.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-12-05

ancc was not large as 10 If the members arc
serving their country in th field. The follow
ing officers were elected, most of whom have al
ready served in the same tfIices the past year
John w. Burnap, Foreman; Sidney A. Mil.
Ter, lst Assistant O. ]. Trait. 2nd Assistant.
Fred. II. Franks, Clerk and Treasurer.
Hinsdac Arms, Engirecr; Ed. Burnham
LIST Assistant; Emerson GIBSON, 2nd Assistant
a. w. Atwood, Sd Assistant.
F. II. Holding Hoscmsn; II. Goddard Isl
Assistant; II. Lawrence, End Assistant; G.
Harding, Sd Assistant
w. Tenney, J. Haywood, Axemcn.
Abner White, Collector
r. d. Arms, Steward.
DIR. Chas. w. Horton, Surgeon.
Committees were appointed to examine into
the matter of uniforms, and in relation to tn,
Annual ball of the Company.