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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-12-12
HOW TO DO 1T.

The great question which perplexes the adj
ministration, divides Congress, and agitates the
country is, How to suppress the rebellion most
speedily and effectually and at the same time
preserve the Constitutional rights of Union
citizens. With perhaps two or three insignif-
cant exceptions members of Congress are
agreed that the rebellion must be put down at
all hazards and at whatever cost. AS to the
means or manner of giving effect to this policy
there are differences of opinion both in Cabinet
and Congress. Some are for the emancipation
of the slaves of insurgents; others for con-
fiscation OF slave property; and another class
fer taxing the slave holders so as TO bring the
war home to their pockets. But, we are happy
to believe, that there is a general expression
that the property of all loyal citizens Of the
Southern States shall be protected or paid for
There can be no valid reason given why all
the property OF the rebels, whether North or
South, whether in slaves or in cotton, rice or
land, should not be confscated to the use Of
government. They have revoted from their
allegiance to the government, and are seeking
by all the means in their power to compass its
overthrow hence they have forfeited all claims
to its protection and all the rights and privileges
they enjoyed under its benign sway. They are
not national but individual enemies of the Re
public and it is but lawful and equitable tina
they should be made to eat the bitter fruits o
their unparalleled wickedness.
The confscalion of the slaves will necessaril!
result in their ultimate freedom, for our govern
ment cannot hold property in persons. Blu
what shall be done with them as they are lber
ated from the service of rebellious masters i
may be safely left to the military authorities t'
temporarily determine. They can to a con
siderable extent be rendered useful in construct
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-12-12
THE CAVALRY REGIMENT.

There is at last prospect that the Cavalry
Regiment will leave the State. Positive Or
ders have been given by Adjutant General
Thomas of the United States Army. for them
to move at the earliest practicable day, and the
Governor has issued an order fixing the morn
ing of Saturday next, the 18th inst. as the time
for starting. The Regiment will 60 to New
York via Rutland. Troy and the Hudson River
Railroad, and one hundred and forty
cars will be required for their transportation.
Col. Baxter, of the Governors staff, went to
New York on Monday where he has been and
now is engaged in making the necessary ar
engagements for their wants while there We
understand that the Vermontera resident in
New York, are preparing Tor them a warm re-
ception. The Regiment when at New York
will be ordered probably either to Harrisburg
Washington or Annapolis where they will re-
main for some time under instruction.
At the request of the officers, and of the
citizens of Burlington, the Governor has con
scented to formally present the Regiment will
their colors this Thursday afternoon at three
o'clock. The occasion will be one of rare in
terest and large number of prominent cit
zens in that part of the State will be in atten
dance.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-12-12

CONGRESSIONAL INQUIRIEs.-There seems
to be determination on the part of Congress
to hold an inquest over the remains of the
Bulls Run affair, and to make general inqui-
sition into the details of the operations of the
army. This looks to us like sheer impertinence,
only equaled by the meddlesome disposition
manifested by certain members of that august
body at the time that disastrous engagement
occurred. Common decency should at least re-
quire that Members Of Congress should remain
in their place, attend TO III -ir own legitimate
duties, and leave military matters to the mill
tary department. If they enter upon an ex-
animation we trust they will report their agency
and example in inducing that shameful STAN
pede.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-12-12

r. II. EDDY, ESQ, BosToN, SOLICITOR OF
PATENTs.-We are glad TO learn that Mr.. Ed
dy has returned from Europe, and to the prac-
tice of his profession. There are few instances
of more distinguished success in this country,
than has attended the efforts of Mr.. Eddy in
this very difficult and complex department of
business; and we take great pleasure in record
ing the fact, that as Patent attorney, he
stands pre-eminent. The essential qualities re-
qured are strict integrity and honor, strong
powers of analysis, and quick perception, fa-
miliar acquaintance with Patent Law and
Patents. All these qualities we know Mr.. Ed
dy to posses to a remarkable degree. For
more than twenty years he has devoted his en-
tire time and energies to perfect himself in this
department, and there is no man equally conf
petent to give advice to inventors, touching the
validity of claims and the patentability of in
ventions. In prosecuting claims denied upon
imperfectly prepared specifications, he has been
particularly successful, large part of his prac-
tce being appeals in cases where patents have
been refused two and three times in consequence
of inexperence and ncompetency in preparing
papers. We confidently recommend Mr.. Eddy
to all who are in want OF any information on
the subj sct and can assure them that implicit
reliance may be placed in any statements he
may make.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-12-12

The Judges of the Supreme Court are Assigned
to Hold the Supreme Court in the several
Counties, for the Year Commencing Dec. l.,
1881, as follows;
Chittenden Co., Jan. I, Adds, Barrett, KEEL
logg, Peck.
Franklin Co., Jan. 90 Poland, Pierpoint, Bar
rett, Krogg.
Grand Isle Co., Jan. "a, Poland, Pierpoint,
Barrett, Kellogg.
Addison Co., Jan. 81, Poland, Adds, Barrett,
Kellogg.
Rutland Co., Feb. 8, Poland, Adds, Pierpoint,
Peck.
Bennington Co., Feb. II, Adds, Pierpoint, Bar
rett Peck.
Windham Co., Feb. 10, Poland, Pierpoint,
Kellogg, Peck.
Windsor Co., Feb. 25, Poland, Pierpont, Kel-
logg, Peck.
Orange Co., March II, Poland, Adds, Pier
pont, Barrett.
Washington Co., Aug -, Poland Adds, Bar
rett, Kellogg
Lamoille Co., Aug. 10, Pollnd, Barrett, Kel-
logg, Peck.
Orleans Co., Aug. 81, Adds, Pierpoint, KEEL
logg, Peck
Essex Co., Aug. 90, Pierpont, Barrett, Kel-
logg, Peck.
Caledonia Co., Aug. 2S, Pierpoint, Barrett,
Kellogg, Peck.
Publishers Of papers in the state will confer
favor on all interested in our courts by inser-
ting the above assignment.
LUKE p. POLAND, Oh. J.
st. Johnsbury, Nov. 80, 1861.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-12-12

A REBEL CAPTURED II DovER.-Wilis Gut
ting of West Dover captured a rebellious black
bear in that neighborhood few days since.
Getting on the track of Brun he followed him
to his winter quarters, stormed the castle in
front and in flank, and bore him off in triumph
prisoner of war. Although Mr.. Cutting had
heard that the Legislature in their wisdom had
repealed the bounty act, he concluded that the
public good required that he should bag his
game. Father Cutting is a terror to these
black land pirates.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-12-12

WAR NEWS during the past week has not
been of any particular interest, but preparations
are making in all directions for future move
ments. An expedition is rapidly forming for
moving down the Mississippi, and the "rat-
mole" squadron is about closing up the entrance
10 the ports OF Charleston and Savannah.
England is in ferment of excitement at the
wahton destruction Of federal vessel in Brit.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-12-12
NEW PUBLICATIONS

THE LAMPLIGHTERs STORY and other tales
by Charles Dickens. is published in one octave
volume by Peterson & Brothers, BOG Chestnut
Street, Philadelphia, price 80 cents. This is a
series of short stories from the pen of the gift
ed novelist, now for the first time gathered up
and given to the public in a single volume
Among the besto of these are "1he Lamplight-
e,'s Story" "Hunted Down." flor which the
publisher of the N. y. Ledger paid S5000,) and
"The Haunted House." embracing a curious
collection of ghost stories never before put in a
volume. For sale at Felton's.
METHOD or CLASSICAL STUDY; Illustrated
by Questions on a few Selections from Latin
and Greek Authors. BY Samuel III. TAYLOR,
IL ID. Boston; Brown g. Taggard Brat
tleboro, for sale by ". FELTON,.
DIR. Taylor is reputed to be one of the best
classical instructors in this country. His long
experience in the business of teaching led to a
request to him to prepare some communications
for the Massachusetts TEACHER His articles
were so widely sought that he was induced to
enlarge and amplify them until they grew into
the volume before us, in VIII en- we find several
extracts from familiar Latin and Greek authors,
with questions which necessarily lead to a
broad and critical survey of the whole range OF
topics suggested by the text. The book will be
found useful to every teacher of classical itera.
ture
WALToNs' VERMONT REGISTER AND FARMERS
ALMANAC FOR 1862. Montpelier: S. NJ
Walton.
This little annual is in the forty-fth year o.
its existence, and its design and scope are toe
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-12-12

GUnFoRD REsPoNDs.--Bclow is list of the
articles contributed by portion of the inhob-
itants of Guilford for the use of the Hospital
of the 4th Vermont Regiment and others in
needy circumstances. The contributions were
solicited in the several school districts, some of
which did not respond to the call The boxes
were forwarded last week. with contents as fol-
lows
2S comfortables, bedquilts, 6 blankets, Is
cotton sheets, 8 linen sheets, | flannel sheet,
81 pillows, 70 pillow cases, "a towels, shirts.
hospital shirts, 90 cushions of various sizes
for wounded limbs, $50 yards of bandage, lint
coarse and fine, prs. mittens, 5 prs of socks
nearly all of which were furnished with yarn
and darnng needles, old linen and cotton,
bottles currant wine, of elderbery and of
rhubarb, bottles maple syrup, l of currant
preserve, curront jelly, 16 lbs dried apple,
can sweet pickles, lorina, mutton tallow, worm
wood, sage, pins, needles, thread, waxed silk
testaments, books, papers, tracts, doz. but
tons, 3 doz combs, soap. 2 neck ties, and some
pop corn for the nvalds to amuse themselves
with.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-12-12
LOCAL INTELLTGE EN- CE
A Praiseworthy Effort.

A letter was received in this village on Fri
day evening last, from Capt. Addison Brown of
Company f, 4th Vermont Regiment, in which
he stated that the men under his command es-
pecally the sick, were suffering from the Sc
verify of the weather, and desired a contribu-
ton of comforters and blankets for their relief.
The intelligence was quickly circulated, and be-
fore t'centy. four hours had elapsed, $50 of the
needed articles had been collected, together
with many other things for the comfort of the
sick.
This incident speaks for itsclfin praise of the
warm hearted and patriotic ladies Of Brattlebo-
TO. Many thanks are due to the generous dom
crs, and to those who assisted so heartily in the
collection of gifts. They will be rewarded by
the blessings of our brave fellows in Virginia.
Many an heir loom, descended from the grand
mother who took so much pride in her heavy
warm bed-spread, went on its errand of kind
ness and mercy. One of these we understand
has seen service before in the memorable "Shays
Rebellion" Some ladies took the blankets
from their own beds, one saying she would be
willing to go both cold and hungry herself, if
by so doing she could help those who are en-
gagged in the service of their country. We sub
Join complete list of the articles contributed.
They have been carefully packed, and by direc-
ton of General Davis forwarded at the expense
of the State and when they reach their destin-
alton, will be distributed among both OF the
Brattleboro Companies. The friends of Com
pany F will be glad to learn that notwithstand-
ing the sickness which has prevailed among its
members, no deaths have occurred, and we
doubt not this timely aid will be the means OF
preserving both life and health. The list of ar
tcles thus hastily extemporized is as follows:
1876 comfortab,es; 81 blankets shawls
dressing gowns; 10 pr socks 1pr overshoes
under shirts bed ticks 4 bundles old lin
en-; bundles books and papers; 2 jars dried
fruit 2 coats; pr sheets; pillows; 2 pr
slippers; 2 pr pillow cases; pr leather leg
gins 6 vests box toilet soap.
1t will be observed that these contributions
are outside of all that has been done and is still
doing by the Soldiers Aid Society. In view OIL
all this we shall insist that the ladies of Bratte.
boro are not one whit behind those of any Other
town in the State or nation, in patriotic devo
ton to their country and liberality to its defen
ders.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-12-12

well known to Vermonters to need analysis
Besides the Calendar, the population, state,
county, and town officers, vote for Governor in
1861 and variety of other useful matter are
given in detail For sale at Felton's
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-12-12

SHERIFF GoRHAM entered upon another
term as High Sheriff of the county, last week.
The only change among his deputies that has
come to our knowledge is in this place. Ros-
well Hunt who has served faithfully for several
years has declined a further depu,ation. He
was succeeded at his own request in the active
duties of his Office, several months since by S.
n. Herrick.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-12-12

A VALID CLAn.-The argus tries to cheer
the dropping spirits of the "peaco democracy
by recounting the recent democratic victories
in New Jersey, Pennsylvania Ohio, Illinois and
Wisconsin, with the partial triumph in New
York" That partial triumph" is supposed to
mean the defeat of "Fernandy Wud" one Of
the burning and shining lights" Of the Argus
democracy. If so the claim is valid and indis-
putable
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-12-12

PHOTOGRAPHS FROM THE SEAT or WAR.-
Mr.. G. II. IIoughton of this village, has sent
home several very excellent photographs of
groups and incidents in the camps of the YER
mont Regiments taken by himself in the field.
Among these are the Scamp of the 4th Ver-
mont" "Capt. Chambers company 9TH YER
mont" SOLDIERS Burial )" photograph of
"Col. Lord, Vermont 9Th" from pen and ink
sketch by Mead CSC ne in Crandals suffers
tent;" and "street view of the 9th Vermont"
Many of these pictures will be of interest to the
friends of the soldiers at home. They will be
on exhibition at Houghton's Gallery in few
days.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-12-12

DESTINATION OF THE BUTLER EXPEDITION.
1t is understood, precisely on what authority
we do not know, that the steamship Constitu-
ton, with the 26th Massachusetts and the 9th
Connecticut regiments, Gen. Phelps command
ing, has gone to Ship Island, neorthe mouth of
the Mississippi river The object of the gov
eminent is said to be to make this Island the
rendezvous for the forces destined to operate
against New Orleans, Mobile, Galveston and
other places on the Gulf coast More troops
will soon follow, regiment from Maine. and
another from New Hampshire, probably among
the number
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-12-12
,p defences. doing cnmp duty and

ing defences, doing camp duty and
themselves generally useful in secuu..
crops and other property confscated from ne
rebels. There need no question arise at this
time as to their ultimate disposition. When
the government is fully re-established it will be
time enough to decide upon this matter.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-12-12

CHAMBERLAIN G. FRANKS have very nice
assortment of robes, furs, hats, caps, gloves and
gentlemen's furnishing goods, just suited to
winters use. Those needing not only "protec-
ton for revenue" but "protection to home in
dustry" and outdoor comfort, will of course
profit by this timely and seasonable hint.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-12-12

A BATTLE ExPEcTED-The Norfolk Day
Book says that the suffers OF the rebel army
near the Potomac are removing their stores in
anticipation of a speedy engagement between
the two great armies. If battle does occur
we respectfully suggest that Members of Con-
gress either stay at Washington and attend to
their duties, or that they be formed into for
lorn hope and compelled to storm a masked
battery. In either event the result will be DIFF
ferent from that at Bulls Run.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-12-12

tens, bandoges, lint, &C. The value Of the ar
ices thus sent is over $50, and they have been
provided within the last three weeks. This is
commcndable, and is it too much to hope that
every town and village in the county that has
not done likewise will follow this examplcp
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-12-12

ish waters by the Confederate steamer Nash
vile and the subsequent landing of both crews
at Southampton. 1t appears that the Nashville
was without papers of any sort.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-12-12

ents, and Messrs. Barnes e. Co., are making
100 for the general government. The cost of
these houses is $l65 apiece, and each berth 81
in addition.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-12-12

MEssRs. FROST & GooDHUE, who, it is un-
derstood, have the contract for victuaing the
Sth or Col. Thomas Regiment, are erecting
suitable barracks in which to feed the men.
The main building containing the tables will be
enclosed, and well lighted and warmed. The
soldiers will have no occasion to complain of
rations or accommodations.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-12-12

OYSTERS have verify become an "instit ulion''
among us, and the recapture of the "oyster-
beds" of the "Old Dominion" by facilitating
rather than diminishing the "aid and comfort"
of loyal citizens, impresses us with conviction
that war even is not without pleasant results
In view of the "demand and supply" which,
political economists tell us "regulate each other,
A. b. DUNKLEE has recommended delivering
oysters at the dwelling houses of our villagers
in quantities to suit From an intimate per-
sonal acquaintance with some Of his oysters we
are of opinion that he should be Literally
patronized by family men who have a banker
ing after the bivalves.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-12-12

w. II. ALEXANDER has built a neat and COM
filling up the gap between Dwinell & Bliss
Cabinet Factory and the Frost Building on
Main Street. A glance in at the windows the
other day revealed visions of beef, pigs and
poultry enough to feed a small army With
this, and Hadley's, and Richardson's meat mar
kets the village and the Sth Regiment can all
be literally supplied.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-12-12

WEST DovER.-The Ladies of West Dover
have prepared and forwarded to the United
States Sanitary Commission box filled with
goods for the comfort of sick and wounded
soldiers, the contents of which consist of bed
gowns, shirts, under shir and drawers, quilts,
comfortables, pillows, cushions, stockings, nit
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-12-12

messenger from Gov. Reid, Of North Carolina,
came under flag Of truce from Gem Ilooker's
division. and was thence forwarded to Washing
ton. His mission was to procure the children
of Senator Douglas, to be sent south. to pre-
vent the confscation Of their estate in Mssis-
sippi by the rebel government. Mrs. Douglas,
who has the guardianship Of the sons of the
deceased Senator, very properly refused to
listen to the proposition; contending that the
children belonged to Illinois,
Why is cannon just fred like whipped
school boyP Because it is warm at the breech.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-12-12

SLEIGHING AND SIoPPING.-Our fine sleigh
ing of last W ok has disappeared altogether,
and the snow is fast leaving under the pressure
of four days and nights without freeze. Run
ners have given place to wheels, and frost has
subsidized into mud. The weather of December
i as mild as that of April, and if there is not a
change soon the trees will put forth with bud
and blossom. Mem: Woodpiles hold their own
remarkably well.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-12-12
REPORT OF THE SECRETARY OF WAR.

REPORT OF THE SECRETARY OF WAR
On the outside of this number we give the
views Of the Secretary of War in relation to
the slavery question, and the views as present
ed in his report as modified by the President
Some of the other topics Of special intsrest to
the people at large are as follows
STRENGTH OF THE ARMY.
The following statement presents the entire
estimated strength of the army, both volunteers,
and regulars -
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-12-12

FLOWERS IN DISCRIMINATION Monday our
"other SELF found blossoms in her myrtle
bed in the open air, which had blossomed,
probably by mistake, during the warm weather
of Sunday and Monday. They were full but
looked somewhat modest and delicate as if beg
cling pardon for their untimely intrusion.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-12-12

"SEcEsH" LOSES HIS "NIGGARs."-A let
ter was found in the possession of Orderly
Sergeant +. II. Durham of Company c, 9th
Georgia Huzzars, who was captured by our
troops near Burke's Station. Virginia, a few
days since. The letter is dated Savannah, Nov
"a, 1861, is postmarked Savannah, Nov. 20,
1861, and is addressed to "IIenry p. Miller,
care Capt. Warning, Georgia Huzzars, Colonel
Fields 9th Regiment of Cavalry, Manassas
Va" and is signed "Your aff sister Lizzie
After some mention of private affairs, and an
item relative to the capture of Beaufort, Lizzie
says:
"A Mrs. Dunn, who fled in great haste, afterwarl
sent her brother and four servants to try to
things he and the four servants were all taken bp the
theving Yankees. They have visited Danfurkie Is
land, believe Mrs. Dunn lives there and taken Stod
dard's negroes. One escaped by hiding himself"
This "Stoddard" is none other than John
Stoddard who lives in Savannah and owns, oil
rather did own, one or more plantations across
the Savannah river in the Beaufort District
stocked with some six or seven hundred slaves
He owns an elegant residence in this village
where he has spent several summers previous
to 1861. He is Northern man, (having beer
raised in Hampshire county, hnss,) with sout:
ern principles His deroted slaves have proba
bly, taken the first opportunity of leaving hi
paternal care. The rame of the Island on which
his principal plantation was situated is "Da
fuskie."
Mr.. Stoddard's residence in this village i
nrohablv worth S15 OOO and we suDnose that /
not now it soon will be liable to confscation.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1861-02-22
RECITING THE CATECHISM.

Some roguish boys, in the State Of
New Hampshire, persuaded Joseph N
or, as he was sometimes called, " Joe,
to attend Sabbath School.
Joe was an overgrown, half-witted,
profane lad and the boys anticipated con-
siderable fun-but the various questions
propounded to him were so readily and
correctly answered, that he seemed well
versed in theological lore.
Joe was duly ushered in and took a
seat on a settee in front of the one which
was occupied by the rogues who invited
him there and recitation commenced
The teacher first questioned the class on
their regular lessons, and afterwards
turned towards Joe.
Who made the world we inhabit ?"
asked the teacher.
"Ah," said Joe, turning up bis eyes
like an expiring calf.