Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-08-22
MORE TROOPS wANrnn

AS will be seen by our dispatches in another
column the general government are anxiousl,
awaiting the arrival of more troops at the seat
OF war. SO urgent is the call that it is not
deemed advisable to delay their reception for
regimental organization, drill, arms or clothing
but as fast as companies are formed it is de-
sired by the Secretary of War that they be for.
warded Immediately.
Of the precise nature Of this necessity we
are not particularly informed, but the prevail
ing belief is that Gen. Beauregard will attempt to
send across the Potomac very soon large bodies
of troops for the double purpose of tanning
the hames'of secessionism in Maryland and of
menacing Washington from the Maryland side.
He is in our judgment too good soldier to
attack Washington on the Virginia side. The
defences between the Chain Bridge and Alex
rndria are far too formidable for any force he
will be likely to have at his command. But it.
he can get possession of Annapolis and the
Junction he will not only prevent the transit of
our troops but with the aid of Maryland rebels
he may possibly endonger the capital. If such
it will be made in compliance with the political
sentiment and demands of the secessionist lea
ders. "On to Washington" is a cry quite as
loud, and it may be as effective, from all sec
lions of the Southern "Conthieveracy" as was
that of "On to Richmond" from certain quar-
tiers in this section before the Bull Run disas-
ter.
1t is believed by some that the urgency with
which troops are called for at the present time
does not arise from any apprchcnsions of dan
ger to the capital, but that some important
movement is designed by our government and
will be excited as soon as sufficient means are
at command.
Whatever may be the design of the govern
ment it is enough to know that their great want
is more soldiers. We now have substantially
at the head of our eastern army general in
whom not only the administration but the
country have the fullest confidence. He is az
work with an energy and determination in so
arranging his plans and in organizing the in
strumentalities with which to carry them out
that he will be able in due time to take steps
forward that will not have to be re-traced.
Then let us respond to his call in the same spr-
1t in which our moneyed men and institutions
have responded tn the wants of the Treasury
and all will be well.
The wisdom and foresight of our Executive
in ordering the raising of two more regiments |
Immediately is now manifest. In the same pat |
riotic spirit and with a zeal and an energy that |
d oes him credit he has issued the following cir
cdlar TO the people of this State:
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
ST. JonNsBuRY, Aug. 20. 1861. {
To the Citizens Of Te,mom:
An emergency has arisen which demands the
actNe and prompt cooperation of every lover
OIL MS country, in efforts to raise and organize
troops for the aid and protection of the general
Government.
In view of imminent danger an earnest call
has been made upon the Executive, by direction
oi the President of the United States, for the
Two Regiments which, under my general order
OF 'ne oth instant, are being enisted-request-
ing mat me troops may be forwarded to Wash
lhSton with the utmost dispatch.
Deeply impressed with the importance of the
crisis, earnestly call upon the citizens, and es-
'eclaly upon the young men of the state to en-
'ol 'heir names at the several recruiting sta
ions Tor the service of their country. Vermont
las never been delinquent when called to de-
end the honor of the national flag, and at this
rltical juncture when our invaluable institu
IONS our dearest privileges, and our national
Xlstehc eyen are imperilled, let it not he said
nat the Green Mountain State was among the
asst to fly to the rescue.
ERASTUS FAIRBANKS,
Governor and Commander in Chief
Inc attention of recruiting officers is direct
d to the following;
GENERAL ORDER.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT.
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