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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-06-27
VERMONT TEACHERS, ASSOCIATION

The Eleventh Annual Meeting of the Yer
mont Slate Teachers Association, will be held
at Middlebury on August 10Th and Goth, 1861.
III order to accommodate those who desire to
attend also the meeting of the american In
stltute of Instruction." at Brattleboro, in the
same week, the meeting will commence on Mon
day. Aug. 10Th, at o'clock, p. M, and close on
tuesday evening, Aug. Goth.
On Monday afternoon, an address on emusic
in Common Schools" will be delivered by Prot
I. IL. Clarke of st. Adams to be followed by
a discussion.
Monday evening, an address on "The best
mode of Teaching Arithmetic" by Judah Dana,
Principal of the High School at Windsor.
Tuesday forenoon, address on "Moral Gull
ture IN Common Schools" by Rev. VIM. Sew
ell Of Lunenburg.
Tuesday afternoon, address by Prof NJ II.
Buckham, of the University of Vermont, on
"Obedience."
- Tuesday evening, address by Hiram circuit,
Esq, of Brattlcboro.
S. w. BoARDMAN, } TO-
n. g. CLARKE, tINec'
{. B. SMITH, Noui"'
Papers friendly to the cause arc requested to
copy.
JUNG 10Th, 1861.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-06-27

THE COMING HARvEsTs.-The indications
are that large harvests will reward the abors Of
the husbandman. From all parts of the Union
we have the most gratifying intelligence in re-
lation to the growing crops. The wheat harvest
in Maryland is about to commence, with fatter-
ing prospect of a fine yield. OF the country
generally, contemporary remarks:
Throughout the West, and in the great
grain growing States between the Ohio and
the lakes, fears are occasionally expressed
that the ravages of the army worm and the
other natural foes of the farmer, will materially
depreciate the quality and quantity Of some Of
the harvests- Hopes, are however, freely en-
tertfined that this evil will not be so great as is
at present Apprehension.
In the confederate States, rs we learn from
the latest newspapers received, the prospects of
an abundant yield are flattering. The farmers
OF Middle Tennessee have been unfortunate the
last two years with their wheat, but now they
expect to raise enough to compensate them for
any losses they may have sustained. Fruit and
vegetables are found every where in great pro-
fusion. The people of Alabama have twice the
number of acres in wheat that were ever plant
ed in single year before and in many counties
the calculation is that the crop will average from
twenty-five to thirty bushels per acre.
From Mississippi we hear the same tidings,
everything indicating great harvest In an
ticipotion of hostities, most of the Southern
farmers have dodbled their usual crops of corn,
and as the crops bids fair to be a good one, the
yield of that staple must be immense. A Mem
phis journal, specializing on this record, thinks
that, with the heavy rice and wheat crops, and
with the fine prospect for corn, the people of
the Southern States will have breadstuds enough
to last two years, and that flour will not be
more than six dollars per barrel when the the
growing crop is brought into market"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-06-27

THE BATTLE-FIgLDs IN THE CRIMEA.-The
vicinity of the Redan the MaakofF the Gar
den Battery, the heights of the Alma, and other
Notifications, are yet the scene of almost inces.
SAINT lahors on the part of the poor Jews and
Tartars, who have dug to the depth of twenty
five feet below the forts in search of guns and
shot and shell, loads of which are being carted
away. of bones, too, although numerous car
goes have been brought over to England, the
stock does not appear to be exhausted.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-06-27

HONE GuAnDs.-The drilling of this corps, as it
progresses is developing degree of military enthu-
siasm, as also an ability in acquiring knowledge of
the art amongst our young men, which is truly graf
flying Company-drills occur on Tuesday and Satur-
day evenings, squad-dril on Thursday evening, and
an oiicers-drill on Wednesday evening Officers and
members of the companies in any of the adjacent
towns, will be welcomed ON either of these occasions
II they report themselves at the Town Hall, and an
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-06-27
DEPARTURE OF THE End REGIMENT.

Il.
The second installmcnt of the contribution of
Vermont to the Army of the Union, is on its
way to the seat of war. There could not have
been finer day for the departure. The clear
cool air, the bright sunshine, the freedom from
dust, were all that could have been asked.
The early roll-call found every man of the
regiment with four exceptions, two of whom
soon after made their appearance) in his place.
AT o'clock the tents were struck. The men.
drawn up in hollow square, were addressed
briefly by the Colonel, and at the Regiment,
marching to a minute at the time set left Camp
Underwood The men were pretty well laden.
each carrying, besides his arms his tightly
packed knapsack, with roll of blankets on the
top of it, canteen filed with water and days
rations in his haversack but they marched
proudly, and felt well. The regiment came
down st. Paul street. the platoons stretching
from gutter to gutter, and swept round the
square, extending in pretty close order from
the corner of Bank street round the square to
the Howard House. The long column. with
the bright gun barrels and bayonets flashing in
the sunlight, was splendid sight to see
Every man wore a sprig of evergreen in his
cap, and looked the type of sturdy Green
Mountain Boy.
An immense throng of people on foot and in
carriages, including large numbers from towns
around us, were admiring spectators of the
march, and accompanied the troops to the
Depot. The work Of embarkation was super
intended by Gen. Baxter and occupied nearly
an hour, a number of companies remaining in
line while the others defiled into the long train
of cars Full half of the crowd of spectators
were ladies, and of course, there were many
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-06-27

1t is currently rumored that the gallant New
York Seventh will shortly return to Washing
ton, they having, with some few changes, ten
dered their services to the Government for the
war.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-06-27

EXPRESS AccoMMoDATIoNs.-Gco W. Goodell,
who has conducted the stage business on the route
from Bratteboro to North Adams for several years. to
the iu acceptance OF the public, proposes to put an
express on the route the particulars of which are
tanned in his advertisement. His experience will be
OF material assistance in enabling him to meet the ne
cesses of the business, and his reputation is such as
will command successful patronage.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-06-27

WINDSOR CoUNTY.-The Republican Coun-
ty Committee of Windsor County have called
Republican Convention for the nomination of
County officers, at Woodstock on the 9th OF
July.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-06-27

interchange of civtcs in this regard may not be un-
profitable or without pleasure to all parties. Good
facilities are possessed and all means sought by this
company, to obtain the most correct practice of mod
ern tnctics
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-06-27

GIVE US THE TIME o'DAY The best time-pcco
we remember to have ever heard Of described
by Sambo, and owned by his sable aunt at would
keep twenty-five hours in twcnty-four and give two
quarts Of milk day" Invaluable Of course in eve
ry family where there are small children.
Neighbor TRrrP announces himself ms prepared to
do the fair thing by our community, in watches and
clocks, basing his claim to patronage on low prices
rather than in features so extraordinary as above
quoted The tme-keeping qualities are not lacking,
however, we are certain.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-06-27

SCHooL ExANiiNArIors-Thc examination Of orr
village schools is in progress this week. and should
command the attendance of NIL the parents and others
interested in the of the means thus emploved
to give intelligence and character to tho coming gen.
Grafton. The term now closing has been one Of con-
slant Improvement in study and manifestation Of good
feeling amongst teachers and pupils. The average
attendance has been reduced materially by the pro-
vaenco of the measles and whoopng-cough to an ex-
tent which should ordinarily cover full year. The
summer vacation, to continue niue weeks will wit
ness an abatement Of these malades for lack of new
subjects to operate upon doubt not, and another
term find all ready for efforts after higher stan
dard still, in all things pertaining to good education.
The examinations to occur, arc, Chase st. School,
this Thursday a. m; Intermediate School, p. m.
and tomorrow, the High School, both forenoon and
afternoon. None need wait for special invitation.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-06-27
From Fortress Monroe.

Gen. Butler issued proclamation on the 22d
instant to the following effect; "No person
Will be permitted to land at Fortress Mon
roe, or visit the camps through motives of Gu
Iriosity neither will any person not having his
home or business within this department, be
permitted to remain without special permit
irom these headquarters. All persons having
business or coming properly accredited, will be
permitted to land, but the operations of the de-
partment cannot be interfered with or democrat
lzed BY pleasure seekers merely. The govern
ment line OF steamers between Baltimore and
this point is for the use of the government and
not line of pleasure travel"
The first short from Savers riAed cannon.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-06-27

COMPANY C.-We append list of officers and pr-
Yates embraced in the Company from Bnttleboro, as
obtained before their departure for the of war on
Monday. 1t should be preserved by all who have in
terest in the future of gallant corps. At
late hour, before starting, it determined by the
medical staff, that Leonard W. Simonds, drummer,
from this village, not equal to the fatigue incident
to his position, he having suffered from throat diff
Guilty while in camp at Burlington, and his discharge
was granted, new man having been provided.
Captan-EDwARD \. TODD.
Let icut TyTEp
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-01-25

enireated Maj Anderson to let him "given
EN- Just one shot" "le patient was the
only reply from the commander, who re-
manned il the lookout with glass in hand,
inten,ly watching the approaching steamer.
How long Maj Anderson had determined in
his own mind to be patient" he alone can
tell hut just al what appeared the critical
juneture, when every instant the order to
fire" was expected, the Star of the West
was observed to suddenly port her helm and
swinging with her head scaward, doubled
upon her track and proceeded out over the
bar,
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-01-25
MOTOR Anderson and the Stur of
llle West

Notwithstanding statements to the con-
trary, Major Anderson had no knowledge
of the mission Of the Star of the West, or
the reenforcements for him. A Charleston
paper, which contained some allusion to the
fact, was thrown into one of his boats when
starting from the city before that event.
but he supposed it to be hoax or f,brica-
ton TO mislead him, having been informed
officially few days before, that the orders
for the Brooklyn and her transports TO re-
iieve him had been counlermanded
1t is nearly certain. from the bad firing
At Morris Island, that the Star of the West
could have reached Fort Sumpter without
serious injury from that point, and if she
bad continued on and revealed her true
character, Major Anderson would have soon
silenced the guns of Moultrie. His
want Of information, and Capt. McGowan's
misapprelensioD, led 10 tie failure Of thai
expedition.
A great many anecdotes and incidents
are rlated as connected with the affair OF
Star Of the West. At the time thai
steamer came, Major Ripley was in com
mand of Fort Moultrie. The universal tx
pectation was when Morris Island battery
fired on the steamer, Fort Sumter would
open on Fort Moultrie, especially if the latter
fre'l,a shot. Major Riply's men seeing the
firing fiom Morris Island, and comprehend
ing the whole matter, became clamorous for
fae privilege OF having shot at the Star Of
the Nest. Somter,s portholes had been
apenel to the eye shot Of Riply's men, and
sighted with tlse most perfect engineering
skill. They knew ii, but the opportunity
@as not to be lost. Well.' says Riply,
jsaiss:sg On the parepet, Ere away, boys
tut you will all be 10 h--ll in less than five
minutes" They dill fire; but Major An.
deroi's forbeaiin: dedicated the veriiication
Of the prophecy.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-01-25

The leading political dogma announced
in the Chicago platform is mo extension of
slavery" 1t must now be apparent to the
Republicans that pursuing this maxim to
It's logical results must necessarily destroy
the darlington Sentinel.
The country can only be saved according
to the above, by the extension of slavery.
If such is the case, then let il slide--the
quicker the better: The country was foun-
ded by Madison and the patriots of bis day,
who declared distinctly that no such idea as
property in man. should be admitted into
the constitution. Washington, jefferson,
and Franklin all talked the same way
The national Republican party was foun-
ded on the same idea, though not even as
strong as expressed by the founders, and if
the government cannot now be directed by
the same policy which dictated the ord
nance of l787---if this "must necessarily
destroy the government LEI il be destroyed
Happily, no such NECESSITY" exists.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-01-25

Mr.. EDITOR 1T is long time since
have troubled you with any communica-
tion, and probably should not now but for
the fact that we had Union meeting few
evenings since at which sundry resolutions
were introduced, discussed, and adopted,
among which was The following:
'ReSolved, That all laws should be prompt
ly enforced, but we would recommend a
modification of the Fugitive Slave Law,
rendering it less liable to abuse, and better
protecting the rights Of freemen."
Now, Mr.. Editor, ] utterly detest that
execrable statute as contravening the laws
of God and humanity, and any 'modifca-
ton" of that law, especially as coming from
republicans, is an admission of its binding
force, and as utterly preposterous as the
attempt TO modify profanity or blasphemy,
so as TO be acceptable to the Almighty, and
| would sooner think Of modifying pros
titution SO that christian mothers would send
their daughters to southern harems and New
York Five Points, to finish their education.
would never condescend to repeal that
damnable statute, but with pen dipped in
worm-wood and gall, write across its face,
in letters black as night, ExPUNGED.
| Resolred, That the Fugitive Slave Law
has been justly execrated by the good of
every land as the concentrated essence of
meanness and villanv, and any amendment
IN favor of justice and humanity is as ut
terly hopeless as the restoration of fallen
angels; and Anathama Maranatha should
be written across its face, and across the
forehead of all who execute it, BY the hand
that wrote upon the wall the doom OF Bel
shazzar-"Norihern apologists of slavery
they garnish the sepulchures of Wash
ington, Jefferson, Franklin and Henry, and
persecute them in the person of their sue
cessors holding the same opinions"
! notice that the committee of "33,"
with but three republican dissenters, rec
ommend an amendment to the fugitive slave
law requiring the marshal of the state to
which the fugitive escapes to give him up
to the marshall of the state whence he es
capped, there 10 have his case led by jury.
Only carry this amendment into execution
and We shall hear no more Of the African
slave trade, as the cLivalry in want of ..cha,-
tells have only TO cross the line. seize any
man or woman, white or black, remove
them to the southern prison house to 90
through mock trial, and life of slavery
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-01-25

Lola Mon,ez, one ofihe most remarkable
and versatile women Of the present age,
closed her eventful career in death, at New
Yolk, last week, aged AZ. Disabled by
sickness and deprived of all her friends, she
found sell.denyiug attendant in Chris
tian lady who had been her school mate in
Scotland, and at whose house she was cared
for and consoled during her long Illness
Rev. DIR. Hawks attended her frequently AS
spiritual adviser, and oiicaled at her funeral
on the 18th ; and he gave it as his testimony
tina; he had never seen case of more sim
ceae penitence than was eyineed in the pre-
sent instance.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-01-25

ertain to follow. When the child Mortara
of Hebrew birth, was kidnapped by Roman
lists, not to be reduced TO slavery but to De
educated in their religion, all Europe was
indignant TO the highest degree, and nation
nj power was invoked for her return TO her
grieved and half distracted parents. But
our Mortaris can be kidnaped to be
reduced TO interminable bondage, and de-
MED Roman, or any other education, and
there is less excitement than when fine
steed is stolen from gentleman's stable.-
l rejoice, Mr., Editor, that our Mr.. Morill
has not soiled his legislative ermiae by vot-
ing for this accused amendment TO that
satanic law. j. 5.
Springfield January 10, 1861.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-01-25

The Georgia convention has unanimou.v
adopted a resolution declaring that the yo,
on the secession ordinance Indicates dr.,
ent opinion not rs to rights claimed, I'M,
as TO the mode of redress and il being 40,
irable to give n proper expression 10 m.
feeling of all in the convention to sustain II.
ac,ion of the state, therefore il is resolved
shat all the delegates, whether voting for /,
against the passage Of the ordinance, viii
sign the same as a pledge Of the unanimon,
determination Of this convention to sustain
and defend the state in this course, wtbon,
regard toindividual approval ordisapproyol
This was signed Ivy all except iwelyr
Alex. III. Stephens, Judge Linton Stepben,
and Gov. ii. V. johnson signed the ord;.
aance.-There were grand demonstration,
at Milledgeville, Monday night, and at An.
gusta 400 guns were fired, the military and
firemen paraded, etc.
Forty cannon and mortars, 100, 900 Dound.
of powder, and 10000 two pound she'll,
were seized by the rebels at Pensacola.
Everything is quiet at Charleston. Tn.
satusquo (as last established) is maintained
There have been no demonstrations on NJ.
count of the secession of Georgia. Gov
Pickens, in order to save the U. S. mail
facilities at Charleston, will allow Main,
AnderSon's mail 10 be transported TO For,
johnson. where he can send a messenger ior
it but the department will refuse the over.
ture, demanding that he may send directly
to the city for it. Gov Pickens sent some
fresh provisions on Sunday to Major Ander.
son, with bis compliments but the Major
refused TO receive them, thanking The Cover.
nor for his courtesy, and saying that he
would decline TO receive anything until he
knew what the government at Washington
intended to do. The four soldiers from
Fort Sumter who where brought TO the city
as witnesses in murder case, on Saturday,
attempted TO escape, but were unsuccessful
and were escorted in coach by file Of
soldiers to the boat.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-01-25

cannot always do what seems to us as abso'
m,ely best. Those with whom we must
necessarily act, entertaining different views
have the power and right of carrying them
into practice. We must he content TO lead
when we can, and TO follow when we can
not lead and ii we cannot al any time do
for our country all the good that we would
wish, we must be satisfied with DONG for
her all the cool we can.
Having submitted my own opinions on
this great crisis, it remains only to say that
| shall chcerlully lend to the Government
my best support, in whatever prudent yet
energetic efforts it shall make TO preserve
the public peace, and to maintain and pre-
serve the Union advising, only. that 1t
practice as for as possible the utmost moder-
alton, forbearance and Cancellation.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-01-25

NEw-GoRK Legislator ON THE CRI-
sis.-ln the New York Legislature, on Fri
day, the assembly committee on the federal
relations reported resolutions denying the
right OF secession, asserting the right Of
coercion, and pledging New-Yory; but as
it is desirable to avoid civil war by every
means consistent with honor, it is proposed
as basis Of compromise that after Kansas
Is admitted all the remairg territory be adj
mitted as two states Congress reserving the
right, If possible, to sub.divide the states
when desirable. Resolutions were also in
troduced in the assembly for an inquiry
into the statement that citizens Of Troy are
reasonably engaged in furnishing the
South with munitions of war to be used
against the United States motion to ia.
ble the resolution was lost, % TO 20. A
bill was also introduced ard referred making
il felony for any citizen of the state TO sell
munitions o. war to seeding states, or tc
loan them money; the crime 10 be punished
by from two to ten years imprisonment
Another bill WAS introduced and referred
advocating the gradual compensated eman.
cipation of states in the border states, and
the colonization of the blacks in Liberia.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-01-25

FROM Observation-Disclosures APP
plications continue TO be received from post
masters in the seeding states for stamps,
but the department will not supply them till
they guarantee to hold themselves RESPONSE
BILE to the government for all postal reve-
nueS.
The postmaster at Pensacola has been
notified to close bis office, and return the
government property to Washington. This
action is taken in consequence of that
officer having intercepted correspondence
with officers at Fort Pickens.
The seeding congressman were careful
to order their seeds to be sent them from
the patent-ofiice. Some of the Alabama
delegation leave reluctantly, and nearly all
who have gone will urge reconciliation.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-01-25

STEALING THE MAILs.--The Albany
Journal says that since the Sd Of January
tse mail bags, coming to and going from the
posi-cssiee at Albany, have been stolen and
ritled of their contents. 1t was not discov-
cred until Tuesday night of last week, and
~sas then brought to light by finding the
snaii bag from Troy for Rutland, and Mon
<real Canala. at East-Albany. lying near q
fence, ext oren and rs coa,ents missing
Since then il has been asceriained thai
several Other nail bag. containing re gis,er
81 letter and poatase stamps, aie missing
and steps base hAesa taken TO sif The matter
out