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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-05-30
REBEL,

The Barbarism of slavery was aptly portray
ed and copiously illustrated by Charles Sumner
in his place in the Senate chamber, but a few
months since. 1t then seemed asif he had ex-
Aau>'ed the subject, so cogent was his argument,
SO loglcd his conclusions, and SO full his illus
t%rations. Should the learned and eloquent
Senator have occasion to d%eliverEth h speech to
some future audience, he will find another and
very forcible Illustration of the Barbarism of
Slave. y in the manner in which the present re-
bellion is sustained in the field by the Southern
traitors. Among civilised nations there are
courtesies and amenities in warfare which serve
to mitigate many of its horrors, and to bring
out INTO bold relief the better side of human
nature. But on the part of the rebels no such
courtesies or amenities are manifested. Their
system of warfare is as barbarous as that of the
savage, and is in keeping with their character
as rebels and ~trastors.
The assassination Of Ellsworth, a horrid MUIR
der the report of which sent a thrill of horror
throu shout the free states, is a sample of the
same spirit which leads to the poisoning of
food and drinks, and the employment of saw
ages with tomahawks and scalping-knives to add
ferocity TO their battles. One of the causes as
signed in the Declaration of Independence for
our separate existence as a nation was the en-
ployment of Indian sayages by Great Britain to
fight against US. That document was drawn
up by a Virginian and was signed by a list of
Virginia patriots, all Of whose names stand as
high on the roll of fame as those of their lineal
descendants now engaged as leaders in this re-
bellion will sink low in the lists of infamy.
Nothing but the bligh,ing, whitening curse of
slavery could possibly sink any people so low
in the scale Of barbarism as to employ such
atrocious means as have been resorted to by the
rebels. But from their beginnings we should
hardly expect much else. After forswcaring
their allegiance to the most benefcent govern
ment on earth and placing themselves on record
as perjured traitors, they commenced active
operations by feloniously taking possession oil
government property. Since then there APP
pears TO be no deed too black and v%iilainous for
them to do. Poisoning, murder, and such like
barbarities very appropriately crown their con
duct.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-05-30
sND AND Sd VERMONT REGIMENTS.

2ND AND Sd REGIMENTS.
The twenty companies to compose the 2nd
and Sd Regiments Vermont Volunteers are full
and have all been duly inspected. These Regi-
ments will include the uniformed companies in
Fletcher, Tunbridge, Charleston and Coventry,
and the new companies recruited at Brattleboro,
Springfield, Ludlow, st. Johnsbury, Benning-
ton, Montpelier, Castle;on, Guildhall, Burling-
ton, Woodstock, Waterbury, St. Adams, Wells
River, Johnson, Vergennes and Winooski. The
places of rendezvous were to be determined at
a meeting of the COMMANDMENT Chief and the
principal officers of his staff at White River
Junction yesterday.
The time when the troops go into rendezvous
has not yet been determined upon. We are in
formed that numerous and strenuous exertions
have been made to arm them with the Minnie
musket, but as yet nothing but smooth bore
muskets can be obtained. 1t is thought desira-
BILE that they should be armed before they 20
into rcgimental quarters and drill.
1t is understood that the Governor deems it
impracticably to comply with the suggestions
of the Secretary of War in relation to the ages
of Captains and Lieutenants of companies, at
this stage of the organization of the companies,
and that he will respect the choice of the COM
panies in the appointment of their officers
This is a very sensible conclusion. The sug-
gestion of tn Secretary should have accomp
MED his original order for the organization of
troops.
The general government as yet decline re-
cciving only the one regiment called for as the
quota of this State. Efforts have been made
and have not yet ceased for a reconsideration of
this determination, so that the two regiments
may at once be mustered into the service OF. the
country.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-05-30

Mr.. RUSSELL, the correspondent of the Lon
don Times, visited Fort Pickens and all the YES
sells OF the fleet off Pensacola, previous to the
10th inst. Few men living have had All OPP
%portunity of seeing so many fleets and armies
as Mr.. Russell, and his judgment of them can
not hardly fail TO be valuable. We well recol-
lect one of his letters in the Times, from NAL
ia, where he saw and described the U. S. sloop-
of-war Lcvant. lie spoke Of her as "a box of
guns" which would probably some day prove to
be a coffin for her crew. In less than a year
from the date of that prediction she left the
Sandwich Islands for the American coast, two
or three days before the occurrence of a heavy
gale, and was never heard from afterwards.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-05-30

A Coon MovE.-We understand that in
view of the numerous reports of the destitu-
ton of the Vermont troops at Fortress Munroe,
the Governor has directed Deputy Quarter
Master General Hatch to repair to Old Point
Comfort, TO ascertain by intercourse with the
officers and by observation what the real wants
of the troops are and to supply them on his re-
turn to New York. This is a wise course of
action on the part of His Excellency, as it will
ensure all needed relief to the troops and salts.
factory assurances to their friends that they
will be properly cared for.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-05-30

GREAT RUIZ IN BILLIARDs.-A few DAYS since
Mr.. Michael Foley, a Cleveland professional,
made at his rooms on Bank street, the largest
run at billiards on record. Foley had COM
menced a regular game, and made one count,
when his opponent, in playing, pocketed' his
own ball, leaving the others sin the string
Foley played carefully, made three shots, and
go: the two red balls in a corner. Here he
kept them for two hours, making the uuprece-
donted number of 3,46j. The red balls were
at no time frozen or sin the jaw" but lying
between one end two inches apart, and each
about an inch from the corners of the pocket.
The playing was with the right and left hands
alternately. The time was as remarkable as the
number counted the first 500 points were made
in 20 minutes, the fourth 800 in l6 minutes
The 1865 points were counted in two hours and
ten minutes. This "run' exceeds by some hun
dreds any count at carom on record.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-05-30

Col. ELLswORTH.-The assassination of this
young and gallant officer at Alexandria, has
sent a thrill of the deepest indignation through
out the country, not only on account of his
death but as an indication of the brutal manner
in which the secessionists intend to wage their
rebel warfare. When the "Pet Lambs" a for
chile sobriquet for the Zouaves, meet the Vir-
ginians in battle the murder of their idolized
leader will be terribly avenged.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-05-30
Southern Chlvalry !
GEo. A. MERRILL,
Sec'y Of Civil and Military Affairs

DIR. Charles Mcqueen, recently a dentist in
New Orleans, who vas obliged to leave on ac-
count of his Union sentiments, gives in the Buff
falo Express SOM account of the enormities
committed by the secessionists of that city,
following account of an outrage upon a New
England woman, is too bad for belief. If it
really took place, New Orleans deserves the
fate of Sodom "a Mrs. Sarah Sanford, n ma
tive of New Haven, Conn, and a graduate of
the South Hadley Female Seminary, has been
for some time engaged as assistant teacher in
a New Orleans Grammar School. Some re-
marks, construed as abolitionistic, which she
made a day or two befo.e, in the hearing of her
pupils, had been reported by them to their
parents, and got circulated abroad. On the
Sunday mentioned, n mob was collected at her
place of residence, she was seized, taken to
Lafayette square, stripped naked, an tarrcd
and feathered, in the presence of an immense
crowd Of people, including many of her own
sex, respectfully appearing, richly dressed
women, who were heard by our informant to
applaud and urge on the hellish atrocity.-
What eventually became of this brutally mall
treated lady, he does not know"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-05-30

SCALPING KNIVES FOR TIE SoUTH.-Let-
tiers from English cutters, received by the Persia,
say that a Birmingham house has an order from
the southern States for ttcenty thousand scalping
knires, for which a special pattern was sent out.
There are orders in Sheffield also for the same
class of instruments. We have heard a great
deal of complaint from our dear southern friends
that the government was about to wage a war
of savage barbarity upon the South. II docs
not appear yet that any scalping KNIVES naNS
been ordered, while the above is suosIaht,steu
through statements that there are 300 Indians
at Norfolk, armed with scalping knives as wen
as rifles.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-05-30

HE HOME GUARD now musters some fifty men, at
company drills, and a considerable degree Of prcci,-
ION is already attained by them in executing the irst
movements OF the manual. An inspection of the arms
Vi 'he company, would lead one to suppose that such
"uraihing OF the country around US, of "slootin' irons,''
would afford the crows an unusual chance in the corn
iellS this season will be extremely unsafe for an
enemy to Dodge, if fair aim is taken at them with
these.
We learn that less than fifty nurses have volunteer
ed to share the perils of the campaign with the Guard;
and while they are acquiring the "double-quick, - we
should judge that IL competent surgeon, with a whole
flock of these young Nightingnles, could be kept en-
ployed in preparing shin-bandages and applying Rus
sia-Salve.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-05-30

HoRsE-SHEAmNG,-The stable Of n. b. johnson
and II. b. kidder, two of the most respectable citi-
zens of South Wardsboro, was entered on the night
of the 10th instant, and n valuable horse belonging to
them d~isfgured by shearing his tail. Such m act OF
low, cowardly revenge could not have been perpetra-
ted by any deceut person in tho garb of a man. Cir
cumstances have fastened n strong suspicion upon an
individual In that town MS the rascal, and we hope he
will, if guilty, have u iull measure Of justice meted
out 10 him.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-05-30

WEssELnGfr WATER CuEE.-This Establishment.
the first Of the kind in this country, has been in oper-
alton sixteen years and it was never in better order or
more popular than at the present moment. Since it
passed into the hands Of its present proprietor, Mr..
Francis, applications for board and treatment have
every year outrun its accommodations; n fact which
has resulted in its material enlargement and in other
Improvements. It's management is such rs to com
mand the entire respect and confidence Of our own
citizens, many Of whom are boardels there during
more or less Of the year. Those seeking pleasant
quarters will be well suited in the Vessel
hnft Water Cure.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-05-30

The Republican committee of Addison county
have called a Republican convention at Mid
dlebury on the 18th of June "to nominate can
didates for county Officers and Judges of Pro-
bate, and to adopt any measures for future pol
action which may be thought wise and pa
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-05-30

FIRE IN WEST BRATrLEBoRo On Saturday morn
ingof last week the dwelling.h house of the Rev. Joseph
Chandler was discovered to be on FIRE, An alarm was
instantly given and by great exertions the house was
saved from destruction, although 1t was considerably
injured. One closet containing all of Mrs. Chambers
wardrobe was with its contents destroyed. The origin
Of the fire is Il mystery.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-05-30

THUNDER SToIsi.-A severe thunder storm accom-
panied by hail visited this section Saturday morning
of last week. In the vicinity of High street the ground
was nearly covered with hail stones some Of which
were thrce-eighths Of an inch in diameter. During the
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-05-30

MEssRs. A. d. & A. G. NoUrsE will supply the
wants of all in need of doors. sash, blinds, window
frames and similar articles, at their shop in Estey &
Green's Building. Any one in the want of Il Job
done promptly and well will consult their own inter-
est by giving them a call.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-05-30

MEssRs. II. C. FISHER & Co., are in the receipt of
new staple and fancy goods of all desirable styles and
qualities, which they propose to sell at greatly re-
duced prices, corresponding with the times. We
shall give their own statement of the matter next
week. lnthe mean time it will be highly appropriate
for all to call and Judge for themselves.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-05-30

The venerable DIR. Archibald Alexander was
once asked whether he enjoyed the full assur-
ance of faith. Yes, he promptly exclaimed,
erceof tohol the east pind btoicS.'
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-05-30
A Princely Gift Of Ordnance.
Miscellaneous War Items.

The New York naval brigade has been ac-
cepted by the Government and is to consist of
two battalions of twelve companies of 100 men
each. The brigade is to be armed with twenty
four OF ames'sr iiled cannon and James's and
Sawyer's explosive projectiles, fitted for ships,
for boats and for field services and with Sharpe's
long-range breech-loading rifles with the sabre
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-05-30
Munitions of War Captured.

The Zouaves found at the depot in Alexan-
dria, where they have their headquarters, 2OOO
kegs of gunpowder, 200 barrels of beef, $500
in doubloons, two cases of Colts revolvers, a
box of double-barreled fowling pieces, several
superior Maynard's and Colts rifles, and pre-
served meats and clothing. Arms were. also
found in the Mansion House, where Washing
ton received a majors commission from Gen.
Braddock.-But one negro was found in the
Alexandria slave pen, and the Zouaves adopted
him as their cook.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-05-30

COMPANY c. of this village have removed their
head quarters to Fayetteville, both for the economy
of boarding and us a "means Of grace" in the avoidance
of the temptations incident to "A large village. They
are quartered ut Wakefeld's Hotel where they get
good accom- uolations for SAL 10 per week-the com
mutation price of their weekly r%ations. They march
ed from this village sunday morning and were about
four hours on their way, Il distance Of ~ miles. They
will probably remain there until called into rondez-
vuus.
The uniforms Of the company are to be made in
this village by Pratt, Wright & Co., and Cune g.
Bracket, in accordance with n pattern and Of cloth
furnished by the State. This course will cusure good
work and promptness in their delivery. The soldiers
are rapidly improving In drill under the constant in
struction Of their officers.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-05-30

A Blow 0Ur.-On Monday afternoon and everirc
the wind blew in ftful gusts Of varying sevori,v i IL
this region. At intervals it was tempe,tnous and tor
rifle. Awnings were blown down, blinds and shutter,
unloosed, and the leaves and weaker branches woro
torn from the trees. We do not learn ths, any very
serious damage was done in this village. In Marlboro
We are Informed that several buildings were unroofed
and Others were blown down and many large tree,
were laid PROSTATE. One man suffered to the extent
OF $1,000 in damage done to his property.
At Springfield, Mass, a hurricane swept thrcurh
the place doing great damage to buildings. trees. &c.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-05-30

A Snow SroRM hills in Halifax. Dover.
Wardsboro, and some Of the other high attitudes in
this county were white with snow Tuesday morning,
and on the lowlands in the same towns the grass
ground was covered with IL mantle Of the same mate
rial Tuesday was n cold day for the season, but the
weather moderated towards evening or the storm Of
the next morning would have been another snow
Storm.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-05-30

SILVER WEDDING.-The twonty-ffth anniversary
of the marriage of Mr.. and Mrs. David Goodell was
the occasion of a very large impromptu gathering of
their friends, at their residence on the "Dummer
Farm" in this place, on Saturday evening last. A
number of very beautiful presents of silver ware ac-
companied the visitors and were left as mementos of
friendship for the genial couple. The evenings enter
taiumert was enliveued by the performances of the
band and by appropriate songs. Mr. Blake, the re-
spected father Of Mrs. e., now in his SD year, COM
posed Il meritorious poem in honor of the event which
WAS read by the Rev. Mr.. Williams, and deservedly
elected much appreciation. The affair was strictly of
a private character, yet we cannot forbear making
mention Of it, MS no persons in our village have larger
circle Of friends or those more warm and hearty than
this couple whose marital life covers a quarter OF I"
century. We all wish them another twenty-five years
of nuptial bliss, and when the period for their golden
wedding arrives may we all be present to celebrate
the occasion with appropriate festivities
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-05-30

FLAG RAISING At FAYETTEvILLE.-A large and
beautiful flag was thrown to the breeze at Fayetteville
on Wednesday, the 22nd inst. The popularity of the
ceremonies heightened the interest of the OCCASION
Notwithstanding the busy season, a respectable num-
Der of farmers, and IL crowd Of ladies were in attend
ance. AT 2 o'clock P. NJ. a procession was formed
and escorted by a juvenile company commanded by
Capt. Field, II son of Roswell Field, Esq, of ST. Louis.
The Captain is n lad Of about twelve years, and he
elected mnoh praise for his promptness and efficiency.
The flag was drawn up and thrown TO the breeze by
Miss Fannie Z. Kimball, the Lady Marshal, assisted
by Miss Anna Stednan. They were beautifully
dressed; each wore an epaulette, and, in the opinion
of the writer, would easily capture any gallant army.
Miss Kimball thanked the people IN Il neat and Hppro-
pirate manner for their attendance and assistance, and
the welkin rang with cheers for the fag,-for the
marshal and cheers for Capt. Field and his company.
The procession then moved to the Court House, where
prayer was offered by the Rev. Mr.. Bixby, followed
by patriotic and appropriate remarks. Remarks of n
like character were also made by Judge Stoddard of
Townshend, kittredge Haskins, Esq, of Williamsvile,
and Rev. Otis Warren. Capt. Field was called upon
and announced himself for the Union. The company
dispersed with n determination that the Stars and
Stripes shall again wave over every fortress and State
in the American Union. The whole affair was super
intended by Gen. Kimball. Visitors from abroad
were gratuitously entertained at Wakefeld's.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-05-30

dissatisfaction the tenor Of the above letter, (the
writer Of which holds himself fully responsible for the
truth Of all the statements therein madc) and for
divers other reasons we have come to the conclusion
that Mr.. L. P%limpton loves the Union in his own way
tolerably well. He docs MT like the scccssionists
much, but he hates the Republicans, whom he will
never forgive for having elected their President, so
intensely that rebels and traitors are not tie worst Of
enemies. His position reminds us of Il story once
told of a dying man whose n~cighbor, with whom he
had always lived in enmi,y, had but recently taken his
departure "for the bourne from which no traveller re-
turns While the last struggle was upon him, his
family and friends standing in mute yet fearful silence
around his couch, and his minister was pointing out
the glories of that supper sphere which he confident
ly trusted awaited him, the dying man with the
damps Of death upop him raised himself up convul-
sively and startled all around with this enquiry: "Do
you believe odd Virgins (the name and title by
which the aforesaid ~neighbor was designated) has
gone to Heaven "Yes, | hope so,'' replied the
clergyman. "Thcn I'll take my chances in HE'LL, ex-
claimed the expiring man. "Td rather be there than
tospend an eternity in the company of 'OldW Virgins"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-05-30
Movements at Aequia Creek.

Acquia Creek, 10 miles by railroad from Rich
mond, is likely soon to be the seat of a warlike
movement. The steamer Powhattan returned
to Washington, Tuesday, after landing the list
New York regiment there without opposition
Three steamers filled with troops sailed from
Washington dow the Potomac Tuesday morn
ing. Their destination was kept secret, but is
supposed to be the capture of Acquia Creek
battery,
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-12-19
LEGAL Notices.
COmmEssaONERs, NOTICE

( ~ undersigned having been appointed by The
lion, Porbate Court, for the District of Fairhg-
en- Commissioners TO receive. examine and adjust
Daniel Atwater, ate, of Wei. in said District
deceased, hereby 1--WE notice that We will meet
lor tue purpose ei examining aud allowing "a id
claims A. The late rrsidence of the deceased on the
81 uesday in February neNt ami the I'd Tuesday
IN June neNt, from O'Clock A. M. until O'Clock
tach OF sad day aud that IL months from the Sd
LAY OF Dec, a. y 1851 il the time limited bv said
Court for said crears TO present their said claims
to IL for examination and allowance
Dated al Well Vt the 9Th DAY Of December, 4
> 1861
ALONG SMITH. c,
'6O3w AMASA II LEWIS Co'h -
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-12-19

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