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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-22

BRowNLow ON NORTHERN SEcEssIoN1sTs.
In bis speech at the New York Academy of
Music on Thursday evening, Parson Brownlow
thus paid his respects TO Northern sympathizers
with the rebellion:
"If owed the Devil debt to be discharged,
and it was 10 be discharged by rendering up to
him of q dozen meanest, most revolving and
God-forsaken wretches that ever could be culled
from the ranks of depraved human society, and
| wanted TO pay that debt and get a premium
upon the payment, would make tender to
his Satanic Majesty of twelve Northern men
who sympnthized with the internal rebellion.
Great cheering.) If l am severe and bitter in
my remarks-(Cries of No, no not asbit of
tiff am, gentlemen, you must consider
that we in the South make a personal matter
of this thing (laughter.) We have no respect
or confidence in any Northern man who sympa-
thizes with the Internal rebellion--(Cries of
Good, good NOR should any be tolerated in
walking Broadway at any time. Such men
ought to be ridden upon rail and ridden out
of the North. Good 'good.) They should
be either for or against the 'mil-dam ! and l
would make them show their hands. laugh
ter and applause.r
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-22

Coon FOR NORTH CABoL1NA.-The New
bern Progress of the 10th instant has Informal
ton from member of the State Convention
that Governor Clark, hacked by that body, de-
manded Of JEFF. Davis that Mayor Respass of
Washington, n. e., who was on trial at Rich
mond for infdelity to the rebel cause, should
be surrendered, otherwise force would be sent
for his relief. The demand was complied with
JEFF. being Informed at the same time that
North Carolina could look alter her own af-
fairs.
The same authority states that, in answer to
demand of Davis that North Carolina should
furnish the rebel government all the means Of
dsfense and transportation possible, Gov. Clark,
backed by the Convention, informed him that
he had received all the aid from that quarter he
could expect, and that no troops would be
hereafter permitted to leave the State. Gov. c.
has ordered the North Carolina troops home
Gov. Clark informed the rebels that they could
use the railroad in retreating homeward, and
that they would run their own risk for being
intercepted by Union force at any part of the
State.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-22
DAVID HUNTER,
Maj. Gen. Commanding.
Ed. w. SMITH,
Acting Asst Adi't Gen.

And whereas the same is producing some
excitement and misunderstanding, Therefore,
Abraham Lincoln, President of the United
States, proclaim and declare, that the Govern
ment of the United States had no knowledge
or belief OF an intention on the part of Gen.
Hunter to issue such a proclamation nor has it
any authentic information that the document is
genuine; and further, that neither Gen. Hun
ter nor any other commander or person has
been authorized by the Government of the Uni
ted Sta es to make proclamation declaring the
slaves of any State free, and that the supposed
proclamation now in question, whether genuine
or false, is altogether void so far as respects
such declaration. | further make known, that
whether it be competent for me, as commander
in-chief of the army and navy, TO declare the
slaves of any State or States free ard whether
at any time or in any case it shall have become
a necessity indispensable to the maintenance
of the government to exercise such supposed
power, are questions which, under my respon
sibity, reserve to myself, and which cannot
feel justified in leaving 10 the decision of COM
manders in the field. These are totally differ
entfrom questions ofpolice regulations in armies
and camps.
On the 9th day of March last by special
message, recommended to Congress the adop-
ton of Joint resolution to be substantially as
follows
Resolved, That the United States ought to
cooperate with any State which may adopt a
gradual adjustment of slavery, giving aid to
such State in its discretion to compensate for
the inconvenience public and private, produced
by such change of system.
The resolution, in the largua above quoted,
was adopted by large majorites in both branch
es OF Congress, and now stands an authentic,
r,1e 1l1, oo1 &c H. ..
the States and people most Immediately inter-
ested in the subje To the people Of these
States now earnestly appeal. do not argue.
beseech you to make the arguments for your
selves. You cannot, if you would, be blind to
the signs OF the times. beg Of you calm
and enlarged consideration of them-ranging,
If 1t may be, far above personal and partizan
policies.
This proposal makes common cause for a
common object, casting no reproaches upon
any. 1t acts not the Pharisee. The change it
contemplates would come gently as the dews Of
heaven, not rending or wrecking anything
Will you not embrace it So much good has
not been done by one effort in all past time as
in the Providence of God it is now your high
privilege to do. May the vast future not have
to taunt that you have neglected 1t.
In witness whereof l have hereunto set my
hand and caused the seal of the United States
to he affixed.
Done at the city of Washington this 18th
day of May, in the year of our Lord one thou
sand eight hundred and sixty two, and of the
independence of the United States the eighty
sixth.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
BY the President.
WIN. II. SEWARD,
Secy of State.
"ON TO RICHMOND"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-22

THIEvING IN ATHENs.-On Thursday night,
the Sth inst, the dwelling house of ]. L. Per-
ham of Athens, was entered and watch stolen ;
the same night seven or eight dollars were
taken from the house of A. 4. Ball; the house
OF A. A. Wyman was also entered, but Mrs.
Wyman hearing noise drove the burglars off
On that night the people were generally away
from home attending an exhibition in town.
Search having been made for the stolen prop
erty the watch was found at the house of a
Frenchman named Bell, who was arrested by
officer Taylor, on complaint issued by the
States Attorney, together with one Fairbanks
living in the house with Bell. They were
brought before Il. p. Shattuck, Esq, and had
an examination which resulted in their being
held to appear at the next term of the County
Court. In default of bail they were committed
to Jail at Newfane.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-22

GREENHOUSE PLANTs.-An excellent oppor.
tunity TO purchase rare and beautiful exotics is
this day afforded the people of this village
Mr.. Bliss, proprietor of the celebrated Hamp-
den Nurseries has opened an assortment of
plants for potting or bedding out at this season.
Those who have experienced the inconvenience
and expense of sending by express for such ar
ticles will appreciate the value of the present
facilities for obtaining desirable plants.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-22

WEssELHGFT WATEEcURE-We call the
attention of our readers to the announcement
of the Wesselheft Waercure, which appears in
another column Mr. Francis, its gertlemanlv
and courteous proprietor, is too well known
in this community to make any commentators
OF ours necessary. He has administered the
business affairs of this Establishment two Years
to the full acceptance of the public and his nu
merous guests. DR.. Schubert, the new pbysi
clan, was born and educated in Berlin, and
comes to this place with the highest recommen-
dations for character, capacity and skill in the
treatment of diseases. We believe that he was
educated at the same Institution with Drs. Grau
and Muller, both of whom have been favorabiy
known to our citizens. Under the manage
ment of Mr.. Francis and Dr. Schubert we can
not but believe that this Establishment will be
highly successful
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-22

AGooD APPoINTMENT.-Hon Edward Stan
ley of California, formerly Attorney General of
North Carolina and a member of Congress
from that State, received his commission as
Military Governor of North Carolina, on Tues
day. He is invested with all necessary func-
tons, including power to esta blish all necessary
Offices and tribunals, and to suspend the habeas
corpus during the pleasure of the president, or
until the loyal inhabitants organize state gov
eminent in accordance with the constitution.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-22

The VANDERBILT VS.. THE MERRIMAc.--It
was designed that the steamer Vanderbilt should
run down the Merrimac in case the latter could
be disposed of in no other way. The following
calculation will show with what force the for
mer would strike the Merrimac, if moving at
her average speed; The dead weight of the
Vanderbilt is, in round numbers, 1000 tons,
and her average speed is at least fifteen miles
an hour. That is equal to 10000 tons moving
at the rate of one mile an hour, which, in turn,
is equivalent to 300 tons moving at the rate of
200 miles an hour The velocity of a cannon ball
may be rated at 200 miles an hour. The Arm
strong gun one of the heaviest in USE carries
1000 pound ball. Three hundred tons is equal
to six thousand pounds. In other words, the
Vanderbilt would strike vessel like the Mer-
rimac with force of six thousand 10u-. .nn1
balls from an Armstrong gun, at the same in
slant and in the same spot. A further calcula-
ton shows that the momentum of the Wander :
bt would be equal to 1900 balls from'the Union
gun on the Rip Raps, each one of which weighs
about 500 pounds.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-22

South Craolina, comprising the military de-
partment Of the South, having deliberately de-
clared themselves no longer under the protec-
Of the United States of America, and having
taken up arms against said United States. i
becomes military necessity to declare martial
law. This was accordingly done on the 25th
day of April 1862. Slavery and martial law,
in free country, are altogether incompatible.
The persons in these three states, Georgia,
Florida and South Carolina, heretofore held as
slaves, are therefore declared forever free.
DAVID HUNTER. Major Ger. Commanding
ED. W. SMITH, Acting Assistant Adj. Gen.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-22

A REBEL GENERAL GIVES UP.--General
Alfred Beckley of Raleigh Court House, West
ern Virginia who commanded rebel brigade
under Wise at the battle of Gauley Bridge,gave
himself up to Gen. Cox, upon the advance of
our forces through his town, recently. He had
resigned his commission in the rebel army, dis
banded his men, and was living at home quiet
ly. Gen. Cox sent him to Gen. Fremont, who
had him sent to Columbus, Ohio. Beckley was
graduate of West Point, and formerly an
army officer He is man of wealth and of
great influence in his county.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-22

A destructive fire occurred at Leominster,
Saturday morning, burning the piano forte fac
tory of J. H. Jockey, the comb factory of JOS
lin & Adams, the machine shop of Thurston G.
Richardson, F. A. & F. w. Whitneys manu-
factory of children's carriages, and paint-shop
and dwelling house owned by c. H. Merriam
and others. The dwelling house of james Ben
nett and A. P. Conant, and some Others in the
immediate neighborhood, were more or less
damaged. Total loss 100000, upon which the
insurance was small.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-22

DRESS MAKING.-Mrs. A. X. Green has
made preparations to meet a special exigency
that is frequently occurring in almost every
ladys experience-"wholl fit my new dress P"
Mrs. G. advertses to do variety of work con-
nected with the mysteries of lady's toilet, but
to US the lines therein are so dim and shadowy
that we refer all curious in such matters to the
advertisement
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-22

APPRopRIATE.-Last Friday was the day
last set apart by JEFF. Davis as day of fasting
and prayer on account of the extremities of
the Southern Confederacy But it is by no
means the last fast of his people. If reports
of the Southern letter writer's are true it re-
quires no great self denial from the rebels to-
observe such days. Fasting and preying are
but everyday occurrences in that wicked coun-
trV
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-22

The ability Of iron-clad gunboats to success
fully attack land Notifications is not yet dem
onstrated. The Gaena suffered largely in
the attack on Fort Darling, near Richmond on
Saturday. The fort is on bluff, 200 feet
above the river and its guns did considerable
execution, eighteen shots penetrating her armor
not elevate her guns sufficiently and so was I'M
able to render assistance. The 100 FOUNDER on
the Naugatuck burst, killing seventeen of her
crew.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-22

Capt Ericsson has planned large seasolng
Monitor with single turret. plated WIN iron
"a inches thick and armed with TWO guns car
ping ball 900 pounds in weight. Two at
least of these formidable vessels VIII probably
be ordered. The Monitor is regarded as the
hos, of ali iron-clad floating things yet tested
Mr. Haupt recently of the Troy and. Green
field railroad, is now with Gen McDowelrs di-
vision at Fredericksburg, Va, acting an engi-
neef.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-22

SuIcIDE.-George Hale of Leyden, single
man in easy circumstances, thirty. six years old,
was found suspended by a rope from the beams
in his own barn on Thursday morning. Itv
supposed that he had been hanging about thirty
minutes. Partial insanity was probably the
cause of the act. Coroner Lyons of Bernard
ston was called, but circumstances were such as
he deemed an inquest unnecessary.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-22

The Home journal says; eve are sorry to
learn that Mr.. Golmann, the artist, is in feeble
health, and intends to spend the summer
months in the Lawrence Water Cure, Brattle-
boro, Vermont. If he should take his easel
with him, we advise our friends there TO i'm
prove the opportunity and avail themse Of
his talents as portrait painter"
We understand that quite number of dis.
tinguished visitors are expected at that Estab-
lishment this season.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-22

The Mechanics Mutual Insurance Company
of Troy lose $4,000 by the recent fire. so far
as ascertained. Their total amount OF premium
notes is Sl5O,OO0. The officers say that they
will pay all loses promptly. As near as can be
estimated, the total loss to insurance companies
is Sl,3s5000, which is about one-lhird of the
aggregate loss. This amount being divided
among large humber of comoanies, there is
no doubt that il will be fully paid
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-22

"PEACE."-The notorious Ben Wood of New
York and Vaandigham of Ohio, seconded by
such locally notrious papers as the Hartford
Times and Bellows Falls argus, are crying out
for "peace peace" and they would purchase it
with compromise with and concessions to the
rebels. On the other hand the Republicans and
patriotic Democrats of the country insist that
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-22

Cancers Cured without the knife.

Dr UADLEY associate Of DR.. Blake 649 Broadway New
WY viii visit the Revere House, Brgehoro Thursday and
Frilnv The 9th aud 9th OF JUNE 1861 and intends to
renew his visit the first Thursday aLd Friday each month;
where any afflicted with Cancers Tumors can consult
him with regard their His remedy gives little or no
main in most cases. and is very speedy eecual in re
moving the Special attention also given to to the
treatment of scroiuou and other long standing diseases
No charge for consultations
tf3 WM W. HADLEY, NJ. D..
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-22

AN EDITOR IN THE PULPIT.-Horace Gree
leJ officiated for Rev. Il. H. Chaplin at the
Broadway Universalist Church in New York,
on Sunday last. Horace for many years has
been member of that society. There is no
reason why an editor or any other intelligent
effective sermons even though they have no
ecclesiastical authority.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-22

PRESIDENCY OF TUFTS CoLLEGE.-It is sta
ted that the Presidency of Tufts College lies
between Prof Crosby OF Salem, Mass for
merly of Dartmouth College, and Rev. DIR.
Sawyer of New York,--with the probability
that the former will receive and accept the APP
pointment.-C Christian Repository.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-22

Rufus c. Porter of Adamsvle, caught few
days since, in Capt. John Wilson's mill pond
trout that weighed one pound and fourteen
ounces. Who has caught larger one.-Green.
field Gazette
We are informed that a lady in Guilford
caught out of Broad Brook in that town, few
days since, trout that weighed t,co pounds ana
one ounce.-Mr Porter will have to try again
for the lady is decidedly ahead.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-22
THE PRESIDENTS PROCLAMATION.

THE PRESIDENTS PROCLAMATION.
A few days since the country was startled 10y
the appearance of a general order, issued by
the commanding general of the Southern De-
partment, proclaining freedom to all the slaves
in three of the Southern States. 1t struck us
at once that this order was as ill-timed as it
is illogical, and that it would be disavowed at
head quarters. Gen. Fremont's Proclamation,
which proposed much more moderate measures,
was modified by the President; Secretary Cam
eron's Report was trimmed and matter incon-
sistent with the general policy of the admins,
tration, although much less radical than the
main proposition of this general order, was
eliminated therefrom. 1t was not consistent or
reasonable to suppose that in the face and eyes
of those facts the President would authorize
subordinate in a distant field to determine and
announce his policy on question of so much
magnitude or would consent TO any such as
sumption of authority. We are therefore not
surprised at the appearance of the Proclama-
ton. Its terms are unmistakable and we
hardly think any general in the field or even
cabinet officer, will hereafter have the temerity
to decide upon and proclaim on his own account
the policy of the administration.
We confess our admiration for this Procla-
nation. Its language is direct, explicit and
clear; its temper is mild, benignant, without
passion or vindicativeness towards those in
arms against the government; but its chief ex-
cellence is the conclusive evidence it furnishes
that its authors President of the United States
and COMMANDMENT chief of her army and navy.
We have now in the Presidential chair, thank
God man, one who hesitates not to accept all
the responsibilities that are naturally and leg
Ultimately attached TO that office, and to act as
he believes is just and right for the good of the
country in all its parts, unmoved by the solicit
tations of friends on the frowns of his foes.
10 Jackson's infexibility of will and fxedness
of purpose, there is added in President Lin
coin proper respect for the sanctity of law and
tender regard for the just rights of all classes
of people in every section of the country
Well it is for the country that the executive
chair OF this nation is thus adorned in these
times of difficulty and danger. Well is it that
when mems minds are naturally inHamed and
their passions aroused by the barbarities of
rebel warfare, that we have man at the helm
in whom is combined all the essential qualities
of good magistrate, one in whom honesty,
justice and mercy are harmoniously blended
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-22

HoUGHToN e. BLAKE are out with a new
programme that is Of special interest to the
public. Their fine stock of goods is well adap-
tie in styles, qualities and prices to the times
and should be examined by all about to pur-
chase.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-22

there can be no peace but in submission by the
rebels to the authority and supremacy of the
general government. The man who advocates
"peace" or restoration" upon any other terms
than unconditional surrender and submission,
is himself traitor. Before the rebellion the
authority of the general government was SUI
preme. That supremacy must again be re-
stored and recognized. There never can be
peace upon any other terms. Never
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-22

In pursuance of a requisition upon His Ex-
cellency, the Governor of the State of YER
mont, by the President of the United States,
dated the twerty-frst day Of May, A. d. 1862,
a regiment of Infantry Volunteers, to be de-
nominated the Ninth Regiment of Vermont
Volunteers, will be raised and organized in this
State, as soon as possible, to serve in the Army
of the United States for the term of three
years, unless sooner discharged. 1t is hoped
and expected, that the patriotic citizens of Ver-
mont will use their utmost endeavors to ia
ciliate the raising of the Regiment with des-
patch. Recruiting Stations will be designated
Immediately of which due notice will be given.
By order of the Governor,
PETER I. WASHBURN,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-22
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

AGRICULTURAL LIBRARIEs.-We are glad
to learn that Mr.. John Reynolds is meeting
with good success in his efforts to establish ag-
ricultural libraries in this county. His knowl-
edge OF the standard literature bearing upon
the several departments of terraculture, his ex-
perence as an agricultural writer, and his for
mer connection with the New England Farmer
combine in giving him peculiar qualifications
for this important work.
During the past week he has succeeded in
organizing an agricultural library association in
Wilmington, of which s. p. Flagg ie President,
E. Gorham Jr., Vice President, and c. T. AL
word Secretary. twenty-five shares of $500
each were subscribed for. If the intelligent
and enterprising farmers of Wilmington will
now establish Farmers Club, for reports OF
crops and cultivation, records of experiments,
and mutual discussion of the ways and means
to make their calling profitable, they will then
have all the necessary means and appliances for
mutual improvement.
In Jack sonville there was small library
gathered, the books of which were the private
property of individual members. In addition
to this thirty-fve shares of $500 each were
subscribed for, and the preliminary steps taken
for the formation of an association.
In few days Mr.. Reynolds will visit other
towns in this county on like mission. We
commend him and his enterprise to the favor
able consideration Of all interested in terracul-
ture, assuring them that in no other way can
they provide themselves so easily with profit
able reading especially adapted to their ,c-
cation.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-22
Mrs. HIRAM CIRCUIT.

The complaints for which is recommended and confident
y warranted cure relieve, Neuralgia, spasmodc
Rheumatism Tooth dear Ache Bowel Complaints, Nsr
vous and Sick Headache, ysera, with all Minor Nervous
Complaints, and Loss of Sleep PROPRIETOR.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-22

AN OLD BooK.-Wm. b. Marsh of Leverett
has in his possession Annotatons upon The book
of 1siah, printed in London in 1882. Probabl,
one of the oldest books in the country. Green
field Gazette.
A friend and subscriber of ours who has a
taste for antique curiosties, has in his possession
and has owned for many years an octave, cal
bound book every leaf of which, except the
ily-leaves, is perfect, that was printed in Lon.
don in the year IN d L"-155O. 1t is a re-
ligious work Of considerable ability, and the text
be read with but little difficulty although it is
printed in old English characters. The paper
letter press, ilumined titles and binding show
that it was fine specimen of the Typographical
art of three centuries ago.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-22

ORlN SLATE has just returned from the mar
ket with supplement TO his full assortment
of dry goods. He is live merchant, fully up
with all the requirements of ;he season and the
times