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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-06-24

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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-01-02
AHAPPY NEW YEAR.

Tn commencing n new volume Of THE PHd:-
MIX we beg leave to present 10 all our readers.
TO our old as well as to our new subscribers,
the salutations of the season, and wish you one
and all, as we most sincerely do, A HAPPY New
YEAR.
We also thank our kind friends for their
many unmerited favors, in zealousy laboring
TO increase the circulation and consequent use
fitness of our Journal and in contributing to
It's columns such items of information as are
especially valuable in a local newspaper. We
can only hope and trust that the relations thus
formed may continue, and that all who believe
in sustaining well ordered County and State
newspaper will contribute to make THE PHG-
NIX just such a paper as they and their families
can read with profit and pleasure.
We shall constantly labor to make THE
PHOENIX snch journal as will be not only an
acceptable but necessary visitor in the family OF
every man in the county. To this end we shall
need the assistance f our friends and shall
draw largely upon them in supplying us with
such items as are of local or general interes
that come within their observation or to thei
knowledge.
This will be year for economy, but we trus
no one will think of commencing retrenchmen
by dropping his country newspaper, for he vii
assuredly find that he has begun at the wrong
end. II is in the columns of local pape
alone that you can find what is of the neares
and of the most practical interest to you in tn,
every day business of life. For you the detail
OF local affairs, and even the marriages, deaths
and advertisements have tender, mournful
or pecuniary interest, and may always be con
suited TO pleasure or profit. Then help your
paper and help yourselves. The better it is sus
tanned the more able, genial and beneficial 20,
will find it. Subscribe for THE PHOENIX ant
we shall be able 10 do all in our power to carr!
out our wish and make your New Year Happy
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-01-02

SUSPENSION OF SPECIE PAYMENTs.-The
Banks of New York, Boston and Philadelphia
suspended specie payments on Monday morning
last, and the other city and country banks will
undoubtedly follow suit as fast as they learn OF
the action of the metropolitan Institutions
This course was rendered necessary by reason
of the large advances made by the city banks
to sustain the credit of the government. The
specie has been drawn from their vaults bu,
has not as yet returned in the ordinary chan
nels of business. No apprehensions need be
entertained of any commercial crisis from this
suspension as there is specie enough in the
country for oil business purposes, and thu
amount will be increased from our receipts from
California and for breadstufis exported.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-01-02

THE VERMONT CAvALRY.-The First Yer
day last, and forthwith went, with several other
cavalry regiments, into the Camp of Instruc-
ton" located at that place. Brig Gen. ]. p.
HATCH, graduate of West Point, in the class
of 1915, and captain of cavalry in the regular
army, commands the camp. The regiment is
to remain at Annapolis for the winter, in order
to be thoroughly drilled in cavalry tactics, so as
to be ready for active service early in the
spring. -Burlington Times.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-01-02

We learn that DIR. Edward L. Phelps of
Windsor has been appointed Brigade Surgeon
TO Gen. Brooks brigade, which is composed of
the Vermont 2nd, Sd, 4th, 9TH and 9th Regi-
ments. This is an excellent appointment, and
it was procured upon the representations of the
Governor, and at the earnest solicitation of our
Congressional delegation.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-01-02

RECRUITING FOR THE It'll REGIMENT.--We
are informed that up to Saturday last 5S5 men
had been recruited for the eth Regiment, Col.
Roberts commanding -Four Of the companies
those recruited at Rutland, Brandon, john
son and Swanton-are so nearly full that they
will probably be organized and ordered to Rut-
land in the course of week.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-01-02

A CRUEL HoAX.-The story of the escape of
fire, which we copied from the New York Times,
and which appeared in all the New York papers
at the time, is a complete fabrication. The
Lieut.. Hurd who related it is myth. The
Rev. Mr.. Miner, Chaplain of the End Maine
Regiment, says that the guards around the
prison were doubled at the time and that no
prisoners escaped.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-01-02

We are happy to announce that the Sd YER
mont Regiment are now fully supplied with
new tents of the pattern used by the 9Th, and
that the I'd Regiment has recently been sup
piled with rubber blankets, and in a few days
will have new tents of the Sibley pattern. Our
brave boys in the field are now in fair way oil
being rendered comfortable
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-01-02

TIE GREAT MISSISSIPPI EXPEDrTIoN.-The
formidable expedition that is fitting out at
Cairo, Mound City and St. Louis, is now near
ly complete and will soon start for its destlna-
ton, wherever that may be. There are now
completed for this enterprise II gun boats, 3S
mortar boats and % steamboats, and tugs
The gun boats are each 17S feet long by so
wide, and whom loaded dra~ foot Thoy ara
constructed of heavy oak tim Der and are COW
cred with plates of the best iron . 1-2 inches
thick. The sides incline inward at an angle of
about 45 degrees, so as TO glance off missile
and the bottoms have nearly the same incna-
ton towards the keel. Their motive power is
of the most serviceable character The arma-
ment of each will consist of rifed guns of the
heaviest calibre, 6S-lb. coumbiads, and 9-inch
Dahlgren guns. The mortar boats will each carry
one of the heaviest mortars known to the SER
vice. By actual experiment the gun boats are
ascertained to he shot proof, and the gunners
are protected by classmates.
The expedition with such an armament will,
it is believed, be able to meet successfully any
obstruction in any of the Western rivers
None of the Notifications between Cairo and
New Orleans have guns OF sufficient calibrc to
withstand the terrible pressure that this feet
will be able to bring to bear upon them. l,
will now be but a short time before little
wholesome moral suasion will be administered
to the Mississippi rebels in way that must
challenge their attention il not their admiration
If southern reports are to be believed the reb-
els already begin to trembe at the thought Of
this terrible armada.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-01-02

The 9Th Vermont Regiment are TO be armed
with the Enfield rifle musket, fresh supply
of which the government has recently received.
The eth Regiment will be supplied with tents
of the army pattern, known as the Sibley tent
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-01-02

MAssACHUsETTs.-rhe legislature of Massa-
chusetts convened in Boston on Wednesday,
The two Houses will probably be organized by
the election of Ex-Gov. John ii. Clifford OF
New Bedford as President of the Senate, and
Alex. H. Bullock of Worcester as Speaker Of
the House. VIM. Robinson, the Warrington
of the Springfield Republican, has the inside
track for the Clerkship OF the House.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-01-02
The Eighth Regiment.

The Eighth Regiment Vermont Volunteers,
Col. Stephen Thomas, and the two batteries of
Light Artillery attached thereto, are nearly full
The regiment is to be organized at the maxi
mum number Of 101 to each of the companies.
The batteries will also be filed to the maximum
-l56 men to each. The End battery has al
ready been organized at the minimum number
of 10 men, Capt. Sayles commanding, and is
now at Lowell, Ms, in a camp of instruction.
The LIST battery, to be commanded by Capt
men. The captain is an old artillery officer
having had many years experience in the regu.
lar service.
For the regiment proper, 7SS men were re-
day. Of these, two companies--one from
IIydepark and one from Derby-are now in
camp near this village. The companies re.
cruited at ST. Johnsbury and Bradford are al
ready organized, and will arrive in a day OF
two. Several of the others are nearly full, that
at Wiamsville having between so and 90 re-
cruits. If we bear in mind the fact that the
ground has already been gone over severa
times, and that the season of the year is moi
particularly calculated to induce camp life, VT
cannot but think that the recruiting for these
regiments has been as rapid as could be expec
ted.
The two companies now in camp find them
selves in very comfortable quarters. Thu
weather of last Saturday was of a character tC
test the suficiency of the provisions made TO
comfort of the troops, and it was found tina
nothing was wanting. The soldiers house
prove to be the very best possible quarters TO
lodging the soldiers. They gave such excel
lent satisfaction that in addition to the five al
ready purchased, the Governor has ordered min
more, (Which he can either purchase or hire a
shall be Judged most expedient,) a number SUI
ficient for the ample accommodation of the en-
tire regiment. 1t is now satisfactorily demon
strated that soldiers can be properly and com
fortably encamped in Vermont in the middl
OF one OF our northern winters.
There are a number of cases of mease
among the troops already here, but a large an
commodous dwelling house having been oh
tanned for hospital, the sick are well care
for.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-01-02

Charles 7. Tyler, 20, West Halifax.
George VI. Warren, 20, Pawlet.
Lucian Witt, IS, Brattleboro.
Daniel II. Willis, 20, Newfane.
Charles L. White, %, Putney.
Eben White, IS, Readsboro.
William +. White, 10, Wardsboro.
Herbert NJ. Worden, IS, Guilford.
Loring Wyman, 81, Grafton.
George w. York, 80, Shelburne.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-01-02
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

To SUBsCRIBERs.-Thos Of our subscribers
who find it more convenient to pay for their pa
pers at their respective postofiices than to the
regularly appointed agents can do so if they
like. Postmasters throughout the county are
authorized TO receive money on account Of
subscriptions to THE PHOENIX.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-01-02

ENCOURAGE HOME INDUsTRY.-We under
stand that QuOrtermaster General Davis has
supplied the 9TH Vermont Regiment with boots
manufactured by the Company at Chester. We
have seen a sample of these boots and to all
appearance they are superior to those usually
furnished to soldiers. They are made of the
best Of stock, are treble soled and cost but
1851 per pair. When such articles are furn-
ished at home it is useless to look abroad for
supplies.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-01-02

present national administration in the suppress
sion of the present rebellion, met in Convention
at Concord on Wednesday. The competing
candidates for governor are Lemuel N. Pattee
Of Antrim, young and able Republican law
yer, and Paul J. Wheeler Union democrat,
but as Gov. Berry has held the Office but one
year and has given general satisfaction, he will
probably receive the nomination.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-01-02

SoCABLE.-A soc;able gathering is to be
held this Thursday evening, at the Baptist
Vestry, to which all are invited to pass pleas
ant hour and TO bring any donation for the
Pastor or Society they may feel disposed to
make. The many friends of the Rev. Mr.
Carpenter in this village will not neglect thi:
opportunity to testify to their appreciation Of
his professional and social worth.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-01-02

WHITINGHAM-The annual meeting of the
Nottingham Agricultural Society will be held
at Jacksonville on Saturday evening of this
week at John Corkins' Inn, for the choice of
officers and the transaction of other business.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-01-02

~ The late fire in Jamaica by which Charles
ID. Reads Tannery was burned, proves to have
occasioned much greater destruction of prop
erty than was at first supposed. The loss is
upwards of $4,000 aside from that covered by
insurance.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-01-02

AN EcL1PsE.-The sun was eclipsed rather
early in the morning for that stad luminary
on Tuesday last. The moons shadow touched
the suns disk at 90 minutes past I, the great
est obscuration-obout one-third of the suns
disk being covered-wos at 20 minutes past s,
and the shadow passed off at 10 minutes pas,
9,-at least such were the predictions of the
almanacs, and although the sun was somewhat
obscured we believe he "came to time" The
eclipse was total in South America.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-01-02

A Coon RIDDANcE.-Messrs. Mason and
Slidell and their secretaries are to embark on
board the Niagara on Wednesday next as
special passengers for England. They will now
be powerless for harm, and in the waning pros
poets of the rebels powerless for good to those
who have sent them. 1t is quite likely that
their stay abroad will be prolonged beyond
their first anticipations.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-01-02
Sd Company Vermont Sharp Shooters,

The Sd Company of Sharp Shooters raised
in this State, (recruited by VIM. Ii. Knight OF
of this village) was formally mustered into
the service of the United States, on Tuesday
afternoon by Lieut.. John w. Jones of the 18th
U. S. Infantry. The company left OIL the af-
ternoon train to-day, "wednesday for Wash
ington, where they will receive their uniforms
and camp equipoge. The following is roll of
the Company.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-01-02


brought over 10000 stand of arms, principally
rifles for the government. The arms are near
ly all new and Of improved construction. The
largest proportion of them was procured in
Austria. The Hdnsa recently brought nearly
as large a cargo. 1t is estimated that nearly
quarter Of million stand of arms have been
brought to this country during the past four
months, by the Hamburg line of steamships
Besides these, large amount of war materials
including infantry and cavalry equipments, have
been imported from Europe.
-
is A WAR WITH ENGLAND PROBABLEP
Shall we have war with EnglandP This is
the question that seems to be uppermost in the
minds of many thinking men in this State, not
withstanding the cheerful and voluntary sur
render of Mason and Slidell by our govern
ment. These men believe that Great Britain is
bound to pick quarrel with us at the only
time when she can hope to gain any advantage
from such course of conduct that the Trent
affair was seized upon as the first and most
convenient pre,ext; and that if this case is dis
posed Of to their entire satisfaction other pre-
texts, equally potent with them, will be found
for assuming a belgerent attitude. In con-
firmation of this opinion they point to Their
deportation Of troops to Canada, to the large
increase of their fleets off the American coast
and the unusual activity displayed in their ar
senas and dock yards.
We confess that we DO not share in thes
apprehensions, nor see in these preparation
any peculiar cause of alarm. 1t must be re
membered that the British press is taken as tn
chief exponent of the temper and spirit of tn
British nation on which reliance is placed b.
our apprehensve friends; and the views ant
discussions of this press, offensive and scurri
lous as its language often has been, wer
chiefly based upon the assumption that the &C
ton of Capt. Wilkes was founded upon positiv
is proper TO remark that the British Cabine
seemed TO share, to some extent, in the sam
error But with the avowals made in Mr.. Sew
ards letter to Lord Lyons, and the prompt an
courteous mannerin which our government yiel
ded to the lawful demands of the British Cab
met, it seems to US that there can be no furthe
cause for present distrust or apprehensons 70
the future at least until some other question
not now anticipated by either party, shall artist
We must bear in mind that British industry
in a measure Frustrated by the blockade of tn
South and for this reason we shall hear man
growls, especially from papers in the manufat
turing interest But that England seeks wa
with this country in the face and eyes of he
declared neutrality, or that the people of Gret
Britain sympathize with the rebel States to
sufficient extent to force their government int
war for the present relief of their materii
interests, we are not yet prepared to beev
from any evidence we have seen.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-01-02

thermometer indicated from 6 to 10 degrees
below zero, and the next morning it was about
80 degrees above; but it soon settled back to
the neighborhood of zero. At st. Johnsbury
and Montpelier the thermometer was 20 deg.
below on the morning OF the 26th. We have
no realizing sense or adequate appreciation of
what the weather really is until we hear from
those hyperborean regions.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-01-02
Captain.


Captain.
Gil lert Hart, aged "a, of East Dorset.
Lieutenants.
LIST. Henry Herbert, 10, Middlebury.
I'd. Albert Buxton, %, So. Londonderry.
Sergeants.
list. William Newell, 50, Dorset.
I'd. Walter NJ. Smith, "a, Wilmington.
Sd. William H. Churchill, 90, So. Londonderry
4th. Frederick E. Clark, 20, Newbury.
9TH. Chapman ]. Toby, %, Pawlet.
Corporals.
LIST. Albert II. Burgess, Is, Grafton.
I'd. Ezekiel b. Northrup, 81, Fairfax.
Cd. Alvin n Foirfeld. % Brattleboro.
4th. Albert l.. Holland, 90, Grafton.
9th. William A. Shattuck, 81, Winhall.
9th. Henry T.. Giddngs, IS, Reading.
7th.. Warren Stevens, %, Londonderry.
9Th, Preserved Potter, %, Pawlet
LIST. Bugler, Charles II. Robertson, % &c. Lon
donderry.
I'd, do. Carolus 7. Warner, 10, Landgrove.
Wagner, Joel P. Stephens 45, Londonderry.
Privates.
Curtis Abbott, 81, East Bethel.
Caleb II. Alexander, A. Brattleboro.
Philetus Averll, "a, Readsboro.
John II. Ayers, 10, Grafton.
George w. Barry, &c, Bratteboro.
William H. Benson, 90, Landgrove.
Waitstill Bliss, 80, Fairfax.
Charles G. Bond, IS, Proctorsvile.
George L. Britton, 81, Bratteboro.
John r. Brockway, 10, Brattleboro.
Harvey A. Brophy, At, East Dorset.
David NJ. Bullock, IS, Readsboro.
Zelotes Burlingame, ~, Dummerston.
Abner L. Butterfeld, 30, Dummerston.
Henry L. Campbell, 90, Londonderry.
James g. b. Clark, Is, Brandon.
Lewis 7. Clark. %, Brandon.
Evert ]. Greasy, %, Readsboro.
George w. Cressy, 81, do.
Martin V. Cressy, %. do.
Noyes J. Davis, 81 Brattleboro.
George w. Dimond, Is, Grafton.
Hosea Dix, SO, Nottingham.
Edmund $. Elmer, Al, Brattleboro.
Gerry ii. Emerson, l6, Dandy.
Orange G. Emerson, 90, Dandy.
Henry ID. Everleth, IS, Dummerston.
Benjamin +. Giddings, 10, Cavendish.
Ezra Goodenough, 81, Arlington.
Elisha Hosngton, PC, Dorset.
Alfred p Howard, Al, Arlington.
Charles IL. Howard, Is, Grafton.
Henry II. Houghton, 2l, Westminster.
Charlie b. Hyde, %, Pawlet.
Edwin S. Johnson, 10, Wardsboro.
George S. Kimball 80 st. Johnsbury.
William Y. King, %, Fair AK.
Merrill S. Kendall, 20, Essex Center.
Almon Mason, 81, Brattleboro.
George A. May, 2l, Readsboro.
Allen p. Miller, 81, Cavendish.
George S. Miller, %, do.
John McGrath, 10, Pawlet.
Atherton Munroe, A, do.
Charles l.. MULTI, 81, Newfane.
Lucius ID. Newell, 20, Brattleboro.
Joseph II. ODER, 20, do.
Henry Obe., 10, do.
Jared l.. Paris, %, Danny.
Haynes Patterson, 81, Landgroye.
Ariel Peabody, 23, Brattleboro.
George b. Phelps, 80, do.
Lewis Pike, %, Nottingham.
Gilbert II. Prindle, %, East Poultney.
William T.. Putnam, %, Brattleboro.
Francis ]. Ramsay, 23, Bellows Falls.
Harrison l.. Rawson, 10, Jamaica.
Kimball p. Rawson, 81, do.
Riley G. Rawson, %, do.
George A. Richardson, %, do.
f George w. Robbins, 81, Newfane.
1 Grove S. Seribun, 20, Il. Poultney.
f Henry Smith, 81, East Dorset.
Edwin N. Stevens, 81, Readsboro.
Q Harvey Il. Stewart, %, Il. Wallingford.
Sylvester c. Strong, 81, Ludlow.
William II. Strow, 20, WeathersfelG.
William Town, 90, Sherburne.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-01-02

AFFECTIVE DIsPENsATIoN.-In the obituary
column will be found notice of the death of
Mrs. Wood of Jamaica, who left her home
among our green hills to minister to the sick
and wounded among our soldiers. She was the
wife of Arad I. Wood of Jamaica, a member
of Co. |, 4th Vermont Regiment and when
the regiment left for the seat of war she with
her sister-in-law (lrs. Johnson) volunteered to
enter the service of their country as nurses
After laboring some time with great zeal and
usefulness Mrs. w. fell prey to the typhoid
fever, of late SO prevalent in our camps. Her
husband accompanied her remains to Jamaica,
where he was Immediately taken sick with the
measles. lie is now just able to 60 out, but is
hoping to return to his regiment in few weeks
1t cannot with justice be said of such n man
and woman that they serve their country fol
mere hire.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-01-02

One of the jealous chaplains of the army OF
the Potomac called on colonel noted for his
profanity, in order to talk about the religious
interest of his men. lie was politely received
and beckoned to a seat on chest. Colonel"
said he, "you have one of the finest regiments
in the army" 81 think So" replied the col
onel. "Do you think you pay sufficient atten-
tion TO the religious instruction OF your men ?"
"Wen don't know" replied the colonel. "a
lively interest has been awakened the - reg
iment; the Lord has blessed the labors of his
servants and ten men have been already bap-
TIED" This was a rival regiment] ais that
So pom honor?" asked the colonel. "Yes,
sir" Sergeant" said the colonel to an atten-
ding orderly shave fifteen men detailed imme-
diately to be baptized. I'll be id if III be
outdone in any respect - The chaplain took
note of the interview and withdrew.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-01-02

A Suffers PRoFITs.-Our friend Greene
in writing from Port Royal as the regular cor
respondent of the Boston journal, thus speaks
Of the profits of the sntlcr of that post;
1.-The best Office ever given by cabinet Off
Ger to friend is held 10y the worthy and fair
dealing Mr.. Samuel Barr of New York His
sales are $4,000 day, gold across the counter,
bred dollars on the same. He is the only au.
thorized suter of the division, and has the
monopoly, with thirty clerks to assist. The
English suffers expect to clear two dollars a
month off each soldier and person connected
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-01-02

New HAMPsHRE.-The Republicans and
others of New Hampshire who support the