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STATE OF VERMONT.

ADJUTANr AND INSPECTOR GENERALS OFFICE,
Woodstock August 81, 1862.
Representations having been made, that ply
scians are giving certificates of disability very
generally, in some towns, andsin many cases to
men APP arently able-bodied, and who can per-
form all ordinary labor, and that thereby List
ers are greatly embarrassed in the performance
OF their duty, it is deemed proper to issue the
following ddtional instructions for the guild
ance of Listers.
l. Listers are not obliged to omit the name
OF man from the Roll merely because he has
certificate from two physicians. The Listers
are made the judges. whether or not, man is
able-bodied ! and disability, il claimed, must be
proved to their Satisfaction.
2. If the disability claimed is the result of
same latent disease, not open to observation,
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|The following verses were written on boart
ship James Hovey, while conveying 81!
|npanies of the Sth Vt. Regiment from New
|rk 70 Ship Island, during severe gale, tw'
ndred miles off the coast of Cape Hatteras
Hrch 18th, 1862, by A. A. p. to Mrs. f. L
and printed by request:
| think of thee, my Sister, now,
While winds around me roar,
And angry pillows dash our boat
Two hundred miles from shore.
The night is dark, the sea is rough,
No friendly sail in view,
While many prayers to God arise,
From this our soldier crew.
If these six hundred gallant sons,
Must sink beneath the waves,
God grant that we may be resigned
Alas! to watery graves.
But should our vessel breast the storm,
And bring us safe to land,
Give him the praise who rules on high,
And holds us in his hand.
And when my thoughts are disengaged
From fearful scenes so near,
They swift revert to parents kind,
And you, my sister dear.
Not that | love my friends the less,
Why this path have trod;
1t was my duty called me forth,
My country, and my God.
And should you ever chance to read
These hasty lines write,
Believe me that | do not fear
The raging storm tonight.
For the same God protects us all,
Where'er we chance to be,
Or in our peaceful homes on land
Or on the raging sea.
And should it ever be my lot
To stand where bullets fly,
Remember, it is often said
IT'S noble thus to die.
And now farewell, my sister dear,
long farewell to thee,
When war is DER then I'll return,
If God should so decree.
And should you ever think of me,
Your brother at the South,
Know that his duty he'll perform,
Fen at the lannon's mouth.
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Marlboro, VT, Aug. %.


he friends and acquaintance of the late
IN PHELPS of Guilford, will learn with a
oncholy interest, of the death of his eldest
ghter HELEN MARIAN PHELPS, which &C.
red at Camden, Wilcox county Alabama on
18th of June 1862.
lie deceased was born in Marlboro in the
r 1905, and hence at the time of her death
fifty seven years of age. She had remained
married, devoting her life to the profession
a teacher, which she performed faithfully
well until compelled by severe sickness to
re from her abors. The inhabitants of this
age may remember to have seen her not
g since as an invalsd in their streets, seek
relief from an intense pain from which she
a constant sufferer. AT last, hoping that a
nge of climate might prove beneficial to her
lth, she went to reside with her sister, Mrs.
field, in Alabama, where she remained I'M
the day of her death. Her niece, Helen +.
field, died on the h OF September 1861
d sixteen years, two months and eight days.
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to peace. The meeting was organized by
choosing Gen. p. Mather president and was
addressed in their happiest manner by the
Hon. d. Kellogg and Il. Kirkland Esq, of
Brattleboro in which they briefly stated the
facts in our national troubles and in their view,
the best and only means to be used in qnelling
the present instruction and in sustaining our
constitutional government. After thrilling
appeal to the citizens for voluntary enlistm ents
to enter the service and strengthen the forces
of the Federal army and their fascinating adj
dress to the ladies', the audience dispersed
kighly gratiaed with what they had seen and
I'd. The effect following their sound argu-
BITS and soul stirring appeals has been the
stment of men of the true spirit snd ample
lifcations in numbers probably to meet the
portiona demand, to whom it was voted
bounty will be given by the town of 800
A..
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Mrs. S. p. Boutwell, of W:ll;amstown has
had six sons and one son-in law in the Union
army as volunteers for three years. One son
was accidently killed at Fortress Monroe
Five of them and her son-in-law are still in the
army-two or three of them minors. When
the call for the 100000 three years men was
made, her youngest son, about l6 years of age,
desired to go. She did not object, but urged
an older son, who was of age and had wife,
TO enlist and 60 with his young brother. They
did enlist, and are now in camp at Brattleboro.
She has at home two sons-one ten and the
daughter.
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We learn from the hest authority that Chap
lain Williams of the 9Th Vermont Regiment,
being arrested as he thought without reason,
went to Gen. Butler and demanded an investi-
cation, and called as witnesses Gen. J. w.
Phelps and the late Col. Roberts, by whose adj
vice and orders he had acted from the begin
ming.
On their united testimony he was at once
honorably acquitted of all charges preferred
by Col. Thomas against his Chaplain.
Gen. Phelps being proverbially strict dis
ciplinarian, and also the commander of the
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WHITINGHAM IN TIME.-A war meeting was
held at Nottingham Centre on Saturday the
23d inst, for making some provision for the
soldiers who should enlist as volunteers to
make up their quota OF the 100000 men called
for by the Department to serve nine months,
and the quota required to fill up the regiments
now in the field The meeting was very fully
attended almost the entire town being present.
The meeting was organized by electing Doctor
Waters Giet President, and L. Brown, ESQ.,,
Secretary.
The unanimity of feeling and interest, to en-
gage heartily in the work of crushing every
vestige of Rebellion and treason by the irwin
chile power of Free North, was unprecedent-
ed. Political differences were not thought Of
all hearts were in the work. Patriotic, and
stirring speeches were made by many of our
most prominent citizens; but amongst them all
none had more sautary effect than that of a
wealthy old farmer Of Is or 80 years, but yet
hale and vigorous who took the stand and by
his overlooking feelings of patriotism, and the
liberalty with which he freely offered his means,
to any required extent to aid young men who
should enlist in their country's cause at this
trying crisis, took the meeting by surprise, and
put new life and energy into the young men.
The town voted unanimously with one soil
tary exception) to pay each volunteer for nine
months 800 bounty, and each volunteer to fill
up the old regiments 1925 on their being ac-
cepted and mustered into service of the United
States. Twenty-sx men enrolled their names
as volunteers for nine months the quota of the
town being but twenty-five. The quota to fill
up the old regiments is nearly complete, and
will be made up in due season to avoid draft
At the close of other business, John Corkins
offered the following resolution.
Resolred, That John Gates, by his voting
against paying any bounty or making any APP
preparation TO aid volunteers who enlist in the
service of the United States, has forfeited all
claim to the right OF citizen of the town Of
Nottingham and ought to be transported tc
Hay Stack Mountain, where he can enjoy his
selfish propensities in his own glory.
The resolution was unanimously passed, with
a loud reclamation.
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y order of His Excellency,
FREDERICK HOLBROOK
Governor and Commander-in-C Chief.
PETER I. WASHBURN,
.4djutant and Inspector General

An Agricultural Library Association has been
formed at Chester, VI. The following officers
were chosen, viz Hon. Thos. T. Barrett, Pres
ident; A. c. Howard, Esq, Vice President
P. II. Robbins, Secretary Prescott H. aid,
Treasurer and Librarian. Two hundred and
twenty five dollars was subscribed in shares Of
S. each. The farmers of Chester have made a
noble beginning, other towns should imi ate
their example.
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to fight the war throa = I'd save the Union
That is the true policy. And if in the carrying
out of that policy, slavery shall be trodden un-
der foot by our victorious armies, it will be as
effectually killed as it could be by more di-
rect assault. Our first and great duty is to
atand by the President now; and adjourn our
criticisms upon his cause land our debatss with
him about slavery till the war is over. Then
he may possibly find that there is TO slavery to
debate about, and that our present objections
to his cause will have no ground left TO stand
upon. &c.
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We learn that the President has accepted the
resignation of Gen. j. w. Phelps. We wish
he might have position to his taste, where he
could work conscientiously ard with a will.
He IS too good man and too good an officer
to lose from the service, when true men are so
much needed
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VERMONT AUTOGRAPH AND REMARKER.-
We are happy to acknowledge the receipt Of
this new aspirant to fame and favor May ii
meet with all the encouragement it deserves
1t halls from Huntington Vermont.
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Rev. Henry NJ. Grout, late Principal of the
Academy in Munson, Mass, was installed over
the Congregational Church in West Rutland
9th inst. Sermon by his brother, Rev. Lewis
Grout, returned missionary from South Africa
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Guilford, August, 1862.
WILMINGTON. Vt, Aug. 10. 1867

NibMiNuloN, W., aug. 10. loOz.
EDITOR PHOENIX dear Sn,-On Tuesday
eve Aug. y, inst, the legal voters of the town
of w. met in town meeting for the purpose of
raising money for our volunteers. The article
for that purpose not being thought of the right
character it was passed over and resolution
presented by c. N. Davenport, Esq, and adop-
ted by almost an unanimous vote-which was
to pay all those that have enlisted 800 each
and those who may enlist voluntarily under the
last call for draft 500 with the additional 81
per month provided the State at its next an
nual session does not appropriate it. The
meeting was fully attended and many earnest
speeches were made on the occasion. A town
meeting is now called to meet on Aug. 25th
inst, when without doubt the proposition
passed in the resolution will be adopted.
On Monday evening Aug IS, 1862 large
and enthusiastic war meeting was held at the
Methodist Church in this place for the purpose
of encouragement in filling up our quota with
out draft. Much deep and earnest feeling
was manifested by the audience, and something
like dozen speeches were made by soldiers
and citizens which seemed to stimulate the peo-
pie to action. Our full quota is %, of which
am happy to state we have II at this hour and
most probable from the present appearance,
will be filed ere to-morrows sun. Our list
thus far comprises those of the finest young
men in our community or in fact in any COM
munity. God speed the good cause
Remain Truly Yours,
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SWORD PRESENTATION. On Saturday last
Ladies of Vernon under the marshalshp of
Col. Burrows, whose hand and heart is in every
good work, assembled at the beautiful residence
of Capt. John Hunt, where Miss Julia Frost
in behalf Of the ladies addressed the Captain
as folows-
Capt. JOHN HUNT,-SIR You have taken
upon yourself a responsibility which seems
great to us, and we, the ladies of Vernon, as a
token of respect for your loyalty and sacrifice
to your present happiness present to you this
sword, belt and SASH trusting, Sir, that you will
do justice to your country and honor to your
self.
Capt. Hunt received these testimonials of the
respect and good wishes of his noble and
patriotic townswomen with an emotion he found
it difficult to suppress or conceal and in a few
expressive words rendered his thanks with as
surances that there would be no lack of en-
deavor on his part to discharge faithfully his
duty to his country in this hour of its peril.
Capt. Hunt having concluded his remarks
Miss Frost proposed three cheers for Capt
Hunt which were cordially given, when, at the
invitation of the accomplished lady of the
Captain, the assembly entered the house where
all were RECALLED by plentiful supply of re.
freshments
Mr.. Hunt enters the service of his COUNT
as Captain of Company f, l1th Regiment, Col
Warren commanding. On the sword present
ed was an appropriate inscription. The whole
affair being creditable TO the patriotism and
good taste of the ladies of Vernon. LEO.
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WLMINGToN-The legal voters in Town
meeting held at Wilmington August 25th,
those that may enlist for nine months, at least
the sum of 500 each, and also add the 81 per
month pay, provided the State does not make
the appropriation for the nine months men,
Bring out the big gun
Wilmington is ahead, and the banner town.
1t will take from $4,000 to $4,000 from her
treasury provided the State makes up the 81
per moath pay.
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The schools of this village will commence on
Monday next, (Sept. lsD with the exception
of that on Chase Street, whose commencement
is deferred on account of repairs being made.
The advanced classes in the High school will
commence some new studies and it is desirable
that those who intend to join those classes
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INTERCHANGEABLE bridge over West
river, to take the place of that swept away by
the great food last spring. is open to travellers,
and looks like fine substantial structure. 1t
is raised so high that no food in the future will
be likely to reach it.
The new bridge from the Island to the main
land in Chesterfield is rapidly progressing and
will soon be finished.
The old school house on Chase street is I'M
dergong repairs. 1t was quite time that it
should be made more comfortable for the little
folks who resort thither, and they will heartily
rejoice at the change. Judge Cults is erecting
new and commodious house on the lot north
of DR.. Chapin's house. When finished it will
be a great acquisition to that part Of the vii
loge. The unusual number of strangers now
here causes our village to appear very lively,
and makes business brisk. The public houses,
water cure establishments, and boarding houses
are full, and sometimes travellers arriving here
at night are a little troubled to find where they
may lay their heads
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REPUBLICAN NOMINATIONS.

For Governor,
FREDERICK HOLBR0OK Of Brattleboro.
For Lieut. Governor
PAUL DILLINGHAM; of Waterbury.
For Treasurer,
JOHN B. PAGE OF Rutland.
windhan County Senators.
EDWARD KIRKLAND Of Bratteboroj
HENRY Il. SToU GHroN Bellows Falls
County Onoers.
AssrsrASY JupoEe, MARSHALL NEWTON Of Newfanej
IRA GOODlIUE Of Westminster;
SrArEs ATTORNEY, HORA fIO N. nix Of Whtngham
rARKEY Of Townshend;
Hon BA1IiFF ,...... HOSEA D. BALL0U Of Nottingham.
Judges Of Probate.
Dist Of Marlboro...... ROYAL TYLER Of Bratteboro;
Dist Of Westminster, ABISlIAI sTODDARD Of Townshend
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MARLBOROUGH the invitation of the select
men mass meeting of the inhabitants, includ-
ing gentlemen, ladies and children assembled
in the Town Hall on Thursday the 2lst inst,
to consider the condition of the country and
to suppress rebellion by raising voluntary
army of sufficient force to restore our country
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brigade to which the 9Th Vermont Regiment
belongs, makes Chaplain Wiiams's honorable
acquittal by the Generals testimony doubly
gratifying and conclusive
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All full and more want TO go.
Since receiving the above we learn that the
full quota for Wilmington has been filed up,
and that several more are anxious to volunteer.
That is the right spirit good for Wilmington.
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STATE OF VERMONT.
PETER T. WASHBURN,
AdjutdRt and Inspector General

ADJUrANT AND INSPECTOR GENERALS OFFICE,
Woodstock, Aug 14th, 1852.
General o rider No. D.
The Tenth Regiment of Vermont Volunteer s
is hereby organized as follows;
Co. A, Capt. Edwin b. Frost, Caledonia County.
b, Edwin Dillingham;, Washington "
c, John A. Sheldon, Rutland "
d, Giles f. Appleton, Chtenden "
+, Madison +. Winslow, Remington
+, " Hiram Platt, Franklin "
G, Geo. b. Damon, Orange
II, Lucius T. Hunt, Windsor
J., Charles G. Chandler, Franklin "
X, Hiram r. Steel, Orange
The Captains of the several Companies com
posing the regiment will take rank in the order
above named.
BY Order of His Excelency,
FREDERICK HOLBROOK,
Governor and C0mnidRder-R- Chief
PETER I. WASHBURN,
Adjutdnt and Inspector General
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The Captains of the several Companies vii!
take rank in the order in which they are above
designated.
By Order of His Excellency,
FREDERICK HOLBROOK,
Governor and Commdnder-in- Chief.
PETER 7. WASABURN,
Adjutant md Inspector GeneLdL
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LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

THE CAMP.-The tenth and eleventh Regi-
ments of Vermont Volunteers are encampcd
near this village. The ground Of their ell
campment is high, of a sandy, porous soil, very
dry, near fine shady forests, and supplied with
pure water. 1t would be difficult to find more
pleasant and healthy situation, and the men
seem delighted with it. These Regiments are
composed Of stout, noble-ooking men are
very quiet and orderly, and are evidently men
of the right sort. They are well informed, I'M
derstand the object for which they have enls-
ted, and will not fail In the hour OF trial. With
capable officers to lead them on, they will be O
terror to the foe. AS soon as the field officers
of these Regiments are all appointed we shall
publish their names.
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STATE OF VERMONT.

ApJUTANT AND INSPECTOR GENERALS OFFICE,
Woodstock, Aug. 10Th, 1862
General Order No. 10.
The Eleventh Regiment of Vermont Volun-
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Impressment of 1900 Slaves to Repair
RAILROADS,

CINCINNATI, Aug, PA special dispatch
from Lexington, KY, to the Commercial, of
this city, says an order was issued on Saturday
to impress 1900 slaves to repair the railroad
between here and the Cumberland Gap.
A requisiion was made in Fayette and Mad
ison Counties and loyal owners were paid la
borers' wages for their slaves, while the rebel
owners were referred to the department at
Washin ton for pay for their slaves.
1t was not founG necessary to take the slaves
of many loyalists. The rebels are in great dis
tress in consequence of the impressment, as
many Of their negroes were taken while working
in the hemp fields
The loyalists commend the measure as wise
and Just. Other roads in different parts OF the
State, are also to be repaired by impressing
negroes in other counties.
Cassius NJ. Clay is here, and is to be assigned
to command in a few days by Gen, Wallace,
commander of this post.
Guerrillas in Virginia.
The passenger train on the Winchester road,
which left there on Saturday afternoon for Har-
per's Ferry, was fired into, half way between
those points, by party of so guerrillas, and
Edward Lucas, express messenger, was severely
wounded. The conductor foolishy stopped the
train in compliance with the order of the garg,
and soldiers of the LIST Michigan regiment
were taken prisoners. The passengers were
released. The train with ils contents proceed
ed, and the guerrillas made off with their pris-
oners.
Employing the contrabands.
Brigadier General Brney lately wrote to
Major Kearney for instructions as to the EN-.
The national Republican., 1862-07-21
Crllhinal Court,

Jadge CRAWFORD presiding ls.-Jsffer.
son Hughes was tried for an assault and bat.
tsry on Abby Sullivan On or about the 25th of
April last. He was found guilty.
William Bowers WAS tried and found guilty
Jf stealing watch Of the value of $3.50.
EDWARD Metternich, alias Edward Leike, was
tried for ltroeny and found gul1ty.
Angel Golfer was convicted on the charge Of
iarctny. A motion ia arrest "i judgment WAS
submitted In his Case.
Jesse Ellis was tried for resisting Oficer
Hutton In the discharge OF his duty. Verdict,
not suilty.
Gorge Smith WAS found guilty Of stealing
shoa Of the value Of $475.
Jhn H. Gibson, William Parton. Ellen Nash,
and Morris Livingston were discharged from
jail It the suggestion nf the grand jury.
Juy l9.-Patrick Kelly WAS tried On the
rhags' Of stealing musket valued at $40.
Verlct, not galty.
William Ward, charged with false persona.
ton attempting to procure money from the
Unied States Under talsa pretanoes, by repre-.
sentng himself to be John N. Benjamin and
presenting for payment certain papers belong.
ing " said John N. Benjamin, Of tho value Of
tS0,lO Major Frey. paymaster of the United
Staia army. He was tried and found guilty.
Tic last named case was 4 peculiar one, pre-
ssntng points VI law never before raised In
the sourts of this District. tcould not be call.
cd Acase of "obtainng money under false pre-.
tenlos," as the money never WAS obtained
Theonly charge which could be made WAS the
chage Of"falss persOnation, )" that 10 represent.
ing iimsslf to another person for the purpose
Of committing criminal act; a new case In our
couts.
The national Republican., 1862-07-21
Depot for the Poor.
Editor Of ths National Republican,
li, Tho uuaLinu Ia nfrin ,vkod

Editor OF thu National Republican,
Si-The question III oflin asked
Ia true, that" the Government of the united
states keeps d,pOt here, for the reception Of
negrles at the eipence of the u. 8. treasuary,"
and " so, will the same accommodations be
Givei to the samenumber OF Poor white women
and children; pSrhsps you can answer the
question, II you can. you will much oblidge
many TAX PAYRRs
Juy 18th 1852
All persons OF whatever name, nation, or
color, however lOtg or short their residence In
this District may have been, should they be-
come sick or otherwise disabled from obtain
ing proper support, are takOn care of by the
United States authorities, and tho Govern.
ment keeps depIt here for the reception Of"
such white persois. Eat the expense of the
United States Treasury" Hero they are fed, =,
clothed. and have pr0pe" medical attendance,
nurses, 40, furnished by the Government.
And further, we lave no doubt that any llum.
ber OF loyal white persons who see fit to escape
from Dixie, bringing valuable information with
them, should they be In want, would be care.
fslly cared FOR until able to support them.
selves.
30 that II our correspondent, who seems to
be n poor and uneduoated man, needs any care,
he can apply to Major French, Commissioner
Of Public Builulnga, who is duly authorized to
take care Of him. IL this does not suit him, We
would advise him to 60 down South, where he
vill hnd hosts tax payers" whose procltvi.
~ sre liks, ,ths own, and who will unite with
NJ 10 hostility to depots for the care sf the
poor and distressed.