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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-06-12

SERIOUS ACcIpEAT TO VERMONT SOLDIERS
We have seen letter from Capt. II. r.
Stoughton of Co. +, 2nd Regiment U. S. S. S.,
Augur's Brigade, to the Governor Of Vermont,
giving the condition of the 2nd Company VT
Sharp Shooters, and the details of serious ac-
cident that befel some of the men, The letter
is dated "lIaymarket, Va, June 18th" and from
it we make the following extract:
ave are reduced to small working numbers
by sickness and discharges, so much SO that of
the 81 men | brought from Vermont, l could
only march "a last Thursday when we started
to the assistance of Gen. Banks in the Shenan-
doag Valley. We marched Thursday and Fri
day distance of 45 miles, and on Saturday
took the cars at Catletts Station for Front
Royal, and proceeded via Manassas Junction,
through Thoroughfare Gap, and beyond that
point about 10 miles. when a train following
ours ran into our train and wounded about 20
of my men, rendering them unfit for duty, at
least for whie-seven of whom were a good
deal injured but think not beyond recovery.
Both Lieutenants were slightly injured and do
not report for duty for few days. The manner
in which we were injured was as follows my
company were in box car and another com
pany on platform car IN our rearj wheh the
train ran into us it drove the platform car en-
tirey through one car and it is a wonder it did
not kill any of the men. One other company
suffered in a similar manner only they had one
man killed. This reduction leaves only about
30 men all told that report for duty. think
in few days we shall be able to count on Il
few more, but such an accident as that was
uses up men more than any one can tell. Many
of their injuries are internal, rendering med
ical aid almost Of no avail time only can effect
a cure.n
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-06-12

The TAX BILL has passed the Senate in con-
currence with proposals of amendment, some
of which are very material. This will send the
bill back to the House for action on those
amendments. The result will probably be the
disagreement of the House and Senate, the APP
pointment of Committees of Conference, whose
report will be agreed to. The passage of the
bill can hardly be delayed more than few
days. In the mean time it is not worth while
to occupy space with the Senate amendments
as many of them may be still further amended
or ultimately rejected.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-06-12

PRoMorIoN.-AIajor Charles Joyce of the
End Vermont Regiment, has been appointed
Lieut. Colonel of the same, rice 1t. Colonel
Stannard appointed Colonel of the 9th YER
mont. Capt. j. II. Walbridge of Co. A, has
been appointed Major, rice Major Joyce pro-
NOTED. LIST Lieut.. Cody Of Co. A, hes been
appointed Captain of the same, rice Capt. Wal
bridge promoted. 2nd Lieut.. Philip Il. Chase
has been appointed LIST Lieutenant. rice Lieut..
Cady promoted Orderly T.. o, Cole has been
appointed End Lieutenant, rice Lieut.. Chase
promoted.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-06-12

FIsH1NG.-John Corkins of Jacksonville.
caught fine pickercl in pond in that vicinity
Monday morning, that weighed three pounds
and ten ounces. 1t was a genuine pickerel, not
a pike, fat, fair and luscious. John did most
sensible thing in laying it on the Editors
Toble,"--that fitting repository for all that is
eaiable or agreeable. Such disposition of an
article materially strengthens ones convictions
in the truth of the reports of weight, size and
measurement. The family unite in returning
thanks
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-06-12

ID. Mann of Keene, in returning from West
moreldnd on the 2Sth ult., was thrown from his
wagon with so much violence as to inllict fatal
injuries of which he died in twenty-four hours.
Francis NJ. Goddard Of Keene, brakeman on
the Cheshire railroad, was thrown from a
platform car near the depot, on the afternoon
of the 3lst, and run over the wheels of the car
cutting his head completely open. Mr.. George
Buffum of Keene, while fishing with seine in
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-06-12

several resolutions referred as far as il re-
lotes to proposed amendments of the Consttu-
ton, meets with our hearty approval. Biennial
sessions of the legislature with a correspond
ing enlargement of the terms of Senators and
Representatives and of State officers the
meeting of the Legislature in January with the
election on the Tuesday next following the first
Monday in November; the abolition of side
judges, and of the Council of Ccnsors, are all
propositions worthy the serious consideration
of the people, and, if incorporated into the
Constitution, will be the means of materially
reducing the expense of government.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-06-12

A Coon ARRANGEMENT.-We are informed
by Superintendent Soat that the O'Clock A.
NJ, train on the Valley railroad from Bellows
Falls will connect with the train on the YER
mont and Massachusetts, railroad for Fitchburg
and Boston, which train leaves Brattleboro at
900 o'clock, A. NJ; and the afternoon train
fom Boston and Fitchburg will connect at
Brattleboro with the ago =, NJ, train for Bel
lows Falls. This arrangement will be of great
convenience to the people on the line of the
Valley Railroad
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-06-12

CoNFIscAT1oN IN CoNGREss.-Th House of
consider the vote rejecting the confscation bill.
This reconsideration was made not with the
view of passing the bill but TO open the sub
ject for further consideration. 1t is probable
that bill can be framed that will avoid the
unconstitutional features OF the one rejected,
and meet with the approval of a majority of
the House.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-06-12

them and minstering personally to their wants.
She has been an angel of mercy to many a
dropping spirit and has severely taxed her
powers in attempts to alleviate their suAerings.
We trust the women of Vermont will second
her laudable efforts, and from their abundance
forward to the Sanitary Commission at New
York supply of the articles most necessary.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-06-12
THE WAR.
THE VERMONT CAVALRY.
COL. TONPKINS OFFICLAL REPORT

COL. TOUPKINS OFFICIAL REPORT
NEADQUARTERs 1sr VERMONT CAvALRyl
CAMP NEAR WILLAMsroRr, Mp,
May 30, 1862
p. 7. WAsnBUnN, Adjutant General,
Brattleboro, Vt.
SIR; | have the honor TO enclose herewith
copy of my official report, with reference to
the operations in the field on the oath and 26th
days of May last.
Hoping soon to be able TO inform you of a
material reduction in the list of missing.
remain, Sir,
Your most obt servant,
CHAS. II. TOMPKINs.
Col. LIST Vt. Cavalry
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-06-12
THE WAR IN THE SOUTHWEST
Our Advance 80 Miles South of Corinth.

TEN THOUSAND PRISONERS AND FIFTEEN
THOUSAND STAND OF ARMS CAPTURED.
The following dispatch war received We'd
nesday afternoon at the war department -
Headquarters, June 4.-IIon T.. NJ. Stanton,
Secretary of War Gen Pope, with forty thou
sand men, is 80 milas south of Corinth, push
ing the enemy hard. lie already reports TO-
900 prisoners and deserters from the enemy,
and 10000 stand of arms captured. Thou
sands of the enemy are throwing away their
arms. A farmer says that when Beauregard
learned that Col Elliott had cut the railroad ON
his line OF retreat, he became frantic and told
his men to save themselves the best they could
We have captured nine locomotives and a
number of cars; one of the former is arend,
repaired and is running to-day, and several
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-06-12

VERNoN.-An Agricultural Library Associo-
ton has been formed in Vernon, Of which j. +.
Burrows is President, Lorenzo Brown Vice
President, Eli Q. Lee Secretary, and Addison
Withheld Treasurer and Librarian. The sum
of $1O5 in twen.y-one shares has been sutscri-
bed, and Mr.. John Reynolds will furnish the
books. The Library viii be opened in few
days.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-06-12

Nor DEAD.-Lieut. Haywood of Co. f, LIST
Vermont Cavalry in letter to his friends in
this village, writes that Lorenzo d. Keyes,
WAGNER in that Company was not killed during
the retreat, as was at first reported, but that ne
was taken prisoner. We trust that his infor-
nation is correct.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-06-12

Horse STEALING is becoming a stale and
exceedingly unpleasant joke in this vicinity.
DR.. Webster in Guilford and Mr.. French of
Dummcrston have each lost horses, and French
also lost wagon and harness. Mr.. Miner of
this town has found horse without an owner.
Look out for thieves.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-06-12

MA1NE.-At the Republican State Conven-
ton Of Maine, at Portland last week, Abner
Coburn Of Skowhegan was nominated for Gov
ernor. Among other resolutions adopted was
one inviting the cooperation of citizens in
support of the present National Administra-
lion
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-06-12

INHUMAN.-T. n. Merrill of Milton, informs
us that private letters received in Castleton
from the Vermont Brigade, state that two pri-
Yates Of the I'd regiment named Carrigan and
Russell, belonging to Co. b, (the Castleton
Company)while recently out on picket duty
were fred on and killed When found their
Threats were cut from ear to ear, and Russell
was hung up by his heels. Thes is "chivalry"
with vengence !-Blpiington Times.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-06-12

Brown & HAET of Claremont n. H., have
made contract 10 build the bridges over West
and Connecticut rivers, in place of those swept
away by the late food. The bridges are to be
of the "Lock patent" and the price paid by
the town for one. and by the Hinsdale Bridge
Corporation for the other, is Sl3 per lineal
foot The bridges across the Connecticut at
Norwich and Windsor are of this pattern.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-06-12

TEACHERS ASSOCIATION We We're pro-
missed a report Of the proceedings of the Teach
er's Association at Townshend last week, in
season for to-doys paper, but it has not made
its appearance.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-06-12

the Branch near the lower end of Main street,
suddenly fell back, in fit it is supposed, and
Immediately expired.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-06-12

The contractor to build rebel gunhoaIs al
New Orleans was driven from that el'!' oeS"uSe e
he failed TO complete them IN llme' ~, Ini we" ra
hung on hotel piazza at Na'cnos, ,aara,es %
some 100000, which he invested in English
and French funds.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-06-12
WOUNDED.

Privates Shonon, Thos. Hall, in thigh, Co.
A: Wagner Dodge Co. + Wagner Huse
in hard slightly, Co. G; Private Nash, in hand
slightly Go. Fl Lieut. Danforth, in forehead,
doing well, Co. G; Privates Burkee danger
ously, Holden mortally, Co. II.
1.-THE number missing is reported at 1902, but
as many of these have since come in or have
been found during the re-oceupation of the
ground lost during the retreat, we omit their
names. Ed
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-06-12

The following gentlemen were admitted to
the bar at the May term of the Windsor County
Court; Henry II, Dcnison of Royalton, Hugh
Henry of Chester, VIM. w. Sou!hgale of
Woodstock
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-06-12

Council OF CENsoRs.-The proceedings of
the Council Of Censors, at their meeting in
Montpelier on the 18th inst, will be found on
the fist page. The subject matter of each the
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-06-12

New Hampshire has sent eight regiments
into service, one Of which was of three months
men. Seven regiments were raised for three
years, or during the war; one battery OF artlI,
lcry, three companies of sharpshooters and
four companies Of cavalry, which are now in
the service. The whole number of enlistmen's'
since the first requisition by the President
amounts to 9l97 men. The cost has been
$S93,333,2 20. Active steps have been taken u TO
raise the additional regiment called on the zo'"
of MAY.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-06-12

Lieut.. Frank Wells of Co. |, 18th Connect
cut Regiment, at New Orleans, has been APP
pointed on the staff of Brig. Gen. ]. w. Phelps,
as Brigade Commissary of Subsistence and
Abide Camp, with the rank of captain. 1t
will be remembered that Lieut.. Wells was tel
Ter in the Bank of Brattleboro previously to en-
lis ing in the service of our country.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-06-12

QUICK TRANsIT.-A letter written at Front
Royal on the S,h inst, and mailed at Harper's
Ferry on the 9th reached us on the afternoon of
the 10th inst, the next day but one after it was
written. 1t will appear in The H@nir next
week.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-06-12
The Freshet in Pennsylvania.
GREAT LOSS OF LIFE.

Fearful accounts are received of damages
near Mauch Chunk dam. This, as well as two
others were swept away. Many houses were
swept away. The railroad bridge is also gone.
Canal navigation is stopped for the season.
The Lehigh valley canal has not been in run
ming order for several weeks. The whole town
of Wessport is washed ava, only three houses
left out of three hundred. The loss of life is
terrible. The Delaware and Lehigh are falling
rapidly, and have receded twelve feet The
Lehigh valley railroad is very badly torn up.
The Delaware, Lackawana and western boats
will be running in about week. Part of the
basin is washed out and two breaks are repor-
ted in the lower gates. The outlet lock is gon.
The damage at Genden is very great. The
furnaces are all chilled. The lumber men suf-
fer heavy losses. The number of persons
drowned is not known, but the list will be fear
full.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-06-12

The Windham and Bennington Association
of Universalists, will bold its next annual ses-
sion in Wiliamsvile, on Wednesday and Thurs
day the 2jth and Goth days of June.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-06-12

GEN. BUTLER AND THE WoMEN.--The order
of Gen. Butler in relation to the women who
insult our soldiers in New Orleans has been
sharply criticised. A gentleman Just returned
from that city, where he has resided ever since
the war broke out says we can have no concep-
ton of the indi!nites our brave fellows are
compelled to suffer at the hands Of those Gends
in pettcoats. All sense of shame and decencv
appears to have departed out of them. They
rival the most degraded street walkers, not only
in ribaldry, but in obscenity Women who
have been regarded as the pattern of refinement
and good breeding, indulge in language toward
our officers and men which no decent journalist
would dare but into print. Presenting upon
the privileges of the sex, they not only assail
them with the tongue, but with more material
weapons Buckets Of slops are empled upon
them as they pass: decaycd oranges and rotten
eggs are hurled at them and every insult
delhaved fancy can invent is offered to the ha-
ted Federals.
The forbearance Of our troops, this gentle
man says, is wonderful. They endure he jibes
and prosecutions ofthese unseXed wretches with
philosophy that nothing can overthrow. But
the nuisance was fast becoming ntolerable.
The offenders were presuming upon the chiyal-
ry of troops to commit physical assaults
Something like the order Of Gen. Butler be-
came imperative. If women, pretending to be
decent, initiated the conduct Of "women OF the
town. it was proper that something like the
same punishment should be melted out to them.
Albany ErcHing journal.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-06-12

AID FOR TIE WoUNDED.-Mrs. Walton,
wife of the member of Congress from the LIST
District, writes that the wounded soldiers
brought daily into Washington, in great num-
bers, had exhausted the supply of bandagcs,
and that there is immediate need that the peo-
pie should at once forward to Washington
something to supply the want. Night shirts,
bedgowns, sheets, slippers, second hand sum-
mer clothing, old linen, &c., are very much
needed. Mrs. Walton, although in feeble
health has, we are reliably informed, taken
great interest in our wounded soldiers, visiting
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-06-12

PARDoNED.-Porter Kellogg former resi-
dent of Montague, who was sentenced TO the
Connecticut State Prison, for robbing Adams
Express, was pardoned by the Connecticut
Legislature, and released from prison Saturday
morning, the 3lst lie was very active in try
ing to save the late Warden (Webster) of the
State Prison, at Weathersfeld, from assassina
ton, by the man Tools, now under sentence OF
death Tor his murder, and hence his discharge.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-06-12

more will he in running order in two or three
days. The result is all could possibl desire.
III. w. HALLEcK,
Major General Commanding
SURRENDER OF MEMPHIS.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-06-12

Wagner Chiotte, Co. B, reported killed )
privates Ring and dudley, Co. c, reported Kill
led Corporal MeOcham, Co. d. killed at Win
chester; Wagner Keyes, Co, +, reported kill
ed
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-06-12

WouNDED.-B. L. Billings of Wardsboro,
private in Co. F, Berdan's Sharpshooters, was
wounded in the head and by a musket ball
through his arm at the engagement at Hanover
Court House near Richmond, recently.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-06-12
The Capture of Fort Pillow.

EMERY THING DESTROYED by THE REBELS.
The rebels really evacuated Fort Pillow
Tuesday night leaving one mortar and two guns
to answer us Wednesday The work of des-
uuctian has been complete. The barracks,
hospitals, buildings, houses, sheds and forage
barns, and three large commissary houses full
Of stores, were burned. Over dozen heavy
guns were left, part Of them spiked, and the
balance burst, and their carriages burnt. A
reconnaissance to Fulton, two miles below the
font, did not reveal the enemy there. Combus-
tihles were burning at several points on Thurs
day, and ii was feared that mines were under
meath The Notifications are unusually strong,
and heavy guns, casemated by heavy wood
work, thrown over that, in form Of covers on
the river bank, all Of which were destroyed.
No small arms or camp equipage remain.
OFFICIAL REPORT or THE EVACUATION.
The following dispatch, written the day be-
fore the Memphis battle, was telegraphed from
Cairo on Sunday, and was received at the war
department after those describing the ram en-
gagement;
OPPOSITE FORT RANDOLPH, below Fort
Pillow June 9th, via Cairo the Slh Hon. T..
NJ slanton' 10 my modification the enemy
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-06-12
SECOND DISPATCH.

The second dispatch from Col. Elicit was re-
received at the war department Sunday eve
ming =
OpPosICE MEMPHIS, June 9Th via Cairo Sth.
To Hon. f. NJ. 5 anton, secretary of war: 1t
is proper and .ue to the brave men on the
Queen and Monarch, to say to you briefly that
two of the rebel steamers were sunk outright
and Immediately BY the shock of my two rams
One, with a large ammount of cotton on board
was disabled by an accidental collision with the
Queen and secured by her crew. After | was
personally disabled another which was also hit
BY shot from the gunboats, was sunk by the
Monarch, and towed into Shoul water by that
boat still another also injured by the fire of our
gunboats, was pushed into shore, and secured by
the Monarch. OF the gunboats | can only say
that they bore themselves as our navy always
does as bravely and well.
rU,uItS Er urrr In
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-06-12
CHARLES ELLETT, JR.,
Colonel Commanding the Ram Fleet
SURRENDER OF THE CITY.

After the return of cur gunboats from the
pursuit, Com. Davis seat the following note to
the mayor of the city of Memphis -
L. S. FLAG STEAMER BENTON, off Memphis,
June Gih.-I have respectfully to request that
you will surrender the city of Memphis to the
authority of the United States, which | have
the honor to represent. | am Mr.. Mayor, with
high respect, your obcdent servant,
C. n. DAVIS, Flag Officer.
In reply tn mayor says :-"Nour note is re-
ceivcd, and in reply have only to say, as the
civil authorities have no means of defense, by
the force of the circumstances the city is in
your hands, Immediately after, our boat
crews landed, and the national flag was hoisted
over the post office. The party was followed
hy an excited crowd, but were not interfered
with. The 43d and 4jth Indiana regiments
now occupy the place. Col. Fitch is in COM
mand, The city is quiet No demonstrations
whatever have been made. 1t is even asserted
that it will not be necessary to declare martial
law. Five of our gunhoats now lie abreast OF
the city. We captured five large steamers
when we're moored at the levee The rebels
burnt new guuboat which was nearly ready
to launch
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DISPATCH FROM GEN. HALLEcK.

CoR1NTH, June 6.-Desert,rs from the en-.
envy report that Forts Pillow and Randolph
were evacuated the 3lst. and that Capt Davis
flotlla reached Memphis the next day, and
found the town nearly abandoned, and many
buildings DESTROYED.
II. W. llALLECK, Moior General
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Casualties in lst Vermont Cavalry, during
service in the field, on the oath and 25th days
of May, 1862:
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1862-04-23
Expedition to EastpOrt, Miss.--
Two Railroad Bridges Burned.

PITTsBURG LANDING, Tenn, April II. "A
force of four thousand on five transports, left
the Landing on Saturday night. accompanied
by the gunboats Ther and Lexington, and
proceeded up the river to a point near East.
port, Miss, landed, and proceeded inland tC
Bear Creek bridge, and destroyed the two
bridges on the Mobile & Ohio Railroad, one
measuring one hundred and twenty and the
other two hundred and ten feet in length
A cavalry force Of one hundred and fifty men
was found there, who, after having four kill
ed, skedaddled in the most approved South
ern style.
The expedition returned on Sunday night
without having lost man. This was one o
the most successful operations of its kind
during the war, completely cutting off the
communication Of the main reble body a
Corinth with Alabama and the rest of the
Confederacy, except New Orleans.
A flag of truce arrived at our outpost'
yesterday, with Gov. Johnsen's son, of Ky.
asking the fate of his father.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1862-04-23


exhibiting considerable fear for the safety OF
that city. 1t intimates that the Monitor,
Nangstuck and Galena. all armored vessels,
come up James River, and BY their inyulner.
ability and powerful guns, take and keep pos
session Of the oity. To prevent such a re.
suit, it proposes that the channel Of James
River shall be obstructed by stone, which it
says is abundant for the purpose and should
be used at once.
The Merrimsc has not come out, aud no.
thing has been seen OF her to-day. The tide
has been low, aud this may have kept her in,
Early in the morning a rebel tug ran out
from behind Sewall's Point, but soon return.
ed. Later in the day there was large fire
in the woods on the Point, apparently from
the burning of the brush, and gave rise to
some SpeculationS that the rebels were build
ing new battery there.