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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1862-12-11

of blood and treasure Iho separation
might have cost,
Our strife pertains 10 ourselves-to
the passing generation Of men; and it
can without cOuvuision, be hnshsd foTov.
or with the passing of one generation.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1862-12-11
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Publication or other legal advertisements rn-
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PROFESSIONAL & BuSTNEss CARDS
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1862-12-11
Western Te1a.

There arc ten new and sparsely settled
counties in Western Texas which con-
tain 3,G37 whites and no slavo'. There
are twenty seven other counties which
have hut l $40 slaves. and Sa,6si white
inhabitants. In fact, part Of Western
TcxaS nigh! be taken which would show
but 5000 slaves to free population Of
about 100000 Hero is certainly good
material for ono OF those Eve States into
which Texas was ultimately to be diyid-
Cd.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1862-12-11

Jrrr DAyH--May no bO sot aGoOt in
on open Boat without compass or rud-
der; may tho boat be swallowed by o
Shark, and tho Shark swallowOd by a
Whale, the Whale in the Devils belly,
aud tho Devil in holl, and the door lock-
cd, and key lost, and, furthermore, may
be be chained in the Souih-weSt corner
and North,eaE wind blow ashes in his
cyeS to all eternity; damn him |"
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1862-12-11

The Indian tribes upon our frontiers
have during the past year. manifested a
G1iri, Decentralization, aad, as scVsral
points, have engaged in open bostltics
against the white settlements, 10 their
vicinity. The tribes occupying the In.
dian country south of Kansas, rcnounc.
ed their allegiance to the Unrel States,
and entered into treaties with the insur.
gents Those who remained loyal 10 the
Unitel States were driven from the coun
try. The chief of the Chcrokees has
visited The city for the purpose of rcsto-
ring the former relations of tho tribe
with the United States. He alleges that
they we're constrained, by superior force
to enter into treaties with the insurgents,
and that the United States neglected to
furnish the protection which their treaty
stipulationS required.
In the month of August last tho 81.
ouI Indians, 10 Minnesota, attacked the
settlements n their vicinity with ex.
ircme ferociiy, killing, Unfortunately.
men, women and children. This at.
tack was wholly unexpected, and, there
foro, no means Of defense had been pro
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1862-12-11
who are yoU?"

No less than si2,5 we're paid out
at Poinesvilo within tho last two weeks
for horscs for Government use. So
states tho Painosyille Telegraph.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1862-12-11

A big grain aoet passed Detroit bound
down on the l4ih and l5;h. The yes-
sells numbered ld3. md their oargoes 'x-'
cecds1 q q000,0 900 bushels
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1862-12-11
A mule diver in the army was swoar4

A mule.dliver in the army was swoar-
i6g al and Kicking span cF 5auiky
mules, when the general. who was great.
ly annoyed at his profanity, ordered him
TO stor.
"Who are you?"
"CommSnder ofibis brigade"
"l'm commanner oFthesc mules, and
I'll do as l please or resign, AMI then
you can have my place."
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1862-12-11
Glellleek!p laepisttr.
PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY By
GEoRGE w. TIPPETT,

NHIU CWVVV'
POINT PLEASANT. VA.
TERMS; One dollar per annum strictly in
advHnce.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-15

ley of Landgrove recently shot, at sharp
shooting distance, Golden Eagle which meas
ured seven feet and two inches from tip to tip
of his wings. The claws measured two and
one-eighth inches, and its weight was only
seven and one-fourth pounds 1t has been an
object of considerable attention in that locality
Hon. J. S. Pettibone of Manchester is hale
old farmer. The Journal says he narrowed on
Monday of last week, 8 10 acres of land the
same which he narrowed sixty-fcur years ago.
A letter to person in Brandon, from Ship
Island, says that Vermont private on guard
there fell sick one night and was taken TO the
hospital where the soldier gave birth to child.
The soldier and the young recruit are doing
well.
The liquor manufacture was formerly quite
extensive at Woodstock. About 1925, nearly
5000 barrels of distilled liquors were annually
produced for several years. The great temper
ance movement killed the business in that To-
cality in 1910.
The state of Vermont has lately been reim-
bursed $4,000 by the federal government for
war expenses incurred. The sum Of Sl23,000
was paid last fall, and 100000 more will be
offset against Vermont's share of the direct tax
levied last August, making in all $4,000
which the state has received from the federal
government. About $4,000 still remains
due to the state.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-15

States through Congress. We quote a para
graph from his speech in relation to this point.
After abiding to the manner in and extent to
which these pledges have been given, and to
the remarks in consonance with these declara-
tons by Senators Simmer, Fessenden and Sher-
man, he says;
at seems to me, obtuse as | am, perhaps, in my
perceptions that that is directly interfering with this
plighted aith and it to me- further, that 1t Is
In direct violation of the provisions, prohibitions, and
securities which the Constitution enacts. ], for one
will not do it. do not regard myself as needing any
apology for not doing 1t. do not think my people
wish me to contribute to breaking any provision OF
the Constitution, and they know would not do It If
they did wish it; do they need any apologies from
me for regarding the oath have TAKEN"
1t is both necessary and right that the insti-
gators and leaders of this rebellion should, up
on conviction of treason in due course of law,
be adludged and receive punishment proper
toned to the enormity of their high crimes.
No one unless it be the criminals themselves
can object to this. But in adjusting the COM
plicated and perplexing question of the future
relations that the great mass of those who have
on various pretexts taken up arms against the
country shall sustain thereto the highest wis
dom as well a the soundest policy will dictate
forbearance and leniency rather than indicative
and retaliatory Legislation. In this way alone
can it be expected or hoped that these now mis-
guided men will eventually become good citi-
zens, and the country restored to its former high
prosperity without danger of irreconciable
friends and endless outbreaks of passionate vim
dictveness.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-15
GEN. " CLELLAN'S ARMY.
Our Advance only ~ Miles from Richmond.

THE REBELS GRADUALLY FALLING BACK.
A dispatch, dated New Kent Court House.
Va, Saturday afternoon, at 3 o'clock says :
The pursuit of the retreating rebels by our
troops, under command of Gen. Stoneman, has
in every respect been successful. His head
quarters are now here, 81 miles from Richmond,
while the advance, consisting OF the 9Th limos
cavalry, is 8 miles ahead. The enemy is IN
sight, but gradually falling back The hhapi-
tants in nearly every instance ieit, put from inc
best information that has been obtained, the
rebels will make stand at Bottom Bridge, tf-
teen miles from Richmond, at the headquarters
of the Chcahominy river. Gen. Mcclellan,
with the main body of the army, is rapidly fol-
lowing up within n few miles. Cumberland,
small town on the Pamunkey river, and IL
miles from here, was deserted this morning by
the enemy, and is now occupied by our troops.
There are no rebels to be seen, as reported by
scouts, this side of the Chicahominy river, ex-
cept on the direct road to Richmond. The
force under Gen. Stoneman consisted of the I'd
Rhode Island and the 9th Pennsylvania regi-
msnts OF infantry, Capt. Robinson's battery OF
light artillery, and the 9th cavalry, under Ma
ior Williams. The rear guard of the enemy,
which remained here last night and which our
streets division, consisting of ten regiments of
infantry two batteries, and regiment of cav
airy, the LIST Virginia. Our advance was
this morning strengthened on ascertaining the
force Of the enemy, by the Sth Illinois cavalry
and two regiments of the LIST New Jersey brig.
AIDE. The enemy on leaving here this forenoon
fired two buildings containing commissary ant
Quartermaster's stores.
The engagement yesterday between our ad
vance and the enemy'S rear at Salter's Mills
three miles from here, resulted in ii of thu
enemys cavalry being killed and several ,akei
prisoners. They secured their wounded. Tit
9th cavalry which made most brilliant charg,
had three killed and three men missing, and
thirteen wounded. Howell Cobb remained
here last night and left with the rebels thl
morning. The enemys retreat has been mos
admirably accomplished, carrying almost every
thing with them in the shape OF forage AM
provisions, the wagon trains in the daytime an.
, heir troops at night. The enemy covered thei
etreat with line of skrmishers stretche
a cross the country, driving in their strsSSSSler
at the point of the bayonet. The Richmon
pc pers Of the 9th made no mention Of III
m oyements of their army. The country be
tween hear and Bottom Bridge Is lhelly wood
ed, with few clearings, and in many places Low
and swampy The Jail was burned yesterday
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-15

"IT CAN'T BE DoNE."-The Democratic mem
bers of Congress, led on by the notorious Val
landigham are making vigorous attempts 10 re-
juvenate the Democratic party and pave the
way for again placing it in power. To this end
they have had several conferences and have is
sued an address to the Democracy of the Unit
ed States. After reading this Address car aful-
ly we are constrained to believe that these men,
like the Stuart kings of England, can never
learn anything from experience. They do not
seem 10 understand that the principles of that
party, as expounded by the administrations of
Pierce and Buchanan, have been repudiated by
the people, and are dead beyond the power Of
resurrection. They still cling to the fond de-
fusion that they have but to string together the
hackneyed phrases with which they were wont
10 beguile their deluded followers, to clothe the
dry bones of their organization, breathe into its
nostrils the breath of life, and place it again in
place and power. But the thing won't work.
Sensible men of its own party can't be made to
apprt ciate it, The Boston Post. the ablest
Democratic paper ia New England, and one
welded 10 the name of Democracy, says:
awe publish this morning the Address of
Democratic Members of Congress to the De-
mocracy of the United States. We do not
think it paper equal to the purpose it assumes
TO answer Most of its positions are in accord
ance with the universally admitted principles of
tie Democratic party, it is true but its recital
of the eveuts which led to our present misfor-
tunes are not full and impartial nor is the re-
view of the measures of the present Admins
tra;ion presented with the candor necessary 10
correct judgment"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-15

$4,000. The Chairman of the Committee, DIR.
Chaplin, thought it would reach very nearly
$4,000. The report of the Committee was ac-
cepted, and Charles Chaplin, Jacob Estey, and
George Newman were chosen Committee to
build good and substantial bridge. The town
also voted to authorize the Selectmen 10 borrow
the money necessary to build the bridge, to an
amount not exceeding $4,000, and at an annual
interest not exceeding six per cent, the princi-
pal payable in annual instruments of $500 per
year, and the first payment to be made Septem-
Der LIST, 1868.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-15
GREAT FlRE AT TROY NJ T.

THE LOSS THREE MILLIONS.


A fire broke out at Troy N. Y, Saturday
forenoon, in the covered bridge over the Hud-
son, and owing to the high wind, the flames
communicated to the buildings in the city, and
caused an immense destruction of property and
several lives The fire commenced about IL
O'Clock and ragged till shutdown. The Albany
fire department went up TO render assistance,
but the wind blew SO hard that the efforts of
the firemen were of but little avail, and build
ings bad to be blown up to arrest the progress
of flames, which even then could not be done
till nearly quarter of the city had been de-
stroyed. The latest dispatch, Sunday night,
says about 1000 feet of the covered bridge
across the Hudson river, where the fire orgi-
mated, was destroyed. The gale carried fire
brands to various parts of the city, setting fire
to many buildings. Most of the ediiiees de-
slroyed, were private residences in the 2d, Sd
and 4th wards, and the number is between five
and six hundred. The total loss is not far
from 100000, on which there is assurances TO
the amount of Sl0O0,000 in London, Liver
pool, New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Spring
field, Hartford and Troy offices. The follow
ing public property and buildings are destroyed
Part OF the Rensselaer, and Saratoga bridge,
Troy union depot, Sixth street Presbyterian
church, Methodist free chapel, Troy orphan
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-15

The railroad from West Point to the bridge
where il crosses the Pamunkey river, has been
torn up. The destruction of the bridge will
probably follow.
OUR LOSS AT THE BATTLE OF WILLIAMSBURG.
The following is the official summary of the
number killed and wounded at the battle of
Williamsburg: first Excelsior regiment, killed
II, wounded 1888, missing 80 third Excelsior
regiment, killed is, wounded 20 fourth Ex-
eelsior regiment, killed so, wounded 49, missing
9 fifth Excelsior regiment, killed 40, wounded
40 thirty eighth New York, XII led ID, woun-
ded 81 fifth New Jersey killed /, wounded 3 I;
seventh New Jersey, killed /, wounded 6
eight New Jersey killed 3, wounded 8 ninth
New Jersey, killed u, wounded 25, missing 7 4;
flrst Massachusetts,, Col. Cowdin, killed ~,
wounded 1913, missing l eleventh Massachu-
seits, killed Z. wounded SO, missing 8; 18TH
Michigan, killed 30, wounded 10 total, killed
2Sl, wounded 500, missing 90.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-15

WINDY.-The weather Saturday and Sunday
was windy in the extreme. On the Island and
the river meadows the recently deposited sand
blew in binding drifts that would put the most
driving blow of snow in the dead of winter
completely in the shade. Its effect was almost
equal to that Of the "monsoons" on the Great
Sahara Desert. The weather emphatically
"came down with the dust"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-15

asylum, the Childrens asylum, Rensselaear's
polytechnic institute, Troy academy, the Fulton
House, Union House, American House, and
Washington Hall, and numbers of other public
buildings. Private and public measures have
been taken to render assistance to the large
number OF homeless, among whom there is
much suffering. Several churches have been
opened to the homeless, and the citizens have
sent food in large quantities to them. Seven
bodies have been found, and ten more are miss
ing Over 90 acres were burned over.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-15

DAMAGE by THE LATE FLooD.-It is vet i'm
possible TO correctly estimate the full measure
and extent of damage done TO some of the best
farms in the valley of the Connecticut by the
great flood. As the water slowly recedes new
discoveries of injury are made. In many To-
calities the land is covered with sand and silt to
the depth of one to four inches, but this in the
end may not greatly damage the land. In other
places the soil is covered from FIVE or six inches
to nearly as many feet, Of course rendering
the land valueless. On David Goodell's farm
two or three acres of fertile land are thus de-
stroyed, and many acres are covered with
thinner deposit of finer and more unctious ma
terial, which may inAict no permanent injury.
As the water broke through the railroad en-
bankment but short distance from the river,
it deposited more than an inch Of sand to a
foot of water, but this deposit decreased ac-
cording to the distance of the water from where
it emerged from the river.
The Brooks farm, situated between Mr. Good
ellis farm and the river, and mostly between the
railroad and the river, was damaged to the extent
OF $4,000. Besides an acre or more of valua-
bic land bordering upon the river that was car
ried away, an acre near the buildings was wash
ed out from one to eight or ten feet deep, I'M
dermining the buildings, destroying the beauti-
full front yard, &c, There are two large cavities
and it will take more than thousand carloads
of earth to FIJI the one around the buildings so
as to make them fit for occupancy and use.
Several acres of excellent tillage land are also
covered with such deposit of sand as to be
worse than useless, especially in high wind.
Other farmers in this region have suffered in
like manner but TO less extent than the Brooks
farm.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-15

The Island House of Bellows Falls will not
be closed this season but it is row undergoing
renovation at the hands of Stepheng Taft, for
many years proprietor of the Exchange hotel
at Worcester, who promises to keep first class
house, and can fulfill his word
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-15

Those travelling from this section to New
York in the summer season will find it very
pleasant trip to leave the cars at Hartford, and
take one of the excellent steamboats, of the
Hartford and New York line. A sail down the
river and on the Sound in the afternoon and
evening is much preferable to the dust and heat
OF railroad cars; and then, what is of more
consequence these hard times, this route is the
most economical
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-15

Is IT TRUE Pin the return TO the Adjutant
Generals office of the enrolled militia of the
town Of Guilford, A. G. Yaw is clOssed as a Sc
cessionist. So SAYS the Woodstock Standard
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-15

The irresistible argument that "whereas was once an'
ed aud am restored by the use OF DootoH ,
HOMEOPATHIC CuRATNEsn We offer why every Ia,,S w. az
once purchase the prescription for any complaint WIN S
they may be troubled put up in 20 cent boxes su ~ ~
THORN Brattlehoro and o. y. WOOD, Bellows talls'
Agent or sent by mail, by Philip Lee, 100 Nhah s"'
New-York Send for a manual furnished free
We personaIlv know NJ r. CoLBY, D. Esquire, 10 ps
person Of high standing socially and se con-
medicine oere :; him may be VENT SSrM MN NJ L. O.
fdepqe. n NKNoWLr0N, NJ, L. g.
tEWls T, DRUMMoNp, NJ T. T.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-15
SPECIAL NOTICE S
S. NJ. PETrENGILL & co.,

No. 81 Park Row, New York, & o State st''
Boston, Agents for TnE VERMONT PnGNx in those
cities and are authorized take Advertisements and SUD
serintions for us at our L0loesi Rates.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-15

A RARE BIRD.--Imlay Bennett of Guilford
shot an American Bittern near Broad Brook in
that town, on Saturday last. This is very I'M
common bird in these parts. 1t is known
among ornithologists as the Ardeal minor, but
in Vermont its popular name is Stake Drirer.
from. resemblance of the sound it makes
to sharp blow and its echo. 1t is an irritable
bird and when disturbed it strikes forward like
a rattlesnake with its long bill directly for the
eye of its antagonist This specimen was only
damaged in one leg, and was sent alive to Pro-
lessor Agassz by one of his pupils in this town.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-15
THE w
GREAT NEWS FROM FORTRESS MONROE
NORFOLK CAPTURED.


GEN. HUGER RETREATS WITHOUT FIGHT.
The following was received at the war depart
ment Sunday morning :-FoRTREss MONROE
May 10th, ~ o'clock midnight: Norfolk is
ours, and also Portsmouth and the Navy-yard.
Gen Wool having completed the landing of his
forces at Willoughby Point, about 0 o'clock
this morning, commenced his march on Nor
folk with five thousand men. Secretary Chase
accompanied the General. About five miles
from the landing place, rebel battery was
found on the opposite side of the bridge over
Tanners Creek, and after few discharges upon
two companies of infantry that were in the adj
vance, the rebels burned the bridge. This
compelled our forces to march around five miles
further. AT five o'clock in the afternoon our
forces were within a short distance of Norfolk,
and were met by delegation of citizens. The
city was formally surrendered. Our troops
were marched in and now have possession
Gen Viele is in command as military governor.
The city and navy yard were not burned The
fires which have been seen tor some hours,
proved to be woods on fire. Gen Wool, with
Secretary Chase, returned about Il o'clock to-
night. Gen Huger withdrew his forces with
out battle The Merrmac is still off Sew
all's Point. Commander Rogers expedition
was heard from this afternoon ascending the
james river. Reports from Gen Mcclellan are
favorable. EDWIN NJ. STANTON, Secretary of
War.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-15

Rev. l. S. Perry has dissolved his ministerial
connection with the Congregational Church and
Society at Bellows Falls.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-15

A farmer in search of a capital place to To-
cate will hardly go amiss if he needs the adj
vertisement of farm for sale in Wilmington,
which may be found in its appropriate place.
Wilmington is one of the finest agricultural
towns in Vermont, and good farm there is an
excellent investment.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-15

During the past week the trees in this village
have been in the early morning vocal With the
robin, the linnet and the cat-brd, TO say moth
ing of numerous songsters heard at distance.
In the evening the prolonged notes of the
whip -poor-wil warn US that seedtime has fully
arrived.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-15

1t is frequently remarked by ladies who are
excellent judges in such matters, that Misses
Marsh & Ballard never fail to get up "a love
of bonnet" and that neatness and taste are
the prevailing characteristics Of their selections
and their productions. Of course they know.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-15

Cured D. siss 90 psssasss New
Dr. HApLEY asi Seyers House prattebOr0 Thursday ana