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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-29
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.


EsTEY & GREENS MELoDEoNs--We have
repeatedly had occasion to note thevaluable i'm
provements made in melodeons and in their
manufacture by our enterprising townsmen-
improvements that have been invented in their
establishment, patented by them, and limited
exclusively to instruments of their manufacture.
Their first great improvement was the addition
of patent BASE Domper this was soon fol-
lowed by their patent Harmonic Attachment,
doubling the power of the instrument without
increasing its size or the number of reeds.
They have now effected another radical i'm
provement in the addition Of Manual Sub
Base, by which set of sub base reeds entirely
independent of the other reeds in the lnstru-
ment, is attached to and played with the ordi-
nary keys, without any further effort than is
required in playing an ordinary instrument
This addition takes up no extra room, and may
DE applied even to the smallest sized instruments
When combined with the Harmonic Attach
ment a portable instrument OF almost incredi-
BILE power and variety is produced. This last
improvement has recently been patented.
With these improvements, all of which are
peculiar to the instruments made by Estey u
Green, it is no wonder that their mcodeens are
in great request and are meeting with rapid
and constantly extended sale. Although the
war has crippled or materially injured most
branches of business in this place as every
where else in the country, the manufacture and
sale of melodeons by this firm is constantly
increasing fact that furnishes sufficient proof,
if any other were wanting, that their instru-
ments are the very best that the market affords.
We heartily congratulate our neighbors on the
extent to which their industry and skill are APP
preciated by discriminating public.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-29
MILITARY Possession of the Railroads.

WASHINGTON, May 25th.-Ordcrcd BY viz
tue of the au thority vested by an act of Con-
gress, the president takes military possession of
after this date, until further ORDERS and directs
that the respective railroad companies, their
officers ard servants, shall hold themselves in
readiness for the transportation Of all troops
and munitions of war as may be ordered by the
military authorities to the exclusion of all other
business. BY order of the secretary of war.
NJ. c. MEIGs, Quartermaster General.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-29

inst. | am unable now to report, but haze
Great satisfaction in being able to represent
that although serious, it is much less than
might have been anticipated, considering the
very great disparity Of forces ENGAGED, and the
long matured plans of the enemy, which aimed
at nothing less than the entire capture Of our
force. A detailed statement will be forwarded
as soon as possible. My command encounter
ed the enemy in constant succession Of at
lacks, and in well contested engageme is at
o'rasburg, Middletown, Newton, at point be-
tween these places, and at Winchester. The
ioree OIL the enemy was estimated at from fifteen
10 twenty thousand men, with very strong ar
ullcry and cavalry supports. NV own force
CONSISTED OF TWO brigades, less than 1000 strong
all tod, l0OO cavalry, ten Parrot guns and six
smooth pores. The substantial preservation of
the entire supply train is source of grati6ca
ton. IT numbered about 800 wagons and on
forced march OF % miles, 50 of which were
performed in one day, ubect TO constant attack
in front, rear and flank, according 10 its nosi-
ton, by the enemy in full force. with the
| panics of teamsters and the mischances of river
passage of more than 300 Yards, with Slender
preparations for ford and ferry, lost not many
more than so wagons. A full statement of
this loss will be forwarded forthwith. Very
great commentator is due to Capt S. b. Hola-
bird, assistant quartermaster. and Capt T.. G.
81 eckwilh, for the safety of the train. Our
troops are in good spirits, and occupy both
sides Of the river
n. y. BANKS, Major General.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-29
Pr clamation by Gen. Butler.

The rebels profess to learn that General
Butler at New Orleans has issued the following
general order, whereat they are greatly ndig
nant and Mortified:
HEADQUARTERS, Department of the Gulf,
May 10, 1862. As the officers and soldiers of the
United States have been subject 10 repeated in
suits from he women calling themselves "ladies
of New Orleans" in return for the most scrupu-
lous non-interference and courtesy on our part,
it is ordered that hereafter when any female SHALL
by word, gesture or movement insult or show
contempt for any officer or soldier of the Uni
ted States, she shall be regarded and held Ii
able 10 be treated as II woman of the town,
plying her avocation. BY command of Gen.
Butler. GEO. c. STRONG, A. A. 6.
It sounds just enough like General But
Ter to be genuine, and if it is it is well deserved.
The most indecent treatment our troops have
received in rebeldom has come from secesh
women.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-29
GEN BANKS OFFICIAL REPORT.

HEADQUARTERS, Martinsburg, May %: Hon
L. NJ. Stanton-Ihe rebels attacked us this
morning at day break in great force, their num-
Der being estimated at 10000, consisting OF
Ewell's and Jackson's divisions. The fire Of
the pickets began with the light, and was fol-
lowed by the artillery until our lines were
were fully under fire on both sides. The left
wing stood firmly, holding its ground we'll, and
the right did the same for time, when two
regiments broke lines under fire of the enemy
The right wing fell back, and we were ordered
to withdraw, and the troops passed through the
town in considerable confusion. They were
quickly reformed on the other side, continued
their march in good order to Martinsburg
where they arrived at 2,40 p. m. II distance o
90 miles. Our trains are in advance and vii
cross the river in safety Our entire force en-
gagged was less than 1000, consisting of Cor.
don's and Donnellys hrigades, with two regi
ments OF cavalry under Gen Hatch, and two bat
teres of artillery. Our loss was considerable
as was that of the enemy, but cannot now b.
stated. We were reinforced by the 10th Maine
regimet, which did good service, and a regi-
ment of cavalry.
n. p. BANKS, Major General Commanding.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-29
TuE HOEVT.IiN DEPARTMENT
A Victory at LewisburF.

THE REBELS DRIVEN OFF WITH GREAT LOSS.
Col Heath, with 5000 rebels, attacked our
forces under Col Crook on Friday at Lewis
burg After severe fight the rebels were
driven off, completely routed. Colonel Crooks
force numbered 1900 Our loss was 10 killed,
40 wounded and s missing. The rebel loss
was much greater. We captured cannon, 300
stand Of arms, 100 prisoners, leutenant-coo-
mel, one major, an several captains and lieut.
enants.
coNGRAruLAToRY ORDER By GEN FREMONT.
The following circular was issued from Gen
Fremont's headquarters on Saturday: The gem
eral commanding congraulates the army on a
new victory in this department, won by the skill
and bravery of our soldiers against the superior
numbers of the e. envy. The third brigade of
Gen Cox's division, commanded by Col Creole,
was attacked yesterday morning at Lewisburg
by Gen Heath, with three thousand men, and
after lively engagement the enemy were rou-
ted, and fed in confusion. Col Creole captured
four cannon, two hundred stand OF arms and
one hundred prisoners. Our loss was ten kill
ed and forty wounded The results of this vic
tory will be important. Ahe general is conf
dent that the forces now under his immediate
command but lack the opportunity to emulate
the gallantry and share the glory OF their COM
rades Of the army of thelKanawha. This cir
cular will be read at the head of every regiment
or separate corps of the army.
BY order of Major General FREMONT.
ALBERT TRACY, colonel and assistant adju-
tant general.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-29

THE REBELS PREPARE TO INVADE MARY
LAND

HEADQUARTERS, beyond Marlinsburg, May
%, 45 p. ma prisoner captured this after.
noon says the rebel force in our rear is to be
strengthened that their purpose is to enter
Maryland at two points, Harper's Ferry and
Williamsport. He confirms ali we have heard
in regard to the rebel force here. We all pas
sed the Potomac sale, men, train and all. |
think of making march of 35 miles. n. p.
BANKS, Major General Commanding.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-29
Fort PIKE, La, May 3.

We left Ship Island Saturday, the Sd, at
evening, and arrived at this Fort at last eve.
Found the Fort deserted, though we expected
fight. 1t is large fort on Lake Poncharrain.
some 20 miles from New Orleans The rebels
destroy ed what they coul before they left, spik
ed the guns, &C., &c. We came 200 from our
regiment, 50 from Co. d. under Lieut.. lhrall,
the whole under Major Holbrook Two gun
boats brought US up.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-06-23
Sunday Night Dispatches,
From Washington.

WASHINGTON, June 2l.-The Secretary of Wal
has issued an order to encourage enlistments
either volunteers or regulars, by paying a premi
um of two dollars for each accepted, the recruit
volunteering for three years or for the war, and to
receive the first months pay in advance upon
mastering his company into service. This order
will be transmitted to Governors of States and
recruiting officers.
WASHINGTON, June pa daily overland mai
to the Pacific is again in successful operation
The announcement is made as a fact that is not
generally known that there is sufficient military
force TO protect travel. The time from st. Jo-
seph to Placeryille is about seventeen DAYS.
Within the past week the Postofice Depart
ment has opened several old offices in Virginia
The bark Gem of the Sea on the Sd captured
the rebel schooner Mary Stuart. from Nassau
while attempting to run the blockade of Santee
River, s. G..
The United States steamer Calhoun has cap
tured on Lake Ponchartrain the rebel steamers
Whiteman and Venus and cut out the rebel gun.
boat Corphyus. A number of other vessels have
been captured by our squadron.
Ten churches have already been occupied fol
hospitals and six already fitted for the reception
of wounded.
Wadsworth has been relieved of the command
of all military here except the Provost Guard
Gen. Sturgis has been assigned to the command
of all the forces in the vicinity of Washington
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-06-23
From New York.

NEW York, June 22-The steamer Roanoke,
from New Orleans on the 18th, has arrived. DR..
Warren Stone has been relieved from Fort Jack
son.
James Robb has been appointed Military Gov
ernor of New Orleans. Two men were to be
hung, having forged an order of Gen. Butler, and
entered a house and aobbed under false names,
as United States soldiers.
Gen. jackson has been arrested, charged with
burning a vessel at the time of the arrival of the
Federal feet.
Rebel information states that Beauregard's
army wus in a deplorable condition while at Cor
NTH. His sick numbered 30, 900,
The Newbern Progress reports 100 rebels,
dragons, surrendered themselves at Washington,
North Carolina; also that six North Carolina
regiments disbanded at Richmond, and are now
under guard, previously having hung their Brig
adler General.
BY the steamer Haze, just arrived, we learn
that that Gen. Burnside arrived at Newberne on
Sunday. Preparations were making for an ex-
tensive military movement.
The steamer North Star, from Aspinwall the
18th, has arrived with S6I2 900 in specie.
Mosquera had sent 2 900 troops to occupy Pan
anna. The Governor issued a proclamation to
arm and resist MoSquera. The commander stated
his only object was to prevent a repetition of such
outrages as was lately committed by Gen. Sum
ner. The Governor fl'ally submitted. The crew
of the frigate Saranac were ready to land to pro-
tect Americans it necessary.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-06-23
From Coriuth.

CoRINTH, June 2l.-In response to Gen. Hal
leck's call, large amounts of provisions were re-
ceived from St. Louis for suffering Mifsissip-
plans, and distributed literally among the inhab-
itants, who seem grateful. Railroad open about
eight miles from Grand Junction. and it was ex-
pected the road would be open from Columbus to
Memphis by the 18th.
Official notice was received at headquarters of
the evacuation of Cumberland Gap by the reb-
els. and the occupation thereof by the Federa!s.
Deserters state that Beauregard turned over
his ommand to Bragg, and went East without
troops.
The rebels are taking up the rails north of Ju-
pello and carrying them south to complete the
road from Meriden to Uniontown.
Contrabands say no troops have been sent east
and no intention Of sending any thither.
1t is nov positively ascertained that Beaure-
gard turned over his command to Bragg. On the
18th he left for Montgomery, where he arrived on
the 18th, accompanied only by his ~perstonal staff,
and left for Richmond. Two reports received
here state the cause of his departure-one that
he goes east to take command; another that be
goes there to explain the evacuation of Corinth-
the latter is considered most probable. as it is
known that Beauregard and JEFF. Davis are on
antagonistic terms.
To-day is the warmest of the season; mercury
80 in the shade. The nights are very cool.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-06-23
From Freder,cksburg

FREDERICKSBURG, June l9.-In the fight at
Port Republic Col. Carroll's artillery used moth
ing hut canister and grape, and when the enemy
came too near to use these, the men used their
revolvers with telling effect.
Col. Carroll lead three successive charges to
the support Of the 7th Indiana, driving the ene-
my back until they were fanked and compelled
to retreat.
The State jurisdiction has been established
in Morgan and Berkeley counties. and will shortly
be extended TO Jefferson and Frederick.
The election in Berkeley county last month
gave 500 majority for Gov. Pierpont.
A considerable haul of guns. pistols, and am
munition was made in Berryvills yesterday. Tie
arms were all loaded with ball cartridges.
The Office of the Berryville Conservator was
con6scated for secession publications, and the
effects removed hither TO aid in army printing.
A large amount OF ammunition, left here, it is
supposed. by Gen. Shields, was discovered by
the ordnance officer in the old stone church to-
day, probably overlooked by the enemy.
The first instance Of the arrest of a colored
man for abetting the rebellion occurred to-day.
II had been stated that he volunteered as guide
and spy for jackson in his late advance hither,
He was confined for further investigation.
Gen. Sigel has been in command of this de-
partment during the temporary absence OF Gen
Banks, who returns 10 morrow.
The bridge over the Potomac At Harper:
Ferry has been rebuilt ard the cars run regularly
TO the West. At the instance Of the Government
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company ar,
repairing the Winchester and Potomac road, and
travel will be resumed over il by Thursday
This will greatly facilitate the transportation o.
much needed army supplies.
che occupation Of the valley by our preseni
forces has not restored a feeling OF security te
loyaf residents. Jackson will shortly pay u
another visit in his usual style.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-06-23
From Memphis.

MEMPHIS, June l9-Au expedition. composed
of the ~gunbOats St. Louis, Lexington, Conesto-
ga and Mound CITY, accompanied by transports
carrying the 43d and 10th Indiana regiments un-
der Col. Fitch, were sent from here some days
since for the purpose of removing distractions
from White river. On the 18th the expedition
reached st. Charles, S5 miles above the mouth.
There the rebels had erected a battery. An Ell
gagement ensued, lasting an hour and a half.
While the g~Gnboats engaged the battery the
troops under Colonel Fitch, who had landed a
short distance below, proceeded to storm the
place.
During the cannOnading a ball entered the
boiler OF the Mound City, causing a fearful ex-
plosion and loss of life The crew consisted of
lis, of whom nearly l25 were killed. John
Kinzie, James ScOville, John Green, Henry R.
Brown. Joseph Nixon, John Coke, Capt. Kelly.
Flag Officer, were badly scalded, but it is thought
they will recover.
Col. Fitch charged upon the battery with great
success, driving the enemy out at the point of
the bayOnet.
The rebel loss is l25 killed and wounded and
80 prisoners. Col. Fitch's loss is small.
Gen. Halleck occupies Holly Springs.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-06-23
Geleorapbu Nehs.
FROM WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON. June 2l.-The Tribune has the
following correspondence from Seven Pines,
June Is:
AT noon to day intelligence was communicated
from the front, that the enemy, 10000 strong,
was in line before Hooker's advanced position.
At half past 4 o'clock, under Hooker's order, the
18th Massachusetts went into the deep, swampy
woods. and other regiments took up lines OF bat
tie upon the edge of the timber. out of which
the rebels burst upon US in unequal numbers, re-
sulting in the death of many OF our brave men.
The musketry fire was soon sharp within the
leafy forest. Bramhalls battery sent spherical
case shot over the woods into the rebel picket
guard, to assist the infantry skirmishers. This
artillery fire was not replied to for a half hour.
and then only from the far right. Ii was Arm
stead's brigade that was in front of us to day.
In one spot six rebel dead lay together. We
drove their whole picket line in half a mile.
Three men of the 10th were killed, and eight
wounded.
The Times correspondent, camp before Rich
mond, June Is, says:
Another fine day. Every day of sunshine adj
vances the fall of Richmond. Three days rain
might postpone operations. The roads are be-
coming hard. The surface of the earth in the
fields, except in low spots, is practicable for artil
lery. We had very brisk picket firing last night
in front of a point half a mile north of Fair Oaks
StdtlOU. OGT sue cuStdlutu uO udmdpc. HIS
morning everything is quiet again. Ii is reported
by deserters that heavy endorsements have been
sent from Richmond to Jackson, in the valley of
the Shenandoah.
Another correspondent, writing sam date,
saws:
/ am positively assured by parties who are re-
liably informed that the life of the arch traitor
Jeff Davis is in extreme danger, the rebels look
ing upon him with the utmost suspicion. 1t is
even asserted that he was prevented by an armed
force from escaping out of Richmond. He is the
object of general distrust. Handbills in every
variety are displayed all over the city denouncing
JEFF Davis, and applying to him traitorous and
opprobriOus %epithets. The rebels declare it is
the intention of Davis to desert them.
Numerous persons have been arrested and con-
fined for rebelling against the authorities in
Richmond.
A dispatch to the Herald says:
1t is now definitely settled that Congress will
adjourn between the LIST and 10Th of July.
The Government has no official intelligence
confirming the report of the capitulatiOn of Fort
Morgan, near MOBILE.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-06-23
From New York.

NEW YORK, June 2I.-Advices by the Con-
~necticut state that the rebel force at Mobile had
been reinforced by IL, 900 men from Beauregard's
army. Beauregard himself is believed to be
there.
Fort Morgan has been strengthened by the
rebels.
The towns on the west coast of Florida were
reoccupied by rebel troops in larger numbers than
before.
Our troops we're erecting Notifications near
Pensacola to protect it against the rebels. All
was quiet there, and Union sentiment was being
developed.
One of our boats crews has been captured at
St. Marks. They were surrounded by 50 rebels
when sent ashore for water. Two were killed
and the balance, twelve in number, were cap
tured.
The steamer Connecticut when passing Charles
ton noticed the flags on Fort Sumter and other
notifications at half mast, indicating the death
of some important military officer.
The steamer Haze, from Newberne 18th and
Haueras 18th, has arrived. She saw a large
steamer ashore off LGggerhead Inlet, the sea
breaking over her.
The steamer York, from Port Royal, had put
into Hatteras with her smoke-stack disabled.
Hon. W. A. Graham having declined, q. B.
Vance has been nominated by the opposition as
Governor of North Carolina.
A force of our troops at Newberne dispersed a
rebel force some six miles above on the opposite
side Of the Neuse river and destroyed their forti-
~fcations, bringing in Captain Latham a pris-
Oner.
The prize schooner Mary Stuart, from Nassau,
n. p, arrived from Georgetown bar to day,
where she was captured on the LIST by the United
States bark Gem Of the Sea. Her crew escaped
to the shore. The cargo consists of salt and
medicines.
The Post says: Advices per the Connecticut
state that only 1900 hogsheads Of sugar were
destroyed by the rebel mob at New Orleans, and
there are $4,000 hogsheads sugar and molasse:
there ready for shipment North. A number o.
rebel prisoners were brought on her, including
ex- Surveyor General Butts, Of Georgia.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-06-23
From, washington.

WASHINGTON, June 81, 3 p. M.-Having learn
ed that reports of an exciting character were in
dustriously circulated in Philadelphia and New
York respecting the affairs in front of Richmond
l called at the War Department for information,
and was assured that no advices had been receiv-
ed which Indicate any engagement of a character
beyond the daily skirmishing growing out of re-
connoissances, and none announcing any change
in the general position of our forces before Rich
mOnd.
LArER.-The following message was received
at the War Department at 3:l5 p. NJ:
McCLELLAN's HEADoUARTERs,(
June 81, $50 P. NJ.
Hon. E. NJ. Stanton. Secretary of War:
Things are pretty quiet to-day. There is not
quite as much Smelling as usual. Our prepare
tons are progressing well. The enemy opened
fire with some heavy guns yesterday, but did no
harm. (Signed) G. b. MCCLELLAN.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-06-23

ST.. LOUIS. June 22.-Gen. Scho6eld, CON-
handing the Federal forces in Missouri, has
issued an order holding rebels ana rebel sympa-
thisers responsible in their property, and ii need
be in their persons, for damages hereafter com
mitted by guerrillas or marauding parties in this
State. Five thousand dollars for every soldier
or Union citizen killed, from one to FIVE thousand
for every one wounded, and the full value of all
property destroyed or stolen by guerrillas. will
be assessed and collected from the class of per-
sons above mentioned residing in the vicinity of
the place where the act is committed.
The sun thus collected will be paid over to
the legal heirs of the soldier or citizen killed, or
the person wounded, or to the rightsul owner of
the property destroyed or stolen. This order is
very stringent, and abundant machinery has been
provided to carry it into speedy effect.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-06-23
From mcCIeiIan.. Army.

HEADQUARTERS, June 22.-To-day has been
remarkably quiet. Brisk skirmishing all day
Yesterday and last night, and everything indi-
Gated that a general engagement was at hand.
The enemy advanced in strong force on our lines
last night, but being promptly met soon retired.
The Richmond papers contain a dispatch from
Montgomery, Alabama. saying Beauregard and
staff had arrived there, on their way to Rich
mond. 1t is said that he would be followed by a
large portion of the Mississippi army, but sufi
eient force has been left under the invincible
Bragg to check the advance of the vandals under
Halleck.
The Charleston Mercury of the 18th gives an
account of the engagement on James Island on
the previous Sunday, acknowledging severe loss
on both sides, without material change of posi-
ton