Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-02-06

luton Of Coparncrshps &C. 81 each for three Insertions
II sent by mail the money must accompany the order
For BrsiSEss CARDS in the column from $500 to $500
per year according to the space they occupy.
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"Mr. Wilson issue an order that will cover
AL the prisoners that may be released in future,
ana allow them full pay for every day they are
confined in rebel prisons. Major, / have lust
learned there are over 100 now waiting for
'hcir p9,yi every man must be paid to-day, and
speed them on to their homes"
talI man wants commission in the regu-
lar army. Have you been in any battle yet,
sir ?" 81 was in the Mexican war" .That WON'T
do; that is too far back" "I was at Great
Bethel" "Ihat is better. will examine your
record myself and inform you ifyou are appoin-
ted"
a stout, healthy Young man wanted a COM
mission or clerkship "lIave YOU been in anv
battle p "No SIR ''rhcn it will be no use
to apply, for l shall make all my appointments
from the list of heroes those who fight the
country's battles must be cared for first"
Another wanted an appointment as Quarter
master. There are my recommendations sir,
and l would be glad if you can read them" -
81 cannot do it now, | have not the time: but
! will examine them "Vcry we'll" replied
the would-be quartermaster "just read them.
II you have any better man, according to those
papers, let him have the Office in that ca.e
don't want it."
a gentleman stepped up who appeared to be
an intimate friend Of the Secretary. "Ah,"
said the Secretary, II am glad to see you; |
have not seen you since we met at Wheeling, a
few years ago" He replied that he had been
engaged upon the Northwest Boundary ques-
ton and would like to have some conversa-
ton abo1t it. "Ah' said the Secretary, IL
will appoint time to see YOU and have the
whole matter talked over for | wish to know
all about it.
a man in citizens clothes wanted an appoint-
ment in the army. "Well." said the Secre-
tury of War, "what are your claims ?" | was
an aid-de' camp of COL Geary at the fight of
Bolivar, and am recommended for the appoint
ment by the President" "Ali right" said Mr..
Stanton, 81 will attend to your case" Individ-
ual insisted upon having promise, inasmuch
as he had got the Endorsement of the Presi-
dent" "lhe President, sir, is a very excellent
man, and would be glad if he hld an appoint =
ment for every man who applied which, un-
fortunately for his good nature, is not the
case" "Wcll, sir, | am from St. Louis, | am
Union man, and must go home, suppose"
"Weu, if can do anything for you, | will
write to you there"
\ soldier in the uniform of a sergeant, hand
ed in a recommendation for first lieutenancy
in an artillery corps. "Wel,' said the Secrc-
tarv, "have YOU ever smelt powder in baale ps
"Nol exactly, sir. but have always been ready ;
was in the Mexican war;" Cant help the
Mcxican war" said Mr.. Stanton, "that IS too
far back. Have YOU been in any engagement
in this war;" NO, sir all | want is to oct
in one. You can appoint me, and if YOU don't
like it, wont charge cent extra nav. if | can
only get the commission" The Secretary
laughed, said his case would be considered, ant
he would be informed if the appointment wa.
made.