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THE WORK TO BE DONE.

1t is useless TO disguise the work that. as
self governing people, We have to do. We
should no longer be frightened BY the hard
word aholitionist. Abolitionism, as the princi
pie of small party in the Unite States is
far behind the wants of the present time.
The question now before the American people
is "the rights of man." not only of four mil
lions of Africans, but of all mankind. Adolf.
tionism is but a small element of the great
question at issue America has for nearly
century made herself the great field for the set
Element of the question of human rights, and
the whole civilized world is now looking on in
the present conflict with the greatest interest
and concern. 1t is ruinous, belittling and con-
temptible TO regard the conflict only as a party
issue between two opposite political measures in
the United States. Such an attitude is as un-
worthy of the people as it is of the magnitude
of the question.
Setting abolitionism aside, let us take an
analytical view of the structure of society in
the slave States. This society consists of
foreign people, of an African nation, with white
chiefs the Alricaas furnishing the laborers,
and the poor whites being the lowest class.
This society is, in its structure, essentially a
foreign nation, an African nation, ignorant and
barbarous. wholly unfit for a component part of
a free people The chiefs are the white slave
holders, and the poor whites are the lowest and
most degraded class of the society.
Such is the natural condition of society in
the slave States and the present war has
grown out of the necessity which this society
- u"uer OF assuming political condition in
u'' accordance with its true character. 1t is
impossible to include two nations so wildly diff.
'erent as the Anglo Americans and the African
'nder the same form of government The io-
ORANGE OF the African AID OF the moor ,,bi,e
nan renders despotic form of goverrr,or,
'nevitable and it is this form of goverrn,o,,
or which the white chiefs of Saxo, African So
iety of the South has struck. The slave bo,
'er aims to become lord and prince the poor
ihite class is to furnish the standing army. and
gnorant African labor is to be the great sub
tructure on which this towering fabrick Of po-
tical grandeur is to rest. In this way an g-
GRANT, barbarous nation on our south is strug-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-10-30

per man was demanded, for which thew were
promised good fare, and good accommodations.
They agreed to these terms, although twenty
five dollars is the proper price for the passage.
and good fare, and gave Mr.. BRoTr. as security
for the payment o the passage money, their cpr-
tifcates, which were demanded, for p,ymen,
averaging five months pay, and mileage. which
were payable in New York, and are now in the
hands Of Mr.. |. b. EAGER, agent for Mr..
BRoTT, at No. 10f Wall-street.
The fare received was wormy pea SCUM.
wormy salt junk, and wormy hard bread. mis-
cradle rotten potatoes and very poor "slops."
called ten and coffee. The meals had to be
eaten on the bare deck, rain or shine.
The sleeping accommodations were on rough,
hard boards, in steerage--no bedding.
The accommodations aud fare were by no
means equal to that received by the sailors in
the forecastle and what was left BY the sailors
after their meals was far preferable, when it
could be got, to the fare actually received by the
soldiers.
The understanding with the Captain and
agent when the soldiers engaged their passage
was, they should be allowed to eat at the second
table, and the Captain and agent stated, as fur
Their evidence, that the fare would he good ;
that they would be willing to eat at the same
table with the soldiers-the fare should be such
as they we're themselves willing to eat.
As there was freight slowed near the steer
age occupied by the soldiers the matches were
closed down in stormy weather and the sick SOL
ders were ordered on deck, where they were
obliged to stand through the storm, on one &C.
casion all night. and stood in water running over
their ankles. One very sick soldier was taken
out when the matches were closed, and the wa
ter washed over him he died in few hours
after his arrival here.
Citizen passengers who engaged passage in
the steerage after the soldiers, were allowed to
take the hunks occupied by the soldiers, paying
no more, and ev en- less, in some cases. therefor,
and at the same time were allowed to eat i'm the
5 icond cabin and sleep in the same in stormy
weather, while the sick soldiers were excluded
altogether, and were obliged to shift for them
selves, as best they could, on deck.
What can be said of such treatment to sick
soldiers. under such circumstances?
The following is list of some of the name.
subscribed by the soldiers who received the
treatment as above
(Signed) George T. Morrell, Co. Il, l4h Maine
Corp VIM. II. Murray, Co. Il, 9TH VI.
Chester Derby, Co. A, 18th Vermont.
Michael F. Martin, Co. a, 9Th Vermont.
Henry J. Hail. Co. +, 9TH Vermont.
James p. McIntire, Co +, 18th Vermont.
John Austin, Co. d, eth Vermont.
Francis McNaly, Go. +. 7tl Vermont.
Ellis B. Draper, Co. F, IN Vermont
Henry w. Dow, Co. +, 9TH Vermont
Henry H. Bell Co. +, 9TH Vermont.
Charles A. Parker, Co. b, 9Th Vermont.
James Collin, Co. b. 9TH Vermont
William 5. Walker, Co. +, 9Th Vermont
Peter 'latro's mark, y, Co. y. 9TH VT.
George a. GUILTY. Co. b, 9TH Vermont.
H. Ransom, cook
The New England Soldiers Relief Associa
tion receive most if not ALL of the soldiers WHIT
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-10-30

The elections in Pennsylvania, Ohio and
Indiana show democratic gain of Represen.
tativos for the next Congress. If the demo
Gratis chosen are of the Buchanan stamp, it is
great misfortune; if they are true Union, war
democrats, determined to sustain the Gov ern-
ment in crushing out the rebellion, and to aid
the President in all measures to effect the same,
it is all right; no harm will be done. As Val
landigham is defeated, we hope there are none
of bis stamp among the members elect, if there
are We should wish them wholly and altogether
with jeff. and his band of traitors. There are
in reality but two parties in the country, the
party Of freedom, and the party of slavery
Lincoln and his supporters, and JEFF. Davis and
his minions OF these last, sympathsers with
the rebels, we have too many at the North, too
many even in our own state, and it they would
all "colonize" 10 Rebellion, or to africa, we
would have a day of public rejoicing and
thank, giving, Spot the friends of secession
set mark upon them that they may be
Stunned by oil loyal men as we would shun the
cholera
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-10-30

Business at Montpelier seems TO be going on
satisfactorily, so far as we can learn. The
choice CT Mr. Foot again to the Senate seems
TO give univ ersal satisfaction, not only at home
but in other states, His experience IN public
aflars, his devotion to his duties, his ability as
presiding officer, and the confidence and re-
spect which he has won in the Senate render his
reelection eminently proper His speech re-
Gently delivered at Montpelier is published in
several papers of the state, and highly compli-
menlod. Vermont may rely upon him to sus
tain her honor and to defend her rights and
those Of the country.
The several societies which hold their annual
meetings at Montpelier during the session OF
the Legislature, have already met and transac-
ted their usual business. We have already
noticed that of the Vermont Historical Society.
Among others we see that the Vermont Med
ical Society, the Vermont Bible Society, and
the Vermont Colonization Society haveheld their
meetings, chosen their officers, and had interest.
ing services.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-10-30
GBe Dermont 35enit.
BRATTLEBORO,
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 80, 1864.

The war news begins to be little more inter-
esting than it has been for some time, and there
are indications Of active work ere long. Our
troops under Gen. Schofeld have recently
gained victory over the rebels in the northern
part of Arkansas, routing an army Of 5000 or
more and taking some artillery and few horses
&c. 1t is also stated in one of the New York
papers that federal force of 200 with one
piece of artillery, stationed at Waverly Tenn.
were attacked by 500 rebcls few days since.
and that after a desperate fight the secesh were
routed with considerable loss. 1t is further
stated that Galveston, Texas, has been taken BY
our troops, after having been evacuated by the
rebels. Moreover it is asserted that the grand
army Of the Potomac has in fact commenced an
Lee. Gen. Pleasanton crossed the Potomac a
few miles below llarpel's Ferry on Sunday
morning last with his cavalry, and was immedi-
ately followed by Gen. Burnside with large
force. 1t is understood that Gen. Mcclellan is
nearly ready to start. perhaps before this is
printed, will have already crossed the river.
From these signs we have faith that some
thing is ere long to be done. From the South
and the West we have rumors of action, and
we trust that the President and lis Generals
understand the absolute Necessity of immediate,
determined, and decided work if they would
save the country from ruin.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-10-30
LOCAL INTEILIGE N Gle.

CooN HuNTING.--A party of gentlemen of
this village, accompanied by others from Dunn.
merston, and headed by Philip Wells ESQ.,, got
up coon hunt this week. They proce eded to
the West River Bridge that one which is i'm
mortased by verse from one of our first
poets-whcre they left their horses and then
struck out through the woods in the direction
Of Townshend. From eight o'clock in the eve
ming until four in the morning they carried on
operations with a degree of activity that should
he initiated by the army of the Potomac.
Their dogs freed two coons; ard one of the
party performed the astonishing feat of climb
ing tall pine that measured thirty to forty feet
to the first limb. From the top of this pine
was shaken the largest of the two coons which
leaped some sixty feet to the earth and died
only alter long and brave contest with the
dogs This animal weighed twenty three
pounds, and was one of the latest, we venture
to say, that was ever seen. Who can beat this
SWORD PRESENTATION. The friends of
Lieut.. X. Haskins of Co. |, 10th Regiment of
Vermont Volunteer Militia, residents of Will
liam sville and vicinity, presented him with a
beautiful regulation sword belt ard sash, on the
evening of Wednesday Oct. 22d 1862. The
meeting was organized by appointing DR.. J..
Lamson, Esq, chairman, and Mr. James Ship
man wosselccted to make the presentation which
was accordingly done by him, comparing the
same with appropriate remarks.
Lieut.. Haskins responded in a neat and APP
propriate manner referring to the once happy
and prosperous state Of the country, and its
present unhappy and deplorabe condition. He
accepted the sword, Tor the present as a mere
loan, from them to him. But when be should
be able to convince them that he had well and
faithfully done his duty as a so der, he would
then regard it as his own. If he ever disgraced
it, he pledged himself that it should be return
ed to them that they might bestow it on some
one more worthy OF receiving it and bearing it
on he field of battle. But he felt that wher-
ever he should draw it from its scabbard.
whether upon parade, or the battle field its
bright blade would remind him of its generous
donors, the duties they expected him to perform.
and he trusted that from that duty he never
should think, however labolious or dangerous
it might be.
The sword was then buckled around him and
three hearty cheers were given for the Lieut.,
and after cordial grasp of the hand from his
many friends, the crowd dispersed and left for
home feeling confident that their soldier friend
would do his duty
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-10-30

The Springfield Republican has cayed in in
regard to its opposition to the lie election of
Gov Andrew. 1t thinks it might do harm to
reject him. 1t has probably learned by this
time that the "people" of Massachusetts are
determined to make him their Governor for
another year, and its opposition would injure
nobody but itself. But it cannot forget its spite
to Mr.. Sumner. 1t has cherished its hate for
him so long and heartily it has become a
second nature. 1t tries to find reasons for its
opposition to that good man and able statesman
but it seems to have bad lack in that direction.
In its endeavors to inform its readers why il
is continually bounding that Senator, it reminds
one of the stanza;
81 hate you, Dr. Fell
The reason why / cannot tell,
But this ! know full well,
hate you, DR.. Fell"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-10-30

Our readers will find rich treat in tie speech
of Charles Sumner the article by II. W. En-
merson on the Presidents Emancipation Proc
lamalion, and the article on Decayng Food on
the outside of to-day's paper.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-10-30

The last was busy week in cur village. On
Tuesday was the grand review of the three
Regiments then in camp: afterwards came the
"mustcIing in" of the men composing them.
and their departure 10 the seat of war. On
Wednesday the Fourteenth left, on Thursday
the Fifteenth. and on Friday the Sixteenth.
So now Vermont has furnished and sent
forward her whole quota of men called for by
the President. Tie State has heen pIomu in
raising the troops, the men have freely volun-
teered their service, ne drafting We believe, has
been lesored to, unless it may be in a very few
instances, and we think this State has been the
first TO send forward its full share to "head
quarters" TIE men we have sent are among
our best citizens; fair representation of the
strength, energy, patriotism and character of
NHmonlers, and We are sure they will do them
selves aud the State credit, provided they are
placed under skiliul and competent leaders.
Let Mr.. Lincoln and his cabinet. and the chief
Commanders of our Orme, do their duty and
this rebellion will ere long be crushed. If the
war still "drags IFS slow length along" the fault
will be the Presidents and that Of the officers
under him, and not the fault of the men who
have gone TO do the fighting.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-10-30

The Council of Censors adjourned sine die
this morning in pursuance OF resolution
adopted, without further action.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-10-30

ANIlErAM.-There was IL mistake in the
prom uncla'ion of this word given in our paper
short time since. 1t should have read, the
accent is on the second syllable, and not on the
last. An te tam. This is the pronunciation
given by Worcester in his Quarto Dictionary
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-10-30

The BEST SHOT YET.-Park Davis of ia
maica whnn returning from Brattleboro on the
22d inst, shot golden eagle in Dummerston
which measured across his extended wings 1-2
feet. Mr.. Davis shot this fellow from the top
of very tall elm with pistol the barrel Of
which is 3 l2 inches in length. Beat this if
you can
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-10-30

We take the following from the New York
Times of Monday. Let it be read and well con.
sidered. Such acts are outrageous and barba-
rous. This matter should be looked into i'm
mediately. win not Gov. lIolbrook see that it
is Investigated, find out who the guilty par
ties are and have them punished, so that our
brave Vermonters who have been toilirg and
fighting and suffering for their country, shall in
the future be secure from such impositions and
such infamous treatment.
Treatment of Volunteer Soldiers on the Vow
age from New Orleans to Now York.
Eighteen sick and discharged soldiers en-
gagged passage to come north, of Mr.. BRoTT, of
the firm of BRorT, DAVIS, e. ScHoNs, corner of
Neville and Gravier-slreets New Orleans.
on the steamer Cunlbrid. Forty-fye dollars
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-10-30

FROM BANK COMMISSIONERS REPORT JUST
IssUED.-B0nk Of BrahleJoro, dug. I, 1862 =
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-10-30

PROMoTloNs.-Gen.B Brooks, the late efficient
commander of the Vermont brigade, has been
promoted to the command of division, for gal
lantry at Antietam, where he was wounded
Col. Whiting of the 2nd regiment is acting as
brigadier now. The brigade has been augmen-
ted by the addition of the 25th New jersey regi-
ment of nine months men.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-10-10
Brigham Young is building = larg
Theatre at Salt Lake City
Reauty u Bacen,a Yeush.

He won love and deserved to win it,
for even in the lush ot lie he had none
OF the vices Of young men. II weak on
the score of dress and pomp-if he dotted
like . girl on flowers, on scents, on the
trappings Of horse---he neither drsnk,
nor gained. nor ran loose in love. Though
armed with the most winning ways and
the most glazing lip in London, no Aus-
bands peace was ever hurt By him, no
womAn's fame ever dragged BY him into
the miIe, He sought no victories like
those of 'Blount. He brought no shame
like Raleigh to the cheek Of one who loved
him more than her own name. No Lady
Rich, as in, Sidney's case, ever
Biushed whom he was named.,'
His life was pure as that Of Milton, or
that Of Pascal, though, unlike the. p$eta
of Paradise and the Penses, he Evsd ia =
court where gsIlantry was in vogue, and
beauty bought and sold. How lhsn with
al these claims on love and help did he
no. win his way to place? He sough, it;
never man with more haste and zeal, for
his brain beat with victorious conscious
ness OF power; he hungered to rule man
kind, and his blood had that fiery strength
which giows into white heat at an oppos-
ing blast. This question must be tried.
Why, while men, with far lower claims
that have got posts and honor, solicitor
ships, iodgeships, ecJstaryyhiaosnbas-
siea, did this man come TO pass the ripe
ago Of forty SIX without gaining power or
place /? Can III hxve been becx1se be wAs
not servile and corrupt3 If 70, logic IT,
o lie, and moral theories sham.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-10-10
record.
ET The yield of wheat in Iowa for tb

EVThe yield of wheat in Iowa for the
year 1862 is estimated at 80. .00o, 900 of
bushels. ,750,0 600 more than last year
The corn crop is estimated 1T 10000, 900
of bushels. l6. DOT, ,0O0 in excess Of last
year. Other crops are estimated as fol-
lows-oats 10 millions of bushels, hay l
million tons, ,snd sorghum molasses 3, 600,
600 gallons.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-10-10

WoUSDED.-so many killed and SO
many Wounded-is the form Of express
sion that for over year and half has
flashed over the telegraph wires, and been
licked at thousand Offices, carrying dis
may aud desolation TO ten thousand homes.
But do the wires tell the true story z
Are the wounds received upon the battle
field the only ones occasioned by the en-
emy's bullets? No. There are . thous-
and blce,aug hearts at home--wounds re-
ceived in this unholy rebellion-of which
telegraphic dispatches make no mention,
and of which The world will know no
Yacard
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-10-10

Fare as low as by any other Routsl
r r . 9 IA -
Fy THIS Route Frcfsh.s can be forwarded with dis.
paleA 10 New Yerk, Hostop, Pbiladeipha, ttmore
md points North, East and Southeast. Merchants
the East by This route Over Char ges and Damsges
promptly settled. RATES AS LOW AS THE Low
EST
III Askfor Tickets by way of tho ersat atwabask
Valley Route ,And be sure You geithsm.
NF New and Elegant Slice ping Z Cars are runfrom
Quincy 30 LAfsyst (260 milos that passen
can get good hile pursuin gtheirjour-
ney. Hf#fga f
II Baggage Checked from Ksokuk toallImper.
tant places, Eaetand South.
N. N.B...Tickets for Sale at the sorner Of
Main ana Second streets.
A iN. p. MDNSON, Ae
Freight and Ticket Agent,
inurai.a kEokUK. 10 WA. :
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-10-10
ER REIGHTk

+ R f. q II T S.
ny thfsr QUITE, Freighis OF all descriptions an be
orwardedfrom fAilateiphia. Nav YORK, Bo sion on
Baitimore,to or from any point on the Railrosds
OF ohio, Kentucky, indiana, Illinois, wfscons.n
Iowa or Missouri. BY RAILROAD DIRECT 500
The Pennsylvania Railroad also conn ects at Pitts
burg with Steamers BY which Goods can befor ard
Tennessee Cumberland, Illinois, Wisconsin,, ,Missis-
sppt Missup n. Kansas, Arkansas, and Red Rivera,
and tGlegelAnd Sandnsky aud Chicago withs m.
srs 10 alt ports o n the orth- Western Lake,
Mercha and Shippers entrusiiDg the trxnapoStA-
tion Of their reightto this CompanycAD rely with
confidence on iss speedy tfansit- tsf
The Hates of frsieAs
vania Central Aafirosd, are al all times AS FA-
v0kABLE An AXE EHARGEDBY oTHERRAIL-
ROAD COMPANIES.
IT BE pavtic ulaEto markpackages, s.vrA PEsH.
CEArnAL X. R.nIu
For Freight coDlractsor Shipping Directions Ep-
ply TO idress either OF the
Company.
k r. SASS, 2r Louis Miss ouri
ID. A. STEWART Freight agent. Pittshnrxh.
CLARkEd CO., Transfer Agents, -
III. W. BROWN d CO., Cine bnaii, q.
re. MELDRuM CO.. Madison, ind.
j. n. MOORE. Lou isx lle-k KY. |
W. W. AIkMAS n CO., Ey aIsv lille Ind
CLARKEA CO., CbtcsFo Ill. ss1
VII. d Il. l.. LANGLEY Gaiiipoiis, %.
E.B. HEAL, ,Par&essburg, Va.
HALL L. co n Marietta. q.
II =. FIERCE 4 Co. Znnssy lille o.
M'pQA k4I. MiGHIM. = Portsmouth q. -
N. k.MKEELY, Msy%viile, Ky.
]. 7. JOHNSON, Ripley, q.
JOfNToDD, Covington. KY.
G.. L.. HEAT0N, Cleveland O.
Il. MELDRuh, Gcn' Travelling Ag'uor
he South AnaWest.
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NO. 1872
Il EOkCE, MT. PLEASANT AND
IN MISCATINE
u s
.R n i Ii R OAD.
1862. SUMNER ARRANGEMENT. 1869.

CHANGE OF TIME.
On andnfter Wednesday Sept. 10th, 1862 and until
further notice, Trsius Ill be run ssfoilows:
M0FniDg Train
Leaves Fl Madison " Z 500 A. y. Mondays ex-
cepted) ekr-yva T~srzfEga8 8ET
Arrivcsat Keokuk al SAD A. NJ
Leaves heok ~ NJ ECO A N tSandays excepted,
Arrive AtFt. Madison a Ate:45 A NJ.
Aftern00n Train
Leaves Fit Madison Sundays sxeeptedS at 600
p Nj. T.
Arrives ut Keokuk ut 4 90 r. NJ
Leaves keokuk $50 r. al
Arrives ut II Madisea AT S.l5 p NJ
TToHpeciaf Trains WI be run between Keokuk and
Monrose for e9ht az psssngeSs. eetins with
all up river boats
III FSure connection made by morning train North
with Railroads East and West from Burlington Rock
Island and Davenport, and south with the ST. Louis
Line Of Packets, and keokuk. Fort nps Moines and
Minnesota RailroAd. E&& E&ta
WOODEN,
septl0-d Secretary.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-10-10

! AngAnUsstment - D. Appieton q Co.ss Albums.
tuth an assortmentof Csrfts dc YSssSeI Al Eif Il"
j. w. oGDEN'S CRY HOOK BroRr,
Apr9-d ssNs AatnA nd Qd streUts
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1862-01-18
ed by the President and BY the nations

ed BY the President and By the nations
voice.
The difficulties Of his position. the
embarrassment Of questions arising. the
amount OF labor to bedone, the ferocitv
and strength of the rebellion he was to
vanqal>h, were grouped together in =
manner SO effective As 10 viii sympathy
from a member who had imbihed pref.
udlceS against him !; and the modest and
steady assurance he manifested of All
early aud utter overthrow of the rebels.
gave contdence IN his capacity and
generaIShip that had not before exist.
Ell.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1862-01-18
New YORK, jim. II

Specials contain the fo.lnVin c:--The
Com nittee on Ways and " ans have
a greed to impose :. tax III railroad pas
sengcrs Of one fourth of cent per
mile
The joint committee on the eondn~t
of the w,r hal Gsr Fremont before
them today for several hours. The
General presented III elaborate state
ment Of his campaign IN Missouri.