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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-02-20

HIS RULING PAssIoN.-AIany men are noted
all through their lives and even in their dying
hours for consistency. Their ruling passion is
always manifested even until they have passed
the borders of the grave. 1t will probably be
so with Floyd. His propensity is to steal, no
matter what so long as he can steal. When in
the cabinet he stole every thing hg could lay
hands on and now when nothing else is left for
him at Fort Doneson, why, he steals a,eay-
Stealing is his "fort"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-02-20
Tbe Wnmont 4Beait.
BRATTLE BORO'
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY'2o, 1862.

THE PHOENIX to-day contains revised roll
of the officers and prvates of the 9Th Regiment
including the names of those recruits added
since the companies arrived in camp. The list
is believed to be very nearly perfect. 1t will
be seen that most of the companies have an
oyerplus of men, and if the full number are
not mustered in, the most inefficient will be
"weeded out" until the companies are reduced
TO the maximum standard of 10l men, includ-
ing officers, each.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-02-20

OUR GALLANT NAvY.--The navy of the
United States has always been so small as to
excite the mirth of European powers, albeit it
caused England some serious thoughts in the
war Of 1Sl2-15. Since the breaking out of
the rebellion it has been materially increased,
but it has called forth none but derisive re-
marks from European papers and their cores
pondents. Yet our navy, small as it is. has
really done wonders since the war for the
Union commenced in earnest, 1t has opened
Port Royal, captured Fort Henry, and material
" assisted in the reduction of the enemy'
works at Roanoke Island and Fort Donelson
In these engagements it has performed prodi
ges of valor against formidable land batteries
Hurrah for our Navy.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-02-20
CEN. BURNsIED sUCcAssFrL.
CAPTURE OF ROANOKE ISLAND.
$500 Prisoners Taken.

BY the arrival of the gunboat Stars and Stri-
pes at Fortress Monroe, official and other re-
ports are received of the capture of Roanoke
Island, Elizabeth City and Edenon.
The bearer of dispatches to the government
reports that the rout of the rebels at Roanoke
Island was complete. Three thousand priso-
ners were captured. All the rebel gunboats
were burnt or captured, except two which es-
capped by the Dismal Swamp canal. The fejer-
al loss was ~ killed and about 40 wounded
wounded.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-02-20

EXCHANGE OF PRIsoNERs.-The rebel au.
thorities have refused to allow commissioners
Fish and Ames TO pass within their lines, to
look after the comfort of our prisoners. They.
however. succeeded in negotiating general ex-
change of prisoners on liberal terms An equal
exchange was agreed on, but the confederates
had three hundred more prisoners than we, and
with commendable magnagimity, they proposed
to release those also on parole, if our govern
ment would agree to release three hundred of
their men that may next fall into our hands. 1t
is understood they will continue to release
prisoners in this way, as they take them, ex-
pecting that we shall reciprocate. The conled-
crates came to this determination before the
battle at Roanoke Island and Fort Donelson
put the balance of prisoners in our favor, and
their magnanimty is thus a challange to the
same generosity on our part. -Four hundred
of our prisoners are expected to leave Rich
mond in day or two, in exchange for an equal
number of confederates lately sent back.
Those who have friends in the hands of the
enemy will rejoice in the prospect of their
speedy return.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-02-20

was shot through both legs on the Sth inst, by
G. o. Leonard. AS he was emerging from the
basement of the Baptist Church, the rear of
which is used for target, Mr.. Leonard was
engaged in sighting rifle, the ball Of which
broke the bone of one leg and passed through
the flesh of the other. OF course the discharge
was accidental
Hinsdale has furnished two boxes of bedding,
clothing, dressings, &C., valued at Sl66,S4, to
DR.. S. G. Howe for the use and comfort of our
soldiers in camp and in hospitals.
MARK THE ScoUNDREI.-The following note
of warning from Rev. DIR. Barstow of Keene,
shonld attract universal attention. The fellow
has been long in the swindling business--rep-
resenting himself often as from West Keene
as son of "Dca. Kimball," calling himself
"IIenry A. Vernon" James DANA" &C., at
other times. Marx him!
KEENE, n H., Feb. IL, 1862.
TO the ClGgy OF Neio England You are
hereby warned against gentlemdnly scamp OF
light complexion, when his hair and whiskers
are not colored) who has already humbugged
myself and many of my brethren by raising
smalls sums of money under false pretences.
He sometimes takes one name and sometimes
another. Like the one possessed with devils,
"His name is legion" But he generally puts
himself off as q great friend Of mine, and his
father is represented as deacon in our church,
or tie Superintendent Of cur Sabbath School
Sometimes he has lost his money in one way,
and sometimes in another. Sometimes he has
broken arm and sometimes he is convaescent
from fever but has been detained till his
money is exhausted If he can borrow SO OF
SO just to carry him home, he will return the
money t. ~ lie very next mail after he arrives al
home. THIS is about the amount of his story
as hav- ceived letters from several brethren
in Connecticut Massachusetts, and Vermont
| hy way of inquiry concerning him and his
/ whereabout and it is time to stop this ADJUST
of men whose Office it is to show kindness
| VIZ tie editors Of newspapers copy this notice
erteasirely; and thus odtige many rhose dener
olence has been outraged By this impoStor?
Respectfully, &C.,
H. s. BARSTOW
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-02-20
PARTICULARS OF THE FIGHT.

The advance from Hattcras took place on
Wednesday morning, February 5, the expedi-
ton consisting of about 90 vessels. The fleet
anchored off Stumpy Point that night, and next
day proceeded to the entrace of Crotean Sound.
After a reconnaissance, the attack on Roanoke
Island commenced on Friday. The gunboat
Underwater led the column. The rebel feet
was attacked and dispersed in half an hour by
a portion Of our fleet, while the remainder at
tackled the land batteries. The Fight continued
until dark. During Friday right 10000 Of our
men were landed, and on Saturday morning
1000 of our men were advanced. \ masked
battery of three guns was soon discovered by
skirmlshers, and was attacked in front and ON
both TANKS. The Massachusetts DIST, 2jlh and
9th (Col Lee, and the 10Th Connecticut. and
9th and DIST New York regiments were particu-
larry engaged. The 2jth Massachusetts and
10Th Connecticut suffered most severely. The
fight lasted only two or three hours, when the
battery was abandoned
Our troops then pursued the rebels and sur
rounded their camps, and took nearly then
whole force prisoners. D. Jennings Wise, SOL
of Henry A., and the editor of the Richmond
Enquirer, was wounded, and was shot twice
while endeavoring to escape in boat.
Col. Russell, of the 10Th Connecticut, wG'
killed at the head of his regiment Lieut.. Col
Nosier de Monteil, of the D'Epincuil Zouaves
was also killed. No other officers were killet
above the rank of lieutenant
The prisoners, between 2000 and 5000, wert
about to be sent to n W York by the 5. ],
Spaulding and other steamers. Among then
are ~ or 10 colJnels, lieutenant colonies anc
majors.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-02-20
EIGHTH REGIMENT.

The 9Th Regiment Vermont Volunteers wa.
reviewed by the Governor, on Tuesday. and i'm.
mediotely inspected by Adjutant and Inspector
General Washburm The inspect N was
thorough and the men were found to be very
thoroughly armed and equipped for their cam
paign.
Capt. John w. Jones, U. S. A., arrived in
town Tuesday afternoon and Immediately com
menced mastering in the regiment, completing
the same Wednesday morning. He will i'm
mediately pay the expenses for recruiting the
regiment, and the non commissioned officers
and privates will receive their 81 per month
from the State. The remaining portion of then
wages will probably be paid in few days.
Both the 7th and Sth Regiments will be placc
in Gen. Phelps Brigade. They are liable tC
leave on very short notice, just as soon as YES
sells are ready for their embarkation. Thei
immediate destination is Ship Island.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-02-20

make an immediate attack on GAINESVILLE. if the
state OF the weather will permit. We are now
firing national salute from Fort Cairo, Gen
Grants late post, in honor ofthe glorious achie-
vement.
Geo. w. CuLLUM, brigadier general of volun-
teers and U. s. A. and chief of the staff of Enpi.
neers.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-02-20
FROM THE UPPER POTOMAC

Rebel Camp Surprised by Gen Lander.
THE BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD CLEARED.
Gen Lander made forced march Thursday
night surprising and breaking up rebel camp
at Bloomery Gap, Western Virginia, killing IS,
capturing II commissioned officer and IS pri
Yates, while losing but 2 men and 6 horses
himself, lie led the attack in person at the
head of the LIST Virginia cavalry. This opens
the Baltimore and Ohio railroad to Hancock
again. Gen Lander, having cleared his depart.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-02-20
LOCAL INTELLIGE NCE.

vi. g. Mass. RAlLRoAD.-At the annual
meeting of the Stockholders of the Vermont &
Massachusetts Railroad, at Boston on Wednes-
day of last week, a spirited Hare-up occurred
which resulted in revolution in the manage
ment Mr. John J. Swift, one of the old board
of directors, said that he should decline serving
with the present Board of Directors if it was re-
chosen that the whole course of the board
had been Illegal and that Mr., Cheever was only
President de tacto and not de juro. There was
according to law no treasurer of the Corpor-
alton, and the company had violated both the
General Statutes Of the Commonwealth and
their own bylaws. Mr.. Cheever made an ex-
PLANTATION Of the subject, and said that Mr..
Swift was a member of the Board and if there
was fault he was participant.
On motion of Mr.. f. H. Derby, the tenth
article of the bylaws of the corporation was
amended so as to reduce the amount of bonds
required of the Treasurer from $4,000 to SO,
600. 1t appears that for two years the Treas
urer has not given any bonds, and this, together
with the fact that the vacancy caused on the
Board of Directors by the death of Mr.. Whit
temore was never filed thus leaving the cor
| poration with one less Director than the law re-
! quires, was the ground on which Mr.. Swift &C.
cused the Board of Directors of having acted
in violation of the General Statutes and the by.
laws of the company.
The committee to collect votes for Directors
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-02-20

CHESHIRE COUNTY, n H.-A fire occurred
in Keene, Thursday evening, Feb. 9th, destroy
ing the building first South of the Town Hall,
owned by Geo. Ii. Richard, and occupied by
Stephen Barker, II. d. Randall, and S. Wood
ward & Co. Richards loss was 250Oi insured
$1,000 in Cheshire mutual. Barker's loss was
S250O to $1,000; insured $1,000 in Cheshire
Mutual. Woodward & Co.'s loss, $1,000 in
sured $500 in Home Company. Randoll's loss
$1,000 fully insured in the Home Co. The
Republican thinks that the fire might have been
subdued with little loss had not the reservoirs
been Theoretically sealed with snow and ice
Algernon Hill, a son OF Joseph Hill of Keene
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-02-20

Messrs Blake, Brothers, Bankers of Boston,
at "a percent premium. The Messrs Blake
were natives of Bratlehoro, and now own con-
siderable property in this village. Hon John
r. Blake, one of the partners, has represented
Brattleboro in the House and was a Senator
from this county in 1851, and again in 1852
These men know the substantial worth of YER
mont securities.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-02-20

Contributions EoR SoLDIERs.-On the 4th
page of to-days paper may be found list OF
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-02-20
ANOTHER OFFICIAL DISPATCH.
CAIRO, Fehrnnry l7th.

ITTT'
To Major General Mcclellan The Union
flag floats over Fort Donelson. The Carondo-
let, Capt Walker, brings the glorious intelH
gence. The fort was surrendered at o o'clock
Sunday morning. Generals A. Sidney Johns
ton and Buckner, 10000 prisoners and large
amount of material of war are the trophies of
the victory. Loss heavy on both sides Floyd
the thief, stole away during the night previous
with five thousand men, aud is denounced by
the rebels as traitor, am happy to inform
you that flag officer Foote though suffering with
his foot, with the noble Characteristic of our
navy, notwithstondin his disability, will take
up Immediately two gunboats and with the
eight mortar boats which he will oyel take, will
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-02-20

And the five first named were declared elected.
Those with an asterisk (D prefxed to their
names were members of the old board.
Robert Hale was formerly from Caledonia
County, and was at one time Superintendent of
the Connecticut and Possumpsic Rivers Rail.
road.
When the result was declared Mr.. Cheever
warned the stockholders to attend all the meet
ings, and beware Of the one man power, for
there was person who wanted to rule every
body.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-02-20

"IHE WHOLE HoG."-Lorenzo Brown OF
Vernon slaughtered hog a few days sncc,
that weighed 1000 pounds the LIST of January,
and which dressed $50 pounds. The hog was
sold To Mr.. Amos W. Ross Ct Norhfed, Ms,
who instead of having it dressed in the usual
way had it skinned, the skin to be stuffed and
kept for exhibition. The hide weighed %
pounds and one of the hams weighed ia
pounds The hog was cross Of the Norfolk
and Mackay breeds.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-02-20

INTEREST PAID.--The Secretary of the Treas
ury advertises in our columns that the ntesest
on the 7,3 Treasury notes due February 10th,
will be paid in coin at the offices of the Assis-
tant Treasures in New York and Boston. We
are also informed that the coupons will be
cashcd at either Of the Banks in this village,
which will be a convenience to most Of the
holders of said notes in this vicinity.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-02-20
ESCAPE OF FLOYD WITH FIVE THOUSAND ME,

Two Rebel Generals and Fifteen Thousand
Prisoners Taken.
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CINCINNATI, February 12.-Special despatch
es to the Gazette and Commercial, dated Fort
Henry 10th inst, gives the following account
of the gunboat expedition up the Tennessee
river:
After the capture of Fort Henry the Licking
ton, Conestoga and Tyler gave chase to the
rebel steamer Dunbar, and on reaching the
Memphis and Louisville Railroad bridge set
fire to portion oft, and captured some stores.
etc. They then passed on in chase of the Dun
bar, but did not overtake her. 1t is supposed
that she escaped by running up some creek.
During the night the gunboats went to Flor
ence, Alabama, the head of navigation, and two
hundred and fifty miles from paducah. Every
where along the river they were received with
astonishing welcome by numerous Union iUmi
lies in Southern Tennessee and Northern Ala
hama, and at the towns along the river the old
flag was looked upon as a redeemer, and hailed
with shouts of joy.
Captain Gwynn, of the Tyler, has recruited
thirty men for service on the gunboats, and says
he can get enough for the whole fleet.
The people of Florence are so delighted at
finding the Stars and Stripes once more giving
protection to them, that they were prepared to
give grand ball to the officers of the gunboats
but they could not remain to accept of their
courteses.
Wherever our boats landed and the people
became assured that we did not come to des-
troy but to save, they seemed to have no means
too extravagant to express their delight and
joy.
Our gunboats captured four steamers, incud-
ing an unfinished gunboat, and burned seven
others.
They captured large quantity of stores and
one hundred and eighty stand of arms.
JnDOpT,N-Ji IpDn I-ENJrTrrL-V
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The portable houses purchased by Gov. Hol-
brook for the use of the Sth Regiment, will be
bought by government and taken to Ship lslad
for the use of our troops. They can be used
for quarters and hospitals or for the quarter
master and commissary departments as may be
desirable. For almost any such purpose they are
invaluable, and at their first cost can be put up
cheaper than any other quarters possessing
equal convenience and accommodations.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-02-20
U. S. FLAG STEAMER PHILADELPHIA, !
Of Roanoke Island, February 8.

Roanoke Islands, ours ! Its military authori-
ties struck to us yesterday. Their means of
defense were truly formidable and were used
with a determination worthy of better cause.
They consisted Of two deliberately constructed
works, mounting twenty-five heavy guns, three
being l00-pounder rihed guns, and other bat
teries mounting 20 guns, large proportion of
these also being OF heavy ,alber, and some
rihed. There were also eight steamers of two
guns each, and each with rifed gun with the
diameter of a 32-pounder, prolonged obstruc-
ton of sunken vessels and piles to thwart
our advance, and body of men numbering
scarcely less than five thousand, who are now
our prisoners. Fighting commenced on the
morning of the 18th at eleven o'clock, and con-
tinued till dark. 1t was resumed the next morn
ing early lasting till well into the afternoon,
when by bold charge of our army the rebel
flag was made to succumb and our own was
hostcd everywhere on the island. No attack
could have been more completely executed, and
it was carried out precisely in accordance with
the arrangements made before the expedition
left Hatteras. A detailed account of the naval
operations will be forwarded hereafter. sub
nit herewith general order to be read on
quarter deck of each vessel.
Respectfully, (Signed) J. NJ. GoLDsBoRoUGH.
To Hon Gideon Wees.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-02-20
CAPTURE OF ELIZABETH CITY.

On Sunday afternoon fleet of II gunboats
sailed for Elizabeth City, which was shelled,
and having been evacuated and partially burnt
by the rebels, was occupied by our forces.
Elizabeth City was about half burnt by the
rebel soldiers. The people of the town sent off
a deputation to Com Goldsborough, asking him
to send force to assist in extinguishing the
flames.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-02-20
DISPATCHES RECEIVED AT wAsnxoTo.
FORT DoNnLsoN CAPTURED.

ANOTHER GLoRI0Us v1cToRr
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-02-20
The Rebels Run from Bowling Green

A despatch from Maj Gen Buell. at Louis
vile, Saturday, to Gen Mcclellan at Washing
ton, states that Gen Mi,chel's division of fed
eral troops by forced march reached the river
at Bowling Green, Saturday morning, ard com
menced building bridge to cross, the enemy
having burned their bridge at l o'clock the
same morning, and began evacuatiug the place
as fast as possible when Mitchell arrived.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-02-20
IMPORTANT FROM TENNESSEE.
OUTBREAK OF UNION FEELING.

The Gunboat Expedition up the Tennessee
River.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-02-20

The Unitarian Parish passed last Sunday,
unanimously, some resolutions highly compli-
mcntary to Rev. Mr. Williams, their late Pas
tor on the occasion of his leaving to become
Chaplain of the Sth Regiment The last reso-
luton was, in effect that of the New York
church which voted their pastor "leave of alb
"sence so long as Providence had use for him
Sin the army, but when Providence had done
"with him they wished him to come back to
"Hem."
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-02-20
GENERAL ORDER.

The general order of the federal naval COM
mnnder to his me7 is as folows:-
"Iour efforts of yesterday and day before
against the enemy were alike worthy your selves
and the sacred cause our glorious fla uphods
thank you for them, and congratulate YOU up
on the results achieved. No communicative
chief could have been more CALAMITY sustained
or could have desired a more gratifying display
of GOODNESS, skill aud discipline. We have got
more work of the kind to accomplish, and will
soon deliver another blow to crush the hydra
of rebellion. From what have already wit
messed, am sure YOU will do it well.
(Signed) J. NJ. GoLDsBoRoUGH."
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HOW THE VICTORY WAS GAINED.

The whole work was finished on the atler-
noon OF the Slh, after hard days fight g. oy
brilliant charge in the center Of the lSiana
and rapid pursuit of the enemy 10 lhe nor'n
and, resulting in the capture OF the prisoners
mentioned above We have had no t''ne 10
nearly sooo Our men fought bravely and
haSe endured most manfully the hardships Incl
dent to fighting through swamps and dense
,hicke,s II is impossible TO give the details
of the engagement or to ment ion merilorions
otHcers and men, in the short time allowed tor
writing this report. The reports Of the brga-
dier generals have not yet been handed in. 1t
is enough to say that the officers and men OF
both arms of the service have fought CALAMITY,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-02-20

WnITINGHAM.-A Mrs. Stockwell between
so and 90 years Of age, who was boarded by
the town, with her husband, in IL private fami-
ly was burned to death few days since by her
clothes catching fire from stove which she was
passing. Her husband was in the room with
her, but before he could obtain help her clothes
were burned off of her. She lived about twelve
hours Her husband, an old man about a
hundred years old was burned considerably by
endeavoring to extinguish the flames.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-02-20
OFFICIAL FROM COMMANDER FooTE.
The following official dispatch was received
NJ Washington Monday afternoon:

NAIKO, TtbruaIy, IIIh,
To HoN. GIDEON WELLEs The Caronde-
let, just arrived from Fort Donelson, brings in
formation of the capture of tina, fort by our
land forces, yesterday morning, with $4,000
prisoners, including G, ncrals Buckner and
Johnston. The loss is heavy on both Sides
Floyed escaped with 5000 men during the the
night. ! go up with the gunboats as soon as
possible and shall proceed to Clarksvie with s
mortar boats ON the way, with which hope to
attack Clarks,ille. My foot is painful but not
dangerous. The army has behaved goriously.
| shall b. able to take hut two iron clad gun.
boats, as the others are disabled. The trophies
are immense, aud particulars will soon be Civ
en-. A. ii. FooTE, Flag Officer.
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DESTRUCTION OF THE REBEL FLEET.

All the rebel fleet was sunk or burnt, except
two boats, the Roanoke and Beaufort. which
escaped through the canal. The Seabrd which
was the flagship ofthe rebel Commodore Lynch,
was run down and bearded, and the gallant
commander escaped to the shore by swimming.
Official Dispatches.
special messenger arrived at Washington
Friday morning, bringing the following dis
patches -