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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-01-23
VERMONT ITEMS.

two story clearinghouse in Burlington,
occupied by Antony Liberty, was blown up by
the explosion of key of gunpowder on Friday
evening. Liberty was in the basement at the
time, saving wood, and the explosion sent him
up through trap door into the room above
where things were scattered promiscuously.
He was badly burned and it is doubtful if he
RECEIVERS. One child had a leg broken. The
particulars attending this powder plot and
the bold attempt forthe destruction of Liberty"
are to lie investigated.
Francis DEMO private in the Brandon COM
pany, died on the 1lth inst, at the Franklin
House, Rutland, from congestion of the lungs,
supposed to have been induced by the smoke
of fluid lamp which he left burning with the
wick unduly heightened on retiring to bed, fill
ing the room with SCOT.
Hon. Arad Stebbins of Bradford, and Judge
Of Probate for the District of Bradford, COM
mitted.suicide on the 10Th inst, by hanging
himself in his barn. He had been out of health
for the past three months, and all this time
has suffered from fits of mental depression, dur
ing one Of which, as it is supposed, he "shuf-
fled off this mortal coil" He had evidently
made his preparations the night before, as the
deed was committed soon after he arose in the
morning.
Mrs. Daniel Hammond of West Windsor
had her clothes set on fire by the explosion of
a Kerosene Oil Lamp, on the Goth ult., but
fortunately the'flames were extinguished before
any damage was done to her person. SO says
a correspondent of the Windsor journal. It's
generally believed that this article which is ex-
tensively used at the present time will not cx-
plode, Facts are however more stubborn than
theories and beliefs.
Aenas Ash Of Irasburgh was found dead in
his bed on the morning of the sth,-a result of
disease of the heart.
Mr. George H. Clark was ordained pastor of
the Congregational Church at ST. Johnsbury
Centre, Wednesday, Jan To-
The late Mrs Catharine II. Waldo, (says
Boston pOper) made provision for the payment,
upon the death of her husband, Henry S. Wal
do OF $4,000 to Middlebury college
At the annual meeting of the stockholders of
the Rutland and Washington Railroad, at Rut-
land on the 10th inst, two boards of Directors
were elected, one board by the original stock
holders, and the other board by the purchasers
oil the stock, which was sold at one mill per
share The first board elected lhos. IL. Can
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-01-23

SORGHUM IN OHIo.-In these days when
the ordinary sources of sugar and its kindred
sweets are "drying up" it is refreshing to find
new channels opening whereby an ample amount
of "sweening" can be obtained. From pres
ent Indications it would seem as if in a few
years we shall be comparatively free from the
cane brakes of Louisiana and the sugar plan
tations of the "Gem of the Antilles" The
Sorghum has stepped in opportunity and evin-
ces a capacity sufficient to meet in few years
all our needs
a Sorgham convention was held at Cncin-
natti on the 18th inst, at which fifteen splendid
samples of sugar were presented, and moases
enough to load a dray, all made from this sweet
plant The sugar was of very fine color and
handsomely crystalized. About 5000 900 gal
Ions of sirup were made in Ohio last fall, which
has been sold at an average of GO cents per
gallon, or about 81 100000. May of those
who tried succeeded in crysaizng their sirups
in "a to IS hours. One gentleman. Mr.. Myers
of Springfield, said be had made 100 barrels,
another 80, and so on. There is now no doubt
that the Sorghum can be proftably grown in
the latitude of Ohio from New York TO the
Rocky Mountains, and that it will, in few years,
furnish the staple sweets for that popuous
region.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-01-23

Union when both were endangered by the cor
ruptions of treason and intrigue, working upon
the most imbecile executive that ever occupied
the Presidential chair Mr.. Stanton is a man
who believes in putting down the rebellion at
all hazards and at any sacrifice short OF the in
tegrity and honor Of onr rational flag, and in
using any and every fundamentally that can
be made available for that purpose. In preserv-
ing the Union and in restoring its just authority
we are assured that he will leave slavery to take
care of itself as best it may, and that the army
will not engage in and rendition of fugiives
nor be employed for the preservation of the
rotten institution. Of Mr.. Stanton Col. For
ncy, Secretary of the Senate, who has known
him long and intimately, says:
at is almost twenty years since Edwin M.
stanton has made political speech. lie is a
severe student and profound thinker, and his
opinions against the rebels and against their
treason, have been the mature sentiments of a
statesman. In fact he has been ready to go as
the iarthest to annihate the rebellion. No
true Republican can justly find fault with such a
man, and the President, recollectng how prompt
~ the democrats come into the support OF
MS Administration, and bow generously they
contributed in men and means to the war, seized
the opportunity to prove his own individual
h6erallty and his grateful appreciation of the
patriotism of the democratic masses. In this
view the appointment of Mr.. Stanton will pro-
duce the most salutary consequences.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-01-23
~, loves soft vile and wOman's art,
Have oft o'ercome the stoutest heart"

ORGANIzED.-The company recruited for the
Sth Regiment at Williamsville was organized
on Friday of last week by the election of the
following officers:
Captain-Wiliam w. Lynde of Marlboro;
LIST Lieut-Geo. n. Holland of Newfane;
2nd Leut.-Joshua c. Morse of Newfane.
George +. Selleck of Brattleboro has been
appointed Orderly Sergeant.
The company recruited at Townshend was
organized the same day by the election of Off
GERS as follows:
Captain-Henry +. Dutton of Ludlow;
lst Lieut.-Alvin b. Franklin OF Newfane;
2nd Lieut-Wm. II. II. Holton of Jamaica
S. L. Howard of Jamaica is Orderly Ser
geant.
Capt Lynde has represented the town of
Marlboro the past three years in the General
Assembly. Capt. Dutton left the law office Of
Judge Sto!dard at Townshend to enter the SER
vice of his country. Orderly Seleck is one of
the craft, and is the fifth printer from this town
that has left his shooting stick in the office for
one of Uncle Sans muskets.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-01-23
LOCAL 1NTELLTGENCE.

! MILITARY MVTTERs.-The 1st Battery of
Light Artillery recruited for the sth Regiment
arrived at Camp llolbrook on Monday. The
company recruited at Townshend, Capt Dutton.
arrived on Saturday Of last week, and the
company from Willomsville, Capt Lyndc, ar
rived on Sunday.
The company recruited at Lunenburgh was
inspected by surgeon Gale on Tuesday. An
immediate organization will follow and the
company will arrive in camp this week. This
completes the Sth Regiment.
Lieut.. Col. u. NJ Brown of the Sth, was re-
Gently Adjutant of the 9th, instead of the 9th.
Vermont Regiment as We enormously stated
last week and the name of the Adiutant of
the 9Th is o. G. Mower, instead of o. J. Moore.
We learn that Col L. II. Stoughton of the
9TH Vermont Regiment has rendered his resig-
nation, owing, as rumor hath it, to some mis-
understanding between him and Gen. Smith
1t is not probable that his resignation will he
accepted especially in view of the fact that he
is reputed to be the best Colonel in the Yer.
mont Brigade. Major John Curtis Tyler of
the same regiment has also resigned.
Capt. +. A. Todd of Company C, 2nd Yer
mont Regiment has resigned and his resigna-
ton has been accepted by the War Department.
We have heard no reason assigned for this act
The company is now under command of Lieut.
John S. Tyler who has been in command most
of the time since the Battle of Bull Run, and
who has shown himself an able and gallant of
fcer.
Corporal II. o. Fife of Halifax, and Privates
Graves and Streeter of Vernon, all of Com
pany c, 2nd Vermont, and recently released
from confinement in the rebel prisons at Rich
mond, are now at home on a brief furlough.-
They propose to join their company in few
days, and are very anxious for another brush
with the rebels, when they hope to wipe out
old scores.
Lieut.. Col. Grant of the 9TH Vermont is at
home on a furough for few days. He is in
excellent health and looking finely. lie returns
this week.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-01-23

SENSIBLE DECISION. - The Supreme
Court of Connecticut have recently refused an
application for divorce based upon "the affec-
tons alienated to such an extent as to defeat
the ends of the marriage relation" We are
glad to make a note of this. This getting up
family breeze and naming it "incompatibility
of temper" for the purpose of obtaining di-
vorce, has been rather fashionable with those
who have found new "aiIinity"; but, to use
slang phrase, lit is about played out" at least
in Connecticut. We hope this example will
not be lost on the Courts in other States where
divorces have been so frequent that list of
them should appear in those papers at least
that announce births.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-01-23

Jack Montgomery of the Kansas Cavalry, is
hentuckian-a mild, gentlemanly, highly ed
ucated mana clergyman, and graduate of
Oberlin. When the Border Ruflians, in one of
their raids, reached Montgomery home, they
took him prisoner, tied him to a tree, and
brought his wife-an educated, accomplished
lady-and violated her person in the presence
OF her husband land that's what oils Mont
gomery.'
A correspondent Of The Portland Adcertiser
advocates tax of s. a head on dogs; one on
bachelors IRON 20 to 40 years and over of $40
TO sou, according to age and incorrigibility,
ana third tax on widowers, double that on
bachelors-the estimated amount of which
would be $4,000, 0OO-and also be beneficial
IN aoallng all the nusances thus taxed
o.. II Is understood that the contract let out by
secretary Cameron, for over million SPRING
held muskets, and over a quarter OF a million
OF rifles and carbines, will be ordered to be an
nulled by Congress. They will not be ayaila-
o'e IN The present war, and as they are to cost
on an average seven dollars each above the
manufacturers prices, they involve loss of
nearly S9,000,0OO.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-01-23

Too MANY CAvALRY.-It is intimated that
Gen. MCCLELLAN declares himself wholly uh-
able to use to advantage more than one-thrd
of the organized cavalry. Twenty or thirty reg
ments will doubtless be transferred to the in
fantry arm, where they can be used.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-01-23

The late Col. Colt is reported to.haye left a
fortune of S5,0OO,O00, or of $40. 900 900. the
margin being wide one, and the reader can
MI 1t up at his pleasure. His revolver was the
wheel OF fortune to him, and always right side
up.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-01-23

QUITE A SCENE.-On a recent occasion, as
the marriage ceremony was about TO be per-
formed in a church in neighboring town,
when the clergyman desired the parties wishing
to be married to raise up, large number OF
ladies Immediately rose.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-01-23

DoNT BE TOO SuRE.-The papers are becom-
ing filled with assurances from sd stinguished
sources" that the rebel armies are about to be
annihilated by the immense preparations and
mastery strategy of Gen. Mcclellan; that the
most perfect success is entirely certain, beyond
the possibility Of failure, &c. 1t is unwise to
brag so much beforehand. We overdd the
thing just before Manassas. Now let us wait
and do the Dragging afterward, if we have oc-
cason, as we hope and believe we shall. If we
do not have such occasion, we shall not feel or
appear SO foolish.-Boston Joaual
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-01-23

Mason and Slidell are at large, but we don't
think that Great Britain will accept them as
Ambassadors from the South. Though Mason
is free Mason, probably he will not he an
accepted one.--LouiSrHe Journal
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-01-23

ly erected in that village.
READINGS FROM SHAKspEARE.-An oppor.
tunity TO do charitable deed in most agree
able way, is offered to The public by the ladies'
of the Soldiers Aid Society. Hon. Hampden
Cults Of this village has kindly consented to give
an entertainment, to consist of selections from
Shakespeare Qlenry ". First Part,) and al
though we can only judge from the favor with
which this gentleman's readings have been re-
ceived elsewhere, we feel assured that an agree
able evening is in store for all who shall be
present upon this occasion. Mr.. Francis of
the Wessehoeft Water Cure throws open his
saloons for the use of Mr. Cults, and thus the
proceeds of the entertainment are secured for
the purchase of such articles as are necessary
for the further benevolent operations of our la
dies, in behalf of the sick and wounded soldiers.
The readings will occur this Thursday eve
ming and an admission fee of fifteen cents will
be charged at the door.
THE FESTIVAL of the Ladies Sewing Circle
connected with the Universalist Society in this
village, held on Wednesday evening of last
week, was an unexpected success, taking into
the account the forebodings induced by very
stormy day and evening. The ne, receipts will
amount to over @l40,-a gratifying encourage
ment to the Ladies aforesaid in their bencvo-
lent undertaking. There are but few more in
teresting or attractive gatherings in this place
than the annual Festivals of this Circle.
Notwithstanding to the non-re-
option of letters has there been some delay in the
acknowledgement of the generous contribution
of comlorters and blankets sent to our soldiers
by the Brattleboro ladies few weeks ago.
The articles were received in due season and
most gratefully appreciated. They were shared
between Company &, of the 2nd, and Company
+, Of the 4th, both of which were thus csm.
fortably supplied with bedding.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-01-23
The Location Of the Battle.

The position Of Zollicoffer on the Cumber-
land was one Of the three great rebel strong
holds in Kentucky-lhe frs being at Columbus
in the extreme west, soon to be assailed by the
great tolilla the second at Bowling Green,
in Central Kentucky, now imminently menaced
by Gen. Buell., and the third and most impor.
tant of all, in the east, being the one which
has just suecumbed before our gallant troops.
Naturally the latter position was the strongest
of the three and indeed it was for defence one
OF the very strongest points possible. Selecting
the mountainous region on both sides of the
Cumberland River at point where its course
runs from due south to due west and where
the hills, although Immediately upon the banks.
rise to an altitude of 300, $50 and 400 feet
above the level Of the river Zollicoher occu-
pied and fortified these hills, commanding all
approaches by the river from DO h directions.
as well as through the valleys of the creek on
the north and on the south. Behind these i'm
mense natural and artificial delences the rebels
were posted, capable apparently of bidding de-
fance to the assaults of any force. His forces
on the north side of the river, prior to his rein
forcement by Critienden's troops consisted of
six regiments, stationed on a hight 400 feet
above the river, commanding the approach from
both directions, AMI on the south side of four
regiments, commanding the valley of Meadow
Creek, and depression though the hills from
the SOUTH about mile TO the west. The geo.
graphical position of this intrenchment is as
follows From Somerset about fifteen miles
southwest; from Columbia, forty miles south
east and about six miles below the head of
steamboat navigation The position commands
all the coal mines, and many of the salt wells
south OF the Cumberland. Unluckily for the
rebels their main body moved out of this strong
post to assail our forces, and as Gen. Thomas
came up OPPORTUNITY as they hogan to fall back,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-01-23

CHAPLAINs.-An effort is making to reduce
the pay OF Chaplans. 1t would be more cred
liable to the movers TO devise some plan by
which the unworthy in that office might be
weeded out. A good Chaplain is worth all the
law allows him, while poor one would be bet
ter out OF the service than in il. at any price
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-01-23

A few months ago the editor of the Charles
ton Mercury prayed that our ships might be
sunk. Quite number of them, laden with
stone, have been sunk right before his ewes.
The Louisville Journal hopes he is grateful for
the answer to his prayer.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-01-23

The CONCERT by Mr.. Schuster and his pu-
pills, assisted by Messrs. Eichler, Kimball and
Apfebaum and Mrs. Sawyer and others, on
Monday evening, was largely attended despite
the pelting snow-storm. There are few more
successful instructors in instrumental music
than Mr.. Schuster, and none can refer to bet
ter list of pupils OF his scholars Misses j.
Hyde, NJ. Brooks, Julia Cutler, A. Dwinell and
l.. Rowland assisted at the Piano. Misses G..
and f. Dutton played a Violin Duet. All the
pieces were raptuousy applauded, and Mrs.
Sawyer, Misses button and Mr.. Aplelbaum
were encored.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-01-23
Burning OF q Light Ship.
Drunken Officers.

Two Captains of the esd Pennsylvania Reg
iment, named Mclienry and Chapman, while
drunk, at Alexandria, on Saturday night, quar-
relied, near Gen. Montgomery's quarters. The
General came out and attempted to quell the
disturbance, when McIienry drew revolver
and fired two shots at him. The captains were
arrested and placed in irons. Capt McHenrys
ofense is punishable with DEATH
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-01-23

No SUTLER.-The seth Illinois Regiment
has no Sutcr, and the officers refused o appoint
one. The result is that the men sent home
$4,000 the first month, and $1,000 the sec
ond
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-01-23

The WAR SEcRETARYsHP. The appoint
ment of Edward NJ. Stanton, as Secretary of
War, is graceful compliment to that class of
democrats who have laid aside partizan pred
lections and anmosities for the noble purpose
of more efectually serving their country in this
her time of trial. and it is moreover a fitting
recognition of the services of one who rallied
to the support of the Constitution and the
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-01-23

The market is fairly glutted with snow. full
fifteen inches of the article having been thrust
upon Che market during the last seven days,
mostly in instruments much after the style of
continued stories in the New York Ledger
We have now winters stock on hand, and as
soon as it is well pathed the wood-drawer's
voice and the merry jingle of sleghbells will
mingle in not unpeasing symphony.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-01-23

BELLOWS FALLs.-The Episcopalians at Bel
lows Falls have decided to erect new house of
worship the present year, and have commenced
preparations for that purpose 1t will be To-
Gated on the site just north of their present
edlhee, and is TO cost about $4,000. 1t is the
intention OF the society that this house shall be
one OF the finest and most commodous edifces
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-01-23

We find the following paragraph circulating
in our exchanges. If the statements therein
made true, and we know of no reason for doubt
ing them, they only illustrate the truth of he
assertion often made, that Northern Abolition
st when he afiiliates with the South, becomes
the most servile apologist for slavery. The
history of thousands of men born and educated
at the free North who are now first and fore
most in rebellion and whose treason is of the
blacklist dye, is additional and conclusive evil
dence on this point:
"rHE Power OF LovE.-One of the Rebels
whom the Union forces smoked out on the
Port Royal expedition, it appears, was John
Stoddard, a neighbor of Arthur Iappan, the
celebrated Abotionist. The story goes, that
while in Paris, several years ago, Stoddard fell
in love, and although a warm Aboitionist, the
love was too warm to be resisted so he we'd
ded the fair owner Of a plantation and 200
slaves, and became a thorough Pro-slavery
man-realzing what the poet says
so, loves soft vile and womans art,
Have oft OercOmp the stOutcSt heart
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-01-23

of the kind in the State. It will form a strik-
ing contrast with some of the buildings recent
y erected in that Village.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-01-23

LECTUREs.-So rare an occurrence as good
lecture in our village, can be but anticipated
with pleasure by all our citizens and the an
nouncement of hardly any lecturer could be
made with so much confidence in his power to
attract, as that of DR.. J. g. HOLLAND, long
time editor Of the Springfield RepuJiican,-
the veritable "Timothy Titcomb." The subject
of this new lecture is, working and Striking
and were we not assured of the fact that it
turns upon the times, we could not believe that
the lecturer had so far forgotten himself or
mistaken the public demand, as to offer to an
audience dry metaphysics or abstract theories,
at this juncture in our country's affairs. As we
are said 10 be entering upon season of action
at this time, undoubtedly word for the work
ers and one for the shirkers may be found in
this lecture. 'Twere a pity if he who has so
well written for the "marred and SINGLE could
not as easily frame lecture for soldiers and
civilians, and we commend the notice of this
entertainment, TO be found in another column,
to our friends now in camp here.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-01-23
Exchange of Prisoners.

a special dispatch to the Chicago Times,
dated - miles from Columbus, January 10th, 8
o'clock, p. M, says heavy reconnaissance was
made this afternoon by Gen. Grant and staff,
with Osband's cavalry, resulting in getting re-
liable information of all the routes leading out
of Columbus towards Bandylle and other
towns. The distance travelled was over 40
miles. 1t was made in six hours. No retels
were discovered, although at one time the re-
cconnoitering party were within five miles of Co.
lumbus.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1862-05-08
TELEGRApHIC NEWS


ArersrA, May The Mobile NiS.A.~. Of
the b, has dispa.ches from Jackson, Miss =,
dated "a irss The Delta, OF Thursday last,
Gays that business In New Orleans IL general.
b suspended, mos. OF the banks are ciosed,
and that the city everywhere presents u sad
appearance. The post once remains open,
guarded by marines. The telegraph ofiiees
are closed, and he railroad travel stopped 49,
The muttny at The fort was caused by the
false news that the city had surrendered The
Delta says that $50 men m tinted III d marche ed
OF TO the enemy from the fort. One com pan
stood arm.
The hlociie Trf5ane has au ofacia. dispatch
from Camp Moore, dated Sd inst, which lays
"a ceser.er from tho Yankee neet. who has
reached here, Gays that Com Porter has LET;
| the river for the purpose of attscking Mobile
We have faith IN HE statements"
Ia answer 20 the fol eisn Consuis, Farragui
| said he wca'd allow permission to reach the
city on Aat beats AID s1ifs, eu no steam boa q
! would be allowed.
| FarraAu; notified the nayor that he would
| held no fu, Their comm uniea ton with the cit
| an thori;ies, rs he had been Iaisrspr esen ted
| He ttated that 4en. Butler was soon ex.
| pected, a. he would turn the Command OF
| the city over TO him.