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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-01
PROGRESS OF THE WAR.


The great event Of the week is, upon the au-
thorty of rebel journals, the "lall' of New Or
leans or, as We should say its restoration to the
Just authority of the "stars and stripes" The
particulars of this splendid achievement are
provokingly meagre, but there is no sufficient
reason to doubt the general accuracy of the in
tclgence. When the rebels own up to a sew
ere loss or defeat we may rest assured that they
are not deceiving us.
The restoration Of the Crescent City and the
strong forts that INSTRUCTED our progress
thther, was mainly the work of the feet under
Commodore Farragut and the mortar fleet
under Commodore Porter. The former had
ten large vessels and ten gunboats under his
command, and the latter had twenty-one NOR
tar boats, besides tugs and transports Before
such an array of force conducted with the
highest scientific skill it is no wonder that the
rebels could make but feeble opposition.
The consequences of this victory can scarce
ly be computed. Aside from its value to us in
a naval point of view, its capture places the
whole rebel army of the Southwest in a very
embarrassing position. Beauregard was cut off
from his connect on with the East by the opera
tons of Gen. Mitchell near Huntsville. He is
now further isolated, unless be should cross the
Mississippi or retreat rapidly to the south to
Columbia and then east by railroad through
Mississippi and Alabama, there is no prospect
of hope for him. He must either stake every
=, hing on one pitched battle or already be on a
rapid retreat.
The siege of Yorktown is progressing, but of
t he precise rate of progression we have no
present information. There is prospect that
Burnside may re-appear in the rear of Norfolk
and give the rebels work in that quarter
The armies of Generals Mcdowell and Banks
are pushing "on for Richmond" The rebels
opposed to them find no peace, but they are
pressed from one post to another with great
celebrity, losing men and means every day.
The mortar feet on the Missippi near Fort
Wright are reppering away at the rebels much
after the fashion of the first days works at
Island No. 10. Gen. Pope has Effected COM
municaton with the main army of Gen. Hal
leck, and there is a prospect Of a vigorous
movement of our land forces in that quarter.
A dispatch from New Mexico announces that
the Texans have been driven out of that Ter
ritory, and our troops are victors at every point
One year of the rebellion has closed, and TO-
day the prospect of the rebels is more hopeless
than ever. Impartial foreigners and even some
of their own most intelligent men coincide
it'll our loyal citizens in believing that there is
no hope for them but in submission. Defeated
and dspilitcd they will soon be seeking to
make their peace with a government they have
have So shameiully abused.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-01

THE VERMONT CAvALRY.-lst Lieut.. Charles
II. Tompkins of the 9TH U. S. Cavalry, at pres
ent Captain and assistant Quartermascr at An
napolis, has been appointed Colonel OF the LIST
Vermont Cavalry, vice Col, Holiday deceased,
and he has been specially detailed by the War
Department to this new command. Col. Tomp-
kins is a son of Gen. ID. d. Tompkns U. S.
Quartermaster at New York City, and grand
son of The late Gov. Tompkins of New York.
He will be remembered by many of our readers
as the Lieut. Tompkins who made the gallant
dash at the enemy at Fairfax Court House, last
summer, with a squad Of cavalry. He is a
brave and accomplished officer.
Capt.E. b. Sawyer of c.. l, has been promoted
to Major of the Vermont Cavalry, vice Maj
Bartlett resigned No better appointment
could have been made.
1t may be proper 10 state that the Governor
in his solicitude to find a competent and eX-
perenced cavalry officer to take command of
our regiment, rendered the Colonelcy thereof
to Bayard Clarke, Esq, of New York City.
Mr.. Clarke is a graduate of West Point, and
studied cavalry drill and tactics under the au-
spices of our government in the best schools in
Europe. He felt compelled to decline the office
as he had declined a similar appointment in tn,
Ira Harris Cavalry of his own State, from TIT
present condition of his bushes. engagements
Mr.. Clarke has spent much time in Brattlebor
during the last ten years, and it would hav
greatly gratilied him TO have been able to ac
cept the command of Vermont regiment.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-01

PLAIN TALK,-Gen. Brooks talks plainly to
the Vermont soldiers in his brigade, according
to the report of his speech by Lieut.. Spaulding
in the Montpelier Freeman, which speech was
directed to - regiment:
IL want you to understand that this is no
Cornstalk Militia, The speaks very iast,( and
that you can't pilier the substance OF widows
and orphans. You-Nermout soders-send
out school teachers. tracts, aud missionaries all
over the world, and come down here and rob a
poor widow woman of every thing she has, from
a sucking pig up to n horse and saddle. Horse
thief soldiers, should think YOU were, raised
in the State prison. And your officers pretend
that they don't know nothing about it. You
are worse than horse.thieyps and the whole
brigade is no better, aud, it restitution Is not
made for this plunder before tomorrow morn
ing, IN send YOU back behind the brigade in
disgrace. drill soldiers, do not drill horse
thieves and robbers"
Since then the number md frequency of "Vir-
ginia rabbits" in camp have seusbly diminished
and our boys confne themselves more closely
to Uncle Sans ralons.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-01

A Mass. TEACHER IL THE BATTLE OF PITTs-
BURG LANDING.-We have been furnished with
a copy of letter from w. S. va native
of Middesex county, Massachusetts, aud for
mery a valuable teacher in schools at Worces-
and Brattlehoro', VI. He afterwards emigrat-
ed to Illinois, where Tor a time he held an i'm
portant position IN his profession. On the
breaking out of the rebellion he was instru-
mental in raising company and was 81. cled
First Lieutenant of company i, Saith Illinois
Volunteers.
lie was wounded rather severely in the hip
in the battle at Phtsburg, but the force of the
ball was prabably broken by the belt OF his navy
in Bueli's army, and he speaks Of the rapid lily
of the forced march of twenty miles which III Mem en-
abled them TO participate in the battle OF Mon don,
day. OF his regiment, CHI, lhlrly,loH''n;l J"s'
one-quarter were killed and wounded speak,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-01

Col. Croker and Major Cassidy of the New
York 93d have deserted to the rebels at York
town. Croker is under indictment for murder,
and Cassidy is brother to the editor of the AL
bany Argus. His sympathy with the enemy is
not strange, but he should gone over sooner.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-01
II II T. WAR.
GREAT NEWS FROM THE soUTn
NEW ORLEANS CAPTURED.
The Rebels Admit tho Fall of the City.

TIC HoDeI5 htIIIIIV VIIo t III OF INC City.
FORTRESS MONROE April 9th To Hon +.
NJ Stanton, Secretary of War-A fugitive
black, just arrived from Portsmouth, brings the
Petersburg Express of yesterday, which con-
tains the following dispatch mobile April
2jth-rhe enemy passed Fort Jackson at 4
o'clock yesterday morning When the news
reached New Orleans, the excitement was
boundlcss. Martial law was put in full force,
and business was completely suspended. All
the cotton ard steamboats, excepting such as
were necessary to transport corn, ammunition,
&C., were destroyed. At 1 o'clock to-day the
operator babe us good by, saying that the enc
my had appeared before the city This is the
last Known regarding the fall. We will send
particulars as soon as they can be had"
JOHN T.. Wool,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-01
ANOTHER REPORT.

HEADQUARTERS of the Department of the
Rappahannotk, April 27.-Hon l.. NJ. Stanton,
secretary of war 1 have just returned from the
camp opposite Fredericksburg. | was told the
Richmond Examiner of the &c had been re-
ceived il town announcing as follows New
Orleans is taken. There was great destruction
of property, cotton and steamboats,. Steam
boats enough were saved to take away the am
munition. Great Consideration preyailedamong
the inhabitants. Irwin Mcdowell, Major
General.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-01

terry. lie was taken sick shortly after the oc-
cupaion Of Savannah by the forces under him,
and has been suffering and siukiug slowly for
some weeks though his conditi in was not
thought to be dangerous until the past week.
Ills family have been notified Of his death and
are on their way to Savannah.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-01

The Hinsdale Bridge Corporation are engaged
in repairing their road across the Island, and
in making arrangements to accommodate travel.
A ferry-boat will be put in the east channel i'm
Immediately, and will probably be in operation
the first of next week
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-01

Town meeting to take action in the West river
bridge matter, is to be held this week Saturday,
May 3D., instead of May 9th as was erroneous
~ stated in the first notice. We hope that
there will be full attendance.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-01

& Mass. railroad embankment was made by the
water. The damage done to the farm will
amount to $500. Nearly oil the river farms
in Vernon, among which are the best farms in this
county, were injured by portions of the land
being washed away, the deposting of sand, and
the loss of fences.
The meadows in Mortified, Ms, also suffered
in similar ways. Prentiss Britain had five or
six acres Of land washed of, and others lost
smaller portions of their farms. Real estate
was by sudden and not strictly legal process
rapidly converted into personal property.
The large, beautiful and productive meadows
at Charleston, N. H., were overhowed six feet
higher than was ever before known, and great
loss of property in buildings stock grain, fen
ces, &C., is the result. Among the greatest
losers are II. & II. Hubbard, whose extensive
valley farm was one vast lake, Oliver Putnam.
G. & S. Wiley, L. Fairbanks, l. +. Kimball. I.
Randall, II. Humphrey, II. Morse and Others,
all of whose land and buildings were flooded.
The damage done on and to these meadows
must amount to many thousand dollars.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-01

Warren Briggs, we beg you'll come out,
Back your cart up under that spout,
Draw sufficient water thereout,
Let your nags take their usual route
While you judicously sprinkle it about.
You'll get your pay, we've no doubt.
Signed by John Smith and about
Forty-fve others. DUST.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-01

The Lawrence Water Cure is this week re-
opened for the reception of summer boarders
and guests under the popular superintendent
of Emil ApfoIbaum, It's spacious rooms, cx-
client hydropathic capacities, and capital man
agement will, we trust, secure for it u liberal
share OF patronage.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-01

a New FIRM.-Edward a. Wood and Dorr
w. Kathan have gone into the tin-ware and
stove business, under the firm of Wood &
Kathan, at the shop on Main street formerly oc-
cupied by w. +. Eason. These persons are
well known in this village as energetic and en-
terprsing young men, who will endeavor to de-
serve success. They are just commencing stock
'"o their shop and in a few dag &c; lao ollie to
set before The pun, .-.,rles Of their wares and
tkeir workmanship. They have already on
hand some new and desirable patterns Of cook
ing stoves, coffee-pots and other useful kitchen
ware and utensils
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-01

The news from New Orleans, which has come
through several sources, is deemed at Wash
inglon to be of the utmost importance. What
Old England failed to do with all her power,
has been handsomely accomplished by New
England. The manner in which the success at
Forts Jackson and St Philip was followed up,
is highly commended. In thirty hours our
brave men consummated their victory. and APP
peared before the great city of tae Southwest
to receive its submission. This is but fore
taste of southwestern operations. No mention
is made by the rebels of their ironclad Turtles
and "Rams," that were to annihlate the Yam
kee fleet. which leads to a suspicion that the
common estimate of the rebel motive power
from their own misrepresentation has been a
mistake. 1t is pretty clear that on this occa-
sion they could not stop to conceal the truth.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-01

The trains over the Vermont and Massachu-
sets railroad ran into Braltleboro last Saturday
afternoon, for the first time for eight days.
The trains on the Vermont Valley railroad COM
menced their regular trips Monday morning of
this week. Great credit is due to the energetic
Superintendent Of this road for the vigorous ex-
ertions he ha. made for the accommodation of
the rublic. 1t is pleasant again to hear the
of the cars.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-01
THE LATEST FEDERAL REPORTS.

The steam gunboat Connecticut has arrived
at New York, from the Southwest Pass the 18th
inst. and from the entire blockading fleet
She brought 200 sick and wounded seamen
from the squadron. When she left the Msss-
sippi, all the ships of the expedition to New
Orleans were inside of the Passes. They had
their decks sanded and were all ready for ac-
ton. The crews were all in good health. The
sloops .of-war Richmond, Hartford, Brooklyn
and lroquois, were plated with heavy chain
cable from the ports to point below the water
line previous to the attack the Mississippi
forts. The captain OF the French war steamer
Milan visited Fort Jackson under dag OF
truce. with the view of Assisting the French
residents of New Orleans who might desire to
). $ ,he way of the impending battle.
He was seized and Imprisoned one night but
released the next day, and returned to his YES
sci, greatly enraged.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-01
FORT JACKSON PASSED.

a dispatch received at the war department
on Saturday, from Fortress Monroe, says the
Richmond Dispatch Of the 25th states that a
federal gunbuat had succeeded in passing Fort
Jackson, below New Orleans. The rebels re-
garded it as of little importance, as they have
other deenses 10 be depended upon.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-01

In our advertising columns will be found
interesting items, latest intelligence, important
news, and facts and figures of a beneficial and
economical tendency, interspersed in several
original articles intended for the dear people.
Do not neglect to give them an attentive pc
rusal.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-01

A model of simplicity and fair dealing, was
the gathering in aid of the wounded soldiers,
on Wednesday evening of last week. Neither
grabbing or ring-cake schemes allured, nor did
tortune-telling or the postage on sentimental
letters, empty the pockets of any. A short
speech or two in explanation of the needs-be
in the case, a few patriotic songs, and march
ing of the crowd up to the contribution-box,
left time for all to be at home before nine
o'clock. The sum of sixty four dollars was re-
alized-the gross receipts being the net pro-
ceods.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-01

CHESHIRE CoUNTY.-An important case in
volving about $4,000, was on trial in the Su-
preme Court, in session at Keene, n H., last
week. In 1858, Jedediah Cooper of Swanzey
died having an estate valued at $4,000, to
Mary cooper a sister, to Winsor Cooper the
only son Of a deceased brother, and to the heirs
of Charlotte Stone deceased sister. Shortly
after his death Winsor Cooper died leaving a
widow, but previous to his death and after the
death of Jedediah, he made written assign
mont of all his right, title and interes; in his
uncle's estate to Chauncy II. Stone one of the
heirs of Charlotte Stone and administrator of
the estate or Jede1iah Cooper, for $4,000. Ac-
cording to the decree of the Judge of Probate
Stone retained in his possession the share to
which Winsor could have been entitled but for
the assignment, and from this d cree VIM.
a. Wood the administrator of Winsor Cooper
appealed of the Supreme Court where the decree
of the Judge of Probate was reversed. Stone
refusing to account for this hare Wood OBJ
tanned leave OF the Judge of Probate to bring
suit against Stone or his administration bond
for the recovery of said share. This action is
based upon the claim that Winsor was insane
or imbecile when he made the assignment, and
that said assignment was Obtained through
fraud.
At the recent session Of the y. II. Con-
ference of the NJ. +. Church Rev. Mr.. Guernsey
was assigned to Winchester, T. i. Fowler to
Chesterfield and l.. Prescott TO Hinsdale.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-01
Tho News Confirmed.
DESPATCH FROM GEN WOOL.

FORTRESS MONROE, April 2S.-To Hon +.
NJ. Stanton. Secretary of War The news of
the occupation of New Orleans by our forces,
is confirmed to-day. No further news.
JOHN T.. Wool, Major General.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-01
TO TIE ASSOCIATED PRESS.

The flag of truce from Fortress Monroe to
Norfolk, on Monday. took dispatches and let
ters to prisoners, but no papers were received.
The telegraph operator having left New Or
leans, there is M news from there. The oper-
ator attempted to return, but found the city
occupied by the federal forces.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-01

The next meeting of the Windham Associa-
ton vii be held at the house of the Rev. Jo-
seph Chandler in West Brattleboro, at -
o'clock Tuesday of next week a sermon will
be preached by the Rev. Geo. p. Tyler.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-01
OFFICIAL.

The navy department has received dates from
the Mississippi river to April 18th, including
dispatches from Flag Officer Farragut and Capt
Porter of the bomb fotilla. At that time the
steamship Mississippi and Pensacola were over
the bar and the fotilla moving to be in readi-
ness to take their positions. 1t appears from
these documents that while sailing from Ship
Island to Pass aLoutre, with the mortar flo
tilla, Lieut. Com Guest, in the Owasco leading,
the schooners at night chased and captured the
two confederate schooners Eugenio and Presi-
dent loaded with cotton and bound for Havana,
they having escaped through Britain Island
passage. The captain of the Eugenia was a
noted blockade breaker. He was the com
mander OF the Miramon when she was captured
and he gave his word of honor to Commodore
Mexican to come out of Mobile after getting
provisions, and leave our waters forever. He
broke his word and in the Eugenia has made
several successful voyages.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-01

The Selectmen of this town have placed a
ferry boat on West river, near the site of the
lost bridge, for the accommodation of the pub
lie. This will be great convenience for the
inhabitants of this and some of the neighbor-
ing towns. 1t viii be in full operation this
week.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-01
Further Confirmation of the Report.
WHIT THE RICHMOND DIrpATcH SAYS.

Fortress Monroe, April 20th,-IIon Edwin
NJ Starto Secretary of War; The following
appears in the Richmond Dispatch of the 2Sth
inst: The fearful state Of suspense in which
this city has existed for two or three days has
at last ended. New Orleans is in the possess
sion Of the enemy. 1t was evacuated by Gen
Lowell, who has removed his forces to Camp
Moore, on the Jackson railroad" JoHN L.
WooL, Maior General
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-01
LOCAL INTELLIGENC E.
The Bridges Near Brattloboro.

We have been at some trouble in collecting
the following facts concerning the bridges that
have been built at different times over the Con-
necticut river and over West river, connecting
this village with adjacent territory. The loss
of two of three bridges during the recent mum
dation has been made the occasion of much dis
cussion as to their origin and the exact period
of Time when they were severally erected. II
the perusal of this article shall afford our read
ers as much pleasure as its preparation has
made us labor our object will be fully accom-
plished.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-01
GEN nALLEcK PUSHING on.


A special dispatch from Cairo to the Chicago
journal, says that reconnaissance was made
toward Corinth on Thursday, and when miles
out they surprised rebel camp and advanced
to Pea Ridge, within 6 miles of Corinth. They
remained from II o'clock a. M, until o'clock
D. M, hut no signs of the enemy were seen,
Mr. Stevenson of Danville, ILL.,, who accompan-
led the reconnaissance, heard the constant rat
tie of cars and sounding of steam whistles to-
wards Memphis, and thus got the impression
that the rebels were eyacualing Corinth for
Memphis.
Passengers who reached Cairo Saturday
morning, on the steamer W. w. Thomas, which
lett pittsburg Landing Thursday night, bring
the highly important intelligence that an en-
gagement took place Thursday between the adj
vance guards of the national and rebel armies,
that the rebels were driven back towards Cor
NTH, and that Gen Halleck was pushing his
whole army vigorously forward Gen I. w
Sherman arrived at Pittsburg Landing on
Thursday.
DEATH OF GEN SMITH.
Mai Gen &. +. Smith died at Savannah
Tenn, at o'clock p. m. on Friday, of dysen
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some of the Details of the Capture.
TWO DAYS HARD FIGHTING.

a special dispatch to the Chicago Times from
Fort !ht the Sh, SAYS; From deserters
learn that New Orleans is now in Com. Porter's
quiet possession. The federal fleet passed Fort
jackson on Thursday, after a desperate naval
engagement in which one vessel was sunk and
several badly damaged. 1t is supposed that
the federal los is very heavy. The rebel loss
was 60 killed and 1874 wounded. The engage
ment lasted part OF two days, The iederal'
took possession of the city without a struggle
on Friday, the rebel force having evacuated
after destroying all the steamers which they
had no use for. They took with them the
greater part of the milstary stores in the city
The Union citizens were very jublant.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-01

Maj Gen G, f. Smith died at Savannah
Tenn. at O'Clock p. m. on Friday, of dysen-
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-03-12

out below. An English naval officer who saw
the fight says that no vessel in the British
navy could Withstand the Monitor. Ii is be
leveh GU: loss bo:h days is not far from 300,
including the missing.
LETTER FROM CAPT. ERICSSON.
The following letter from Captain Ericsson
To Assistant Secretary Fox will now be read
with interest -
New York, Jan. 20, 1862.
Sir-In accordance with your request now
submit tor your appreciation a name for the
floating battery at Greenpoint The impreg-.
nable and aggressive character of this structure
will aImOnish the leaders of the southern
rebellion that the batteries on the banks of
tbeir rivers will no longer present barriers TO
the entrance OF the Union forces. The iron
clad intruder will thus prove a secure monitor
to those leaders. But there are other leaders
who will also be startled aud admOnished by
the booming of The guns from the impregnable
iron turret. Downing street will hardly view
with indifference this last Yankee notion-ths
monitor. To The lords OF the admiralty the
new craft will be monitor, suggesting doubts
as to the prOpriety of completing those four
steel-clad ships at three and half millions
apiece. Ga these and many similar grounds
| propose to name The new battery Monitor.
am, sir, respectfully, your obedient servant,
j. ERCssoN.
Gustavus V. Fox, Assistant Secretary OF the
Navy, Washington.