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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-29
FROM SHIP ISLAND.

We are in the receipt of the "Ne,cs Lette,
Ertra," dated, "Ship Island, Miss, May 6,
1S62"-a little single sheet, measuring "seven
by nine" exactly, and printed by Private A. w.
Eastman Of Company X, Sth Vermont Regi-
ment. From this source we learn that news OF
the capture of New Orleans had been received
on the Island that Robert Welch of the 9th
Conn, Volunteers, was instantly killed April
10Th, by the carelessness of friend who snapped
a revolver a. his breast supposing that it was not
loaded and-what is most important of ali
that Col. and acting Brigadier General Shepley
of 10Th of Maine, and commander of the forces
at Ship Island after the departure of Maj. Gen
Butler and Brigadier Gen. Phelps, turned ovel
the command to Col. ;NickeIson of the 14tl
Maine on the 4th inst, preparatory to leaving
the Island "for parts unknown" with the 12tl
Maine, Sth Vermont and 18th Connecticut
Regiments
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-29

POWERS HOTEI.-We notice, in our city ex-
changes, tina, the daily arrivals at this popular
Hotel keep pace with and sometimes exceed
those of the other irst-class hotels. We are
pleased TO see among the announcements the
names of some of our best merchants who
make this hotel their stopping. place when they
visit New York city. Its advantages of si,ua-
tion-on Broadway directly opposite the Astor
House--its moderate price, only one dollar and
fifty cents per day-and the style in which it is
kept by its popular host Mr.. II. L. POWERS,
are duly appreciated and commends it to he
favor of the travelling public.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-29

MUsIcAL.-A Concert, embracing some fea-
lures entirely new in these latitudes, will occur
at the Congregational church in this village, on
Monday evening of next week, under the di-
recton and for the benefit of Mr.. Schuster.
Upon this occasion Mr.. S. has the assistance of
Mr.. Julius Eicher of Boston, Miss Billings of
Greenfield and others. Some rare musical
combinations can be furnished in the use of
the organ with.the other instruments to be in
troduccd, not common to the concert room.
The attractive character of the entertainment
will command the attention of all lovers of
music, while the friends of Mr.. Schuster
will avail themselves Of this opportunity to
NANTES, their regard fer him, in a substantial
manner.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-29

EXcITED.-'rhe Washington correspondent
of the Boston HerdId sent the following dis.
patch, dated "WNshington, May %:
Everything here is perfectly quiet. In fact
the city is unusually dull. Neither the militia
nor three months volunteers, res dent here
have been called out for service
No one dreams that the city is in the leas
danger from the rebels. On the contrary, all
are confident that the enemy that drove Gen
Banks out of Virginia will not be successful il
their retreat.
judging from all the kilograms received here
there is ten times more excitement at the Nortl
than exists at the capital.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-29

CONDUCT OF THE WAR.-We trust that the
defeat of Gen. Banks and the consequent loss
of the Valley of the Shenandoah, will be les
son that will be improved by our Members of
Congress and other politicians at Washington,
to attend to their own Legitimate duties and to
cease all attempts at interference with the plans
of Gen. Mcclellan, or those of any other Gen
eral in the field. We cannot escape the con-
viction that the campaign in Virginia has been
sadly botched by such interference, and the sue
cess of our arms delayed II nat endangered by
such unseemly and unwarrantabe meddling.-
The President is all right except as his better
judgment may occasionally be warped by the
persistent appeals of politicians; the people are
all right, and we have full faith in the army if
left to the entire control Of their proper officers
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-29

MUSTER RoILs.-The enterprising publish
ers of the Rutland Herald announce that thew
shall publish in a neat pamphlet form, the
Muster Rolls of the several Vermont Reei-
ments. The pamphlet will contain over one
hundred pages, will be bound in substantial
covers, and will be sold at the low price of ff-
teen cents. Every man in the State should
have copy. We presume they will he for sale
at all the bookstores.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-29

VERMONT CAvALRY.-The Governor has re-
ceived telegraphic dispatch from Col. L. b.
PlaStt, as follows. "a telegram from Capt Plat,
[son of the Colonel at Hagarstown Va, says
three hundred Vermont Cavalry regiment are
missing. Only five of company A, are account
ed for, viz Capt Plat, Lieut.. Edwards and
three prvates. Among the missing are Mai
Collins and Captains Bean and Danfor,h
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-29

CHARLES JARED INGERsoLL historian and
politician of considerable notorety several years
since, died at Philadelphia, short time since,
at the age of so years. He will be best re-
membered by the castigation administered him
in debate by John Quincy Adams.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-29

Illinois seems TO be u semi tropical state -
Besides the culture of sugar and cotton, the
agricuturists of Illinois are turning their atten
ton 10 coffee, which is said to have been grown
there successfully. George r, Hoffman, who
resides near Efhngham, on the Illinois Central
railroad, received few seeds of coffee, three
years since, from his son in Australia these
he planted, and the past season produced TWO
bushels of ripe coffee, the quality OF wn'Gn 70
said TO be excellent. He estimates the ileiu a'
thirty bushels per acre. Thus far the plant APP
pears to he hardy, and promises to be produc-
tive. Several parties in EffinghNm county are
preparing to enter upon its culture
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-29

WHAT A REVOLVER Dm FOR One MAN.
The appraisers of the estate of the late Col.
Colt make the whole amount Of his property
foot up something over THREE MILLION OF
DOLLARS. This is exclusive of his landed pro-
perry in the Western States and Texas, his gold
and lead mines in South America, and his pro-
perry in England, which, it is believed, cannot
be fairly estimated. Probably it is worth an
other million
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-29

ARREsTED.-Ephraim c. Starkweather who,
under the assumed name of Ephraim c. Cross
man, was at work as trimmer in the carriage
shop at Saxton's River, was arrested on the 9th
inst, by Capt. Sergeant of the Boston detec-
tive police, and carried to that city, to answer
to a charge of passing counterfeit money. The
offence was committed several months since and
he was arrested at The time and held on bail,
but at the time of trial he came up missing.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-29

VIGoRoUs OLD AGE.-We are informed that
Mr. John Munson of this place, aged 81 years,
made his trip to the top of Mansfield Mountain
He went up with party from this
side, walking the last two or three miles of the
way, and TO the Summit House, took his stroll
about TO see the sights, and came down on foo;
to the halfway house before night lfany man
OF his age can beat that, we shall like to hear
it.-Bwtington Free Press, 4h.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-29

Rev. Addison Brown after having had charge
for year and half of the Lenni Lenape Insti-
tute in Phillpsburgh, N. j., in connection with
Miss Z. ]. Hall of Vernon, recently deceased,
has returned to his home in this village and
we learn is to supply the pulpit in which he
formerly preached for a few Sundays.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-29

BUILDING.-We understand that the Hon.
Hampden Cults is about TO build u large and
elegant dwelling house on the lot next to DR..
Chapin's house, where he now resides, and
nearly opposite the west end of the Common.
1t is remarkably pleasant site and nice house
there will increase the uttractiveness of that
part of the village.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-29

PREMATuRE.-1he private telegraphic asso-
citation of this village received dispatch, Mon
day afternoon, to the effect that our army at Cor
NTH had encountered the rebels defeated them
and captured 10000 prisoners. Upon the receipt
of this pleasing intelligence the landlord of the
Brattleboro House, who is acting Master of
Ceremonies, ordered out the big gun-an iron
swivel of one inch bore-and fired rousing
salute of we do not remember how many guns.
The Geographic association were jubilant in the
extreme as became the repositories of such ex-
elusive intelligence. But the next morning a
damper was put on their enthusiasm by the re-
ception of dispatch that the news Of the pre-
ceding evening was "mung'-that in fact there
had been no battle at Corinth and nobody had
been captured. 1t then appeared to outsiders
tina somebody had been sold. The frequent
questionngs that followed as to the price Of
powder elected very unsatisfactory replies
few only could muster up sufficient courage
TO declare that the firing was in honor of the
appointment of a late Senator from Windham
County as Assistant United States Quarter
master!
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-29

CHESHIRE RAILRoAD.-The annual meeting
of the stockholders of the Cheshire Railroad
Company was held at their office in Keene, ON
the l4th inst. After the annual report was
presented and accepted, the following gentle
men were chosen Directors for the ensuing
year; thomas Thatcher. Thomas NJ. Edwards,
Charles w. Ca wright, Ephraim Murdoch, Jr,
George Huntington, William A. Brigham, and
John Henry Elliot-they receiving the whole
number of votes cast. \ vote was also passed
authorizing the Treasurer TO purchase all out
standing scrip issued in the year 1900 and
1867 in payment of dividends, and that bonds
now on hand TO meet such scrip be cancelled to
the amount of scrip purchased also aulhorlz-
ing him to sell any part Of the scrip so pur-
chased TO any one wishing to make up an even
hundred dollars for the purpose OF putting 1t
into bonds. Mr. Cartwright, on behalf OF the
directors, stated that the floating debt was all
paid but eight lhousa d dollars-that the COM
pany had been unable to pay that in conse-
quence of the death of the person to whom it
was due, but they had the means TO pay il and
expected to pay il to the administrator in avery
few days, leaving the company entirely free of
q floating debt-thQt the bonds due in 1868 had
been reduced TO Sl2S, 000-and that the COM
pany had means on hand to pay one-haf of
those. lie also stated that the company were
prepared to pay portion of those bonds on
presentation.-keene Sentinel.
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respondent will be read with interest by the
friends of the Sth Vermont Regiment:
SHIP ISLAND, April %, 1862.
Editor of the WoniG:
Your expected papers have all failed to reach
us here, and we miss the local news exceeding
~. On the other hand, we are forbidden to
mention any facts which may "give aid and
comfort to the enemy either directly or indi-
rectly, on pain of death or such other punish
ment as a court-martial shall decide
AS therefore there is no news here which
would give anything but discomfort to the reb-
els, the range Of topics is limited. 1t is as safe
as it is true, to say that the Island is remark
ably healthy-some fifteen men out of the 9Th
regiment are in the hospital, comfortably sick
and one private, Lamb of Co. |, has died.
His funeral was attended on Sunday last, the
whole regiment following his body TO the grave.
When we are to move we know not al
though we have received orders "to be in read
mess Where we are TO go we know not
You of newspaperdom know about New Or
leans Mobile, Pensacola, &C., far better than
we. In the great battle chorus of the country,
we are in the choir, and cannot hear our fellow
perlormers-we can only be sure TO strike our
notes in tune and time
The repulse of the Merrimac, and the taking
of Newbern are our latest news. The life OF
the camps is drill, drill, drill, broken only by
duty regarding rations fuel, &C., and by the
comparative rest, and services of Sunday.
The 18th and Sth regiments are encamped
: l. l.. IL. l II
Island and generous rivalry stirs both officers
and men 10 perfect themselves in effective dis
ciplinc. Under the rousing influence of can
non heard in actual conflict, of prizes brought
n'by the gnnboats. of prisoners and confisca-
ted stores from Biloxi, the play and mere parade
of soldiery has vanished, and real work kindlcs
every mind.
Nothing we brought was more welcome than
the sectional houses we used in Brattleboro.
They were seized upon at once for hospitals
and store houses they will save much property
and many valuable lives.
Gen. Phelps u.s. need hardly say, honored
here as he deserves and his friendly cordiality
wins him strong personal. as well as military
popularity. overlook him few days since,
talking 10 a homesick private from near the
Canada line, in French; "because," he said af-
forwards. "a homesck man likes so much to
hear the language he is used to hear at home
| trust he will soon converse with the New Or.
leans loyalists in their own tongue, when the
rebels shall have surrendered or taken French
leave. Perhaps he is doing so today.
Your readers are no doubt, aware that pri
waite L. L. Davis died at sea on board the shE
Wallace, on the 18th of March. He was from
Newfane. aged 49, The grief of his father
who was with him, has called out much sym
pathy, and his early death is greatly regretted
by his many friends
Send us your papers, We reverse the motto
and say "silence is silver speech is golden"
Yours truly, w.
From subsequent letter we learn that but
GO men of the Sth Vermont men remain on tn,
Island in charge of the Chaplain.
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7 He w Ar.
GEN BANKS DEPARTMENT
A Fight at Front Royal.
THE FEDERAL TROOPS REFUSED.

THE FEDERAL TROOPS REFUSED.
SrRAsBURG, May "a. Col Kcnly's command
of infantry and cavalry has been driven back
from Front Royal, with considerable loss in
killed wounded and prisoners. The rebel force,
estimated at 5000 or 5000, is reported to have
fallen back on Front ioya, and propaby cccu-
pied it this morning.
n. 2. BANKS, Major General.
DETAILED ACCOUNT.
Two members of Col Kenley's regiment have
were attacked by large force under Ashby,
and two regiments of infantry, and twice re-
pulsed them with great loss. Kenleys force
was the first Maryland regiment, one section Of
Knapp's Pennsylvania battery, aud three COM
pancs of the Goth Pennsylvania. Whilst the
fight was progressing, two companies of New
York cavalry came to their assistance. The
fight commenced at II o'clock and continued
up to night, when their infantry succeeded in
surrounding them. The first fight and repulse
took place east of the Shenandoah, and finding
the force too great, our army retreated to the
west side, destroying bridge, bu: they were
too holly pressed to succeed IN destroying the
principal bridge. Col Henley made another
stand on the west OF the river, and Knapps
battery moved the rebels down with shell and
grape they fred in all nearly 200 rounds
Col Henley received musket shot in the neck
during the first attack, but continued on horse
back till the close of the day, when he was
placed in an ambulance, perfectly exhausted
The last fight took place about miles this side
- D.. Al L r.
in order expecting reinlorcements momentarily
from Gen. Banks a member OF Knapp's bat
terry who escaped says the Maryland regiment
fought with indomitabe bravery, and Col Kenly
led them on frequently to bayonet charges
lie also says that on the third approach of
Ashby he Displayed white flag till within pistol
range, when Co. Kenly ordered to cease firing.
The white flag was then thrown down, and the
enemy rushed on our troops, cutting and slash
ing and refusing all quarter Lieut. Col Dus-
sam and Major Miller are both reported wound
ed and prisoners.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-29

SAILED.-John Todd and Roswell Hunt of
this village, sailed from Boston irthe Niagara,
for Europe, on Wednesday. They contemplate
a European tour of several months duration
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-29

CARPETS FOR THE PEoPLE.--See the adver-
tisement in our paper of the New England
Carpet Co.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-29

The annual meeting of the Western Aque-
duct Association, will be held at the Savings
Bank, next Tuesday evening.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-29

If our Members of Congress are not disposed
10 attend TO their own legitimate duties and
leave others alone the people will take good
care to send men there who will do this.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-29

The subjoined is the concluding portion of a
letter written by member of Co. II, Sth Ver-
mont. For want of space we are compelled to
omit that part of the letter giving an account
of the voyage out, Qhe chiefest element in which
was sea sickness,) but we think the description
of the Island and the encampment and employ
ment of the troops will be interesting to many
of our readers
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SHIr Island, April 81, 1862.

camp is on the south side of the Island about
l l-2 miles from the western extremity. For
two or three days after landing we went pretty
hungry, for we had no facilities for cooking and
had TO depend entirely on the ship; but soon
got bricks and made respectable arch and
chimney so that cooking now goes along right
bravely. We draw more rations of meats
beef and pork-than we can eat, and have
equal rations OF soft and hard bread. The soft
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-29

A Miss Storer, of Brunswick, had her stock
ing burned off by lightning in late thunder
torn. The skin was not burned.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-29

Prentice is responsible for report that the
beggars of the Southern Confederacy vositively
decline Confederate notes.
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From Corinth.

Intelligence from Pittsburg Landing to the
Goth instant, shows that Pope's, Buell's and
Thomas divisions had severally advanced in
semi-circular line to within about two and half
miles of the enamy's works. Our front was
defended by continuous line of heavy breast
works with abattis. dem lunes. g., and a large
number of heavy guns were in position fully
commanding the enemy's works. The ST.
Louis Republican says there is no truth in the
story about the junction of Generals Mitchell
and Pope's commands The skirmish on Satur-
day the 18th instant on General Sherman's
front was confined on our side to the Sth Ms
souri, and two companies of the Doth Illinois.
The Sth lost 10 killed, 81 wound the 55th, l
killeI and wounded Unless Beauregard at
tackled us, there appeared no more probability
of a battle for ten days days to come than there
had been any day during the previous week.
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Our Army at Winchester.
ARRIVAL OF REINFoRcEMENrs.

Dispatches were received at the war depart
ment at ten o'clock Saturday night from Gen
Banks at Winchester. He had moved from
Strasburg to Winchester for the purpose of
securing his stores and trains from the enemy
and to prevent his communication from being
interrupted. His advanced guard entered
Winchester at 3 o'clock, with all his trains and
stores in safety. A strong attack was made
upon the trains at Middletown by the rebel in.
fautry, cavalry and artillery, but it was repulsed,
and few wagons abandoned by teamsters
were secured. Gen Banks will return immedi-
ately to Strasburg. Col Henley, in command of
the force at Front Royal, was not killed but
only wounded and taken prisoner. No par
ticulars Of the engagement at Front Royal have
been received The enemy are in possession of
Front Royal. Gen Geary occupies strong
position on the Manassas railroad at White
Plains. He has been reinforced, Gen Banks
has also been strongly reinforced.
Later-Our Force Attacked again.
Dispatches received by the war department
state that Gen Banks was attacked at Winches.
ter Sunday morning, and has fallen back to-
wards Martinsburg and Harpers' Ferry. The
enemy are reported to be in large force, ant
many reports state that the rebel force has lief
Richmond and moved north to take the often
siye.
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Later-our Force Attacked again.
BATTLE AT WINCHESTER.
Our Forces Driven Back to Martinsburg.

THE REBELS IN GREAT FORCE
The enemy under Gems Ewells and Johnson,
with superior force, gave battle to Gen Banks
Saturday morning, at daylight, at Winchester.
Gen Banks fought them four hours and then
retired in the direction of Martinsburg with
what loss is unknown. The enemy it is under
stood, is advancing from Winchester on Har-
per's Ferry, and our troops there are being
rapidly reinforced. Rumor seys that Gen Jack
son is advancing to the support of Ewell and
johnson, and there are also statements that
there is still another force behind him Prompt
means have been taken to meet the emergency,
if true as reported.
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The Present Position of Our Forces.
THE LATEST REPORT.

partment at II o'clock Monday night:
WILLIAMsPoRT, 4 p. m.-To the President
l have the honor TO report the safe arrival OF
my command ut this place last evening at 10
O'Clock, and the passage of the fifth corps
across the river to-day, with comparatively but
little loss. The loss Of men in killed, wounded
and missing, in the different combals in which
my command has participated since the march
IRON Strasburg, on the morning of the 9th
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Crossing the Pc cmac.
OFFICIAL DISPATCH.

WILLIAMsPoRT, May 26.-Hon. f. NJ. STAN
ton: We believe that our whole force, trains
and all, will cross in safety. The men are in
fine spirits and crossing in good order. The
labor of last night was fearful. The enemy
followed us last night on our march, but has
not made his appearance this morning. The
news of your movements south has unquestion-
ably caused them to look ou' for their safety.
Your dispatch was read to the troops this morn
ing amid the heartiest cheers.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-29

JACK Frost, as imperinent and ubiquitous
as ever, revisited the scenes of many of his
former exploits in this section, last Saturday
night, and feasted himse,f-the greedy fellow
on unprotected tomatoes, beans, cucumbers,
squashes and the like early vegetables. Those
who were up at five o'clock Sunday morning
could see him covering the earth as with a
white mantle, but when the sun arose Jack took
to his heels, and the blackened remains Of
cherished plants were all that was left 10 tell
the by no means pleasing tale.