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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-08

The Confederate Almanac for 1862, published
by Rev. DIR. Summers at the Southern Metho-
dist Publishing House, announces an "eclipse
Of the san, rjsi6ie orey Tie Confederate States r'
TO this the Nashville Union adds, that about
the same time "there will be total eclipse of
the Confederate States, visible over all creation :"
In divorce suit at New York, brought by
Mary Ann Singer against Isaac NJ. Singer, the
noted sewing machine needle patentee, the
Court ordered her an allowance of $4,000 per
annum, alimony and her council a fee of 100
IL was given in evidence that Singers income
was 100000 year.
It. Col Frank S. Fiske of the 2nd Regi-
ment y. ii. V. has been appointed to the COM
mand OF Pennsylvania Regiment, whose COL
is under arrest. The soldiers of the 2nd man
Tested much regret at even this temporary alb
S nee OF an officer who has become greatly en-
deared to them.
The force of Gen. Halleek, week ago, was
definitely stated at 100000 effective men. The
weather is now good there. Gen. T.. w. Sher
man, late of Port Royal, S. C., has arrived and
taken his brigade.
The lady major of the l7lh Illinois regiment,
Mrs Reynolds is the wife of Adjutant William
5. Reynolds, Of the same regiment, who was a
graduate OF the Springfield high school. The
heroic woman won her commission bv bravery
at the battle of Pitlsburg Landing. Her maid
en- name was Belle Macomber, and she too for
merry resided SPRINGFIELD. BY this lady's out
ranking her husband the doctrine of "woman's
rights has received curious endorsement
from Gov Yates of Illinois.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-08
Mrs. Phobe Burrows.

I'll l..
Inc following IS al extract from the sermon
OF Rev. D. ii. Ranney, at the funeral of that
venerable lady, which was largely attended nj,
Sunday. tho o7,b. at ,bo I-n;,asian -.
-: p.,',. "''"" "ee''"S
"o tSG III D p,'r,la ofI'
Ms ah rneoe \iiuht burrows the deceased,
WAS, WAS 'ne Wneul tne la'e amos o burrows, and was
poIm ~ pern"rus.on Oc.. "a '9' she was
Ttousm' 10 anerote IN VIVA. was then called "Fall
70 o" ""rn u, ,,n'h. II, .ne darkness oil night
- L, os;ia, ~ 'ne saNusGs' ana mas
ill.,, 'eI 80 II, L..ueh ana IN Oi near
gnnero,i"n n u i;,;n' a'ua'n, surviving all her
and nnr ill.," ' Sias T., J'H ~ Oh 90 years
90 veors ro;snJ Evil. ' oS WI" nGr husband
ub9,n 49, s,,.,r. ~ W. ',i"J ?niIuIen ron
,,rn,,' ornnS oL;ijns 90 S,".u-cn;lure', an" AZ
p toe s,nrn,, ,;,on h uauiy li!o we worid
corst;,ntod y, Iar , 81 ',? isesoj"tIon ahu was
no, nor;oI I leu l;r o ''i"'S "'u naIdsnps OF
,bo, Roroln,;o ' "a i'e sp"ns '.I PERIOD between
in H. n,on"i,,a ""u l"o que WIZ" P1raels IL
tvno Of ennrov "J rpo,'",ct one was
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-08

quired thereby only discretion to regulate and
control the time and mode of payment of the
income, in the exercise Of which they are sub
ject to the supervision of the court. And de-
cree was entered ordering the whole of the
above amounts to be paid over to the parties
respectively entitled to them. We congratu
late Mrs. Bradley upon this just result of her
litigation, which not only directs payment of
that portion OF her income which has been with
held heretofore, but secures to her the payment
of that to which she is entitled in future.
--Spripqfeld Regiiblicdn.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-08

HONORABLE GRAvEs.-In digging the graves
for the brave men of the Sd Vermont Regiment
who fell at Lees Mills, near Yorktown, on the
10th ult., the remains of some soldiers of the
Revolution were disinterred. The brass but
tons that had been on their clothing were in
good state of preservation and were the means
of their recognition. Thus will their dust
mngle with the kindred dust of those heroes
and patriots who died almost in the hour of
that victory which achieved the independence
OF this country. No more honorable place of
interment can be found.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-08

A DoNATIoN.-1he Governor of this State
has received a draft from some Vermont born
citizens of California for 1885, to be applied in
his discretion so the aid of sick and wounded
Vermont soldiers. Had it not been for the re-
cent disastrous food in that State this donation
would have been made much larger. AS it is
it reminds our brave boys that they are not for
gotten nor their services overlooked by their
absent brethren.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-08

A SCENE AT CAIRo.-The Provost Marshal
at Cairo, finding himself wholly unable to man
age the hosts of disreputable females who
thronged the place, adopted a novel course to
get rid of them, on the 25th, when large
number of them, with some of their male assoc
ates, were on board a floating craft, tied to
tree dozen yards or more from the levee.
Despairing of Kidding the town of their pre-
sence by a legitimate method, guard cut the
rope, and towing them out into the current,
cast loose and started them down to Dixie to
delight the first families of Chivalry !om.
When last heard from they were gaily floating
down the broad Mississippi nine miles below
Columbus. They had hoisted the flag a white
petticoa0, and if they escape the da myers of
the totilla, and succeed in euding the vigilance
of the artillery men at Fort Pillow and the re-
bel gunboats, they have before this time graced
the city of Memphis with their presence.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-08
G. b. MCCLELLAN, Major General.
FEDERAL SUCCESS NEAR CoR1NTH.


LOUISVILLE, May 6.
Gen. Dumont with portions of Woodfords and
Smiths Kentucky cavalry and Wynkoop's
Penn. cavalry attacked Morgan and Woods
rebel cavalry, 800 in number, at Lebanon, on
Monday morning at four o'clock. The rebels
were routed, large numbers we're killed, $50
prisoners taken, and nearly all their arms capt
nred. They fled after fighting one hour. Cen
Dumont is in full pursuit. lie will capture the
whole iorce.-Morgan is reported killed. COL
Smith is wounded in the leg. Col. Woodford
is wounded in the abdomen seriously. The re-
bells were completely surprised and outwittet.
GENERAL POPE CAPTURES 1000 PRISON
Frs.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-08
A Depreciated Commodity

The Charleston Mercury for April 9TH has a
notice Of an auction sale of negroes, which
shows that, though Confederate "shinplasters'
pass for only about sixty cents OH the dollar
down ;here, yet slaves are selling at what would
have been called there, two years ago, ridicul-
ously low rates:
"Messrs. Wilbur & Son sold woman, 40
years old, with boy 10 years age, for $3.50
S425 each a woman, 30 years old. with n
family of five children, aged respett lively %
years, years, years, years and an infant,
for S2,l30-ayeraging $500; woman, 40
years old, with a boy of 10 years and two girls,
aged and o, for 1,S00-averaging $3.50: a
boy, l3 years old, 800 another, aged 10,
brought S775; and man. ~ years of age,
sold for S625-all cash Transactions
Two years ago an able-bodied slave brought.
in Charleston, from 81 $50 to 81 400, in such
money as would pass at par all over the Union !.
to-day the same person sells for but about half
as much, in money which is rated at discount
of forty per cent, which makes the real sum for
ia man forty-two years of age not 1925, but
1915, instead of say 81 $50; and this when
the price of the necessares of life is enormous
ly enhanced, as appears from the following ac-
count of another sale in the same number ofthe
Mercury;
"Sugar-cured hams sold for II cents per
pound; No. mackerel $3S,25 per barrel
letter paper Sl3 to S14 per ream kerosene
oil 81 II l-2 to So 80 per gallon; Gorham
cheese ~ 1-2 to soc. per pound
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-08

DECAY OF THE REBELLIoN.-The waning
fortunes OF the rebels are well exemplifed in
the loss of one of their principal seuports after
another until but little of seacoast remains to
them. The real and prominent success of the
federal government is assured in the notifca-
ton to foreign governments that New Orleans
and other southern ports are again open to the
mails and to trade. Mr.. Charles l.. Lathrop
has been appointed and confirmed by the Sen
ate as Collector of Customs for the Port of
New Orleans. He was formerly resident of
that city, but being sterling Union man left
on the outbreak of the rebellion.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-08

IoBAcco.-The revenue of Great Britain
from tobacco alone was last year $2s, 100000
Inc revenue OF France from the same article for
"'"e months In the year 1860, was $27, 900, 900,
to which add one-third for the remaining three
months and we have an item of 1856 900 900
gong into the Golfers of the French Emperor
every year from the smoking and snutIipg hoh;,.
OF his people. Arevenue of from sac .ooo ooo
to s4O,OOO,OOo could be derived by our povern' :
ment from suitable tax on this article alone
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-08

The WILL OF JOHN ID. WILLIAMs.-INTER-
EsTING DEcIsIoN.-A case growing out of the
will of the late John ID. Williams of Boston,
and involving a large amount OF property, has
just been decided by the full bench of the SUI
preme court of this state. Mr.. Williams left
five children, and the grandchildren under age,
the children of deceased daughter. He di-
Nded his estate into six equal parts, which
amounted TO S225 900 each, two of which were
given absolutely TO two of his children, and
the other four were devised in trust, with di-
reetlons to pay over the income of one part to
two of his children, and the other four were
devised in trust, with directions to pay over the
income OF one part TO each of the other children,
and to the grandchildren, with further dspo-
slti1n to his own children of the principal of
that part, of which the income was given TO the
grandchidren, IN case they should all die with
out issue. subsequent provision of the will
authorized the trustees, if they should at any
time deem it ineXpedient to pay to each of the
children or grandchildren The income which
might then be coming to them, in their dscre-
uon to pay only so much thereof to any such
child or grandchild as they might deem eX-
pedient. Under this clause the trustees, two
OF whom were sons of the testator had with
held from one OF the grandchildren, the wife Of
Richards Bradley of Brattleboro. a portion of
the income which was coming TO her. amounting
10 S4s,oOo and another. the wife, now de-
ceased, of Thomas b. rockingham of Boston,
a portion of the income which was coming to
her, amounting to $4,000. 1t was contended
in behalf OF the trustees, that the above clause
IN tie viii gave to them the above power to
withhold such portious Of the income rs they
might deem expedient, and add il to the capital
or principal fund, in VIII ch two of them had a
contingent interest But the court decided, in
very convincing and able opinion, given by
Chief Justice Bgelow, that this was not the
effect of the clause and that the trustees ac-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-08
LOCAL INTELL1GENC11.

Town MEETING.-At the town meeting on
Saturday last, the matter of rebuilding West
River bridge was the subject of action. 1t was
voted of course, TO rebuild the bridge, but as
to the amount of work necessary to be done to the
abutments and entertainments on the north side
OF the river there was some differences of opin-
ion. portion of the town thought that either
the Selectmen or an appropriate committee
should be directly appointed and authorized to
90 on and erect such bridge as they should
think best without delay. Others were of
opinion that was better to have a preliminary
examination of what now remains pertoin;ro
TO the late bridge, obtain plans and estimates
of the work to be done and the whole matter
submitted to the town at an adjourned meeting.
After considerable discussion the following res
oluton adopted by small majority:
"Resolred, That Charles Chaplin, Jacob Estey.
and Sewall Morse be and are hereby appointed
n Committee to examine plans and obtain esti-
mates for building suitable bridge over West
River, also to examine the existing embank-
ments and obtain estima es of the repairs neces-
sary, il any also estimates of the expense of
rebuilding them, if necessary; which Commit
les shall make detailed report of their doings
in pursuance of this resolution at an adjourned
meeting on Saturday, May 10, 1862"
The meeting then adjourned for one week, to
hear the report of their Committee and 10 take
such further action in the matter as shall then
appear necessary.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-08
VERMONT ITEMS.

The Vermont Central Railroad is about tt
build new depot, OH the wharf in Burlington
which is to be of brick, 175 feet by 60, and two
stories high. Thomas w. Sioway is the ar.
chitect. The same corporation will also erect Q
new station house at Essex Junction this sea.
son.
The recent freshet on Black River in Orleans
county was very severe Three public bridges
were carried away in Craftsbury, three in AL
bany, four in Irasburg and one in Coventry,
and probably twice that number of private ones.
All the booms from lrasburg to the Lake have
given way to the torrent, and there has been a
perfect mass of saw logs moving down the
stream. portion of Coventry village was
under water, afiording most excellent oppor-
tunity for the women to "clean house"
We learn from the Caledonian that Simeon
Huse of Coventry attempted to take his own
life on Wednesday morning, April 80; by cut
ting his throat. At last accounts he was alive.
MIR Huse has been an exemplary citizen and
man much respected by his neighbors. Insan-
ity was the cause of the terrible deed.
A child of Mr.. Oliver Sprague of Chittenden,
between two and three years of age, was scald-
ed to death on the 24th inst by falling back
wards into pail of hot water, which had been
left standing on the floor.
A. B. Gage shot an eagle near Mr.. Bartett's
mill-pOnd in Newbury few days since, which
weighed 40 pounds, measuring feet from tip
to tip of wings.
The mails across the Green mountains in
Sherburne were carried on foot several times
in April. The snow drifts were so deep that
no teams could pass through Sherhurn. Hol-
low
st Johnsbury contains COZ persons liable to
do military duty and has sent 90 volunteers TO
the war. including one Northumberland, one
captain and five lieutenants. Rockingham re-
ports 1884 men fit for military duty and 4S vol
unteers.
Aonzo Rogers plead guilty at Rutland, to
the charge of burglariously entering the store
of S. f. Page, Brandon, last winter, and was
sentenced to the State Prison for eighteen
months.
Mr.. j. Bentley was drowned in pond in
ipton few days since. He was drunk when
last seen alive.
A patent was issued April 22d to William 7.
Nichols, OF Rutland, for improved ironing ma
chine.
3. b. Loveland of Pittsford lately killed fifty
hve crows eight shots, some time previous he
killed forty-two crows at four shots. So says
the Rutland Herald. What catcs had the man
for proniscuous slaughter?
Capt Corbin of Co. c. Sd Vermont Regi-
ment, arrived home at Wells River on Wen
nesday evening, April 30. He is unwcll and it
is said that his poor health will compel him to
resign.
Capt Davenport of Co. II. 9th Regiment is
now at home in consequence Of wound re-
ceived at Lees Mills. He hopes soon to be
again in the field.
j. f. Weatherbee of the Eagle house at
Proctorsvile has paid nearly 5000 in fines and
COSTS within short time, rather than quit rum
selling.
The hours Of labor in the Armory at Wind
sor has been raised, with increased pay IN most
of the rooms from ten to eleven.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-08
Great Dissatisfaction in the Rebel Army.

CAIRO, May 6.
The steamer Ella from Pittsburg Landing
last night arrived this afternoon.
Gen. Pope by placing battery of artillery
in the open field near Pennington in sight Of
the rebel regiments succeeded in Turing them
on TO take the battery, and took the whole
force, numbering 1000, prisoners
Deserters report great dissatisfaction in the
rebel army, both among the officers and men.
General Beauregard had made speech to
the troopsssaying that he would make a de,-
perate stand and force the Federal army to re-
treat, and appealed to them to stand by him.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-08

A false rumor has gained belief in this place
that a brother of W. II. Lord is an officer in
the rebel regiment at Yorktown. The facts are
these. When flag of truce was sent to the
rebels few days since. Col. Lord OF the Vt. 9th,
accompanied II, and in conversation with the
rebel officers inquired for his brother who is in
the South and from whom he has not heard
for year. AT length an officer in an Alabama
regiment was found wh1 knew him, and from
him Col. Lord learned that his brother was still
in Alabama, but he was not in the rebel SER
vice. Wdtchman
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-08

PRoMoTIoNs.-Lieut. Col. S. G. Griffin has
been appointed Colonel of the New Hampshire
Sixth, in place of Col. Converse, resigned.
Maj. Scott has been promoted to Lieut. Col,
and Capt bort of Keene Major. Col Griffin,
it will be remembered, went out with the Sec
ond regiment, as Captain Of the Goodwin Rifles,
OF Concord, and shared in the honors of Bull
Kun, having acquitted himself with great bra
very. He was taken from his command to 90
with the Sixth, and has shown himself very
successful officer both as disciplinarian and a
man of courage and skill under fire
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-08
THE WAR .
LATEST NEWS.
Dispatch from Gen. Mcclellan.
Bivouc in front of Williamsburg.
May 9th, 10 =. M.

blVouc IN 'front.' OF WILLIAMSBURG
May 9th, 10 p. NJ.
To Hon. L. NJ. Stanton, Secretary of War,
After arranging for movements up York Riy-
er, was urgently sent for here.
l find Gen.Joe Johnson in front of me in
strong foroe probably greater good deal than
my own.
Gen. Hancock has taken two redoubts and re-
pulsed Early's rebel brigade by real charge
with the bayonet, taking one Colonel and one
hundred and fifty prisoners, and killing at least
two Colonies and many priyates. His conduct
was brilliant in the extreme
do not know our exact loss but fear that
Gen. Hooker has lost considerable on our left.
learn from prisoners taken, that the rebels
intend disputing every step to Richmond. |
shall run the risk of at least holding them in
check here, while resume the original plan.
My entire force is undoubtedly considerably
inferior to that of the rebels, who will fight
well, but | will do all | can with the force at
my disposal.
G. b. McCLELtAN N,;or Gono.oI
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-08

THUNDER SToRM.-Late on Saturday after
noon of last week this village was visited with
II storm Of rain and hail accompanied by light
ming and thunder that would do credit to the
warm weather of July or August. The storm
lasted about two hours, during which time a
heavy rain fell with considerable hail of large
size. The succeeding weather has however,
been mild and pleasant, just such as BELTS the
season,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-08

FOUND DEAD.-Dexter Kellogg of Amherst,
was found dead about a mile north of CIRCUITS
Corner, on the Vt. and Mass. Railroad on Tues
day, by Orange Brown, who was engaged in
running out lines. He had valise and an ak
with him when found. He left Erving on the
oath of January for North Bernardston, to get
a job of chopping, and was either knocked off
the railroad by snow pillow in the night or fell
down the embankment, which was high at the
place where he was found
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-08

REJo1CING.-The news of the fall of York
town was received in this village with demon
STATIONS of JOY. AT noon on Monday the bells
were rung an hour and a national salute was
fired in honor Of the event. Our people very
naturally concluded that the taste given of our
disposition and abilities by the Vermont boys
few days since, was sufficient 10 induce the
rebels to leave without REPETITION of the dose.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-08

In Nashville business houses and hotels
keep posted placards, inscribed-"No Southern
money taken here" and Confederate notes are
valued about as much as the same amount of
brown paper, but the United States Treasury
notes pass at par in all transactions. DO not
these two facts prove clearly, asks the Nashville
oh'on, what our Secessionists at heart believe
IN reference to the stability and solvency of the
Federal and Confederate Governments.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-08

Town AGENCY.-Dea. A. Barber has been
reaproi ted Town Agent under the provisions
of the liquor law. 1t unnecessary to say that
this appointment gives universal satisfaction.
The worthy Deacon manages the matter with
honesty and discretion. He has recently re-
the Town Hall, where he is prepared to furnish
the "medicne" TO those whose diseases are
properly authenticated.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-08

DEATH OF A HERo.-Thc following letter
from Brig. General Hatch, commanding the
Cavalry in Gen. Banks Department, is grace
full tribute to the heroic qualities Of Vermont
soldier, and one that deserves notice. both on
account of sentiments therein expressed and
the man whose deeds called them forth:
HEAD QUARTERS CAVALRY,
DEPARTMENT OF THE SuENANDoAH,
HARRrsoNBuRo, VA, April 2s, 1862.
To His Erceency The Governor Of he stat Of Ve,mbn:
SIR: Corporal John Chase of Company d,
First Reg't of Vermont Cavalry died to-day
from wound received yesterday in a gallant
charge made by portion Of his Regiment.
After receining the fatal wound he captured
and disarmed one of the enemy. The same
Corporal at Mount Jackson was one of the ad-
vance in a charge which saved the bridge over
the Shenandoah river after it had been fired,
and at that time and place took prisoner a
Lieutenant o! rebel cavalry.
He was man of excellent character, respect
ed by all who knew him. He leaves widow
and four children in INDECENT circumstances. l
hope the State of Vermont will keep from want
the family of one who died a hero, and an hon
or to his State and Country.
Very Respectfully Your obi. Serv't,
JNO. p. HATCH,
Brig General Comd'g Cavalry
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YORKTOWN EVACUATED.
The Enemy's Guns and Camp Equipage Cap
tured.
GEN. MCCLELLAN IN FULL PURSUIT.

NbN' vi CLbLLAN IN FULL PURSUIT..
Yorktown was evacuated Saturday night.
Our troops now occupy the enemy's works.
They left large amount of army equipage and
guns, which they could not destroy for fear of
being seen
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-05-08
OFFICIAL FROM GEN. MCCLELLAN.

HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE PoToMAc
May 4, 8 a. MO Hon. E. NJ. Stanton, sec
rotary of war We have the ramparts O.
Yorktown, the guns, ammunition, camp equip
age, &C., of the enemy. We hold the entire
line of his works, which the engineers report
as being very strong. | have thrown all my
cavalry and horse artillery in pursuit, supported
by intanty. | move Frankln's division and as
much more as can transport by water up tc
West Point to-day. No time shall be lost
The gunboats have gone up York river.
omitted to state that Gloucester, is also in oui
possession. shall push the enemy to the
wall