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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-03-27
A CLAIM DISALLOWED.
Secretary of Civil and Military

The arrogant prctersioLs Of the South to
monopoly of the chivalry and all The courage
that exists in this country, received a whole
some check in the result of the late battles at
Newborn and Pea Ridge. The engagements at
Roanoke Island, Fort Henry and Foit Done-
son, were conceded TO he fe ,eral victories, but
the confederates claimed, and with show of
reason, that our success was chiefly attributable
TO the presence and vigorous blows of our gun
boats. But in these later engagements there
were no adyentitious circumstances in our favor.
At Pea Ridge our brave Western soldiers met
an enemy vastly superior in numbers, on his
own chosen ground, among his mountain fast
nesses, and not only defeated but utterly routed
him. Not only we're we left in possession, of
the field with the arms, ammunition and equip
age of the enemy in our possession but de.
feated troops fed like fugtives from the field in
every direction. At Newhern, also, where
were collected in an entrenched camp the proud
chivalry Of the Carolinas, our troops, lin this
case composed chiefly OF Yankees, for any FIVE
of whom, one Carolinian WAS an equal ma,ch),
fatigued 10y marches, exhausted by exposure TO
the weather, met in their strongholds an equal
number of the enemy and in four hours put
them utterly to rout. Although re-inforcements
were at hand they fled in terror leaving behind
them their guns, camp equipage and military
stores.
In neither of these battles were gunboats of
any assistance in overcoming the enemy. They
were won entirely by discipline, and the liber.
al use of cold steel. The presence of the gun,
boats at Newbern and their ability TO patlic
pate in the conflict would undoubtedly have
materially lessened the casualties on our sid'
and have inflicted correspondingly increased
damage upon the enemy. But their absence il
not to be regretted. The moral effect of th
victory is greatly increased by the manner il
which it was won. The absurdity of the pre-
tensions of Southern chivalry is now mad
patent to their own deluded followers, and al
In Inc case Of the Louisiana Major, whose lette
10 MS sister is reproduced in another column
we have at least commanded their respect Al
foemen worthy of even their steel.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-03-27
KENTUCKY AND TENNESSEE.
The Rebels Falling Back.

DESPERATE STAND TO BE MADE AT CHAT
TANOoGA.
A Nashville letter of the 10Th says the ad-
vance corps -four army under Generals Mitch.
ell and Dumont was ere that time in Murfrees-
boro, and it was reported there that Hardee
had fallen back on Chattanooga and was rein
forcing Gen A. Sydney Johnston, who, with a
large force, WIS terrifying the bills around that
naturally strategic position. A gentleman from
Mobile, who arrived at n ashville on the 18th
with pass from Gen Beauregald to our lines,
says he left that city only week since. and on
his way up found trains filed with soldiers and
material of war; their principal destination be-
ing Corinlh. The train he came up on con-
tanned several batteries of rihed cannon for
light artillery service. A large quantity of
provisions was being shipped to Chattanooga,
and nearly all the forces from the seaboard
were being drawn up towards the Tennessee
line. He had conversed with many troops,
who assured him that they had not received
any pay for six months, and when their time
was up they intended TO 90 home. The rebels
are determined to make desperate stand at
Chattanooga. There is not the least doubt
that if they are whipped there they will yield
and sue for peace.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-03-27
A Brilliant Little Fight.
FIVE THOUSAND REBELS ROUTED.

The Cattettsburg correspondent Of the Gin
cinnati Commercial says a boat has arrived from
Piketon, bringing the particulars of Gen Gar
fields expedition 20 Pound Gap, 40 miles be-
yond Piketon, Ky. There were 5000 rebels
intrenched on the summit of the Cumberland
mountains, at Pound Gap. Gen Garfield as
sended the mountain with his infantry, by I'M
frequented paths. and while his cavalry, by ad-
varcing along the main road and making a
vigorous attack in front, drew the rebels, a
short distance down the summit, the infantry
advanced along the ridge and completely rou-
ted them after a fight less than 20 minutes.
The rebels abandoned everything. Gen Gar
field pursued them six miles into Virginia and
after quaatering his men over night in the capt
ured camp, burnt their barracks consisting Of
go log huts with a large quanty of stores. The
rebels lost seven killed and wounded nobod,
was hurt on our side.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-03-27

details Of the depth Of the snow in different To-
caities, and the consequent shocking bad
travelling. Even as late as the 10th and 10th
of this month f.om twelve TO twenty inches OF
snow fell in the northern part of the State
So far as we are informed there was but one
ticket in the field for a council of Censors, at
the election IN Wednesday. At the hour of
going to press we have received no returns, but
from indications we infer that the vote cast was
exceedingly small.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-03-27
SECOND DISPATCH.

A second dispatch, dated at 10 p. M, on Sum-
day, says: 1--WE have this day achieved glor-
ious victory over the combined forces of Gems
Jackson, Smith and Longstrect. The battle
was fought within four miles of Winchester.
1t ragged from half past 10 this morning till
dark. The enemy's strength was about 10,
900. The strength of our division was not
over 5000. Our loss in killed and wounded
is not yet asccrtained. The enemys loss is
double that Of ours. We have captured u
large number of prisoners, some of their guns,
ane the ground is strewu with the arms they
have thrown away in their fight. The cavalry
is still in pursuit of the retreating rebels. The
particulars cannot be accurately ascertainet
until daNlight"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-03-27

Our CHAPLA1Ns have the right views If duty.
The regiment is the parish, and they believe it
to be their duty to 20 wherever the parishion-
ers do, and help them Thus, at the battle of
Roanoke lrland, Rev Mr.. james of Worcester,
Mass, when the officers were shot down
around gun, sprang forward, encouraged the
men. and worked in their midst as gunner,
A man that can work a sermon or gun equal
y WELL may be said to be thoroughly furnished
TO every good word Or work.
CosT, DURABILITY AND SAILING EXPENSES
OF IRON NEssELs.--The cost of the Monitor is
stated at S275,000, about half the cost of first
class sailing frigates like the Congress. Iron
vessels are safe against dry rot and the usual
sources of decay in wooden vessels. and are
worth much more when old enough to break
up. Their repairs are very light, and they may
be efficiently manned by crew equal in strength
to only one-third or one-half of one of our fri
gates, and would therein effect grea, saving
in our naval expcnditures.-Ihe comparative
efficiency even entirely out of the question, true
economy would dictate the multiplication of
this class o / vessels.
GOING IT WITH RUsH.-Certainly, it
never rains but it pours, and victories, not less
than miseries, come in troops. The admins
tration has policy, after all, and there is
ltuill ieuutl w dlHlleS' Dht Jul cuSSSo-
ses are astounding--far beyond our widest
hope. We feel very much as the old gentle
man did, who, upon receiving 80 per cent,
dividend upon the old Mechanics Insurance
office of this city, dolorously em,rkeG, "IHcy
must be diriding the copitat stock.'-Ne'o Bed
ford Mercury
1t is reported that 1000 Indians were en-
gagged in the battle of Pea Ridge, Arkansas, by
whom twenty of our killed aud wounded aerc
scalped! These were, probably, the red skin
ned forces recruited by Albert Pike, the Ark
ansas poet. This wretch owes the halter such
heavy dept that he would die bankrupt did
he have dozen necks to stretch.
A merchant in Nashville, Tenn, has sent
$4,000 in gold to Broadway house in New
York to pay his iadebtedness-S2,5 800 they are
to retain to pay his Indebtedness to them, and
the balance is to pay other creditors. Another
merchant there writes that in weeks time he
is prepared to pay all his Indebtedness in gold
When Breckenridge was first accused Of
treason, he asked suspension of public opn-
ion. Now public opinion asks suspension OF
him.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-03-27

fght the thing out. b. ! cannot help be-
heving we will be overpowered. We are grow
ing weaker every day, and the North stronger
fear TO look at our future. We can't be sub
jugoted we all say. hope not bat if we do
no, fly the country, fear we will experience
something like suIjugation.
May he I'm gloomy to-dayi reckon am.
Who wouldn't be? / intend TO fight as bard as
J can, but can't see my way out.
Tear up this letter. Don't let mother or fsther
or any of our relatives see it. | have expressed
my heart 10 you because you are my dear sis:cy,
and always tell you what believe.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-03-27
From THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER.
The Attack on Island No. 10
OUR FORCES GAIN ON THE REBELS.

A special dispatch to the Chicago Tribune
dated 0 o'clock Sunday night, off Island Nc. 10.
says the firing continues slowly day and night
at intervals of half an hour. Our fire is mostly
concentrated upon the upper battery, which is
now fairly TO pieces. This battery has not re-
piled for two days. Only one gun can be seen
in position. and that is probably Quaker.
The batteries on the main shore are also mys-
teriously SILENT and the encampment grows
smaller day by day. Transports still continue
plying about, apparently carrying away troops.
The river is still rising and everything is over
flowed. The rebels were drowned out of some
Of their batteries and have Teen attempting &c
erect new ones, but the well directed fire of ouI
mcrtars prevent them.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-03-27

A BLIND MEcHANIc.--Among the workmen
employed in the rake factory of the Messrs
Iarbell, in the town of Mount Holly, is blind
man by the name of Addison Warner. lie is
one of the best workmen in the establishment,
and gets the highest wages if we mistake not,
of any man employed there. He is often visi-
ted by strangers in the place, who call in from
motives of curiosity TO see him work and it is
really astonishing how much he can do and
how well he does it, He does Il large OF the
boring of the rake-heads, and we believe, most
OF the turning of the stoles, besides many other
parts Of the work, and by a. the sense of feel
ing-for he is totally blind. He oils and adj
justs his machinery. goes all about the building
where he works, an is quite as much Sat home
there, apparently, us the keenest-sgkted indi-
vidual in the factory-(and has the advantage,
even OF them all in one respect, that he can work
until after dusk, if he chooses, without eight
ing up land there is no man about him who
is more cheerful, happy and contented than he.
Mr., Warner is very worthy man, great Ia
yarile with his shop-mates, and is highly re,
speeted and esteemed by all his neighbors and
acquaintance. Furthermore, he takes the
lierall and still furthermore, he pays for IL
promptly. -Rm Herald.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-03-27

Gen. Mcclellan, we are assured on all hands,
has now fully entered upon his campaign. We
thought respecting him, as with regard to the
Secretary of Navy, that his place could be filled
with more effective man, and as we thought
we spoke in either case. The President of the
United States has decided against our cOnvic-
ton, and we bow to his decison.-N, \. Iri-
iune.
The Tribune reminds us of crazy fellow
whom we knew in Westfeld, Mass. some years
ago. He considered himself a sort of super
visor general of the whole community, and as
possessed of dctatorial authority over all func-
tionaries,-civil, military, and religious; a
standing trouble with him was, that his orders
were so much disregarded. "Now he. e (said
he one day. is that Parson Knapp, ia clergy
man of the village. told him, more than 4
year ago, to stop his preachin9--and yet he
keeps at it, just as if hadn't said a word tc
him about il ?"-Free Press.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-03-27

expedition to Beaufort. The place was evacua,
ted, however, before our troops approached
Fort Macon was blown up by the rebels, and
the steamer Nashville burnt.
Col Segur the representative elect from Ac.
comac district, Va, arrived at Washington Mon.
day morning. confirms the intelligence Of The
destruction Of the prvateer Nashville and Fort
Macon by the rebels.
On the day Burnside occupied Newbern, six
teen thousand troops were on the road between,
Goldsboro and Newbern.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-03-27

A KIND AcT.-Dr. Higginbottom, the surgeon
f the federal prisoners at Richmond last season,
reserved the watch and five and a half dollars in
;old, the property of Corporal Elisha L. Kcables,
company c. 2nd Vermont Regiment, who was
rounded at the battle of Bull Run and died in
onscquence of his wounds at Richmond a few
,eeks thereafter, and sent them to his friends in
his village by the hands of a Rhode Island soldier
he sick at Richmond speak in the highest term.
his Kindness to them, which was so marked as
excite the displensurc of the rebel authorities
it gives us great pleasure TO record this commend
,ble act of one whose interests would evidently
rave been better promoted by pursuing widely
ifferent course.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-03-27

The evacuation of Beaufort, n. C., by the
rebels gives Burnside an excellent base of ope-
rations. 1t will he vastly more convenient for
lin 10 communicate with the North through
that excellent harbor than 10 he limited 10 Hat
;eras Inlet. There are now but few small inlets
on the Atlantic coast requiring blockade.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-03-27
EFFECT OF OUR SHOT.

A special dispatch 10 the Chicago Tribune,
dated Sunday night, says the gunboat Mound
City fred twenty shot at the middle batteries
with considerable effect. Our oht ers, with a
glass, counted five rebels killed at a single shot.
On Sunday our morlars fired with considerable
regularity, but the results were not ascertained
owing to the unlavorable condition of the
weather. The balloon reconnaissance did nc
take place.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-03-27

IL l.
having been restored health in few weeks by very sim
Pile remedy after having suffered several years with
lung affection, and that dread disease Consumptons
anxious to make known his fellow sufferers the Of
cure.
To all who desire IT, he will send copy % the prescription
used (re Of charged with the directions Tor preparing and
using the same which they will find srRE CURE COS
SUMPTION ASTHMA BRONCHITIS, &c The only object OF the
advertiser the Prescription Is to benefit the act-
ed and sprea information which he couceves in-
valuable he hopes every sufferer will try his remedy
il will cost them nothing, and may prove a blessing.
REV. EDWARD A. WILSON,
Wlliamsburgh, Kings County, New York.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-03-27

valid. Puplish,d Tor the benefit and warning and "A
warning to young who suffer r,m Nervous Debility,
Premature decay, Sci supplying the time the
OF SefCure. By who has cured himself after being put
to great expense through medical imposition aud quockery.
lily enclosing postpaid addressed envelope,
may be had OF the author NATHANIEL MAYFAIR, Esq.
Bedford, Kings Co., N. l.-Iyll
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-03-27

"a ARD."-Those of our readers who like n
good thing and can appreciate "goak" will not
neglect the opportunity of hearing "Artemas
Ward" this (1hursday) evening at the Town Hail.
In the peculiar dialect Of "Artomas'' himself, we
will say that we have rekuesi to make it is
these: 60 carly if you wish to know how the in
side of the Hall looks.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-03-27
COM. DuPoNT's OPERATIONS.
ST. AUGUSTINE noRDA, TAKEN

FORT MARION GIVEN UP WITHOUT FIGHT.
Dispatches received at the navy department
from Flag Officer Dupont, announce that the
flag of the Union floats over Fort Marion, st.
Augustine, Florida. The town was surrendered
without fighting, the town authorities receiving
Commodore Rodg RS in the town hall, and ef
ter being assured he would protect loyal citizens
they raised the United States flag with theil
own hands. The rebel troops evacuated the
night previous to the arrival of the gunboats
This is the second Of the old forts taken
Jacksonville, Florida, was also surrendered ii
like manner. The governor of Florida recon-
mends the entire evacuation Of Florida.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-03-27
r II T. w A r .
the UPPER Potomac
ANOTHER FEDERAL VICTORY.
HARD FIGHTING NEAR WINCHESTER
FIRST DISPATCH.

FIRST DISPATCH.
A dispatch dated Winchester, 8 o'clock Sun
day evening, from Gen Shields, is as follows =
al have just come in from the yer; front ofthe
battle field 3 miles out. We have achieved
complete victory over Gen Jackson, taken 2
guns and cuissons, killed at least 100 and
wounded twice as many of the enemy. Our
loss is large, but probably not overl5 80 killed
and wounded. Our men did well and took
grea, many muskets. The enemy is in full re-
treat"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-03-27

DEATH OF VOLUNTEER Private james Hall
# Co. F. 4th Regiment Vermont Volunteers, died
Typhoid pneumonia at his residence in Pond
vile, Newiane, on Monday last at the age of "a.
lie contracted the measles at Camp Griffin, which
vas followed by the disease that ended his life.-
His funeral was attended at Pondyille on wednes-
day, the Rev. N. Carpenter of this village con-
Quoting the services.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-03-27

The RETURN OF sPRIYG.-Although the snow
lies deeply On the ground the return Of the robin
md the bluebrd herald the approach Of seed time
and Of the flowers. These barbingers of return
ing life made the air vocal with their cheering
melodies Tuesday morning, and they warbled
their sweet lays they sent joy and gladness to
many a heart
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-03-27

II for 25 cents can be cured Of that troublesome
cough, dfui headGche miserable dyspeptic trouble
circulating rheundtism or the snedkig feusr and dgue
you should make long complaint Perhaps you don't
know 1t, purchase Doct. affords Homeopathic C0tires
for any disease that you troubled with and you will be
satisfied. Sold by n. THORN, Brattleboro md D. y.
WOOD Bellows Falls, Agents, address PHILIP LEE, 1856
William street, Newiork.
Set that the name Of Philip Lee, Is each box.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-03-27

FOUND uEAD.-Alrs Rhoda Galloway, an aged
lady who resided in the family of Jesse wilkins,
Of Green River village in Gulford, retired to bed
in her usual health on Thursday night and was
found dead in her bed Friday morning.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-03-27
FowLE's PILES AND nuMoR CURE,

Sure Care for bleeding Bnd and Itching Piles, scroiua,
Salt Rheum, and Diseases Of the skin
One bottle warranted In all casesi u not, Dealers
are particularly requested to refund the money
Only Ave bottles In thousand returned and these "ele o
hrmed fistua. Hundreds of letters and crriihches ~
Ia the propretors which be seen upon sP
cation send for Circular. Prepared ny htNnn - ~
FOwLE, Chemist, II Prince ST., boston sou ny AZ
gists CeruRcates with each bottle Prloe - P'i o'''e
Am
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-03-27

REBEL AI1IEs.-The Indians mu stored into
the rebel service by Albert Pike and used at
the battle of Pea Ridge, were quite as destruc-
tive to their friends as To their enemies. In
furiated with bad whiskey given them by the
rebels, after the first fire they seemed not 10
distinguish friends from foe. They killed and
ecolped indiscriminotey. The 2nd Iowa bat
terry finding four of their numbers scalped, OBJ
tanned the range of several hundred Indian:
and poured into them q destructive fire of can
mister and she'll, which cut down the dusky de.
mons like grass. They fed precipita,ely and
could not be rallied although Col. Pike shot
several in the attempt. The experiment of EN-
ploying them has proved failure.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-03-27

TEETH. The subscriber having lately returned from
his Southern tour would in calling the attention Of the pub
c return his thanks to his patrons generally and those
especially who have continued thr support for the past
eighteen years. feeling to be atterng testimonial o their
confidence In his professional skill.
lie continues to perform AN operations for preserving,
beanng and restoring the Teeth in his usual careful ana
thorough manner
Teeth inserted Gold Silver Rubber with all the late
improvements Please call. A. ID. PUTNAM
Brrttleboro May l, lS6l-ls
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-03-27

NEW HAMPSHIRE ELEcTIoN.-we have re-
turns from all tbs towns III the State exeept
Cambridge and wentworth's Location. These
benigbied towns way up among the White
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have no hesitation in bearing testimony the hish pro-
ssiona character Of Dr. Colby he having during period
OF his active abors stood the head profession
Townships. have doubt from the composition Of his
pills that they would do good service In those which
they recommended. r. n. WEBER, NJ. d.
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SPECIAL OTI G T. s.


VERNON, March 4h, 1867.
W. S. SEVERANCE, NJ. D., who has practcel medicine
Sheburne Falls, Mass for the past nine years has ocat
ed in Vernon and will attend all calls in the vicinity with
promptness
may he found at the residence Of Capt Thomas Lyman,
when necessarily absent professional business-4wl2
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-03-27

The statement made in school-meeting that
the class in Reading from the intermediate
School under my instruction was neglected for
Tour weeks is false; on the contrary, it was not
neglected at all. MARY II. BRowN.
March 26, 1862.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-03-27
FROM B URNSiDEs EXPEDITION


FORT MACON BLOWN UP AND THE PIRATE
NASHVILLE BURNT.
The Chancellor Livingston arrived at Fort
ress Monroe from Ilatteras Inlet. Saturday
evening, and reports that Immediately after the
occupation Off .wbern, Gen Burnside started an
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-03-27

HUsTEN's Cook STOVE COMPANION is little
Yankee contrivance that no family can afford to
dispense with. 1t is vastly convenient, capable of
dozen different Offices, and very cheap. Of
course we can't describe its uses on paper, but
read the advertisement, 60 and buy one, and our
word for it that one will not be for sale.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-03-27

err attractions, no doubt the hall will be filed,
as the price Of admission is in accordance with
the times, 10 cents,--chdren 10 cents,-chil.
dren in the afternoon, only cents. They re.
main in Brottleboro, one day only.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-03-27

Fine English Carpets from auction are adver-
Used in our paper, by the New England Carpe,
Co.. of Boston.