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The New York herald., 1862-09-29
(NoRcoRAN AND VICTORY.
THOMAS NJ REID. COLONEL

II sIxTt aE,;iNENT CORconAN's IRISH LEGION.
THOMAS N. REID COLONEL.
Do YOU want 20 field under aN cnred oficersf
Then Join t9e sN res meni, Cor'orins ifsh Legion.
yoa waa nigi.st bounty II do, ihen the
Sixth rari4 4 ronrnfan's Irish Lrgion.
Do yon " ~ 10 ct relief tickets for ynnr fam le IL you
DO then ioi sixth regimen, tofc rams irish Legion
Do yst nom" win hoirsl ~ NOu DO then
DO you vat swear leaih traorss u sou do, then,
and not nuil then, Join the sAt1 iegin NJ otsorans
Iribh Legion. Headquarters, sii Broadway.
TtAMP sTNTY.sIxTII REGIMENT NEW YORK vOLUN.
~ teen. Hnfilc Yield, MifdicfO NJ Mi
NV Dcs Sr--Wih pain and sincere fe.ie inform you
acted IN tn gallant anh praisrworhg manner during
The entire but towards The by irag.
iu the the effects which he
died The cotnruny have thus lost aoravc confade aud
Won have lost an aecilonac. intelligent and much be-
loved son; h must he gratifying TO .on 70 know that he
comraes have Just buried him, and placed inscrip
tion with his name, regiment, & at m head Of his grave
Accept my heartfelt sympathy In this your great acton
A"u oe' Company b, siSty.sixth regiment N. Wv.
Mr. Isaac EABpEK, lS Willow street, Brooklyn
Y,tvTu REGIMENT ARTILLERY n " ", COLONEL
,rahmn, stationed at Fou Marshall, Baltimore, and
or garrison duty offers superior Inducements 10
nn.;s Tie highest bounty given. Recruits from the
o"niry aie informed that government State and town
soanes nIe.isml S1g Streets Brookyn ,,enant URBAN
k.,.r nj Rovrrv Grand street, New York, OF beuen.
@ nnonaI MtRRAY, Regmenal Recruiting Oncer, at
epNew Bowcry Of Lieutenant
[.,ooNatprso COMPANY B--NtNE MONTHS MEN
koNsph' TEN DOLLARS
IN addition a other bounes WIN DC paid 70 recruits Gu
uns ~ a sto Fourth street door vest Of Broad
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The New York herald., 1862-09-29

EURSisHED ROOMS TO LEr-rN,A A BROWN STONE
ho with privilege oI paror and piano Apply tn j..
VAN WAGNER l60 West Forty street. Also,
"a whole House to Jet cheap.
The New York herald., 1862-09-29

DENTISTRY.
ARTIFICIAL TEETH.-BEAUTIFUE SETS, ON PURB
~ sver only s.: fine gold, patna, rubber and the
white metallic osse - TO $25; teeth positively extracted
without Gold, white pa,lna and bone nlng 5Ocenis
to 81; warranted. 0ce l3o sixth aud removal.
DIR. LUTHER, Dentist
a RTtFICIAI, BONE FILLING FOR TENDER AND
n sensitive reeihOld roots built up restored, aud
All mauuer of cavities hled without pain and
Aisn ihr Cuban Tooth Powder Lotion The
scnuine can had only at my rooms a9 Broadway
Seventeenth street D. PEARSON, NJ. d., Discovercr.
4 s,Os CERTiFICA CATEs-uAvING HAD FIVE TEETH
VZZC extracted without pain by DIR. j. JAY VII.
tlsRs 55 Grand street, two blocks from Broadway,
rhserg,v insert this recommendation those suier.
10 "''' JOSEPH +. DAILY. lSe East Houston street.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-06-05
ROTJND

The signs of reviving loyalty in North Carolina
are many and cheering. The state constitu-
tional convention, now in session, clearly has a
Union majority, and they are preparing the way
for decided movement. They have instructed
the governor of the state to dismiss from tie
service all over 80 years of age, have voted
down by large majority an act proposed by
Kenneth Raynor to punish sedition against the
confederncy, and there has been some stirring
free speech for emancipation, and not few
plain hints of the good time coming, when the
state shall again be in the Union. A letter
says: -
"The most fatal stab that the institution of
slavery has yet received was given by the SOW
ereign convention of North Carolina, at one of
its recent sessions in the shape of tax upon
slaves. The following tax on this species of
property was levied The annual tax on all
slaves over and less than 10 years of age. is
IS over 10 and less than Is, $40; over 10
and less than 20, Sl5 over 20 and less than
20 and less than IS, 500. As strange as il
may SEEM this measure became a law bv n
large majority, and is now embodied in the state
constitution. OF course, the the most extensive
Shareholders opposed this mode of taxation as
at war with Christian principles, and were
shocked TO think that such an outrageous uro-
position should be preached in this enlightened
century," Kenneth Raynor opposed the tax,
and John A. Gilmer said in reply to him :
81 desire TO call the attention of those gentle
men who are opposing this meas re to the fact
that they, and they alone, were chiefly instru-
mental in carrying North Carolina out of the
Union. Yes, gentlemen, it is YOU who were in
favor OF contracting great debt by carryi-g
on war with the Union. You claimed Thai
secession was necessary, in order to give better
security to the institution of slavery hence il
was for the exclusive benefit of yonr property
that secession took place. and this enormous
debt was contracted, and all of this misery and
slaughter brought upon the country. At the
commencement of secession you were exceed
ingly patriotic, and said that the South must
secure her Independence, at whatever sacrifice
OF blood and treasure. Gentlemen, you have
succeeded in forcing the state out of the Union
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-06-05
GEN. BUTLER AS A CIVIC RULER.

Gen. Ben. F. Butler is not only "the man
for the times" but the man for New Orleans
He may not be great military genius; he will
not, perhaps ever distinguish himself in The
embattled field, but for governing such city
as New Orleans has become under the reign of
secession, and for dealing with just such men
and women as he has found there he is un-
rivalled Bold and daring almost to fault,
possessed of fertility of resource that is suf-
fcient for any emergency, and cool impudence
that is not affected by hot climate, profoundly
versed in civil and criminal law, and above all
backed by power upon which he can always
rely, he is dealing out justice to the mixed pop
ulation of that hitherto turbulent city. 1t was
Gen. Butler who first disposed Of the vexed
question of fugitive slaves from rebel masters
by declaring them contraband of war; and it is
the same man who has invented novel but
effective and radical cure for the brawling
tongues of secesh women. He 'has sent the
Mayor of New Orleans to Fort Jackson for his
insoence, and compelled foreign consus, who,
under cover of their Office, were conceang
confederate funds to disgorge. He sets the
negroes who come into his lines to work as he
would unemployed white people, and feeds the
starving poor of the city. He has made Col
Shepley Mayor of the city, until such Time as
the returning sense of the people shall lead
them to elect loyal man for their municipal
magistrate, and has installed into Office Col
French as Chief of Police. All who respect
the general government and the representatives
of its authority are respected in their persons,
property and pursuits, and all who treat these
with contempt are made to feel his iron hand.
Gen. Buffers General Orders fall thick and
fast, and, what is more to the purpose, they are
clear, pointed and unmistakable. Since his
famous order fixing the status Of women who
insult our troops under cover of crinoline, he
has issued two others that are both forcble and
excellent AT meeting of the Common Coun-
Gil of New Orleans on the 18th of May, pre-
amble and resolution offering the freedom of
the city to the Cotiad, a French ship of war
then just arrived in port were adopted. The
next day Gen. Butler issued general order.
which after reference to this action on the part
of the Council reads as follows:
This action is an insult, as well 10 the United
States, as to the friendly and powerful nation
towards whose officers II is directed. The offer
of freedom of captured city by the captives
would merit letters patent for its novelty, we're
there no doubts of its usefulness as an inven-
ton. The tender of its Inequalities by gov
eminent to which police duties and sanitary
regulations only are entrusted, is simply an in
yitation 10 the calaboose or the hospital. The
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-06-05
II II T. WAR.
CEN WCLELLAN's DEPARTMENT
DESPERATE BATTLE NEAR RICHMOND
The Enemy Driven Back by the Bayonet
HEAVY LOSS ON ROTH SIDES.


The following dispatch was received at the
War Department Sunday afternoon, dated,
Field of Battle, June LIST, ~ m. We have
had desperate battle, in when the corps of
Generals Sumner, Heintzelmar and Reyes have
been engaged against greatly superior numbers
Yesterday ut ! o'clock, the enemy, taking adj
vantage of terrible storm, which had flooded
the valley of the Chickahominy, attacked our
troops on the right flank. Gen. Casey's divi-
sion, which was in the frs, line, gave way un-
accountably and disunitedly. This caused a
temporary confusion, during which the guns
and baggage were lost; but Gems. lIeintzelman
and Kearney most gallantly brought up their
troops, which checked the enemy. At the same
/ succedee by great .xertion, in bringing across
Gems. Sedgwick and Richardson's divisions,
who drove back the enemy at the point of the
bayonet, covering the ground with his dead.
This morning the enemy attempted to renew
the conflict, but were everywhere repulscd.
We have taken many prisoners, among whom
is Gen. Pettigrew and Col. Long. Our loss is
heavy, but that Of the enemy must be enor-
nous. With the exception of Gen. Casey's di-
vision, the men behaved splendidly; several
firm bayonet charges have been made. The
=" i'NNSiHiOI regiment Huue tWb tO-uaN.
GEORGE b. MACLELLAN, Major General
Commanding.
TIE BATTLE WATCHED FROM A BALLOON.
During the whole of the battle of Sunday
morning, Prot. loves balloon was overlooking
the terrific scene, from an altitude of about
2000 feet. TelegraphiC communication from
the balloon to General Mcclellan and in direct
connection with the military wires, was success
fully maintained, Mr.. Parkspring of Philade-
phia acting as operator. Every movement of
the enemy was obvious, and instantly reported.
This is believed to be the first time in which a
balloon reconnaissance has been successfully
made during a brittle, and certainly the first
time in which a telegraph station has been es-
tablished in the air to report the movements of
the enemy and the progress of battle. The
advantage TO Gen. Mcclellan must have been
immense.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-06-05

LEAVE OF ABsENCE.-Rev. DR.. Chaplin
whose health has decided him to travel in Eu.
rope, having stated to his society that he must
resign unless he could have the grant of q
years absence, was voted the Years absence
with continuation of his salary and pulpit
supply by his society. They, however, request
that he will abandon lecturing in the future, a,
it is believed that the exertion and exposure Incl
dent to his lecture tours have been the cause Of
his illness. This is no more than fair request
II minister engages to serve a society as pastor
for stipulated compensation he has no bust
ness to 60 around the country lecturing on his
own private account to the detriment of his
official duties. His time is paid for by the So
ciely and it justly belongs to them.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-06-05

SENATORS ELEcTED.-The Legislature of
Connecticut have reelected the Hon. James
Dixon United States Senator for six years from
the 18th of March next, by the following vote :
Dixon 1862, Charles Chapman 81, scattering 8,
Mr.. Dixon is one of the ablest men in the Sen
ate and well deserves the confidence of his
constituents.
The Legislature of Rhode Island, on the 2Sth
uli., elected Gov. William Spraguc United
States Senator for the full term from the 4th
OF March next, to succeed Senator Simmons
whose term then expires. There was no regu-
lar nominee in opposition, and Gov. Sprague
received 90 votes out of the 1OS cast He is
one OF the youngest men ever elected to the
Senate, but his conspicuous and patriotic ex-
ertions in the war against treason and rebel
lion fully entitle him to this honorable mark of
confidence from the people of the gallant little
Rhode Island.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-06-05
HEAD QUARTERS 4TH VI. RECT, }
May 26. 1862.
JOHN FAXoN. Adjutant.

The HOMESTEAD BILL.-The following sy-
nopsis OF the Homestead Bill, recently passed
in Congress, is by Speaker Grow;
an the lands owned by the Government
are open to settlement under it in quantities
not exceeding l60 acres to each person.
Any person who is a citizen of the United
States or has declared his Intention to become,
such, who is 81 years old, or the head of a
family, or has served in the military or naval
service of the country during this rebellion,
can make the entry on the payment of ten dol
lars and the fees of the register and receiver of
the land office. That is all the settler has 20
pay at any time.
The act takes effect the first day of January
next, and requires a residence and cultivation
of five years to perfect the title.
Any person can enter, under this act land on
which he has u pre-emption claim"
The President has signed the bill
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-06-05

PARsoN BRowNLow's DYING SpEEcH.-lt
is matter of graduation that Parson Brown
low escaped from the clutches of the rebels
alive. At one time, however, he was in i'm
inent danger of being hung. He had prepared
himself for the event with great composure,
and had it not have been indefinitely postponed
he would have left the rebels rich legacy of
wholesome truth in the form of "gallows'
speech. That speech, gotten up especially for
the occasion, has recently been published, and
we have copied it on the first page of this
weeks paper. We hope none of our readers
will neglect it, as it is just as forcible and
truthful as if delivered by dying man. The
portraits of some of the secession apostles are
therein painted in letters of living light.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-06-05

|. The VERMONT CAvAIRY.--Subsequen in
formation discloses the fact that the loss of the
Vermont Cavalry during the retreat of Gen.
Banks, is not so great as was at first reported.
Chaplain Woodward Of that Regiment writes
from Williamsport, May %,
"Our retreat from Virginia was rapid, our
disasters considerable and our escape wonder
iul, considering all the circumstances. Every
hour lessons our calamities by bringing in men
whom we feared were hopeessy cut off.
am in hopes, when we all get in, there will
not be more than 10 missing from our regi-
ment. 1t occupied responsible posts, one half
OF it in the advance, the other half covering the
retreat of the army. The regiment behaved
noby Our new Colonel is much pleased with
the Regiment, and with its conduct in the
bloody retreat"
In a letter TO Adjutant General Washburn
Col Tompkins writes that all the books and
papers of the Regiment were lost during the
retreat.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-06-05
GEO. c. STRONG, Assistant Adiutant General.

"SOldiers Ne,rs Letter" is the title of little
newspaper published at Ship Island by A. w.
Eastman of Co. K Sth Vermont Regiment
No. /, dated May 10th, has reached ms. 1t is a
little affair, not larger than sheet of letter
paper, but the editor claims that it is "the best
paper ever printed on ship Island, and as good
as any that ever will be printed there" From,
this sheet we CLEAN an item or two that will in
tcrest our readers.
The following deaths occurred in the ST.,
Vermont from the time of leaving this State to
the LIST of May: March is, at sea, Enos /.
Davis, Co. |, Newfane, aged 10; April 20,
Charles Lamb, Co. ID, Bradford of typhoid
dysentery, 10; April 30, George Walker, Co.
G. Randolph, of typhoid dysentery, 25; April
2S, Scion d. Buzzell, Co. X, CRANKY, of ty-
phoid dysentery %. The number in the hospi-
tai May 3, was IS, all of whom were comfortable.
DiarrhGa and rheumatism are the prevailing
diseases,-one of consumption.
Fort Pike is in command of Major VIM. c.
Holbrook of the 18th Vermont 1t is situated
upon the Rigolets or west entrance to New Or
leans via Lake Ponchartrain. 1t is a strong
fertilization, built Of brick, with classmates and
mounts 2S guns of large ca,ibre. Upon retir-
ing the enemy spiked the gurs and injured the
works, which are being repaired under the di-
rection of the Major.
Ten thousand letters left the Island on the
18th, for the North, per ship Eliza and Ella for
Boston. The ship afterwards returned to port
in sinking condition having struck on Horn
Island.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-06-05

The PRESIDENTS MEssAoE.-Wc publish
on the first page a Jkssage from President
Lincoln, in which he assumes for himself and
the Cabinet the responsibility of The action of
the War Department in placing funds in the
hands of private parties for the purchase of
vessels and of supplies-and for which action
Congress censured ex-Secretary Cameron. The
Presidents vindication is sufficiently ample TO
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-06-05
War Bulletin.

GEN M'CLELLAN's DEPARTMENT INTENDED.
The following general order has been issued
from the war department The department of
Virginia is extended to include that part of vir-
ginia south OF the Rappahannock and east of
Eurendsburg, to Rirhmond, Petersburg and
Weldon. Major General George b. Mcclellan,
U. S. A., will assume command thereof, and of
the United States force within its limits.
Major General John L. Wool, u. S. A., is
assigned to the command of the middle depart
ment and will proceed TO Baltimore and as
sumo command thereof; Major General John
A Dix, U. S. volunteers, will proceed immedi-
aiely to Fortress Monroe, and assume command
at that point reporting to Major General Nc
Clellan for orders.
BY order of the secretary of war.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-06-05

ANOTHER WORD ABOUT THE WHISTLE
Since the whistle, attached to the boiler at the
Melodeon Factory, has come to be recognized
as an institution throughout our own and in
deed the neighborng towns, It's fair that the pub
lie should know what all this footing is about
The legitimate use of the whistle is for the sig
mails given at six o'clock, morning; twelve,
noon and one and six o'clock afternoon =
thus furnishing convenient standard of time
for all who come within its sound. Its value
as fre-alarm, however, is perhaps most APP
parent; though through the enthusiastic patriot
ism Of some one, like certain cannon in our
village, it went off once at halle cock and the
iiremen came running to their posts to find that
nothing had happened but Union victory
Upon the actual occurrence of fire, q few days
subsequent, the whistle gave the first signal,
but like the shepherd boys repeated cries OF
Wolff the sounds failed to alarm many who
had been before deceived. Hereafter the whis-
tie will be used only for the purpose of signal
ling the hours before mentioned, and its use at
any other time, in the way of short and repeat
ed toots,' will signify that sun thin S burning
Mr.. T.. Bardwell presdes at the stop cock.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-06-05
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

FIRE 1E BRATTLEBoRo.-For the first time
during several Years night cry of Fire l'' re-
sounded through our village, about 3 O'Clock in
the morning of Tuesday last. At that time fire
was discovered in the attic of the stone build
ing connected with and forming part of the
Revere House, and in few minutes the flames
succeeded the smoke in coming through the
roof. The prompt arrival of the engines and
the proximity of an abundant supply of water
soon removed all damage of an extensive con-
fagration. In a very brief space of time the
fire was fully extnguished without burning
through the floor below, although the attic was
thoroughly on fire before il could he reached.
The rooms on the third and second floors were
completely drenchcd and saturated with water,
and the goods in Joseph Clark's store on the
first floor were somewhat damaged from the
same cause. The damage done to the building
and furniture is varously estimated; but prob
ably it will not much exceed $500 on the
building and 5000 on the furniture, all of
which is fully covered by insurance in the
Springfield Fire and Marine Insurance Com
pany. The goods in Clark's store were insured
in the Massasoit at Springfield and the Allan
tic at Providence, and has been settled at S1G0.
Mrs. Van Bbber has room full of furniture,
plate, clothing, &C., in the story Immediately
below the fire which is insured for $1,000,
and was injured somewhat by the water.
The timely and energetic action of our Fire De-
partment saved us from an extensive confagra-
ton, and extorted praise from all observers.
We are not inclined to be boastful, but we claim
that our Fire Department in promptness and
efficiency is second to that of no other town In
the State, and we know that the business of
this claim was conceded by men from abroad
competent to judge, who were present at the
fire.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-06-05

A LARGE APPLE TREE.-There is now grow
ing on the farm of Dea. Abel Carpenter, in the
west part of this town, an apple tree measuring
t'celce feet and sir inches in circ,umf ference at
two feet from the ground Nearer the ground
its circumference is thirteen feet and two inches.
This tree is tall and thrifty, and the bark is
smooth and healthy OF the age of the tree
the "oldest inhabitant" sayeth not, but it bids
fair to stand and bear fruit for many years, for
a week since its large top was in full foliage
and blossom.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-06-05

New HAMPsH1RE.-The Legislature of New
Hampshire met at Concord OH Wednesday.
Prominent among the measures to be consid
cred is revision of the militia system. or
the creating of militia; for New Hampshire
IS as far behind the times in this respect as is
our own State.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-06-05

Nor APPoINTED.-The announcement by
some OF the papers of the appointment of
Major of the 9th Regiment is premature. We
learn from an authoritative source that no ap-
pointment has yet been made nor is it likely
that the matter will be decided under several
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-06-05

RECRUITING FOR TIE 9TH REGIMENT. 1.-THE
work goes bravely on We learn that up TO
Saturday last about 200 men had been recruited
for the 9th Vermont Regiment. Cheering re-
ports are received from the several recruiting
officers, and from present indications the Resi-
ment will be speedily raised.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-06-05

We learn that Major Goodhue has already
obtained twenty recruits for the Windham
County Company, for the 9th Vermont Reg-
ment, and that there is an excellent prospect
that the ranks of this company will be filed at
an early day. Now is an excellent opportunity
for all men periodically inclined to serve their
country. Aside from this the inducements
are 500 per month and 800 bounty, with a
prospect Of a short term Of service.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-06-05

was interesting to watch the glow Of his counte-
nance and the fervor of his patriotism. Few
men of any age, much less of sixty-two could
sing that or any other song equally well,
Mr.. Hayward has a voice full of sweetness
and exquisite melody, and in the rendering of
ballads of a sympathetic nature he certainly ex-
GELS. In patriotic song, sweetly pathetic bal
lards, and humorous deneations of character
this concert presented unrivalled attractions,
and abundantly satisfied large and dscrim-
mating audience.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-06-05

CoNFIscATIoN.--On the first page will he
found the confiscaton bill as it passed the
House, also the bill freeing slaves of certain
classes of rebels which did not pass. 1t is quite
likely that the Senate will pass hill of its own
and send it to the House instead of concurrng
in the House bill
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-06-05

Three young men in Topsham were arrested
for firing guns and other disorderly conduct on
the sabbath, thus greatly disturbing religious
gathering. They were each fined five dollars
and costs, amounting in all to S22,9l.