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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1863-06-04

"NERGENNEs. The last number or volume
rather of Appleton's New American Cycloppdia
having come to hand note among its con-
tents the following Brief and, if not exhaus-
tive, comprehensive history of the City of Yer
gennes:
"Vergennes, city of Addison Co. VT, stuat-
ed on the Otter Creek, 81 miles S. by f. from
Burlington; pop. in 1860, 1885. The falls Of
Otter Creek at this place affords large amount
Of hydraulic power which is partially improved
The harbor is an excellent one, affording suf-
fcient debth of water for the largest vessels
1t was an important naval depot during the war
of 1912, and Com. McDonough's fleet was filled
out here. A United States Arsenal the only
government military establishment, is still main
tanned here, and the government property is
still valued at about 100000. There are 4
churches schools, a newspaper office, and q
bank with capitol of Sl0O,OOO. The city was
first settled in 1866, and incorporated in l776
1t is the only city in Vermont The area is
only $50 by 400 rods
Meantime this suggests the inquiry, when is
there to be first, and thoroughly prepared
history of Vergennes to be undertaken. 10 APP
pear in the Vermont Historical Magazine now
in process of V1g1mes Vermon-
ter
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Garrison, tall, gentlemonly, mild in aspect and
here is regiment Of ministers and meek-eyed
ministers wives.
The religious meetings among Unitarians
have been OF unusual interest this year,-the
others, 100, doubtless but these l am better
acquainted with. Drs. Hedge and Bellows,
James f. Clark, MIR. Mumlord, Mr.. Collyer Of
Chicago, Chaplain Scandlin, Father Taylor and
others, at the regular meetings and the festival,
have spoken admirably. Each day of the week
commenced with prayer and conference
meeting at A. NJ, and most attractive gather
ings they were. Lasting but an hour, with
quick succession of speakers, spontaneous songs,
addresses, prayers, they have in them the dew
of the morning, and the depth of its skies. A
few words are read from scripture, a subject
proposed, and the speakers minds follow in this
channel. To-day, attending one ofthese for the
first time, had the good fortune TO hear Mr..
Collyer Stray sentences OF his in the news
papers, had seemed to me inspired; full OF in
sight, tenderness, grace, refinement, strength.
such wasthe man. You nave heard his history;
an emigrant, blacksmith, thinker, Methodist,
ana now the leading Unitarian preacher OF the
west. a large man, hardly handsome, yet no
one could see MN hrst without the though
"What good faces" luminous face, lit
through and through with the spirit. He spoke
VI 'iS S,""u'u' " syn shVIiuce, Inc cnhpter
read had been of Zebedee's children, and their
ambitious mother. A million mothers had
thought their boys just so worthy to sit on the
right hand or left of the Throne-had yearneG
and prayed to get them there not through sor-
rows and remuneration, not TO drink OF the mas
ter's cup and be baptized with his baptism
they wanted them elected by some divine way
they called it; that's the divine way; there is
no short cut to the Throne lie told OF an old
man, stranger, whose hengnant face had at
tracted his notice when preaching to the West
ern congregation. 1t was haunting face, and
he sought it out. 1t had history. Early in
life, this person had amused large fortune,
and retired from business. He was "A Bosto.
MAN, Of culture and position nothing was left
but TO enjoy life. art, travel for the rest OF his
days, Nothing? lie pondercd; should he
stay home and amusp himself or 20 to The great
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BosToN, May 2S, 1868.
Between ministers, negro regiments, and tri-
umphant abolitioniss, it has been as much as
one could do to find standing room in Boston
o-day. The first negro regiment from the
North passed through State street, singing
"John Brown" eyes flashing, faces gstening
with new hope. Crowds watched them from
all sides during the progress, and no voice re-
yled One person observing Il black sergeant
ofremarkably fncpresence, exclaimed, "There's
bully niger" The negro turned good-na-
turedly, but with dignity: Not niggers now
we are black men," The regiment was on its
way to be reviewed on the Common by Gov.
Andrew, previous to embarking for Port ROYAL.
1t was composed of ! 100 men, with as much dig
nifty in their bearing and individuality in their
faces, as any ofpaler complexion. Some faces
were no darker than the tanned ones of our re
turning soldiers; others ebony ;-many were
boys faces; and the whole regiment had an an
pearance OF youth. 1t is led by young whites,
WITH historic names and the lieutenant co..
one is described as the handsomest man in
Massachusetts. | was unfortunate as not to
see him. But the poets call, 80 for a knight
like Bayard," seems responded to, rs these
proud fair youths spring forward to open the
gate of freedom for the oppressed The men
appeared in fine drill their straight lines and
martial bearing were subject of frequent remark
1t was wonderful TO see such rrcpressible ma
lures, socomposed only once the negro smiled
out. Little attentions were showered on this
as previously on white, regiments fruit, smiles
here and there young woman walked beside
husband or brothers and many bayonets had
bouquets affixed TO them Towards the last n
lady pressed through the crowd eagerly, hand
| ing package of tempting appearnnce-tbe
/ good looking youth, who received it, smiling n
/ thousand thanks, opened and found it composed
/ OF tracts The joke spread like prairie fire.
one quick smile, one flash Of white lightning
along the dusky faces, and all was dignity again,
| That was the only ivory we saw.
What crowd went to that review, some 10
| peer, some to scot, some TO pray politicians,
artists, ministers, poets, women, children Gel,
ebrities were the rule, not exception. stood
| on piazza, and watched the surging by of the
throngi from Kings Chapel to Roylston street
one stream of human beings Warren, the ac.
tor, in wig and daylight face; Mr.. and Mrs
Sewall, he a fierce aboitionist, with venerable
gray hair; she with gentle face and light curls
author of those lines which will live forever;
why thus longing, thus forever striving
For the far OIL unattained and dim"
Here is Wendell Phillips, whom every one has
seen,-FrederckD Douglas, black and handsome,
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Further from Vicksburu.

Chicago, June /.
A special dispatch to the Times dated Head
quarters in the field near Vicksburg, ODD, says
But little has been effected in the last SO
hours. Over 100 pieces of field artillery and
several siege guns raned shot and shell on the
enemys works yesterday. The mortar fleet
also took position behind DE Soto Point and
bombal ded the city the entire day.
On the right Gen. Sherman has pushed
Steele's division squarely TO the front of the
parapets. Our men lay in ditch and on the
slope of the parapet inside one of the principal
forts, unable to take it by storm but determined
not to retire.
The federal and rebel soldiers are not twenty
five feet apart-both powerless to inhct much
harm. Each watches the other and a dozen
muskets are fired as soon as soldier exposes
himself above the works on either side.
Nearly the same condition of things exists in
McPherson's front. His sharpshoot.rs prevent
the working of the enemy's pieces in one or
two forts.
charge was made yesterday morning on
one of them by Stephenson's brigade, and re-
pulsed Two companies of one regiment got
inside A few got out again, but most of them
were captured.
The forts are all filed with infantry.
Our artillery has dismOunted few guns and
damaged the works in some places, but they
are still strong.
Gen. McClernand was hard pressed on the left
yesterday, and sent for achievements. Quinn
by's division went to his assistance at four
o'clock.
The contest continued till seven.
One of our flags was planted at the foot OF
the earthworks on the outside of one rebel fort,
and kept there several hours, but the fort was
not taken.
Netherlands loss is estimated at one thou
sand Killed and wounded yesterday.
The lighting grows more desperate each day.
within three miles Of our right.
Gen. Joe Johnston is reported near the Big
Black River, in our rear with reinforcements
for the beseiged.
Gen. Grant can detail men enough for opera
tions here and to keep Johnston in check.
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FIRE.-On Monday last about eleven o'clocl,
A. NJ, the alarm of fire was given by the Whis-
tie connected with Estey's Steam Engine, which
on such occasions does its duty effectually, for
instantly every body was on the move, and
quicker than you could say 'Jack Robinson" the
Fire Engines were out and on their way to the
scene OF the disaster. The fire was on Birge
Street near Canal Street, and consumed barn
and small she'd belonging to Farmer" Wood
By the timely aid of the Engineers dwelling
house standing near and much exposed was
saved, and no other damage than the loss Of
the barn and shed with a few cords of wood
was done. How the fire caught we have not
learned. Great credit is due 10 our Fire Com
panies for their prompt action-wheneyer an
alarm of fire is given.
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The Cattle Markets at Brighton. & n mn bridge
and McdfOrd.
SAILS OF NORTHERN BEEF CATTLE.

Ed Wheeler sold 4 oxen at &c. 80 p cent SIX. and
another pair at SC 80 SIX, one pair of steers, live
weight Guio Ps Ut ic. N ana one steer 'y uoi-
Geo. W, Morrison sold 6 oxen mt nbout s.. . for 81
for 9, and extra nice pair for 9ic, SIX; all of
winch sales he regards as iul c y ID less than last
M VIE e. proS,,. cold am ,oi % ovo,, 70 dross
obnnt osoo n Co.. o. ~ n, aarI nro,Larr uir co.
S1-S IrLicb tLe rorties co1Ied eonaI r. SO 1, M
c. " io"ositsaiJ 20 Snvrfodrs & u,rc,y,eu n nv
erf AZ oc ID II, and OK ,ooro a., Jritt If The Fitch
Rrotbers' oxen. mentioned Inst week Also one noir
If s,eers chomt ZOO Fts IN Mr. White and another
similar noir n W 2. Gowinc both nj Sc which he
said we're canal 10 those sod Inst week nt DC and
oxen N " Mead 4 M 90 md Mt SIC
tmated to dress 1900 lbs, for sl53, or &c p ID.
+ Flint sold oxen, 1000 HIS. each, for &c y H.,
which he considers equal to those sold last week ut
9lc
W. H. Bardwell sold oxen to 5. S. Learnard, which
he said might be described "such Sam buys"
100 lbs each, for 9c Others weighing 1857 lbs. Mt
Sac, "a SIX. to y. Wentworth, at SIC and "smal-
er stuff" ut Sc p b.
]. Lamson sold one pair Of oxen, laid at 1900 BIS
for Sl55; another pair 1000 lbs, for $40 and pair
| OF iour-vear- olds, to dress 1900 BIS, for lis.
W. |. Sabn sold pair of oxeu laid to dress 2300
! lbs at Gle and another pair of about 1900 lbs, for
! SC p H.
Henry Zoller bought oxen for PAS, for $3.50, 3
! for Sl75 or by estimate Sc p lb and one pair for
| Sl75 or Sic
p,,,,p, psiross bos NO, lo,, ,,,r,. oc,;yo o,,1
"'N' ''' ','' ~ ~ "'.'
prices generally are unsettled by the fluctuations IN
the money market. Ashes firm Coffee very quiet
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1863-06-04
HUNNEwELL,s GREAT REMEDIES.

uunnewelPs Eclectic Pills.-THE TRug TYPE or A
CATHARTIC. by the application OF Phnl maceucal
Laws both CHARACTER and Economy combined In this
valuable Pill To prevent putting such quantities OF indi-
gesbe drugs into the stomach, the gripping pains orro-
neousy judged to be the evidence thorough action and to
require from to Pills to get decent calhariic was the
study In this development The seom exceeding One
and never more than Two Pills settles the question
aud character he best known by confidence to test
them In DYSPEPSIA, CosrYENfss BLLOUsNtss, LIVER Con-
PLANT all arrangements Of the Stomach Bowels and as
Family Pill.
Hunnewell's Universal Cough Remedy.-Tn
make Cough Remedy thorough for all throat and Lung
Complaints and TO rid the mind o climatic causes when the
great error has been, the introducing eomponons which
dehate, and by such to restrain the freedom OF
use as the only true theory by which such complaints can
be ehectuay cured, the point made In this valuable
preparation To prevent asking attention long stories
great cures and to long descriptive technicaes would
ask confidence which will be sacred, In CoLps, Corous
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1863-06-04

DANGER AT THE WEsT.-The Cincinnati
Gazette, one of the most conservative Republi-
can papers of the West, say in reference to the
arrest of Vallandigham
"Our Eastern contemporaries, who have
commented on the arrest as unnecessary, do
not appreciate the entire situation. In the
East, when the purpose of the hostility to Gov
zernment is announced to be present separation
with view to several confederaeies and ul-
terror intrigues for annexation, even the cop
.perheads quail and are forced to declare that
separation is not to be consented to in any
event But in the West the success of seces-
sion, the recognition of Confederate indepen.
dence, the formation of Northern Confcder.
acy and its subsection to the South is deter.
mined purpose, TO be carried out by secret
armed organizations, aud rebellion, as vel as
by o. co. agitation to c,caIe dsafectiou."
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ming at the first name entered upon it, and con-
tinuing in regular succession till the list is COM
pleted.
On the subject of exemptions, besides emu
merating the disease and malformations that
constitute valid claim to exemption which
have been already published by us, the regula-
tions provide that no certificate of physician
or surgeon, stating such disability or disease,
will be received in support Of claim for ex-
emption unless affirmed or sworn to before a
civil magistrate competent to administer oaths ;
and it is directed that q certificate be furnished
by the Board Of Enrolment to all those who are
exempted by reason Of physical disability, the
payment OF Communication money, or the pro-
ourement of satisfactory substitutes. 1t is also
stated that the discharge from one draft does
not operate as an exemption from future draft,
except in cases where an acceptable substitute
has been furnished, in which case the persons
supplying the substitute will be held exempt
from military duty during the term of service
of his substitute.
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The Hostile Indians.
INDICATIONS OF MORE DIFFICULTY IN MINNIE
sofa

lNDIIAIIONS Of MOkE DIFFICULTY IN MINNIE
Sofa.
st. Paul, Mimi, papers contain the follow
ing 1--WE learn that official information ha.
been received of the arrival at Fort ALercrom
bic on the 10Th inst, of Joseph Demarais,
son of the interpreter now at that post. He
came from St. Joseph by the way of Devil,
Lake, leaving Devils Lake on the 9th inst.
where he reports there were encamped about
600 lodges of Indians, or about | 500 warriors
with Little Grow at their head. They are en-
camped on the prairie near the peninsula that
runs down into the lake, on the north side, in
the vicinity of Burnt Island, which is The place
OF rendezvous of the hostile Sioux. He state
that Little Crows band are well supplied with
ammunition, and that the others have none.
Little Grow and his soldiers have been assidu-
ously engaged in circulating the report that all
those who gave themselves up were killed by
the whites, and by this means is trying to in
duce them to engage in war against the
whites"
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tured. have given you long enough to reflect
on your folly. | now give you notice that un-
less this order is Immediately revoked will
at once cause the execution eff every rebel
Shareholder in my possession. The poor negro
is fighting for liberty in its tuest sense, and
Mr. Jefferson has beautifully said, "in such a
war there is no attribute of the Almighty which
will induce him to fight on the side of the OPP
pressor." You say you are fighting for liberty.
Yes you are fighting for liberty Liberty 10
keep four million Of your fellow beings in igno-
rance and degradation liberty to separate
parents and children, husband and wife, broth
er and sisters liberty to steal the products Of
their labor, exacled with many a cruel lash and
bitter tear; liberty to seduce their wives and
daughters and to sell your own children into
bondage liberty to kill these children with i'm
punity when the murder cannot be proven by
one Of pure white blood. Tn $ is the kind OF
liberty. The liberty to do wrong which Satan
chief of the fallen angels, was contending for
when he was cast into hell.
| have the honor to be,
Very respectfully, your ob't Serv't,
ID. HUNTER, Major General.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1863-06-04

TEACHERS INsTITUrE.-J. S. Adams, Secre-
tary of the Vermont Board of Education, held
an Institute for the benefit of the Teachers of
this County, at Wilmington on Friday and
Saturday of last week. There was a good at
tendance of teachers from that and the neigh
boring towns, and the good people Of Viii
mington attended the exercises in sufficient
numbers to keep the Church well filed. Mr..
Adams lectured on the various branches tnupht
in our schools, pointing out the importance of
each, and suggesting the best modes of nslruc.
ton, insisting ON the necessity of teaching the
elements or first principles of each branch in
the most simple, yet thorough manner. The
qualifications Of teachers, the duties of parents
ard citizens generally, the spirit and manner in
which schools are to be governed, and man,
other topics were discussed in manner calcu.
lated to interest and instruct. Mr.. circuit o.
Genwood Seminary read a valuable essay or
School Discipline, and Mr.. Bingham of the
High School in this village made important
suggestions and remarks relating to the mode
of teaching Arithmetic, and Mr.. Brown also
took part in the exercises. These gatherings
are of great service to the cause of Education
Mr. Adams infuses something of his own ardol
in the minds of the teachers, and tells the PEG.
pie good many wholesome truths which the,
would do well to heed. The Wilmington PEG.
pie extended their Inequalities to those who
attended the Institute, and made their visit ex-
dinghy agreeable. AT the close of the In
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stitute on Saturday the following Resolutions
were adopted
ReSOlced That we the members of the Wind
ham County Institute in view of the generous
hospitality, kindly symdathy, and lively appre-
citation made manifest in the course of this
meeting by the Citizens of Wilmngton-take
this method to express our sincere thanks and
heartfelt gratitude for all the lavors so album
dainty bestowed upon us during our short stay
with them. And may we not Gin departing to
our several school houses, and different spheres
OF labor go with hearts enlarged, and higher
and holer purpose in performing our past
towards making mankind fit to he the inhnbi.
tants of so beautiful world as God has given
us.
Resolced, That we have high appreciation
Of the labors of Mr.. Adams, the efficient and
faithful Secretary Of the Board of Education,
believing that he is doing good and noble
work in his endeavors to improve and elevate
the schools of Vermont, and that he fully de.
serves the confidence and cooperation OF all
good citizens.
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Boston MARKET: Wholesale Prices.

Taken from the New England Farmer OF May 80 1881
Colee-,Iava, 36g37c per ID; Rio, go 3Oc per ID.
Cotton-Alid. to Good, 49a SIC per ID.
Flour-St. Louis extra brands, 81 so a $50 p Dbl,
Western medium, SG,759 20 Dbl. Canada SUI
periine S5,759O,OO.
Grain-Corn, Southern Yellow, 9Od 92c = bush;
Western SO a s5c. Wheat-Western, 81 ,25 q 81 So
Rye-Sl,1O. Oats-6sa soc.
Hops-First sort, 1sa20c y III.
Molasses-Cuba 3Op42.
Provsions-Beef-S11 90 a S1i,50 y Dbl. Pork
Clear, $4,000 $500. Mess-best, 14,5O@ Ii, 90
Lard-Bbl. y h., 10 a 1Oic Ii. Hams-smoked
s(G9c.
Hogs-Dressed, O0GOOc
Produce-Apples-dr 6 n &C p ID. Winter
s350 a 50 90 y Dbl. Butter-Nermont, 14d2Oc p lb.
Beans-Small extra, S3.25a $3.50 p bushe; Marrow
1925 a $50 Cheese-Nt. and n. Y, 6d10c y b.
Potatoes-Jacksons, 500 63c perbuslel.
Poultry-O0G0Oc y H. Eggs, Il! a ljc 2 dozen.
Sugar-10G14ic Ii ID.
| Tallow-Rendered, 1l4d11tcp H.; Rough s9s.c.
| Wool-Full Blood Merno, IS n &c y H.; Com
mon, 6sa7O Pulled extra, 7Oas7c.
Seed-Clover, Northern, = h., a 9!c. Herds
/ Grass, p bushel, -, 90 a says
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HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES FORCES
BERKYvILLE, Va, May 10, lS63.-Captain :
The affair Of the 10Th, by the advance guard of
the LIST New York, was more disastrous to tie
rebel party at Berry's Ferry than was at first
realized Out of the % rebels, 3 were killed
8 wounded and 10 captured, and this by l6 men
Of the LIST New York cavalry. One of The
killed was Capt. w. w. Mead. He was shot
from his horse and drowned in the river.
forward document taken from his pocket
being the authority from the rebel secretary of
war 10 organize bis company in Whites baitol-
lion. Amongst the prisoners is one surgeon
and Lieut. Morgan. Lieut.. Vermiian. who
commanded the party, is entitled to all praise
The rebels were in ambush, and the first intro
duction we had to their presence was volley
with their immediate formation in our rear on
the road. Vermillian's men instantly wheeled
about ard charged, with the results already re-
ported. | have the honor to be your obedient
servant, ANDREW l.. MCREYNoLDs,
Colonel Ist New York Cavalry, Commanding.
70 Capt. John o. Cravens Assistant Adiutant
General I'd Division, Sth Army Corps, Win
chester, Va.
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The Quakers are holding their yearly gather
ing in New York this week. Look out for rain!
Here is the way the opening meeting, Sunday,
went off After the Friends had sat together
for about twenty minutes in the profoundest
silence, unbroken save by the rustling of TIE
silks of some new female arrival, one Of the
preachers (mnle) was moved by the spirit, stood
up and delivered quaint discourse, in sing
song tone, on the necessity of depending upon
the Almighty. He spoke for fifteen minutes or
more, when another silence followed. Pres
emily lady preacher took off her old fashioned
bonnet, arose and delivered another sermon in
similar tone TO that of the gentleman who
preceded her Then followed a prayer from
another lady, and then the preachers shook
hands, which seemed to be the signal for the
termination Of the exercises, for everybody i'm
mediately stool up and departed.