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OmciaI.
WASHINGTON, June IL

June
To MAJOR General Dir:
The movement of the army of the Potomac
to the South side of Richmond, across the
Chickahomuy and James rivers, has progress
ed far enough to admit the publication of some
general facts, without danger Of premature dis
closure. Alter several days preliminary pre-
paratiOns, movement commenced on Sunday
night. The eighteenth army corps, under COM
mand of Gen. Smith, marched to White House,
and then embarked on transports for Bermuda
Landing. Wrights corps and Burnsides mov-
ed to James Bridge, where they crossed over
the Chickahominy, and marched thence 10
Charles city, on the James river. Gen. Han
cocks and Waren's corps crossed the Chicka-
homiry at Long Bridge, and marched to Viii
cox's on the James River. The James River
was to be crossed by the army at Powha,tan
Point. A dispatch from Gen. Grant, dated
Monday evening, half-past 5 O'Clock, headquar-
tiers Wicox's landing, states that the advanced
troops had reached tina, place, and would COM
mence crossing the James River 10, morrow,
(ruesday,) and that Smiths corps would also
commence arriving at CITY Point that night
that no fighting was reported during the move
meut, except a little cavalry skirmishing. Yes
terday (Tuesdayl afternoon, at O'Clock, Gen.
Grant was at Bermuda landing. IN a dispatch
from him. dated o'clfck that day, he SAYS out
forces will commence crossing James River to.
day. The enemy shows no signs as yet OF hsv.
ing brought troops to the South side Of Rich
mond. Cor movement from Coal Harbor q
the James river, has been made with great ce
lerity, and 80 far without boss or accident An
unofficial dispatch, dated At Gen. Buffers head
quarters, 2.2o p. m, says that Smith's corps
was coming on, five thousand having already
landed.
A dispatch from Gen Shermsn's headquar
ters, dated O'Clock yesterday, near kenesaw
states that the General is in front, advancing
his lines on kenesaw. Another unofficial dis
patch, dated 2 y, M. reports
Some advance to-day. We gained ground
A rebel brigade is nearly surrounded. 1t fur
Their reports that the rebel Gen. Polk was Kill
led, and his body sent to Marietta. In ano,he
part OF Gen. Shermsn's East Mississippi divi
sion, our forces have not met with the success
that has attended competent commanders.
Gen. Washburn at Memphis, reports tha
the expedition consisting Of three thousand
cavalry, five thousand infantry and sixteer
1 pieces ofartillery--sent out from there few
days ago, under command of Gen. Sturgis, en-
countered large rebel force on the 10Th, un
! der command of Forrest, at Guntown, on thu
| railroad running south from Corinth. Aher .
severe fight in which our losses in killed ant
wounded were large, our forces were worsted
( AT last accounts, Sturgis was at Coillersville
retreaiing towards Memphis.
Dispatches state that, with troops lately ar
| rived, Memphis is safe.
! Gen. Sherman, having received the news o
| Sturgis defeat, reports that he has alread,
| made arrangements to repair Sturgis' disaster
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1864-06-17

THEY have new steamer this season OH
Lake Memphremagog called the "Stars and
Stripes" which, the Newport Neos saws, is
thus early in motion, and doing a good bust
ness. The business of the Lake is now fairly
opened for the season, and large amount of
pleasure travel is expected to flow in that d.
rection.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1864-06-17

were voted to the WaNdsboro people for the
bountifu manner they had prepared for them.
Voted to meet next year with the Sabbath
School in South Windham.
G. L. BRowN, Sec'y.
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Superintendent of Lawson's Carding Works
Williamsyille, Vermont.

The Baptist Sabbath School Convention was
held with the Baptist Society in West Wards
boro, June Sth, commencing at 10 o'clock A. NJ.
After being called to order, Rev. DIR. Fletcher
of rownshend, was chosen President Rev. Mr..
Goodnow OF Wilmington, Vice President; c.
l.. Brown of Brattleboro, Secretary, and S. NJ.
Blake of West Halifax, Treasurer. The SER
vices were commenced by the choir singing
"Gather them in" Rev. S. NJ. Blake of West
Halifax, followed with short and pertinent
address ON the progress and efficiency of Sab
bath Schools. The Convention then had an
intermission of one hour for refreshments. AZ
forwards the letters from the various schools
were read, detailing individual successes and
reverses, showing that on the whole there had
been an encouraging progress during the year.
Wilmington, particularly, sent in an excellent
letter, and were represented by more than
fifty from that school, showing an activity and
zeal worthy of all praise. Then came addresses
from Rev. G. 0. Atkinson of South Windham
Rev. A. Goodnow Of Wilmington, Rev. w. b.
Howard OF Warjsboro, and Rev. S. Pierce o.
Brooklne, inlerspersed with excellent singing
by the choiri making a very interesting and
profitable session of several hours in length
which was duly appreciated by the audience
judging from the resolutions aud thanks which
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HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF PoToMAC, !
lime 4 1854

june ~ loOt'
Editor Picnic: - Thinking many OF tn 6
friends who have relatives in this com pany
would be glad to hear Of the casualties since
we came into the field, will forward the lanes
of them as correctly as know. First eng age.
ment, May 18th :-Wounded-Clinton X eth
arm. June 1-Killed-James r. Dickin son.
Wounded-Patrick Moore, leg amp, Elish H.
Jaquith, body, since died, Corp. Walter Elmer,
hip, Corp. j. G. Ormsby, body. George w.
Farnum, both thighs, Jown w. Dursnt, arm
and leg, C. X. Mansfield, foot, W. w. Wo Cd
bury, foot, A. P. Boutwell,, head, James Henry,
hand, Joseph Bean, hand, l.. c. Parks, leg,
Thomas Lapier, thigh VIM. Shepard, foot.
HENRY r. CHASE,
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"HoME on A FURLoUGH."-This interesting
and popular engraving represents the scene in
dicaed in its title One of our brave soldiers
is fondly welcomed home by wife and little
ones, brothers, sisters and aged parents. Even
the family dog and horse share in the universal
JOY and recognition. In the background is O
pleasant summer landscape. The original wa;
designed by c. Schussele for the metropolitan
Fair, where it was much admired; and it ha,
been engraved by Sartain, the well.known Phil
adelphia artist. An agent for the engraving il
now here and will bring it to the notice of ou
citizens.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1864-06-17

REsERvoIR.-The village authorities have
done. good thing in building large water
cistern near Main street, on the corner Of the
lot on which the Episcopal Church stands. 1t
will be very convenient in case of fire in that
part of the village.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1864-06-17
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

GLENwooD SEMINARY.-Dr. Holland of the
Springfield Republican is to deliver the annual
address at this popular institution at the close
of the present term, the 2lst instant
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1864-06-17

RETURNED.-1he members of the 9Th Ver-
mont regiment, who have not re-enlisted, ar
rived Mt this place Wednesday evening. Hav-
ing served out the time for which they enlisted,
they are to be mustered out of the service
They look like veterans who have done honor
able service in the cause OF their country.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1864-06-17

FfRE.-The dwelling house Of Ruel Fessen-
den, situated in the north part of Dover, to-
gether with nearly all its contents, was destroy
ed by fire about o'clock Saturday morning
the 4th inst.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1864-06-17
]. C, RICHARDSON,
FERDINAND TYLER,
d. GIIBEIrr DEXTER,
s. u. WELLS,
IL N lily
Cn,rcus.

The legal voters of the of Brattleboro, in
vited to meet at the Town Hall, on Monday, Goth
inst, at O'Clock P. NJ, to elect nine delegates to
represent the town in the County Convention.
J. s., Town Committee.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1864-06-17

REMovAL.-Wood & Kathon have purchased
the stock of VIM. H. Esterbrook, and will here
after occupy the shop SO long used by Mr.. Es-
Textbook and his brother, where they will carry
on the business indicated in their advertise
ment.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1864-06-17

WOUNDED SoLDIERs.-On Tuesday of last
week 70 wounded soldiers were received at the
General Hospital in this place, and on Tuesday
of the present week $50 passed through on
their way To the Hospital at Burlington.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1864-06-17
County Convention.

The frcemen Of Windham County, without distinc-
ton of political party, who in favor Of sustaining
the Government in rs efforts to suppress the rebellion
and maintain the Union in its integrity requested
to meet in Delegate Convention ut Fayetteville, on
Tuesday, June 81, 1864, at IL o'clock a. NJ for the
purpose of nominating candidates for County Officers
and two Judges of Probate, to be supported at the
next annual election.
!. C, RICHARDSON,
FERDINAND TYLER, County
d. GuREIrr DEXTER,
S. b. WELLS, Committee.
II. n. lIIx,
The following list shows the number Of Delegates
TO which the several towns are entited;-Athens 2,
Brnttleboro o. Brookne I, Dover 2, Dummerston 8,
Grafton g. Guford g. Halifax 3, jamaica 4, London
derry 4, Marlboro 2, Newiane 9. Putney Q, Rocking
ham z Somerset l. Sratton 2, Townshend A, Vernon
Q Wardsboro 8, Westminster A. Nottingham 4, Will
mington 4, Windhom q Total, 20.
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THE WEATnER.-We had cold "snap" the
latter part of last week and the fore part OF
this, hut it is now as warm as one could wish.
There was slight frost in some localities in
this neighborhood, but not enough we think 10
do much damage. We are not suffering from
the want of rain hereabouis as yet, though a
little rain about these days would be welcome.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1864-06-17

"THAT CoMIcAL BRowN."-"Everybody and
his wife" has heard of and perhaps heard, Viii.
liam B. Brown, the irrepressible side-spitting
son of the muses., who goes about making peo-
pile happy, drawing crowded houses, and put
ting much filthy lucre in his trouseroon pock-
cts. We are happy to announce that Mr..
Brown will give one of Ills Jroicnest Concerts
at the Town Hall, Brattleboro, Saturday Eve.
next, June 18th, on which occasion he will be
assisted by Miss L. A. Marsh, the pretty con-
tralto, who has been turning the heads Of sober
people wherever she has sung The critics OF
the metropolitan press declare it worth ti0ice
the price of admission TO hear her sing one OF
her favorie songs. Browns entertainments
are very popular and draw crowded houses
nightly, it not uufrequently happening that peo-
pie are turned away for want Of room.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1864-06-17

CAPT. WALES, Of the I'd Vt. regiment, who
was dangerously wounded in the great battles
of the Wilderness, returned 10 his home in this
village few days since. He is recovering
from his wound as fast as could be expected
He has been true and faithful officer, and has
the sympathy and good wishes of our citizens.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1864-06-17

MENAGERIE.-Ihe show of animals at Van
Amburgh's Menagerie, last Friday, was said to
be very good; and certainly the show of hui
man animals was both large and interesting
The village on that day had more than its usual
lively appearance. At All early hour people
began TO come hither from all the region round
about, and the streets were crowded with folks
of all ages and sexes, from grey haired men
and matrons TO children of tender years. But
alas for oil transtory jOys Not few went
home on that memorable night poorer if not
wiser men. Many, we learn, lost watches and
money, taken from their pockets by eight fin
gered gentry" We have heard the losses of
money on that occasion estimated at from $1,000
to $1,000. A correspondent at WilliOmsvie
writes us that, Lucius Halliday Of that village
had his pocket picked on that occasion of $500
which he thinks was paying pretty dear for see
ing the "pigs." We have heard of several
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The following list of articles was sent by the
Y. L. S. A. s., of this village, June 4th'26
cotton shirts, blanket, comfortable, pair
knit socks, l pair flannel drawers, 2 boxes co.
logne, 20 pounds sugar, dozen cakes CASTLE
soap, pillow, old linen, cotton, bandages and
lint. NJ. c. WARDER, Sec'y.
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lst Lieut.. Co. f, LIST Vt. Cavalry

Take at The rate OF pound of saleratus for -
pounds of wool, and dissolve it in water, not
quite scalding hot, then put in your wool, and
stir it often for 40 minutes, then take it out and
rinse it off in clean cold water, and press the
water out of it between your hands. Remen,-
Der, not ,oring il. And spread it On clean grass
or boards to dry. Farmers and all Others will
find this receipt the best way that can be pro-
cured for cleansing wool, as it is very cheap
and quick way, while ii does the work up very
nice. | would respectfully urge all Nose who
want clean wool to give this trial.
/ nIMA Il IANSnN
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PRosEcUTloNs.-rwo soldiers, Thomas Leen
and Michael Leo, got intoxicated last week and
made disturbance in the village whereupon the
police Enabled" them and put them in the
lookup. A complaint being entered against
them, they were taken before Justice Tyler, and
fined each IS and costs. On being asked wbel e
they got their liquor, one said he obtained it at
Webbers saloon. The said Webber was then
summoned before the Justice on the charge Of
the illegal sale of liquor. He put in the plea
that he sold only beer, and that it was not in
toxicating. But this plea was overruled, and
Weber was fined $40 and costs.
The other man was oblvious at first, and not
disposed to tell where he bought his "gin."-
But finally he stated that it was at the Amer
can House, and Charles Stearns. the present
keeper of said house, was arraigned before JUS
tice Tyler on the charge of the illegal sale o.
intoxicating drink. Said Stearns appeared il
person, plead guilty, and was fined $40 and
COSTS
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others who lost large sums. And Il appears
that this is not the only place where the same
game has been played at the exhibition Of that
Menagerie. 1t is quite evident that there is a
set Of robbers and pick-pockets connected with,
or following in the wake Of, that Menagerie,
whose business is to relieve people of the val
liable contents Of their pockets. The Company
should look into this matter, and If possible
relieve itself of such attendants. There is, in
fact, set of scamps who always make it point
to be at such shows, and other large crowds,
for the purpose of plumber, and people should
be forewarned that they may be on their guard.
There are too ways 10 avoid being robbed on
such occasions, either of which will prove per.
feet success. We suggest them for the benefit
of "al concerned" and ask nothing for the
suggestion. One is--not to go TO such places ;
the other is--if you do go, leave your money
at home.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1864-06-17

For The Vermont PhGmT.
Character Of the Burlington Times.
Thursday morning, June 9th, 1864, the Bur.
lington Times placed at the head of its col.
umns-
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ACCIDENTAL DEATH.--On or about Wednes-
day of last week, Weston Hopkins of this vii
lage suddenly disappeared. In day or two
afterwards hat was found near the brink Of
the river, east of the gas house, which was rec
ognized as belonging to said Hopkins. Some
days afterwards n dead body was found on the
shore of the Connecticut in HnsdaIe, and some
papers were taken from the. clothes, but were
in such saturated condition that nothing could
at first be found out from them. The body was
in such q state as not to be identified, and was
buried. The papers being dried disclosed The
fact that they belonged TO Hopkins. Further
search was made on the embankment where bis
hat was found, and a watch and guar were al
SO found. These circumstances left no doubt
that the body found and buried was that oil
Weston Hopkins, and it appears that being un-
able to. control his movements he fell, rolled
down the steep bank into the river and was
drowned.
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Gen. Sherman's Position.

The Atlanta lntelligencer comedies that by
making Atlanta his base of operations and con-
centraing on the Etowah, Gen. Sherman has
accomplished something more formidable than
any OF his fanking operations Gen. Sherman
now holds the railroad in the vicinity of Mari
eta some accounts say he has occupied the
place he has undoubtedly so placed his troops
that the enemy cannot hold i. Gen. Sherman
is reported 10 have lost some 10000 in the ag-
gregate since the campaign commenced, but re-
Inducements have more than made The number
good, and sill larger reinforeemenls are on the
way, and will reach him before the decisive bat
lie tor the possession Of Atlanta.
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BRATTLEBORO;
FRIDAY EVENING, JUNE II, 1894.
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way, and will reach him before the decisive bat
lie tor the possession Of Atlanta.
Cen. Stargis Attacked and Beaten.
The expedition of Gen. Siurgis, which left
Memphis June I, returned 10 Memphis on the
18Th. They met large force of rebels at Gum
town, said TO consist OF 10000 infantry and cav
airy under command OF Gems. Forrest Lee and
Roddy, This larger force attacked them sud-
denly, and most desperate fight ensued, re-
shifting in the defeat OF Slurgis with the loss of
| his wagon train and ammunition. The last was
most severe loss, as Slurgs had run out Of
ammunition, and was obliged TO abandon and
DESTROY his artillery. Many of his infantry
were captured, but the exact number is not
known. Gen. Surgis' force consisted Of 5000
cavalry and 5000 infantry. The large rebel
| force which attacked him is supposed TO have
/ been en- route to Sherman's rear TO interfere
with his communications.
WASHINGTON, Sunday night, June ~.
Amendments TO the Pension Laws.
FOR THE FAMILIES OF coLoRED SOLDIERS.
| The Senate committee on Pensions have re-
ported favorably on the House bill supplement
tary TO the pension laws with the following
very important amendment: That the widows
and children OF colored soldiers who have been
killed or hereafter shall be killed, or who have
died or may hereafter die OF wounds received
in battle or of disease contracted in the military
service Ct the United States and in the line OF
their duty, shall be entitled to receive the PEN
sions now provided by law without any olner
proof of marriage than that the parties haa ma
bilunly recognized each other as man ana VIE
and had lived together as such Tor some ihuen-
mite period, not less than two years. 70 os SHOWN
Nebraska advertiser., 1864-12-15
TIE lileacam Collection.

crutains SetWcsn four sud hve hundred pHges = iUbsr
smd hyr1us, nav and o't, % the choicest kiBdy. Pr
.s-s 9rnt4y school, revival, missionary, Temperance
s~a- s. .snGsrecce and al hiuis o. sacred sud so
ttt. r.ffHgz The music IN this book has iIs and an
.Hist s. tG f, Ht- sAiuiug Shore, Rest Tor The weary,
~ -aE0.T s4i sther thereY Shall vs meet beyond
r 1Ha-s . b|eauttfuI world Ki1d words :
erest lgl5 70 .r.ysr; There is q lsud Of love; Suffer
lf-e fea 70 roms unto ne God save tbe ka;inn,
&C. ~ rs,-s.asls copies. bound 90 cen;aj go per
rln1 ~ f0fa loud. embossed gilt, 60 Genus; 90 per
rrFe cd Bai4cs al the retail price. HORACE Wa
EEs. ~; Broadway, ksw Yourk, PueisLsr Of tie
st.fa E,sEs.
Nebraska advertiser., 1864-12-15
Waters Cleqp Nrisi. for tn, MViop.

Arranged - sOloes, duets, %quartet's ana chOruses, fer
musical socisues, choira sunday schools public schools
Eem1naries etc. Shall we Know each other there?-
Don't you hear tue angels coUiuC9 Shall we NEE DO
yond the riverp 30 On time; There he a beauifUt
world; where liberty twelnis my country freedom,
truth and right; We are coming Father Abra'am. six
hnndred thousand more There is a Iaad Of love; Scr
row shall come again no nnre; Heavenly home Come
eng Go me OF Heaven; Land In sight; We will iove our
Sunday school Oar Sod is marching on; God save The
Nation; Whittier's song - the Plantation Negro; Fair
Freedoms Morn has q wned at last; over tho noun
tain; over The mountain Little Eila'S All angel; viii
lies gone 10 Heaven Suffer little chtldrep 20 come
unto me; Bury me 10 the morning, A'iheTs Come 70
thy resti Sweet hour Of-PrsFsr, sc. Price 3 cchts. %
cents per doz., 81 per hundred postage ! cert ea.h.-
10 sheet form. with PisnD aCCu1npauiappt. Il ceD o
Published b. HORACE WATERS. Ag't.
Nc. 46f BrORdV ay, n. 4.
Nebraska advertiser., 1864-12-15
,ocal N,io, With p5aao Aosompanin.nf.

Afsrge bsfo-tment % new and popular songs, ballads
dnete, G~uETfetts, and choruEeo, irsue5 daily. AmOas
tie mosi popular are. Shall We know each other there
LSWrsy; Why have ny loved ones gone; / viii 10 true
20 me; on, there's no snch girl a. mine. by Foster
E0thers love Is true Sweet love, forget NE rot n.
ny Keller, % cents each hear sweet voices singing
H.me 10 koms; Forget n you can, but forgive, b,
Thomss, 30 cents each.
Instrumental h1sis for tue Clano Fcrte-We sr'
coming Father Abra'am, SIX hundred thousand more
Always lo"k on the sunny side; Sball We know eacl
other there? sc, with brilliant variations BY GrObe
so cents each.
PolkAs, Waltzes, Marches, Qnickstsps, Qnadrills
ke., By lmpular authors. All KINDS Of SiuginE All IN
Ftruction books. Catalogues msi.edfrce 10 any address
Music mGiled At the above prices.
Nebraska advertiser., 1864-12-15
En..r. LII In.

= nrN Sunday School Box q .e0 2ssss - t~saE'if1'
hymns sDd tunes. u c-gnt.iHe DiETF Ern-s facl =
Shall We kn0N Zach otter there Sy1Er ifle rlI41Ter
o. cJTue u1fH Mes The beautiful sEgre oh. al giyiI-
srss Leave ne with ny mgfbeTs he lesceib ne Oe ~
ruI Vz,ses Ac- Frce-pzJcr covers. - cebts; SO
per EEadred taufd - cents. 81 pec hunted c.otL
t..Bnd embossed Eblt; % cents. $50 yer tuDd-ei-
H4ited al fbe ftfzif pie. ] - elief - IL. se va
terr. sDfh3f u sunday S-noyI Belle Noe IzBJE ., 1hiet
have ha3 ne eEoffssr- --iss - over elEhi is.HrsHf
- pes. Jast prsE.LeEby HJEA-E gATEEs. - e.
Broadway. Ec4 Iy.k.