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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1865-10-06
THE MILITIA LAW.

We hear objections to our present militia
law, and occasionally complaints against the
legislature that enacted it, and especially against
those most forward and active in procuring its
passage. But before condemning the law, or
those who procured its enactment, we should
reflect on the condition Of the country and the
State at the time of its passage. The rebellion
was then raging with al. its force and fury. Its
armies had not been conquered its spirit had
not been subduedi its power was not broken.
Besides fighting its battles with fearful energy,
it WINS plotting the destruction of our cities, the
burning of our shipping, the introduction of
disease among our people, and the assassination
of our prominent men. 1t had already made a
fearful and destructive raid into one of the
towns of our own State, and the inhabitants OF
our border towns and our chief villages were
in constant terror and alarm, not knowing what
emissaries might be sent from the south on
their Grand Of arson, robbery and murder.
Then we all felt that something should be inn
medatey done for our security and protection
and the legislature devised and passed law
organizing military force such as the times
seemed to demand and had that state Of
things continued till now we presume that but
very little fault would be found with our pres
ent system. 1t was the thing then needed
then demanded, and then obtained. But q
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iment was placed under command Of Lieut. Col Gil
lett and were reviewed in the presence of large con-
course of citizens by Col Hunt Capt. Haskns Of Co.
II, and Lieut. Pratt Regimental O. NJ, some Of the
companies marching carrying their arms and present.
ing as even n front as veterans.
Saturday morning. at 81 O'Clock, the regiment was
reviewed by Major Austine U. S. A., and Lieut. ~ S.
Adams, U. S. Vols, the regiment then marched thro
the principal streets Of the village, headed by Drum
Major lardie with his excellent "drum corps" dis
coursing national airs and, with the firm tread and
bearing of the whole line, reminded us forcibly Of
similar displays made on former occasions by some of
our noble vermot regiments sent out to mngle their
blood with those If others on Southern fields in de-
Tending our natioa altar, and know that this reg
ment should the services ever be required in active
field duty, would effect equal credit upon the State
of Vermont It 5 composed of excellent material,
many of the Officers and men having done honorable
service in the late war. After returning to their en-
campment the feihwipg. order read in presence
of the regiment
HEADQUARTERS 121H RECT V. NJ, CAMP
AUsTINE, DntlebOro, VT, sept 49, bud
GENrRAL ORDER No. 10.
The Colonel Commanding desires to express to the
officers and soldiers wider his command, the satislac
ton their good conduct and sodicry bearing has CIV
en- him during the present cncampment. WINE tney
could not EXHIBIT the bearing Of old soldiers Injured to
the untold hsrdshps Of long campaign, nor the en-
thusasm of new troops mustered for the field, yet
spirit Of discipline and willing compliance to orders
has entitled the 18th regiment Vermont militia to a
need of praise seldom bestowed upon newly organ
lied troops. The spirit Of 70 and '6l will not slum'
Der, and perciance may yet give the militia OF Yer
mont as protd n record as her veterans. Kinde on
your hearthsones a lively remembrance OF the past
and present--the future will bide its time.
Bv orler Of IoHN HUNT,
II. G. WILLARD, Colonel Commanding.
Lieu. and Adiutant
Three r,usng cheers and "tiger" was then given
by the regiment for Col. Hunt and similar number
for Major Austne u S. A. The tents then
struck, property turned over to Quartermaser ID. s.
Pratt, wlo by the by, is the right man in the right
place, ally assisted by w. s. Frost, Q. NJ Sergeant
and p. .. Spencer, Com. Sergeant, and at O'Clock
the Whole grounds vacant and quiet ms on the
day before the regiment came together. noticeable
feature, which does much towards making a regiment
whatit should be, was the harmony Of feeling exist
ng between the men of the several companies and
the officers. both Field and Line which prevailed dur
ing the four days the regiment was in camp.
We believe it the unanimous expression Of all
that they had had good time and enjoyed their mus
ter highly, notwithstanding the failure of the State tC
provide raons which they should do considering til,
small pay allowed for each days drill under the ex
listing law.
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The President has received the following dis

The President has received the following dis
patch from Gov Perry of South Carolina:
COLUMBIA, s. c., September 2S.-rhe con-
vention is adjourned after most harmonious
and unanim us session of fifteen days. They
have repealed the ordinance of secession, abol-
ished slavery, equalized the representation of
the Senate and taxation throughout the state,
given the election OF governor and presidential
electors to the people, ordered voting in the
legislature by viva voice. Endorsed the admin
istration unanimously, aud directed commits
sion to submit n code of laws to the Legislature
for the protection of the colored population.
They have also appointed Judge Wardlaw Alfred
Huger and Col. Dewhins to visit your excel
lency in reference 10 Jefferson Davis, Governor
= Magrath and Mr. Trenholm.
The election of governor and members of the
legislature will take place on the 18th of Oco-
Der, and James L. Orr is nominated for gov
ernor. 1t is understood that Gov. Perry will
be sent to the United States Senate. The mem
bers of Congress will be elected in November.
An extra session OF the legislature meets on
the 25th of October. All are loyal and in good
spirits.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1865-10-06

Ex-REBELs.-It is a curious study to note
the whereabouts of distinguished rebel exies.
Breckinridge, late rebel Secretary of War, has
turned up in Canada. His secesh coeages in
the United States Senate on the eve of the war
are now scattered 10 the four winds of Heaven
Mason an exile in London, Slidell in Paris,
Benjamin in Cuba, Green and Polk (of Nilsson
riJ the Lord knows where. Toombs en- route for
Mexico or Brazil, Hunter asking permission to
leave his country, Luke Gwm (of California;
dancing attendance upon Macmillan, Mallory
(of Floridl)a prisoner, Nicholson (ofTennessee)
begging for pardon and Wigfall straggler
on the road from Texas to Mexico while jeff
himself, with his Canadian colleague Jake
Thompson, the consequential Clement G: Clay
is snugy housed in Fortress Monroe. The
beauties of this Southern Confederacy as thus
suggested to breckenridge in Canada must be
very interesting.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1865-10-06

The Hamburg steamship Allemana which
left Southampton Sept. 20th, arrived at New
York on Sunday Oct. LIST, with three DAYS la
ter news from Europe
Fenianism was still the cause of very consid-
cradle excitement in public and official circles,
both in Ireland and England, and the Paris
press had commenced very full ard rather
sympathizing canvass of the movement its ex-
citing causes, object and chances of success.
Thirty-one persons had been arrested in Dub
lin, including the men seized in the Irish Peo-
pie office. They were remanded after an exam
ination before the magistrates. Large rewards
were offered for the arrest of suspected parties
who had fed to England. A man named Nc
Cafierty, said to be an eX-officer of the rebel
American army, was arrested in Kinsale and
held in durance. The luggage OF all passen-
gers arriving in Ireland from America was
strictly searched. 1t is alleged that the Irish
police have very large quantity of documen-
tary evidence in their possession. All the coun-
try ballad singers of Ireland were in the pay OF
the Fenians. Liverpool and Manchester were
being agitated in favor Of Fenianism and some
Manchester delegates had arrived in the former
town on cuisines" connected with the organ
fzation.
Judah p. Ben amin, rebel ex-Secretary OF
State was about to betake himself to the Eng
fish bar. A liverpool paper gives him puff
preliminary on the ground of eloquence and le-
gal atlainments.
Cholera was making alarming progress in
France, and the people of roulon were. fleeing
from that city on account of the plague.
In England the "rinderpest" continued its
ravages, and on the continent had attacked the
poultry with tue most fatal effect.
The upward tendency Of United States secu-
rites in Europe continued. Five-twenties were
quoted in the London money market, on the
Goth ult., at 6S 3-S a Is rs.
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A Card.


In reply to many letters and inquiries from people In this
section vi the country the undersigned take great pleasure
saying through the columns OF paper that re-
nowncd preparation known as CO.'S DYSPEPSIA CURE,
Is certain for dyspepsia In its worst stages. MANY
NJ long standing, within acquaintance have
been completely, and believe permanently cured II
will stop distress after eating almost nstantaneousy and
enables the dyspepc who has lived for years upon Graham
bread and the planes diet to eat heartily he peases
ard anything he chooses. without danger distress or
snurng rising the stomach. II Is nthlr
or OF indigestion and constipation, creates healthy appe-
lite, stops sick headache heart burn sickness at the som
ach pains cramps collie in either stomach or bowels and
sweeens offensive breath, YOU take IT, and by
enabling the patient to take plenty Of hearty food (which
is the parent OF health produces vgor strength and
gy. In every trial we have known has speedily era ot
ed Dyspepsia with all its attendant suerngs
debility and loss OF power giving instead proper activity
and tone to the stomach and organs II digestion, aud
confidently believe, and as the published in our
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1865-10-06

CAPT. HALLS ARCTIC EXPLoRATIoNs.-W
have already alluded says an exchange to a
brief letter from Capt Charles f. Hall, the
Arctic explorer, in which he stated that he had
gained important information from the Es-
quimaux concerning the Inflated expedition of
Sir John Franklin. A longer and more def
mite letter has just been brought to New Lon
don by Capt. Chapel of the Monticello, and
gives some information of striking interest.
The letter was written December 10, 1854, and
gives only brief outline Of the interesting
facts learned by Capt Hall, the details of which
are contained in his journal, which is TO be
forwarded by some American whae-shp this
fall 'and will be awaited with intense interest.
Capt. Hall has reliable information from the
natives that Capt. Crozier, who was Franklins
successor in command after his death, and
three Of his companions were found on the ice
in the winter of 1854. Capt. Crozier was al
most in dying condition from hunger, he hnv-
ing refused to feed upon the flesh of his dead
companions, while his less scrupulous compan-
ions were fat and hearty. BY careful nursing
Crozier was restored to health and strength.
and in the spring of that year with his two sur
viyng companions, one Of the three having
died from sickness. started for "the Kob-lu.nas
Countrywide land of the white people. The
latest previous Intelligence from the Franklin
expedition was contained in paper found by
McClintock in 1859, and stating that the Off
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GERS and crews of the deserted ships Terror and
Erebus, l05 souls, landed April %, 1913. Six
years later Capt. Crozier and two of his COM
panions we're living and started for home.
Whether or not any of the three has been able
to survive the discouragements and privations
that eleven years of Imprisonment within ice
bound walls must necessarily bring may well
be doubted hut there is room for hope, and
Capt. Hall is sanguine of finding some survivor
OF the party, or at least OF solving the mystery
concerning them.
More may be hoped from Capt Halls re-
searches than from those of any other man who
has sought to penetrate these ice bound re-
gions. He is enthusiastic in his devotion to
his chosen purpose, and has voluntarily given
his life and energies to the prosecution of his
researches. He has no encumbrance Of ships
or mutnous crews. Clothing and provisions
for himself, articles for traffic with the natives
and siugle whale boat, comprise the extent OF
his impedimena He sailed from New Lon
don in June of 1864 and will remain among
the Esquimaux until the fall of 1857 lie is on
the best of terms with the natives, is Injured to
the climate and the mode of life rendered nee
essary in those ATTITUDES, and il Capt. Crozier
or any oil the persons connected with the Frank
lin expedition are yet olive, Capt. Hall will find
it out if his life is spared him.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1865-10-06

The MUsTER.-The 18th regiment of Vermont mi
ita, Col. John Hunt commanding, mustered at Brat
teboro on the 9th, 2sth, goth and goth ult. The
magnificent and spacious grounds near the U. s. Hos
ptal and Barracks-the best in the Stne for camping
purposes-was occupied by them by permission of
Major Austine, L. S. A. and Capt F. o. Sawyer,
A. Q. NJ, who have charge of the grounds and public
buildings, and who also did everything in their power
to render this muster pleasant and highly creditabe
affair. But little was done the first day save that of
pitching tents promulgating ORDERS and closing with
dress parade. The tents pitched upon the open
plain, growth of timber, consisting OF pine and
oak, wherein pitched the the tents of the Line
and Field Officers the whole presenting great regular
ty and taste. This encampment was known and
designated as Scamp Austne," out of compliment to
Major Austine Military Commander of the State
the Colonel iacetiously remarking that it not
for breaking regulations he would designate one
wing Of his camp "Austne," the other Camp Saw
yer" as token of respect due from the regiment to
them for their many acts of kindness during the mus
ter.
During the encampment the following order of ex-
ercses carried out to the letter;-Revee, 81 A..
NJ. Police Call, 8 A. NJ. Breakfast, 81 A. NJ. Sur
geon's Call, u A. NJ. Guard Mounting & A. NJ
Company Drill, to 10 A. NJ First Sergeant's Call,
100 A. NJ. Dinner, Il NJ Battalion Drill, II to 8
F. NJ. Dress Parade, g p NJ. Supper, P. NJ. Tat
/ too, Up. NJ. Taps, ct p. NJ,
In company drill many Of the companies showed
great proficiency, marching and going through the
manual of arms like old soldiers, and it must have
been evident to all eyewitness that they had done
much more drilling than the State had made provs-
ions for paying for In battalion drill they appeared
as equally advantageous, showing that the officers,
both Field and Line, understood their duties well, and
the men willing to learn and obey. Their dress pa
rades were highly credtabIe to both officers and men
and were extremely well done considering that this
was the first occasion the regiment had ever been to-
geiher and we venture to say that have much
poorer dress parades by troops older in service.
Thursday afternoon the regiment was inspected by
Major L. j. Ornsbee of the staff of Gen, Seayer COM
manding the Sd brigade. lie personally examined
each mans gun, equipments and dress which We UNI
derstand was highly satisfactory.
Friday afternoon lit having been previously an
nounced that Adj't Gen. Washburn would review the
regiment, and he not making his appearance) the eg.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1865-10-06

CosT OF THE WAR AND THE RESOURCES OF
THE CoUNTRY.-The Washington correspon-
dent of the Chicago Tribune, in figuring up the
cost of the rebellion, makes an interesting ex-
hibit of the resources of the country. The pub
lie debt before the war was 800, S67.S2 On
the first of July last it was S2,7j7, 2j3, 275.
The receipts of the government during the war,
exclusive OF loans, Sc, were 1873, 40, ISL. II
is estimated, however, that before the war bal
ance can be fairly struck, the national debt will
swell UP to SO, 900, 100000 and that the actual
amount expended in suppressing the rebellion
was about $3.50, 100000; or an average of
about SS3S. 100000 year. The expenditures
of the fist year of the war were about $40
100000; in the second, 1919, 100000; in the
third, 1916 900 in the fourth, 81 ,2l5 ,000,-
| 600.
The total expenditure of the Navy Depart
ment during the four years of the war was
about $3.50, 100000, of which the Quartermas-
ter's Department alone expended about ST.
O0,000,000.
The interest on the public debt on Sepem-
her LIST. was one hundred and thirty-eight mil
lions. Surprising the principal to be increased
to three thousand millions, the interest wilt be
say one hundred aud fittyfour millions. 1t is
estimated that the annual expenses OF the War
Department for the future surprising the efTec
tive strength of the army to be about l25 900
men, will ho full 100000, 900 the expenses
of the Navy Department S25, 1000 900; for the
civil service, including pensions &C., S6l ,000,-
O00-making the aggregate amount of expen-
ditures required $34l 100000.
To meet this great expense, the Internal
Revenue receipts will annually amounting S324-
0O0,00Oi and the receipts from customs to
S76,0000 00-making the total annual receipts
Sl00, 100000. Thus after paying the annual
demands upon the Treasury will leave $780,
100000, which sum, il is believed, can he an
nualy applied towards the payment of the Ma
! tional debt
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1865-10-06

MrSTsTERrAL.-Rev. Frederick rockingham, pas
tor for the year past of the Unitarian Society in this
place, has recently had unanimous "Call" to settle
over the Unitarian Society in Lowell, Mass, with a
salary of $4,000. We understand that other parishes
have also been DESTROYS Of obtaining Lis services. His
abors here have been highly Appreciates the society
are not only unanimous in wishing him to remain
but express the most earnest wish and hope that he
may find it his duty, well rs inclination, to remain
in his present field Of labor and usefulness.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1865-10-06

THAT ScHooL HoUsE.-The vexed question in re-
gard to the location of the school-house on Can.
al street has finally been settled. The land owned by
John Willis has been purchased for 1875, containing
about an acre Of ground including the stone quarry
The building committee have contracted with NIcssrs
Wilcox and Joy to erect the house furnishing 1t with
desks of recent style for $1,000. The house is to be
constructed seats &C. arranged similar to the school,
house on High street. Worknen are vigorously en-
ployed preparing the ground, and making ready to
have the house up as soon possible and the work
will be pushed forward with vigor, so that in few
weeks the teacher of that school and her children will
find themselves in more comfortable quarters.
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their contributions through the mail or by
Wells Fargo & Cos Express, to her at Red
Bluffs, Tehama County, California. do not
know whether Mrs. Brown is aware of the
movement, but surely, she ought to be placed
beyond the reach of want by the American peo-
ule -
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JONI BnowN's Wpow.-1he correspond

JONI BRowN's WIDow.-lhe correspond
iiornia, gives the following information;
Al little town, the head OF navigation on
the Sacramento river, lives the widow of old
John Brown. Her daughters teach public
schools, while she finds employment as some
thing between nurse ard physician among the
neighboring families, by whom she is warmly
loved. She is entirely dependent upon her own
and lot for her in this, her chosen home. Any
who would aid SO worthy an effort may send
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1865-10-06

FATAL ACCIDENT. Marshall NJ. Miller of South
Vernon was suddenly killed on Monday, Oct. End
while attempting to couple some freight cars. From
some cause not known, while stepping between the
approaching cars he caught between the hunters
and by the force of the moving cars was instantly
crushed to death. AT the time he was acting as
brakeman on the train running from South Vernon to
Springfield, Mass. lie little over twentv.three
Gears of age, and an estmable and worthy younp
man, much respected and beloved. His funeral took
place on Tuesday the Srd inst, at the house of his
father s. 5. Miller, and attended by large CON
course of friends and relatives and also the Lodge of
Free Masons from Mortified, Mass, of which he was
highly valued and houored member The services
at the house were conducted by Rev. A. Brown of
this village, and his remains were committed to the
grave with the usual honors and ceremonies of Ma
sonic Lodges.
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New York MarIet.--COuntry Produce.


The market for Western and State Flour has been
fairly active, and prices ja &C. better but closed dull;
the sales 200 bbls. ut 81 aSs 90 for Surerne
States So 10a IS 80 for Extra State IS 40 SIS ej for
Fancy do; IS S0ass So for the low grades OF Wes-
tern Extra; IS s0a 50 90 Tor Shipping Ohio 50 800
for ST. Louis Extras. Canadian Flour Is steady; sales
of $50 bbs. SIS 3oaSs S. for the low grades Of Ex-
tra and SIS 75GSl2 20 for Trade and Family Extras.
Rye Flour is firm; sales Of $50 bbs. So 7Od Sc %.
Corn Meal is quiet, but firm; sales Of $50 bbs at S4-
70 for Jersey.
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TAKE NorrcE. All notices of births, marriages,
and deaths sent to the Phoenix for publication, must
BIO accompanied bya responsible name in order to Sc
cure insertion.
PRINTING.-,Iob printing of every description in a
worLmanlike and prompt manner, done at The pHp-
NIX OFFICE by Frank d. Cobleigh
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1865-10-06

AUCTION SALE.-By reference to the advertisement.
Of A. G. Whitney in paper to-day, it will b seen
that there is to be sale Of valuable property in Dunn.
merston, on Friday, Oct. 18th.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1865-10-06

CHANGE OF BAsE.-Nobody has forgotten
the solemn utterance of the Democratic Ma
tional Convention one year ago, that the war
was failure. The party which never changes
is supposed to adhere to this opinion still, but
if so, their recent conventions certainly EXHIBIT
a tolerabe want of consistency in nominating
for their offices soldiers who are only the he.
roes Of defeat, and euogzing the memory Of
men who were slain in attempting to violate
constitutional obligations The truth is that
the democracy made great mistake in mag
nitying all the reverses OF the war by their
fears, and they were not careful to base polit-
cal action upon the real facts in the case. 1t
is late kind Of repentance which tries to re-
pair these blunders by protesting 10 be the SOL
diers' warmest friend. The boys in blue have
not fought the rebels with steady fire in the
rear for four long years to come nome now and
be caught by a little salt thrown in to avert the
dissolution of the copperhead party. 1t will
take some strong resolutions and some uncom-
monty excellent nominations to get much sup.
port from the military element of the country.
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LARGE SQUAsHEs.--Rev. Hubbard Eastman of
Guford raised this year four squashes from one seed
whose weight was 1904 pounds, the largest weighing
100 pounds.