Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1837-04-07

Pennsylvania to investigate the manner in
which this. institution obtained its charter, in
their report, entirely acqut the last legislature
and tie bank of any improper conduct IN the
premises. So much for one Of the stories
abou, the corrupt influence of the Bank. Pro-
badly thss committee was bribed
&. LICENSE LAws.--The committee of the
Maine Legislature, to whom was referred the
subject of prohibiting by law the sale Of ardent
spirits in that state, have made very able re-
port, accompanied by bill, making it penal
offence for any person TO sell less than % gal
Ions, except apothecaries and physicians. The
subject has been referred to the next legislature
and the bill ordered to be printed in all the pa
pers in the state. The Portland Mirror says,
"The Report embodes an affecting and in
structive history of laws regulating the traffic,
shows that they are based on false assump-
ton, and oppose an insuperable obstacle to the
cause of temperance. Various objections to a
change in these laws are also ably considered
and disposed Of, and among others, the const-
tutional right of the Legislature to enact alpro-
hibitory law" We think bright day is
dawning on New England, and that the dark
cloud which intemperance has brought upon
our prospects will soon fade away. No state
is so well situated to set the glorious example
of freeing its citizens from the curse which ar
dent spirit has brought upon our land, as YER
mont; and we trust that she will be foremost
in reform which will entail incalculabe bless
ings on posterity, and immortalise that state
which shall take the lead in so good cause.
MR. WEBSTER In CoNNEcTIcUT.-On Mr..
Webster's arrival at New Haven from New
York, he was welcomed by committee and
large concourse of citizens In the afternoon
of the day of his arrival, he addressed an i'm
mense assembly in the Centre Church. On
his introduction to the audience by Judge Dag
gett, three hearty cheers burst forth from every
part Of the house; Mr.. Fagg the Mayor fol-
lowed in a speech, after which Mr.. Webster
spoke about three quarters of an hour, in
very eloquent manner. In the evening he
visited the College and addressed the students.
The next day he arrived at Hartford where
he was welcomed by the ringing of the State
House bell. The next day at IL O'Clock he
eAe'SSSo>i I" NCiy iut SV uooCiuuiy at tic lily
Hall, for about an hour and half, who mani
Tested much enthusiasm. 1t is cheering to see
so just an estimate placed upon the eminent
public services of this truly great man. May
the time soon come when our country shall be
honored by exalting him to the highest Office
in her gift.
The INSANE AsYLUM.-The Boston Re-
corder, after quoting the remarks in late num-
Der Of this paper on the prevailing ignorance
on the subject of insanity and the benefits Of
institutions for the relief of the insane adds the
following observations:
"The writer knows enough of Dr. Rockwell
the superintendent Of the Vermont Asylum, to |
give the friends Of the unhappy insane in Yer
mont, (if their eyes should fall on this article)
strong assurance of his fidelity, experience,
Christian sympathy and kindness in the treat
ment of the Insane. He had high estimation,
as possessed of all these important qualifications
In the opinion ofthe late DR.. Lee of the Charles
town Hospital, and no fear need be cherished |
that Insane persons entrusted to his care will |
not be treated with kindness and wisdom"
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives
have passed bill appropiatng $l,0SS 900 to
various objects Of internal improvements. The
Senate have passed bill appropriating the
$500, 900 due from the United States Bank, to
the common school fund.
COMFORT FROM WASHINGTON.
FROM THE GLOBE OF MARCH "a
THERE is NO PRESSURE WHICH
ANY HONEST MAN SHOULD RE.
"GRET"
This cry of pressure for money, when
ut is in greater abundance than ever before,
us like cry of famine in the midst of the
most plentiful harvest. SOME THERE
MAY BE EVEN IN SUCH TIMES.
WHO HAVE NOTHING TO EAT. {
BUT 1T CAN BE ONLY THOSE !
WHO DESERVE TO STARVE BE- .
CAUSE THEY HAVE EARNED 6
NOTHING" n
CoMMENT-Mr Van Buren, is enjoying a
his $4,000 dollars per annum. He has o
good dinners,-rich Burgundy and cham C
'agne,-fne horses.--good servants, and no n
notes TO be shared at four per cent per S
month s
The Editor of the Globe is in the annual d
receipt of 100000 for public printing. He Il
eels no pressure, and therefore, thinks that h
hey who are not SO fortunate as he is. "de- RI
'erye to staroe p G
Reuben NJ Whitney has a princely in. Il
'ome from the deposite banks, who are to fl
'ave 60'oo0,000 of the public deposites at g
wo per cent; per annum. Whitney feels v