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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1839-08-16

F; Office and power-raised TO draw your atten-
ton from the true question at issue between
the parties.
You are told that the banks are expressing
you, that they will grind you TO powder--bul
they do not inform Us wherein the oppression
consists. You are told that the Banks and
corporations are placed above the control of the
government. This is not true. Examine the
acts incorporating manufacturing ompanies,
and you will find them placed under the con-
troll of all future Legislatures, to alter, amend
or repeal, as The public good may at any time
require"
| Examine the acts establishing Banks, and
the act regulating the chartering of Banks, pas
sed Nov. 9, 1881, and you will find that full
power is reserved 10 the government, TO aunul
the Bank Charters, s. wind up their concerns
whenever the banks violate any provision Of
their charters, or any law of the state, or when
ever the public are in danger Of loosng by
them. We may readily admit that the Bank
ing system, like all the works of man, is i'm
perfect and susceptible Of improvement; and,
it should be recolected that the wings have as
great an interest in the soundness of Banks as
their opponents, and will be disposed to insti-
tute new guards for the security ofthe people,
from time to time as they are found necessary
BIT the wings or a majority ofthem, are against
chariering more banks at present. Neither are
they for breaking down those already in exist
ence, SO long as they honestly act up to the
letter and spirit of their charters and fulfil the
object Of their creation. Let the proper officers
scrutinize their condition, enquire closely into
their proceedings and their solvency, and if the
public are in danger lei their charters be an
nulled and their concerns wound up. This is
all that the tories could do if they were in pow
er--see that the laws are faithfully executed.
And the wings will do this We say again,
be not deceived by the clamor of the pensioned
press on the subject Of Banks and Corporations.
II is all political trick ofthe leaders-the sup
porters of arbitrary power and kingly preroga-
tive.
Remember that these are the men, who preach
democracy, but practice tyranny. Remember
that these are the men who have supported the
administration in all its usurpatons and ex-
travagance, and in classifying all its solemn
pledges to the people. Remember that these
are the men who have strengthened the Exec
utive branch Of the government; until the pow
er and influence Of the President, has come TO
be an over-match for all the other branches of
the government Can any honest intelligent
freeman, repose the least confidence in the in
tegrity of the leaders of the Van Buren, party
We say again, beware of the fattery, the false
hoods and deception, of the supporters of arbi-
trary power-they hatter TO deceive.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1839-08-16
THE ELECTIVE FRANCHISE.

We wish our readers TO take into consdera-
ton the importance of the elective franchise
We fear that many intelligent men do not full
ly appreciate the privilege they enjoy, or right
w understand their dnir in relation IN IL AS
the citizens of this state are soon to make choice
of their rulers for the year ensuing, we ask
them to look at the high privilege guaranteed
to them by the constitution. The right TO
choose our own rulers, and make our own laws,
is an inestimable right it places us far above
those who inhabit country where the rulers
are hereditary, and the will of an individual
must be the law Of the nation In this conn
try, that individual who holds the highest Of
fee, is but servant of the people. The peo-
pie by their suffrages have made him what he
is for the time being; and, if unworthy the
trust, the same power can reduce him. in point
of official authority, TO level with the humb-
lest citizen. The individual who tolls FOR his
daily bread has the same voice in choosing our
rulers, as the one who boasts of his millions ;
at the ballot box the rich and the poor meet on
level. This is as it should be.
That men are capable of self-government
cannot at this day be doubted. For more than
half century, the inhabitants Of the old world
have been looking to see our government tum-
BILE to atoms. They have been disappointed ;
we yet remain a free, independent and selfgov-
erning people. Though we may hereafter
cease 10 exist as free people, the fact that
man can govern himself is established. The
experiment has been tried, and the pen of his
tory must record the fact, for the benefit of
coming generations.
We know that some our own countrymen
have expressed fears about the continuance of
our republic. Though they do not deny the
power of self-government, they fear that there
may be causes which will ere long overthrow
us as people. We shall not now examine
their ideas, for we did not commence this arti-
Gle for that purpose. But we have one reason
of our own, and recent reflection has convinced
US that, il is by no means a groundless one
We refer to the neglect of the Electric Fran
chise. If we neglect this we neglect the very
main-sprng of republican liberty. That we
can be overthrown while united, by any foreign
power, is wholly out of the question. If then,
we ever cease TO exist as a free people, the
cause must be internal-among ourselves
And what is our remedy-how shall we check
the ambition of designing demagogues Our
only hope is at the baIlot-box. Every freeman
should be ready with his ballot TO assist in
Topping the first shoots of arbitrary power
and to correct every political evil under which
we may labor. Freemen Of Vermont, think of
these things. We may, perhaps, next week,
say something more upon the importance of
voting.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1839-08-16
IMPORTANT FROM TEXAS.
BATTLE BETWEEN THE TExIAS TROOPS



AND THE INDIANS.
Official dispatches have been received
from General X. II. Douglas, announcing
the result of an engagement between the
troops under his command, and large body
of the Cherokees. Caddos and other Indians
The action took place onthe 18th ult. about
rs miles from Nachiioches. in Texas The
Indians on being discovered, fred four OF
five times. and then Immediately occupied a
thicket and ravine on the LEFT. Gen. Doug.
las in his dipaich. says
"As we advanced. the lines were immedi-
ately formed, and the action became general
The rayine was instantly charged and flank.
ed on the left by Col. Burleson aud abparl
Of his regiment--the rest of Burleson's regi
ment were led by Lieut. Col. WoodleE A
portion OF Gen. Rusl's regiment charged at
the same time, and another portion took a
position on point of hill to the right, and
drove party who attempted TO flank us
from that quarter.
Thus instantly driving the enemy from
the ravine and thicket, leaving eighteen dead
on the field, that have been found, and car
rying off as usual their wounded, and was
seen by our men,"
The Texan loss is reported at 2 killed.
and 6 wounded. Most OF the baggage OF
the Indians, was captured. with three kegs
OF powder, and $50 lbs. of lead and many
horses and cattle,
Another engagement Gen. Rusk, re.
ports another engagement with large body
of Indians, which took place on the 18th
ult. In his letter. he says;
1.-The contest lasted an hour and half,
when we charged and drove them from their
station, in which. however, they sustained
considerable loss, the amount of which is not
yet ascertained. Bowles was found amongst
the dead"
Their number was very considerable,
think or 600. Our loss was two men
killed and upwards OF 20 wounded, amongst
whom are my brother and Major Augusiin,
of St. Augustine county" We are happy 10
learn that every precaution has been taken 10
cut otithe retreat ofthe enemy, and thereby
prevent protracted war. We shall anxious.
await further intelligence from that quarter,
and will endeavor to keep our readers
promptly and correctly advised on this i'm
porlant subject
Gen. Winfield Scott arrived at ALBANY from
his Western tour Of duty on Thursday. on his
way 70 the seat of Government TO report. ~
Learning that the Secretary of War (Mr Poin-
sett) had just passed Albany for Saratoga. he
repaired thitLer.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1839-08-16
IMPORTANCE OF THE COMING
ELECTION.

We wish to call the attention Of our readeas
to the importance of the approaching election.
On the first Tuesday Of September, the inhab-
itants of this state will be called upon to per
form one of the most important duties of free
men. It's the imperative duty of every wing
in the state, to be at the polls on that day, and
deposit his vote for men who are honest,
faithful and capable" And !, is the duty Of
every rhig, who has at heart the welfare Of
his country to use his influence 10 get Out
those who are indifferent on the subject Of pol
tics. The wings throughout the country are
watching to see if Vermont remains firm in heI
opposition to the disorganizing doctrines of To-
cofocoism. They are looking to see if Van
Burenism is getting foothold in the mountain
state. Lett rally out every whg.lo the polls
and we will show them larger majority than
ever before.
The freemen Of this state have before item
two sets of candidates for the several offices In
their gift. Can any intelligent citizen--can
any true friend to his country: hesitate Tor
moment, which of the two, are most worthy
his suffrages? Shall the cry Of Smile and
Bank Reform" or any oil the iaise hfaI.eu
professions of the Van Buren, party, be suffer
ed to decoy single wing from the true iepub-
lcan platform on which he stands, TO steI upon
the shoals and quicksands Of locofocoim 2
We believe not. We have more confidence IN
the stability of the wings of Vermont. We be-
lieve the wings Of this state will come to the
polls, on the first Tuesday of September next,
fully determined to sustain the character they
have hitherto maintained throughout theunion.
Vermont must not bow her head TO Martin
Van Buren,. No, no, but let her rather be
heard, rebuking in tones of thunder Executive
encroachments. AT the next Presidential cleo
ton we hope TO see the present royal incum-
bent ousted from the guberuatorial chair
Freemen of Vermont let the coming election
tell where you may be found. Go on, and you
will be victorious.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1839-08-16

~ A question for the Loco Jocos.--iiow
long must "Field of Wilmington" publish his
name in the Windham Co. Tory, TO secure his
election to the Senale2 Will some Of tue
"ciphering" genuses of the party have the
goodness to inform us?
We conclude the Gazette, up AT the Falls,
thinks il must take long time, and il is for
lending the Tory paper assistance. That's
right, friend Moore, We'll lend a hand:-
Yeas, Field of Wilmington. Nays, Field
Of Wilmington.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1839-08-16
WHIG MEETING.

The Wings of Bratleboro or all opposed to
the Administration of Martin Van Buren,, are
requested to meet at the Town Hall on Satur-
day the 18th instant, at O'Clock, T. NJ. to
nominate some person for Town Representa-
tive. A full attendance is requested.
LEVI STODDARD,
Chairman Town Committee.
Brattleboro Aug. a, 1880.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1839-08-16
BLACK LIST.

We publish for the benefit of our friends -
that they may recollect it at the coming
electiou--a list of the broken sharing, ire
sponsible, moaied monopoiies, alias Banks,
,chose failures hare been caused entirely by
Loco Foco management.
Essex, WINDSOR, Vermont.
FuLroN, MlDDLINo INTEREST,
~,oMNiors skAisrH, fRANkLIN,
LAFAYETTE, NAnAYr, CnEI-
SEA, MIDDLEsEx, RoxBuRY, Massachusetts
Besides many too numerous to mention, in
in erery state IN the Union.
Let all voters at the coming election recol-
lect these failures have all been occasioned by
that party,who now cry so loudly "down with
the Banks"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1839-08-16

The Montreal Courier OF the 7ih, says a re-
port is current that all the state prisoners in
Lower Canada are to be released on condition
ofleaving the province forever.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1839-08-16

THE Wings of Vernon are desired to meet
on Friday, 23d inst al o'clock, P. M. at the
Town Clerks Office, in Vernon, to agree on
aud nominate a suitable person for Town
Representative.
EBENEZER HOWE, In.
Aug. IL. Chairman Town Committee.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1839-08-16

Hon. Ephraim H. Foster, U. s. Senator
from Tennessee, has publicly declared that he
will resign his seat a Van Buren, Legislature
shall now be chosen in that State.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1839-08-16

Mr.. Editor: We hear Of Mr. c. X. Field
that tory Lawyer, in all directions soliciting
the votes of the freemen for the tory candidates
A phrenologist would find the bump Of brass
faced doubly developed on the crani-
UNI Of this candidate for the Scnate--else The
science is shear humbug.
The wing mechanics in Newfane make bit
ter complaints of the hindrance of their bust
ness from the quixotic invasion Of their shops
by this tory Lawyer in his daily electioneering
excursions. The farmers too are besieged in
their fields and on their way to their daily la.
bors. In the course of his last weeks election
eerng, he laid siege TO an honest intelligent
wing farmer-resoried to artful lattery on the
one hand and appealed TO his prejudices on the
other as usual; but finding these Intellectual
he resorted TO sophistical arguments to con
vince him that he ought to turn Democrat,
and cast his vote lor Field aud the other tory
candidates. Our young wing farmer was mol
so easily caught in the gulllrap Of The dema-
gogue and in reply, reminded the gentleman
of his electioneering labors in 1925. He
told Field that at that time he often met with
him in bar-rooms and business places-and
says he, 'syour war cry then was 'Retrench-
menl and Reform,'-you was unceasing in
yDssiieuuneiativns against the wasteful cxtrav-
agance of Mr. Adams Administration, buI
now you are silent on that subject. And now
sir when you can convince me that the people
can pay 40 millions as easy as they can pay
10 millions, will be Democrat" Our young
farmer then left the electioneering candidate 10
his own reflections. Yours in haste,
GUSTAVUS.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1839-08-16

The Conservatives Of Tompkins County, NJ
\. have issued manifesto, calling q State
Convention of their party, to be held at Auburn
or Syracuse 10 September
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1839-08-16

THE UNION OF THE Wines FOR THE SAKE OF
THE UNIoN.-Let this be the watchword Of
the Wings at the coming election. Remem-
Der how much is at stake. Let us together be
found in the front ranks. "U'nited ioe stand
divided re tair'-banish all local preiudices--
+" all to the whee''-"a long pul"-"a strong
pull''-"a pull alltogether"-put down tyran-
ny worthy of the dark ages.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1839-08-16

Mr. Editor A paper was handed me last
Saturday by my old friend F., requesting me
to read ii. Il looked to see what paper it was,
and remarked that was in the habit of read
ing papers that paid some regard to the truth.
Says he, "bcing hot headed loco foco," the
Democrat wont lie 2 | told him / shouldn'l
take his word for it, "backed up by half the
Tory Lawyers" in Windham County, but that
would take it home with me and perhaps
might read it, then told him that il the De-
mocrat had five times the number Of subscribers
that it had Editors" it would be 'money
making concern: upon this he went his way.
read number Of articles through-thinks
to myself what can this eTect--Daddy Fay,
Phoenix Boobies, Birchyardstick, &c. &C.
What can the writer be about-is he deranged,
or is he what his mean, low, scandalous scrib-
ling shows him, in the sight of every honest
man, to be "a real Loco. foco-ob seeking
Lawyern 1t was from the pen of Tory
Editor of the Democrat-one whose name is
placed before the people as man who is en-
titled to the support oftbe freemen Of Hindham
County. for one shall not vote for him. |
returned the paper the same day, telling the
Loco that it had aroused me to sense of my
duty, and that for the future I should do more
& labor harder to put down the Van Burenites,
and should not cease 70 act with the Whigs in
establishing the rich and the poor on the same
footing. shall continue TO take the Phoenix
as heretofore, and wish you to send me two or
three extra copies as there are persons in this
part of the county who have not the means TO
take paper, who would be glad to read yours
in preference to the scorpion" and number
of other papers distributed here by the 'ofice
seeking Tories" ALPHEUS.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1839-08-16

as We hope our friends in Benning ton
County will be wide awake to the importance
of the senatorial election. They failed, by a
few votes, last year of eecting both their can
didates; but we hope this year they will be
able to elect the whole ticket. Let every man
who will cast wing vote, besought out and
induced to attend the polls. Every vote tells,
especially where the parties are so equally
balanced as in Bennington County. Wings
OF Bennipgton-to your posts
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1839-08-16

Gen. Winfield Scott arrived at ALBANY from
his Western tour Of duty on Thursday, on his
way TO the seat Of Government 10 report. =
Learning that the Secretary Of War (Mr. Poin-
sett) had just passed Albany for Saratoga, he
Immediately repaired lhither.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1839-08-16

Suieide-One of the u s. soldiers at tho
Trenton encampmeni, by the name Of Hag-
gerry, blew his brains out last Thursday al.
iiernoon. His wife. crazy with affection.
Rugged and kissed and chung to his bloody
and mangled remains, until dragged away
by force.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1839-08-16

An informer Of The right kind-Mrs Ma.
ny Dyer, poor woman. who has the misfor-
tune 10 be connected with a drunken hus-
band entered complaint against Thomas
fitzpatrick, for selling liquor, without Ii
cense, on two different occasions. The COM
plainant stated that she had called upon Mr.
fitzpatrick. and begged him not to sell liquor
TO her husband but finding that her enlrea-
ties had no effect, she determined to prose
cutethe mercenary and unieelng man 10
the extent of the law The evidence against
him was conclusive. and he was fined $40
and costs, and appealed-Bosioa Alias.
Cheraw gazette and Pee Dee farmer. [volume] (Cheraw S.C.) 1838-1839, 1839-07-26

YOUR steers up, let them be young or old,
gentle or wild, it makes no difference; yoke
them 10 the end of the pole, but instead Of
tying their tails together, il you wish TO avoid
bob.iailedoxen, tie their lolns together with
good rope, wrap up their head halters,
clear the front, and let them 60. Round
and round they 60 with rush; drunk.
drunken will they grow, until groaning,
down they drop. For while they lie, pant.
ing and looking wild at length they leap
up as if suddenly frightened, rush: round
again, grow drunk, and drop again. Leave
them, they will repeat the experiment, un.
til, reeling, they will STOP or stand; i!n few
hours you may lead them around BY, their
hal'efs. Uncouple them from the pole, or
yoke them to your cart, and drive to where
you chos Sc, with safety. Any gentleman
will be entitled TO the above patent for life,
by paying FIVE dollars to the nearest needy
widow, ,aking her receipt for the same, and
filing il among his own papers. &, ....-..r
. :.,1'.'@ VIM. P. HART.
Cheraw gazette and Pee Dee farmer. [volume] (Cheraw S.C.) 1838-1839, 1839-07-26

be where the school is located in one place
and the farm in another. Locations may
be found which combine most Of the var'e-
Ties of soil; aud the principles Of science be-.
ing we'll. inculcated, and their general aPPl'-
cation 10 practice properly taught & explain
ed, the pupil would be qualified judIcltously,
to vary his practice according 10 soil and
circumstances. Like civil engineering
which was hardly taught or prac'sed before
the commencement ofour system OF internal
improvements, a school Of scientific and
practical agriculture would soon produce
Competent teachers. to take charge of new
institutions, or to disseminate in the con-
munity, the various branch hes OF useful
knowledge acquired in the school.
= (CuAivator.
Cheraw gazette and Pee Dee farmer. [volume] (Cheraw S.C.) 1838-1839, 1839-07-26

.,-bon-as recommended ty Arthur
Young. and also by Sir John Sinclair.
The turf.dust, or ashes, contain car.
bonaceous matter, in fit state TO combine
and retain the active properties of the other
ingredients and serve as receptacle tor
the performance of the chemical action of
tho conflicting substances uneit the whole
mass becomes impregnated with elastic
iuices ofivGioGs Kind sahiahighy ceacen.
irated state, which are given out gradual y,
when applied 10 the soil, according to the
influence ofthe atmosphere, and OF sun ana
rain.-The lime imparts the caicafous
i,tonsrtyesseatial to all soil ia various COM.
h;ra,;ois with acids. The salt and salt
fe,re Weld the mineral and vegetable al
tsi;ss united 70 nitric and fnuriatlc acid
MN ofwhich exert amost powerful !ntiu'
encs when separated from their bases
;.h;ct, the contact OF caus,;c lime slowly
6tt certainly effects. The urine, Of all sorts,
f,rn,stte:s; animal matter and ammonia in ab.
i,ndance. The SCOT adds much strength TO
the carbonaeoous mater, and increases
ihei ammonia. l think this preparation may
,usly be termed Imperial Compost"
& We give the ! preceding facts, not so
much in the expectation thai they are likely
10 resul. in great immediate benefit to !, A.
nnerican husbandsy, but under the strong
belief tRa. they viii ultimately prove highly
beneficial, By directing The attention OF SCI.
entific men to that all important branch OF
naffona! economy-.he Improvement OF the
soil. Scienceand agriculture have hitherto
been strangers, although capable Of render
IND the greatest mutual benefits. we wish
obring thsnf together, and associate tlleir
labors, ler the benefit Of our country, and the
human family. IF DR.. Olcon's. =" Patent
Rss,orativs, !" which is no:iced in another
column, posscssesany thing like the proper
lies asefibedto i, and Of this we hope TO be
abe to judge. and the cost is no. too great
ana ID this matter we are not advised, i
wifi prove a concentrated or portable man
Ire. ofininense value, and win justly entltle
ti,e aiseoseser 70 the gratitude -ofhls coun:
tryu,en ana Of world, ',', .. = - ,-..