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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1842-09-30

The Salem Register lately published let
ter from Captain Silver, of the ship Suma.
ira, giving an account of his falling in with
the British bark Kilmars, of Glasgow, under
very mysterious circumstances The Reg
lister now says, that another letter received
from Captain Silver, by the owners, bearing
date, Batavia, May II, 1912, gives some
further account of the fate of the vessel and
crew. Captain Silver writes:
"The bark Kilmars had arrived at Angler,
and had been taken possession of by the
Government. A Dutch man-ofwar picked
up boat, having the Captain of the Kimars
IN, and also the two boys that were missing
with him. They were in the straits of Sun.
da 1t appears that the chief officer of the
bark, soon after leaving Batavia, entered in.
to conspiracy with the crew, to take the
ship, throw the Captain and his lady over
board and then to proceed to Africa but
there was soon division among them in
regard to what should be their future course.
Some proposed Sumatra, some the Cocos
Islands, and some the coast of Africa for
their destination.
The Captain and the boys left the ship in
the boat, with the intention of proceeding to
Angler 10 procure the assistance of gun
boat to take his vessel into port The boys
testify that when they left the bark, they
tho't that certainly in few hours by morning
at any rate, they could return to the vessel
with the assistance they so much needed
The Captain is evidently, from the singu-
lar manner in which he has proceeded, par
TALLY insane, produced doubtless by the
heavy burdens and troubles that have so sud-
denly fallen upon him; and his wife now
states that she noticed great change in him
several days previous to his being missed,
The mutineers were to be sent to Singa-
pore for trial"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1842-09-30

Death Of Richard Riker.-The Hon Richard
Riker, so long Recorder OF the city of New York,
died on the 2Gth inst
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1842-09-30
a osciusko, the lion hearted

OF whom, and his Garden, as well as many other
objects OF interest, we must defer speaking until
another time Yours 40 n
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yet In reference to subject upon which she hopes
there are greater divisions among ourselves than upon
any other-intendng first To bind the hands of other
great Powers by treay to the same effect and con-
sequcnty set aside their interference against her. she
proposes a treaty to the United States which she be-
eves and hopes will not be accepted and in the
cuton of which she knows frequent causes of war
will arise. The refusal of France TO become party
to this treaty, may for me thwart the measures OF
Great Britain, but we believe that her purpose will
ultimately be attempted The state OF affairs IN
Mexico too ought not to be disIegarded. The nso
lence of Santa Anna is probably not without some
hints of support He would hardly, in the very act
invasion upon the territories of Power, seek also
to provoke another, unless he had assurance o.
being backed by powerful assistance.
If right then OF if there is possibility
that we are right in surprising tna there is purpose
among the Powers of Europe, in the policy OF
England alone, beyond the questions which
may disturb relations for time, ought we not to
prepare for the worst 1t is idle to suppose because
the mere circumstances which have threatened war
have in some cases passed harmessly by, that there
is no further danger If the Powers of Europe have
set themselves in array against institutions in
order to get lid of their infuence--war must
or later Diplomacy, policy, circumstances may
set aside the particular occasions which it might
be expected-but nevertheless it come and when
it comes it will be war for our national existence
The voice of the French people may have thwarted
the purpose of the QuintupIe Treaty but other pro-
ects will be seized upon and the results may be dire
full Let US then prepare. Let representatives
unite to man in providing for the defence of the
country Lee, not private animosities nor party ami
mostes hurry US on to destruction but let listen
to the advice of the Father of our country, and
in peace prepare for war"
PATRIA.
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The Chief Magistrate will be sustained, and
the country will be saved. A new era is dawn
ing upon u.s. The crisis is at hand, and change
for the better is approaching. In both Houses
of Congress the same fire is kindGng that as
cended from the affairs of Freedom in the gloomy
days of the Revolution It's ray, though feeble
now, will soon be fame beauty and brilhance.
1t will run through the valleys and ascend the
mountains. 1t will animate the heart OF the
patriot and consume the traitor.
Already men have risen in the halls OF Con
gress, dashed the letters of party down at their
feet, and trampled upon them dlsdainfuly-
These are the PATIoTs; these are the GREAT
MEN; these are the LEADERS to follow.
The Chief Magistrate of the nation will not
despair. He has the energy, bravery, and fortl-
tude for the occasion. When we assumed the
management of this journal, only some three or
four prints in the country co-operated with us
in our settled purpose to vindcate the right
Now, more than forty are valianty laborng
with US. This inspires US the more with con-
viction that struth will prevail" and justice be
meted out to all. Our motto shall be, "GOD AND
OUR COUNTRY" not party and men, right or
wrong.
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the Army and Navy Register that Great Brl-
tain has upwards of ONE HUNDRED OF THESE
WAR STEAMERS, whilst zoe hare but TWO, that
could render any service, consequently the dis
parity would be as FIFTY TO ONE, saying that
all these vessels were put on this service, and
that too with line of coast of thousands of miles
In extent TO say nothing of the Lakes. Appalling
as this condition Of things may be it is never
theless true to the letter, and yetwhen the Secre-
tary of the Navy asks for money to build war
steamers to place us on something like an
equality with single foreign nation, his requi-
sitions are treated with silent contempt, and
we are told that the estimates are too high
Shame shame on such nlggardly and pen
nv wise and pound foolish policy.
We may be told that Lord Ashburton's visit
will put all to rights, and that there can be no
aoar NTH England. This may or may not turn
out to be the case, and we say from the bottom
of our hearts, Heaven grant it will, for deplora-
BILE indeed would be the condition of the Allan
tic States were hoslilities to take place with
Great Britain, or any other formidable maritime
power.
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LOVE OF MUSIC.

A love of music is said uniformly to keep pace with
the advancement of civilization, and in order to be
convinced of the truth Of the assertion 1t is only ne
cessay observe the effect Of the cultivation Of this
delightful art, manifested in every polished commu
nifty. The harmony of sweet sounds would seem to
have been intended by the Creator of the pures
sources of enjoyment 10 those of his creatures whom
he has endowed with capacity for the highest degree
of intellectual improvement. Whilst the Almighty
has manifested his goodness making the widespread
field of creation vocal with the songs of his feahered
chorsters, and to cause their voices to be raised in
humble gratitude to Him, in whom they live and
move and have their being, /" to man alone has been
reserved the faculty Of arranging tones to make
them the producers of the most exatic mental eleva
ton. In every degree of refinement, from that of the
poor Indian in his woodland des, that of the most
favored worshipper of knowledge, we find music re-
cognized the source of the most exquisite gIatica
ton, whether it be in the quiet sphere of social en-
dearments the towering aspirations of military
fame. The infant in the arms of its fond parent ex-
peences its soothing influences in the lullaby that
wins it to Sleep and the warrior is hurried away by its
impulses in the sprit-srring tones of the wry-neck
ed fife, or the wild wailings of the bugle. Who can
listen to the swelling tones of the majestic organ it
pours forth its flood of sound in praise of Him, whose
life time is eternity" without feeling his spirit rise as
if to climb to where bright chors of seraphs chaunt
their hymns of thankfulness where is the heart
so nsensble not to melt with tenderness and love
beneath the spell that's warbled in the breathngs of
the mellow flute? The hardy of Switzerland,
far far away fom the snowcapped hills that frown-
ed upon his infancy, feels his heart swell and his
cheek grow moist when he hears the glad chauntings
Of the RAMS DE vAcHEs, and even the degraded ex-
lied African, grown grey in chains is young again
when listening to the tune that pleased his childhood
in the dance, where Myers floods rolling to the
sea- Yes, in sickness in health, in in
mirth, musc-sweet music is the power that alike
unseas the wells of sympathy, and gives birth to the
softest and proudest aspirations Of intellect.
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TEX AS AND MEXICO.

From the Nclc Orleans Commercial Bulletin
AS might have been expected, the invasion of Tex
as by Mexico has given rise to an intense excitement
in city, and doubt that the feeling will pervade
the whole South and West. The tumuuary po-
pulation of the Mississippi" as Santa Anna calls
them will be thrown into very considerable agita-
ton, and it would not be surprising if very large
emg ration should start in the direction of the metro
polls of Montezuma There is great deal of talk
already about the fertility of the Mexican SOIL the plea
sanness of the country the diversity of the climate
the opulence of the cathedrals, garnshed with images
and affairs Of solid gold and silver and the other at
fractions and beauties Of that magnificent region
Mexico is indeed the garden spot Of the Americas,
and presents allurements more tempting than did the
sunny plains and vineyards of Italy, when the nor
thern hordes swept down and drifted like storm
over the south of Europe
That a similar movement is about to take place in
continent no longer be questioned. This last
attempt at the conquest of the infant republic seals
the fate of Mexico. No other alternative is now left
for Texas but to carry the into the enemy coun
try and exterminate the power which refuses to con-
sent TO peace. By coming to terms at q seasonable
time Mexico might have had the Rio Grande esta-
bshed as the boundary on the East But as the kim
goes, whom God intends TO destroy, he first makes in
sane. Thus it is with Mexico. She insaney rejects
the proercd olive branch, hazards desperately third
invasion, and thereby preciptates upon herself an
Anglo Saxon emigration that will roll like torrent
over the length and breadth of the land and over
whelm the Kingdom. The policy upon which Texas
is forced to act, is to preach crusade against
Mexico and call to her standard the thousands of i'm
patient daring and ambitious spirits in the South
west, by whom march to the city of Montezuma
will be embraced adventure full of fun and fio-
lie, and holding forth the rewards OF opulence and
glory. The world presents not tempting prize
Mexico does, in her vas and magnificent dominion and
the gift of prophecy required to foree that she
is destined become the spoil of the Texan in
vader.
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TRANSPORTATION OF THE MAILS BY RAIL
ROADS.

In speaking of the suggestion of the Postmaster
General in regard to the purchase by the Govern
ment Of the stock of rail road companies where the
works lie in the line of the mail routes the New York
Commercial Advertiser says
In the first place. it will forever put end to the
acrimonious and unwonted disputes and feuds that
have been engendered between the Post Office De-
partment and the rail road companies; and in the
second place will place the companies in possession
of funded debt or claim, of which they can at all
times avail themselves, by carrying the Government
bonds into the market if their exigencies require
them to do so. 1t will in fact enable them to antic-
pate their contracts, if that be desirable. In any
event 1t will be Of relief to the country and
to the associations themselves.
Those roads which are now in actual operation
will of course reap the earliest advantages of the BILL
while those which in process of construction can
look to it with every confidence of having in perspec
tive certain surety against loss.
elf the New York and Erie Rail Road were now
completed and in operation, the Postmaster General
would be authorized to purchase the right to trans
port the mails during the charter of the company, for
gross sum which would not be less than THREE
MILLIONS OF DoLLARs What an inducement to urge
the company on to the completion of the road
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We are pleased to find that the views of the
Secretary of the Navy with respect to the de-
fences of the Gulf Of Mexico begin to be justly
estimated by the country. The following is
from the Pennsylvania Intelligencer, well
edited paper, published at Harrisburg:
THE SECRETARY OF THE NAvY-DE-
FENCES OF THE GULF MEXICO.
We invite the attention of our readers to the fol-
lowing extract from report by Judge Upshur, Secre-
tary Of the Navy, the Defences of the Gulf of
Mexico Like the annul report Of the Secretary, it
is stamped with the impress of great mind, devoted
the service of the country 1t will be seen that
the view of the Secretary takes in the whole sub
ject the collateral well the leading features.
He not only shows the particular importance Of the
vessels proposes means of defence in waters
where they are much used but also their general
importance in calling into requison, with the money
of the Government, properly expended the labor and
supplies of the country To Pennsylvania, parlicu-
larly his suggestions are interesting. The iron
steamers would in all probability be built in this
State, at Philadelphia or Psburg, aud the fuel to be
used would in great measure come from Pennsyva-
MIA mines Some Of the best bituminous coal in the
world can be found the western waters of this
State, whence it can be cheapy loated to New Or
leans. But whether our State should be directly
benefited not, the suggestions of the Honorable
Secretary excellent in themselves and should be
carried out by Congress
Judge Upshur is one of the ablest men in the MON.
He possesses mind not only capable of gIaspng the
outlines of the which necessary place
the Navy on a proper basis, but which at the same
time foresees all the various operations of the details
upon the interests Of the country. He gentleman
of amiabe manners, ofmuch general information and
of laboiious habits. Enthusiastic in his devotion to
the duties of his present office, he has already pos
sessed himself of fund of Information relative to the
Navy, which is truly astounding. 1t is gratifying 10
know that one 80 well fitted to advance the service
and do honor to the country is at the head of the
Navy We have thus spoken of him to do away
roneous impressions which have heretofore prevailed
We do not know a Pennsy lvanan who has any per
sonal acquaintance with him, who does not regard
him with admiration and respect.
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Chairman Of he Erecuiipe Commute
d WHISPERED GENrLEMEN may turn their whis-

kers eyebrows, and hair, black easy as piece Of
silk can be colored, and as perfect without the least
possible injury to the hair, and may, by occasional
application, keep it This does not seem to be
generally understood but it is fact and advancing
gray hairs should admonish to get this article,
which is to be had of Comstock & Co, II Maiden
Lane and is the East India Hair Dye that has of late
become so famous among persons who pay any regard
to their personal appearance.
Agents c, II James, and Charles Stou Washing
ton, march 81
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IseThe TOTAL ABSTINENCE SOCIETY of the seve-
raj Civil Executive Departments of the National Go
vernment, will hold their next meeting at the Ma
sonic Hall, on Friday evening next, at O'Clock.
The officers of the General Government, their FAM
lies and the friends of the cause OF Temperance gene
rally, are respectfully invited to attend
J. f. WEENS,
Chairman Of The Executive Committee.
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GRAHAM's MAGAZINE for April has been received by
T. r. Hampton of this city, Pennsylvania avenue,
near A. street. This is brilliant number in embel-
lshments and hardly rivalIed in literary matter.
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CAsss PAMPHLET ON THE RIGHT OF SEARCH
This able and popular production of our Minister at
Paris, may be had of F. LUFr, Periodical Agent
next door to Brownng's, merchant tailor, Penn
Avenue.
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In THOSE THINGS WHICH ARE ESSENTIAL LET THERE
BE uNITY-M NoN-EssENTIALs, LIBERTY; AND IN ALL
THINGS CHARrY.-.4aglsstin.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-12-08
ASSIGNEES SALE.

WILL be sold for cash, at public auction, in
front OF the tavern at Salem, in tn. county Of
Roanoke, on Wednesday the 2,sl day of Decen-
her INST, atabout O'Clock p. NJ, all the interest
IA the following property surrendered by Abra-
ham Martin, in the inventory attached to his PEE
iiuon In Bankruptcy, viz: in Two Tracts Of
Land one containing us Acres, the other $50
Acres; the said tracts adjoining to each other,
and ai also the lands OF Henry Webster and John
frice. The aforesaid Martin states his interest to
De one-eleventh part, subject to Tie dover of his
mother Catharine Martin.
Such tile to the above property will be made
inc purchasers as is vested in me by the decree in
Bankruptcy, made on the Is h day of November
1912, in the District Court of the United States,
holden a. Stanton, on the petition of said Mar
tin. JAMES POINTS. Assionaa.
December l, 1912.
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Onited States District Court, Wtsicrn District ,
pirgiiia, SQunion.
IN BANKRUPTCY

! IN BANKRUPTCY.
| NOTICE to the Creditors and all Others con-
| cerned in interest, to shew cause against the Pc
tlton Of
| No 9i9--Thomas b Shelor, of Floyd county.
AIRY next
1863 Peter Kou,zman, of Augusta county, to
DC declared bankrupt tuesday the tenth of January
next.
! l0G!-Andrew II Brady, of Augusta county
10 be declared bankrupt on tuesday the tenth Ja-
airy next
| l065--Levi L Stevenson, of Augusta county.
TO be declared bankrupt tuesday the tenth OF Janu-
! airy next
I I066--Thomas Ballew, Of AUGUSTA county. TO
be Declared bankrupt tuesday the tenth of january
next.
l067--Georgc Hively. of Bath county. to be
declared bankrupt on tuesday the tenth CT January
next.
l06s--Wm r Sellers, OF Hampshire county,
to be declared bankrupt uesday the tenth OF J,.
| l07i--Nathan Sherer, of Frederick county, TO
be declared bankrupt tuesday the tenth Of January
next.
| I073-James Hughes, of Morgan county,. TO
be declared bankrupt on tuesday the tenth Of JANUARY
! l074-Yalentme Dychc, Of Morgan county, to
be declared bankrupt tuesday the tenth OK January
next.
l075--Daniel Poisal, of Berkeley county, to
be declared bankrupt tuesday the tenth Of January
| 107G---Levi Cain, Of Jefferson county. to be
declared bankrupt tuesday the tenth Of January
1 next.
lO77--Thomas Frtterpo, Of Morgan county, to
be declared bankrupt tuesday the tenth of January
4 next.
l018-Peter Klpstne, of Frederick county, 70
be declared bankrupt tuesday the ten; Of JANUARY
} next.
! lc79-James Valdenear, of Clarke county to
&c declared bankrupt tuesday the tenth Of january
next.
| I0SO-John d Kerfoot, of Clarke county. 10 be
( declared bankrupt ruesday the tenth Of January
/ next.
! lOsl-John G Bonhan, Of Clarke county. to
be declared bankrupt tuesday the tenth of January
l096--Wm IT Dou:hat, Of Botetourt county.
to be declared bankrupt raCs,ay Sac tenth Of yanu
airy next.
( lo97---James Chapman, Of Roanoke county.
be declared hankrt rsssdsy the ,ea,h Of Janu-
airy next.
lO98--Jacob Shelor, Of Floyd county. to be
declared bankrupt ros>dsy sac ,ca,h Of January
next.
! lO99--Sam'l Eddy. Of Boietourt county, to be
declared bankrupt tuesday the tenth Of January
next
Il0c-Andrew Smith, OF Boietourt county, to
be declared 6ankruP; rScsday the tenth Of January
ncxt
| llol--John Ferrier, Of Botetourt county, TO be
declared bankrupt tuesday the tenth OF January
! 1lO2--Andrew Payne, Of Ksnawha county.
to be dcclarcda bankrupt on tuesday the tenth Of Jan
airy next,
/ ilO3--John l. Smith. of Shenandoah county,
TO be declared bankrupt Tucsday the tenth Of Janu-
airy next.
! 1l0l--lsaac Pennington, of Hardy county, to
be declared bankrupt tuesday the tenth Of January
next
li05--Job Hutton, OF Hardy county, to be
declared bankrupt on tuesday the tenth Of January
next.
ilO6--Frcdcrick ScbeHer, # Hardy county. to
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26ice Gf commissioner in Bankruptcy !

~ =. TOT Iu<evtIE COUNTY,, OCCe"Dtr 3. )
Notice to the Creditors of the following bank
ruPts to prove their debts before at the Clerk
Oiilce OF the County Court of said county, on
the several days mentioned, when and where the
bankrupt named in each case is required to attend
Debts VS. George P. Thompson, on the 9TH and
9Th of January next.
Debts VS. Lindsay G.. Thompson, on the 9TH and
9Th of January next.
Debts VS. Henry ID. Shell, on the 18th and 9Th of
January next.
Debts VS. Joshua Cecil, on the A,h and 5tb of
January next.
Debts VS. George r. c. Floyd, on the 18th and 5th
OF January next.
Debts VS. James II. Dill, on the 4th and 9Th of
January next.
Each oil the above will be continued from time
time if necessary for the proof of debts Banlrupts
must be prepared TO pay the Commissioners &c on or
fore the last day OF Hearing.
VIM. p. GEORGE, jr. Com'r &c.