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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-11-17

Music AS A PART OF FEMALE EDUcATIoS,-by
Edward w. Hooker. We have received pamPh-
let Of 81 pages with the above title. lis author
we understand is clergyman settled at Bennng-
ton. II is dedicated to "Miss NJ Dwight, Princi-
pal of the Gothic Seminary, Northampton, Mass"
The object of this pamphlet is to recommend Music
as part of Female Education. The writer enters
into somewhat elaborate argument 10 remove OBJ
jections raised against muSing music part of the
education of females We were not aware that
serious objections existed against this branch of cd
ucation, if parents could afford the expense. We
had thought that parents, in our region at least,
needed to be cautioned against paying too much at
enton to this part OF the education of their daugh-
ers rather than TO be encouraged to think more Of
it, But if those objections, to which the writer Of
the pamphlet refers, do actually exist in parents
minds we recommend to them careful perusal of
the same, fully persuaded that they will be reno
we'd
We are inclined TO go much farther on this sub
jet than Mr. Hookcr's pamphlet. We would rec
ommend and earnestly urge, not only that our
daughters be taught music, but our sons also. We
think it quite as important to the latter as the for
mer. And as it is little thought Of and less attend
ed to, in those schools which are designed exclu-
sively for maes we wish that Mr. Hooker, or some
other person, would take up his pen, and press the
subject on the attention OF parents with all the force
and eloquence which its importance demands We
are not however anxious 10 encourage instrument
tall as vocal music. Vocal music, we are firmly
persuaded, should be made an indispensable branch
Of common school instruction. II should be taught
to every child. Every teacher should be able to
instruct in vocal music. With the instrument
the mochansm-ior vocal music God has furnished
each individual. 1t is always at hand seldom out
Of tune. II is most wonderful instrument, far
surprising any constructed by human art.
The effect of introducing vocal music into our
schools is most salutary. 1t has powerful charm.
1t calms troubled spirits. 1t creates harmony of
feeling. II puriics the heart ltelevates the soul
II excites devout and tender emotions. II is pow
erfnl means of moral improvement. 1t serves also
as an amusement, n relaxation from severe study !;
and gives essential aid TO the teacher in tbe govern
ment and right ordering of the school. And while
we would recommend TO parents 10 give their chill
dren, of both sexes, whatever opportunities they
can reasonably afford OF cultivatiDg instrumental
music a secondary matter, we would strenuous
ly urge upon them a matter Of primary imPor-
lance, 10 furnish them instruction in vocal music
in all our schools.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-11-17

.Audasious RoStsrg.-ATbany seems 10 be
infested by gang of daring burglars. The
Evening Journal states that about So'clock
"Wednesday evening, two men called at the
house of Peter Me Elroy, No. Daniels ST.,
on the pre- tenee Of soliciting subscriptions for
some work. They We're asked in, and while
the only person in the hoase, young lady,
was engaged in reading the prospeetous, she
was suddenly surprised by the hourishing Of
a huge knife before her eyes, and the threat
that il she uttered word they would Instant
ly kill her.
They then proceeded 10 Tie her and the
little girl fast, using for that purpose the strips
of a bed quih, which they rent in pieces
Their next transaction was the thorough search
Of the house, bah they did not succeed in get
ting any money, and all the booty obtained
was Mr.. Die Elroy's gold watch, which at the
time was in ihe possession OF the yonng Lady.
They then departed, leaving the inmates half
dead with alright.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-11-17
For the Phnnix.


Mr. RYrHER-l read your second call for hyce-
UNI, made fortnight SINCE and felt sorry that more
than one had been required Even that seems 10
have been in vain thus far and your ''pause for a
reply" is likely TO be long one, for what have
now to offer you will scarce be called D response.
You spoke If you both desired and expected THAI
Lyceum would be set going here this winter
cannot say that am hopeful, however DESTROYS.
But why your call specially addressed to the
nineteen professional men 2" Have not the scores
OF intelligent mechanics quite much interest in
meeting for sef-cuture, which take those of a
Lyceum TO be, proiessedly at least They are
quite capable of taking part in the exercises, and
u IL not deTogatory TO them TO say they may derive
as much benefit from them 1t is true that last win
ter, if remember rightly, the chief labor and re-
sponsibty of both lectures and debates fell upon
'lawyers and doctors" But this was not as it
should be-
The fact fear is, MIR Editor, and it is as well 10
come TO the point at once that people generally
do not care jot about Lyeeum. Some Of them,
fancy, look suspiciously the meetings, and
others quite contemptuousy. They regard these
exercises as atfording fit occupation for a few idle
men and boys, and somewhat questionable amuse-
ment Tor the vacant hours of some ladies', but as
wholly unworthy the attention of earnest and full
grown men. For my own part regret the preya-
lence OF such ideas Without having any very ex-
travagant views of the intellectual Improvement 10
be derived from listening to the lectures and discus
SONS, and still more from taking part in them,
th'nk the weekly meetings of no small worth for
their social influence.
But It takes more than two to get up one good
debate, for what is debate without listeners 1t
Is as HAT as cock fight without bettcrs. So that
until some others beside you and are walked M
we may as well go to sleep again. We can be con.
tented at home as well as the rest of them, can't
we, Mr. PhGnxl X.
In, hoI1 Al.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-11-17
BRIGHTON MARKET, Non. 10.

AT Market 1850 Cattle, about 1850 of which were YER
Beef, and 800 Stores, 1900 Sheep, and 1000 Swlnsi
PRICES Beef Cattle--We quote very sn os,
number extra 4 % a 4 so; first quality 81 IL
second quality 50a rs third quality 90 az
Barrelling Caule-Mess ~; No J, . osi"'
No. 2, So. Ia
Stores-Two year old IS 12j three year Wv
$1laI7. a
Sheep-Dull Small lots at SOC. Goo. &c, :"
] %, 80 and 100 Wethers from % to W;
and 2 SC for BsTows' &c Old Hogs from 81
to lido. AT retail from 1-2 10 &c.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-11-17

General Kellogg, the Loco Foco candidate for
Governor at the last election, having declined ac-
ccpting the office of 18th Assistant Judge of the Su-
preme Court of this State to which he was elected
by the Legislature Governor Mattooks has appoint
ed Hon. William Hebard of Randolph, to said Office
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-11-17

Sudden Death. George e. Gay, Esq. o.
Boston, one Of the delegation from that elg
10 the Andover Mass Meeting, died at An
dover on Thursday afternoon Of last week
He had but just entered the cars to Ie'GlA
home, when he fell down in an apopleeic ".
and died soon after. He was of the fTm%n
Simmons and Gay, lawyers, and in his 0u'"
year.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-11-17

polite young lady recently asserted that she
lived near barn yard, and, that ii was impossible
for her to sleep in the morning, on account of the
cutlery made by gentleman hen.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-11-17

FIRE and Loss of Lde-We have private
information Of most painful occurrence, last
night, at Newark Neck. A family, consisting
OF the husband, vile, son and daughter,
had just moved into house upon the Meas,
coming from Railway. Last evening they
were out visiting 4 friend, and had no fire 10
their own house; nevertheless the house was
consumed by FIRE, in the course of The night,
and all but the husband persisted in the flames,
he being saved with much difficulty. We
could not learn The name. The ages ofihe
son and daughter were IS and l6 respective
N.-Nse York Commercial .9dverfiser.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-11-17

Mr.. Isaac Doolittle, Of Bennington VI. has
invented machine which makes barrels ou'
OF raw stuff, and it is said better barrels than
come from the hand of the cooper, and at
cheaper rate. 1t takes any kind Of wood, ana
fashions the staves and heading, adaPts them,
makes tight 1T and completes the barrel
all bat putting on the hoops. 1t is WnoF
cooper's shop in itself
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-11-17

against, and the minority in favor, of the
petitions and bill to remove Rutland county
buildings to Castleton, and on motion of
MIR Harrington the petitions and bill we're
laid on the table BY select committee,
unanimously concurring with certain reso-
lutions against reputation, and the House
concurred in the report. By majority Of
same committee, that the resolutions from
Alabama on the fine Of Gen. Jackson throw
unjust censure upon the court, aud are OF a
party character, aud therefore it is inexpe-
dent to act upon them. The minority dis
seuted, aud the resolutions and report were
laid on the table. BY general committee,
that legislation at this time against seduc-
ton is inexpedient--laid on the table.
Resolution. From the Senate, for inqul-
ry, through the Governor, as to the means
of relieving the insane who are deemed in
curable passed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-11-17

Distressing CGsualty.-0n the evening Of
the 7th inst. three sons of Mr.. Peter Culbert
rope manufacturer, of Burlington, W., the OIL
dest only fourteen years of age, were drowned
near the residence of Mr. Culbers, about i've
miles south of this village. The oldest lad
was sRating upon small mill pond on The
Shelburn road, and accidentally SLATED nto an
open spot, where the water was eight or ten
feet deep. The two younger brothers, in at
tempting TO pull him out, were both drawn
into the water, where they all persisted Inc
bodies have since been recovered
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-11-17
LEGISLATURE OF VERMONT.
SENATE.

Tuesday, Oct 81.
Mr. A. Allen called up the bill relating to.
the ml;,ia. il was read third time and
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-11-17
Ter III out aotoentr .
FRID.4Y, NOY. II, 1913.
BRATTLEBoRo AND FITCHBURG
RAIL ROAD,

In late number we spoke Of the charter obtain
ed from our Legislature TO meet the FItchbufg
route at the line Of the State of Massachusetts, and
also spoke of the favorable character Of what is
called the Miller's River route from F,chburg TO
Brattleboro. We intend now to submit few
gumenis why thiEk that this route should OBJ
tain precedence TO any other. First it passes
through the most productive portion Of Massachu
sets, Astounding in every species Of manufactures,
in the best of water power, and rich Of
wood and timber Of every kind, which al
most shut out from a market. Greenfield, in feet
the whole county ofFrAnklin, can avail themselves
of the facilities of this Rail Road as well as Bra,te-
boro and the country above
The General Assembly Of Vermont have also
granted a charter for rail road extending from
Bratleboro up the valley Of the Connecticut, which
gives TO all the rich towns upon the river the OPP
portunity, should this road be constructed, of di.
rect to Boston, whose intelligent and sharp
sighted merchants will not be slow TO perceive the
advantages which southern route has over
more northern one striking the Connecticut river
as high as Lebanon Hanover, leaving and injur-
ing 10 great extent, the best river towns below,
whose trade falls now, and will without this south
ern route, nearly half Oft upon New York. An
other argument with capitalists, it to us u.s.
that independent of the low river grades, of vastly
less obstruction by snow than the northern route,
our route is only subject To the legislation of two
States, Massachusetts and Vermont. Should this
route from Fi,chburg to Braiileboro obtain the pref
erence, Lake Champlain can be reached either by
West River, by Bellows Falls aud Black River, OF
By ascending the valley of the Connecticut, via
White and Onion rivers TO Burlington. II opens,
in fact, upon the entire State of Vermont, and af
fofds every section the cheapest avenue TO Boston,
for such is the character Of this country that the
rail road from Boston via Fitchburg to BTatleboro,
will not cost Single track) two millions, aud
we believe the estimate of Twining for construct
ing single track from BrattleboTo up the valley
did not exceed $4,000 the mile, to the mouth of
White river, where ii will unite with the northern
route. Should this route to Burlington be adopted,
ii will exceed trle the distance over the Con-
cord route, while the West Black river routes
viii shorten the route materially. We give below
as nearly possible the results we are able to OBJ
tain
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-11-17
SENATE.

= U ClOCh, L. W.
Mr. Field, from committee on roads, TO
which was referred petition of Inhabitants
of Bellows Falls for a rail road, reported
that a charter for rail road had already
been granted as desired
The House bill further to protect person.
al liberty, was taken mp, and Mr. Sabin mo-
we'd to amend so that the provisions of the
bill shall not extend to persons acting under
the authority Of the United States adopted
Mr. Camp was opposed to the bill, on the
ground that the Legislature had no power 10
prevent the agent of the master from pursu-
ing and taking his slave in this state: that
liberty is given by the constitution of the
United States, which, being supreme, must
be obeyed, and all laws contrary to this pro-
vision are void for this reason only he
must vote against the bill. The bill was
passed. yeas 10, nays 8. Messrs Farr and
Plumb we're excused from voting.
Resolutions. From the State Of Alabama,
relating to the reputation Of state debts,
were read and referred TO committee on
Finance. From Georgia, on the same sub
ject, to the same committee. From the
House, on the subject of slavery; read and
laid on the table.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-11-17

We give the distance on this route because the
State of Vermont have granted charter for this
inc either by West or Black rivers. This, it will
be perceived, is "a miles the shortest, passes lhro
the fertile valley of Otter Creek, the Marble quar-
ries, rysons Iron works, &c, and il it be of pecu-
mary importance to have the shortest route for the
Montreal travel connecting the Old World with the
capital of the Canadas by the least possible number
of minutes, (by the Cunard steamers,) this line
must obtain above all others.
We shall hereafter speak Of the character of these
several routes more fully, and perhaps suggest 9TH
er routes to Montpelier and Burlington, leaving the
Connecticut before you come to the mouth of
White river and passing through Woodstock, &c.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-11-17

Thanksgiving in Rhode Island, the sOth inst.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-11-17

Here you have the whole entire valley of the
Connecticut, the richest in New England, lie, out
upon Boston with nominal increase of distance of
20 miles, but we believe that route If construct
ed, will be shortened, while the Concord route ow-
ing to the difficult submits which they have TO
pass, will be materially heightened,
We will now give the distance via Brattleboro
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-11-17


o'clock, P. NJ.
Mr. Cahoon introduced the following reso-
luton, which was adopted unanimously
ResOiped, That the thanks of the Senate
be cordially rendered TO His Honor Horace
Eaton, for the able, impartial and courteous
manner in which he has discharged the du-
ties of its presiding officer during the pres
ent session of the General Assembly
To which the President responded in
very beautiful and appropriate address, as
follows:
Gentlemen of the Senate While | am
constrained TO regard the expressions of
kindness Just rendered me as the tribute of
generosity rather than of Justice, | feel
bound TO return you for it my most cordial
acknowledgements; for although undeserv-
ed, | cannot doubt that it is heartfelt and
sincere. In the adoption of the resolution
which you have just passed, there is implied
readiness on your part to overlook my er-
rors, and too will pass them by, with the
bare remark that | am conscious they have
not been few.
| have received from yon gentlemen, du-
ring the session, all that generous aid which
| presumed to anticipate; and trust the
magnanimity and kindness which prompted
you to render it, are duly appreciated, and
will be long and gratefully remembered.
To speak now of yourselves more espe-
cally, irrespective of your relations to your
presiding officer, permit me to say, that in
the gentlemanly character of your inter
course with each other, in the elevation of
the motives by which you have seemed to
be actuated, and in the ability with which
you have transacted the business of the ses-
sion, if my judgment may pass for aught,
you may well and justly claim to have main
tanned the dignity and preserved the honor
of the body Of which you are members
The last moments of the session are passing
away, and the Senate Of Vermont is yet
without reproach-its history still without a
stain.
May l not indeed say more than this,
without transgressing the limits Of strict
truth and justice? During the session, va
rious interesting and important subjects
have come under your consideration, in the
discussion of which, there have been ex-
hibited, on numerous and repeated occasions,
(unless some Partially of feeling has strange
ly blinded my judgment,) an ability in de-
bate, a force of argument and warmth of
eloquence, which have scarcely known e.
qualled in this Senate chamber, and which
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-06-16

| One of the wealhes ship owners Of the enerprls
ing city oil Salem, was complaining few month:
400 that the English vessels engrossing the cot
| ton trade Of Mobile and New Orleans.
"Thsy give lower wages to their seamen than we
they have rather smaller crews, and they can therefore
afford 10 carry their cargoes cheaper. They underbid
me; they take the wind out of my sails.
| ..But after ALL, added he, with frankness and q
sense of justice that did honor, 81 see no reason why
the cotton planters should be taxed pay the freight
ask when they can send their products 10 market for
less "
We regret, that one who could think and speak thus
noby should not find fill employment for his shipping
but The fault lies with own Government Take of
the duties which make expensive TO build ships in
this country, and there will be ship in the
world who carry for less than the American. No.
thing is wanted but that single advantage TO enable
the citizen of Salem to underbid his English rival in
any part of the world. 1t is true that seamen re-
ceye higher wuges it is true also, that generally
sail with larger crews, but there one circumstances
in favor which far overbaances these expenses; we
make voyages shorter time than any other people
in the world The American habit of ''goiDg ahead,
the habit Of DESPATCH OF the rapid execution OF whatever
we undertake. is seen remarkably in our voyages on
the as in any thing else that we do. Our ships
make it is commonly said three voyages while Euro.
pean ships are making two. We cross The Atlantic, and
are half way back before European competitors
have made their first port. merchant OF this city
not long since received letter from Hamburg cor
made by the vessels of that country, the consequent
late arrival Of cnrgoes at the Market and the risk Of
damage from The 81 will never again, said he,
"ship cargo board Of German vessel
Is not disgrsceful 10 country, that with this
great natural advantage in our favor, should be
withheld, by taxes and restrictions from making the
best of it Shall clog the strong and swift swi IN
mer with weights and etters in order that bis clumsy
and unskuI rivals may get before him. The taxes
which We lay on copper, iron and hemp, we call pro-
h,,t do how, Thavp
tee, the enterprise Of foreigners against The enterprise
Of Americans.
Seine propose, by way of remedy, to add to the re-
s,rans upon occupation under which live additional
restraints upon the navigation of foreign vessels after
the fashion of the English navigation laws This is
not what the ship owners want. It will cripple, in.
stead of relieving trade. 1t WILL the cear-sight-
ed Salem ship said tax the producer, the planter
and the farmer, for sending their products TO market,
and will diminish their chance of finding quick and
profitable sale What is wanted, is, that Legislators
shall begin at the right end that they shall set free
our enterprise, enlarge the foreign market, cheaper
and quicken transportation, and relieve the consumer,
by taking off The restrictions which have caused the
mischef-.E T. Ereniag Post.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-06-16

The New School Presbyterian General Assembly,
on Thursday evening disposed of the slavery question:
by the adoption Of The following resolution G6 to 33
which had been submitted by the Rev. DR.. Dickinson,
as substitute for the resolution moved by the Rev
DR.. Hill of Virginia
"Whereas, there is in this Assembly great diversity
the subject of slavery And whereas, in such circum
stances, any expression Of sentiment. would carry
with it but little weight, it would be passed by
email majority, and operate to produce alienation
and division: And Whereas the Assem by OF lS4O,
with great unanimity, referred this whole subject 10
the lower Judcatores 10 take such order in their
judgment might be adopted to remove The evil: There
fore
"Resoiced, That the Assembly do not think it for
the edfcalion of the Church, for this body to take any
action on the subject.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-06-16

The Contested Election IA the .N5em0rts Congressional
Dissatisfaction or no Rdin'-7he attempt 10 de
prize the legally elected Member IF has seat likely 10
prore signal failure
Who does not sympathise with one who is in the
political chancery Of contested notwithstanding up
the eoui,v of a rainy day with clouds of Witnessed
Though the great question of cram or no rain is en-
phatically cold water question: and is pregnant with
showers of consequences 10 posery SUI! II does not
seem 10 contain one drop OF poetry, or wit, even
humor, Judging from the rary, s'arveling eilnsions
Of certain uninspired knights of The quill. Surely
these gentlemen have failed 10 catch the inspiration
of their theme only because they have moi yet risen
10 lis true magnitude. 1t is indeed great question,
1t is universal question II is certainly inferior in
its Tremendous import only 10 that grea, question of
"lberty or death, which some wag of the Revolution