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productions Of the country, il is asserted
that several districts have been discovered
of boundless fertility, along the coast as
well as inland, aud it can now be said, with
out fear Of contradiction, that it willpFove
the finest grazing country in the world
that the climate Of Oregon is far mildcr
than that of the United States, resembling
more that Of France-that there are three
rivers falling into the Pacific Ocean south Of
the Columbia within our own territory,
which are not laid down on any map. and ii
is believed that the yallies Of these rivers
contain at least Ia ,000,0 900 acres Of land of
the first quality, equal to the best lands in
Missouri or Illinois.
From the entire description we are led to
think that this region is destined to be thick
ly populated, and to afford all the Injuries
Of fine soil and climate to thousands
whose tastes will induce them TO abandon
the scorching heats and intense cold Of the
Eastern side Of this vast continent. Salem
Gazette.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-12-29

Right of Petition-The indomitable
champion OF this inestimabIe right, ]. @.
Adams had great triumph in the house on
Thursday Of which the first result was TO
induce MIR Wise to say henceforthshe would
contest this question no more. Weare too
much limited for room to-day TO be able to
enter at large into the bearings of the pro-
ceedings of Thursday, but as explanatory of
some things we annex portion Of the com
ments Of the Calhoun paper at Washington,
the Spectator.
"Our Southern friends, at least, will like
to know where the different parties ofthe
Union-and especially the members of the
Democratic pariy,-stand on this subject
We will state briefly, however, that the
Democrats Of Pennsylvania, New Hamp-
shire, Maine, and the West generally, have
voted with the South the Democrats of
New England and Of New York, vote with
the Northern and Western Wings, in sup
port of Mr.. Adams In consequence ofth
change opposition of the New York Dem
ocrats, who have hitherto generally voted
with the South, the large Democratic ma
jority in the House has brought no peace,
as il was hoped, to this question.-N. y.
american
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-12-29

EXTENSION OF the FITcHBURo RAIL
RoAD.-Noticing the convention, which is
to be held at Athol, this day, the National
Egis remarks -
We have reason to believe chat the meet
ing will furnish lively and encouraging
demonstration of the interest which is very
generally felt in this matter by the citizens
Of Worcester North.
That the Fitchburg road will be extern
ded to Brattleboro' there now is no room
to doubt. AT the late meeting in that place
this point seemed to be assumed and the
only question to which the members address
sed themselves, related to its extension to
the lake. The route 20 Brattleboro by the
way of Miller's River, il strikes us, has at
present the advantage in public favor. The
surveys indicate that direction. The grades
are much lighter that way, and the bus
mess Of the intermediate region is clearly
ufacturing and mechanic skill among the
population of our northern towns, which
this road would usher forth, will most sure
ly Justify this language
A curious obstacle, and one which pre-
sents a remark able illustration Of the con-
nexion between liberal political views and
successful enterprise, is in the way Of the
Keene route; and our meaning will be at
once apprehended when we write the word
Nep Hampshire. The possibility Of rail
road struggle through that ridden Common
wealth, is subject Of grave discussion, and
the only hope held out by our Keene friends,
consists, in the promise ofthe more enlight-
ened citizens Of that little State to try to
induce her next Legislature to be for once
decently selfish We perceive that the vet
eran conductor Of the Keene Sentinel now
and then hints that there is yet chance
but in the meantime-tor the Hubbard Leg
islature does not assemble till June 1874
the enterprise and ardor of the more Wes-
terly section will be likely to get the start
effectually.
The construction of this road is to be
hailed as suspicious for the North, far up,
and would Dibesalize the feelings Of the peo-
pie OF Worcester North towards works of
the same description in other parts Of the
State. They have as yet had no practical
opportunity TO arrive at correct conclusions
as to the great moral and financial benefits
OF iron roads and iron horses. ToIling up
on their hard hills and sweet valleys, trav-
cling by stages, and remote from the great
er marts OF business, their minds have not
been too literally disposed towards that still
nobler undertaking in which the State has
embarked with helping hand-we mean
the Western railroad. Beginning now to
feel deep interest in their owR internal i'm
proyements they may expect to regard all
these works as directed TO common pros
perity.
1t is quite probable that another season
may find them actually engaged in the ar
engagements contemplated by those who
have called the meeting at Athol. If once
in, they will not be out, till they get through.
They have the means aud the muscles TO
build, what their increasing productiveness
calls for. Success to them.
TO which we say Amen, with all our
heart.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-12-29

Perhaps we have right to make Public the
following authentic anecdote but IL is mucl,
to the point cannot avoid il. A few weeks age,
staunch Van Buren, Man, conversng with po-
ltcal friend who had been Democrat from his
youth, and had gone through the campaign OF
1910 with the Van Buren, flag nailed to the mast,
was much surprised to find him expressing opin-
ions very Whggish. "Reay, my dear Sir, you
have not become Wing, hope, he said with an
air almost of CONSERVATION. "By no means" was
the reply. al am good democrat as ever, and
yet | think shall have to vote for Clay. The
country needs him. Let US have four years ofprOs-
Perity, and then will go for the party again. -
Are there not many such men i-Pr0u, Journal
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-12-29

CANrBELL's FoREGS SENi.MoSrnLY MAGi-
zrSE.-The prospectus of this work will be seen in
our advertising columns. From the slight e1amI-
nation which we have given to the Periodical we
have formed high estimate Of its merits. The
mechanical execution is excellent, and many Of its
articles ofthe highest order, the productions OF
the first men OF the age. We have received Nos.
OF Vol. 4.
The Engravngs found in this work are among
the finest specimens of the Art.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-12-29

Wine ALSASAo.-The Wing Almanac and Uni
ted States Register is published by Greeley & Nc
Elrsih, New York, and contains ~ pages. in ad-
dtion to the matter common TO Almanaes, it con-
iains the Tariff Act Of 1912; cc1cise history Of
the u $. Bank; an elaborate Essay on the e1Pedl-
ency and necessity Of protecting American Indus
try, by Charles Hudson, Member Of Congress from
Massachusetts,, and election returns, by States,
Congre ssional districts, and Counties.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-12-29

CHKsrIAs WoRLD-we acknowledge the re-
cept of the first Numbers OF Vol. Of the Christ
ian World, published a, Philadelphia by Drew g.
Scammell: T. II. Stockton, Proprietor and Editor.
This is monthly publication for all denouina-
tons Of Christians and is "devoied to the advance
ment Of all Christian interests
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-12-29

R,IL Roam CoSvESrIoS AT ArHoL.-We have
yet received the official report OF the dOngs at
the Athol Convention, last week but we learn
from some who were present, that the meeting
was large, and spirited one. The impression
leil on the minds Of those who attended from
this quarter appears to be vivid and cheering. 1t
seems 10 be considered as a settled matter that the
Fi,chburg Rail Road is to be extended 10 Brattle-
boro, forthwith.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-12-29

Wills & Co.'S Bank Note List and Counterfeit
DetectOr.-The December number Of this very con-
venient and useful publication is received. We
can very cordially recommend il to those who have
occasion for such work. Published Monthly, by
Thomas Groom & Co., No. 50 State Street, Boston.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-12-29

Death Of Judge Thompson event
which rumors Of his serious illness have
for some time led US to expect, has occurred
the Hon. Smith Thompson. one Of the
most pure minded and worthy Judges of our
highest Judicial Court has ever known, is
now numbered with the dead. He died at
his residence in Poughkeepse on Monday
afternoon, aged about 20. lie studied law
with Chancellor Kent. in 1901 was appoint
ed District Attorney in the Middle District,
and soon after associate Judge in the Su-
preme Court ofthis State. In IS4l he was
appointed District Attorney in the Middle
District, and soon after associate Judge in
the Supreme Court of this State. In ls4I
he was appointed Chief Justice in place of
Chancellor Kent, who resigned and in 1918
was made Secretary Of the Navy by Pres
dent Monroe. In 1923, on the death OF
Judge B. Livingston he was appointed as
sociate Justice of the Supreme Court of the
United States, station which he held and
honored, up to the time of his death. lie
was learned lawyer, an able man, sincere
christian and one of the purest judges we
have ever had. His loss will be severely
felt and universally mourned.-N. y COur,
d Eng.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-12-29

A Crusty One.--The editor OF the Hag-
gerstown News, himself an old bachelor,
says: nothing can prevent an increase OF
bachelorsm save an amendment in the
mode OF educating women. When they
learn common sense instead of broken
French--when they learn some useful en-
ployment, instead Of beating the piano
when they learn to prefer honest industry to
silly coxcombry, and when men find that a
woman is helpmate instead of burthen--
then we may expect TO find few bachelors
not ill then"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-12-29

The editor of the Ohio Statesman asks The follow
ing question "If fellow has nothing when he
gets married, and the gal has nothing, her things
hizen, or his things hurni"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-12-29

TThe Bellows Falls Gazette of Saturday last, I'M
dertakes to set us right as To distances, &c. we
gave our authorities for making the distances be-
tween Ftchburg aud two villages equal We
do not yield them to the say Of the Gazette. AS
for the distance hence to Rutland by way Of West
River, our authority was one OF our most respecta-
Bile citizens, long familiar with the whole district
and who recently went over the ground making
special notes of the length Of every stage When
the Gazette comes TO particulars we are ready 10
meet them. We obtained the height of ground in
Westmoreland from Mr. Parker, not here, but al
Walpole. But we will call it 500 instead OF 64O
feet, to please the Gazette. Lastly, Bellows Falls
is declared to be % miles from this place instead Of
%. Our authority the guide board just oPpo.
site our Office. A most respectable guide board
which with no temptation TO lie, has told but one
story in all the years of our acquaintance, and has
enjoyed the universal confidence OF our community
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-08-22

TO arms and 10 glory defence Of its 'nsul'ed hohof
and in vindicatlon Of "saors' rights But our oppo'
nen,s will psss over this part OF his ilie shouio ne
be nomlnated and will only dwell nP'n nose features
Of his public which they msy think WIN eu u
iniure him IN the house of his tr,eucs
They will recur TO his Notification sp'scoes' 70 ms
union with the Wings against The aamlnsuaao" 1son
1880 10 1897 10 his vote for the resolve censarng Gen
Jackson (Which was afterwards erp"nged;) 10 nus views
in opposition to the late reform moveh,e"' :" nnoue
Island &c And these "reminiscences Will be season
ed with extracts from Democratic papers OF eight OF
ten wears ago so pal", them more nearly 10 'he
nnroass for mhch our opponents will design them =
we pu, it to Jefferson to say, Il such rsc"ilesnonS
,vh,rb The Wings would surely revive, II necessary,
,gbt no, do as much harm Mr. Calhoun, to say The
least, as the stale Wing SANDERS OF lolo, can posi-,
bly work against Mr. Van Buren,, in whatever quaint
~ they may be unearthed and published:
But i, is better TO enter nt0 these difficulties =
We should prefer indeed, to postpone, until after the
Stale election the discussion Of the whole saoecI-
Blu, when Mr. Van Buren, is attacked we shai moi OF
shrink from his Defence and when old charges OF ie4o
are resuscitaed as objections 10 his nomination. we
shall not refrain from showing that more serious 90
sections are likely to be brought against one OF ms
leading competitors.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-08-22

We are indebted the Fredericksburg Recorder tor
capital pasqunade, under the head OF "Edor'dt ~
iemma" Hs touches all up, around the house
but we can assure him, that begin to 30 some "hat
annoyed as he is, with this prosy, nerminable par
tizan warfare, solely about men,
We owe our ack no led gmeats to the Editor OF The
Fredericksburg Arena for his courtesy in publishing an
article SO complimentary to our character 10 true,
sit is not from the pen of the Editor but OF Cores
pondent, who signs himself ".iEquis' (Sometody j
But the signature Of Htquis (fo6ody) would have be-
come him better-for, what good impression can such
reckless attacks make upon the public mnd? Because
we cannot 90 for Mr. Tyler as the next President, al
thougn We have avowed that he "has done the State
some service" for his Vetces-and because ne 70 ior
Mr. Van Buren, sthe Northern man, with Southern
ornciples-not as .7Hquis calls him, sthe NortherE
man. with all kinds Of principles we are tc be stigma
,ized as the "arch hypocrte, against whom "ths no
nesv of The people reyoit,." Our preference be
STYLED ga daring piece of treaohery and unkndness to
wards John Tyler" We are chriseoed the 'gamber o
the counlry"-and from this day, "Tom Richie magic
wand is broken" II We were corrupted by any brbe-
we were Judas lscarot, belraying the country fo
the thirty shekels of sverif we were TO receive any
portion Of the spois-f any species Of Office were
come TO u.s. or to ours, from the hands of the Little MA
gican-if we had gambled away the honor OF 90
country, for the slightest doueeur, there might o.
some excuse-nay great justification for making these
charges, and for using these epthets. But, when w
expect ask and will receive not even pm s lee, " ~
is it. that our motives idly unjustihaoiy I'm
oeached The Editor of the Arena is the bsstJudge
how far the publication of such illusions contributes
the taste the dignity, or the dccency oil the press
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-08-22

been met and resisted before 1t is fresh slang from the
min, of Wing ingenuity. And then, again; The Wings
will scarcely be able to ring upon US the charges OF
"Cbange, change"-the promises OF improvement
which they have failed to eal'ze-lhe rise OF property
the extension of commerce. and the pounds Of beef
with 50 20 day!
We can scarcely entertain doubt Of MIR. Van Bn
rens availability, of his success, If the Republican
Party will be only true to themselves, and do their duty
P. S.-Snce writing the above, we have received a
letter, from which make the following extract We
confess the information is ners 10 US;
"PoRrsMourH Va, August 20.
"The ma ority Of the Democrats here are for Mr.
Van Buren, | believe nine out of ten
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-08-22

Central Committee the preliminary question as ID
The time Of The meeting Of The Contention
81 hope the Enquirer will give explicit answer 10
both, and say also,-if Virginia "uncomproms'ngy
insists than seventeen delegates in the Con-
venton' shall endeavor in the meantime, TO acquire
such full information, will enable answer ex
plcy for the friends of Mr. Calhoun in this State.
know them be sincerely DESTROYS of preserving the
harmony of the party They believe that lis vie Of
the policy which the Government ought to pursue
never were seunder the accession of Mr. Jefferson
1t The policy which he and they have so long and
boldly maintained, against fearful odds, and under the
greatest difficulty. They look 10 the party TO carry
The out in practice They desire its for that
purpose at the next Presidential election and the har
mony of the party to ensure it's SUCCESS. They have
the deepes, interest in it, But they believe tina, the
harmony and success of the party depend on strict
adherence the Constitution, and to TRUTH justice and
equity all things; and they would regard success ITSELF
as TOO dearly bought by their sacrifice.
"a MEMBER OF THE CONVENTION"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-08-22
The Fauauier White Sulphur Springs srs ~.

The Fauquier White Sulphur Springs srs MAJ.
ing their usual popularity. The last accounts nv.
the daily arrival of visitors from all quarters. Thu
pany now amounts 10 400, and II is expected -,
fore the close of the week, there will be al le,'
accession of hundred more. There is a tenn,
held out to all lovers of the unique in their wcal
gramme. They propose having another grand ,ae!'
ment, which is to surpass, in lis novelty and ;n@
even lis "illsstrious predecessor. Hearts begin >.
strong, and hopes are rising higher, and all ara =.
qui rioe, as the exciting day approaches Tho.s ,
would witness such memorable exhibition az
nament, should repair to the field, and take ,bs.
ton before Thursday, the 23d, ohen This affair eo,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-08-22

any friend be obisng as to furnish with the entire
spreches suised saesman in February 1873? We
shall publish the meagre sketch of from The Enqurer-hu
want the whole ale opposed the substitute (Dcserson for
amending the COnsttuicn,) BECAUSE far proposed
of Electors by Districts throughout the
Union tendency create aristocracy of small States.
lie argued against all measures which would have the
effect 10 produce instead Of Government and
opp,ed the substitute would tend produce that
suit, His own amendment lin of majority given for
President. 10 send the election the Electors choose be
tween the sest thou .t would have the effect To keep
The election President where the trainers of the Constitution
desired il should be- and where onshl beiit Is in the
hands Of the elected by the People, and Ia al
possibility election ever becoming necessary By the
members uf Congress-"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-08-22

A Correspondent of the Charleston Mercury from
Stra,ford, (Connscticu,) August $, writes "tha':
without any doubt, Mr. Calhoun will get the vote OF
Connecticut, and the majority of the New England
Sta,es-that "out Of the members elect OF Congress-
all but one are Calhoun men-no mistake we are
not surprised after learning from the Mercury that
this Correspondent-c'a very Intelligent merchant,
going North his travels, } IS "a Whlg-but, Ike all
intelligent, Southern Wings, goes for Mr. Calhoun after
MIR Clay" should add, that Mr.. T., "a Tyler Office
hoder) and all his numerous connexions IN that STATE,
"wll all 20 for Mr.. Calhoun-that seven out OF ten
of the small farmers among whom he has "been pro~
ing about the country, would far prefer Mr. y 10 Mr.
Van Buren-whe,hsr "Whgs or Democrats, promis
cuousy"-that the "Whigs say, if there is no chance
for Clay, they go for Calhoun and mat ne "hEmy
believes, Mr.. Calhoun be elected on his own HOOK
without being nominated by any Convention
Now, as these assertions about the Republican far'
ty gre directly in conflict with the information we
ha We received about Connecticut, We call upon all tie
Republican papers in that State for light. What say
We. The Editors of the Hartford Times-,hc Norwich
Aurora-,he New Haven Regs,er-the Nl'ddletow1
Sentinel &c. Speak out freely, and let US kno" tbs
truth.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-08-22
FOR TIE e
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIoN-N0' III

In my first number, frankly declared my pa' ,
for MIR. Van Buren, a. the Democratic cah".
the approaching Presidential Eelec'on, u. Of
my desire to Withdraw from further aise. ront e.
question, provided you (Messrs Editors ,s,Il =.
tlnue it. You expressed wish, ho"e'e'l ds,efn.
proceed with my address, and hehce' vas
to trouble your readers with another num-" Ib,y.c
eer,.ioIy hoped and intended to be the lat '' nc
,uraly bu, little fondness for labor Of any forbid
this time, my other engagements absolutely n. mes
from undertaking regular controversy !" ,h,n nc
papers with those whose leisure may give
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-08-22

The second No. Of "a Voiee from Il Friers ~
appear on Friday-Also the 2nd No of ssas1-.
the communication of "Taylor,' from Louiss
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-08-22

MAIsE.-The democrats OF the Penobscot district, at a
convention held on the 9th instant, nominated the Hon
Hannibal Hambln their candidate for Congress, and
appointed A G. Jewett, Esq (who will vote for Mr..
Van BUREN, delegate to the Democratic National Con
venton. MIR. Hamblin received 75 out Of 100 votes,
and Mr. Jewett was elected by about the aame vote
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-08-22


ture wind up all the banks of the State which do
comply with their charters 10 the letter. passed
both Houses, and become law. The Legislature has
preparation bill was passed. Gen. Speght having re
signed, Gen. Arthur Fox was elected President, pro
tenn Of the Senate. II is said, the Governor has pro
baby this resigned. If So General Fox will be
Governor for the balance of the term The Governor
Tucker, has since declined resigning)