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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-12-13
THE QUESTION SETTLED.

AAhG QCISCl4ON DC A LEU. re-
Returns enough have been received, since
the Issue Of our last paper, to indicate with
certainty the choice Of a large majority Of
the Presidential Electors Of the Union in "a.
vor of The Democratic candidate, James X.
Polk of Tennessee, as the next President Of
the United States.
Rejoice, then, and be exceeding glad,
shareholders Of the South for you are still
to retain in your bloody hands the power
and patronage Of the government OF this ma.
ton, which has been already under your
control four-6fths of the time since it was
first organized.
Rejoice, We tyrants and despots OF the Old
World for a sworn enemy of the uualiena-
Bile Rights Of Man is again TO be invested
with the Presidential Purple, in this nick
named Land Of the Free l'
Rejoice, We land pirates, bank robbers,
and men-stealers of Texas for your irmest
friend and pledged ally is to take the helm
of the Federal Union, and you can all come
aboard and plumber TO your hearts content!
Rejoice, all We isolated and herded knaves
and enemies of your race, whatever be your
designation, and wherever you abide for
a man is chosen to the Presidency Of this ma
ton, who is in favor Of 1.-THE vilesi system
beneath the sun, and the sum of all Wills
MES !" stf
Rejoice, Oh fallen son of the Morningl
land thou, profonndest help
Let all thy red and Aery tongues ring out,
And all thy caverns, from their deep retreats,
Take up, re-echo, and prolong the shout
"HURRAH ron PoLk T.
This picture, says the Albany Evening
Journal, is excellent, but incomplete, and
supplies the following finishing touch -
REJOICE, oh ye Liberty party" Loco
Focos, Gerrit Smith, Alvan Stewart, GA.
Bowe, 1T id omne genus, for by your contin-
ued misrepresentation and untiring efforts,
you have succeeded in defeating Henry Clay
and Theodore ~Frelinghuysen, in whose sue
cess Texas and Perpetual Slavery would
have met an eternal overthrow; and YOU
have elected this same James X. Polk, a
Sworn enemy of the inalienable rights Of
man"-the "frmest friend and pledged ally''
Of the Gland pirates, bank robbers, and
men ~stealers Of Texas" and all the ~''isola.
ted and herded knaves and enemies Of our
race y Yea, rejoice, 0 ye Smiths, Stew
arts. and Bowes, at this glorious result-the
success Of "OUR cause and again we call
upon you to
Take up, re-echo and prolong the shout
Hnrrah for POLK
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-12-13

A TWIN UNcLEl-At Massat, in France.
on. the Goth ultimo two females, mother and
daughter, gave birth TO a male child within
two minutes of each other. The babies
were put into one cradle whilst the mothers
were attended TO-, and the result was an i'm
possibility to distinguish which was the I'M
Gle and which was the nephew.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-12-13

CoNgERsArIoN IN A BooksrohE.-Enter
gentleman, leading a boy; pray, sir, have you
Mitchell's Geography y The Bookseller takes
one from the shelf and hands il to him. Here
my son, is this the kind you wanti' 'Yes,
papa.' Well run quick 10 school, or The Com.
miAee trtH change The books again before you
get there
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From Ae albany cnilisaior.

Saisr0tus a Substitute for Sab Petre IN
curing mcak.-Saltpetre has long been con-
sidered by physicians as a bad article to be
used in curing meat, being extremely i'm
furious to digestion; il is of so cold a ma
ture that only a small quantity is sufficient
to destroy life. In the article of saleratus.
we have an excellent, convenient and harm
less substitute, and should be used in the
same manner as salt pctre has been. Meat
has a stronger affinity for salt petre than
for omrno salt. Saleratus has the same
power in that respect, and thereby prevents
the meat from becoming too salt and the
same quantity should be used as of salt.petre.
There is this difference in them, that salt
pelte dissolves readily in cold water. where
as saleratus does not it should be pounded
and dissolved before it is put into the brine.
Saleratns is composed Of sulphate of potash
and p~earlash and if any person is disposed
to procure the sulphate of potash az the
shops, and use il instead of saleratus, they
will find its effects substantially The same.
FATAL AccIDENT.-Col. Latham Bah
cock, keeper of the East Pass Lighthouse.
came to his death yesterday afternoon in a
most shocking manner. He was with two
other men, over on Crooked river, about
forty miles from this place, in a small boat
huntlng-they were about returning home,
and in hosting the sails some of the rigging
caught in a double barrelled gun, which Law
at the bottom ofthe boat Mr. b., who was
seated in the stern, seized the gun and at
tempted to exiricate it, when both barrels
discharged and the contents lodged, in his
abdomen, He breathed few moments and
expired, Col. b. was a native of Rhode
island-he has been several years a resident
of this place, and was much esteemed by all
who knew him. He has left a wife land
several children TO mourn their loss.
ApalachicOh AdU.
How IN WAS DoNE.=A Loco friend oiyes
US the following instance Of the political
honesty Of ofthe leaders ofthe .Iibertyo
party. There were twelve abolitionists in
one OF the country towns who were Whip in
sentiment. Fearing they might upon re.
lection cast their vote for Wing candidates.
he visited each one and obtained a pledge
that they would vote the Birney ticket
When the day of election arrived they full
filed their pledge, but he who had been so
active in exhortipg his friends 10 be cOnsis-
tent, voted the straight Loco Foco ticket.
and now boasts among his Loco friends Of
his success.-B4SatO Com. Adrertisa.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-12-13

Coon ADvIcE.-Young man, art thou in
pursuit of a wiiei Don't be fascinated by a
pair of bright eyes; ten chances TO one there is
more fire Than affection buried beneath them;
neither let rosy cheeks carry captive thy young
heart; they may be painted. Be careful of a
smooth tongue, and snowy appearance; re-
member if you marry fine clothes it will cost
considerable 10 ''keep up appearances Look
for something better than all these; and if you
find a gill neat, good tempered, economical in
telligent prudent, love her and marry her, if
she'll have you, no matter if she is moi quite so
handsome. Beauty is only 'skin Deep and il
will neither boil the pot, or bake good bread
IL You marry a girl for beauty alone, what will
the wife be good for when The beauty's gomez
Factory Girls Garland.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-12-13

.Anoiher Fire.in Springfeld.-On Saturday
night last, Gas we learn from the Republican,
the citizens of Springfield were called out at
three several times, by fire alarms. The first,
between 10 and II O'Clock, 10 the frame build
ing belonging TO ID. w. Willard, Esq. at the
foot Of Bliss street, on the bank of the river,
and occupied by %joiners and several families
The fire originated near the door Of one of the
%joiners' shops.
About an hour after q false alarm was made,
and in another, a FIRE broke out In the uninish
ed dwelling house of Mr. Jeremy Warmer, in
Howard street, and had got under such head
way when discovered as 10 he impossible to
save il. The cottage Of Mr. Lewis Warmer
was most exposed, but by the e~rertions oil the
fire department was saved. Mr. Warmer was
insured at the E,tna Office for $4,000.
These fires were undoubtedly The barbarous
work OF incendiaries. The selecimen have or
dered an extra watch, and will offer a reward
for the detection Of the offenders.
Northampton Courier.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-12-13

CHARGE OF SLAVE SrEALTre.AMiss Della
A. Webster, daughter of Mr.. Benjamin Web.
ster Of Ferrisburg, VT, is now In prison and in
irons at Lexington, KY, on charge Of slave
stealing. She was engaged us a teacher in a
Seminary. Rev. Calvin Fairbanks, is also III
the same prison with Miss Webster and IN
irons, on the same charge.
Mr.. Fairbanks is a Methodist minister, who
while visiting Lexington, bourded IN the same
house with her. Mr.. +. preached once In the
Congregational church in Lexington, while
there, to the acceptance of his audience; and
soon alter, three slaves were missing.
A reward was offered and every effort made
TO find them, without success; and, upon this
failure, suspicion rested upon Mr.. f., who
was followed into an adjoining County, arrest
ed, brought bnck and imprisoned. Shortly
alter, Miss Webster was waited upon by the
authorities at ! O'Clock al night, and the in
spection Of her trunk demanded, which she ac-
coded 10 without objection; and on the follow
ing day (ihe 9th day of S~epiember) she was
arrested and imprisoned, and has since had
three indictments found apainst her, has been
held TO bail in The sum Of $1,000, and now
awaits her trial, which takes place in March.
The main cause OF suspicion against her con-
sists of a letter, alleged to have been found
among her papers, speaking of her acquaint-
ance with Mr.. F. while boarding at the same
house with her, and Of general remarks about
slavery; and last, though perhaps not least,
that she happens TO be a northern lady.
Miss Webster is a respectable young lady,
Of a worthy family, well educated, and of fair
talents, and denies ever having uttered an
abolition sentiment in Kentucky, excepting one
time, when, being impertinenily questioned on
that subject, she said she wished the slaves all
back In Africa, and she would be willing to
spend her days in teaching them, for they had
souls Her father Is well known by the citizens
of Vergennes and Ferrisburgh to have been al
ways hostile TO Abolition in any form; indeed,
he has been noted for his ultra opinions on
this subject.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-12-13

Peoples Maib.--The Independent Mail sys4
TEN Is working well,-heating Uncle Sam out
and out. The New York journal Of Com
merce says that on Wednesday therU. States
Mail from Boston did not arrive till about a
O'Clock, p. M, and chat the Southern mail
was not consequently sent; but that The Pri-
pate Mails ,cere promptly and regularly des-
.Patched,-and thus anticipated the Gopern-
nsent Mail SIXTEEN HopRst
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VOL. XI.-NO. is.

The Herkimcr IN. ~ Freeman, edited
by a nah who was once a good Wing and
conscientious antislovery man, but who
abandoned his party and its principles, and
in company with such Loco Foco leaders as
Gerrit Smith g. Co, lent his time, talents,
pen, and voice, to secure the success Of
Polk, Texas and Slavery. Now that Polk,
Texas and Slavery have succeeded, he be-
gins to feel uncomfortable. and thus dis.
courses - A7i
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DEATH BIZ FIRE on THE PnAiRIEs.-Tah-
leqaah, Nov. 2.--With sincere regret we rec
ord the awful death by FIRE, OF three of our ciii-
zens. IL SCENE that Ezekiel Fields and Jack
Fields, with their two sons, residing in the
northern part OF the nation, went TO their field,
a week Thursday night last, for The purpose OF
preventing a fire, then sweeping over the
prairie, from consuming their fences. But a
high wind prevailing at the time, the flames
rushed onward with such speed, that they
were obliged TO cave their work, and endeayor
to save themselves by fight. The two men
and one OF the lads were, however, soon over
taken and burnt TO death. When found the
next day, the son was in the arms Of his father,
who had doubtless borne him as far as he
could in his efforts 10 save their lives. The
persons Of these unfortunate victims we've pain
fully disfgured by The fire. The other youth
saved his life by rushing through the flames TO
their windward. Cherokee .Adpocaie.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-12-13

Such has been the success of Railroads in
Europe, and the increase OF travelling in con-
sequence Of the facilities they afford, that in
England alone ninety new schemes are now
before the public. The receipts of the exist
ing roads this year are vastly greater than those
or the last season.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-12-13

SuIcIpE.-On Saturday morning last, DIR.
A.. c. Birchard, at whose store The recent fire
nj Saratoga Springs was first discovered, and
who lost all his property at that fire, committed
suicide by taking oil of cedar. The cause
which led 10 the commission of the act, is thus
given by DR.. b.. in two letters To his brothers.
One detailed his loss and the report Of the
origin Of the fire in his store, expressed his
wish to die, and his hope that his relatives
would not mourn for him. The other ex-
pressed the hardships under which he had la
bored 10 mcguire his property destroyed. his
hopelesness Of repairing his loss, his unwilling
ness TO live, his inabilaty TO pny a small debt
due Mr.. Newcomb, Of Troy.-.aB. ado.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-12-13

CAPrAik KIDD's SHir.-The Journal of
Commerce contains a long article upon the
operations which are under way upon the YES
sci, in the Hudson River supposed 10 have
been sunk there by Captain Kidd, the famous
pirate. About fifty men are engaged in build
ing q Golfer dam around the wreck. A6idavils
are published, from which it appears that some
time ago the wreck was bored, and the augers
brought up against some hard Substance, ap-
parenlly metallic. After a number of experts
ments, portions Of this metal were brought up
and ascertained, upon asssy, to be gold Of 0
Gle carats fine.
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continued by Messrs. Dillingham;, Woodward,
and M Brown, of Tenn. The last named gen.
tleman made very sensible speech and we regret
our inability, for want of space, to give even a
synopsis of his argument. He contended that
The last Congress had taken the true Democratic
Republican ground of interfering as little as pos
sible with the rights Of the States, but it was
urged, and by States rights men, that they ought
to have gone further.
After Mr.. BROWN concluded, Mr.. COLA
MER. Of VT, obtained the floor. An effort was
made for adjournment, but on division themo-
tion was rejected, and, although no quorum voted,
Mr.. g. was required to proceed.
Mr.. COLLAMER continued the debate, and,
without coming TO conclusion,
The House adjourned.
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NOTICE-The Campbells are coming Hard to
IN beat! Fair play and no gouging mo monop-
oily BEEF! BEEF BEEF To my old friends
and fellow citizens, and the public generally
return thanks to you all for the kind patronage you
have extended to me since have catered for you in
the Centre Market, and now make known to you
that Gin addition to my stalls in old Centre Market
next to Mr. James Rhodes's, and opposite Frederick
Hagars) have store on the corner Of 9Th street and
Pennsylvania avenue, where, at all times, have on
hand the best assortment Of Beef both fresh and SALT
that can be procured in this city. now have for
slaughter 80 head of fat cattle, raised and fed by
Hamilton Rodgers, Esq land 60 head of spayed heif
ers raised and fed by Titball, Cloth of which gem
tlemen are the best feeders Of cattle in Virginia.
and drove with the greatest BY Robert L. Arm
stead and Bascable, and purchased for me by gen.
tleman Of this city who is admitted to be the best
judge Of good Beef in the United States; and will
have, commencing on Saturday morning, and contin-
uing each market morning thereafter, portion of
said extraordinary fine Beef, at 81 cents per pound,
first cuts
All boarding houses and families who are fond Of
good living will give me call for ann convinced if
you once call you will assuredly purchase
jan 29-eo3w r. CROWLEY.
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ar TAYLoR,s BALsAM OF LlvERwoRT

nR. TAYLOR'S aBALSAM OF LIvERWORT,
IL prepared at 375 Bowery, New York, is justly
celebrated as the most wonderful curative Of pulmo
nary diseases in the whole range of pharmacy some
Of our most respectable physicians it in their
tice prescribing as the best of all remedies for pull
monary complaints and physical debility, and they
unhestatngly recommend it to be kept in every
family of consumptiye tendency II is universally
received ono of the standard medicines OF the day
The great merit of DIR. Tayors Balsam is, that in all
cases Of pulmonary complaints It gives immediate re-
lief single bottle will, in most cases. reveal its
astonishing virtues, and open at once the fountain
Of health and strength to the afflicted. Read the fol-
lowing certificate:
ton, "a number Of my family having died with this
disease) and having suffered from irritation of the
Lungs accompanied with cough and raising matter
and blood, together with severe pain in my side and
breast, till was supposed to be beyond recovery, !
was induced by advice of DR.. Perkins. as last
sort, to try Taylor's Balsam Of Livcrwort" have
taken FIVE bottles in all. began to improve with the
first bottle and while taking the third, SO far re
covered as to be able to get about. Since which
time, by continued use Of it. am quite restored and
able to attend to my usual business Topersons su-
erng from coughs and affections of the Lungs, do
earnestly recommend It.
ELIzABErH Cirr, N. c., Dec. 10. 1912.
Observe-The only genuine Taylor's Balsam OF
Liverwort has an engraved label around each bottle,
with the signature Of Dr. Gordon J. Leeds attached,
to prevent counerfets In order to be certain of
tanning the genuine article, purchase only at the
original office, 375 Bowery.
Or of ss CHARLES STOTT,
Pennsylvania avenue, corner of It'll street.
And JAMES M. DORSETT,
Washington, D. G.
GEORGE M. SOTHORON,
Georgetown, D. G.
HENRY COOK,
And JOHN J. SAVERS,
feb 5-6m Alexandra, ID. G.
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EANCY AND STAPLE DRY GOODS.-The
Il subscriber will open to-day
Rich and beautiful Silks, latest style
Light colored Silks, for evening dresses
Watered and plain light colored Satins, for evening
dresses
White blue black, and black Satins
Thin materials for evening dresses
Tarleton Grapes and Muslins
Swiss and book Muslins
Superfne lace Cambrics 1851
Long and short white silk and kid Gloves
White and black silk Hosiery
Linen cambria Handkerchief large supply
Also, a large assortment OF cheap Staple Goods,
amongst which are
Superfne Cloths black, blue, invisible green, &c.
Superfne Cassimeres, every fashionable style
Cassinets, Flannels, and Blankets
Sheetngs Table Diapers, and Towelling
Handsome cloth table Covers R 1T
+ Irish LAnens Long Cloth Shirtings, &c.
Purchasers are respectfully invited to call.
Jan l0-lw X. z. WASHINGTON. (.
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THE JUNIUS TRACTs-No. 6, Democracy,
i just received. Also, on hand: No. 1. The Test,
parties tried by their acts No. q The Currency
No. 3. The Tariff; Ne. 4. Life Of Henry Clay; No
S. Political Abolition.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., clubs, and all persons de-.
srous of obtaining these tracts requested to send
their orders with remittance to H. FAkNHAM, cor
ner Of 18th street and Pennsylvania avenue, WASH
ington, or to GREELY & McELRATH, Tribune
Office, New York, who will promptly forward them
to any part Of the Union, as may be directed Re-
mttances by mail post paid or free, at the risk Of
the proprietor. Price for any Of the series - so
per 100 COPIES or $50 per thousand. Postmasters
are authorized by law to make remittances under
their frank II. FARNHAM,
jan 30 Bookseller, cor 18th st. and Penn. Az.
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JUSTICE TO HENRY CLAY.

On Saturday, the 9th ultimo the House of
Representatives in Tennessee finished the good
work begun by the Senate, in relation to the
charge of /" Bargain, Intrigue, and Corruption"
by passing the resolutions Of that body, repeal
ing, in effect, the Resolutions of the General
Assembly Of 1897, and declaring that the charges
therein contained against Mr.. Adams and Mr..
Clay are unsupported by proof and not to be
believed. Thus have the Wings Of Tennessee,
through their Representatives in the General
Assembly, done long delayed act Of justice to
the most illustrious statesman and patriot oSour
age and country.
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From FLoRIDA.-The steamer st. Mathews,
Capt. McNel,y, arrived from Palatka Feb. Cd.
We learn from Capt. McNelty that the schooner
Maria, Captain Fields, from Baltimore, bound
for St. Augustine, ladened with Government
stores, got on St. Augustine bar, on Tuesday last,
sprunk leak and damaged her entire cargo.
They afterwards succeeded IN Bleaching her,
Savannah Republican.
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A meeting Of the CLAY CLUB will be held
on Friday evening next at O'clock, at the As
sembly Rooms, and will be addressed by several
distinguished gentlemen.
The Sub Committee viii meet at the Office OF
the chairman on the same evening at o'clock.
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~ ENTLEMEN disposed to subscribe to a Grand
VI Fancy Dress Bali, to be given at Carusi's Saloon
at date TO be hereafter mentioned, will leave their
names at the Post Office Cafe corner of 9TH and +
streets.
If a sufficient number of subscribers are obtained,
Ball unequaled for briliance and novelty will come
of at as early date as practicable. feb 2-3t
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TIME WINTER GREEN; A perennial gift for
Z i 1874 Illustrated with sixteen beautiful engra-
wings Embellishments: The Doomed Fairy, Illus
trated Title Page, Uncle Joshua. the Land OF the
Cypress, Euthanasia, Henpecking, The Mariners,
Portrait, Only One Night at Sea. MY SISTERS, Inc
Managing Mother. The Minon Bride, The Eleventh.
Hour, TIE Green Old Age, The Mariners Orphan,
The Devoted Just received and for sale at the book
store Of r. FARNHAM,
nov IL corner of 18th Of. and Penn. av.
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BY LAST NIGHTS MAIL.
WING SENATOR ELECTED.

LOUISIANA SENAroR.-We learn from private
sources the gratifying intelligence that DR.. Hem
RY JOHNSON (Whig) was on the the goth ultimo,
elected 10 fill the vacancy in the Senate of the
United States, created by the death of Hon. ALEX
ANDER Porter.
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Mr. CLAY left New Orleans on the 2Sth ult,
on short visit to Natchez. That completed, he
will return to New Orleans, where he will remain
Mobile, Ala, en- route to North Carolina. 1t is
said he will spend few days in Mobile and then
proceed to Montgomery, Ala.
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vTO THE LADIES.--Will be opened this day at
i Mrs S. PARKER'S a few Greek Caps, a very
beautiful evening head ornament, Buge Head dress,
Tassels, fuckers, Girdles, SIC. &c.
On hand an assortment Of rich, and fashionable
evening fans, long and short kid Gloves all colors
and No. for ladies. Gentlemen's Gloves all colors
and No. 81 feb. 6--3t
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FISH'S HATS n!

tss%ata .9 FIOi1O I1A - IT,
CPLENDID first quality Beaver, Cashmere, Mole
- skin, and Brush Hats of the finest fabric, and
finished in our inimitabe STYLE To those also, dis
posed to retrencnment and economy, we offer excel
lent limitations Of the above articles at prices varying
from ~ to 80. FISH CO,
feb 3--3tif Hatters, Browns Hotel. (,
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A RARE CHANCE SUPERFINE CLOTHING
IA TO BE DISPOSED OF.--The subscriber being
DESTROYS of lessenng his stock of fine winter goods,
will dispose of superior clothing to the amount of
$500 by drawing lots for the samethe articles to be
selected from his extensive assortment OF fashionable
ready -nshed clothing, or to be ordered and finished
in the very first style within ten days: