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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-04-12
DEsrnucrryr Fmn-Ffeen Horses Burn

Destructive FRE-Fifteen Horses Burnt.
On Saturday night, between 0 and 10
o'clock, fire broke out in the extensive
stable attached TO the tavern, owned and
occupied by Messrs. Henry Sprague g. Son,
situated on the main road, Cambridgeport.
The flames spread very rapidly, taking hold
in all directions, and in a very short space
of time, before the engines of the firemen
were able to sIbdue them, the stable in
which the fire first broke out, also another
stable, connected with the tavern, and
wagon shed, with most of their contents,
were consumed, together with portion Of
the tavern. Fifteen horses persisted in the
flames. The tavern was two and half
story wooden building, with wings. The
root and the two upper stories Of the main
building, and the wings were destroyed
The furniture was mostly saved. There
were between 80 and 40 horses in the two
stables. The wagon shed contained two
large and two small baggage wagons, heavily
freighted with goods destined for the in
terror, and had been put up TO remain over
Sunday, having left the city late on Satur-
dsy. They, with their contents, were
destroyed. Two of the wagons were very
large. One owned by Otis Merriam, and
was loaded with Groceries, for Ashburnham
the other belonged to Sylvester Miller,
and was laden with Dry Goods, for West
minister. OF the two others we learnt no
particulars. The loss of the goods, in these
wagons, is very heavy.
The dwelling houses Of Mr. Nathaniel
Child, and Mr.. Lewis Wheeler were saved
from the devouring element, by the praise
worthy exertions of the firemen.
Messrs Sprague g. Son had insurance on
their property to the amount of $4,000, at
the Charlestown and Lowell Mutual offices.
Engines were present from the city and
the surrounding towns, TO the number OF
between thirty and forty, and efficient SER
vice was rendered by the several companies
of fremen.
The fire, we are informed from the best
information that can be obtained, was I'M
doubtedly the act of an incendary.
The fire created quite light, and was
seen at great distance.-Attas.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-04-12

Atarecent election for County Commissioners
in franklin County, Massachusetts, there were two
tickets-one temperance ticket, the other Anti
Temperance-ihe latter was headed "Economy
the queerest application of terms
we ever heard of but il has probably succeeded and
little Franklin stands alone in the Commonwealth
as the only County where the traffic in rum is legal
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-04-12

8TThe Emancipator, in violent invectve a.
gainst Mr. Clay, for holding slaves, says his wash
ing has always been done by female servant, the
mother Of his favorte Charles. 1t then adds
"Think of man nearly seventy years of age, who
has never paid for washing his shirts and collars
How many in the free States who oppose Mr.. Clay
will be found minus if this is to be qualification
for office
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-04-12

~ Gen Jackson has written letter in favor Of
the annexation of Texas, and thinks the measure
would enlarge the circle of our free Institutions.
How the addition Of large tract of country where
HUMAN BONDAGE exists, will do this, the Old Hero
does not say; and we reckon il would take vir-
ginia abstractionist Philadelphia lawyer, TO tell
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-04-12

Judge Chistern, the brother-in-law of the Presi-
dent, has been nominated to the vacancy on the
Bench of the U. s. District Court for Virginia,
made by the appointment Of Judge Mason as Sec
rotary Of the Navy
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-04-12

Sared his Toll-A man, one day last week at
tempted TO his toll across Montague bridge, by
going round the toll gate and crawling up the east
abutment through hole into the bridge bu, not be-
ing able in situation TO scale very high walls, he
tumbled into the river, and after floating down the
stream about hundred rods managed TO crawl out
on the west side pretty well cooled off, luckily es-
Gaping waiery grave, and saving his three eents.--
Greelfeld Gazefte.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-04-12

GJ'Mr Clay's "bloody hand" about which such
hue and cry was raised in Connecticut during the
recent canvass, has proved a most potent weapon
taknock locofocoism in that State into the "md-
die OF next fall.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-04-12

Hayti. from Hayti by several re-
cent arrivals evidently shew that the revolution
is by no means terminated, and that continued
struggles exist between the civil and military,
heightened by quarrels between the blacks and
mulattoes. Under Boyer's Presidency affairs
progressed smoothly because il was a military
despotism altogether, but under the new con-
stitution the military is in measure rendered
subservient to the civil power. There is rea-
son TO believe that the next movement of the
French government will be to repossess itself of
St. DomiDgo-having abolished slavery, the
obstacles TO a restoration would in measure
be removed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-04-12

Rhode Island Election The election in this State
took place "Wednesday of last week, and as there
general organization Of any opposition TO
the regular Law and Order nominations the politi-
cal complexion Of the State is not of course chang
ed from what it last year. The Providence
Journal of yesterday says-"There will be "a Law
and Order Senators, and Z Dorrtes-in the House,
SO Law and Order and 10 Dorriie members max
ing majority Of sixty, joint ballot, against the
radicals"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-04-12

Maine has passed bill by which Town Judges
may be appointed, having concurrent jurisdiction
with the District Court, in all cases over $50, in
any county where the system is adopted by ma
lority of votes in said county, next September =
This quite too arisocratc. The selectmen should
be the Judges and the jury majority of the sove-
reign people in town meeting assembled -KeeRe
Sentinel.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-04-12

THE WESTERN RAILROAD, from Albany
to Boston, cost about $S,000,000. OF this
sum the State of Massachusetts, lent her
credit for $4,000, 900 and subscribed 81
000,000 Of stock; the city Of Albany loaned
her bonds to the Company for 81 900, 900,
the Co. agreeing to pay 5 per cent. per an.
interest, and per cent. as sinking fund
The remainder Of the stock, $4,000 900,
was subscribed by individuals. The first
year after its completion this road paid the
interest on its loans and invested per cent
for the sinking fund. The second year
they did the same, with surplus to the
sinking fund. This is doing better than
the New York and Erie and Chanplain
Canals did Immediately on their completion.
Real estate in Boston has increaeed ten per
cent. in value throughout the whole city,
while in many branches the business of the
city has nearly doubled Tribune.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-04-12

Wool Aarket.-We learn that during the present
week large lot of first quality Saxony wool has
been sold m this county for so cents per pound
cash. This is the best sale that has been made this
season, and shows among many other instances,
how that rascay black tariff is running the tar
mers, as the Loco-Focos say.-POughkeePs Jour.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-04-12

The city authorities of Burlington, New Jersey,
have refused to grant licenses of any kind for the
retailing Of spirtuous liquor.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-04-12

Unprecedented SROic Storm.-This section of coun-
try was visited, on Saturday morning, [30th ult ]
by a storm, unusual for this season Of the
year. The weather for week previous had been
warm and showery. On Friday, il became uncom-
iortabiy cold, and on Saturday morning regular
northeaster was raging with great violence. The
snow fell from twelve to fifteen inches deep, and
the drifts worse than at any time during the
past winter. The storm extended west to Lake E.
re.-R0ch. Dem.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-04-12

The Louisville Journal says, in reply to
some comments of Cincinnati paper on its
course as TO Texas,-"We are certainly dis
posed to go as far as the editor of the Herald or
any other sane man, in opposing the annexa-
ton of Texas TO the United States. We be-
lieve that the measure, if adopted will, as lar as
the United States are concerned, be incompar-
ably the most disastrous event Of the age."-
Express.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-04-12

".Mr. Wills has Just returned from Bostp on,
where he has been 20 attend the funeral OF hls
mother. She was woman of strong mind anu
high moral qualities, beloved by all who knew
her, and worshipped by her son. Aiiilcllons'as
is said, never come single. II is bat lew cay
since he buried beautiful sster-CorTesP0"-
djnt Nat. Intel,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-04-12

PGuperism. the statistics Of Massachu-
sets we observed with some surprise that l9'-
Cos persons were maintained by that Stale
of these 65lS had no legal residence, and SioI
than in England, where the pauperS are
to 10.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-04-12

Rhode Island.--In the Legislature Rhode
Island, on Monday, formal protest WAS adopt
ed against the right of either House Of Con.
gress 10 interfere with the internal affairs oil
that State. The majority Of the Legislature
also passed vote OF censure upon the minority
for calling the attention OF Congress to state
affairs.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-04-12

The Editor ofthe Mobile Register, the lead
ing Van Buren, paper in Alabama says-"The
Free Trade party cannot have a safer, sounder,
or worther exponent Of their principles than
Mr.. Van Buren,. Those of them who are not
satisfied with his Indiana letter, would not be-
lieve though one rise from The dead. THE
SUCCESS OF MR.. VAN buren, is
DEATH TO THE TARIFF.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-04-12

MIR. Griffin, ct Lebanon, n. H. was at work boiling
pitch in order to make rosin, and in attempting 10
remove the kettle she accidenuy overturned il and
the contents Immediately took fire, and spread to all
parts OF the floor. Mrs. G.'s clothing took fire. but
as she had three children in the room, the young
est but three months old, she disregarded her own
suiienngs in order 10 save them Unable 10 open
the door she burst through the window, and her
screams soon brought her husband to her relief
who found her lying on the snow in intense agony
her clothes completely burnt Off but still with pres
ence OF mind enough to tell him how to save the
children, in which he partially succeeded at the
peril ofhis own life. The poor but heroic woman
died at nine clock in the evening One OF the
children, it is feared, cannot survive.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-04-12

Destruction Of Sheep The Upper Marlboro Ga
zette Of Thursday says, a flock Of valuable sheep
belonging TO William b. Hill, Esq this village,
was destroyed by dogs on Sunday last There were
one hundred sheep in the flock, eighty of which
we're killed, and the remainder injured, probably
beyond recovery -Bait. Pat
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-04-12

Charles Mathews after having received his certi-
in piece Significantly called "used up"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-04-12

The Railroads.&c. answer inquiries respecting
the prospects Of the Northampton and Springfield
Railroad, we would say, that $250,00O are subscrib-
ed, or good subscribed, and that 100000
more must be subscribed before the labor of con-
struction be Observation-Disclosures Ga-.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-04-12

Fifckbmg Raiir0ad-The cars between Waltham
and Boston now average about 900 passengers day.
The number estimated before the opening was an
average of eighty day only. The Suffolk brings
$50 OF iron Tor the Fitchburg road which will
be opened TO Concord within SIXTY days-B Cony.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-04-12

l1~ Remember that time is money but that
i does mol follow that man is capitalist who
has great quantity 1t on his hands.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-04-12
Correspondents of The Journal Of Commerce.

WASHINGTON, Wednesday, April Sd.
In the Senate, to-day, Mr. Phelps, of Yer
mont, presented a memorial from citizens of
that State, against the annexation of Texas
He took occasion TO say that the memori-
al expressed the unanimous sentiment of the
people of Vermont on the subject.
Mr. Tappan presented resolutions from
citizens of Ohio, declaring that the annexa-
ton of Texas would be per6dious to Mexi-
co and destructive TO the Union. lie stated,
the citizens who had passed these resolu-
tons were intelligent and respectable
The vote by which the bill making appro-
prations for the support of the military A.
cademy was passed, was reconsidered, for
the purpose Of calling the yeas and nays up
on it. 1t passed yesterday, sub siIentiO.-
The Senators from Illinois had been insiruc-
ted to vote against it. Mr. Buchanan stated
that he did not think it proper TO make any
change in any established institution in act
ing upon an appropriation Bill but, if those
who were opposed to the Academy would
bring forward Bill modifying or reducing
it, he would 60 into the investigation Of the
subject. The Bill then passed-Yeas %,
Nays III.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-04-12
From the Special Correspondent ofshe jour. of Com
WAsnINGroN, April 9th 1874.

The impression here is rapidly gaining ground,
that the Treaty OF Annexation win be ratified by
an Unexpectedly large vote in the Senate. The pc
culiar position Of Texas, and the daily manifesto
tons Of the popularity Of the annexation project at
the West and South, have produced the opinion a
mong politicians, that the subject cannot be p0stpOn-
3D. lou need not therefore, be surprised to find
the friends of Mr.. Clay and Mr.. Van Buren, emu
lous in striving TO out-do each other in their advo-
cacy Of this great national measure. Objections
which week ago magni6ed into mountains,
have now dwndled into n,oiehdis. The extraordin-
airy tone Of some Of the Northern journals has had
the effect TO unite the West and South, one
man. portion Of the New-England Senators will
vote against the ratification. One Of the on dts of
rumor to-day, is that the treaty is signed and will
be sent into the Senate on Monday.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-01-25
Amusements.

CHATHAM TnEArRE.-The theatrical public OF
New York will pay tonight willing tribute to an
old avorte Peter Palmer who though he has for the
past years spent his time in public service yet
has he inruded publicly Mr. Palmer possesses all the
requisites which tend in their rendition to make visiters
comfortable. Mr. Palmer tonight furnishes bill Of
eeilence. Inc iav9rte pieces Of the season. The
both performed The New York Minstrels volunteer
and also Master Yates MIR Morris, and Master Diamond
and in honor of the OCCASION the Independent Tompkns
Blues attend the theatre in full dress There other
novelties which we have not now room to recspituate
AMERICAN MUsEUM.-This establishment has the
best bill OF attractions in the city. The pantomimt
entitled the -Four Lovers by Mons and Madame Cheken
ind others. gives universal sasfaction-and Dr. Vaen
tine is received with the enthusiastic applause
iced the whole entertainment is OF the richest kind
exceedingly diversified. The 'tno boys, and the Gy
eys great deal OF attention. and the fortune tel
| ing Queen is the marvel Of all
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-01-25

CITY GUARD BALL.-This was given at Niblo's
last night 1t was the grandest affair of the season
The saloon was decorated in the most unique and
brilliant style, so to resemble Turkish pavilion
Bright eyes-splendid uniforms glorious music
and magnificent supper
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-01-25

FROM CANADA.-Our dates from Montreal are 10
the 18th inst. and Quebec to the 10Th There is no
news of consequence.
Sir Charles Metcalfe has given $500, as contli-
button to the fund now raising to enable the Cana
dian convicts to return from New South Wales.
All sorts of weather prevail in Canada as well a.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-01-25

THEArRrcAL.-Mr. Russell was to give his fare
we'll concert at New Orleans on the 18th inst
Mr.. Macready was to appear in Hamlet, at Sa
vannah, on the ed inst.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-01-25

MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENr.-An novel, agreeable,
and attractive musical entertainment is offered al
Concert Hall, Broadway, this evening. Just read
the advertisement in another column.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-01-25

Arrival OF the Britannia
0- Received at the Herald Office and for sale, great
variety Of ENGLISH PAPERS, comprising
Bells Life in London" from the 10th to 3st Decem
Der, inclusive
dublin Nation,n from 9th to aoth inclusive
"Freemans Journal" from 9th to 30th
London Despatch" from 10th to S0th
Examiner" from 9th TO 30th
:" Pictorial Times" from 9th to 30th
Punch" from 9th to 30th
"Punchs Almanack, I" for 1874
"Punch's Christmas Piece"
" Satrist,n from oath to 3lst
Court Journal" from 9th to 3Oth
Sunday Times" from 10th to 30th
Weekly Chronicle" from 10th to 3oth
The above forming complete SETS for sale at the
esk of the Herald Office, at l2a cents each copy Punc
10 cents only.
(ny- THIS MORNING, AT 10 O'CLOCK, will be ready
at the New World office, 30 Ann street Backwoods Edn
burgh Magazine, fac smile edition-Only two dollars
year A new volume OF this famous Magazine com.
rnences with the present number. 1T now printed in
beautiful fac smile of the original and at half the price
of any other edition. save your money!
J. WINCHESTER, 80 Ann street
Also, This Day-CHARLEs DE BvoRsor, Lord Constable
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Translated from the French by H. GOULD, Esq From
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the most interesting, well most unexcsptonable OF
modern novels treats of thrilling period in the his
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striking dramatic power give witness 70 tho picture
which cannot fail to snchan the readers attention from
the first page to the last
The trsnsstion IL elegantly performed by Mr.. Gould
Of whose ability do Justice 10 all which he undertakes
readers are amply able 10 Judge Price ~ oensSe
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l.. g. d. TREASURE TRovE- Samuel Lover, author
Of Rory OMore" Handy Andy" &C
"Al his rich humor aid graphic deneaton Of oharac.
ter ars brOugh, into play "--wsskly Chronicle
mir Lover talented and successful skecher oflsh
character. and his new work 10 worthy successor to
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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-01-25

GREAr DrspArcH ~ Co. carry packages
from this city TO Wheeling, Va, in five days.
The Is quick work. especially al this season Of the
year
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-01-25

ROBBERY AT THE Posr OFFICE. "A gentleman
who came passenger in the Britannia, at Boston,
and who arrived here on Tuesday morning in the
steamer Narraganseu, had his pockets picked o.
1900, in Bank of England notes, while standing
in front of the post office The notes were of flO
and E2O, except El5O, which were of the Liver
pool branch bank and in E5 notes. A reward has
been offered for the pickpocket.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-01-25

this act Of 1t Is true that manufacturer were con
suited and 10 wsre importers also But was mot made
for the protection Of manufacturer was an sct 70
raise revenue We are sdmoushed not to press tnn mat
ter too far. Mr. Med. wants the quesuon ssa s'a
thought said Mr. E. that was settled-and would ue
settled II the Hon Senator would let alone ihsi us
what all want The Senator asks, ""hst VIII Nsw
Eng gland do when South Carolina becomes mahuaeu'
ing State Well she will do the best she can oho h
something of reputation among the nations Oh the ea'
before South Carolina raised a pound Oh co''o
think New England would manage to survive the e.eh
Of South Caralna becoming manufacturing state my
thing-no matter what hmay bothat South Caronna cur
do TO benefit her condition, and improve the cohai
ton VI her people, will have doubt be an adva
tage to New England. Increase the capacity OF South
Senator cD says that England the natural market Of
the south. don't know what he means Manchester Is
more natural market than Lowell After some FUR.
Their remarks Mr. Evans concluded by stating that he had
apprehension that the Hon. Senator's proposition to
juce the tariff could II put to vote. obtain in either
had expectation that any important change would be
made present in the arh-not until there should be
again redundant treasury Let the law restdont dis
turb II the people want peace permanency and STABILITY
Mr.. WOODBURY. seemed inclined to respond to Mr. Evans,
and to this end.
Mr.. MCDUrrIE moved an adjournment, which was car
red
mr. Woodbury. will therefore next in this debate un.
doubleday make mastery exposition OF the doctrines Of
free trade shall endeavor to send you pretty full re-
port Of his speech
s. Those Massachusetts, resolutions In respect to al
blscks created great excitement and fierce indignation
among not few Of the Senators and others They have
received their quietus however But the south have ter
rble apprehensions from the great abolition which
rolling in upon them from the NORTH and they think
threatening to inguph them. 3d.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-01-25

EXTRAORDINARY PAssAeE.-The Wall street pa
pers yesterday announced below the packet ship
Hotlinguer, from Liverpool. Her regular day o.
sailing from that port the 9th inst, thus giving
her seventeen days passage. 1t happens, unfortu
nately, that the Hottinguer is not below.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-01-25

ENTERPRISE OF THE NEW YORK PApERs.-We
published exclusively In yesterdays Herald, late
and important news from Mexico; the manifest OF
the packet ship Patrick Henry; and the arrivals
of the ship Panthea, from New Orleans; Swedish
barque Fortuna, from Gehe; Sicilian brig Norma,
from Genoa, &c. These we gave ahead of every
other paper, and had the Britannia remained out
another day, we shoul have given eight days late,
news from Europe in advance of every other estab-
'shment In the city. The news we gave from
Mexico was taken from as and published in last
evenings Comwsyciol AdpertisU, without a word
Of credit.
We mention these facts merely 10 show where
the enterprise in newspapers is to be seen
Most every day we publish arrivals of vessels that
DO not appear in the other papers ill the day after
and then they are often copied from the Herald
From ALnASY.-We are indebted 10 CAPT. Fitch
terday morning
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-01-25

10 We refer the public to the advertisement another
column of the choice collection of Humorous entertaining
and instructive English periodicals. and papers sale
the desk Of the Herald office. which arrived by the B
taunia yesterday