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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-08-22

How is THIS '-An intelligent Wing from re.
mote part OF the County has fears thut Brattleboro
will not do her duty--that she will fall of one hun
bred votes from The last years poll Wings Of
Brattleboro what answer will you make to this
uncompiimentary fears A few days of active ser.
vice in the Wing cause, may save the State years
of disgrace.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-08-22
From The Wosbing,on Union.

MExIco.-Tbere are no decisive indications Of the
course which Mexico intends 10 pursue. The
proclamation of Senior Condo, minister of war, Of
the 10Th, thunders wa: in our ears. He talks loud
ly of the supreme government intending TO commu-
nicate 10 Congress, the next day, the declaration
of war; and declares that the government is cover
ing the different points on the rontiers and col
Letting the necessary MEANS &c to carry II on
The Mexican Consul has left New Orleans. We
have rumors, also, of several corps of Mexican
troops advancing to the frontiers.
Upon the whole, nothing is more uncertain than
the course she will pursue. As far as we are adj
vised, the dispatches TO our government are not
more decisive than private accounts. War
may come. The next arrival may bring the declar-
alton ana yet no man counts upon II with certain
ty Still, il is best to prepare Tor the worst and
acting upon this safe and prudent maxim, we have
no doubt that the Executive is taking early precau-
tons TO meet the blow, and make every preparation
to repel it, Our troops actually upon the from
tiers arms are actually the frontiers arms are
already at Galveston. The Texans may probably
be invited, if necessary, to cooperate with our
troops; and rations will be furnished, if they
quire it, Our squadron in the Gulf will be on the
alert. The first blow that shall be struck by Mexi-
co, will become the signal of efficient and vigorous
hosttes on the part Of the United States.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-08-22
SAXTON'S RIVER
SEMINARY.

TIME Fail Term of this now 1ourishing In
IL stirution will commence Wednesday Sept.
8, and continue eleven weeks X. H. WASH
BURN, A. M, Principal; Miss HELEN M.
WMTTEbsEy iogmer Preceptress in the RAN
dolph Academy, PTecepiress l.. E. SHERMAN
and G. r. Moor, assistants Ma JOSEPH
GooDRIcH Jun., teacher in Vocal Music. The
regular Tuition will vary from 8 TO 4 dollars
Music, Drawing and Painting extra No adj
ditional charge will be made for attendance
upon the extensive course of Lectures, OF for
instruction in Vocal Music.
r. A. SEVERANCE, Sec.
Saxton's River, Aug. -, 1s45. Sw5I
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-08-22

OF 1853 convicts in the Ohio Penitentiary on the
LIST of January last 294 under 80 years Of age
63 are minors-boys who have been educated at
evening schools in the streets of cities and villages
Who is responsible'
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-08-22
BrattleborO Academy.

HNHE Fall Term of II weeks will commence
Il on Thursday, the 2sth of August. The
course of instruction will be thorough, and the
discipline such, il is hoped, as will secure the
highest good of the students and meet the en-
tire APPRECIATION Of the public.
Music, Drawing, Painting, and the French
will be taught by one fully competent to the.
business. r. HARRIS, Pripcinal
West Brattleboro, Aug. IS, 1915. 81
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-08-22

SAVE YOUR SALT BARRELs.-Dried fruit, kept
in old salt barrels will be saved from the depreciation
OF insects This fact is of great Importance the
present season, as next year we must depend ON
fruit kept over These barrels will keep grain UNI
injured from insects
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-08-22

SENTENCE OF DEArH.-Andrew Howard, con-
victed of the murder of Phebe Hanson, has been
sentenced by the Court Of Common Pleas at Dover,
New Hampshire, to be executed on the 18th of
November The prisoner is said to have received
his sentence with apparent indifference.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-08-22

NEW YORK CATTLE MARKET, Aug. 18.-At
Market l400 Beef Cattle so Cows and Calves and 1000
Sheep and Lambs.
Beef Catte-Inferior and middng qualities 81 a 49,
superior and prime S5a6.
Cows and Calyes-We quote ga 26 the ex-
tremes of the market All sold.
Sheep and Lambs--Sheep 81 1-2c., 2 so, and 50 rs.
Lambs 75c. 30 90, according to quality All taken
brighton Norket--No account received
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-08-22

ANOTHER FIRE IN WEST TRoY-About o'clock
last evening FIRE broke out in West Troy, on the
west side Of the canal opposite the Weigh Lock which
consumed 10 buildings stores dwellings, and
stables. Loss from $4,000 to Sl0OO0-Troy Wing,
10th inst
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-08-22

TnE ELEoTioSs-Kcntucky.-- Wing tri-
umPh in this State is complete The Louisville
Journal thinks the Wings have carried all but two
districts. In the last Congress each party had five
each, now probably the Wings have eight, and the
Loco Focos two.
TcnnesSec.-Foster, the Wing candidate for Gov
ernor, is probably defeated by Aaron v. Brown,
one Of the strongest Texan men in the county
This result was feared by many Wings previous to
the election. In Tennessee, the land of Davy
Crockett ot Texan mania, the home Of President
Polk, where all his official aid from Office holders,
and sworms Of hungry expectants brought 10
bear, il is indeed no wonder, If few prominent
wings have, in this state, been afflicted with
the Texinn mania. And so strong the belief
that the Wing party generally, even in the South,
lovers of the Union, of theconsttuton, Of laws
and treaties unvoln;ed, rather than Of Texan an
ncxuton with all its Accomplishments Of lawlessness,
violated treaties, &C., that the Wings are beaten,
and Locofocoism triumphs in Tennessee.
| We observe that the Wings have gained in Da-
wilson county, the residence of the late General
Jackson.
| As far as we have heard from the Congressional
election, the Wings and Locos have two members
each.
In North Carolina the Wings lose member Of
Congress The delegation now stands 6 Locos
and 3 Wings.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-08-22
BROKE OUT

AnF the pasture of the subscri-
MEM4B W Der, in the evening OF the Sd
inst, white HORSE, supposed
-M.-An=to have gone North. Whoever
VIII give Information where he is, shall be rea-
sonably rewarded for their treble.
ALPHA RYTHER.
Dover, August II, 1916. 81
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-08-22
TOwnshend Academy.

TUNHE Fall Term OF this excellent Institution
Il will commence WEDNESDAY, SEP
TENDER Sd. ilE . -
Fhe Trustees take great pleasure in an
nouncing TO the former patrons of this School.
and 10 the public generally, that they have sue
seeded in securing the services of Mr. l.. X i.
SMITH, A. b., as Preceptor. MI Smith brings
with him the highest testimonials as a person
every way qualified 10 take charge Of School
Of the high character and reputation that this
Institution enjoys.
He comes DESTROYS of maintaining the high
literary character this school has merited and
won. He comes as a professional Teacher,
not making teaching mere pass-ti,se to pro-
iession. The Trustees Glti important for all
concerned that the services Of an individual
should be secured oil the character of the one
above descrihed--one with whom permanent
Arrangement could be made, Il is expected
that Mrs BUEEELL, wife Of the former Precep-
tor, will take charge of the Female Depart
ment. Mr. Smith will be assisted by an ade-
quate number OF competent instructors. In
struction will be given in all the branches usu-
ally taught, Including Music, Drawing, and
Painting. sfi4t
Lectures will be given on Natural Philoso-
ply and Chemistry, with new and excellent
apparatus. III 6s.Ha I-s77
The most ample accommodations will be fur
nlshed The coming term. Board, with all incl
dentals, in families, from $I,I2 to 81 SO per
week. Rooms will be furnished for those wish
ing to board in clubs For the two last terms
several clubs were formed, varying from 10
persons IN each, and the whole expense OF
each individual including tuition, did not much
exceed one dollar per week.
:, j. ROBERTS, Secretary.
Townshend, August IL, is45. 81
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-08-22
NOTICE.

HNHE Cheshire County IN. H. Association of Uni
u versasts, will hold its annual session at the West
Village in Chesterfield, on the first "Wednesday and
following Thursday. I'D and 4thl of September next.
Friends generally, are cordially invited to attend.
Please call at the Meeting -house where there will
be Committee in attendance to direct to places Of
entertainment BY request. M. COOK.
Chesterfield, Aug. IS, 1916.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-08-22
Mexican Consulate,
Nav Orleans, August 5, ISL!

New OrIeans August D, I6q5,
BY order of His Excellency the President OF the
Republic, inform the Mexican citizens residing in
the United States, that His Excelency has deter
mined that this Consulate be closed, and that e-
turn to Mexico, taking with me IFS archives, in
consequence of the state of our relations with the
United States. In compliance with this order
will this day close my Office and will sail to-mor
row for Vera Cruz, on board the Mexican schooner
Relampago. F. DE ARRANdoIz, Consul.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-08-22

MELAScHoLy,-Two young ladies, both aged u,
daughters OF Mr. Samuel Putney and Mr. r. X.
White, were struck by lightning at the house Of
the latter, in Richmond, Va, on the 9th inst. and
Immediately nm killed. They were only daughters -
North
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-08-22
Another Arrival from Europc.

The steamship Hbernia arrived at Boston on Sunday,
Just fcelre days from Liverpool She had 80 passen
gers She brings Liverpool dates TO the 9th.
The iron trade was more active. The price of pig
iron had been reduced
The continuance Of unfair weather had increased the
fears in regard to the grain harvest The price Of
grain was steadily upward.
Dreadful Erplosion--Loss Of tlccnty nine Lipes-An
explosion of fire damp, by which twenty-nine persons
lost their lives, took place Saturday. tho list inst
Crombach, about six miles distant from Merthyr Tydv
The scene shortly after the accident, was dreadful
owing to the anxiety of those connected with the peo-
pie employed in the pit Ii is not known how the ac-
cident occurred.
ireland-'rhe regular repeal meetings were still held
and riots and murders had not gone out OF fashion.
Spain continued in feverish and unsettled state
letter from Constautnope gives the particulars Of
the wreck Of steamer in the Black Sea- Two steam.
ers run together and Of them subsequently sunk
The writer says
| The wreck keeed over, 1.-THE people on the decks
like wild maniacs, were visible in the moonlight and
the sucked her downas the vortex of waters she
formed in sinking almost made the Soutnrie spin round
with the motionthere of utter horror
last scrcamwhich those who heard will never forget
But more impressive still the passive resignation oil
the Turks they sat moonless mnterng their prayers
neither by cry gesture did they manifest any con.
sernaton. In impressive silence-amid the shricks
despair of Chrisans-the faaliss met their frghtfu
doom.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-08-22

GFVOTES for State and County officers may
be obtained a, this Office for 25 cents per hundred.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-08-22
MORSE & MILLER,
3 Doors South Of the Market,
BRATTLEBORO.

0@ ~ S1a5RlS2S Jas
w n GOODS Fruit, Confectionery,
W. L. Thomsonian Medicines, Flour by
the barrel and half do, &c, &c. Their Goods,
especially Teas, Coffee, Molasses, Sugar, Flour,
Fish, and all staple articles, are warranted of
extra quality, and ifthey do not give satisfac-
ton 10 the purchaser and prove according 10
the representation given, they may be returned
and money refunded.
Their ThOmsOnian Medicines
are all purchased at the Thomsonian Depot,
Boston, and are warranted genuine. A hand
some discount made to Physicians.
w A N II Il ID,
in exchange Tor the above goods, Cash and most
kinds Of Produce, especially good sweet Butter,
for which part cash will be paid.
90 LADIES and GENTLEMEN, please
call in and see if we will not give you decidedly
good bargains. GEO. A. MORSE,
JOHN b. MILLER.
August %, 1S45. SO
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-08-22

HE last MEXICAN NLWs,-I HtTe WIS gTcut
excitement yesterday upon the arrival of the South
ern Mail, 10 learn whether there was any later in
telligence from Mexico No later
eeived, except the sailing Of the Mexican vessel
Relampago from New Orleans, with the Mexican
Consul on board. Previous to sailing, the Consul
addressed the following note to his countrymen in
relation TO the business Of his Office
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1845-01-17

JOHN G. WHITTIER thus writes in his Middle
sex Standard:
owe ask not that Massachusetts should meet
South Carolina with her W weapons. We
would recommend no hasty, unconstitutional ac-
ton. We would have her, through her legisla-
ture, present the facts of this outrage to the peo-
pie Of this Union-and Call upon her sister States
to Unite with her, in a vigorous, determined eff.
fort to break down the domination of slavery
to rescue the general government from the con-
troll of men who, while they insist, in the AFRO
giant tone of masters, that the people of the free
States shall rigidly adhere to the compromises of
the Constitution which protect slavery, declare
their readiness to nullify all laws which initiate
against it. Let a plain, earnest, and powerful
appeal go forth from Massachusetts, summoning
all that remains of freedom and independence in
the country, to lay aside old party names and
party measures, Of temporary and triding inter-
est, and Join with her in a struggle to establish
justice and secure the blessings Of liberty In
one word, let her, without reservation or hest
fancy, hoist the anti-Si0OTy banner; and as it
unrolls upon the cold northern breezes, let slave
and STAKEHOLDER read its glorious motto of Free
dom for air We ask not this as partizans, as
Liberty party men; but as Massachusetts men.
If the work is we'll done-if freedoms battle is
well fought-if the demon of slavery is only fair
ly cast out, we care not who has the credit of it,
or whether it is, or is not, done in our name.
Most gladly will we cooperate with those who
have hitherto opposed us-content even to fol-
low, if they will but lead on boldly to the con
dict with the grand disturber of our national pres
%perity."
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1845-01-17

many striking examples in the bitter controver-
sizes that have occurred on religious questions,
when both parties have been actuated by honest
intentions, but Incorporate zeal.
"ln the western States, so far as | have seen
and heard, there appears to be a cordial feeling
among abolitionists, and a greater disposition to
cooperate with all who honestly engage in the
same cause. This is commemorate, and bespeaks
an earnest and sincere purpose to do good, com
bined with a liberal feeling, which will greatly
contribute to success.
"The cause Of human liberty is one of the no
blest that can actuate the human mind, and is
well calculated to call forth its energies; but
there is no work that requires greater exercise
of that holy principle which s%uffereth long and is
kind; which thinketh no evil; beareth all things;
hopeth all things, and never faileth. Let us,
then, who have put on our armor in this great
cause, remember that our weapons are not to be
used against our brethren who differ with us in
some particulars-but against those strong preju-
dices and evil principles in the heart of mankind,
by means of which the land is filled with violence,
and millions of our fellow-creatures are bending
under the iron yoke of oppression"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1845-01-17
A Voice from the old Dominion,

The following communication to the editor
of the Liberty paper of Cincinnati will be read
with deep interest by our fellow-laborers, who
have long watched for the ripening fruits of their
tolls and sacrifices in the cause of bleeding hui
manity. 1t is from Loudon county, Virginia.
"The Cincinnati Herald has been regularly
received here for some time past, and has given
me so much satisfaction that | cannot withhold
the expression of it, especially as a word of ell
couragrment from this region may, perhaps, be
cheering to the editor, and to the friends of the
cause in which he is SO effectively engaged.
81 have no doubt there has been, for some
time past, a steady progress throughout the I'm
ion in favor of emancipation. In the free States
it is more conspicuous than in the slave States,
owing to the press being less trammelled, anc
greater liberty of speech being allowed; but ev
en- in the latter, we hear liberal sentiments OF
this question occasionally expressed, that have
long been concealed from public view.
"The independent course pursued by the ed
itor of the Baltimore Saturday Visiter, in rela
ton to the question of slavery, has had a saluta
ry influence in some parts of the country, and
is cheering to know, that, SO far from losing b
it, his subscription list has been much increased
which shows that there is a latent feeling in f.
Vor of liberty among the people of these State,
that will, ere long, lead to important results,
"There is one thing that is greatly wantin
among the friends of the slave in the U. S., an
that is uniOn. | do not mean to say it is esse1
tial that they should all be banded together in 81
cieties-for some, perhaps, can do as muc
good in an Individual capacity, especially in IL
slave States; but there should be unity of feeIin
harmonious action, and unfailing charity.
"The dissensions and continual bickeriu
among some of the northern abolitionists ha,
been a great injury to the cause, and are thoug
by many to be plain indication of their being a
tuated by selfish motives, instead of that exten
ed philanthropy which embraces the whole fan
ly man. For my part, I do not attribute SUI
motives to either Of the two parties, for / knc
it is very possible for men of benevolent dispo
tons to become SO heated by the contemplate
of one great and exciting object, as to consid
all those who have the same object in view, b
do not agree with them in their mode Of actio
as enemies Of the cause. OF this, we have Sc
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1845-01-17
Letter from Mr. TOrrey.

My DEAR BRoTHER,-I can not sleep tonight
and therefore take my pen to write to you. You
will see some sketch of my sayings of to-day, in
in the Baltimore papers. The arguments on the
two motions, for arrest of Judgment, and to quash
the Indictment, occupied several hours. | can
not give an analysis of debates on points so pure
ly technical, as | took no notes. | have before
expressed the opinion that the second motion
would prevail, without doubt. The State have
no right in any case, to split up one act, and in
dict and commit on the several parts Oft. The
first motion, the argument, on the whole, %convinc-
ed me was well founded, but [ hardly expect it will
prevail. The Judges took till Saturday next, to
consider, when they will give a written opinion
on the two motions, and | shall receive a sentence
or discharge. If the former, my defence will be
read on that day. 1t will be fully reported in the
city papers-but | will send you a manuscript
copy beforehand, properly prepared to be used in
your paper and the pamphlet.
May | add a few words to my friends? 1t
has been a matter of deep gratitude that they
have manifested so much liberality towards me
INV NY llhli ioClIHlCHt' II OOu SpuICS my lllC,
| will try to repay it by Dorking, or, i'll may not
work, by suffering, for the cause of liberty, a;
best | may. | am compelled once more to ap-
peal to their generous kindness. My junior coun
sci must be paid. They deserve it, and then
charges are reasonable. Their kindness to me
has been constant. For balance due them, aC
a small bill for a witness on the trial, and a small
sun for my use, for food, should | be continued
in Jail longer than this week, need about Sl75
Have | so many kind friends who will promptly
on seeing this, place Mr.. ]. w. Alden in a con
dltion to meet this, | trust, the last call | shal
make on your liberality? will not permit my
self to doubt it, unless | am compelled to do st
by the result. Ifany thing more than the amour
is received, it will applied to stereotyping my let
tiers from prison and defence, so as to multipl
them in the cheapest form for the widest %circula
ton. Remit, not to me, but to ]. w. Alden
7 Cornhill, Boston Mass.
| a yours very gratefully,
CHARLES L. ToRREY.
BALTIMORE, Dec. %, 1914.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1845-01-17
TIL FIR M A N.
From the Herkimer Freeman.
A Tale for Parents and Children,
MONTPELIER, \

A Southern STAKEHOLDER owned a female slave,
with an only son about seven years of age, which
he sold to a neighboring planter but the little
fellow could not live away from his mother, and
when he came from the cotton field at night he
would sit and cry for her and once or twice he
ran away to her and was brought back and Sc
verely fiogged, with the promise that if he trans
crossed again he should be whipped to death.
But neither threats nor whips could separate the
affections of his young heart from all he held
dear on earth and late one night, as the mother
was about to retire, she thought she heard his lit
tie footsteps. Her soul was in agony for fear of
the consequences, when he gently opened the
door and flew to his mothers arms.
'Oh, my child cried the a%gonized mother,
you will be whipped to death! 'Oh, mother
take me, hide me in the dark closet. I cannot
live without you mother and he cried as tho
his young heart would break, And who can des-
cribe the anguish of that mother, as she held her
darling to her bosom, fearful the next moment
they might be separated forever. But what must
she do? To give him up, she could not to hide
him would endanger both herself and him but
on celebrating, she must do it, and like the moth
er of Moses, she hid him away, and there she
kept him for a long time. During the night he
would come out Of his hiding place and work for
his mother, cleaning brasses and knives and forks
and such other work as she had to do, and be-
fore daylight he would crawl back into his dark
closet; and for several years he lived in this
way, without ever seeing the sun or any Of the
beauties of nature-thus booming himself to per-
petual darkness, that he might enjoy the the af-
lection Of his mother.
At length the mother began to decline; then
her anxiety was for her SON. She at length made
friends, as she thought, with a poor white family,
by making them presents from time to time, till
she supposed she would be safe in trusting them
with the secret and as she came to die, she made
them promise they would keep him secreted UNI
til he could make good his escape. But alas,
while the poor boys heart was yet wrung with
anguish for the loss of his mother, for the sake Of
the reward, they took him back to his master,
where he was whipped until he writhed in the
last agonies of death under the lash Of the execu-
toner.
Reader, this is not fiction, but the plain, sim
pie facts, as related by a highly respectable lady
the wife of a Methodist clergyman, who, while
residing at the South, was knowing to the whole
circumstance. And this is but one in the grea
catalogue of Southern wrongs and outrages
which for two hundred years have been constant
ly perpetrating. But there is to be an inquisi
ton made for blood at the great day, when al
things shall be brought to light. And does no
the voice of God as in thunder-tones cry unto us
Where now is thy brother? Oh, let us not sa
as did the wicked Cain, Am l my brother
keeper?'