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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-06-06

by men who are able to take it themselves If
necessary. Success 10 the enterprise. Ga
zette and Courier.
GREAT SLAUGHTER IN Extraordinarily
Custom House officers in Boston, had their
heads cut off, or in other words were removed,
last week, and twenty new ones appointed in
their places Among the number removed,
we notice the names of Charles A. Blake of
Mortified, ApolIos Mum of Springfield and
James Hobrook, late editor OF Tyler paper at
Hartford. Among the successful ones for the
loaves and fishes, we notice the names OF s. G.
Allen of Mortified, who is appointed Measurer:
Lewis Joslyn, late editor of the Bay State
Democrat and Hiram Ferry Of Northamp-
ton.-GaSetle aad Courier.
REMoyALs.-Some nineteen Custom House
officers, SAYS the Boston Atlas, were relieved
from very great anxiety on Tuesday, by re-
ceiying a line from the Collector, to the effect
that the public good required their removal,
and that they would not be required to look ai-
ter the affairs of government after the 3lst inst.
The Post tells the same story in these words:
".A basket full of heads was picked up at the
Custom House steps yesterday majority OF
them taken from democratic shoulders
u1-We notice that gaiter boots and shot
dFeSSeS-lne TWO sCdICtiy quilt
fashionable with our young misses; the gents
wear long pants still. AS the one rises the 9th
er falls-BoSt0n Bee.
ADIRTY CITY.-The N. Y. Sun says the
street sweepers of that city up to last Monday
(nine days,) took up and deposited, JJty.fou'
thousand cart loads OF manure.
We publish this week the call for the annual DEMO
CRATIC WING STATE CoEvEETIoN.-We hope tn,
people of Vermont will give it hearty response. Re
member the day and place,-2SD OF July, at MontPe
lier.
MuRDERERs OF JOE SMTH.-The persons in
dicted for killing Joe and Hiram Smith appeared u
court, at Hancock county, on the 10Th ult thei
trial was fixed for the 2lst.
The fare from N. York to Hartford, by way o
New Haven, has been reduced to $3.50.
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VERMONT PHOENIX.
STATE CONVENTION.

The Democratic Wings of Vermont are invited to
meet in State Convention, at Montpelier, on
WEDNESDAY, THE SECOND DAY OF JU-
LY NEXT, at ten o'clock A. NJ, for the purpose
of nominating ticket for State officers, and Of
taking all necessary measures preparatory for the
election in September next.
ERASTUS FAIRBANKS,1
G. P. PECK, State
f. P. WALTON, JR. Central
HAMPDEN QUITS, Committee
G. w. CONANT,
May 90, 1s45
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GRHNDSTONES.

SO Nopa Scotia Blue Sheet Grindsiones,
w from 40 TO 500 lbs, just received and for
sale low. G. TOWNSLEY & SON.
Brat.leboro, June 8, ls45. al
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100 BbIs.

M ORE that extra Rochester Flour, this
lVl day received, by
6. ToWNsLEY s. SON.
June s, lS45 al
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% Boxes Russell & Robinson, and hand
~ Tobacco, first rate.
10 Boxes Illinois Tobacco, for sheep-cheap.
by G. TOWNSLEY & SON.
June 8, l845. al
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Terrible Fire in Quebec.

very destructive fire occurred in Quebec,
on Wednesday, the Goth ult. A large portion
Of the city was then reduced TO ashes, and ten
thousand persons made houseless.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-06-06

ADIRrY CITY.-The N. Y. Sun says the
street sweepers of that city up to last Monday
(nine days. took up and deposited, Jyty.four
thousand cart loads OF manure.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-06-06

We publish this week the call for the annual DEMO
CRATIC WING STATE CoEvEETIoN.-We hope the
people of Vermont will give it hearty response. Re-
member the day and Place,-2SD OF July, at MontPe'
lier
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MURDERERs OF JOE SMITH.-The persons in
dicted for killing Joe and Hiram Smith appeared in
court, at Hancock county, on the 18th ult their
trial was fixed for the 2ist.
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D~We notice that gaiter boots and shoIi
dresses-the two scarcely meeting-are quite
fashionable with our young misses; the gents
wear long pants still. AS the one rises the 9TH
er falls.-Boston Bee.
The New York herald., 1845-07-09

ATTEMPT TO FIRE THE UNITED STATES Coukrs.-About
the vicinity of the above Courts situated in the Park
when fire discovered in the haseme nt Immediately
under the Clerks oce and portion ofthe stairway
well q wooden partition, were nearly consumed. The
re was promptly got under The general opinion pre-
walls that must have been the work of ncendary;
perhaps some party interested in the papers which
6ed in the Clerks office. This is the third attempt made
to fre this department Tho neendary evidently had
discovered Immediately under this office. great por
ton Of the ceiling OF the basement underneath the Office
was extremely disagreeable during Yesterday The apart
men in question whore the fire originated, is used
place for keeping old lumber, and none Of the attend
ants belonging to the Courts have had occa-
sion to go there for some time past. II is
also used for keeping coal in winter. Some colored
people who live underneath were the first cause
the alarm and Mr.. Keefe the keeper of the Courts
with his family, escaped suffocation from the volumes
Of smoke that arose at the tme Some Of the Fire Com
panes who attended. and whose number have not
yet ascertained deserve much credit for the promp
tude with which they put out the fre-as the whole
range Of buildings, in which is situated the Marine
Court United States Courts several public Offices be-
longing to the CorporationAlms House Office; Croton
buildings would inevitably been lost were for
the prompness and energy with which the companies
acted The Corporation are much to blame on this as
indeed theydeserve occasions for their
recklossness and neglect Mr. stwell Of the U. States
Court atelyapplied to theNativesn to make this depart
men fire proof but they refused There Is much valua
BILE property and several important public records in
the various Offices in this large building The basement
underneath the full length Of the entre range and
is quite open that the entire building exposed to
any endsh incendiary who may choose through pique
other motive to fire this valuable public pro
per.y.
The Chief Of Police, Mr. Masell and several of the
Aldermen inspected the premises yesterday expressing
their surprise at the insecurity OF the building which
left without watchman. It to be hoped that imme
date will be taken to protect this valuable
public property clue it is expected, will be had to
enable the authorities to discover the perpetrators
FURTHER PARrIcULARs-very strong suspicious rest
upon certain bankrupts whose papers have been filed in
the above Office and who, it is expected, have resorted
IN Ms dAgn naQ vi
selves the consequences erury relative their
schedules.
STOLEN SvER.-There has been found secreed at she
Nags Head in Barclay street, lot of table silver and
artic
The New York herald., 1845-07-09
Brooklyn city Intelligence.

FATAL AND MELANCHOLY ACCIDENT IN BRooKLYN.-On
Monday evening about o'clock, Mr. John Van Sickn,
well known and highly respected resident of New Lofts
L. H. was proceeding home in his wagon; when about
two miles from Fulton Ferry he overlook two swcarts,
each containing two large hogsheads, drawn by yoke
Of oxen In endeavoring to pass them he ran against
pile Of bricks, which upset his wagon and threw him
which passed obqusy his chest crushing it in
most frghtful manner. He Immediately taken to
adjoining house where medical attendance was promptly
rendered him. but without any success and he fingered
in state of nsensibty until between ten and eleven
O'Clock yesterday morning. when he died.
ACCIDENT AT THE FuLros Ferry, BRooxLyN.--At an
early hour ofthe market carts
drawn by pair of mules was going board the ferry
boat in consequence of its not being drawn close
and the ferry taking OFF of their legs clear from the
hock and inuring the others in several parts that
Sne Q, the animals , was Obliged to be mmed,aey
| ing $3.50 for the mules
INquEsr.--The Coroner, Mr.. Andrew Oaks, held an
inquest yesterday the body of Mr. John Van sickn
AsorHEa.-Also, on the body of an unknown man,
who was found on the shore in the Eighth Ward (Go-
wanus opposite the Morocco factory Of Alderman Bur
bank He was about so years Of age and was dressed
with check shirt, dark sanet jacket vest and panta.
looms made OF same He wore belt round his body
and supposed to have been in the water six eight
weeks.
In our paper Of Monday morning. under the head Of
Brooklyn City Intelligence" VIC gave the particulars
unknown woman" since when the glasses she wore
together with purse, which was found her person.
have been recognized to be the property of Mrs Martha
Jane Fulton who resided with family at No 76 Eighth
Avenue who left there days previous the body
being discovered and it is now supposed the body
found must have been the person above named
| Losr CHiLDREN.--t appears that the Coroner has
made arrangements for the reception Of lost children
his residence in Fulton street, act which doubt
will be much appreciated by the public generally. His
office is day after day visited by or anxious
parents making inquiries after ruant child and almost
frequently have they through the great exertons
the Coroner been restored There has been several
stances attery OF Mr. Oaks kindness extended not only
to children who have lost their way through Brooklyn
hut also to adults II appears that Mrs. Oaks when
these children brought to her husbands Office takes
them at in charge and provides them with all the
necessaries they may require and that she has for all
this expense and trouble declined any fee reward
| for doing the same.
The New York herald., 1845-07-09

July S.-Negigent Wdtchmen.-True bills were found
against the two watchmen whose cupable neglect
made the subject of just and indignant commentary in
Judge Edmonds charge reported yesterday, in which
his honortook occasion to reprimand those unconarcs
for gross and wiful neglect in the discharge of their
public duties, which led to the actual perpetration Of
cruel murder in our very midst. The accused was
tried and found guilty in the last May term of this Court
In the month Of August. 1874, the murder committed
on colored barber, named Livingston near the Gas
House, Canal street, by a named Jones' while in
state Of intoxicaton. Jones has been since scn-
fenced to a term of five years imprisonment in the
State Prison II will be recollected that the trial.
we noticed in yesterdays Herald, these two
doubtable guardons of the night testified that the
morning OF the murder between and O'Clock the pri.
sonecame to them at the watch house. corner Of Prince
and Wooster streets complained of having been robbed
on the highway by some Of whom he had stab
bedan thought he had killed him. dyet the witnesses
took no further notice of the complaint Further, the
murderer stated to them his name, place OF residence,
occupation &c, yet when reward was offered for the
discovery of the assassin the watchmen gave nior
nation to officers endcavored to his arrest
His Honor commented strongly these facts, and pre-
sented the conduct of the delinquent public servants
the jury for their investigation such action the
case shall by them be considered requisite.
The bills were found with great promptness by the
Grand Jury.
Murder Cdse.--The trial Of Hodgkins and Livingston
for the murder of Jesse Lee Burs down for this
wednesday, forenoon, at 10 o'clock.
The New York herald., 1845-07-09
Common Pleas.

july 8-John II. Ksyser VS.. .fmeriean Mutual Insur-
Company.--This action policy of In.
surance dated 4th December 1874 for $4,000 for five
months. The premises were situated at 233l Water
street. The fire occurred nth January, ls45 The
loss claimed was SS26 &c. against the defendants The
property consisted OF stavcs tin and articles
in this line Of trade. The case stands adjourned.
Henry PWonmaker, Public .idminsfrofor &c. u.s. John
ONeil.-Ths was action of trover brought by the
Public Administrator behalf Of the estate Of Timothy
Mount, deceased for about the Of $270. appeared
Mount kept livery stable his lifetime and tn az day
or two after his DEATH defendant took Of tho
stock in the stable and sold them at public auction by
virtue of chattel mortgage, made by Mount for $780,
and that the goods did bring sufficient to satisfy the
debt and costs The charge OF fraud raised against
this mortgage by plaintiff the ground that il
mere cover to defraud the creditors The defendant
proved that the receipt Of the mortgage he paid $76
down and promised to pay the other $40 In day two
that he had frequently loaned money to Mount and that
Mount actually did owe him $50 that before Mounts
DEATH he told him to take charge of all his stock that
mentioned in the mortgage and otherwise that he done
So and, at Mounts death, sold the same. The Judge
charged the jury that, If this mortgage made with
intent to defraud creditors absolutely void but II
they believed that the defendant innocent Of such
fraud, they should find verdict for him for the goods
mentioned in the mortgage. As to the goods taken by
defendant not mentioned in the mortgage ifthey belicv
ed from the evidence that Mount, in his lifetime, had
given defendant possession of them, made bona de
transfer Of the to defendant they find for the
defendant generally H. the other hand they did
come to this conclusion, they must find for the plaintiff
for the value OF those goods and II they believed the
mortgage to be fraudulent they must give the plaintiff
verdict for the amount claimed The jury will render
J. b. Haskns for defendant, j. McKeon and f. McCar-
thy.
The New York herald., 1845-07-09
Exports 10 The East ria Canal

Inc receipts Tor -four wheat corn, pork and beef this
season have been much less than last and the exports OF
these articles also show great falling off, The
merce OF the lakes generally has this year been much
smaller than last The amount Of tolls received at Buff
falo this season to the first instant is little than
fifty thousand dollars than to the date last year
and the arrivals clcaances and amount Of tonnage less
this year than last The welland Canal has not done so
large business this last and the commerce Of
has fallen off, The Of this great decrease
the business Of the principal Western dcpots can be
the low price o produce, the increased con.
sumption Of the products Of the soil in the vi
cinty Of their growth and the ability of the farmer to
hold for better prices, to consume it at home The fol
lowing table giving the prices for -four and wheat at Buff
alo on the lst instant for years. will serve as an
illustration OF our assertions
The New York herald., 1845-07-09


fAnx TmEArRE.-No play has been received in
New York with 80 much applause and enthusiasm
a. " Ratrf-l- -Diahs." We are glad to see our mu
siesl people thus appreciate and paronze these wor
thy artists. Msysybso's Operu viii be performed
Tor 'he third time this evening, and like the pre-
eeedas nights. we are certain the Park will be
crowded BY all the fashionable inhabitants and
foreigners now remaining in the city
TEK CAsrLr GARpES.-This house was numer-
ou-ly attended last evening. This evening Herr
Cine makes his last appearance but one, and the
bl oi iaTe i most attractive There is the Dancing
>cotehman. the Carnival of venlce.i jim which Herr
Cline introduces his wonderful performances; dane
ing by Miss Cohen; Auber's Military Overture to
LA lille du Regiment" together with Woods in
g-nloas Tablesux Mouvans Of Philip Quarl, in which
.Messn. Wood, Parsloc, Dennison, and Master w.
wood aPaear.
NnLo's GARpEs-AiRs. MowArr.-We hear this
lady j. engaged 10 appear here. and will open onMon-
day evening next. This a spirited movement on
the pat OF the proprietor, and supported, she is to
be, By Mr.. Crisp, who is engaged expressly for that
purpose, and Messrs. Chippendale, T. Placide, Sef
ton, Nickerson, Davenport, Misses Taylor and Ma
the~s. Mrs. Watts, &c., cannot fail to prove most
attractive one. Tonight the Acrobat Family ap-
pear and the sixteenth representation of the Seven
Castles. The saloon fills nightly.
VAuxasLL GARpKS.-This evening Miss Orville
takes her benefit. tor which she will be supported
by strong array OF talent, both vocal and lnstru-
mental
PAIaios OPERA HousE.-A grand Concert la
Mussrd viii be performed this evening. and other en-
tertainments wln be given BY ahighy talented COM
pany, engaged Tor this establishment, They are in
every respect worthy OF patronage, and only re-
quire to be heard TO be adequately appreciated.
The Baker family are giving Concerts in Sara
toga.
The orphean Family have been highly successful
in Providence.
The Misses Macomber are giving Concerts in
Pittsburgh.
The talented dancers. Misses lnce, are engaged
at the Baltimore Museum.
Ii il stated that letter has been received in this
city, from MIR Edmund Kcsn stating that in the month
Of August Mrs kean Miss Ellen Tree that and him
SELF intended to visit this country theatrical tour
II expected that they i'll make their rst appearance
at the Park.
The New York herald., 1845-07-09
u. y. Circuif Court .

JrLY 81. Wiihomson ef ais VS.. George Ball Same VS.
Patrick Lrner Same vs. John Horrty Same vs. bisi
Presbyterian Congregation Church Of Ncu York-These
were actions of ejcctment brought to certain
property under the will Of q Mrs. Mary Clark
verdict was taken for the plaintiff subject to the
opinion fthe Court
u. g. Wilder Rich, Marpin and others-Action
against the defendants for violation Of the paintif
rights secured to him by patent for making the ceebra
ted salamonder Safe. The plaintiff moved to bring on
this cause for trial before the jury called The
counsel for tho defendants made very earnest applca
ton to put of the till the ncxt term of this court
which commences the last of November next urging
that they not prepared to try the ssme This mo-
ton was resisted by the counsel for the plaintiff The
court In consideration of the urged by the de-
iendants put of the cause till the next term but ordered
the defendants to pay the costs of the term
The New York herald., 1845-07-09
Court CaIendnr-ThIs Day.
toNhoN PLr,s-Psrt 2-Nos. 80, 40, OIL 53, 20, ~ d.
- iso 70, 10, ic, 80, 80, %, II, TO-

CotRT MRTIAL-CAsE or COT llARNEY The
Court Martial ,pon I,eut Col Harvey closed its la
hors the 18th inst The Arkansas Isgencer informs
-, that there nothing contained IN the charges
against the gallant Colonel calculated to reflect upon
bs honor The decision Of the court will be promulga
'ed from Washington. we presume The court was com
posed Of Brsvst Brig. Gen. Arbuckle Lieut.. Coils. Ma
9nd Breyet Majors Andrews and seawe Capt Prcntiss
scted a. Judge Advocate The Intelligence would lead
infer that the only offence charged upon Col Iar
nsy foggng soldier Ia unnilitaIy manner
The editor represents the officers assembled the occa-
sion 10 be burning with lssl TO get upon the Rio 0rsnde
The New York herald., 1845-07-09
COMPARATIVE RkcE,rIs AND PRIers o, Flour AND wnrAr

Last season prices touched bottom produced partly by
the immense receipts The lowest point touched within
the period included in his table previous to last year was
in lsao and the low rrces Of that year we're produced
by other causes The receipts being limited In Is40 tho
currency Of the country became very much contracted
ond tho bnnk movement very much reduced The reyul
sion of 1887 and 1898 then at It's closing point eve
rything having become perfectly prostrssd The mum.
ber Of consumers had become much reduced In sense
The New York herald., 1845-07-09
Genera, Sessions.

Before the Recorder and Aldermen Mssserole and
Dodge.
NJ. Z. Patterson Esq, District Attorney.
The Court was occupied during the morning in hear
ing motion for the discharge oA.M and Myer Christel-
la from custody These parties imprisoned as fn.
stves from justice in Philadelphia where they
ged with obtaining goods under false pretences from
Lnville Osterloh 4 West The ground for the motion
is that evidence has been produced show that they
are guilty OF the charge alleged. The Court will give its
opinion this morning.
The following named persons forfeited their recogn
zances Thus are the ends OF justice defeated Straw
oai is term well understood and often practiced about
the Iombs-though we hope II is not applicable to these
cases -
GaAsp IAncEsrEs.- Joseph Williamson, Jacob shultz
Joseph H. Kakes.
PETIT LARcESIEs--C harles Gordon, VIM H. jackson
Cornelius Fitzpatrick.
ILLEGAL VoTTSa.--Wm Hurley.
BrRGIARy--John Kenn
The New York herald., 1845-07-09

TnE WsArHEa.-Yestsrday was another uncomforta.
the morning. four degrees higher than the day before
the same hour; indeed a. 10 shown by the xed ta
ble tho hest was stronger than has been the
day for the last eight years We take this opportunity
Of cautionng the public against indulgng cold drinks
while heated, after exposure to the sun We saw a.
fallen insensble the pavement after having drunk
glass Of cold water, while in state of perspiration
The New York herald., 1845-07-09
Superior Court.
nafcta fuIUa n.Lt.

JuLs 3.-Wiuiam Beach and James H. Nc Yiiiiams vs.
Honmonh b. Ha,f.-This was a special action on the
case TO recover compensation for alleged official
IN permitting prisoner committed to the sheria,s
custody to escape II appeared that in the year s42
piant got an order from the Chief Justice Of the Su
penor Court 70 arrests party named Mark SEWER who
was committed TO the Sheriff custody but detained
The defence set up that Sewer was brought before
ne Recorder and discharged by him. Verdict for plain
The New York herald., 1845-07-09

Coon TRAvEi.LINc.-The Long Island Train ar.
rived last evening at Brooklyn, in nine hours and
foriy-eght minutes from Boston, with :D0 passen
gers. The fare by this route reduced from thai
city to New York yesterday from s3i 10 81.
The line to Newport and Providence by this road
and the steamer Worcester, Capt Bacon, leaves at
quarter past O'Clock, A. NJ, foot Of Whitehall, or
Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Horses and
carriages taken by ihis route, but not exceeding
ten in number each day See advertisement.
The New York herald., 1845-07-09

MURDER CAsE.-The Trial Of Hodgkns and LIv-
ingston for the murder oi Jesse Lee Burss, on the
18th Of February, in the East river, while the three
were sailing in a boat--is set down for this day
before the Court Of Oyer and Terminer