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40 900 or $4,000. The pearls are usually sold te
dealers from the boats, at about 500 pastres .
pound.
On the whole, it is concluded by the author tina
no region offers greater advantages to permanent
commercial establishments than those provinces Of
Sonora bordering the gulf of California. doubt
too, il any can offer equal advantages TO the emf
grant. The soil 10 iertile the climate is by no
means unhealthy. The Indians, for the most part
are docile, and easy to manage.
These rich provinces on the California guilt, 20
thinIy inhabited by Indians 30 fertile in soil, and 30
very rich in silver, god and copper mines, lie direct
~ west Of Texas.
Cwc,ruas is situated Immediately on the gulf OF
California near the mouth of the river Iofos de Caore
a little south Of which is the mouth OF large
stream called Huaqui, or Rnqni, or BcPt:pe: in's
latter stream heads in mountains which divide Up
per Sonora, on the gulf of California, from Chr
huah,,a pronounced Chu-soa'-sod) on the east.
Qua vmas in in latitude $50 north, and longitude
1870 vest. It's latitude crosses the Nueces north
Of its mouth, in Texas, and strikes the Gulf Of
Mexico at the bay Of Aransas-beng IN a straight
line 900 or 900 miles west Of that point.
Intended, in this letter, to have noticed other
articles on exhibition at the fair Of the American
Ipstitute but my letter is too near full for TO say
much. There were one or two things about the
main saloon which thought displayed bad taste.
In rsey conspicuous position, elevated at the rear
cndNf ~ saloon, which everybody was compelled
20 look e ~ he entered il, was the sgn-bosrd Of
u D. 01lys who vends pills and nostrums at Al,
II 49, ~ whole number and the strecG) This
heslss q N diseases, (by his own grandiloquent
profsssions,) no doubt, paid the institute for this
disgusting mode Of advertising himself II .Smith"
had putSp a sign about his fsh-sau, or Downing
about his oyster-ceilar, il would have been n oe,
Ter taste and more useful Ills wonder Brand
rcth did not exhibit his name, with box OF pi's,
or Swain his, with bottle of panacea- Wasn'ne-
tons likeness should have had more conspicuous
place than the one il occupies. "A lr-r,
noticed an improvement Tor the more speedy
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sALrs-Ocfober IS, Ie45.--F yra board 900 Ohio 6s
97t 10000 Illinois special bonds AT; 1000 ndana 37S
Vicksburg, 8.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-10-16

o. The Wings of New Hampshire are manful-
~ preparing for the third trial, the 29ih Of next
month, to elect member TO Congress. They will,
we hope, do their utmost TO bring out their full
strength But this is hard work for the Wings Of
this LocoGoco-ridden State The growth of towns
and villages, and the general prosperity the Gran
tie State, under the wing Tariff policy, ought to
encourage them to struggle on. We have more
hopes, just now, of New Hampshire, than we have
had for these ten yearsp past We would ask of the
Keenc Sentinel, what are the Wings of old Chesh-
ire doingl Are they going to disgrace themselves
by staying at home as they did the 23d of sePtem-
bert We hope not.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-10-16

VERMONT ASYLUM roR the INSANE, at Brdtfte-
6Oro'.-By the Ninth Annual Report, which is just
published. the Institution appears to be in pros
porous condition. The BUILDINGS have heen en-
larged this season by the increase Of about 80 ad-
ditiona rooms, affordng greater accommodations
and improving the means of classification 1862
patients have enjoyed its advantages the past year,
30 have been discharged, and 263 now remain. OF
those discharged 50 have recovered The terms
are fixed at 50 per week for the first six months,
and 81 so per week afterwards. Patients from
other States are received on the same terms as
those from Vermont.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-10-16

The Senate withdrew, and the House adjourned
Friday, Oct TO-
SENATE.-tIis Honor Horace Eaton appeared
and took the oath Of office. On taking the chair.
The President made bref.but elegant address to
the Senate, expressive of his lively sense of the
honor conferred upon him, and of his deep anxiety
to discharge the duties Of his station impartially
and faithfully
A communication was received from his Excel
lency the Governor elect, informing the Senate of
his intention to take the oath of Office at o'clock
this afternoon, and 10 deliver his message at 10 o.
clock, A. Nj. tomorrow, and also announcing his APP
.polntment of George II. ,Beaman as Secretary of
Civil and Military Affairs.
On motion Of Mr. Billings the Senate proceeded
to the election of Standing Committees, as follows
On EnGnee-Messrs Rich. Fi6eld, Onion.
On Jndieidry-Messrs j. Barrett, Villas, Wood
bridge.
On Ciaims-Messrs Hurd Noyes, Hodges.
On charlottesville Sabin, Smith, Campbell.
On dgrieahurs-hlessrsiB Button, Ladd, Howe.
On Observation-Disclosures Winq, Billings, Rich
ardson.
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THE LEGISLATURES.


Thursday, Oct %, lS45.
AoreeabIy 10 the Constitution and Laws of the
s,ate Of Vermont, the Senators and Representatives
eleo, convened at the State House on Thursday,
the OH day Of October, 1885, at 10 o'clock, A. M
ses.rx-Tbe Secretary Of last years Senate
..Ied the body 10 order. The roll of Senators
was called, whereupon il appeared that all the Sen
a,ors were present except Mr. Marshall OF Essex.
On motion of Mr. Morgan, the Senate proceeded
IN the election Of Secretary and Assistant Secre-
tay. go q, .;..,.d NJ
Win G. Clarke Of Brandon, and Mr. Noyes nomi-
nn,ed Luther b. Poland Of Morrstown. Messrs
Richardson and Chitenden were appointed tellers'
Mr. Clarke, having received % OF - votes was
declared elected, and was sworn.
For Assistant Secretary, Mr. VIM nominated
Frederick Billings Of Woodstock, and Mr. Smith.
Charles Reed Of Montpelier Messrs Clapp and
Villas were appointed teers. Mr. Billings, having
received - out Of % votes, was declared elected,
and took the oath Of Office
THE Chair appointed the following Senators can
wasting committee on the part Of the Senate;
Messrs Howe, Hurd, Chlenden, Billings, Wood
bridge Onion, Bellows, Page, Smith, Bemis, Mar
shall, Noyes, Simonds, Ladd:
Jo,Nr RrsorurIoSs BY Mr. Morgan, that both
Houses meet at 3 o'clock this afternoon, 10 hear
The report of the canvassing committee. BY Mr.
Woodbridge. that the joint rules Of last session be
established as the joint rules Of this, until other
wise ordered. Severally adopted.
On motion of Mr. Sabn, the Senate adjourned
HousE.-The members elect having met in the
Representatives Hall, were called TO order by the
Secretary of State, qualified, and directed to the
election OF Speaker
Mr. Swift nominated Hon f. ~ Briggs Of Bran.
don. Mr. Marstop nominated Hon. Daniel Kellogg
of Rockingham aud Mr. Beers nominated Reuben
Farnsworth, Esq. of Westford. The ballot result.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-10-16

THE FARMERS LIBRARY-Edi,ed by ions s. SKIN.
srRWe have noticed previous numbers this excellent work
upon Agriculture and kindred subjects The October No just
received maintains the high character Of m predecessor The
National Intelligeueer closes long article commendatO Of
the Library follows
1--WE will not entertain doubt but that work thus copious
in ts purpose aud design thus excellent have hitherto
found ~ in its execution. thus dedicated the promotion
valuable national interest and thus attanabe
able rate backed by enterprsng and publish
conducted by editor better fitted the task probably
than any other in the coun and running Nth
the spirit and the will doubt We
say, but that such a work must succeed.
We spoken what said OF this work all
iy and truth Earnestly recommending the patronage
fellow citizens, hope for all possible snecess
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-10-16

Liberty be OF good courage for present
Of Vermont viii be redeemed from the control Of
the pro-SlASery parties "-Green Mountain Fireman
Pro-savey Go with a, blaek epitet other
ke than the Wing party Of Vermont Until they like you have
been guilty slave,m as accessories ~ the acts Of
elecng James X. Pok pFesden putting both branches Of
Congress the hands Of the Of anne1n
Texas the Union to hold is slaves and become marked
for the slivebeeders IN all the old sasehOdng Saesihey
will accept the Take it back gentlemen, and stick
upon the oreheas OF your leaders that party whose
allies you in the Presidential election.
As to the present rate Of increase and prospective vcoe.
Of Third Paryism have but word to say and that IT, thai
the Of this year will take twenty years
obtain majority Of the present number Of voters With
oeraby smart increase o population the prophetic victory
the Freeman would be indefinitely postponed Watehman
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-10-16

VERMONT LEGisLATURE.-Our readers are re-
ferred to the proceedings of this body in another
column 1t will be perceived that things are there
going on swimuingly in the usual, good old Wing
style. Locoiocoism finds but poor encouragement
in free, republican Vermont.
We are indebted to the Messrs. Wallons' Daily
Journal for the Legislative proceedings as far as
published.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-10-16

o. We have received beautifully printed Cat
alogue of Dartmouth College for 1856. The
following is a summary of students, now attending
this venerable and popular institution:
Medical Students: Seniors 81. Juniors 3l-s5.
Undergraduates Seniors %. Juniors SO. soph
ignores So, Freshmen 43-l79. Total 264.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-10-16

Died, at New Haven, on Sunday morning, Mrs
Mary Dwight, at the advanced age Of 9l-widow Of
President Timothy Dwight. There was probably no
lady 70 this country more generally known than Mrs
ID. For great number Of years, during the life Of
President Dwight, she entertained strangers than
probably any other person in New England. Since
his decease. which % years. she has resided in
New Haven, universally beloved aud respected. She
was probably unsurpassed for her many Christian viz
tues, and every good qualify that adorns the female
character.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-10-16

Heavy Dedication. are PINNED to learn that
Russell Dean, Of the firm Henry Dean & Co., No. 81
Quincy Market, has distracted the amount Of about
$50 600 from the funds Of the partnership and left the
city on Saturday last. We mention the matter as il
IS now the topic Of comment with large portion of
the public, and because the remaining partner has
openly alluded 10 the affair. Il is not supposed that
Mr. X. Dean has gone with any considerable portion
Of the amount but that he has, by improper course
Of living and dissipation, wasted it,-Bosion Times Of
Wednesday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-10-16

VERMONT CESTRL RsILRoA Connection trh he Chssh-
scommittees from the Directors Of the two companies will
assemble at Charestown ~ H. the 18Th to make
meut and the point Of connection between the
Cheshire aud Vermont Central Railroads. The day. the
Directors the Central Road will place and
considerable part Of the road will be located that time The
question between the Mortified route and the Wlamstown
gulf yet decided The gulf shortest hut
pensye The the highly favorable respeets
| for building or running -Chdriesiorn aurora
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-10-16

o. Arrangements are being made TO construct
TeIegraphic line of communication from Boston
via Worcester and Springfield to New York. For
some time there has been one in operation between
Washington and Baltimore, which will be extended
to Philadelphia next month. II is designed to con-
meet it ultimately with New York
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VERMONT PHENIX.
BrattlebOrO, Thursday, Oct. l6, lS45.

ovR oursiDE.Editorai, last week Fitchburg Mass Po
etry Selected Tale, The Secret Marriage Miraculous Escape
Murder in Shrewsbury Cruel but singular Experiments Bishop
ondeonk and several other items the rst page
On the page, have column Of Agricultural matter
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-10-16

condescend-bui to lay before our readers our views
in relation to the publishing of the Correspondence,
portion of which has appeared in our last two pa
pers.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-10-16

CouSrERFEirER AHRKsTED-A young man named james
Murray passed 81 eouneres upon the Burlington
Bank, among different apothecaes at Albany, Thursday
evening purchasing Of each quarter Of pound Of salts He
arrested and 800 good money found upon him. and
said that he has Sli0O in Bank.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-10-16

The Orleans, N. Y, Republican states the loss BY
The late whiTlwind in that county at $4,000.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-10-16

o. Thanksgiving 10 Massachusetts, aud New
Hampshire the 9th Of November.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-10-16

MoRE STRIPED PIa-At the late Cattle Show in P,ts6eld
mode pracced to evade the law relative TO selling
lqaor Passengers carried back and ia an Omnibus
for six cents and furnished with horn gratis
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-10-16

The memorial of S. Danforth and 81 others,
praying for improvement in common schools, was
referred TO the committee on Education.
A resolution from the Senate, to elect State Off
GERS at o'clock this afternoon, was concurred 10.
Mr. Rice, of Somerset, introduced resolution
10 met in County and Probate District Conventions
on Friday next, at 3 o'clock, p. NJ, to nominate
County officers and Judges of Probate, and that
both Houses meet on Saturday, at 3 o'clock, p. M,
to complete the appointments; adopted
The Senate came in, and the joint assembly pro-
ceeded to elect State officers, with the following
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-10-16

DEATH OF THE SEDUoED ONE--On Wednesday night last
about O'Clock, Sarah Decker the girl who seduced by
Virgil Knapp and to whom he administered oil tansy to pro-
duee abortion, died at No 227 Filth street. New York nom the
effects Of the potion administered the Corone inquest
rendered verdict In accordance with these facts.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-10-16


Orlando Stevens,
,. L. matr,o",
John A. Beers,
Whole number, $50
So the Hon. +. N. BRIGGs was elected, who sig
niied his acceptance, in brief address, invoking
the indulgence Of the House for any errors into
which he may fall, aud expressing his confidence
that order aud decorum will be strictly observed,
and the business Of the session completed as spec
div as is consistent with the delibersiion due to
every topic Of legislation.
The House then proceeded TO ballot for Clerk
pro tempore and FERRAND F. MERRILL, Esq, OF
Montpelier, was elected
Ferrand F. Merrill, lis
Charles G. Eastman, 90
II. V. Marsh, 10
Adjourned
SENATE, afternoon Marshall of Essex APP
pelred was sworn, and took his seat
The hour having arrived for going into joint as
senby the Senate repaired TO the hall Of the House
of Representatives.
The Senate having returned from joint assembly,
Mr. Noyes introduced joint resolution providing
for the election Of Governor, Lieut.. Governor and
Treasurer for the year ensuing; adopted.
Mr. Hodges introduced joint resolution provid-
ing for County Conventions on Friday at 3 o'clock
P. NJ, to nominate County officers, and for joint
assembly on Saturday next, at 10 A. NJ, 10 make
the County appointments; adopted.
The hour designated Cor joint assembly having
arrived, the Senate proceeded to the hall Of the
House Of Representatives.
On the return of the Senate, Mr. Sabin moved
that committee be appointed TO inform His Hon
or, Horace Eaton, Of his election as Lieut.. Cover
nor carried Messrs Sabin and Richardson were
appointed the committee.-Adourned.
HOUSE,, etternoOR.--A resolution from the Sem
aie for Legislative Directory, was concurred in.
The Senate came in when the canvassng com
nitiee reported the votes for State officers as fol-
LOUIS.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-10-16

BGAMY-Two women were arrested New YORK Thurs
day. for the crime Of marrying husbands each Their maid
en- Margaret sample and Cathanc Noble The
latter was but nineteen years Of age.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-10-16

In the Inquirer, weeks ago. stated that ten Of the
Committee Of SIXTY who removed the True American were
then under trial in The CITY Court, charged with rong
and should have stated in last weeks number that they
acquethe jury not taking minutes deliberate and
make up verdict.-Lerngt0n bq.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-10-16

Vermonter lately dddled of gl75 in New York
city by sharpers who him he left the boat and
charged him dollar fer his city, and "a
cents more for coming in through the big gate
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-10-16

The grading Of the railroad from Northampton to Greenfield
has been taken BY eleven individuals companies 10
be completed by the first of Juno next
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-10-16

Mrs. Dr. BryaR Mrs. s. Collins, and Misses s. H. Mecaa
and NJ A. Rhoades of Philadelphia have addressed consoao
~ letter TO J. Goagh copmee in behalf Of Philadel
phia ladies. In their letter they speak follows;
at is true that the fa casket which enshrnes noble spirit,
has for while become dim but upon the spirit itself feel
that there le stain The gold shines brightest when most
intensely heated in the Se6ners furnace and this Trial hope
and believe will rather advance than etard your onward prog
ress."
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-10-16

John Nj. Brewster, ofshed, is nominated the candidate
Of the abolition party in place Of Ehn Bn the learned
blacksmith, who has declined.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-10-16

Two brothers, named Redmon charged with the murder Of
Col Davenport at Rock Island, Illinois, have been taken and
hanged without trial
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-10-16

Mr. Bhmha, about % years old, killed in Hardwck
"Wednesday by the accidental discharge Of gun in his
hands.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-10-16

The standard Dictionary the Boston schools now Walk
ersWebsera having been depossd few days agoBOsoH
Post
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By the President of the United States.

ny he FTeSfdent 81 ne Onated NfdfeS.
TN pursuance of law, /, JAMES X. POLK,
i President of the United States of America, do
hereby declare and make known that public sales
will be held at the aforementioned land Offices, in
the State of MISSOURI, at the periods hereinafter
designated, to wit:
At the land office at SPRINGFIELD, common
cling on Monday, the twenty-ffth day of August
next, for the disposal of the public lands within the
following townships, to witt
North Of the base line, and ,oea Of the fifth principal
meridian
Township twenty-nine of range fourteen
Township thirty-four of range nineteen.
Township twenty-four Of range twenty.
Township thirty-two of ranges twenty-one and
twenty-four.
Townships thrty-three and thirty-four of range
twenty-five.
Townships thirty, thirty.one, and thirty-two, of
range thirty-two.
Fractional townships thirty, thirty-one, and thir-
ty-two, of range thirty-three.
AT the land Office at FAYETTE, commencing on
Monday, the first day Of September next, for the
disposal of the public lands within the following
townships, to wit;
North Of the base line, and ,cesi Of the Jih principal
meridian.
Townships sixty-fve and sixty-six Of range four
cen.
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NOTICE.

NOl1CE. .
To mail contractors, applicants for he appointments
PosfniaSfers, &c., &c.
TINE undersigned having been associated win
i the General Post Office Department for NOR
than twenty years, and being perfectly familiar WIN
its details Of business now offers his services TO I
of his old friends the contractors may be dlspoSa
to patronize him, to transact any business whfa
they may have from time to time with the depar
ment, and on such terms as viii not fail to os@
ceptable to them. A letter to him at any time, ?"
paid, will be promptly attended to.
To applicants for the appointment of Posfmsasms
he will, upon the remission of fee Oh
postage paid, see that their petitions or recommnar
tons received and on file at the department OIL
not, give them due notice thereof, and also gveI
tenton to their interests until the decision Oh Wv
Postmaster General is made, and then nouy lnI I
of the result, be it favorable or adverse. II mus
certainly no small satisfaction, after the trouble"
procuring such testimonials to be assured thai NY
have been duly received and brought to the nou "
of the appointing power. To such as may law
him in this particular branch Of his agency, nc gov
not fail to give entire satisfaction.
The undersigned will also attend TO any clam.
other business which may be intrusted to ms oaS
and supervision, before any Of the departments"
the general government
Address THOMAS B. ADDISON.
Washington Chy'
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Vr1O CLAIMANTS-FRANC A. DICKINS
continues to undertake the agency of claims be-
fore Congress, and other branches Of the govern
ment including commissioners under treaties, and
the various public Offices. He will attend to pre-
emption and other land claims the procuring of pat-
ens for public lands, and the confirmation by Con-
grets of grants and claims land; claims for prop
erty lost in or taken for the service Of the United
States; property destroyed by the Indians, while
in the possession Of the United States; invalid revo-
lutionary, navy, widows and halfpay pensions;
claims for revolutionary services, whether for COM
mutation, halfpay, or bounty lands--as well those
against the State Of Virginia as the United States;
al claims growing out Of contracts with the govern
ment; or damages sustained in consequence Of the
action or conduct of the government; and, indeed,
any business before Congress or the public Offices,
which may require the aid Of an agent or attorney.
His charges will be moderate, and depending upon
the amount Of the claim, and the extent OF the ser
vice.
In the prosecution Of claims against Mexico, un
der the late convention, Mr.. Dickins and the Hon.
@. p. Van Ness, late Envoy Extraordinary and
Minister Plenipotentiary of the United States in
Spain, associated; and any claim sent to either
of them, will receive their united and prompt atten-
lion. -
MIR. +. A. Dickins is known to most of those
whoi eve been in Congress within the last fcw
years or who have occupied any public station at
Wellington.
His ,fice is on street, Sd door east of tho
Treasury Department
All letters must be postpaid.
May l8-ly