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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-03-07

Observation-Disclosures is one of the most
difficult lessons of life, at least Of the most diff
cult TO praetice. "A few weeks ago John p. Hale,
Loco, member Of Congress from New Hampshire,
in the exercise of that "freedom which is the birth
right of every son Of Adam, came to a conclusion
upon subject of National policy, different from a
majority of his party Immediately his name is
rudely torn from Congressional ticket, where it
had long stood-he Is denounced by the party min
ions as a ''recreant,' "renegade, his name is
held up to the and derison of all the "fathfu
IN terms at which Billingsgate itself would blush
crimson--and his fate is pointed at ga terror to
all who dare express the honest convictions of their
own minds The Wing press generally, expressed
itself with becoming Indignation of the mean and
vndctive intolerance that led 10 this prescription
More recently, Mr. Merrick, an able and accom-
plished Wing Senator from the State Of Maryland,
has arrived at conclusion upon the same subject
different from majority of his party, and has had
the courage 10 express that conclusion. We most
deeply regret that he came TO such a conclusion,
but we still more deeply regret to see any portion
Of the Wing press, treating him precisely as John
P. Hale was treated by the Locos.
This is not the way to make manly, hgh-minded,
independent statesmen. Under such discipline,
the representative becomes the mere unthinking,
unquestoning and corrupt tool Of party leaders a
mere automaton TO record their edicts. There is
no one quality that is at this present time, more
needed in the halls Of legislation than individual
manliness and independence, than firm and I'M
yielding adherence to individual opinions and con-
victions, integently formed and honestly enter
tanned, in opposition to fictitious 'public opinion"
Ia public opinion too often "got up by corrupt
q designing demugogues to effect sinister purposes
by sinister means The only way that this nd-
vidualty Of character and opinion be cherished,
is by yielding hearty homage and ready support
TO honest independence ofopinion and action where
ever found, whether that opinion and action cor
respond with or not. So long as man
il denounced and disgraced, and his hopes of pro-
motion destroyed by an honest change of opinion,
or by differing from those with whom he has been
wont to act, long will our offices be filed by
with whom honesty and sincerity are unknown vir-
tues.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-03-07
bermont 1Dboenix.
BRATTLEBORO, FRIDAY, MARCH 7, lSls.
Texas in the Ascendant.

The Bill for the anne Ration Of Texas, and its adj
mission into the Union as State, passed the Sen.
ate on the night of the 9th ult by vote Of "a &c
Is. The fate of the bill had so long been trem.
bling in the balance, depending upon single vote
that the most painful and intense anxiety eve
ry where felt in relation to IT. by both friends and
foes. Up to the last moment the result was uncer-
tain, as the change of single vote would have de-
feated the measure and saved the Constitution from
SO dreadful blow The gallant band of Wings
who stood so nobly by the Union-the Union as il
is-contesting every foot Of ground inch by inch
with strength and valor that made their blows fell
upon the opposing force deserve well Of their coun
try. Three Wings only voted for the measure,
Merrick of Maryland, Henderson Of Mississippi
and Johnson of Louisiana. We give the bill, or
resolutions rather, passed by the Senate, below.
The only amendment made in the Senate was the
addition of the last resolution, which comprises
some of the features of Mr Benton's Bill. This
resolution was added to save the constitutional
scfuples of Benton and Bagby.
IL the House concur in this amendment the deed
is accomplished. We probably shall not learn the
result of this action before going to press The
National Intelligencer INDUCES hopes that the
House will not agree TO the amendment, and says
that the resolutions passed the House before by
chance, and that chance will hardly recur again.
We can entertain such hopes II is confidently
said that all the influence of the President elect is
excred to effect the admission of Texas and if SO,
he can the appliances Of power andpatron-
age at his command, to produce great effect
He is doubtless with disincrcsiedRess truly won
derfu, perfectly willing that John Tyers admins
tralion shall have the full glory of so foul deed
fouy done.
1t is impossible for US 10 give even sketch of
the debate that preceded this momentous vote 1t
was marked by great earnestness and ability We
see that Mr. Upham of this State made speech
that is spoken well of.
The final vote was as follows:
4yes-Messsrs. Allen, Ashley, Aitchison, Ather
ton, Bagby. Benton, Breese, Buchanan, Colquitt
Dickinson, Dix, Fairfield, Hannigan Haywood,
Henderson, Huger, Johnson, Lewis, McDufHe, .her-
rick, Niles, Semple, Sewer, Sturgeon, TapPan,
Walker, Woodbufy-27.
.vayS-Messrs. Archer, Blrrow, Bates Bayard,
Berrien, Choate, Clayton, Crttenden, Dayton Ev-
ans, Foster, Francis, Huntington, JarnagaE, Man
gum, Miller, Morehead, Pearce, Phelps, Porter,
Rives, Simmons, Upham, White, Woodbridge-25.
1t will be seen that every Loco Senator voted for
the bill, and only three Wings.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-03-07

lPosTAeE REFORM BILL.-The Senate Bill for the
reduction Of postage, has passed the House with an
important amendment that may cause its defeat in
The Senate. The Senate bill provided for a uni
form postage of fire cents without regard TO dis
lance. The House amendment, provides that for
distances 800 miles, ten cents shall be charged
The final passage by the strong vote of 1853 to
a. The defeat Of this bill we shall not look upon
as great calamity 1t does not sufficiently reduce
the postage. To realize the full benefits of a re-
form system the postage should be cheap and uni
form. A hall.and-haf reform, would greatly re-
duce the revenue, derivable from given number
of letters, without increasing the number in suf-
fcent ratio 10 supply the deficiency. Let the
postage be reduced to uniform rate of ttco or three
or even free cents, and the increase of correspond
ence would be almost incalculable. Let such
reduction take pace-with true Yankee shrewd-
ness and love of good bargain, every wanderer
from the great New England Hive, now slipping
honey in the great Western parterre, would i'm
mediately put himself in close communication with
the parent hive, and the too cent letters would
pass and repass in myriads
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Important from Barbados.
lESTRUCTIYE Neutrality-suspicious. |

DESTRUCTIVE COMPLICATIONS
BY the Br. ship Britannia, Capt. Smith, from
Brdgetown, Barbados, at Savannah, we have
dates to the 10th ult. The Globe of the 9th
ult. is filled with an account of most disas-
trous fire which occurred at Bridgetown, on
the night Of the Sd and morning ofihe 9TH ult.
That paper SAYS: CA fourth Of the stone built
portion Of our city is in ruins ! Hundreds OF
The inhabitants are without homes, clothes, or
furniture, and thousands upon thousands OF
pounds sterling worth Of property has been de-
stroyed in various ways, or totally consumed
by the devOurng elementl'
The Globe then gives list OF about TWO
HUNDRED HOUSES burned, and a state
ment of the losses incurred by the fire, amount
ing in the aggregate to about TWO MILL
ION OF DOLLARS
The Globe, Of the same afternoon, adds:
"All business in the city is still quite sus-
pended, the stores closed, and every ones thops
engrossed by the late overwhelming calamity.
The master and passengers Of the Maid Of Erin,
which arrived here next morning from Grenada,
describe the appearance of the conlagration as
seen by them so miles at sea, 10 have exhibited
a spectacle OF fearful sublimity; but TO us on
shore il was one Of unmiligated horror and awe,
as we could only view il in detail, and amid the
distractions of wailing and lamentation-the
cracking aud roaring of the hames-the falling
in of the roofs--thc cries of the working par
ties to each other--the occasional deaiening ex-
posions Of gunpowder, as the houses were
blown down by TIM arlery-and worst, and
most revolving of all, the hellish shoulings and
hurrayings of the dregs Of the popuace reioi-
cling at the progress Of the work OF destruction
and desoation."
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-03-07

J. P. HALE.-The democracy of New Hamp-
shire are showing signs that there is yet left among
them, manliness of feeling, spark at least Of
the true spirit Of liberty Some few among them have
determined not TO submit to the bold dictaton OF
the party leaders in ostracizing Mr.. Hale, simply
because he will not with mean submission do the
bidding of Southern Shareholders, and vote for
Texas, Slavery and all,
At Portsmouth,, on the 9TH ult, j. l.. Hayes,
Esq, addressed meeting Of the party, in favor ci
Mr.. Hale with great earnestness.
AL Exeter, call signed by 300 voters "demo-
Gratis" all, has been issued for meeting 10 promote
his election.
In Coos County, there has been meeting for
the same purpose.
We are glad to see these things as "signs' that
the time will come, when New Hampshire will
throw off the yoke Of servitude to the proud unre-
lenting task masters of the South, and when that
servtude no longer be scornfully boosted of by
the very men who are reaping its benefits. John
Randolph once said
The gentleman from New Hampshire threatens
to 60 against this measure. tell that gentleman we
have BOUGHT them before, aud lrheneper zoe lcant
them we will BUY THEM AGAIN, dog cheap,
Sir!
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-03-07

lows --BRArTLEBono.--Ou town
meeting went off with great harmony. We give
some of the principal officers;
Selectmen, Samuel Root, s. F. Goodenough C.
w, Sargent; Town Clerk, Lafayette Clark Ire
asurer and Town Agent, Samuel Clark Listers,
Samuel Dutton, Zenas Frost Rufus Pratt; Grand
Jurors, George Newman, Chas. B. Hubbard Con-
stable, Jonathan Smith; Overseer of the Poor,
Samuel Earl, Jr.
TowS FFIcERs-VERNoS.-Tow Clerk, Mar
shall Withheld Selectmen, Elijah Stebbins, Eb-
enezer Howe, Jr., William Johnson Town Trea-
surer, Elijah Stebbins; Overseer of the Poor,
Jarvis F. Burrows; Constable, Lorenzo Brown
Listers, Joseph E. Franklin, Sidney S, Miller,
Marshall Withheld.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-03-07
F. II. FEssENDEN, Clerk
III WHEELER Collector

The Clergymen of the village, together with l.
G. Mead, were elected as an Assistant Committee
and j. R. Blake was chosen Auditor to settle the
accounts of the Collector and Committee.
A very animated discussion took place in relation
to the introduction Of Latin and Greek as studies
into the Central School, which was participated in
by the Rev Mr.. Walker, and Mess:s Spading
Blake, Brown, Kirkland and Martin. II resulted
in authorizing the Committee 10 introduce at their
discretion into the school all the branches of an
English education-thus in effect excluding the
languages.
The meeting upon the whole, one of interest
and harmony, and augurs well for the prosperity Of
the Schools.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-03-07

PREsIDEST PoLK.-We give the following ex-
tract from the correspondence of the Boston Cou-
rier, for what il is worth. Mr.. Polk must be man
Of more than common nerve, if he ressts the al
most unanimous voice of his party in favor of pro-
scription, for opinions sake We trust that no
Wing ofice-holder will lay ''the fiattering JUNCTION
to his soul, that he 10 be retained in office and
we hope that when the hour of decapiatOn arrives,
there will be no whining, useless and degrading
repinings at an inevitable doom. Every Wing
should show the true nobility of his soul by retiring
from Office he may no longer hold, with grace
iul and becoming dignity. Men taking office in
these times, do ii with full knowledge of the un-
certain tenure by which it is holden, and they gain
neither credit or sympathy by Bringing to keep it,
or mourning over its loss
Washington, Feb. %.
II Col. Polk carries out the intentions which
now predominant in his mind, in regard to the
disposition OF the Offices and patronage OF his
administration, he will acquire far more en-
viable reputation than either of his immediate
predecessors. Though not honored with the
personal acquaintance of the President elects
have such means of access 10 his views, and
intended policy, as enables me TO speak with
no inconsiderabe confidence of their character.
That there will be no hasty or ndiscriminale
election from Office of the present incumbents,
know and have good ground TO hope that
no general prescription will take place under
the administration of the President elect
Where vacancies occur, whether by resigna-
ton, Oor offices are sometimes resigned) by
death, or necessary removal, the Offices thus
vacated will be invariably filled by the political
friends of the Chief Executive AS of right
they should be. Col. Polk, instead of the ar
nj hat
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-03-07
Important from Washington.

One of the editors Of the New York Ex-
press, writing from Washington city, under
date OF March LIST, says: 1T is with deep re-
greet that inform you that Gen Almoute, the
Mexican minister, is only waiting for President
Tyler to sign the Texan Annexation Resolu-
tons, and to make the usual proclamation,
which will soon be done, to demand has pass
ports, and make has protest, and to retire, and
breGK up all official relations with The Gov
ernnlent Of The United States Dispatches
were Forwarded by the Mexican delegation,
yesterday, by express, 10 New Orleans, to be
sent to the city of Mexico, informing the Gov
eminent of the passage of the Texan Resolu-
lions. Private letters from the highest sources
from that city, state that, the instant the in
telligence is received there, the Government of
Mexico will Immediately declare war, and issue
letters of marque and reprisal.'
Letters, also, received from Mexico, of the
latest date, state that The prostratlon of Santa
Anna has reconciled all parties, and that the
most influential men, Of both sections are op-
posed to the Cabinet-that Santa Anna will
not be executed, but that he will be banished;
and, as he understands neither the English or
French languages, that he will retire TO the
Island OF. Cuba. 1t is represented that the
greatest enthusiasm prevails, both with the
people and the Government, that Texas shall
not be touched by the United States, and on
inns question all parties are agreed and united.
Zen Almonte has been dangerously III, and is
still confined TO his house. He will leave the
city as soon as his health will permit, probably
within live days, for New YoTk.-.AiIas.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-03-07

yERmosr AND MASSACHUSETTS RAIL RoAD.-The
first nstalmen upon the stuck of this road, fell due
an the FIRST inst The instalments in this region
were paid with great promptness. We understand
that Chief and Sub Engineers, are Immediately to
be chosen 10 prepare tie work for letting.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-03-07


we ma ihe ioiowing IN an exchange paper
The dryness Of legislative proceedings is
sometimes relieved by little fun, which Is the
. o'. "So mneu - .oos Jno " ~
IT. w. ~ "ea'ty .aosn " % X eu' -,
Tue house OF representatives. OF OnIo, some
Gays since, oy 'he presentation OF the ioilowlng
Mr. Combs, on leave, presented the petition
of SO citizens of Miller township, Knox county,
for law to tax dogs. The following is the
petltion;
IT., a., II,norLJ, c,,,,,oJ ass,,bt of a.. S,o,, of
wv ''O''O'''''' ~ ''"''y y wv 0' "
o"'o
:, whereas, destruction very great
Dy dogs, among ihe sheeP OF iate,
fnu uunger thas they WIN 10 nore,
as "ey nave ol'eh heretofore,
To stop the rascals in their fun.
M ,. -
g, .ny,eioie, VI yp p nv , Pray
10. yvu !. ens ia, Wllnou' oeIay'
On dogs, or on their owners backs,
of such amount as NAV suffice
To make dogs moral lust and wise
And we II forever and day,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-03-07

CoMMoN ScHooLs.-We are right glad TO see
that an interest in the improvement of Common
Schools, similar TO that recently manifested in this
County, is being awakened in other parts of the
State The following proceedings of meeting
held at Middlebury, we copy from the Northern
Galaxy, from which ii would appear that an effort
is to be made to awaken general interest in the
subject, throughout the State. We hail such an
effort as an suspicious in the cause of educa-
ton
ResotUed, That the thanks of this meeting be
rendered to MIR. Palmer for his interesting and in
stIuclve address,
RESOLVED, That Mr.. Palmer be requested to visit,
as far as practicable, the several Counties in this
State, and address the people for the purpose of
awaking their attention to the importance of i'm
provement in common school education.
Resolped, That Mr.. Palmer be requested to OBJ
tain information, by correspondence and otherwise,
concerning improvements in the school systems in
other States, and publish the same in the news
papers for the information of the people of this
State.
WIN, SLADE, Chairman.
5. STODDARD. Secretary
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S. sToDDARD, Secretary. ""'

Cassius M. Clay is about to establish nj Iexnoton
ky apaPer to be called the "True Americana TO be-
devoted to the advocacy of gradual and constitutional
abolition Of slavery in that State.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-03-07

DoIEGs OF CoUETY CoMMIssIoEERs.-In Addison
County, the Commissioners have appointed the fol-
lowing order
person licensed to sell spurious liquors for medicinal,
chemical and mechanical purposes only be required
to keep an accurate account at all times open for
inspection by the Commissioners, Of each quantity
OF liquors Sold the price and purchaser, and make a
detailed report thereof to the Clerk OF the Com
missioners on or before The first day Of May, Au-
gust, November and February in each year, verified
by his oath
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-03-07

Singular cause of Death.-Dr P. d. Badger,
of Peterborough, formerly OF Nashua, lost his
wife on the 2d inst, by consumption, under
circumstances which led him 10 the conclusion
/ that her death was caused by having short
time previously painted the rooms in his house.
The following are the circumstances which the
DR.. feels constrained TO lay before the public
Some months prior TO her confinement, and at
the time of painting, she complained of its eff
fects, and her illness was attributed TO the oil
but she saw not day Of sound health after /;
and in about three months was taken with 4
violent diarrhGa, which seemed to defy the
power of medicine, but gradually recovered,
was confined, and appeared TO do well for a
month or more. From this time she began TO
sink, her blood seemed gone or nearly so with
cough and expectoraton, the cellular membrane
filled with water, and in about five weeks sunk
into the grave. From present appearances
her little one will soon follow her.
Some two years ago, portion Of the Dr's
house was painted in few months his wife
was confined, the child was born with cough,
II fingered little over nine months, and died.
wasted TO a skeleton.
The DR.. thus relates some other cases I'll
saw child in distant town which appeared
like my own above described ] observed to
the mother that her child seemed Just as my
little Henry did before he died, and asked her
II they had not been painting their house. She
said they had. The child died, and the mother
looked to me as If she must soon follow it.
In another town, lady was in travail most
ol the time for three weeks. She too is dead,
having died short time after confinement.
They also had their house painted few
months previous.
The DR.. further says, that from the invesli-
cation he has given the matter, he might null
tiply similar cases that have recently occurred
in Peterboro' and adjoining towns.
lie calls upon printers TO publish the above
cases, as he thinks the discovery new one,
never having read anything of the kind in med
ical books, or heard il spoken of in medical
lectures Oasis.
Fatal .accident-We learn that Mr. Pit
kin (James, we think the name ISL of Marsh
field, was killed last Thursday, by accidentally
falling under a sled load of wood which be was
conveying TO market. The loaded team pass
ed with its entire weight over his body, caus-
ing almost instant death. North Star.
The railroad cars commenced running between
Springfield and Cabotyille Oh Friday last.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-03-07

Clay pase.-Tbe ladies of Nashville are about to
present Mr. Clay with vase, like the presented
Dir Webster BY the Bostonians.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-03-07

The reader will learn, from the Senaie's pro-
ceedngs OF last night that the Joint Resolu-
ton of the House Of Representatives for the
admission of Texas into the Union, having ac-
CURED the support of MIR Benton and others,
by Incorporating his last project as an alterna-
tive to the provision of the House resolution,
passed the Senate by majority OF two votes );
in effect by one, as a change of one vote would
have reserved the decision, by producing an e.
quality of votes.-Nat INTEL.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-03-07

The AnneaGtion Resolues.-The Baltimore
correspondent of the New York Courier writes
that intelligence has just been received there,
by Morse's telegraph, few moments before
The departure of the train, that the Acting
PRESIDENT had signed the .AaneGaiion bill,
which is, therefore now law.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-03-07

ANNUAL ScHooL MEETIEG.-The annual school
meeting for this village, was holden at Wheeler S
Hall, on Thursday evening of last week, and was
fully attended.
The following gentlemen were elected Officers
for the ensuing year with great unanimity
ARNOLD J. HINES,
JOHN H. WHEELER, ! Committee
FRANCIS J. HIGGINsoN,S
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The railroad cars commenced running between
Springfield and Cabotyille OH Friday last,