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they do against the whole of the cavalry and two
companies Of infantry which were now approach
ing the islandl To add to our difficulties our
ammunition was beginning to run short Many of
us had only had enough powder and bali for fifteen
or sixteen charges, which were now reduced to six
or seven. 1t was no use responding, however; and
alter hurried consultation, il was agreed that
Tanning and Wharton should open a fire upon the
enemy's centre, while made dash at the field
piece before any mote infantry had time to come
up for its protection.
The niantry-men who had renamed the gun
were by this time shot down, and as none had come
to replace them, II served by an officer alone
Just as gave the order TO advance to the twenty
men who were to follow Inc, this officer fell ST.
multaneously with his fall, | heard sort Of veil
behind me, and turning round, saw that it proceed
ed from the wild spectre-lookng stranger, whom
had lost sight Of during the last few minutes. A
ball had struck hn,, and he fell heavily to the
ground, his rife which had Just been discharged
and was still smoking from the muzze and touch
hole clutched conyulsyely in both hands, his
Gestures distorted, his eyes rolling irightfully-
There was something in the expression of his
face at that moment which brought back TO me, in
vivid coloring, one of the earst aud most striking
accidents of my residence in Texas Had | not
myself seen him hung | could have sworn that Bob
Rock, the murderer, now lay before me.
A second look at the man gave additional force
20 this idea.
Bob exclaimed.
Bob repeated the wounded man, in a broken
voice, and with lock of establishment, almost Of
dismay Who calls Bobl
A wild CLEAN shot from his eyes, which the
next instant closed He had become nsens-
bic.
1t was neither the time nor the place to indulge
in speculation OF this singular resurrection of a
man whose execution | had myself witnessed -
With twelve hundred foes around US, we had plenty
to occupy all thoughts and attention. My
people were already masters of the gun and some
of them drew it forwards and pointed it against the
enemy, while the others spread eur right and left to
protect it with their rifles | was busy loading the
piece when an exclamation of surprise from one of
abe men made me look up
Concluded next week
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1846-03-19

or The following Books have been added to The B,,,
boro Library association the past week, comprising ,b.n
fly volumes
Ranks History of the Popes Walpoles Letters Q v. .
ThirlweIl's Greece, vols the Wandering Jew; Cbs'
4. state and prospects Sketches from Life By Lamar
vols DR. Dufbins observations ia the East 9 val. B.
iorial History Of France do Of the United States Ia
California lngersolls History Of the last War Bur1,,
Miscellaneous Writings Modern British Essayists h, ~
iyle Travels in North America, vols Notes fto;s @
Sea vols Cromwells Letters and Speeches By Ca,l,
vols Over the Ocean Mrs Child's Letters from Y ,
Prescots Miscellanies Philosophy Of Mystery Ap,i
opraphy Of A6eri; Won Raumers America Aust NJ
chant and Statesman, by Lester; the Young L,s,s.
Friend American Cruiser Letters from Italy an vi
Queens Of England Legal rights Of Women Letter, \,
Young Ladies Impressions Of America, BY Tyrone pove
Sketches Of Switzerland, vols England, By an Ama,
can vols. Memoirs Of Prince Lucien Bonapar,e ,t
Mexican in England Rome; Tract for the Times Nh
fords History Of Greece, vols Thomas History Of Print
ing, 2 vols
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1846-03-19
slo5,aI
Contra.
Al65.aI

BY cash collected ofsundry persons, Sl65 81
! This account will serve to illustrate the practice
of charging the State for services, where the law
had made provision Custom in such cases be-
comes law, aud TO show how this custom has pro-
crossed and illustration Of the utter insufficient.
cy Of the law in Securing thorough accounting"
will uanscribe portion of a letter. addressed to
the former Auditor, by former Treasurer, in an
swer TO a letter on the subject of such accounts
cit is not for me TO say how much would be
adequate compensation for ---'s services but
supposed, you state, that So 90 per day and ex-
penses was, with you, an established rule. Permit
me to remark, however, that in my opinion, the
mode Of settling accounts of that agency, formerly,
not Of the kind, best calcuatedto insure the in-
erest and safety of the State. ! believe since the
time of Mr. Jackson land the State, i'll mistake not,
had to jump accounts with HIM the accounts of the
outgoing agent have been adjusted by his success
or,-seldom if ever rendering a report TO any one.
Though probably fair and honest, yet extremely
convenient and somewhat tempting to allow liber-
al charge to predecessor, as precedent TO gov
ern that of the incumbent"
Some further remarks and illustrations of the
deficiencies of the law, will be reserved for another
number DAVID PIERCE.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1846-03-19

TRAVELLING BosroS-OPPosITIos CBIP
FARIsThe North River cheap fares be adopted
the Sound, neEt The arrangements for the
about follows The regular mail line will be
posed OF the Oregon and Knckerbocker owned by parties
who have obtained lease Of the Sionngton Railroad Of
which they take possession the LIST Of April The Woi
line will be composed Of the Worcester and CeoPa
tra owned by the Long Island Railroad Company, and The
steamer California, said 10 be owned BY the Norwich
and Worcester road. So much for the regular lines On
the outside, shall have the Massachusetts, Rhode Island
Naragsnsett and Mohegan all siaunch and popular boats
owned by the New Jersey Steam Navigation Co. and the
Neptune the old opposition boat, aud Just favorle Warn
weather, which will start the travellers, will pot the fare
down, far the boats concerned point below
what has been known and the profits of the boats will
be small combination compromise may be made
but it is hardly to be exPected>-N. Y Ezpress.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1846-03-19
Railroad Matters.

| The ST. Johnsbury Caledonan writes that compe-
tent engineers have been engaged to commence the
survey Of the Passumpsc river railroad the earliest
practicable moment, and the work o! building the road
will be commenced forthwith. The payments of the
first assessments, sofar, said to be beyond the ex-
pecaion of the angune friends Of the road
The friends Of the Central and Rutland railroads will
observe by the following from the Burlington Free
Press, that both projects 10 be carried through
speedily
"Csntri RoadThe contractors pressing vigorously
with this enterprise. The agents from the Mortified
section down ewdays since picking up all surplus
hands in this region, and STILL believe in want Of
We noticed number Of the subcontraetors town
yesterday and the busy note Of preparation
dicaes that with the opening spring shall witness live
ly demonstration OF the go ahead principle. Messrs
Brown Mills progressing well with the work this
seeon and will very shortly give half mile sample Of
grading Judging from what has been already accom-.
plshed infer that the obstacles this end Of the line
by formidable people have supposed
Rutland Route We pleased 10 learn that this slock is
taken extent TO warrant putting the TOAD under
contract this spring The directors engaged bel
and will proceed rapidly possible to locate the entire
line. Judge Follet left town "wednesday morning for
this purpose.
The New-Yorkers are turning their attention 10 the
road which has been projected from North Adams to
Bennington. The Commercial Advertiser has the
lollowing;-
'Restern Frnon, Railroad-We perceive by the notice
Of committee that meeting called of all those interest.
ed in this road to be held at Ptshed, Wednesday,
next at 10 NJ for the purpose of receiving the report Of
the engineer who has examined the from North Ad.
Rutland Is not New ork interested in this mpor.
tan line and should she not send delegates to the meeng
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1846-03-19
Horrid Murder !.

ELBntDsE, n. Y, March 18th, 1916.
Ma RYrHER--
my lot record 1t perpe,raed last evening
hall past and 10 o'clock in the Of Fleming
about ~ miles south Of this village Mr. John G Van Ness h
wife and child years old stnbbed aud have dice
slmos, instantly. And Mrs wykoa the mohern-aw of Mrs
Van Ness and Mr. Cornelius Van Arsdae dangerously
MORALLY wounded
supposed the door ~her,
Mr. Van Ness who butohered without
ing shle give any alarm the child inst stabbed in the
leg then ts bowels entirely Sunderland Mrs Nal
Ees after being stabbed through Mrs Wykos into
bedroom uped BY girl living IN the family aud threw her
self the bed and died instantly Mrs. Wyko stabbed
while in bed in her
The murderer thence proceeded up stairs with light aud
qured Of Mr. Van Arsdae, i~ho had hearing III,
noise below Il there here-and being answered II
the Affirmative Immediately stabbed him r V. A. who se1et
the csndlesck and the assassin and he either fell
jumped down stair Mr. v pursuing and striking him with
broolnek-ai this crisis MIR Van AtsdAle tainted and the
derer e the house. The girl says she him Afterwards
standing the premises with gun II nediatng whether
reurnbui he finally the barn and took horse
escaped before any alarm could be given The horse
last evening the south part Of Auburn Village where there
signs Of his having fell, and been abandoned.
The murderer described being about Eve feet nohe,
hgh-stout bui-nnd either reaI negro disguised bacl
man He has all probability gone easta vauabe eRF,
mAEE, belonging to Mr. Burlington about l9 miles
Fleming the skaneatees road having been stolen night
Mr. Van Ness highly respectable man--snd was la
year Supervisor Of the town of Fleming.
excitement prevails all about every effort
being put in requson the murderoas individual
The presumption that the passed through our vii
age this morning. about o'clock bound eastwarand he viii
probably be arrested soon--nnore anon.
Yours, in GREAT HASTE,
A. W, in
fThe murderer vns taken NJ Enlton Osu,sgo c,nn
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1846-03-19
CHESHIRE COUNTY REPREsENTATIVEs

Alsiead, Cyrus X. Villas Chesterfield, Nathaniel Wal.
TOM s J. Partridge' Dublin, Moses MARSHALL Ftlwi
lanl, A. A. Parker; Gilsnm, Franklin w Day Hinsdat
William Halle Jaiirey, Laban Rice : Keene, james VII
son. Isaac Sturievant Marlboro yoted not 10 send Mar
low, w A. Baker, Nelson Abner s. Hutchinson Rich
mond Nicholas Cook : Rndge. Stephen Sherwn RoI'
bury, Ezra Adams Sullivan Josiah Peabody Suny, ho
lis Wilcox swaDzey, VIM. Hewes,- Oliver Capron :
WalPole, Charles Sparhawk, Elijah c. Kburn; West
moreland solomon Wilson : Winchester, Israel II Smith
David Bali sIoddard Jacob Taylor Troy, ThOs Wright
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1846-03-19

We attended the funeral Of ghbor yesterday after
noon, says the Y Com Advertiser, where the deceased
had died after very short Illness leaving widow and three
four young children Just the coffin lifted, By
the porers TO be carried to the place of niement
the little nnoeents exclaimed in most pathetic toneMs
ma where they going 10 carry PapaH We leave 1t
fond parent, and endeared companion in le estimate
the feelings that have pervaded the heart Of the widow
and mother
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1846-03-19

not said by way of reproach to those agents they
are supposed to have been honorable men The
same may be said Of all of the officers of the bank
at least of all who were not found to be delin-
quent. The fault was in the law, and it was law
iul for its officers to do all which the law did not
forbid
Our purpose is to show the defects of the law by
exhibiting It's operation in practice
Since the act of 1912, the following account by
an agent, &c, was presented for allowance. The
dates &c. omitted.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1846-03-19

DAGUERREoTyPE MrSIArUREs-Mr c. T. Ripley Of Troy
" has been in the Village for days engaged taking
miniatures by the daguereope and has succeeded
admirably well in obtaining hkeneses. He makes an
absolutely ugly appear very good advantage while The
ladies look like Themselves that bashal ours spends
all his evenings MIR RS rooms gazing their portraits
being he says quiet and far less dangerous pleasure
visiting the originals" Call and yourselves Rooms
over MIR Stems Bookstore.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1846-03-19

LEssoS YouTH.-The Saco Union tells Of lWo
boys and the other IA years old who were found fro
death in the Of Alfred Me- last Friday morning
They had been Spring Vale auction Thursdy
and on returning home at night stopped house where
ardent spirits sold and remained time They a.
tempted then walk home, but were too intoxicated
reach it, and died within hundred rods Of the tavern
frozen stiff The night was intensely cold.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1846-03-19

The heavy fall of Friday night and Saturda, last
week carried of the greater part of the this section
raised tile creeks and rivers very high pitch. The
the Connecticut opposite this place. Monday after
without doing damage having been lodged against the
bridge for about two days bat it has yet down from
above and has cleared below here and North
field
We learn that four bridges Green River within the
ofLeyden carried away We have heard
age being done by the ifeshet
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1846-03-19

DEATH or GES. VAS NEss.--The Washington papers
announce The death of General John Van Ness brother to
the late Collector ofhe port of New York. in his Nth year
He had been Mayor Of that city and President of the
Bank Of the Metropolis at the time of his death lie leaves
very large fortune and has children living was much
esteemed liberal hospiabe citizen, and did much to
improve that city.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1846-03-19

AlGrnHA-l wish to call the attention of Teachers and all
Interested IN the cause of Education to B. Towers Intel
leelna Algebra, which, with other school books is adyer
ca IN your paper From partial examination of the work
nave FORMED nigh opinion Of its merits Il holds the
same position Algebra that Coburn First Lessons de-
to Arithmetic, and think it excellent work to be mn,
into the hands Of our children as they have ma.
tered Colbums First Lessons a.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1846-03-19

GJWe would call the attention of our frends who NAV ,,
Boston curing the spring months to an advertisement
published IN another column of THE Chinese MusruMp
Those who have visited the Museum speak in terms of bb
praise Of inc collection of paintings and curoses exhibit
led and Of the manner in which the exhibition conducted II
said that very clear and idea the Chinese nation
people Of whom ttle has hitherto knownmay be gain
ed from an inscription Of this collection.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1846-03-19

AssAuLT-A correspondent at South Gardner, gives us
the following particulars Of murderous assault by Irish
men, upon citizen of New Hampshire MIR Daniel Hol-
man, Of Troy N H., attacked by number of Irish.
men, last Thursday while his way from Keene Troy
and beaten dreaduly that his life is despred Of APP
pears that the hands the Railroad have struck for higher
wages-and at the point where he attacked they had
raised empty coifn which the following inscrp.
ton "FOr The tohO goes 10 i1oFk fret" lie made
remarks, and the lrishmen attacked him. He knocked
down four Of them-when the inh, coming up, behind,
struck him down with axe and when down. they hack
ed his head dreadfly Mr. lomans faFmer, and has an
interesting wife and family of children lie his
way from the North whittier he had been with load OF
chairs.--[ Worcester Spy.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1846-03-19

FoRFioSThe packet ship Sunbeam arrived at Boston, on
Thursday last bringing four days later dates Europe The
not of much importance. The opposition of poes Tar
iii bill have given notice of sundy amendments it but the
most important the proposition extend the period of pro
lection to Feb 1851. The manufacturing dos were
looking forward good trade with America Il is stated that
the Queen thorough free trader The weather in England
unusually cold for the season.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1846-03-19

The rumor in circulation Of the drowning fifty Fmis,
tle entire populaon) Nois Island. North Carolina ~
are pleased 10 communicate, is entirely whou, iound,i
not human being having persisted the Island during NJ
gale Norfolk Beacon, March 10
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1846-03-19

HoVETs SEEDING sTRAwBERRY.-Dutton a. CLARK have
appointed Agents for the sale Of tb, pan as al,
by advertisement We hope those our friends who are fond
Of Horticulture, will give the plant trial and they sbond
succeed in raising nice berries we should lust like 10 looE
al iem,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1846-03-19

~ At the town meeting ia Keene, vote passed,
psi to Al insructng the Seecmen grant licenses
sell intoxicating liquors Voted also that is expedent for
the State 10 receive her share OF tie Surplus Revenue go
TO 6!
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1846-03-19

There present five spots the disc Of the Son tie
largest compared with Mercury al is transit cannot II
less than 10 or ~ thousand miles 10 diameter
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1846-03-19
Vote for Governor.
May against Williams, 1864

A few small towns yet to be heard from, which
may vary the vote very little The above synopsis
has been made up with great care, and is probably very
near the true statement OF the vote.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1846-03-19

A Nelo Messenger to .Menico.-Lieut David Por-
ter was despatched to Mexico by our government, on
Wednesday, and is 10 proceed to M azRan, where he
will communicate with our squadron, for which it is
said he takes out quantity of percussion capsthuse
they took with them being useess.-l Newark Adver.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1846-03-19

USiTED STATES sESAroRs FROM TIxAs-Gen Samuel
Houston and Thomas Rusk have been elected to the
Senate by The Legislature of TeSasone for the term of
six years and the other for four to be determined by lot
Each received 81 of Sc votes cast
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1846-03-19

G'We have received the first number of weekly newspa
per- called the Winchester Gazette published Winchester
~ H. and devoted mechanic arts comnn schools apreu
ture, news, &c BY S. p. BRowS.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1846-03-19

NJ correspondent of the Boston Atlas states that two
young and enterpsng have bought the Falls of the
Potomac for 6000 with the view of making "Lowe in
Virginia" These falls in Fairfax County, fifteen miles
from the city Of Washington and capable Of furnishing
water power to indefinite extent
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1846-03-19

Gov Steele, of New Hampshire. has appointed Thursday
April 3D. day of public fasting and prayer Fast day in
Connecticut Friday, April 10th,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1846-03-19

POPULAR LEeTUREs ON SCIENCE AND ARr.-PaIt XII of
this truly valuable work has been received from Pub
fishers 1t contains two Lectures the Stellar Universe
and one on the Steam Engine 1t needs no praise
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1846-03-19

W Newspaper history proves that the grumbler AT on
particular newspaper is generally the borrower Of il
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1846-03-19

Treasury Notes.-The amount Of the U. S Treasury
Notes outstanding, on the I'd inst, was S5460A,3s
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1846-03-19

Hon W Jenness, of New Hampshire, has resumed
hs seat in the u s Senate.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1846-03-19
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1846-03-19
ANOTHER PROOF.

Mr. Aason.-Dear Sir IL take great pleasure in inform
,hg you That the bottle of JAYNEs HAIR TONIC which
Obtained from You last October has proved most sasae
Shu successful For nearly year previous 10 using
e i9ne, my HAIR had been falling ont and had become
very thin aud weak-and for about SIX months very
mo oeh aha'ed yh seslded Head the covering al
months, my head completely cured and INV hair fully
restored, and is now growing finely
Respectfully yours &c an,
s.,, SAMUEL W. VAN FLEET
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1846-03-19

1.-THE murderer was taken at Fulton, Oswego coun-
ty-he acknowledges the deed. Mrs Wykoif and Van
Arsdae were living on Friday evening last.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1846-03-17
THINGS In Philadelphia.
,nre Of The Tribune.

f.o-rpSr
PHILADELPHIA March l6-P. NJ
, There is very heavy freshet in the SchuylklA
,d Deawar, rivers which Threatens serious
S ,,oocrty Yesterday ihc SchuylSil rose 10 such a
sx,ept that mosi OF the whsryes were ovei'own-N
sos,s and rats we're driven over the dam AZ
With fes rfu rapidly, snd regret TO state TWO "
!.r have been lost-those of Canal boatncn'
A; T-enton, this morning, the Delaware Has s.,
,,div ri,ing and no doubt much damage ~
81 consequence ms mora huoyant
~ 49, odvenced Penn. Elves sod az '2!,
a.' pov.y,ent Of Reading Bonds q, GU, ara me
80 a, % an advance Of upon the iorrner. ann !
- m, LATER Vicksburg went up + sehns af snS
Morris Canal l. selling 81 io' ""i"s'o '"e' '' y"
q closing heavy al S'
usTv Moore charged with conspiracy to procure aoor
49, we're tried in the Court Of Sessions yesterday and
10 former convicted. while the latter was acquitted
hsr,bers II is supposed will receive the iui! extent oil
b.Inw He was connected in come way with the cee,
br..ed Dr. Chaancy who was convicted and imprisoned
sr causing the desth of young girl, some lew years
.;pce, By producing an aooruop' "u1'u '"'u'u "
tsush: him lesson. L., -,
!. now blowing up cool. with indications OF storm
YIN NJ Lanning, convicted OF burglary IN break
-. ;,,o the house Of his cousin weeks ago. was
,sncsd Yesterday 10 Imprisonment Of three years
psG,re sentence passed upon him. an inquiry was
Se into his previous life from which it seems that ne
~ this city from the South two years ago pat
no. moi been engaged In known respectable ane or
Sccnnation He married Miss Allen meanwhile, but
90, soon separated from her by reason OF disagree
ION, The accused made statement 70 the Court, IN
sicb be denied that he entered the premises with IN.
,eD 10 steal but simply 10 obtain shelter from the
s,orm His story moistened the eyes of many present
Iucretia Mott lectures this afternoon al the Com
nl,sicners' Hall Moyamensing.