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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-02-06
new Works In Press.

ANAroLooY FOR HANaMe-by Teddy O'Sullivan;
dedicated to the Honorable John Ketch.
author OF Bret Sketches of my Own Times, in Is
volumes folio
MODERN WHIeoERY, as exempliied in the wri-
tings Of Webb, Greeley and Weed.
VILLAGE SERMoNs-by the Rev. Benz F. Butler,
the Stated Preacher Of the Gospel at Sandy Hill
"Watch and pray"
COMPARATIVE MORALITY OF THE Press AND THE
BAR-by Tombs Lawyer. Refer hor1m insanior
SwINDLINe MADE EAsY-by Modern Socialist !;
with an appendix, by Memeer OF Free and Easy
Club.
ANeuLATIoN, or the Art OF Cornering in Stocks
by Lame Duck. Muitun in paypo.
FLIGHTS IN FAIRY LANDs-by N. p. Willis, with
portrait OF the author, In the character Of Billy
Lackaday
PATRIOTISM AND PENNIES SHOWN TO pE IDENTICAL
by Custom House Officer.
OVER THE OCEAN, OR GLrMPsKs OF TRAVEL IN
MANY LANps-By lady of New York Paine IL
Burgess, & John sreet-This IL truly delightful,
through England, Scotland. and the Continent, and
describes the scenes she witnessed in familiar and
captivating style. It was written by lady who is
not professed author, and on this account, we
think she has made far more interesting and in
struclive work, than if she had written with more
ambitious aim. To the youthful reader, we par
ticularly commend 1t, as Astounding in picturesque
descriptions OF scenes, and the more celebrated
monuments OF European art
Mr.. EDITOR
Can you inform few merchants where the Post
masters chief clerk is Gas for the Postmaster him.
self, he is very seldom seen,) to be found When
any information concerning the Post Office Is re-
CURED, one is referred from clerk to clerk without
getting the slightest satstacton and, in most in
Stances treated with Indifference amounting to in
suit. The writer OF this had letter Of importance
mIslad at the Post Office, which was only recover
ed alter several days perseverance, and cavalier
treatment. At another time, having occasion to
prepay letter on Sunday, the window was shut in
his face at 20 minutes past one o'clock, the clerk
being, no doubt, anxious to get his dinner which,
perhaps, was OF more importance to him than the
great Southern mail. We have truly got out of the
frying pan into the ERE. Mr.. Graham left the Office
in the best discipline, and his successor appears at
poor advantage in comparison. Well so much for
appointing paper snatcher" to such an Office.
An hundred cases can be mentioned. and perhaps
will be c.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-02-06

movement 10 making to change the Board Of Drsc-
tors Of this company and to put in SUFFICIENT number Of
the low fare party to give them the control new Pre-
sdsn IL to be elected the old high fare president having
resigned 10 supposed that had the through last
summer been three instead of six dollars that the last
ssmisnnual dividend would have been three fourper
cent instead Of two per cent In the week ending Jan.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-02-06

FROM CENTRAL AMERICA AND HoNpuRAs.-W
have received the Belize, Hon, Observer to the Nth
ult. Il contains later advices from Central Amer.
ca, but they are of no consequence
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-02-06

Vessels arriving at Charleston, s. c., from New
York, Philadelphia and Baltimore detained quaran-
tine asa preventive against the introduction Of small
pox
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-02-06

AT Mlllville, Chautauque county, on the 18th nh b.
The tannsry Of col Mcdonald was destroyed BY Are
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-02-06

talking AND WALKING SpASrsn.-If it be true, as
reported, that the only qualification Of Sdell, as
Minister to Mexico, was that he could talk Spanish
there appears to be moral fitness in the Mex,cans
making him walk Spanish.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-02-06

Excess Imports Exports s4,ssS sAss7se ssiao4
The balance against according to this statement
the foreign trade Of this port for the month of January
has been gradually falling OF within the years
The value Of merchandise imported in January 1884,
was less and the value of merchandise exported was
for the corresponding month either Of the
previous two years.
The expectation Of merchandise from this port Janua
ry 1885, much larger than the above table indicates
The annexed statement exhibits the particular OF the
expectation for the month
Value OF MracHzyD,zI ExroSrED FROM THE PoRr
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-02-06


change papers, we find this pert question answered
in letter to the albany Erentng Journal
JANUARY -, 1876
Gen Fulerton's resolutions are in the right spirit
Our friends in the Assembly taking the proper
to bring about settlement Of the antirent diff
culties.
." sec that on don't want war. / do. Nothing but
with England will relieve her from the trouble and
expense Of governing Canada and what is still more
desirable. such a would abolish slavery. do not
Of course desire the wings should provoke war but
IL southern administration involves the country war;
let 1t come The annexation of Canada and the abol
ton of slavery will pay the shot.
The South, in graspng for Texas and in giving up
Oregon show why and how the area Of freedom is to
be enlarged
Thus it seems that the party in this country that
are most inclined for war, is the abolition party,
headed by Mr.. Giddings in the House of Repre-
sentatives, and Mr.. Jack Cade, OF the Five Points
This only confirms the views we have frequently
put forth in this Journal OF the condition Of parties
in this country, at present. Perhaps those war
like gentlemen, may get war sooner than they wish
H. But whether it would enlarge the area of free
dom, to the benefit Of their woolly headed g South
ern brethren" is another question.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1846-06-11

one Of our S-pounders to bear the mass, and gave
them "bzzard" 10 help them along
Then you should have heard the loud huzzus that
went up from this little spot. sptang upon the walls
near our reeimenta flag, and requested silence. Every
thing was still as death. Says T. "Three cheers, all
together, for the star-spanRled banner" Il Civ
en- in full hnst Matsmoros heard the shout, and them
and not till then, every gun from the enemy ceased its
FIRE.
Cen r. left day before yesterday for Brazos to bring
10 his mnftars which we understand have arrived
He will also organize the volunteers expected. We
look for him tonight. and soon as he arrives we
shall commence operations against Maiamofos and we
will have it or faint in traces. II is my opinion
that we have crippled them by the loss Of their
non. muskets and ammunition, that they will be fore
ed to retreat TO Carnage eco miles from here) OF Mon
ierey, (IO5) but from Indications they may be ioriy
ing the city and preparing to give US street fight
Let il be so-we are prepared for any event. The
Anglo-Saxon can never acknowledge the corn Ia the
cross Of Negro aud Indian Some OF US will get our
paes cracked, but il is profession. Nevertheless,
mark what say-uness every thing we demand is
granted, our banner will, in lew days, wave from the
walls Of MaiamofOs.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1846-06-11
Abstract of Probate Notices.
DISTRICT OF WESTMINSTER, SIS.

The Administrators Of The estates OF VIM Bems late Of
Grafton, Ephraim Lawrence, late of Wndham, Artemas
Lawrence, late of Wndhnm and Horace Bliss late OF Put
ney will render accounts Of their administration Of and
present their accounts against said estates at Court Of
Probate to be holden at the Inn Of Charles Dickinson in
Rockingham, on the last Wednesday Of June inst.
The Administrators Of the of Love Stearns late
OF Rockingham, and Daniel Bailey, late of Westminster
have made application TO sell the whole of said estates and
the Admrs Of the estate of Sewe Baldwin, late Of Putney
to sell part and hearing will be had he: petitions
at the time and place mentioned above
HePhZbah Bolster, of Londonderry, has made application
for her dover in the estate of Baruck Bolster late hus
band and Tor an assignment OF personal estate and the
widow OF Sewel Baldwin late of Puney who died in,eS
said estate hearing 10 be had both the time
and place above.
The Commissioners the estate Of Baruck Bolster late
of Londonderry will attend 10 the business their appoint
ment at the Inn Of lchabod Gibson Londonderry the
last Saturday OF June inst.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1846-06-11

Mn R'rHEE II see in your valuable paper, many
muaica,ons on Agriculture, &C. bat nothing concerning
Domestic Manuiseture Would not be Of import
to portion of your readers have information
that branch Of aelulness fyou think will be inter
estng enough 10 warrant insertion, you will confer a
favor those that may wish to improve in Domestic Man
uiaeture Of woolen Cloths
In the first place in order 10 make Cloth il should be-
necessary that the wool be sorted properly the outer
edges Of the fleece and locks should be taken
nd then II you wish TO make nice cloth you take OF
the of the fleece such part the umsanees
the may require, say from half pound pound and
the rest will for CLOTH If the wool very fine
1t s necessary To have it elehnsed we'll shoud never be
pressed together with the hands any other way when
cleansing, for is Of the greatest importance that the wool
be kept perfectly open and loose il 1t is matted or ed
in the least it will not card clear make good rolls
Amer the wool is properly prepared and earded il should
be spun possible Give every thread the same
twist, for il some Of slack twisted some hard twist
ed it can make good CLOTH but will cookie in fung
which renders ii of less value than wool in the fleece
The most proper twist for the warp Just enough tn make
weave WE'LL whatever twist put in is a damage
to the CLOTH will hinder the threads from adhernR to-
geher when iung, and will close up tight, but by
holding up 10 the light you may through between the
threads, often the with domestic cloth even when
ulled quite thick. The filling ought be twisted a. hard
as the warp but should be spun very NICE and
then 1t will close up in weaving and faDg and make the
best Of cloth
All fine cloth that is to be dressed nice should be woye
yds wide, and well bea, up in the loom and then it
will probably finish Baths 3D. WIDE which the mos, con.
venient width for cutting into garments and besides this
1t will cos, no more for dressing than if it is narrow.
is thought by persons that domestic
is not suitable for handsome but If they will follow
the above directions aud have their dyed and dressed
IN proper manner their cloth will be equal in beauty
broadeloh of the same quality, and Of more durability
Coarse cloth for common wear, may be l.S yds wide
and answer quite we'll but ought be any narrow
er For flannel I'D. wide is sufficient and il ought not
TO be so thick for fued cloth.
Cloth that is only to be dyed aud pressed for women
dresses ought to be all spun like warp and brought over
as is called which leaves the thread smooth and of
the cloth will be much better and wear handsomer
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1846-06-11
Incidents Of the War on the Rio Crande
Battle of the Palm Rayine.

Extract from citerffom an officer Of the Army,
communicated 10 the Albany Evening journal, dated
FoRr BRowS, May 18th, 1876.
Z" assure you this battle of the 9th will never he
forgotten by any participants most closely fought
and bloody battle. | saw a corporal who was by my
side kill men, who appeared in the same opening in
the thrket, in quick snccessinn--they literally fell
dead one upon The other; he then wounded some 9th
ers, rushed and made prisoners Of them, handed
them over, and went to work firing again. This man
expended ~ cartridges, aud doubt whether he ever
missed his aim The balls fell about US like hail but
yet there were only three or four men who fell near
me; but after the battle over oh the awful spec.
tacle that ground presented-lhe wounded and dead
literally lying in piles some Rroaning, Others in the
last agonies, others begging in Spanish for a drop OF
water, and it was exceedingly gratifying to see with
what alacrity and kindness our soldiers would give
them the last drop in their canteens and assist them to
the place designated for the wounded
spent some time after the battle in collecting such
wounded men as could 6nd-among them a Major
who was severely wounded-he asked for water, which
gave him. and one OF our officers coming up with
little brandy in his caneen, gave him drop; he
took my hand and gave me grateful look saying,
"ihanks Captain" which presume were the last
words he spok". saw the poor fellow among the dead
on the following day Another wounded man, in quite
different spirit, drew his knife on one Of our men
who attempted to take him prisoner-at the moment
soldier cooked his gun and would have despatched him
bat for my interference woking up and ordering him
TO surrender, he came DOT immediately, seeing was
an officer, and thus suppose saved his e.n
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1846-06-11
June 5th, 1916.

lhL CoSsrirUTioSALIrY OF THE License LAw.-Juese
Sushng IN the course of his charge the Jury IN one Of
lhe lqnor cases (Warrners) OF tie late c. 2. Court mere
remarked that had been made counsel for the
defendant although no evidence before the Jury IN Ie
gsrd 10 NE matte) to the before the Supreme
Court OF Inc w. 3 which the constituionsly Of the u
oense Law OF this State involved he would also sIa'
Mha' ne understood to be the position Of that question
THIS was that the late Judge Story Of this State when The
case was hTs before the Court had intmaed his doubts Oh
he eonslulonay Of the law, bu; that Of the DINER
gard To it, and that Judge Mclean Zone Of the Judges had
SAID he regretted the ded the time y was
argued all the other Judges being ready to decide "
Springfield Republican
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1846-06-11

The knickerbOcker for June has been received. The
present number completes the twenty volume Of
this "aneient and honorable periodical BY Ed
ward Everett to be Of order Of merit quite above the
average Of the periodicals. OF this class, English Ame
can Its corps of contributors is large, and embraces most
Of the first writer's Of the county among whom WASH
ingon Irving, Prof Longielow, VIM G. Bryant, J. Fen
more Cooper, DIR o. w. Holmes, Miss Sedgwick Rev j.
PiePon &e. &c, besides many others from other side
Of the water lille it has gained strength conssten
ey with It's years has lost of the grace and vyaey
OF its youth The volume completed is inferior in
point Of attractions TO any that has preceded H. Its papers
have been rich and vared-Tangng from the grave the Sc
rous and pathetic, to the gay, the lively and luderous
while the Editors Table" is ligh,ful hoch- poteh
composed of "a thousand and one Ingredients. We can
safely say that is Of the very best periodicals. Of the
kind published in this country or elsewhere.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1846-06-11
Colby's majority,


The election of John r. Hale the u s Senate Tor six
years. and probably for The xpsd Of Judge Wood
bury, is placed beyond a doubt.
Thus Radiealism in New Hampshire is dead and buried
for year at least and unless the Anti Radicals are big
ger fools than take them be, will never show its
head above ground again. Nothing but the
Encouragement on their part, prevent the Wings and
Independents from maintaining the sscendaney they have
noby acquired The State has been ruled By the min
ions Of Southern Slavery long enougihe people are hear
tly sick Of them-but the organization of the Radicals il
perfect the chains that bind them party are strong and
in order TO the lasting benefits of the victory their
opponents must be united and vgant They have an en-
emy to contend with who experienced and
one that will hesitate at means however low and dis
honest of reganing the ascendancy Let the Wings and
independents then, be temperate in their measures but
above all, let them be united and riglaHf
Among the other acts of reform that will probably pass
the Legislature this session. will be dsrcling the State
or members Of Congress- and another receive the share
OF the Surplus Revenue" which belongs to the State
The Radicals have refused district the State because il
could not be done without giving Of the four member
to the Wigs whereas the general ticket they secured
the whoe-an all. powerful reason with them.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1846-06-11

The New York Albion invokes all the friends Of peace 70
exert their best efforts Tor it's preservation II thinks n
danger imminent We Sympathze in wishes WIN le
Albion We, too, depTecate any between Great bh'a
and the United States-and we invoke as sincerely as
does the blessings OF peace between the two nations pu
pose that the call for 1000 volunteers points war WIN
Englandl We mean to conduct the war against Mexico
with all the vgor ia our power We may want % 600 No
unieeTs, even more to strike such blow may compel
her to make peace We shall invade her territory we sha
seize her slronghodsi shall take even her capital
there be no other means Of bringing her sense OF JUS
tice We may want 10000 voluneers-not against Eng
land, hot for the Mexican war. Why need the Albion,
then attribute our Military energy to any covert design
waglng war against England
Uaion, of Thursday nghI
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1846-06-11

balls do not touch lightly, their chance for recovery
is very slight
AT daylight, on the 9th, the enemy was discov-
cred retiring, and after we had breskfasted, we
pushed slowly but steadily forward, aud after pro.
ceeding TO within n short distance Of this place.
our advance guard reported the enemy in front,
when the infantry depoyed through the dense chap
arral, and returned the FIRE of the enemy, whose
guns by this time had opened upon us; our men
gallauty driving their infantry back from thicket 10
thicket, until we had gained upon their batteries,
when squadron Of Dragons, led on by Capt. May,
made most gallant charge, aud drove the gunners
from their guns, the infantry securing the guns, aud
preventing their re-capture. The battle was ter
minated after the enemy had lost his guns. We
took eight pieces, General Vega and several other
officers, whose rank and names ! do not know-all
their camp equpage 500 or 600 mules 400 stand
Of arms large lot of ammunition, &c. The enemy
must have lost, in ALL about 1000 killed, wound
ed and missing Our loss is comparatively but tri-
fling"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1846-06-11

Convention oil Common School Teachers and others
interested IN Education, holden Marlboro Centre
Tuesday last We we've not present. but learn that il was
well attended, and several addresses were made amono
which WIS one by Mr. Meen Chamberlain Of this place
on the subject of Reading which is spoken Of as being
highly interesting and PRACTICAL and containing many val.
liable suggestions upon the mode of teaching this
branch Of Education. No, in hundred of those who
are called educated men and women can read correctly
aud we think it high time TO give attention to this
subject m our primary schools
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1846-06-11

We take pleasure in laying before readers to-day the
PLAIN straightforward, sensible Message Of Gov Colby of
New Hampshire Wing Message to New Hampshire
Legislature is anomAlys thing that has not occurred
before for some fifteen twenty years The Message is
just what we should eSpec, from intelligent unprelend.
ing, blunt New England farmer. 1t has merit rarely
found in Messages at the present day. viz breviy lie
says what he has 10 say in language that be
and there stops But is unnecessary comment upon H.
for trust every will give it careful perusa and
then form his estimate of its merits
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1846-06-11
Downfall Of Radicalism in New Hampshire!
COLBY ELECTED GovERNoRi

The Legislature Of New Hampshire convened in Con.
cord Wednesday, the Sd inst On Tuesday evening,
(mo,t Of the members 81, having arrived in town.
held by each OF the three Pares,he Radical In
dependent, and whgor the purpose Of nominating
ddates Tor Speaker Clerk, &c The Radicals nominated
Samuel swasey, Of tIavethl, for Speaker, and Lewis
Smith, OF Hennker for Clerk The Independents nomi-
mated John p Hale Of Dover Tor Speaker and Thomas
Harris Of Caremoni, for Clerk. The whgs, after shor,
debate in which Gen Wilson, Of Keene, participated vo,
ed to adopt the nominations Of the independents.
The vote for Speaker taken on Wednesday
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1846-06-11
VERMONT PHENIX.
BrattlebOrO, Thursday, June ii, 1916.
VERMONT WING
STATE CONVENTION.

The Wings OF Vermont requested TO assemble in their
respective Towns and choose three Delegates 10
attend the State Convention to be holden at WOO D.
STOCK on the 2j,h day Of June, TO nominate ticket
iof Stale Officers
Prompt aud efficient action is requested, questions Of
Importance will be before the Convention.
HARRY BRADLEY
ANDREW TRACY,
GEO T. HODGES,
PORTUS BAXTER, : State Committee.
f.. P WALTON, ia,
SAMUEL ADAMS,
A. L. MINER,
May %, lsie.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1846-06-11

kESfuoKr-Gov' Owsey has given notice that the mum.
Der oil volunteers allotted to that State complete and
more will be received Upwards of 1000 from the city
OF Louisville In nine days after the call Of the Gov was
issued, the hole number had volunteered
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1846-06-11

The school general assembly of the Presbyterian church
at Philadelphia adopted declaration 81 to a. leaving the mat.
ter OF slavery to the sessions pesbyeres synods I'VE
have no right institute and prescribe christian oharac
ter and church membership not recognized and
sacred seurs and by which we have
o walk
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1846-06-11

We have received from DR. James Bates, Superintendent
the Reports Of the Trustees Treasurer and
of the nSane Hospital of Maine by which appears that
Hospital is in Furnishing condition. The whole number
patients during the year commencing Nov 80 1874 was
IT'S number discharged during the year. 90 recovered
80 improved, 22; unimproved 23 died, 7.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1846-06-11

The New Hampshire papers say that the people are res
ponding promptly to the call Of the Governor for volun
'eers The Hon Franklin Pierce, late u S. Senator has
enlisted The proclamation Of Gov sade will be found in
to.day's paper.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1846-06-11

LicEssE QuEsrIos IN Nav YoRK-The Journal oil inI
american Temperance Union gives returns from b5- ou
COO towns in the state OF these 525 voted "no heen
and iO4 "heense OF the former, voting no license, IA
gave msorites Of s0 and of the 04, voting license ~
gave maorilies Of 1888 Excess Of license msjoes ;"
495 towns, 45472
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1846-06-11

In the old style Presbyterian general assembly Phlado
pha the subee. of slavery up and after short
discussion resolution passed to take IT, l9 a.
The south and southwest unanimously in the Affirmative
the negative from New York. New Jersey Pennsy
vina Ohio and Indiana illinois aud Missouri voted arma
lively.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1846-06-11

EXPENSES OF THE WAR.-Mr Webster stated in
the Senate, on Friday, that he had ascerained, from
those who ought to know, that he expenditure Of the
million Of dollars q dayi
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1846-06-11

Pao Aho where the battle of the 9th fought means high
uees Rssaea de Ia Palma where the battle of the 9Th was
fought the Palm Ravine'
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1846-06-11

IN Paris new and rarisaH fashion has just been proclaim
ed, namely straw bonnets onamened with Oatsrerssses